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Sound Signature Review 6.190 – the Primary Weapon Systems PWS BDE 22 on the subcompact Beretta 21A (Bobcat). A little rimfire palate cleanser for you! Monocore, 3D printed, user serviceable. Technical discussion of this lightweight silencer’s performance that was characterized in last week’s report (00:09:09)
Semiauto 300 BLK is here! Sound Signature Review 6.191 – Combat Application Technologies CAT/RAT on the 6.75-in SIG SAUER MCX AR-18 consumer retail LVAW analog. The CAT RAT is modular – but not how we typically see. This is also more than an end cap change. Let’s introduce both this new test host and this new silencer system designed specifically for the SIG MCX and Rattler family of PDWs.

a.Topic Intro (00:35:33)

b.SIG MCX System Intro (00:39:40)

c.CAT RAT System Intro (00:51:33)

d.CAT RAT Program Intro (01:03:26)

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PEW Science Member Deals are here! Slowly but surely, we would like to give you members something a little extra – more than you get already. This is our way of thanking you for all of your amazing support! (00:08:08)
Sound Signature Review 6.189 – the Q Southpaw on the standard untuned MK18. Highly requested research study – funded by PEW Science Members! How does this update to the Q Trash Panda, for 5.56, address the performance deficiencies we saw with over-bore? This is the technical discussion of the whitepaper published 28-MAY. (00:12:26)
Sound Signature Review 6.190 – the Primary Weapon Systems PWS BDE 22 on the subcompact Beretta 21A (Bobcat). A little rimfire palate cleanser for you! Monocore? 3D printed? Certainly – and you can take it apart. Let’s take a look at this lightweight silencer in this intro talk for the research published with today’s episode. (00:52:23)

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Sound Signature Review 6.188 – Off Grid Scorpius on the Beretta 21A subcompact .22LR pistol. Some more rimfire data and analysis for you folks! Small. Light. Quiet. Technical discussion for the whitepaper published last week. (00:07:07)
Sound Signature Review 6.189 – the Q Southpaw on the standard untuned MK18. Highly requested research study – funded by PEW Science Members! How does this update to the Q Trash Panda, for 5.56, address the performance deficiencies? Or does it at all? Let’s talk about that in this intro topic for the whitepaper published today with this episode. (00:25:57)

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Sound Signature Review 6.186 – Sylvan Arms SA30TI with supersonic .308. Classic design; smaller diameter. Simple and secure mount. Technical discussion for this 30 caliber silencer whitepaper published last week! (00:08:14)
Sound Signature Review 6.187 – Sylvan Arms SA223TIS on the 14.5 M4. The shorter, dedicated 5.56 silencer to complement the SA30TI. Another classic, small diameter system with the same simple ACME thread secondary-retention. Technical discussion for this 5.56 silencer whitepaper published last week! (00:28:04)
Sound Signature Review 6.188 – Off Grid Scorpius on the Beretta 21A subcompact .22LR pistol. Some more rimfire data and analysis for you folks! Small. Light. Quiet? Please check out the report to find out! Intro talk for this lightweight 3D printed rimfire silencer whitepaper published today with this episode. (00:46:27)

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Big shout-out to Mark and the Hunt Backcountry Podcast! Mark invited me to speak with him a while back about “Suppressor Science, Selection, and Sound” in sort of a “hunting centric” fashion. Please check out Episode 523 of their podcast when you can! (00:09:18)
Sound Signature Review 6.185 – Otter Creek Labs Infinity with subsonic 300 BLK. The Q mini Fix – an 8-in barrel proving ground, from the beginning. How does the versatile Infinity handle subsonic ammunition combustion out of a relatively short barrel? How does its performance compare with some older designs and some purpose-built 300 BLK designs? Technical discussion for this technical paper published 30-APR. (00:11:37)
Sound Signature Review 6.186 – Sylvan Arms SA30TI with supersonic .308. Classic design; smaller diameter. Simple and secure mount. Let’s take a look at this 30 caliber silencer in this introductory topic to the whitepaper published today with this episode! (00:37:36)
Sound Signature Review 6.187 – Sylvan Arms SA223TIS on the 14.5 M4. The shorter, dedicated 5.56 silencer to complement the SA30TI. Another classic, small diameter system with the same simple ACME thread secondary-retention. This is the introductory topic to the second whitepaper published today with this episode! (00:46:16)

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Sound Signature Review 6.183 – BOE Mod 1 on the 14.5-in mid-length gas 5.56 M4A1. Yet another player entering the 5.56 suppression space. 3D printing involved? Of course. A bit of a twist with some conventional elements? Yes! This is the technical discussion to accompany the technical paper published on 16-APR.

a.Introduction (00:07:56)

b.Physical Characteristics (00:12:13)

c.Performance Characteristics (00:25:53)

d.Performance Comparisons (00:38:29)

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Sound Signature Review 6.185 – Otter Creek Labs Infinity with subsonic 300 BLK. The Q mini Fix – an 8-in barrel proving ground, from the beginning. How does the versatile Infinity handle subsonic ammunition combustion out of a relatively short barrel? How does its performance compare with some older designs and some purpose-built 300 BLK designs? Can it hang? Introductory discussion for this technical paper published today. (00:05:49)

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Member Research Supplement 6.184 – The Quietest 9mm Silencers - MP5 Silencer Detailed Loudness and Tone Comparisons. We compare the loudness, tone, and severity of the CAT MOB, Dead Air Wolfman, GSL Phoenix, HUXWRX CASH 9K, Otter Creek Labs Lithium, PTR VENT 2, and Resilient RS9. Who comes out on top, and how? (00:06:14)
Listener Questions – back again! More from the 7th solicitation. Let’s continue where we left off last episode. (00:16:23)

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Sound Signature Review 6.183 – BOE Mod 1 on the 14.5-in mid-length gas 5.56 M4A1. Yet another player entering the 5.56 suppression space. 3D printing involved? Of course. A bit of a twist with some conventional elements? Yes! This is the introductory discussion to accompany the technical paper published concurrently with this episode. (00:07:08)
Listener Questions – they’re back! More from the 7th solicitation. Your queries are numerous, thought provoking, and useful! Chances are, someone has the same questions as you do. Let’s continue to do our best to answer them! (00:25:24)

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Sound Signature Review 6.182 – the Dead Air Wolfman on the HK SP5 – in both long and short configurations. Prolific (and also misunderstood) submachine gun silencer. Let’s dive into the technical discussion of the data and analysis published last week.

a.Introduction (00:07:46)

b.Physical Characteristics (00:17:31)

c.Technical Performance – Long Configuration (00:27:10)

d.Technical Performance – Short Configuration (00:44:04)

e.MP5 Suppression Performance Comparisons (00:51:09)

Pending Member Research – MP5 suppression. The Quietest 9mm Subgun Silencers. We all know and love the MP5 platform. It is, perhaps, one of the most famous and refined subgun silencer hosts that we have in small arms. So, which silencers help it to perform at its greatest potential? Which have the best signature reduction and tone? Ongoing in-depth signature research that will be delivered exclusively to PEW Science Members. Thank you for your support! (00:58:35)

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The Silencer Sound Standard is now 5 years old! Thank you for supporting PEW Science all of these years and helping make this the industry standard for silencer sound suppression performance. (00:09:05)
Big thanks to Oklahoma State University! Engineering faculty and students attended our seminar last week – a very welcoming group of people who are learning about fire, explosions, and protecting the public! A great degree program for folks that are interested. (00:30:06)
Sound Signature Review 6.181 – the Echo Zulu Defense X1R556-Ti on the 5.56 standard untuned mid-gas 14.5-in barrel M4A1. Another hybrid design. Let’s dig into the technical talk for this report published last week. (00:42:45)
Sound Signature Review 6.182 – the Dead Air Wolfman on the HK SP5 – in both long and short configurations. Prolific submachine gun silencer? Absolutely. Misunderstood? Clearly. Let’s do a quick introduction to this technical report published concurrently with this episode. (01:28:29)

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Sound Signature Review 6.181 – the Echo Zulu Defense X1R556-Ti on the 5.56 standard untuned mid-gas 14.5-in barrel M4A1. Yet ANOTHER hybrid design? Yes. Now, are there levels to this? Also, yes. What happens when certain parameters are changed and slightly deviate from some core design principles? Introductory discussion for this whitepaper published with today’s episode. (00:06:24)
PEW Science testing continues! The first quarter of 2025 has been very interesting; new hosts, new silencers, and all sort of things to show you. How far can the performance gauntlet take us? That’s literally what we are trying to determine! (00:22:21)

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Sound Signature Review 6.180 – the Centurion Arms Maximus-L on the 5.56 standard untuned MK18. Another hybrid design, and another dedicated 5.56 model. This is the technical discussion for the report published last week.

a. Introduction. (00:08:55)

b. Metrics – what are they good for, anyway? (00:14:25)

c. Maximus-L and the competition. (00:19:24)

d. Report technical deep dive. (00:29:22)

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Sound Signature Review 6.180 – the Centurion Arms Maximus-L on the 5.56 standard untuned MK18. Oh, my goodness gracious. Yet another hybrid design on the market?! The humanity! Dedicated 5.56 model, Inconel, light weight…. Does it bring the performance? This is the introductory discussion for the report published today with this episode. (00:06:37)
The Walther PPK-SD chambered in .32ACP. We got it back from RMA! What was fixed? Apparently, a common issue. No more light strikes! A quick update on this potential future test host and the slow progress of its proving ground. (00:28:57)

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Sound Signature Review 6.178 – the Otter Creek Labs Infinity on .308 bolt-action. New hybrid design silencer from OCL – two tests; both solid and vented 7.62 end caps. Technical discussion of the Infinity’s .308 performance.

a.Intro and Infinity physical characteristics (00:07:34)

b.Solid 7.62 end cap technical performance walkthrough (00:29:31)

c.Vented 7.62 end cap technical performance walkthrough (00:36:58)

d.Performance comparisons (00:45:44)

Sound Signature Review 6.179 – the Otter Creek Labs Infinity on the 5.56 standard untuned MK18. Three tests! Solid 5.56 end cap, vented 5.56 end cap, and the vented 7.62 end cap. Adjustable back pressure. Technical discussion of the Infinity’s 5.56 performance.

a.Intro and Polonium and Infinity 5.56 semiauto behavior (00:49:43)

b.Solid 5.56 end cap performance notes (01:11:15)

c.Vented 5.56 end cap performance notes (01:13:10)

d.Vented 7.62 end cap performance notes (01:15:26)

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Sound Signature Review 6.178 – the Otter Creek Labs Infinity on .308 bolt-action. New hybrid design silencer from OCL – two tests; both solid and vented 7.62 end caps. How does this technology perform with 7.62 NATO? Introductory discussion for this whitepaper published today. (00:09:35)
Sound Signature Review 6.179 – the Otter Creek Labs Infinity on the 5.56 standard untuned MK18. Three tests! Solid 5.56 end cap, vented 5.56 end cap, and the vented 7.62 end cap. Adjustable back pressure? Yes. How does each configuration perform? Introductory discussion for this lengthy study published today. (00:23:48)

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Sound Signature Review 6.177 – the Dead Air Mojave 9 on the HK P30L. Long and short configuration. Triskelion baffle technology. Technical discussion covering the performance of this new hybrid design in the market. What makes the new 3D-printed Dead Air technology tick? Subtopic timestamps:

a. Introduction: (00:06:42)

b. Physical design characteristics: (00:09:48)

c. Long configuration technical performance: (00:30:30)

d. Short configuration technical performance and summary: (00:48:58)

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Sound Signature Review 6.177 – the Dead Air Mojave 9 on the HK P30L. Long and short configuration. Triskelion baffle technology. Another hybrid design in the market? You betcha! Highly requested research project and we went pretty deep! Find out what makes the new 3D-printed Dead Air technology tick in this latest whitepaper. This is the introductory discussion. (00:07:07)
Listener Questions are back! It’s been a minute! We’ll dig back into the 7th solicitation and continue to address your queries. Sit back, relax, and let’s learn about silencers and silencer accessories! (00:25:26)

