https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/c1e42228-3188-4809-a12d-89621ae9ede4 What is the BEST .22 suppressor of 2026? Is the expensive Stealth Additive Works KAREN worth the money, or can the affordable Polite Society Industries Temperance deliver the performance most shooters actually need? I'm Rob Orgel of Silencer Analytics, and today I'm joined by Eric Anderson, owner of East Valley Tactical / Mr. Silencer, for a debate over two very different contenders for the best .22 suppressor. @eastvalleytactical2600 I've accumulated 325 silencers for ongoing testing, and I've developed some strong opinions about what makes a great rimfire suppressor. Eric has extensive industry experience of his own, and this time we disagree. MY PICK: STEALTH ADDITIVE WORKS KAREN I'm backing the KAREN because of my experience with Stealth Additive Works and its suppressor designs. We've previously tested the B&T rimfire suppressor and the Stealth Additive Works KATON. Both impressed us, but for different reasons. In our previous comparisons, I preferred the B&T for sound suppression, while the KATON offered advantages in backpressure. Those differences matter, particularly when considering different firearm hosts. The KAREN is my current favorite, and I believe it has the potential to take performance further. But we still need more testing, especially on centerfire hosts where manufacturer ratings permit. ERIC'S PICK: POLITE SOCIETY TEMPERANCE .22 Eric argues that the Polite Society Industries Temperance deserves serious consideration as one of the best rimfire suppressors of the year. His argument centers on value. Rather than simply designing a suppressor around a low retail price, Polite Society has focused on delivering competitive performance while controlling manufacturing costs. The Temperance is a compact, lightweight titanium suppressor with a published MSRP of $250. That puts it in an attractive position for shooters who want multiple dedicated rimfire suppressors without spending premium-suppressor money on every firearm. We examine its construction, size, weight, potential gas-management characteristics, and overall value compared with the KAREN. WHAT WE DISCUSS: • Best .22 LR suppressors of 2026 • Stealth Additive Works KAREN vs Polite Society Temperance • Premium suppressors versus affordable alternatives • Suppressor sound quality and perceived tone • Rimfire suppressor backpressure and blowback • B&T rimfire suppressor comparisons • Stealth Additive Works KATON performance • Compact and lightweight suppressor designs • Titanium suppressor construction • Price versus performance • Rimfire suppressors for pistols and rifles • Future testing on additional firearm hosts WHICH SUPPRESSOR ACTUALLY WINS? This episode is a discussion and preliminary comparison, not a completed controlled head-to-head sound test. I'm sticking with the KAREN based on what I currently know. Eric is backing the Temperance because he believes its performance and affordability make it the better overall value. We'll be putting these suppressors through more testing to see whether either one can establish a clear advantage. JOIN THE DISCUSSION Would you rather buy one premium rimfire suppressor or multiple affordable suppressors? What matters most to you: sound suppression, weight, backpressure, durability, or price? Let us know in the comments. FEATURED COMPANIES Stealth Additive Works Polite Society Industries: East Valley Tactical / Mr. Silencer: ABOUT SILENCER ANALYTICS Silencer Analytics is dedicated to independent suppressor education, real-world testing, sound comparisons, backpressure analysis, and helping shooters understand the technology behind modern silencers. With 325 suppressors accumulated for testing, we examine performance across multiple firearms, calibers, and shooting conditions. Subscribe for upcoming head-to-head comparisons, buyer's guides, rimfire suppressor tests, and much more. hunting channel, https://www.youtube.com/@UCyzC3e-m4BgxvR-xXo4Byfg powered by https://www.suppressortools Sun, 15 Nov 2026 02:59:18 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://greyhive.com https://greyhive.com/lazy-static/avatars/5746210d-885d-44b2-9be0-92bf1e4d34df.webp https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/c1e42228-3188-4809-a12d-89621ae9ede4 All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://greyhive.com/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.