BANISH Suppressors Adds Stainless-Steel VRMT 223 SS and HNT 30 SS at $579 Each
BANISH Suppressors has launched two stainless-steel rifle cans, the VRMT 223 SS and HNT 30 SS, both priced at $579, aimed at the post-NFA-tax-cut market.
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