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PEW Science Rankings Table Refresh – easier to use? Maybe. More organized? Definitely. Color-coded risk metrics? Finally! Please check out the update if you haven’t. It’s in both the public and member Rankings sections. (00:07:35)
Sound Signature Review 6.175 – the PTR VENT Spiritus 556i on the standard 10.3-in MK18. The VENT series is back – this time in Inconel, a 6-in long package, and with an extremely advanced design. PTR military technology has trickled-down to consumers and it’s very interesting. Technical discussion of this report. (00:18:40)
Sound Signature Review 6.176 – the PTR VENT Spiritus 556i on the standard 14.5-in M4A1RIII mid-gas system. Really amazing physical discovery in this test program! And, exceptional performance demonstration. Let’s talk about what you can expect when you lengthen your barrel with this silencer. Technical discussion of this second report. (00:55:55)

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Sound Signature Review 6.175 – the PTR VENT Spiritus 556i on the standard 10.3-in MK18. The VENT series is back – this time in Inconel, a 6-in long package, and with an extremely advanced design. PTR military technology has trickled-down to consumers and it’s very interesting. The shooter’s ear hazard reduction is wild. This is the introductory discussion for this technical report published today. (00:09:05)
Sound Signature Review 6.176 – the PTR VENT Spiritus 556i on the standard 14.5-in M4A1RIII mid-gas system. Really amazing physical discovery in this test program! And, exceptional performance demonstration. Let’s talk about what you can expect when you lengthen your barrel with this silencer. Introductory talk for the 2nd publication of today! (00:23:10)

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Sound Signature Review 6.174 – B&T Station SIX 9 with the wiped SIX 9 silencer and the Training SIX 9 silencer. This is the technical discussion of the article published last week. Two silencers are featured in this test program. Subtopic timestamps:

a.Topic intro (00:07:12)

b.Station SIX 9 pistol operational overview (00:11:20)

c.Wiped SIX 9 silencer physics and behavior (00:25:40)

d.SIX 9 Training silencer performance (01:11:54)

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Sound Signature Review 6.174 – B&T Station SIX 9 with the wiped SIX 9 silencer and the Training SIX 9 silencer. Kicking off 2025 with some B&T, as requested. Quiet? I mean, you be the judge, I guess. Old technology doesn’t create miracles all of a sudden. Maybe that is a good or handy axiom to kick off 2025. Introductory discussion for this extensive paper published today. All member funded! (00:08:37)

Happy New Year!

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Sound Signature Review 6.173 – LMT AT ION LT on the standard 556 MK18. Lewis Machine & Tool has an Advanced Technologies division. We have been working with them as their 3rd party performance validator during some of their system development. This is the technical discussion for the report published last week. (00:07:18)
Merry Christmas! If we don’t speak again before next Wednesday, I hope your Christmas with your family and loved ones is wonderful, full of joy, great food, great company, amazing blessings, and is all you could have dreamed. This is the best time of year – spend it being thankful, reflect, and enjoy!!! Get out there and shoot a reindeer! (01:00:33)

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Sound Signature Review 6.172 – Rugged Suppressors Obsidian 9 on the HK P30L. Long configuration AND short configuration. Two tests. Chances are, you have shot this. This is the technical discussion of the article published 27-NOV. (00:06:33)
Sound Signature Review 6.173 – LMT AT ION LT on the standard 556 MK18. Lewis Machine & Tool has an Advanced Technologies division. We have been working with them as their 3rd party performance validator during some of their system development. This is an introductory discussion for the ION LT report published today. (00:48:11)

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Thanksgiving is almost here!!! What are you thankful for? Any particular silencer innovations to be thankful for? There may be some! (00:08:34)
Sound Signature Review 6.172 – Rugged Suppressors Obsidian 9 on the HK P30L. Long configuration AND short configuration. Two tests. Long awaited? Yes. Worth it? I mean, maybe. Chances are, you have shot this, so hopefully this gives you some good performance peg points! Introductory discussion for today’s publication. (00:30:29)

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Sound Signature Review 6.170 – Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD on .308 bolt-action. The new iteration of the Anthem series from LPM. Technical discussion of last week’s publication. (00:08:36)
Sound Signature Review 6.171 – Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD again – this time with subsonic 300 BLK. You saw its titanium big brother, the Mach-L, last month. Do you lose much going shorter? Technical discussion of last week’s second publication. (00:32:08)
I was on the Open Source Defense podcast! If you haven’t heard of that organization, they have a cool publication and newsletter you can check out! (00:55:42)

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Sound Signature Review 6.170 – Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD on .308 bolt-action. The new iteration of the Anthem / Mach series from LPM. Any improvements to note? Introductory discussion for today’s publication. (00:05:36)
Sound Signature Review 6.171 – Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD again – this time with subsonic 300 BLK. You saw its titanium big brother, the Mach-L, last month. Do you lose much going shorter? You may be surprised! Introductory discussion for today’s second publication! (00:19:42)

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Suppressing the Walther PPK SD in .32 ACP. Will it work? Examining our sample size of one, there appear to be caveats. Here’s a short update on our progress with the system so far. The quest to be James Bond continues… (00:14:22)
Listener Questions are back! We’re taking a break from publications this week after a busy October. Let’s answer some of your queries from the 7th round. Be sure to follow the podcast page on Instagram to keep up with these solicitations! (00:50:54)

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Sound Signature Review 6.167 – the HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti on the standard 5.56 MK18 10.3-in SBR. You have seen the HX-QD series, FLOW 556K, and FLOW 762 Ti evaluated in the Standard. How does this newest full-size dedicated 5.56 model stack up? Technical discussion. (00:09:45)
Sound Signature Review 6.168 – the HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti on the standard 5.56 M4A1RIII 14.5-in mid-length gas SBR. Does the performance of HUXWRX Flow-Through technology scale with longer barrels? Technical discussion. (01:11:42)
Member Research Supplement 6.169 – Low Back Pressure 5.56 Silencer Performance - Flow-Through vs. SURGE BYPASS, PIP, and LBP. Head-to-head detailed comparisons. Who is the current king of the hill? Public discussion. (01:26:49)

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Sound Signature Review 6.165 – the Off Grid Suppressors Trident Ti on .308 bolt action. Another silencer company moving into the space, and with DMLS models. How do these hybrid designs perform with bolt action systems? Technical Discussion. (00:10:39)
Sound Signature Review 6.166 – the Off Grid Suppressors Operator Ti on the standard 5.56 MK18 10.3-in SBR. This is a dedicated 5.56 unit; how does the hybrid technology behave with semiauto use? Technical Discussion. (00:37:38)
Sound Signature Review 6.167 – the HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti on the standard 5.56 MK18 10.3-in SBR. You have seen the HX-QD series, FLOW 556K, and FLOW 762 Ti evaluated in the Standard. How does this newest full-size dedicated 5.56 model stack up? Introductory discussion. (00:56:23)
Sound Signature Review 6.168 – the HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti on the standard 5.56 M4A1RIII 14.5-in mid-length gas SBR. Does the performance of HUXWRX Flow-Through technology scale with longer barrels? Introductory discussion. (01:04:56)
Member Research Supplement 6.169 – Low Back Pressure 5.56 Silencer Performance - Flow-Through vs. SURGE BYPASS, PIP, and LBP. Head-to-head detailed comparisons. Who is the current king of the hill? Introductory discussion. (01:11:40)

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Sound Signature Review 6.165 – the Off Grid Suppressors Trident Ti on .308 bolt action. Another silencer company moving into the space, and with DMLS models. How do these hybrid designs perform with bolt action systems? Introductory discussion to accompany the whitepaper published today. (00:09:03)
Sound Signature Review 6.166 – the Off Grid Suppressors Operator Ti on the standard 5.56 MK18 10.3-in SBR. This is a dedicated 5.56 unit; how does the hybrid technology behave with semiauto use? Intro discussion for the second whitepaper published today. (00:15:31)
Listener Questions! Let’s continue with the 7th solicitation from Instagram. We certainly have more to go. Way over 500 questions and running! (00:23:56)

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Sound Signature Review 6.163 – the Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L on .308 bolt action. Check out how the updated Anthem 2 series technology performs in this titanium full-size adaptation. Technical discussion for the article published last week. (00:08:18)
Sound Signature Review 6.164 – the Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L on subsonic 300 BLK! How does the technology scale to this different combustion regime? Technical discussion to the second publication from last week. (00:44:48)
The Walther PPK SD in .32 ACP; 7.65mm Browning. The one true caliber? I mean, maybe. Low recoil. Looks pretty. Historic. James Bond-esque. Can you suppress it? Sure. Tread carefully, though. (01:01:30)

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Sound Signature Review 6.162 – the Combat Application Technologies CAT/SC/B1 on the HK P30L. Full power subsonic 9mm. Check out how the CAT SB-SHOCK technology performs in the modular CAT SC, in both long and short configurations, in the analytical test report white paper published last week. Technical discussion. (00:09:55)
Sound Signature Review 6.163 – the Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L on .308 bolt action. High performance? Oh yes. Evolved from the previous LPM tech? Also yes. Check out how the updated Anthem 2 series technology performs in this titanium full-size adaptation. Introductory discussion for the article published concurrently with this episode. (01:03:09)
But wait – there’s more! Sound Signature Review 6.164 – the Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L on subsonic 300 BLK! How does the technology scale to this different combustion regime? Check out the article to find out! This is the introduction to the second publication accompanying this episode. (01:11:52)

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Sound Signature Review 6.162 – the Combat Application Technologies CAT/SC/B1 on the HK P30L. Full power subsonic 9mm. There have been several pivotal moments in pistol suppression over the past few decades. This may be another. Check out how the CAT SB-SHOCK technology performs in the modular CAT SC, in both long and short configurations, in the analytical test report white paper published with today’s episode. Introductory discussion. (00:09:39)
Listener Questions are back! Let’s head back into the 7th Solicitation and answer more of your queries. It has never been a better time to be a silencer consumer, in history. What types of things are you folks wondering about? (00:33:35)

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Sound Signature Review 6.161 – the Savage Arms AccuCan AC30 with 7.62mm NATO. You first saw the AccuCan AC22. How does the monocore design scale up to 30 caliber, and what type of performance can you expect from this lightweight bolt-action silencer? This is the technical discussion for the paper published last week. (00:09:19)

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Sound Signature Review 6.160 – the PTR VENT 1 with 7.62mm NATO. Purposely Induced Porosity (PIP). You saw it with 9mm… you saw it with 5.56. What happens when you tune it especially for this type of combustion regime? Technical discussion of the white paper published last week. (00:12:50)
Sound Signature Review 6.161 – the Savage Arms AccuCan AC30 with 7.62mm NATO. You first saw the AccuCan AC22. How does the monocore design scale up to 30 caliber, and what type of performance can you expect from this lightweight bolt-action silencer? This is the introductory discussion for the paper published concurrently with this episode. (01:25:24)

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Sound Signature Review 6.159 – the Combat Application Technologies CAT/DD/A1 with 7.62mm NATO! A bolt-action evaluation of this “K” silencer intended for use on reciprocating weapons. This is the technical discussion for this white paper published last week. (00:09:06)
Sound Signature Review 6.160 – the PTR VENT 1 with 7.62mm NATO. Purposely Induced Porosity (PIP). You saw it with 9mm… you saw it with 5.56. What happens when you tune it especially for this type of combustion regime? Can this type of tech pay dividends? Buckle. Up. Introductory discussion for one of the wildest test reports you have ever seen. (00:44:32)

