Independently verified hearing-safe. The Twenty-Toucan® recorded 131.95 dB at muzzle left (27.7 dB reduction) and 133.06 dB at shooter’s ear (20.4 dB reduction) at the 2025 Thunderbeast Silencer Summit—below the 140 dB hearing-damage threshold at all measurement positions. Tested with standard velocity .22 LR on a Sig P322 platform alongside 27 competing .22 suppressors. Faxon’s own testing shows up to 28.8 dB reduction in full configuration on a 16″ semi-auto rifle.
Looking for a centerfire suppressor? The Twenty-Toucan® is built for rimfire and 5.7x28mm. For 5.56, .30 cal, and .36 cal rifle platforms, check out the HARMONIX® lineup—3D-printed titanium and superalloy suppressors with the same Faxon engineering DNA. Compare HARMONIX® tiers →
Two Suppressors in One: The Modular Advantage
Most .22 suppressors come in one length and stay that way. The Twenty-Toucan® ships with a main body and a threaded extension tube that screws onto the front, giving you two distinct configurations from a single serialized suppressor.
In short configuration (3.87″, 5.1 oz), the Twenty-Toucan® holds three baffles in the main body with the end cap threaded directly to the front. This is the compact setup for pistols, backpack guns, and situations where overall length matters more than absolute suppression. In full configuration (5.78″, 8 oz), the extension tube threads onto the main body and holds three additional baffles, and the end cap threads into the front of the extension tube. Full configuration delivers up to 28.8 dB of reduction on a rifle platform—quiet enough that the mechanical action of many semi-autos is louder than the report.
Switching between configurations takes about 30 seconds with the included .50 cal Challenge Coin tool—a rifled barrel slice that doubles as a collectible and fits the end cap slot perfectly. Faxon also offers a free 3D-printable end cap removal tool for anyone with access to a printer.
Tinkering Encouraged: Why Modularity Matters
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Pistol vs. Rifle in One Can
Short configuration keeps a suppressed .22 pistol balanced and holsterable. Full configuration maximizes suppression on a rifle or 10/22 host. One NFA item, two use cases—instead of buying separate cans for each platform, the Twenty-Toucan® adapts to whatever you’re shooting that day.
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Tunable Baffle Stack
Tinkering encouraged. The Twenty-Toucan® ships with three standard baffles and three perforated (vented) baffles. Mix and match them in any combination and order to change the suppressor’s tone, flash signature, gas management, and overall sound character. No other .22 suppressor at this price gives you this level of user-configurable tuning.
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Easy Cleaning Access
Rimfire ammunition is dirty by nature—lead, wax, and carbon fouling build up fast and can cement baffles in place if you wait too long. The Twenty-Toucan®’s removable baffles come apart completely for individual cleaning every 300–500 rounds. Standard firearm cleaning solvent, non-abrasive brushes, or ultrasonic cleaning all work. A suppressor you can’t clean is a suppressor on a countdown.
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5.7x28mm Capable
The Twenty-Toucan® isn’t just for rimfire. It’s full-auto rated for 5.7x28mm with a minimum 5″ barrel, making it one of the few .22-bore suppressors that handles both rimfire plinking and PDW platforms like the FN P90 and Ruger-57. One can, four calibers.
Baffle Tuning Guide: Dial in Your Sound
Tinkering encouraged. The six included baffles—three standard and three perforated—aren’t just for cleaning convenience. They’re a tuning system. The order and type of baffles in the stack changes how gas flows through the suppressor, which changes what you hear, see, and feel at the muzzle. Try different arrangements, shoot them back to back, and find the setup that matches your host, your ammo, and your ears.
| Baffle Arrangement |
Effect |
| All standard baffles |
Deepest tone, maximum sound reduction per baffle, most traditional suppressor sound character |
| Perforated baffles near breech |
Vents gas earlier in the stack, reducing backpressure and blowback into the action—useful for semi-auto hosts where gas management matters |
| Perforated baffles near muzzle |
Reduces visible muzzle flash by dispersing gas before it exits the end cap—useful for low-light shooting |
| Alternating standard & perforated |
Balanced gas flow throughout the stack—a good starting point for mixed-use shooting |
| All perforated baffles |
Maximum gas dispersion, lowest backpressure, reduced flash—trade-off is slightly less total sound suppression than an all-standard stack |
The cup (open) end of each baffle must face the muzzle end of the suppressor during reassembly. Beyond that, the order is entirely up to you. Start with all standard baffles for maximum suppression, then experiment.
