Update, October 9, 2026: ATF no longer requires a Form 4, tax stamp, fingerprints or registration for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns or AOWs. They now transfer on a standard Form 4473 with a background check. Anything below that mentions a Form 4, a wait or a tax stamp was written before this change. What changed
⚠ SUPPRESSOR — NO FORM 4 REQUIRED Since October 9, 2026, ATF no longer requires a Form 4, tax stamp, fingerprints, photos or registration for suppressors. It transfers like any other firearm: a Form 4473 and a NICS background check. Buyer must be 21 or older and allowed to own a suppressor under their state’s law. Outside Texas, we ship to an SOT dealer in your state. What changed · How buying one works now
Maxim Defense Ruger Mark IV Integrally Suppressed .22 LR Pistol — With Vortex Optic
The Maxim Defense MKIV-SD with Vortex Optic is an integrally suppressed Ruger Mark IV .22 LR pistol inspired by the legendary HK MP5SD. Maxim’s M-Kore™ Technology with a ported barrel and diffuser bleeds gas to reduce supersonic rounds to subsonic speeds — delivering an average of 114 dB with subsonic ammunition (Gemtech, per MIL-STD-1474D) and 123 dB with CCI Minimag. No detectable first-round pop. Total length: 12.6". Suppressor tube: 7" x 1" diameter (4130 steel). User-serviceable 3-piece design with integrated carbon cutters. This variant includes a Vortex Defender-ST red dot optic. 10-round capacity. Made in USA.
114 dB avg (subsonic) / 123 dB (CCI Minimag) — MIL-STD-1474D
Included Optic
Vortex Defender-ST red dot
Capacity
10 rounds
Manufacturer
Maxim Defense Industries — Made in USA
NFA Class
Suppressor — no Form 4 required
About the MKIV-SD
The MKIV-SD rewrites what a .22 LR suppressed pistol can be. At 114 dB average with subsonic ammunition — below the threshold of pain — this is one of the quietest semi-automatic pistols commercially available. The ported barrel design actively reduces supersonic ammunition to subsonic, eliminating the need to source specialty subsonic loads. The Vortex Defender-ST included in this variant adds a zero-compromise red dot for fast target acquisition on this already exceptional platform.
Maxim Defense Industries is a Minnesota-based American firearm manufacturer and ISO 9001:2015 certified company. The PDX and SDX platforms were developed directly from the SOCOM PDW solicitation — designed to meet the demands of Tier 1 operators who need maximum lethality in a minimum package. Maxim Defense builds its firearms from military-grade materials: 6Al-4V titanium, 17-4 stainless steel, 7075-T6 and 6061 aluminum. Every firearm is built to order in the USA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What NFA process is required? BATFE Form 4 transfer, background check, $200 tax stamp now $0 under OBBBA. Allow 30–90 days for ATF approval.
What mount does the Maxim suppressor use? Maxim Defense suppressors use the proprietary HUB Mount system — a quick-attach interface requiring a compatible HUB muzzle device on the host.
Are Maxim Defense suppressors full-auto rated? Yes — Maxim Defense suppressors are built from military-grade materials and tested to SOCOM standards.
We file your Form 4 for you. No Form 4 needed.
Ordering from Western Sport
Order online and we ship it to the licensed FFL dealer you choose near you — see how buying a gun online works. Western Sport has been a licensed FFL/SOT dealer since 2007, and everything we sell carries the full manufacturer warranty. Questions before you order? Send us a message.
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