# Gemtech

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**Gemtech** (stylized as **GEMTECH**) is an American manufacturer of [silencers](/source/Silencer_(firearms)) (suppressors) for pistols, rifles, [submachine guns](/source/Submachine_guns), and [personal defense weapons](/source/Personal_defense_weapon) (PDWs). The company also produces [ammunition](/source/Ammunition) and various accessories.[2][3][4]

Gemtech was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in [Eagle, Idaho](/source/Eagle,_Idaho). GSL Technology of [Jackson, Michigan](/source/Jackson,_Michigan) designed and manufactured Gemtech Suppressors from 1994 to 2016.[5][6][7][8]

## Suppressors

Gemtech offers a variety of different silencers.

### Rimfire suppressors

- **Outback**: The Outback was a "thread-on" suppressor for handguns and rifles chambered in .22 lr.[9]
- **Quantum-200**: The Quantum-200 was a .22 lr suppressor designed and sold in the 1990s.[10]
- **Vortex-2**: The Vortex-2 was a .22 lr muzzle suppressor designed for handguns or rifles.[10][11]
- **LDES-2**: The LDES-2 was a .22 lr handgun suppressor that is no longer in production.[10][12]
- **Oasis**: The Oasis was a .22 lr integrally suppressed aluminum upper receiver for the [Ruger MK II](/source/Ruger_MK_II) and [Ruger MK III](/source/Ruger_MK_III) automatic pistols; it is no longer in production.[13]

### Centerfire handgun suppressors

- **GM-45**: The GM-45 is a suppressor for pistols chambered in [.45 ACP](/source/.45_ACP), [9mm Luger](/source/9mm_Luger), [10mm Auto](/source/10mm_Auto) and [.40 S&W](/source/.40_S%26W).
- **GM-9**: The GM-9 is for 9mm and [.300 Blackout](/source/.300_Blackout) (subsonic loads) firearms. It is rated for full-automatic fire.
- **Tundra**: The Tundra was a 9mm suppressor and it is designed to be fired "dry."[14]
- **Blackside-45**: The Blackside-45 was a suppressor designed for handguns chambered in .45 ACP and .40 S&W.[15]
- **SFN-57**: The SFN-57 was designed for use with the [FN Five-seven](/source/FN_Five-seven) automatic pistol chambered in SFN-57 [5.7×28mm](/source/5.7%C3%9728mm). It may also be utilized on firearms chambered in [.17 HMR](/source/.17_HMR), [.22 lr](/source/.22_lr), and [.22 WMR](/source/.22_WMR).[16]
- **Vortex-9**: The Vortex-9 is a discontinued 9mm handgun suppressor.[12]

### Submachine gun and PDW suppressors

- **RAPTOR-II**: The RAPTOR-II is a suppressor for 9mm submachine guns such as the [Uzi](/source/Uzi) and [MP5](/source/MP5).
- **RAPTOR-40**: The RAPTOR-40 is a suppressor designed for submachine guns chambered in .40S&W and 10mm Auto, such as the [UMP-40](/source/UMP-40) or [MP-5/10](/source/Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5#Larger_caliber_versions).
- **VIPER**: The VIPER is a suppressor designed for the [MAC](/source/Military_Armament_Corporation) line of submachine guns (e.g., [MAC-10](/source/MAC-10), [MAC-11](/source/MAC-11)) and will work with firearms chambered in [.380 ACP](/source/.380_ACP), 9mm, and .45 ACP.[17] The VIPER is small, lighter, and more efficient than original MAC suppressors.[18]
- **MOSSAD-II**: The MOSSAD-II is a suppressor designed for the Uzi family of submachine guns.[19]
- **MK-9K**: The MK-9K is a 9mm suppressor designed for use with [open-bolt](/source/Open-bolt) submachine guns.[20]
- **SAR57**: The SAR57 is a 5.7mm suppressor designed for use with the [SAR57](/source/AR-57). It is not recommended for use with the FN 5-7 pistol or [P90](/source/FN_P90) PDW.

