Griffin Armament Explorr
The Griffin Armament Explorr is a multi-caliber rifle suppressor family built around Griffin's tubeless laser-welded construction — a technology pioneered by Griffin that achieves near-titanium weight using more durable 17-4 stainless steel. The tubeless design removes the outer tube layer while retaining all structural integrity, resulting in suppressors that are significantly lighter than traditional welded designs. Available in multiple caliber configurations (ET2, ET3 for taper mount and EU2, EU3 for HUB utility mount) with Plan-A and DUAL-LOK™ mounting options. The Explorr series now also includes additive-manufactured (AM) variants built from Griffin's patent-pending Nickel 625X™ superalloy for further weight reduction. Manufactured in Watertown, WI.
Explorr Models
Model Family | Mount Type | Calibers |
EXPLORR® ET2 / ET3 | Taper Mount | .224 / .30 cal |
EXPLORR® EU2 / EU3 | HUB Utility Mount (1.375×24) | .224 / .30 cal |
EXPLORR® AM (Taper / HUB) | Taper Mount or HUB | Nickel 625X™ printed variants |
Specifications
Construction | Tubeless laser-welded 17-4 stainless steel (standard); Nickel 625X™ superalloy (AM variants) |
Mounting Options | Taper Mount (ET), HUB 1.375×24 (EU), Plan-A, DUAL-LOK™ |
Weight Advantage | Near-titanium weight with 17-4 SS durability; ~5.5 oz lighter than comparable welded designs |
Full Auto Rated | Yes (same ratings as Recce 5 in equivalent .224 config) |
Key Features
Tubeless laser-welded construction: removes the outer tube wall while retaining all structural strength — achieves near-titanium weight (~5.5 oz lighter than comparable tube-over-welded cans) at a fraction of titanium cost
Two caliber families: ET2/EU2 (.224 cal) and ET3/EU3 (.30 cal)
Two mount families: Taper Mount (ET series) and HUB 1.375×24 (EU series) with Plan-A and DUAL-LOK options
Explorr AM: additive-manufactured from Griffin's patent-pending Nickel 625X™ superalloy for further weight savings and advanced material properties
Same durability and barrel/caliber ratings as the Recce 5 equivalent