17-4 PH Stainless Steel: Built Beyond Rimfire
The Twenty-Toucan® is machined from 17-4 PH (precipitation-hardened) stainless steel—one of the most widely used high-strength stainless alloys in firearms, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing. 17-4 PH gets its name from its composition: approximately 17% chromium and 4% nickel, with copper additions that enable precipitation hardening—a heat treatment process that significantly increases strength and hardness without sacrificing corrosion resistance.
Most .22 suppressors are built around rimfire pressures alone. The Twenty-Toucan® isn’t. Its full-auto rating covers .22 Mag and 5.7x28mm—cartridges that generate significantly higher pressures and temperatures than .22 LR. That’s why Faxon chose 17-4 PH over lighter aluminum or titanium options: it delivers the structural strength to handle sustained automatic fire from higher-pressure cartridges without fatiguing, cracking, or deforming over time. At 8 oz in full configuration, the Twenty-Toucan® is heavier than a dedicated rimfire-only can—because it’s not a dedicated rimfire-only can. The weight is the structural margin that makes four calibers and full-auto ratings possible.
The precipitation hardening process brings 17-4 PH to approximately 35–40 HRC—hard enough to resist the lead and carbon fouling that builds up from rimfire shooting, and tough enough to handle the torque of repeated baffle removal and reinstallation over the suppressor’s lifetime. 17-4 PH also excels at thread durability, which matters for a modular can that’s designed to be taken apart, reconfigured, and reassembled regularly.
The black nitride finish adds surface hardness and corrosion resistance beyond what the base stainless provides. Nitride is not a coating that sits on top of the metal—it’s a thermochemical treatment that diffuses nitrogen into the surface, creating a hardened case that becomes part of the steel itself. It won’t peel, chip, or separate from the substrate the way traditional coatings can over time and repeated cleanings.
Why “Twenty-Toucan”? During development, the team kept asking “what’s the status on the twenty-two can?” Say it a few times fast and the words blend together—twenty-two can became Twenty-Toucan. The name stuck, the toucan mascot followed, and a Faxon tradition was born. Sometimes the best product names aren’t engineered—they just happen.
2025 Thunderbeast Silencer Summit Results
The Twenty-Toucan® was independently tested at the 2025 Thunderbeast Silencer Summit—the largest standardized suppressor testing event in the industry. Every suppressor fires the same ammunition, on the same host, through the same measurement equipment, eliminating variables that make manufacturer-to-manufacturer comparisons unreliable. The Twenty-Toucan® was tested in full configuration with standard velocity .22 LR on a Sig P322 platform.
| Measurement Position |
Peak dB |
dB(A) |
Reduction |
| Muzzle Left |
131.95 dB |
124.04 dB(A) |
27.7 dB |
| Muzzle Right |
133.73 dB |
124.42 dB(A) |
25.7 dB |
| Shooter’s Ear |
133.06 dB |
124.86 dB(A) |
20.4 dB |
Bare muzzle reference: 159.62 dB (ML), 153.48 dB (SE) on the same Sig P322 host. All 27 .22 suppressors tested under identical conditions. Hearing-damage threshold is 140 dB—the Twenty-Toucan® measured below 134 dB at every position. Data courtesy of Thunderbeast Arms Corporation / Silencer Summit 2025.
Why not the quietest? Many of the lighter, quieter .22 suppressors at the Summit are built from aluminum or titanium with thinner walls—optimized exclusively for rimfire pressures. The Twenty-Toucan® is built from 17-4 PH stainless steel because it’s full-auto rated for .22 Mag and 5.7x28mm, not just .22 LR. The structural margin that handles those higher-pressure cartridges adds weight, and weight affects sound readings. The trade-off is a suppressor that’s hearing-safe and built to last across four calibers at any rate of fire.