### Centerfire rifle suppressors

- **GMT-300BLK**: The GMT-300BLK is a suppressor for .300 Blackout rifles and carbines. It may be utilized with both super and [subsonic ammunition](/source/Subsonic_ammunition).
- **GMT-300WM**: The GMT-300WM is for rifles chambered in [.300 Winchester Magnum](/source/.300_Winchester_Magnum).
- **GMT-556LE**: The GMT-556LE is a 5.56mm rifle or carbine suppressor for designed for law enforcement use.
- **GMT-556QM**: The GMT-556QM is a 5.56mm automatic rifle or carbine suppressor for designed for military use.
- **STORMFRONT**: The STORMFRONT was a suppressor for [.50 BMG](/source/.50_BMG) rifles.[21][22]
- **TREK**: The TREK is a [5.56mm](/source/5.56mm) "thread-on" suppressor for carbines and rifles.[23]
- **SANDSTORM**: The SANDSTORM was a [titanium](/source/Titanium) [7.62×51mm NATO](/source/7.62%C3%9751mm_NATO) / [.308 Winchester](/source/.308_Winchester) suppressor.[24]
- **QUICKSAND**: The QUICKSAND was a light-weight, quick-detach version of the SANDSTORM.[25][26]
- **HVT-QM**: The HVT-QM was a stainless steel, .30-caliber suppressor that uses Gemtech's Quickmount system.[27]

## Ammunition

In 2011, Gemtech developed their own line of subsonic [.22 Long Rifle](/source/.22_Long_Rifle) ammunition optimized for use with sound suppressors. Kel Whelan, working with Brett Olin of [CCI Ammunition](/source/CCI_Ammunition) came up with a round utilizing a unique 42 [grain](/source/Grain_(unit)) bullet and travelling at 1050 feet per second.[28]

Two years later, the company began producing [.300 Blackout](/source/.300_Blackout) ammunition in both supersonic and subsonic loads.[29]

## American Suppressor Association

Gemtech was instrumental in forming the American Suppressor Association (ASA), a nonprofit trade association "to further the pursuit of education, public relations, legislation, hunting applications and military applications for the silencer industry".[30]

## Purchase by Smith & Wesson

In July 2017, it was announced that Gemtech was purchased by firearm manufacturer, [Smith & Wesson](/source/Smith_%26_Wesson).[31][1]

## See also

- [Title II weapons](/source/Title_II_weapons)

## References

1. Murray, Stephanie (6 July 2017). ["Smith & Wesson acquires Idaho company specializing in firearm suppressors"](https://www.masslive.com/business-news/2017/07/smith_wesson_acquires_idaho_company_spec.html). *MassLive Media*. Retrieved 8 October 2022.

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1. ["About Us"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140710184847/https://www.gem-tech.com/store/pc/viewContent.asp?idpage=2). Archived from [the original](http://www.gem-tech.com/store/pc/viewContent.asp?idpage=2) on July 10, 2014. Retrieved April 4, 2020.

1. Jack Lewis (2004). *The Gun Digest Book of Assault Weapons*. 6th ed. Krause Publications. p. 93. ISBN 0873496582.

1. Smith, Aaron (21 February 2017). ["The Hearing Protection Act of 2017 would loosen federal restrictions on silencers, opening up an industry that was booming but recently slowed."](https://web.archive.org/web/20170221222500/http://money.cnn.com/2017/02/21/news/companies/silencer-hearing-protection-act/index.html). *CNNMoney*. Archived from [the original](https://money.cnn.com/2017/02/21/news/companies/silencer-hearing-protection-act/index.html) on February 21, 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2022.

1. Strauss, Karsten. ["Guns And Money: The Silencer Industry Seeks To Break Down Barriers"](https://www.forbes.com/sites/karstenstrauss/2015/03/29/guns-and-money-the-silencer-industry-seeks-to-break-down-barriers/). *Forbes*. Retrieved 8 October 2022.

1. Paulson, Al (2003). ["Gemtech's Outback .22 Rimfire Suppressor"](http://www.smallarmsreview.com/display.article.cfm?idarticles=2156). Las Vegas: Small Arms Review.

1. Alan C. Paulson (1996). *Silencer: History and Performance, Volume 1: Sporting and Tactical Silencers*. [Paladin Press](/source/Paladin_Press). pp. 131, 219. ISBN 0873649095.

