The Surefire SOCOM 556 MINI 2 Suppressor is based off the SOCOM Series Suppressors which were selected by US Special Operations Command as first among all competitors, after undergoing the most extensive and rigorous suppressor evaluation in history. Initially introduced in early 2015, the SOCOM2 suppressors have minimal increase in capability than that of the SOCOM option, and have had a significant increase in production capability. Now when using computer controlled laser welding there is a significant decrease in production cycle-time, thus a reduction in cost, which has been passed along to the enduser offering the best suppressor product available at a lesser price. The SOCO Mfg: Surefire