Faxon Performance Data: dB Reduction by Platform
Testing conducted by Faxon Firearms at their facility in Greater Cincinnati, OH. Results reported as dB reduction relative to the same host fired unsuppressed. These numbers complement the Summit data by showing performance across different host platforms and configurations.
| Platform |
Ammo |
Full |
Short (Perf) |
Short (Std) |
| 16″ Semi-Auto Rifle |
Standard Velocity |
28.8 dB |
15.8 dB |
16.2 dB |
| 18″ Bolt Action |
CCI Quiet |
26.6 dB |
12.6 dB |
17.4 dB |
| 4″ Semi-Auto Pistol |
Standard Velocity |
28.2 dB |
19.5 dB |
16.8 dB |
Specifications
| Caliber Compatibility |
.17 HMR, .22 LR, .22 Mag, 5.7x28mm |
| Length (Short / Full) |
3.87″ / 5.78″ |
| Weight (Short / Full) |
5.1 oz / 8 oz |
| Material |
17-4 PH Stainless Steel |
| Finish |
Black Nitride |
| Thread Mount |
1/2x28 Direct Thread |
| Max Body Diameter |
1.070″ |
| Min Extension Diameter |
1.00″ |
| Wrench Flats |
1.000″ and 0.875″ |
| Full-Auto Rated |
Yes — .17 HMR, .22 LR, .22 Mag (no barrel restriction); 5.7x28mm (min 5″ barrel) |
| Serviceable |
Yes — fully removable baffle stack |
| Baffles Included |
3 standard + 3 perforated (6 total) |
| Warranty |
Faxon Lifetime Guarantee |
What’s in the Box
| Suppressor Body |
Twenty-Toucan® main tube with 1/2x28 thread mount |
| Extension Tube |
Threads onto front of main body for full-length configuration |
| End Cap |
Threaded end cap (black nitride) |
| Standard Baffles (3x) |
Non-perforated baffles for maximum sound reduction |
| Perforated Baffles (3x) |
Vented baffles for tuning gas flow, flash, and tone |
| .50 Cal Challenge Coin |
Rifled barrel slice coin—doubles as end cap removal tool and collectible. Inspired by Faxon’s barrel-making heritage. |
Cleaning & Maintenance
Rimfire ammunition deposits significantly more lead, wax, and carbon fouling than centerfire rounds. Clean the Twenty-Toucan®’s internal components every 300–500 rounds, or sooner if accuracy drops, the can rattles, or removal becomes difficult. The process takes about five minutes:
1. Disassemble: Allow the suppressor to cool fully. Unscrew the end cap with the .50 Cal Challenge Coin tool. Pour or tap the baffles out. If running full configuration, unscrew the extension tube from the main body first.
2. Clean: Use any standard firearm cleaning solvent rated for stainless steel. Non-abrasive brushes, swabs, and patches work well. Ultrasonic cleaning is permitted—note that ultrasonic cycle time and detergent selection can affect the nitride finish appearance over many cleanings (cosmetic only). Avoid harsh solvents that could damage the nitride finish.
3. Inspect and reassemble: Check all components for cracks, deformation, or unusual wear. Orient baffles with the cup (open) end facing the muzzle. No rattle should be present after tightening the end cap—if you hear one, disassemble and re-stack.
Mounting & Installation
The Twenty-Toucan® mounts via 1/2x28 direct thread—the standard rimfire and .223 barrel thread pitch. Hand-thread onto the muzzle until firmly seated (approximately 5–10 ft-lbs of torque). Do not over-tighten or use tools on the suppressor body during installation. Verify alignment with the bore before firing—the barrel fixture alignment pin must drop through of its own weight. Muzzle threads must be concentric; if you’re unsure, have a gunsmith verify before mounting.
NFA Transfer & Tax Stamp Information
Suppressors are regulated under the National Firearms Act (NFA). The $200 tax stamp fee has been eliminated, but you still need to submit an ATF eForm 4 through a licensed dealer to take possession. The Twenty-Toucan® must be transferred to a valid SOT holder—after purchase, email your SOT information to NFA@FaxonFirearms.com with your order ID as the subject line within 24 hours. The buyer is responsible for all transfer fees and associated NFA costs. Current eForm 4 processing times are significantly faster than they were a few years ago.
Frequently Asked Questions
What calibers is the Twenty-Toucan® compatible with?
The Twenty-Toucan® is rated for .17 HMR, .22 LR, .22 Mag, and 5.7x28mm. It mounts via standard 1/2x28 threads. All four calibers are full-auto rated—.17 HMR, .22 LR, and .22 Mag have no barrel length restriction, while 5.7x28mm requires a minimum 5″ barrel.
What is the difference between the short and full configuration?
Short configuration uses the main body with 3 baffles and the end cap threaded directly to the front (3.87″, 5.1 oz). Full configuration adds the extension tube and 3 additional baffles (5.78″, 8 oz). Short is more compact and lighter for pistol use; full delivers maximum sound suppression—up to 28.8 dB reduction on a rifle platform.
