The Q LEFTY

Q released the LEFTY, a new silencer built around one simple idea: if you’re going to do flow-through, do it right. The LEFTY utilizes Q’s Low Blow technology to control gas through a directional internal flow path – reducing backpressure, lowering port pressure, and minimizing gas to the shooter. The result is a suppressor that runs cleaner, cycles more consistently, and performs reliably across a wide range of platforms, including short barrels and higher-pressure cartridges.

At the core of LEFTY is a 3D printed internal structure that integrates the endcap, allowing for complex geometry that can’t be achieved through traditional machining. This is where the work happens. The tube remains a welded outer shell for strength and durability (because why would you print a tube?), paired with a precision machined mount to ensure proper alignment and repeatability. It’s a system built with purpose… printing what matters and machining what should be machined.

LEFTY Specifications

• Caliber: 5.56mm / 6mm ARC
• Weight: 14.2 oz / 400 g
• Length: 6.5 in / 16.5 cm
• Diameter: 1.625 in / 4.2 cm
• Mount: Quickie fast-attach taper mount
• Core: 3D printed stainless steel
• Finish: Melonite
• Full Auto Rated: Yes
• Barrel Restrictions: None