PWS Introduces the BDE .36: Modular, 3D-Printed Suppression Reimagined
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Boise, ID (February 26, 2026) – Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) reinforces its leadership in suppression technology with the BDE .36, a modular suppressor engineered to safely cover a broad spectrum of cartridges while delivering best-in-class fit, finish, and acoustic performance. Versatility and tunability are core to the BDE .36’s design, giving shooters a single, rugged solution that can be tailored for pistols, common intermediate rifle cartridges, and high-energy rounds approaching the .338 Lapua Magnum class.
Welcome to the era of BDE 3D-printed suppressors with Primary Weapons Systems. Utilizing Direct Metal Fusion technology, PWS produces lightweight, high-strength components with consistent tolerances. This process enables precise internal contours and tightly controlled features, which improve gas flow and acoustic performance. It delivers suppression and gas management characteristics that enhance a firearm’s performance when suppressed.
PWS pairs more than 17 years of practical manufacturing experience with advanced additive processes to accelerate prototyping while retaining the proven architecture and silhouette that shooters trust. The additive process ensures precision internal contours and micro-scale features that optimize gas flow and acoustic performance. The result is a suppressor that combines familiar, field-tested geometry with additive-enabled internal precision to enhance real-world performance.
Modularity is built into the BDE .36 from the outset. The suppressor features a serialized entrance chamber and removable titanium baffle sections, allowing shooters to quickly and safely adjust overall length, weight, and back pressure. This modular approach allows for precise tuning for pistols, including 9mm, and rifle calibers such as 5.56/.223 and 7.62/.308, enabling one suppressor to serve multiple platforms and mission requirements without compromise.
Materials and manufacturing philosophy mirror PWS’s broader BDE family. The internal baffle core is produced using Direct Metal Fusion with aerospace-grade titanium, while the exterior receives a hard PVD coating for enhanced wear resistance. The internal baffle design employs taper-threaded, symmetric notches to aid alignment, prevent carbon locking, and ensure repeatable performance over thousands of rounds. Removable cores and material choices allow customers and armorers to fine-tune suppression, weight, and back pressure to match specific weapon systems.
The BDE .36 represents the next step in PWS’s ongoing pursuit of excellence in suppression, combining field-proven design principles with the unique possibilities of additive manufacturing. For more information on the BDE .36 and the wider PWS product family, visit primaryweapons.com.

PWS BDE .36 Suppressor — Key Specs
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Construction: Direct Metal Fusion 3D-printed aerospace-grade titanium baffle core with PVD exterior coating
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Baffle Design: Taper-threaded, symmetric internal notches to aid alignment and prevent carbon locking
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Performance Focus: Proven baffle silhouette with additive-enabled internal precision, modular, removable baffles for tuning length, weight, and suppression
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About Primary Weapons Systems
Primary Weapons Systems, Inc. (PWS) is a federally licensed firearms manufacturer based in Boise, Idaho, specializing in tactical and sporting rifles and accessories. We machine our components in-house on state-of-the-art CNC equipment and source any additional parts from trusted, top-tier partners. As a company of shooters—from machining and assembly to quality control and support—we build products that are both highly functional and visually refined. Our mission is to deliver exceptional quality and customer service to shooters, sportsmen, military, and law enforcement at a fair, competitive price. We value long-term customer relationships and welcome direct feedback by phone or email.
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For more information, visit www.primaryweapons.com