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Sound Signature Review 6.159 – the Combat Application Technologies CAT/DD/A1 with 7.62mm NATO! A bolt-action evaluation of this “K” silencer intended for use on reciprocating weapons. How does it perform? What do we learn about its performance from this test program? Is there anything of note? Unusual performance, that’s for sure. This is the introductory discussion for this white paper published today with this episode! (00:08:25)
More data and analysis coming very soon. Continuing to explore a single combustion regime – but with different use cases! “Soon,” perhaps we will move into really stretching our 7.62 NATO evaluations with more complex cases. (00:30:57)

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Sound Signature Review 6.158 – the Gemtech Neutron 7.62 on .308 bolt-action! A lot of folks have used Gemtech silencers for many years. How does some of their newer technology perform, when compared to the large .308 performance pedigree in the Standard? Technical discussion for this white paper published last week. (00:09:40)
PEW Science research progression update. What to expect in the near term? Get your hunting rifles ready for deer season, as well as your sidearms. Gonna be a mix! (00:51:17)

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Sound Signature Review 6.158 – the Gemtech Neutron 7.62 on .308 bolt-action! A lot of folks have used Gemtech silencers for many years. How does some of their newer technology perform, when compared to the large .308 performance pedigree in the Standard? This is the introductory topic for this white paper published concurrently with this episode. (00:10:45)
Listener Questions are back! It’s that time again! Welcome to the 7th Solicitation. We got a lot of great ones from you folks – so let’s take a stab at starting to answer them today! (00:32:57)

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Sound Signature Review 6.157 – the Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 on the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle, with a comparison case study of Surefire Total Signature Reduction Technology. Can you use a 30-caliber silencer on 5.56 as expect good results? This is the technical discussion of the study published last week. (00:09:33)

In-depth article walk-through begins (00:19:26)

Other cases of performance variation, good and bad (00:38:12)

Member case study and the 556-RC3 (00:45:33)

5.56 Performance comparison with other silencers on the market (00:57:10)

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Sound Signature Review 6.157 – the Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 on the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle, with a comparison case study of Surefire Total Signature Reduction Technology. Can you use a 30-caliber silencer on 5.56 as expect good results? How well does the Surefire technology scale when you change venting, volume, and bore size? The PEW Science research pedigree has the answers. This is the introductory discussion to this whitepaper published today, so let’s talk big picture. (00:08:43)
Short topic – Are adjustable gas blocks bad? I mean, not really. Can they be? Yeah, sure. My kingdom for a compact, non-leaky block, with fine adjustments. (00:26:43)

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Sound Signature Review 6.156 – KAC 556 QDC/CRS-PRT and 556-QDC/MCQ-PRT System Optimization: SR-15 Carbine MOD 2, CQB MOD 2, M4A1RIII, and MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifles. Introducing the PEW Science KAC 556 PRT System Optimization Tool!

16 test program. Let’s start off talking about the full size QDC/CRS-PRT first. Technical discussion. (00:06:05)

Interactive tool use for Topic 1 (00:38:25)

The other half of the PEW Science KAC 556 PRT study – the mini corn. Let’s talk about the QDC/MCQ-PRT. Small corn – does it give small performance? Yes and no. Technical discussion regarding this silencer. (00:51:30)

Interactive tool use for Topic 2 (01:09:20)

Overall comparisons. How does the KAC QDC PRT series stack up to the competition? (01:13:29)

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Sound Signature Review 6.156 – KAC 556 QDC/CRS-PRT and 556-QDC/MCQ-PRT System Optimization: SR-15 Carbine MOD 2, CQB MOD 2, M4A1RIII, and MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifles. Introducing the PEW Science KAC 556 PRT System Optimization Tool!

In addition to the first fully-featured public interactive suppressed system optimization tool, this publication includes the following data, analysis, and content for your consumption, including testing with:

Both full size and mini KAC 556 QDC silencers.
Two muzzle devices (3-prong and MAMS).
Four hosts (SR-15 Carbine MOD 2, CQB MOD 2, M4A1RIII, and MK18) – 16 tests, total.

This one took a village! Thank you for your support! This is the introduction to this PEW Science Laboratory internal research program publication. (00:09:50)

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Sound Signature Review 6.155 – The FOR Systems Monarch 7.62 on .308 bolt-action. High performing silencer on this ultra-competitive platform. How is FOR Systems accomplishing this performance, and what can we expect on other platforms? How does the Monarch compare with similar performing silencers like the Helios QD and Anthem-S? This is the technical discussion of the white paper published last week. (00:06:56)

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Sound Signature Review 6.155 – The FOR Systems Monarch 7.62 on .308 bolt-action. Boy howdy…. DMLS continues to be interesting. Inconel? Yes. Low(er) backpressure? Yes. Performance? Apparently so! Let’s check out this very interesting silencer in this introductory discussion to the article published today! (00:08:14)
Knee deep in the corn? Quite literally. KAC everywhere… and it’s not normal. We have been testing the daylights out of these PRT silencers and it’s been…… interesting. Just about every combination has been examined. The enthusiasts will certainly benefit! This is PEW Science funded internal research. (00:24:06)

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Sound Signature Review 6.154 – The Savage Arms AccuCan AC22 on the CZ452 .22LR bolt-action. The performance of this simple monocore silencer is quite interesting! This is the technical discussion of the white paper published on the AC22 last week. (00:09:24)
Host variability. Suppressed system performance depends upon the holistic system; which systems are the most susceptible to large performance swings, given user-changeable parameters? Well, the AR is one… (01:00:55)

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Sound Signature Review 6.154 – The Savage Arms AccuCan AC22 on the CZ452 .22LR bolt-action. Oh my goodness, more rimfire. And oh my goodness….. it’s from Savage! Pretty exciting when a major firearm company gets into silencers. This is an introductory discussion for the technical white paper published today, with this episode. (00:13:34)
Do you actually have to clean your silencers? Well, eventually, maybe. Why would it matter at all? Is it hard? It doesn’t have to be. We have received some questions from new silencer owners, so let’s go over some basics when it comes to basic silencer maintenance! Let’s talk about the technical reasons regarding why you would need to clean a silencer. This might be Part 1 of 2. (00:35:31)

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Sound Signature Review 6.153 – The SilencerCo Omega 9K on the HK P30L. Pistol data and analysis is back! This is a technical discussion of the Omega 9K data and analysis, covering the white paper published last week. (00:10:45)
PEW Science 101 topic prep – thank you for your feedback! If you haven’t e-mailed your feedback of what you want to hear on the episode, please do so. By popular demand, this reference will be used to assist folks with a “crash course” introduction to the research! Your feedback is appreciated. (00:58:06)

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Sound Signature Review 6.153 – The SilencerCo Omega 9K on the HK P30L. Pistol data and analysis is back! A couple of years have gone by, but let’s revisit the venerable Omega 9K in this introductory discussion for this white paper published concurrently with this episode. (00:09:17)
PEW Science 101 – by request. For first time consumers, enthusiasts, and the general public – what main topics would you love to see in a 101 episode? You folks have asked - this reference would be used to assist folks with a “crash course.” Your feedback is welcome, for its preparation. (00:33:11)

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Listener Questions are back! Will we finally finish the 6th solicitation? Will we surpass the 500-question mark on the podcast?! All signs point to definitely maybe. (00:07:31)
Testing is difficult. Those that work in various experimental and research fields of engineering and other disciplines understand this first-hand. Overcoming adversity is also difficult. Nonetheless, we are excited to share that some great discoveries are occurring in the PEW Science research pedigree! (00:57:09)

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Listener Questions are back! That’s right – we’re continuing to answer your queries from the 6th solicitation. We’re not out of the woods yet, but we’re in the home stretch! Today we’ll cover food, toxic gas, hearing protection, testing, and more (as chosen by the listeners)! (00:07:14)
Thank you for your support. The PEW Science laboratory is run with grassroots contributions from all of you – and this podcast is made possible directly through that mechanism! It is a joy to keep doing this for the public. (00:59:34)

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Sound Signature Review 6.151: the Surefire SOCOM556-RC3 on the standard 10.3-in MK18. Two mounts. 3-Prong and closed-tine WARCOMP. Same old conclusion? No, actually. Technical discussion of this white paper published last week. (00:07:03)
Research Supplement 6.152: Surefire RC2 vs. RC3 - What Changed? The Quietest 5.56 Rifle Silencers - Taming the MK18, Part 5. We do a deep dive into the technologies in the RC2 and RC3 for PEW Science Members, and give actionable performance data for field use. (00:51:04)

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Listener Questions are back! We’ll hit a few more from the 6th Solicitation. Thank you, as always, for your participation in making the PEW Science public research and education effort the best in the industry and in the world. (00:08:09)
Sound Signature Review 6.151 – the Surefire SOCOM556-RC3 on the standard 10.3-in MK18. Two mounts. 3-Prong and closed-tine WARCOMP. Same old conclusion? No, actually. Introductory discussion of this white paper published with this episode. (00:53:51)

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6 ARC Testing, and You. Do you care? You may. Does it matter? It matters to PEW Science – so, let’s make sure you get the data you need if you do, in fact, need it. (00:06:46)
Sound Signature Review 6.149 – the Otter Creek Labs Titanium on the .22LR CZ 452 bolt-action. Technical discussion for this whitepaper published last week. (00:22:23)
Sound Signature Review 6.150 – the Otter Creek Labs Titanium on the subcompact Beretta 21A. Technical discussion for this whitepaper, also published last week. (00:38:57)

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As promised – 3-lug mounting. What is it, why do we use it, and what options do you have as a silencer consumer in 2024? Should you care about the version used? Potentially, yes. (00:10:06)
Sound Signature Review 6.149 – the Otter Creek Labs Titanium on the .22LR CZ 452 bolt-action. Rimfire is back again! Introductory discussion for this technical whitepaper published today. (00:42:55)
Sound Signature Review 6.150 – the Otter Creek Labs Titanium on the subcompact Beretta 21A. Introductory discussion for this technical whitepaper, also published today! The 150th article in the Silencer Sound Standard. (00:49:15)

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Happy belated 4th birthday to the Silencer Sound Standard! In March of 2020, the PEW Science laboratory publicly launched the Standard that is used, worldwide, for objective analysis of suppressed system performance. (00:12:06)
Sound Signature Review 6.147 – the Combat Application Technologies CAT/JL/A1. The CAT JL on supersonic .308. Technical discussion of this paper that was published last week. This addresses CAT SNIPER2 technology. (00:23:17)
Sound Signature Review 6.148 – the Combat Application Technologies CAT/MOB/A1. The CAT MOB on the HK MP5. Technical discussion of this paper that was also published last week; this discussion addresses CAT DiVerge technology. (01:26:37)

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Sound Signature Review 6.146 – the Mercy Pluto on the CZ 452 16-in .22LR bolt-action. This is the technical discussion of the white paper published last week! (00:13:42)
Sound Signature Review 6.147 – the Combat Application Technologies CAT/JL/A1. The CAT JL on supersonic .308. Introductory discussion of this advanced system, and a first-look at the CAT SNIPER2 technology. (00:57:28)
Sound Signature Review 6.148 – the Combat Application Technologies CAT/MOB/A1. The CAT MOB on the HK MP5. Introductory discussion of this extremely interesting system, and a first-look at another CAT technology; DiVerge. (01:16:46)

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Sound Signature Review 6.146 – the Mercy Pluto on the CZ 452 16-in .22LR bolt-action. Rimfire is back again, baby! This is the introductory discussion for this whitepaper published concurrently with this episode. Is the Pluto small and light? Yes. Things are getting a little nuts! (00:13:35)
Rimfire pistol hosts. There are so many! We’ve been messing with the FN 502. It’s like the full size FNX series, but not. Hammer-fired, looks pretty cool, and seems to work OK. It has some idiosyncrasies – we’ll talk about those, the experience so far, and what folks look for in these types of hosts! (00:28:53)

