The 300 BLK cartridge has quietly made a name for itself within the professional community, with its use among special operations forces—both military and law enforcement—steadily on the rise. The reasons are clear: when firing subsonic loads suppressed, the cartridge offers a Hollywood-quiet sound signature. With a simple magazine change to supersonic loads, it delivers near AK47-level terminal performance in real time. Given the versatility of the 300 BLK and its optimization for short, sub-9-inch barrel lengths, it is an ideal cartridge for urban assault rifles.