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Dead Air Nomad 30 vs SureFire SOCOM762-RC2

By Cole Harlan, EditorUpdated Nov 5, 2026How we verifyEditorial standards

The biggest cited difference is weight and length: Dead Air lists the Nomad 30 at 14.5 ounces and 6.5 inches, while SureFire lists the SOCOM762-RC2 at 21 oz and 8.4 in. The Nomad 30 is wider, at 1.735 inches against 1.5 in. Figures are copied from each maker’s own page, checked November 5, 2026.

At a glance

Spec (maker label)	Dead Air Nomad 30	SureFire SOCOM762-RC2
Caliber / rating	Up to .300 Norma Mag	7.62 mm (.308 caliber)
Energy rating	4400 ft lbs	Not yet verified
Bore	.30 caliber	Not yet verified beyond the caliber label
Length	6.5 Inches	8.4 in (21.3 cm); length added to weapon 5.9 in (14.9 cm), may vary by SureFire adapter
Diameter	1.735 Inches	1.5 in (3.8 cm)
Weight	14.5 ounces (Specifications block)	21 oz (595 g)
Materials	17-4 PH stainless steel fully-welded construction	High-Temp Alloy & Stainless Steel
Finish	Not yet verified	DLC and Cerakote™ finish body; Black, Dark Earth
Mount (as described)	Ships with a 5/8-24 fixed mount; compatible with Xeno and KeyMo and with all R-Series front caps	SureFire adapter system (NSN SOCOM762-RC2-BK 1010-01-718-2965)
Full-auto rated	Not yet verified	Not yet verified
Printed price	$949.00 MSRP (printed)	Page price $1,599.00 (can)
Source (checked Nov. 5, 2026)	deadairsilencers.com Nomad 30	surefire.com SOCOM762-RC2

Like for like: the mounts are not interchangeable (Dead Air’s 5/8-24 fixed mount with Xeno and KeyMo compatibility, against SureFire’s own adapter system). The prices are maker-printed on the check date, from two different brands, not street prices. The Nomad 30 body copy says “just 14 ounces”; we use the 14.5 ounces from its Specifications block. SureFire’s page also carries an optional ear sound table (M118 LR): 136 dB at 16 in and 134 dB at 25 in. That is SureFire’s own table; the Dead Air page has no comparable figure that we use, so we draw no sound comparison. A blank is not a “no”: we found no Finish or Full Auto Rated row on the Nomad 30 block we read. Suppressors are NFA items; see how to buy a suppressor.

Which to pick (on paper)

If lowest listed weight matters: the Nomad 30 at 14.5 ounces against 21 oz.
If shortest listed length matters: the Nomad 30 at 6.5 inches against 8.4 in (5.9 in added to the weapon, per SureFire).
If the narrower tube matters: the SOCOM762-RC2 at 1.5 in against 1.735 inches.
If a printed caliber ceiling or energy rating matters: only the Nomad 30 page gives one (up to .300 Norma Mag, 4400 ft lbs). We have not verified a rating for the SOCOM762-RC2.
If you already use SureFire adapters: the SOCOM762-RC2; if you use Xeno or KeyMo hardware, the Nomad 30.
If the printed price matters: $949.00 for the Nomad 30 and $1,599.00 for the SOCOM762-RC2, each as the maker printed it.

We have not range-tested these; facts above are from the makers.

Not yet verified

Energy rating and full-auto rating for the SOCOM762-RC2; finish and full-auto rating for the Nomad 30.
Decibel figures for the Nomad 30 on a basis comparable to SureFire’s table.

Frequently asked questions

How heavy are the Nomad 30 and SOCOM762-RC2?

Dead Air lists the Nomad 30 at 14.5 ounces (Specifications block). SureFire lists the SOCOM762-RC2 at 21 oz (595 g).

How long are they?

Dead Air lists the Nomad 30 at 6.5 inches. SureFire lists the SOCOM762-RC2 at 8.4 in (21.3 cm), with 5.9 in (14.9 cm) added to the weapon, which may vary by SureFire adapter.

What do they cost?

Dead Air prints $949.00 for the Nomad 30. SureFire’s page price for the SOCOM762-RC2 is $1,599.00. These are maker-printed prices, not street prices.

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