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Sound Signature Review 6.145 – the Inert Haze Suppressors Ti-P on the HK P30L. This is the technical discussion of the article published last week, examining this design evolution of the Resilient Suppressors RSP. (00:07:48)
Tons of testing is going on right now, and there are some great technical articles coming your way. Huge thanks to our wonderful laboratory clients for trusting us to do this justice. Great big thanks and warm welcomes to all of you new PEW Science members! Form 4 approval times are quickly becoming interesting! (00:51:20)

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Listener Questions are back again! We continue to make our way through the 6th Solicitation. Looks like today we’ll tackle everything from pizza, to blast physics, to sparking, to predicative results, and beyond! (00:08:34)
Sound Signature Review 6.145 – the Inert Haze Suppressors Ti-P on the HK P30L semiauto combat handgun. Let’s revisit centerfire pistol silencers. We’ll take a look at this design evolution of the Resilient Suppressors RSP in this introductory discussion. (01:10:28)

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Sound Signature Review 6.144 – the Surefire SOCOM556-MINI2 on the 14.5 M4A1 midgas system. Two mounts – two tests! 3-Prong and WARCOMP. Technical discussion of the white paper published 06-MAR-2024. (00:07:45)
Mini field case study. MINI2 on the HK 416? Yes. Compared with the RC2? Yes. Field report from this past weekend. We took the feedback from 6.144 and put it into practice, ourselves. Is the Surefire 556-MINI2 low back pressure? Well, no. Does it have lower back pressure than the RC2? Well, yes. (00:58:36)

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Listener Questions! We’ll dive back into the 6th solicitation and answer more of your queries. Always a great time! (00:07:02)
14.5-in M4 data is back, baby. Sound Signature Review 6.144 – the Surefire SOCOM556-MINI2 on the 14.5 M4A1 midgas system. With…. You guessed it – 3-Prong and WARCOMP mounts! Oh, WARCOMP mount…. Never change (just kidding – please stop leaking). Introductory discussion. (01:04:42)

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Sound Signature Review 6.142 – the Otter Creek Labs Polonium-30 on the standard .308 bolt-action. Technical discussion. (00:11:18)
Sound Signature Review 6.143 – the Otter Creek Labs Polonium-30 on the standard 5.56 MK18; technical discussion of this white paper published last week. (00:37:04)
More silencers, more testing, and more data! Research continues here at PEW Science – testing is ongoing with member funding as well as under contract from some great companies! The time to be into silencers has never been better. (00:53:14)

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Listener Questions are back! We’ll answer more of your queries from the 6th solicitation. (00:10:32)
Sound Signature Review 6.142 – the Otter Creek Labs Polonium-30 on the standard .308 bolt-action. Introductory discussion! (00:49:05)
Sound Signature Review 6.143 – the Otter Creek Labs Polonium-30, again – this time, on the standard 5.56 MK18! How does over-bore influence the performance of this design? Introductory discussion of this study. (00:56:37)

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Sound Signature Review 6.140 – Combat Application Technologies CAT/SR/A1 on the 16-in .22LR CZ 452 bolt action. Technical discussion. (00:07:34)
Sound Signature Review 6.141 – Combat Application Technologies CAT/SR/A1 on the subcompact Beretta 21A semiauto .22LR pistol. Technical discussion. (00:56:18)
Some administrative items – thank you for your patience during this busy time, and thank you PEW Science members for your support and your donations. The effort continues thanks to you! (01:30:33)

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Sound Signature Review 6.139 – AAC M4-2000 Mod 08 (Unvented) on the standard MK18 5.56 SBR. Historical and prolific silencer! Technical discussion of this white paper published last week. (00:10:14)
Sound Signature Review 6.140 – Combat Application Technologies CAT/SR/A1 on the 16-in .22LR CZ 452 bolt action. Introductory discussion of this ultralight, wild silencer. (00:56:29)
Sound Signature Review 6.141 – Combat Application Technologies CAT/SR/A1 on the subcompact Beretta 21A semiauto .22LR pistol. Can the CAT SR do both? Apparently, yes… and then some. Introductory discussion for this interesting dataset. (01:10:14)

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New publication this week! Sound Signature Review 6.139 – AAC M4-2000 Mod 08 (Unvented) on the standard MK18 5.56 SBR. Long time coming; this extremely prolific silencer is now added to the pedigree. Introductory discussion. (00:12:49)
Sound Signature Review 6.137 – Resilient Suppressors Jolene on 20-in .308 bolt action. Technical discussion of the article published 17-JAN-2024. (00:25:23)
Sound Signature Review 6.138 – Resilient Suppressors Jolene on 8-in 300 BLK subsonic bolt action. Technical discussion of the article published 17-JAN-2024. (00:53:20)

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Sound Signature Review 6.137 – Resilient Suppressors Jolene on 20-in .308 bolt action. More 7.62 data is here. An ultra lightweight silencer… how does it perform? This is an introductory discussion for this white paper published concurrently with this episode. (00:10:06)
Sound Signature Review 6.138 – Resilient Suppressors Jolene on 8-in 300 BLK subsonic bolt action! Good golly, Miss Molly – both supersonic and subsonic characterization for this lightweight system. Bring the quiet! Again – introductory discussion – two publications today! (00:19:52)
Listener Questions are back! Let’s dive into more if your queries from the 6th Solicitation. This is a great time! (00:26:22)
The NRA had some nice things to say about the PEW Science laboratory in January’s issue of Shooting Sports USA! Great to see the effort get some recognition nationwide, spurred on by your support! (01:01:15)

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Sound Signature Review 6.136 – Resilient Suppressors Jessie’s Girl on the Beretta 21A subcompact semiautomatic rimfire pistol. This is the technical discussion for this white paper, published 03-JAN-2024. (00:08:30)
Gas blowback out of your AR-15 ejection port. Do you know why it happens? When you add a silencer, does it change what happens unsuppressed? How do you know how much it will change? What are the variables? Let’s revisit this basic discussion. Often requested by PEW Science members. Part 1. (00:39:59)

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Sound Signature Review 6.136 – Resilient Suppressors Jessie’s Girl on the Beretta 21A subcompact semiautomatic rimfire pistol! An interesting silencer – an interesting host – and an interesting test! Let’s kick off 2024 with the introductory discussion for this white paper, published concurrently with this episode. (00:08:40)
Happy New Year! So glad to be back with all of you – let’s take a dive into Listener Questions again! We’ll hit more from the 6th solicitation. All questions are submitted by the public; this is a great opportunity to learn about things that you may want to know about! (00:18:19)

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Sound Signature Review 6.135 – PTR VENT 3 on the 5.56 MK18. This is the technical discussion of this silencer and white paper, published 13-DEC-2023. Very interesting silencer – the Purposely Induced Porosity (PIP) technology apparently has some legs! (00:07:58)
Merry Christmas from the PEW Science family to you and yours. The holiday is this coming Monday – hopefully you are able to spend it with your loved ones. Rejoice! Thank you all for making this a great year. How are you going to take advantage of the holidays? Should you get a MK23? (01:00:07)

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Sound Signature Review 6.135 – PTR VENT 3 on the 5.56 MK18. This is the introductory discussion for this white paper, published concurrently with this episode! Low back pressure wars are heating up – this is a very interesting time in silencer history. Which technologies demonstrate the highest degree of efficacy? (00:08:33)
The Surefire SOCOM556-RC3. PEW Science will be testing it, due to extremely popular demand from members and the public. The test specimen has been acquired. In the meantime, let’s talk about flash. This is topical due to a recent Surefire social media post highlighting the flash reduction phenomenology of the system (or lack thereof in certain configurations). (00:22:12)

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Sound Signature Review 6.134 – SilencerCo Velos LBP on the 5.56 MK18. This is the technical discussion for this long-awaited white paper, published last week! Again, big thanks to PEW Science members for making research like this possible. (00:08:53)
Sometimes it takes a village – KAC silencer system testing is in the works, with contributions from several folks! KAC 556 QDC-CRS/PRT, 556 QDC/MCQ-PRT, and in addition to MK18 and M4A1 midlength 14.5, maybe we do SR-15 Carbine MOD 2 14.5 and SR-15 CQB MOD 2 uppers for members. Oh, and MAMS and 3-Prong. Thanks to several PEW Science Members for making something like this possible. (00:59:51)

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Sound Signature Review 6.134 – SilencerCo Velos LBP on the 5.56 MK18. This is the introductory discussion for this long-awaited white paper, published today with this podcast episode! Huge thanks to PEW Science members for making this research possible. (00:06:04)
Listener Questions are back! That’s right – it’s time for the 6th solicitation. Fresh off of the presses, we just gathered all of your questions earlier this week, so we’ll kick off answering some from this new batch right now! If you didn’t get your question in this time, don’t worry – there will be more opportunities! (00:16:04)
Thank you for all your support – consumers, dealers, distributors, and manufacturers – you are all making this happen! It’s been a great year and it’s not even over yet! The state of suppressed small arms research is in your debt. (00:57:55)

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Sound Signature Review 6.132 - BOSS Silencers Chairman (7.62) on the .308 bolt action. This is the technical discussion of this white paper released last week. A Tesla valve design principle? Maybe, but not exactly. (00:07:05)
Sound Signature Review 6.133 – BOSS Silencers Guillotine (5.56) on the 5.56 MK18. This is another silencer with analysis published last week – and this is the technical discussion for that article. (00:27:11)
Whitetail deer season is in full swing! I just had a great weekend hunt. Used traditional tools, with a silencer, during the day. At night? Advanced tools with silencers and thermal. Be the apex predator your tribe wants you to be. Hunting story time! (00:41:12)

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Sound Signature Review 6.131 – the PTR VENT 2 on the HK SP5 (MP5 analog) – technical discussion for this white paper that was published 01-NOV. Purposely Induced Porosity (PIP) technology – does it work? Yeah, apparently. What an exciting time to add a new technology to the research pedigree! (00:07:18)
Sound Signature Reviews 6.132 - BOSS Silencers Chairman (7.62) and 6.133 – BOSS Silencers Guillotine (5.56) are live right now! That’s right. More data and analysis. This is the introductory discussion for these two whitepapers just published for this new PEW Science laboratory client. (00:44:34)
The Jay Situation Podcast YouTube Channel is now alive. The podcast syncing seems to be working seamlessly – glad to see the YouTube folks checking out the episodes! Thank you very much for all of your support of PEW Science – this has been such a great year so far and there is more data and analysis to come! (00:49:27)

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Gas momentum, flow rate, reflections, and hazards. Do all silencers sound the same? No. When you change environments, do all silencers have signatures that change the same way? Also no. This topic is brought to you by a PEW Science Pro Member question. (00:07:52)
Sound Signature Review 6.129 and 6.130 – the CAT/WB/A1/718 on the 5.56 MK18 and M4A1 Mid-Gas, respectively! Combined technical discussion for the two white papers published 25-OCT. We’ll hit the technical discussion for SSS.6.131 with the PTR VENT 2 next time. (00:20:50)
The Jay Situation Podcast is now also on YouTube! That’s right! We’re also on YouTube Music. We have received a lot of requests for this. All episodes are available on the Jay Situation YouTube Channel now, and will be going forward! (00:57:05)

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Sound Signature Review 6.128 – the Surefire SOCOM556-RC2 on the 5.56 M4A1 Mid-Gas with both 3-Prong and WARCOMP! This is the technical discussion covering the white paper published 22-OCT. (00:09:57)
Sound Signature Review 6.131 – the PTR VENT 2 on the HK SP5 (MP5 analog) – introductory discussion for this white paper that is live right now! Purposely Induced Porosity (PIP) technology – does it work? Yeah, apparently. (00:47:32)

