BOE IncoLite 9 Review
Review of the BOE Incolite 9 and comparison to the Rico 309, Universe 36, and Mojave 9.
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Model Clarification
There are three versions of the Incolite suppressor:
Incolite 9S - 4” long
Incolite 9 - 5” long (this is the one we have)
Incolite 9M - 7.5”, modular, and beefed up to be rated for rifle rounds
TL;DR
The Incolite 9 offers great suppression for its size and price with manageable backpressure.
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In the Box
Our Incolite 9 came with a titanium 1/2-28 to HUB direct thread. It weighs just under 1 oz and adds about 0.6” of length to the suppressor. It unfortunately does not have wrench flats, but does have notches for a spanner. I have some concerns about the wall thickness (~0.02” in some sections), but presumably it’s been tested thoroughly and is fully functional.
Test Method
We went out to the range and shot a bunch of rounds through the Incolite 9, Rico 309, Universe 36, and Mojave 9 back to back multiple times. We stood in the same spots and took notes after each one for gassiness and sound. Considering I don’t have Jay’s fancy sound metering equipment, I think this is a decent way to compare them.
All of this was done outdoors with a light breeze. From the shooting position, the dirt berm was about 30 yards away. You may have different results in other environments.
Hosts
The host is my Warscorp 9 which is functionally a straight blowback AR9. From the stock configuration, I’ve swapped out the muzzle device, barrel, handguard, and buffer system.
4.5” Ballistic Advantage EPC barrel
Factory Warscorp bolt
A5 GRS
Kynshot RB5000HP
2 spacer weights
Flatwire spring
We mostly shot AAC 147gr with some Syntech 150gr too. You may have different results with other hosts and ammo.
The HUB pattern suppressors had HUB LPAs installed. The Mojave is not HUB threaded and used our P-Series LPA.
Suppressors Overview
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All weights and lengths are given with no mount, so just the suppressor body itself and the removable end cap for the Universe and Mojave.
*Dead Air doesn't officially give the weight of the Mojave without any mounting parts, so this figure is the listed weight minus the piston assembly (4.1 oz).
Sound and Backpressure Comparison
The Rico 309 was the quietest overall and had low backpressure. It really sounded fantastic and I couldn’t gas myself out even with rapid fire.
The Incolite was a little bit louder, but still sounded great overall. Gas for individual shots and slower fire wasn’t bad at all, but I could gas myself out with rapid fire/mag dumps. For a suppressor that isn't specifically intended to be low backpressure, I consider this to be a completely acceptable result.
With the closed end cap we shot it with, the Universe sounded similar to the Incolite overall, but with less gas and blowback, specifically with longer strings of fire.
In long config, we felt the Mojave was just slightly louder than the Incolite. Like the Universe, it had good gas management. No stinging eyes even with rapid shooting.
The Mojave in short config had the least backpressure and gas, but was definitely the loudest of the tested suppressors.
We noticed the last round of the mag (when the bolt locks back) was quieter to the shooter. This suggests that the noise of the action/bolt is a significant factor of overall noise at the ear, which is to be expected.
Overall Opinion and Suggested Use Cases
For a little background, I was looking for a more compact 9mm suppressor (preferably in the 4” to 5” range) with reasonable backpressure and good sound performance. I was considering getting the 9mm Tisha since I really like the 5.56 version, but then I saw the Incolite available for around $400 which was too good to pass up.
Initially I was concerned it would be too gassy since I saw comments that it’s not designed to be a low backpressure suppressor. I ended up being pleasantly surprised to find gas was actually quite manageable on the Warscorp. It definitely got worse with extended rapid fire, but I think that’s a reasonable trade off when you consider it has great sound performance as an affordable 5” suppressor.
At this point the Incolite 9 is probably going to be my default recommendation for an affordable 9mm PCC suppressor. There are quieter or less gassy suppressors out there, but for the weight, size, and cost, the Incolite is a really competitive package.
A couple cases where you might not want to get the Incolite:
If you specifically want the quietest suppressor out there - the Incolite sounds great, but there are quieter suppressors, especially as you move up into the 7” range.
If you’re doing a lot of mag dumps or SS/FRT/FA shooting on blowback hosts - the Incolite doesn't seem to have internal venting for pressure relief, and it will get gassier with more shots in a row.
Other Misc. Thoughts and Observations
Being 5” long and 6.7 oz makes it very comfortable on the end of the gun. It doesn't make it front heavy at all and keeps everything nice and short.
The Incolite 9 has a 1.54” deep blast baffle. This is a little deeper than average for a 9mm suppressor and will accommodate most common mounting setups. It’s been added to our fitment tool.
You could also use the Incolite on a handgun with a piston assembly (not included). Note that with it being a larger diameter it will block more of your window than a slimmer suppressor. I don’t consider this to be a dealbreaker, but it’s something that caught my attention. Although some will argue that it doesn't actually matter because you shouldn’t really need to look through the window if you’re properly shooting with both eyes open. But that’s its whole own discussion that I won’t ramble on about here.
The suppressor body does not have wrench flats, but it does have some features which will accept a spanner wrench. It also has some outer texturing that gives some grip without being too crazy.
I find the concept of using Inconel to make lightweight suppressors very interesting. In theory this allows you to avoid the usual limitations of titanium suppressors, namely lower operating temperatures and visible sparking. Hopefully we see more development of this in the future.
Future Testing and Reviews
We plan on doing flash testing with the Incolite along with some other suppressors. Pistol caliber titanium suppressors tend to spark less than rifle suppressors, so it’ll be interesting to see if the material selection makes a noticeable difference.
We also have a few more rifle suppressors to review now that they’ve finally been approved.
Have a great rest of your week!
- Nathan Comstock
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