Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, Caleb breaks down the new SureFire SOCOM 4 series suppressors after running them hard during a multi day long range training class at Hat Creek. This is not a quick range demo. This is real world use with high level shooters, night fire, long range engagements, and thousands of rounds on both 6mm ARC and 5.56. We cover how the SOCOM 556 RC4 compares to the RC3, why SureFire focused on durability and flash reduction, and what actually matters when choosing a duty grade suppressor.
Caleb also sits down with Andrew from SureFire to explain the design changes, flow through performance, pricing, and why the SOCOM 4 series represents a major step forward for shooters who prioritize reliability and flash suppression.
If you are deciding between the RC2, RC3, and RC4, this video will give you real context based on use, not speculation.
Charlie's Videos:
Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=DvQ1oaZUKjA&t=29s
Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=anRlO8min98&t=1642s
Chapters
00:00 Intro and background
00:38 Hat Creek training overview
01:47 Shooting SOCOM 4 on 6mm ARC and 5.56
02:38 RC4 vs RC3 recoil and feel
03:14 Why choose RC4 over RC3
04:07 Interview with SureFire Andrew
05:18 RC4 design changes and flash performance
06:54 MSRP and pricing breakdown
07:23 Night shoot flash comparison RC2 vs RC3 vs RC4
08:48 Long range shooting experience at Hat Creek
11:19 Final thoughts and takeaways
In this video, Caleb breaks down the new SureFire SOCOM 4 series suppressors after running them hard during a multi day long range training class at Hat Creek. This is not a quick range demo. This is real world use with high level shooters, night fire, long range engagements, and thousands of rounds on both 6mm ARC and 5.56. We cover how the SOCOM 556 RC4 compares to the RC3, why SureFire focused on durability and flash reduction, and what actually matters when choosing a duty grade suppressor.
Caleb also sits down with Andrew from SureFire to explain the design changes, flow through performance, pricing, and why the SOCOM 4 series represents a major step forward for shooters who prioritize reliability and flash suppression.
If you are deciding between the RC2, RC3, and RC4, this video will give you real context based on use, not speculation.
Charlie's Videos:
Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=DvQ1oaZUKjA&t=29s
Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=anRlO8min98&t=1642s
Chapters
00:00 Intro and background
00:38 Hat Creek training overview
01:47 Shooting SOCOM 4 on 6mm ARC and 5.56
02:38 RC4 vs RC3 recoil and feel
03:14 Why choose RC4 over RC3
04:07 Interview with SureFire Andrew
05:18 RC4 design changes and flash performance
06:54 MSRP and pricing breakdown
07:23 Night shoot flash comparison RC2 vs RC3 vs RC4
08:48 Long range shooting experience at Hat Creek
11:19 Final thoughts and takeaways