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Sound Signature Review 6.126 – the Liberty Precision Machine Torch on the 5.56 MK18. With both solid and vented end caps! This is the technical discussion of the PEW Science laboratory white paper released last week! (00:15:06)
Public Research Supplement 6.127 – the standard M4A1 test host! 14.5-in mid-length gas 5.56 testing is here! As is tradition, we have defined the standardized parameters for the research pedigree – with your help! Abbreviated discussion. (00:45:12)
Sound Signature Review 6.128 – the Surefire SOCOM556-RC2 on the 5.56 M4A1 Mid-Gas with both 3-Prong and WARCOMP! This is introductory discussion covering the white paper published Sunday. We’ve kicked off the 14.5 research progression! (00:53:11)
Sound Signature Review 6.129 – the CAT/WB/A1/718 on the 5.56 MK18! This is live right now. Yes. Introductory discussion for this much anticipated dataset! Small silencer. Interesting performance! (01:07:30)
And, in tandem…. Sound Signature Review 6.130 – the CAT/WB/A1/718 on the 5.56 M4A1 Mid-Gas. I told you we started 14.5 testing. We’ve actually done quite a bit. And, the client testing has already started too. Here is one of them! This should give you a great picture of how Surge Bypass technology scales. Introductory discussion. (01:15:40)

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Sound Signature Review 6.125 – the Resilient Suppressors Jessie’s Girl on .22 bolt-action. This is the technical discussion of the PEW Science laboratory white paper released last week! (00:11:39)
Sound Signature Review 6.126 – the Liberty Precision Machine Torch on the 5.56 MK18. With both solid and vented end caps! This white paper is live right now! Let’s go over an introduction to this silencer and this article and we’ll hit the technical discussion next week, per typical. (00:36:52)
Patience is important (for you folks, and us!) – if you are a veteran of the NFA game, patience may still not come naturally to you, but it is probably learned, nonetheless. The PEW Science laboratory is anxious to publish many PEW Science Member-funded research articles. As we progress through the remainder of this year, keep your eye on the prize – it will be worth it. You folks have really come through and some great testing has happened! (00:48:52)

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New Sound Signature Review? That’s right. SSS.6.125 – the Resilient Suppressors Jessie’s Girl on .22 bolt-action. The last time you saw rimfire data and analysis from PEW Science was on PEW Science Silencer Sound Standard launch day. Since that historic day, we have given you a wide variety of information. Let’s circle back to the quietest systems now that you have context! Let the battle begin. (00:11:14)
Speaking of battles – just when you thought it was safe to suppress the AR-15. Do you have time to discuss 14.5 midlength gas? I hope so, because you should pull up a chair, get comfortable, and maybe throw out a lot of things you thought you knew about suppressing the AR-15. Fighting battles on multiple fronts is going to be the theme going forward. Good luck. (00:34:02)
How are we able to provide consistent, topical information for almost 4 years running, continuously, accurately, and with exceptional quality and relevance? With PEW Science Member support, that’s how. Behind every monumental effort is a backbone of support, and the grassroots PEW Science Army is stronger than ever. From dealers, to distributors, to manufacturers, to consumers, to families – everyone is banding together to educate the masses on the wonderful world of suppressed small arms. Cheers to you – it’s working! (00:53:40)

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Listener Questions are back! We continue answering the questions from the 5th solicitation. Are we going to finish it? That’s a solid “maybe.” Very strong maybe. (00:09:51)
PEW Lab Quiz #7. Oh yes. A simple one! Wasn’t too hard. But, it might be one of the most important quizzes they have done. How do you use the PEW Science Suppression Rating? What is it for? Are you using it correctly? Let’s go over the answers to the quiz to make sure folks are all on the same page! (00:48:37)
Huge thank you to PEW Science members – this effort has been grassroots from the beginning and that continues well into our third year of operations. From the consumer, dealer, manufacturer, and distributor support – to our professional lab testing clients – you have all combined your forces to create the greatest truly independent third-party testing and analysis database ever published. Kudos to all of you! (01:14:45)

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What’s that? New silencers? There are always new models coming to market. What’s the latest? More Flow-Through technology from HUXWRX – the Ventum line (Ventum 762), as well as an updated prolific rifle series – the Surefire SOCOM556-RC3? What else is on the horizon? How do these additions impact the market, if at all? (00:10:52)
Speaking of new and emerging technologies – new PEW Science Member Research, published today! That’s right. Research Supplement 6.124 is live - Subsonic 300 BLK Suppression Performance - Flow-Through vs. Forward Flux vs. SURGE BYPASS vs. Conventional Silencers. Head-to-Head Comparisons! HUXWRX HX-QD 762 vs. Sig Sauer SLH300Ti vs. Combat Application Technologies CAT/ODB/A1/718 vs. Surefire SOCOM300-SPS vs. Sig Sauer SRD762QD-Ti. SUBSONIC BATTLE. This adds to our supersonic battle series from Research Supplement 6.115. (00:35:21)

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Latest public laboratory white paper – Sound Signature Review 6.123 – PWS BDE 556 on the 5.56x45mm MK18 SBR. Two configurations were tested – just like for its big brother, the BDE 762. This is the technical discussion to complement that white paper, published this past Sunday. (00:08:26)
PEW Lab Quiz #6. Booooy howdy there’s a fever. And the only prescription is suppressed roller delayed blow back. But, don’t break your gun! Can that happen? Let’s go over the answers to this week’s quiz to find out! (00:43:27)

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Latest public laboratory white paper – Sound Signature Review 6.122 – Combat Application Technologies CAT/ODB/A1/718 on subsonic 300 BLK. Short tech brief for this silencer. Interesting performance. (00:09:25)
PEW Lab Quiz #5. This was a good one, I think – and a lot of folks are participating! Good to see. Let’s go over the answers! (00:51:39)

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Latest public laboratory white paper – Sound Signature Review 6.121 – Primary Weapons Systems PWS BDE 762 on .308! Short tech brief for this modular rifle silencer. Haven’t seen modular rifle stuff in a minute! (00:10:16)
Another PEW lab quiz has come and gone. Per feedback, they stepped up the difficulty. Did you persevere? Or did you succumb to the pressure? Haha – let’s go over the answers! (00:44:06)

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Latest public laboratory white paper – Sound Signature Review 6.120 – CAT/ODB/A1/718 on the 5.56x45mm MK18 SBR. Short tech brief for you, as is our new routine. Controversial silencer? It just might be – because of physics. (00:09:49)
The PEW Lab is releasing another white paper this week. The data has passed review and it’s for Primary Weapon Systems - the PWS BDE 762 on bolt-action .308. The BDE 762 is a modular silencer and a hybrid DMLS / subtractive design! Is DMLS the future of silencers? No, not of all silencers. Of high-performance silencers? Yeah, probably. (00:44:29)
Did you folks get last week’s PEW lab quiz correct AND the weekend quiz? There were two! Let’s go over the answers. You folks are some smart cookies! (00:55:27)

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Latest public laboratory white paper – Sound Signature Review 6.119 – Aero Precision Lahar-30L on the 5.56x45mm MK18 SBR. Short tech brief for you! Let’s get these discussions streamlined. (00:08:12)
The PEW Lab is releasing another white paper this week. The data has passed review and it’s the CAT/ODB/A1/718- that’s right. The CAT ODB – a 7.62mm silencer. We’ll do MK18 data tomorrow. Then more, soon(ish). We’ve got ourselves a 30 cal battle, boys! (00:23:10)
Did you folks get last week’s PEW lab quiz correct? A lot of folks did! Let’s go over the answer in this (hopefully fun) new segment! (00:36:45)

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Can you guess the muzzle devices in today’s photo? Whoever guesses correctly receives the satisfaction of a job well done. (00:20:59)
Listener Questions are back! Let’s hit even more from the 5th solicitation! We’re getting so close! (00:30:29)
New Sound Signature Review this week? You bet! Some interesting data in a regime not quite yet fully explored! (01:03:03)

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Intro (nighttime tomfoolery, CAT, PEW Science Comms @thejaysituation Instagram Channel, etc). (00:00:00)
Advertisements – this timestamp is here so you understand there are things before the ads, so if you skip the ads, you don’t also skip actual content that you may want to hear. (00:10:09)
Sound Signature Review 6.118 – the AAC Ti-RANT 9M-HD, Ti-RANT 9M, and Ti-RANT 9! All on the HK P30L. All configurations! The most in-depth, complete, and high-fidelity Ti-RANT 9 case study ever published. And all with PEW Science member funding! This is the technical discussion to accompany this initial article. More research will be published!

a. Part A – some historical background (00:19:03)

b. Part B – some technical nitty gritty (00:48:12)

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Welcome back! What better way to kick off August than with a new Sound Signature Review! That’s right! Something a little bit different for you folks this week – but a long time coming! I think you’ll get a kick out of it. (00:11:53)
The silencer industry is evolving! So many new manufacturers, all the time. And, a lot of folks are using PEW Science for performance testing and analysis! Another company was made public recently for the civilian market – Combat Application Technologies (CAT). Interesting times! (00:16:06)
Action-packed 2023, I think, will continue. Legacy model testing, new hosts, new silencers, and new companies – thanks for your enthusiasm about the PEW Science Silencer Sound Standard – you have all made it a reality! (00:52:34)

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Sound Signature Review 6.117 – Abel Company Theorem-L on .308 bolt action! This is the technical discussion of the article that was published last week. (00:14:23)
Significant field testing and analysis activities have occurred this summer. The silencer landscape has changed and continues to evolve. PEW Science thanks all members and podcast listeners for the continued support. We’re popping smoke, and will return in August. (01:10:53)

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Listener Questions are back again! More of your queries are addressed from the 5th Solicitation. We’re catching up! (00:11:13)
New Sound Signature Review this week? You betcha! The database grows, performance limits are tested – it’s a great time to be into silencers! (00:54:41)
Huge thanks to all the supporters of PEW Science! In addition to wonderful consumer members, the research cooperative has awesome corporate support! A big PEW Science welcome to Champion Firearms, PTR, the Cody Firearms Museum, and Battle Hawk Armory! (00:58:25)

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Listener Questions are back! Let’s continue answering some from the 5th Solicitation. (00:10:15)
The USP 45 Tactical is a MK23 compact. And as such, it is appropriate for summer beach carry. The quest for the coolest gats - suppressed pistols, and you. (00:58:49)
SCAR Project mini-update: HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti with the KNS discarder. (01:15:28)

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Signature Review 6.116 – the Aero Precision Lahar-30 on the 5.56 MK18 SBR! You already saw bolt action .308 data for the larger Lahar-30L in article 6.112. Now, the mid-size version of the Lahar series is evaluated on 5.56! Mid-size, but short, at 6 inches long. How does it perform? This is the technical discussion of the article published last week. (00:11:26)
Summer time testing is in full gear! A lot of great manufacturers making neat products – a lot of neat data being gathered, and what a great time to be a silencer consumer! Whether you are a weekend warrior coyote hunter, a CQB trainee, a long-range tactical enthusiast, or even just a backyard plinker – there are most likely great things available for you! Thanks for continuing to trust PEW Science to characterize all this stuff – it’s a great joy! (00:56:26)

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New Sound Signature Review this week! Kick off your shoes, put your feet up, and enjoy the detailed characterization of a relatively new silencer on the scene. New players entering the space? Yes. Is it making things interesting? Absolutely! (00:11:26)
The night time is the right time! What happens when you shoot a Flow-Through titanium silencer on a 14.5 inch 5.56 machine gun at night? Does it flash? Does it spark? What about under night vision? What about with thermal? The humanity! I’ll give you some of my recent field experience with the HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti from this past weekend. (00:20:31)
Independent laboratory testing of silencer sound signatures – coupled with engineering analysis. Why do we do it? It’s more than just for trust and mitigating conflicts of interest. The research state of practice and grassroots education; thank you for helping PEW Science build the Silencer Sound Standard research pedigree. (00:58:16)