What’s the difference between the standard and perforated baffles?
Standard (non-perforated) baffles provide maximum sound reduction per baffle and produce the deepest suppressor tone. Perforated (vented) baffles have holes that allow gas to bypass around the baffle, which changes gas flow characteristics. Perforated baffles near the breech reduce backpressure; near the muzzle they reduce flash. You can mix and match all six baffles in any order to tune the suppressor to your preference.
How often should I clean the Twenty-Toucan®?
Clean the internal components every 300–500 rounds. Rimfire ammunition deposits significantly more lead, wax, and carbon fouling than centerfire rounds. If accuracy drops, the suppressor rattles, or the end cap becomes difficult to remove, clean sooner. Use standard firearm cleaning solvent, non-abrasive brushes, or ultrasonic cleaning. Avoid harsh solvents that could damage the black nitride finish.
Is the Twenty-Toucan® full-auto rated?
Yes. The Twenty-Toucan® is full-auto rated for all compatible calibers. There is no barrel length restriction for .17 HMR, .22 LR, or .22 Mag in either semi-auto or full-auto. For 5.7x28mm, a minimum 5″ barrel is required.
What is the .50 Cal Challenge Coin?
The Challenge Coin is a rifled .50 caliber barrel slice that ships with every Twenty-Toucan®. It’s designed to fit the end cap slot for easy removal during disassembly and cleaning. It’s also a collectible nod to Faxon’s barrel-making heritage. Faxon also provides a free 3D-printable alternate end cap removal tool for anyone who prefers a different approach.
Can I use the Twenty-Toucan® on a pistol and a rifle?
Yes. Any .22 LR firearm with 1/2x28 muzzle threads is compatible. Use short configuration for pistols where overall length and balance matter, and full configuration for rifles and 10/22-style hosts where maximum suppression is the priority. The modular design means one NFA item covers both platforms.
What material is the Twenty-Toucan® made from, and why is it heavier than some .22 cans?
The body, end cap, and baffles are machined from 17-4 PH (precipitation-hardened) stainless steel with a black nitride finish. Faxon chose 17-4 PH over lighter aluminum or titanium because the Twenty-Toucan® is full-auto rated for .22 Mag and 5.7x28mm—cartridges that generate significantly higher pressures than .22 LR. The weight is the structural margin that makes four calibers and full-auto ratings possible across the suppressor’s lifetime.
How did the Twenty-Toucan® perform at the 2025 Silencer Summit?
The Twenty-Toucan® recorded 131.95 dB at muzzle left (27.7 dB reduction) and 133.06 dB at shooter’s ear (20.4 dB reduction) at the 2025 Thunderbeast Silencer Summit—below the 140 dB hearing-damage threshold at all positions. It was tested alongside 27 other .22 suppressors under identical standardized conditions with standard velocity .22 LR on a Sig P322 platform.
Does the Twenty-Toucan® require a first-shot point-of-impact shift break-in?
The Twenty-Toucan® does not require a formal break-in period. However, like any suppressor, expect a small point-of-impact shift between suppressed and unsuppressed fire, and minor group changes over the first 25–50 rounds as carbon seasons the bore of the can. Re-zero with the suppressor mounted for best accuracy.
Is the $200 NFA tax stamp still required?
The $200 tax stamp fee has been eliminated. Suppressors are still regulated under the NFA, and you still need to submit an ATF eForm 4 through a licensed dealer. Current eForm 4 processing times are significantly faster than they were a few years ago. There has never been a better time to buy a suppressor.
Where is the Twenty-Toucan® made?
Every Twenty-Toucan® is designed and manufactured by Faxon Firearms in Greater Cincinnati, OH, USA. Faxon is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer, federally licensed FFL, and Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT).
What warranty does the Twenty-Toucan® have?
The Twenty-Toucan® is covered by the Faxon Lifetime Guarantee. If you experience a defect in materials or workmanship, contact Faxon Customer Service for resolution.
Twenty-Toucan®, HARMONIX®, CORESYNC®, and MuzzLok® are registered trademarks of Faxon Firearms. Faxon performance data tested at their facility in Greater Cincinnati, OH. Silencer Summit data courtesy of Thunderbeast Arms Corporation; all .22 suppressors tested under identical standardized conditions at the 2025 Silencer Summit.