1. *Vortex-2 Manual*. 2003. p. 4.

1. Peter G. Kokalis; N.R. Parker; Alan C. Paulson (2002). *CQB, Assault Rifle and Sniper Technology*. Paladin Press. p. 55. ISBN 1581603231.

1. [*TM-OASIS*](http://www.gem-tech.com/store/pc/pdf/OASIS.pdf). 2011. p. 2.

1. ["GEMTECH'S 9MM TUNDRA SUPPRESSOR"](http://www.sadefensejournal.com/wp/?p=249). *Small Arms Defense Journal*. August 15, 2011. Retrieved July 16, 2014.

1. [*TM-Blackside Manual*](http://www.gem-tech.com/store/pc/pdf/BLACKSIDE.pdf). 2013. p. 3.

1. Michael G. Haag (July 13, 2011). *Shooting Incident Reconstruction*. p. 316. ISBN 978-0123822413.

1. Paulson, Al (2001). ["T&E Gemtech's Viper Suppressor"](http://www.smallarmsreview.com/display.article.cfm?idarticles=2521). Las Vegas: Small Arms Review.

1. Frank Iannamico. "The GEMTECH VIPER Suppressor". *Small Arms Review*. **20** (5): 69.

1. Paulson, Al (2002). ["Gemtech's Mossad Uzi Silencer"](http://www.smallarmsreview.com/display.article.cfm?idarticles=2328). Las Vegas: Small Arms Review.

1. [*TM-MK-9K*](http://www.gem-tech.com/store/pc/pdf/MK-9K.pdf). 2005. p. 10.

1. John L. Plaster (2006). *The Ultimate Sniper: An Advanced Training Manual for Military and Police Snipers*. p. 274. ISBN 1581604947.

1. [*Stormfront Manual*](http://www.gem-tech.com/store/pc/pdf/STORMFRONT.pdf). 2004. p. 2.

1. ["Keep it light, short, quiet & durable.(Shooting Range)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150924152814/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-247156795.html). *Law Enforcement Product News*. January 1, 2011. Archived from [the original](http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-247156795.html) on September 24, 2015. Retrieved July 16, 2014.

1. Jerry Lee (2013). [*Gun Digest 2014*](https://archive.org/details/gundigest20140068unse/page/25). p. [25](https://archive.org/details/gundigest20140068unse/page/25). ISBN 978-1440235429.

1. ["QUICKSAND"](http://www.gem-tech.com/store/pc/QUICKSAND-10p122.htm). Retrieved July 18, 2014.

1. ["QUICKSAND: GEMTECH'S 7.62 NATO LIGHTWEIGHT QUICK-DETACH SOUND SUPPRESSOR"](http://www.sadefensejournal.com/wp/?p=1031). *Small Arms Defense Journal*. Retrieved July 18, 2014.

1. ["TM-HVT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF SOUND SUPPRESSOR MODEL HVT and HVT-QM"](https://web.archive.org/web/20121124094844/http://www.gem-tech.com/store/pc/pdf/HVT.pdf). Archived from [the original](http://www.gem-tech.com/store/pc/pdf/HVT.pdf) on November 24, 2012. Retrieved September 15, 2014.

1. Lee, Jerry (August 6, 2012). [*Gun Digest 2013*](https://books.google.com/books?id=sxsl0hhKfBcC&pg=PA345). Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 345. ISBN 978-1-4402-2926-8.

1. ["AMMUNITION"](https://web.archive.org/web/20140726224336/http://www.gem-tech.com/store/pc/AMMUNITION-c32.htm). Archived from [the original](http://www.gem-tech.com/store/pc/AMMUNITION-c32.htm) on July 26, 2014. Retrieved July 17, 2014.

1. ["Association Represents Silencers"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150329163915/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-303010366.html). *Shooting Industry*. August 1, 2012. Archived from [the original](http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-303010366.html) on March 29, 2015. Retrieved July 2, 2014.

1. Merrill, David (July 2, 2017). ["Smith & Wesson Buys Gemtech"](http://www.recoilweb.com/smith-wesson-buys-gemtech-128578.html). RECOIL. Retrieved July 3, 2017.

## External links

- [Official website](http://www.gemtech.com)

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