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Member Research Supplement 6.115 – Flow-Through vs. Conventional silencer technology on bolt action rifles. Signature comparison – with nuance. Dead Air Nomad-Ti vs. HUXWRX Flow 762 Ti vs. Q Thunder Chicken. Members get an in-depth look at just how much the sound signature can change with a Flow-Through silencer, and exactly how it can be interpreted by your ears! (00:09:56)
Silencer Sound Standard Section 7 – PEW Science Rankings. You are all familiar with subsection 7.1 that displays the Rankings Table. Now introducing subsection 7.2, Suppression Rating Visualization Tool! Graphical presentation with weight and length metrics, as well. This tool is only available for supporting members of the effort. Thank you for your support! (00:17:35)
Listener Questions – let’s dive back into the 5th solicitation and hit a couple, today! At least a couple! (00:31:43)

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Signature Review 6.114 – the HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti on the 5.56 MK18 SBR! This is the technical discussion of the publication that was released last Monday, Memorial Day! This is a companion episode to Episode 164 with the discussion of SSS.6.113 – FLOW 762 Ti .308 bolt action performance. (00:18:59)
June is kicking off. There’s more data to publish, tons more to test, and it’s going to be super fun! We will be taking a look at the Surefire SOCOM556-MINI2 – an extremely prolific and popular silencer on loan courtesy of gracious benefactors. KAC 556QDC/CRS-PRT action? Oh man, that too. PEW Science members gonna get some great data! (01:07:43)

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Sound Signature Review 6.113 – the HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti on supersonic .308 bolt action! This is the technical discussion of the publication that was released Monday! We’ll hit the technical discussion of Sound Signature Review 6.114 – the HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti on the 5.56 MK18 SBR, on the next episode. (00:07:50)
Thank you for a wonderful month of May – and for a wonderful 2023, so far. We are almost half way through the year and there have been some BANGERS. PEW Science is trusted, worldwide, for high fidelity objective sound signature characterization. This trust is earned – and earning it is made possible in part by your support. (01:23:57)

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Sound Signature Review 6.112 – the Aero Precision Lahar-30L on supersonic .308 bolt action! This is the technical discussion of the publication that was released last week. (00:09:04)
What’s in store next? Anything coming out of the ol’ PEW Science testing database for you folks? Oh, there is. Hope you are ready for next week! (01:13:32)
Top Gun Range – Houston hangout was a blast. They put on the “Day at the Range with PEW Science.” I was humbled to see a lot of you come out and to meet with you, speak with you about silencers, physics, and general gun stuff! I wish we could have done it for longer! Let’s do it again. Huge thanks to all the corporate and consumer members supporting this effort. (01:16:48)

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Sound Signature Review 6.110 – the Maxim Defense DSX on the 5.56 MK18 SBR! This is the technical discussion of the publication that was released last week. (00:07:48)
Sound Signature Review 6.111 – the Maxim Defense DSX on the 5.56 SURG SBR! Same silencer, same barrel length, same everything – except for the gas port. Technical discussion of Suppressed Upper Receiver Group performance. (00:46:22)
Top Gun Range – Houston is hosting me at their range this Saturday, 13-MAY, from 10AM to 4PM. Come out and say hi if you’re in the area! Huge thanks to them for sponsoring the podcast and setting this up. Big thanks to all of you listening, as well! Also – big welcome to Cobalt Kinetics – the latest corporate member of the effort. (01:15:19)

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Listener Questions are back! Let’s dive back into the 5th Solicitation. (00:09:05)
New Sound Signature Review(s) this week? Strong maybe. Time for something a little different, with a twist. Buckle up? Yes. (00:38:33)
Thank you for all of your interest – worldwide. Becoming the go-to source for independent third-party testing and analysis is very prideful – and a lot of responsibility. Thank you for supporting the effort to make this possible! (00:43:14)

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Sound Signature Review 6.108 – Rugged Razor762 with subsonic 300 BLK! This is the technical discussion of the article published last week. (00:11:10)
Research Supplement 6.109 – The Quietest 300 BLK Subsonic Ammunition. Discreet Ballistics vs. S&B. This one is for PEW Science Members. Let’s talk about why this information may be important for you, in general, regardless of ammo brand. (00:59:28)
Flow-Through technology. Let’s talk about the actual technology, resulting sound signatures, and your expectations. Do you understand the PEW Science Suppression Rating? Do you understand what “loud” means? Let’s go back to the basics of this important topic. (01:07:25)
The support for PEW Science is significant. An open letter to consumers and industry was written by me, and has remained on the website as Section 1 of the Standard, since launch. The Standard remains as it was written. This is purposeful. (01:23:26)

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Listener Questions! Let’s get back to answering your questions from the 5th Solicitation. I learn, you learn, we all learn! (00:08:30)
New Sound Signature Review this week? Quite possibly. Some extra research for members too? Perhaps! (00:55:23)
So much testing. It is the nature of the effort! Shout-out to some PEW Science community grassroots research going on right there in internet land. Consumers testing weapon function with different silencer muzzle devices? Boy howdy…. The effort is strong! (00:59:33)

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Sound Signature Review 6.107 – The Sig Sauer SLH300TI with subsonic 300 BLK. This is the technical discussion of the article published last week! (00:07:52)
The Q Cherry Bomb. Love it or hate it – the proliferation is significant. Let’s talk about its influence on weapon function, as related to gas dynamics at the muzzle. The SCAR isn’t just a pretty face! The data utility of the apparatus is significant. We’ve talked about the Omega Metric. Now, it’s time to introduce and investigate the Alpha parameter. (00:51:39)
Hope you had a great Easter weekend. Field research is something that I think a lot of folks have been doing on their own, which is great to see! Never stop learning and experimenting – pass the torch to those learning from you, such that they can teach others as well. The PEW Science effort is strong – shout out to contributing members! (01:52:34)

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PEW Science SCAR Project Update #10 – Field use of the KNS DiSCARder. The KNS Adjustable Gas Regulator for the FN SCAR. Comparisons with the Mototech SCARburator, with silencers. (00:07:30)
The PEW Science Back Pressure Metric, Omega. A research parameter intended to maximize the utility of externally-measured data. Unintrusive, simple, and accessible. Some pitfalls? Absolutely. Let’s talk about some outliers in the dataset! (00:57:28)
Big things happening in internal PEW Science testing and client testing. Tons of silencers, a lot of data, and great analysis will be enjoyed by all. Thank you for your patience during these busy times, as well as your support – the members are really helping this continue. (01:55:49)

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Sound Signature Review 6.106 – the Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 on supersonic .308. This is the technical discussion of the article published on Sunday! Tons of Surefire data is now available; more than ever before. Do you know why the WARCOMP mount is suboptimal for suppression? (00:05:56)
Three years since the Silencer Sound Standard and the PEW Science Suppression Rating became a reality. They were launched in March of 2020. How has the silencer industry changed since that time? (00:50:59)

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A note about so-called “flow-through” technology. When you increase flow rate significantly, what should you expect? Can there be performance degradation? (00:05:22)
Listener Questions – We’re hundreds of questions in – let’s answer more from the 5th solicitation! (00:17:49)
Thanks to the recent supporters – if you haven’t received a Welcome Email yet, please let me know! Should be back with some fresh data later this week. (00:48:07)

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Sound Signature Review 6.105 – the Thunder Beast Dominus-SR on the 5.56 MK18. This is the technical discussion of the article published on Sunday! Bonus case study with the Surefire SOCOM556-RC2, included for members. (00:07:29)
14.5-inch AR-15 Test Apparatus arriving soon! Is it quieter than the MK18? Probably – but also – you might not break your silencers as easily! (01:08:30)
Huge thank you to PEW Science members – you made the most recent article possible. It took a village, and the team delivered. Getting a lot of offers to send silencers for testing – thank you for your generosity, support, and enthusiasm! Got feedback from several of you regarding your silencer use cases and expectations of silencer performance. (01:14:12)

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Silencer Research – figuring out the silencer for you. Want to hear it in person? Experience shooting it? Might be a good idea! Combine data with experience; it can help! (00:08:55)
Listener Questions – Deep into the 5th Solicitation. The way out is through! (00:34:36)
PEW Science internal R&D – total signature reduction, and in different environments. Flash, reflections, team environments; there are a variety of factors that define a signature of a suppressed small arm weapon system. For which purposes are you reducing yours? (00:56:23)

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Sound Signature Review 6.104 – the KAC 5.56 QDC on the 5.56 MK18. This is the technical discussion of the article published on Sunday! (00:07:20)
The 14.5-inch midlength gas AR test uppers have been purchased. Now we wait! What, if any, predictions do you guys have for performance changes from the 10.3-inch MK18? (00:56:24)
Folks seem to be using the data appropriately! Folks choosing silencers for their guns – sometimes they aren’t looking for the quietest stuff. But, they do know what their use cases are – that’s how looking at a silencer’s features, along with the Suppression Rating, can help! Big thanks to the members who make it all possible. (01:01:52)

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PEW Science testing with longer AR-15 barrels. Next up? 14.5-inch midlength gas. Simple? Absolutely not. Let’s talk about the factors influencing this host selection. (00:11:41)
First quarter 2023 is swamped, but productive. Recent field-testing updates, current workload, and expectations. Hearing Protection Act? Probably not. (00:53:25)
Shout out to Detective D. in Kansas – he is a LEO, a podcast listener, and follower of the effort. His daughter also made some patches to make fun of us enthusiasts and our night vision addictions, etc. Quality listeners, quality people, and heartfelt support. This is what the effort is all about – and we’re all learning together! (01:04:37)

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Research Supplement SSS.6.103 – The Quietest 5.56 SBR Silencers - Taming the MK18, Part 4 - HUXWRX vs. Otter Creek Labs vs. CGS vs. Surefire. This is a cursory update to the MK18 in-depth analytical comparison series, for PEW Science Members. (00:08:45)
Listener questions! We’re back in the 5th solicitation and now is a good time to answer some of your queries! (00:14:23)
Support from PEW Science members is really amazing. From the consumers to the manufacturers, to the dealers, it’s awesome. Big shout out to Andrew – a member from Nevada who sent some different O-rings to try with the KAC silencer! (01:04:10)

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Sound Signature Review SSS.6.102 – The Otter Creek Labs Lithium on the HK SP5 9mm submachinegun. This is the technical discussion of this test data and analysis. (00:06:30)
Thank you for your support, which enables this research to continue. Just created a new PEW Science Corporate Supporters page to help thank industry entities! Also, a quick note about the use of PEW Science Rankings and the Suppression Rating, to better inform silencer choices for your use case. There are other parameters to consider, as well – many use cases are different! (00:48:45)

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The YouTube Firearms Policy, and you. Does it matter? It might – and possibly, more than you may think. (00:09:08)
PEW Science SCAR Project Update #9 – the KNS DiSCARder. The KNS Adjustable Gas Regulator for the FN SCAR. How does it compare to the Mototech SCARburator? Initial thoughts. (01:12:24)
New Sound Signature Review this week. That’s right! We’ll kick off February with something a little different. (01:35:22)
Quick update on some of the requested testing from PEW Science members, clients, and the public. Barrel lengths and shooting environment matter! Thanks for all your support – it helps to be able to continue this type of research. It is also helping create a space and opportunities for new companies to thrive! (01:37:43)

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Sound Signature Review 6.101 – The CGS SCI-SIX on the 5.56 MK18. This the technical discussion of the SCI-SIX Program. (00:07:08)
The KAC MOD.MK23/USP silencer. Been shooting it on the MK23, been liking it, can’t wait to test it! Is .45 ACP better than subsonic 300 BLK? I mean, maybe. (01:36:52)
New PEW Science testing - the effort continues. As we start to explore more use cases, testing may evolve! What are some of your most desired setups? Most desired locations? How will you use YOUR silencer? (01:50:09)

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Sound Signature Review 6.101 – The CGS SCI-SIX on the 5.56 MK18. This is an introductory discussion of the SCI-SIX Program; the silencer should be publicly released this week. (00:09:32)
Listener Questions? You bet! Let’s jump in and answer some, in the spirit of SHOT week. (00:50:15)
Thank you all for your strong support in the new year. As more companies create new products, and push the boundaries of performance, there are several paths for them to choose. It’s very exciting to see which directions are followed in silencer design! (01:03:34)

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Sound Signature Review 6.100 – The Dead Air Nomad-30 (1st Gen) on the 5.56 MK18! This is the technical discussion. (00:05:36)
The KAC MK23 silencer on the HK MK23 Offensive Combat Handgun. Good golly, miss molly. Is it special? Yeah, you betcha. First impressions. (00:46:31)
PEW Science and podcast merch coming soon? Maybe not soon, but one podcast listener did get some for Christmas. He’s now a PEW Science member – big shout out to this gentleman and his wife, who reached out to try to surprise him. We made a Christmas miracle happen! (01:02:26)

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Sound Signature Review 6.99 – The Q Full Nelson with subsonic 300 BLK. The introduction was last episode. This is the technical discussion. (00:12:12)
New Year? Yes! New Sound Signature Review this week! You betcha. Big deal? Probably for a lot of you, yes. (01:43:18)
What a wonderful year 2022 was for PEW Science and the Silencer Sound Standard! All of us helped a lot of people. Throughout the year, education proliferated throughout the industry and we are all better for it. Let’s do the same in 2023 – with emphasis! Also, machine guns are cool. Try to shoot one this year. It should be one of your goals. (01:47:10)

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Sound Signature Review 6.99 – The Q Full Nelson with subsonic 300 BLK. Early review, before the holidays! This review is published concurrently with this episode, so this is an introductory discussion. (00:06:25)
Some more Listener Questions before the holidays?! You bet your sweet suppressed small arms collection there is. Let’s do it! (00:37:12)
I just appeared on Episode 149 of T.Rex Talk with Isaac from T.REX ARMS! We discuss testing, the firearm industry ecosystem, integrity, and the development of the Citizen Defense Industry. What a great way to end the year! To all the listeners, readers, and PEW Science members – thanks for making 2022 amazing. (01:00:27)

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Ah, the Brownells BRN-4. Accessible HK416? Possibly. Confusing specifications? Definitely. Check out the new PEW Science Small Arms Technical Data page on the website for some help! (00:05:46)
Let’s keep going with Listener Questions from the 5th Solicitation! Some more answers to your queries before the holidays will be great. (00:35:12)
PEW Science testing has wrapped up for 2022 and we have a lot of exciting test programs booked for the new year! Analysis continues and the research effort is fueled by your support. Thank you, sincerely. (01:17:14)

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Sound Signature Review 6.98 – YHM Turbo T2 – 5.56 data with the MK18 – technical discussion. (00:06:13)
Let’s continue with Listener Questions from the 5th Solicitation! This is always a fun time. (00:42:46)
Every time I delve into a new firearm platform, I am amazed at both the lack and inaccuracy of information. Enter: the HK416. Thank goodness we don’t have to worry about that with silencers anymore – thanks to all the PEW Science members making this happen! Grassroots support is saving silencers, one test at a time. (01:14:11)

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Oh, good golly Miss Molly – it’s Listener Questions time again! Let’s start to answer your questions from the 5th Solicitation! We’re to almost 300 so far! (00:11:21)
Sound Signature Review 6.98 – YHM Turbo T2 – 5.56 data with the MK18 – published concurrently with this podcast episode! Thanksgiving is coming up. I am thankful I could get this to you! This is an introductory discussion. (00:52:42)
You know what sucks? When the deer you are hunting since watching him all summer gets hit by a car. That sucks. But you know what doesn’t suck? All of the great support from the PEW Science family. That’s right – consumer, dealer, and manufacturer members – I am very thankful for all of you. You all make this happen. (01:02:25)

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Sound Signature Review 6.96 – HUXWRX CA$H 9K on the HK P30L semiauto full-size 9mm pistol. Technical discussion. Interesting performance! (00:04:46)
Sound Signature Review 6.97 – HUXWRX CA$H 9K on the HK SP5 9mm submachinegun. Technical discussion. The MP5 can benefit from lower back pressure??? (00:45:36)
Significant, consistent effort – both inside and outside PEW Science. Thank you for your patience, and your support. A note about the testing and analysis effort and a reminder about the PEW Science mission, for those of you who are new to this and those who have forgotten. (00:58:26)

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Whitetail deer hunting – suppressed, and with thermal? The future is now, old man! (00:08:22)
New Sound Signature Reviews this week? Multiple? Maybe. You can have a little data, as a treat. (01:05:21)
Just finished sending the latest batch of Welcome Emails to the new PEW Science members – thank you so much for your support! Your grassroots contributions to the effort have enabled it to continue; normalizing suppressed small arms is a team effort. And it’s working! (01:10:46)

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Sound Signature Review 6.94 – the Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L with subsonic 300BLK. Technical discussion. (00:11:49)
Sound Signature Review 6.95 – the Otter Creek Labs Polonium-K on the 5.56 MK18 SBR. Technical discussion. (00:57:28)
Warm welcome to several new corporate PEW Science supporters. We now have Maxim Defense, JK Armament, Swamp Yankee Arms, QD Specialties, Meta Suppressors, and No Respawn Tactical! That’s right. Six more companies supporting the Silencer Sound Standard and PEW Science! (01:39:35)

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Sound Signature Review 6.94 – the Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L with subsonic 300BLK! Introductory discussion. (00:07:22)
Sound Signature Review 6.95 – the Otter Creek Labs Polonium-K on the 5.56 MK18 SBR! Introductory discussion. (00:12:59)
Suppressing your pistol. Is it easy? Not always. Should it be? One can dream. Let’s get into the mechanics with this introductory discussion. (00:27:30)
Early deliverables this week; the effort has delivered quality information to PEW Science members and the public, regularly. Your support makes this possible. Thank you for helping to make The Silencer Sound Standard and Suppression Rating the true industry benchmark for suppression performance. (01:08:46)

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Sound Signature Review 6.92 – the Dead Air Sandman-S on the 5.56 MK18 SBR! Technical discussion. (00:07:24)
Member Research Supplement 6.93 – Dead Air Sandman-S end caps. The Dead Air 30 caliber end cap vs. 5.56 end cap – does it make a difference? (00:51:55)
Some folks have reached out regarding interest in characterization of foreign silencers. The Russo-Ukrainian war has actually driven some traffic to PEW Science. Interesting times. Thank you to the members who have been sharing their experiences with PEW Science and the world! (01:04:47)

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General suppressed small arm loudness. Expectations for new silencer users. “What is a good first silencer” – asked often. Answered…. seldomly. Proper use of the Rankings Table at pewscience.com (00:07:04)
New Sound Signature Review this week. Long awaited? Yes. Good to be able to put a pin in some things you folks have asked about. (00:45:23)
Whitetail deer hunting seasons all over the United States are kicking off – rifle seasons will happen very soon. Are you ready to hunt suppressed? Still holding out? If so, consider a silencer for next season. The PEW Science effort, with member support, has created an ecosystem in which your kit selection should be easier than ever. (00:47:59)

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Sound Signature Review 6.90 and 6.91 – the Resilient Suppressors RS9 on the HK SP5 and SP5K-PDW 9mm submachineguns. A performance surprise, for most! (00:06:36)
PEW Science Predator Project Update #3 – merging thermal with night vision on your helmet? Chinese bridges? What in tarnation?! I’m gonna have me some fun… (00:55:47)
Flash testing? Not yet. Flash research? Why not? Some fun internal PEW Science research shared on social media. HUXWRX FLOW 556k and Surefire SOCOM762-MIN2 at night! As the effort evolves, we are reminded of all the wonderful community, industry, and member support. Thank you for making all this happen. (01:15:59)

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Listener Questions – they’re back! Let’s see how far we get in the group from the 4th solicitation. (00:07:11)
New Sound Signature Reviews this week. Multiple reviews; an important dataset. A novel discovery. (01:14:13)
We are in the tail-end of 2022 and the effort is strong. PEW Science members have stuck with it, and your support has fueled incredible research. As more host weapons are added to the Standard, applicability of the data will continue to grow. Thank you for making this a reality. (01:20:18)

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Sound Signature Reviews 6.88 and 6.89 – the Diligent Defense Enticer Series. The Enticer L-Ti and Enticer S-Ti with subsonic 300 BLK. Technical Discussion. (00:04:47)
The PEW Science Predator Project Update #2 – thermal, night vision, both… all on your face? Possible. Practical? Can be. Limitations? Oh, you bet. (00:39:15)
Many kind words from many industry parties, and encouraging feedback from PEW Science members – it makes the effort worth it. Shout out to a couple new corporate members – Metasuppressors, No Respawn Tactical, and QD Specialties. Your support is appreciated. (01:02:07)

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The Predator Project – LARPing as an alien from another world, here to hunt with technology eclipsing that of the inhabitants of Earth. Far-fetched? Surprisingly not. Night vision, thermal, and you. (00:09:08)
New Sound Signature Review this week? Why not two? Let’s go back and hit some stuff that needs characterizing. (00:50:59)
Just finished a wonderful field-testing program – really great data, and some really fantastic research progression for our PEW Science R&D clients. The end results? Better products, for you. Thank you for your support! (00:54:24)

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PEW Science SCAR Project Update #8 – Using the Mototech SCARburator with the Surefire SOCOM762-RC (not RC2) and the SOCOM-MIN2. (00:07:23)
Sound Signature Review 6.87 – Resilient Suppressors RSP on the HK P30L semiauto full-size 9mm pistol. Technical discussion. Boy, was this neat! (00:45:21)
Testing keeps happening and we keep moving further down the path of grassroots funded research. PEW Science is working hard for you – and your support helps a lot! (01:07:57)

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PEW Science SCAR Project Update #7 – Using the Mototech SCARburator to tune the weapon for suppressed use. Things to consider. (00:09:32)
New Sound Signature Review this week? Oh yes. Am I excited? Boy howdy, am I. Big things. Disruptive things. Buckle up. (01:20:40)
Thermal sights and you: how to spend more money than you thought you would, and not be completely upset, necessarily. (01:24:14)
Thanks for your support. I mean it. Direct feedback indicates PEW Science is doing some good. Your support fuels the effort and members are gracious and tenacious. Good rhyme. (01:45:14)

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Member Research Supplement 6.85 – Unsuppressed Subguns; the HK SP5 and SP5K-PDW as Silencer Test Hosts (Public Article) (00:08:11)
Sound Signature Review 6.86 – GSL Phoenix on the MP5! Well, SP5. Regardless, how cool was that? And, third party engineering peer review! What a time to be alive. (00:53:15)
No time for a SCAR update today (we’ll do one on the Mototech SCARburator next time). I updated the website for PEW Science Members. Now you have your own Rankings table, so you can get directly to your articles from the table itself. Thank you for your support, and for your patience! (01:35:41)

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Member Research Supplement 6.84 – Taming the MK18, Part 3 – HUXWRX vs. Otter Creek Labs vs. Surefire. Surprise! Real data and analysis to wrinkle your brain. (00:09:55)
New Sound Signature Review this week? Not only that – there is more this week than you may know. More research included too? What could it be? Certainly, silencer related…. right? (00:26:23)
Listener Questions! Solicitation #4 continues. Let’s dive back in! We still have a lot to cover. (00:30:51)
Heartfelt communications have been received from consumer members of PEW Science, and also R&D / Testing clients. It brings me joy that this brings you joy. So, for that, we are all fortunate. The landscape continues to change, and with grassroots support, the movement has spread not only far, but deep. It has roots! (01:06:36)

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Sound Signature Review 6.83 – the HUXWRX FLOW 556k on the 5.56 MK18 AR15 SBR – technical discussion. Interesting performance! (00:07:34)
SCAR Project – micro-update #6. Hitting the 800-round mark; experience so far, suppressed, and gas dynamics. (01:25:39)
The suppressed small arms landscape is changing. What is next on the horizon? Many PEW Science members have shared their thoughts with me, regarding emerging technologies. How far out are we, from new innovation? (01:42:50)

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Sound Signature Review 6.82 - the Energetic Armament ARX on the 5.56 MK18 AR15 SBR – technical discussion. Controversial? Shouldn’t be. (00:08:47)
Early deliverable, today! Sound Signature Review 6.83 – the HUXWRX FLOW 556k on the 5.56 MK18 AR15 SBR – cursory, introductory discussion. This one is wild! (01:03:14)
It warms my heart to see so many folks using the data and analysis for great benefit! Several hunting stories were shared with me recently; elk, bear, all types of great game animals taken with suppressed rifles! And, the data helped the users in the selection process! This is PEW Science, living and breathing. Thank you for your support. (01:11:06)

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Rifle recoil? Does it matter? It can. PEW Science SCAR Project micro-update #5. (00:10:30)
New Sound Signature Review this week? 5.56 is back on deck. Is there more to learn? (00:28:07)
Listener Questions are back! Let’s hit a few from Solicitation #4! (00:32:08)
Thank you to all the PEW Science members for not only your support, but also for educating the public responsibly. Suppressed small arms are more popular than ever, and consumer expectations are getting more reasonable! (01:06:39)

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Sound Signature Review 6.81 – the Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L on supersonic .308 bolt action; technical discussion. (00:04:19)
FN SCAR 17S CQC .308 Play Date – PEW Science SCAR Project Update #4. A short, but cursory update. (00:37:33)
Thank you all for your patience during this busy time – your PEW Science member questions and client requests are answered in the order received. I appreciate you! (01:00:49)

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The PEW Science SCAR Project – Update #3. Optics, color-coordination, and initial unsuppressed testing of signature and kinematics. (00:08:52)
New Sound Signature Review this week? Boy howdy. There is. Buckle up! (01:14:54)
Several large internal client test programs have just completed here at PEW Science. There are a variety of review deliverables that will be coming for you folks. Huge thanks to the incredible clients that trust PEW Science to perform this work. Big thanks to all the members making this effort possible. Community! (01:17:07)

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Sound Signature Review 6.79 - the Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S on .308 bolt action rifle! Technical Discussion. (00:08:24)
Sound Signature Review 6.80 – the Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-K, also on .308 bolt action. Technical discussion for the shorter version of the Anthem series. (00:40:55)
The PEW Science SCAR Project is underway. Boy howdy…. Already learning things. This is awesome. (01:01:21)
Hope everyone had a wonderful Independence Day celebration! Thanks to PEW Science members for the support. Big welcome to two new corporate members – PWS Weapons Systems and Griffin Armament! Also, shout out to the Orange County, Florida SWAT! (01:27:24)

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Two test reports for you folks today – early deliverables! Sound Signature Review 6.79 - the Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S and Sound Signature Review 6.80 – the Anthem-K, both on supersonic .308! Interesting data - Introductory discussion. This is a big deal. (00:08:28)
It’s SCAR time, ladies and gentlemen. Oh yes. 308. God’s caliber. Let’s talk about the SCAR, and the why. The PEW Science SCAR Project. (00:27:38)
Wonderful testing recently – big thanks to PEW Science clients, new, existing, and future! Big shout out to all the consumer members and general users in the PEW Science community. You guys are getting silencers for all your guns and it’s a joy to see! You are normalizing suppressed small arms. (01:02:02)

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Special note for a listener – and his dad. Blake, what doesn’t kill you makes your stronger. (00:10:03)
Sound Signature Review 6.78 – KAC QDSS-NT4 on the 5.56 MK18. Technical discussion! (00:19:28)
Received some pretty big contributions recently. I am very honored, and the PEW Science effort is being fostered by generous folks and all the members and clients. I humbly salute you, and hope you continue to find benefit from this work. (01:15:57)

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A lot of recent field testing – multiple test programs, multiple surprises, incredible time to be in the silencer game! (00:09:16)
New Sound Signature Review this week? Oh yes. Long time coming? Probably. (00:28:33)
Listener Questions are back – let’s dive in again and address your queries. (00:34:42)
The community is enthusiastic, educated, and becoming stronger. Every day, folks use the published data and analysis to inform themselves, others, and push the boundaries of the technology. Shout out to Charlie’s Custom Clones – a new corporate PEW Science member dealer. Thank you all for your support! (01:21:17)

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Sound Signature Review 6.76 – Rugged Razor556 on the 5.56 MK18 AR15 SBR – technical discussion. (00:09:30)
Member Research Supplement 6.77 – Razor556 vs. Razor762 with different end caps on the MK18. (01:31:40)
Briefly – the AAC Ti-RANT 9M-HD? What in tarnation… (01:34:07)

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NRAAM – short recap. Anything stand out in the silencer world? Dead Air Sierra-5 and new Surefire? (00:08:10)
New Sound Signature Review this week? Oh yes. Member Research coming too! (00:28:37)
Listener Questions – let’s hit another round. This is always fun, I think. (00:35:26)
Really eye-opening meetings this past weekend. The support for PEW Science is non-trivial, and extremely tangible. The companies, entities, and consumer supporters are amazing. Big shout-out to Swiss CNC. PEW Science corporate member and an incredible manufacturer. (01:09:37)

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Sound Signature Review 6.75 – Otter Creek Labs Polonium on the MK18 with 5.56! Technical discussion. (00:05:32)
Are we experiencing a 5.56 silencer renaissance? Possibly. Survey says….. (01:21:12)
There are significant parties in the firearm community who support PEW Science. T.REX ARMS, and other corporate members of the effort, help tremendously. The biggest supporters are you – the consumers. Thank you. (01:32:57)

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Recent Testing. Adding to the pile, and the huge backlog. 5.56 stuff? Oh yeah. KAC? Yeah, that too. (00:06:58)
Listener questions – why not?! Let’s answer some riddles from you – the audience. (00:25:46)
New Sound Signature Review this week? Boy howdy is there one coming, and you need to buckle up. Strap in tightly, sir or ma’am. (01:02:42)
The effort grows, and as it grows, PEW Science members continue to be the backbone. Thank you for your support; it is unwavering, powerful, and thoughtful. (01:05:26)

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Sound Signature Review 6.74 – Silencer Central Banish 30 on a supersonic 308 bolt action! Technical discussion. (00:05:29)
The MP5 is important. Let’s talk about why you need to understand the difference between the full size and the MP5K (SP5 vs. SP5K-PDW). (00:46:13)
Upcoming testing? Yes. Excitement? Always. Stay tuned. KAC? That too. (00:51:31)
Thank you for your support. True grassroots support is rare, and PEW Science members knock it out of the park. Your contributions to the effort are changing the industry and the state of practice. (00:55:21)

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Let’s talk about gear. What do you actually use and why? Does it really matter? Sometimes. (00:15:24)
Listener Questions – strap in for some more brain teasers from you folks. Good stuff! (00:57:05)
New Sound Signature Review this week? Yes, friends. (01:39:58)
Thanks to the PEW Science members; consumers, dealers, manufacturers – all great! Big thanks to AR Build Junkie for the fun interview! (01:42:37)

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Sound Signature Review 6.73 – Surefire SOCOM762-RC2 on the MK18! Technical discussion. (00:12:59)
Sporting Clays. Did you know that everyone just sits and watches unsuppressed gunshots all day without hearing protection? It’s wild. (01:28:49)
Thank you to the PEW Science members who have been spreading the word. Thanks to Open Source Defense for the wonderful eForm 4 article as well! (01:32:36)

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Research Supplement 6.72 – Taming the MK18, Part 2 – Surefire vs. CGS. This one was for members. Hope you enjoyed and found it informative! (00:11:25)
Listener Questions – let’s dive back into the 4th solicitation! I love answering these and I think you folks enjoy it, as well. It’s great to help folks by spreading knowledge. (00:18:05)
New Sound Signature Review coming this week? Yes, friends. 5.56x45mm? I mean, most likely. We’re due, I think. (00:49:41)
Thank you to all the new PEW Science members who recently joined to support the effort. We all owe you thanks for your contribution to the Silencer Sound Standard and the state of practice. The industry is in your debt. (01:06:08)

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Sound Signature Review 6.71 – the CGS Hyperion with 300 BLK Subsonic; technical discussion. (00:10:04)
PEW Science 9mm subgun test hosts rolling in. First up? The HK SP5K-PDW. From Germany, with love. (01:13:02)
Incredible feedback from dealers, consumers, manufacturers, and even YouTube reviewers! Shout-out to Alabama Arsenal and all the PEW Science members, world-wide. (01:49:26)

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Listener Questions are back again! The fourth solicitation just concluded – let’s dive in! (00:11:47)
New Sound Signature Review this week? Booooy howdy… you betcha. This may be what is referred to as a “barn burner.” Maybe. Could be using that term incorrectly. (00:50:22)
Got a test sample of the new Rugged Razor556. I’ll work this one into the test schedule! (00:53:19)
Thank you to all the new PEW Science members who have joined to support the effort! You make this possible, and for that, the entire suppressed small arms community is in your debt. (00:57:51)

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The Silencer Sound Standard turns two this week! Happy Anniversary to all of you – your support made the new industry standard a reality! (00:10:34)
Sound Signature Review 6.69 – Silencer Central Banish 30 Gold on supersonic .308 – technical discussion. (00:17:28)
Sound Signature Review 6.70 – Silencer Central Banish 30 Gold on subsonic 300 BLK – technical discussion. (00:51:13)
Do you have a moment to speak about the Surefire OBC and short dwell time for silencer use? 11.5 mid gang, please gather. Also, KAC. Maybe. They are aware of the effort. So is Rooftop Defense. What in tarnation? (01:15:30)

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Should you Form 1 a potato? No. But also, yes. Let’s talk BATFE FATD Technical Bulletins. (00:14:08)
Listener Questions are back! Let’s wrap up the last solicitation! (00:31:04)
New Sound Signature Review this week? Yes, friends. Multiple. Should be interesting! (01:02:30)
PEW Science was founded to benefit the end user. Thank you to consumer, military, law enforcement, and government end users. Your support and confidence in the effort is heartwarming and I am honored to have it. (01:04:55)

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More ATF eForm 1 tomfoolery? Well, yes. Were we right last time in our speculation? Also yes. (00:11:04)
Sound Signature Review 6.67 – the Diligent Defense Co. Enticer L-Ti on supersonic .308 – technical discussion. (00:18:17)
Sound Signature Review 6.68 – the Diligent Defense Co. Enticer S-Ti (the shorter version) on supersonic .308 – technical discussion. (01:16:07)
PEW Science support is strong. By the people, for the people. The members, manufacturers, and dealers help! Together, the industry Standard is alive and working! (01:36:29)

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ATF eForm 1 Mass-Disapprovals? Developing. Tell your friends. Here’s what I know. (00:10:26)
New Sound Signature Review this week? You betcha. Maybe even more than one. (01:08:46)
Thank you for supporting the effort. Grassroots enthusiasm for research is keeping this going – PEW Science members are the cream of the crop. (01:13:47)

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Notes about research motivations and observations – behavior; both technical and human. (00:07:26)
Sound Signature Review 6.66 – the CGS Helios QD on the MK18 5.56 SBR. With the direct-thread mount. Technical discussion. (00:18:32)
Welcome to all the new PEW Science members! Thank you for your support. Some new R&D clients too – the research pedigree is gaining both depth and breadth. (01:37:57)

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Caught you by surprise, didn’t I? Member Research Supplement 6.65: Taming the MK18 – Surefire vs. OSS. (00:07:56)
New Sound Signature Review coming this week. Highly anticipated? Yes. Complicated? Absolutely. Worth checking out? Most likely. (00:15:31)
Silencer mounts – almost a new industry in and of itself. What a time to be alive! (00:24:55)
Huge shout-out to PEW Science clients and all the new and existing members. Your support is amazing, the deliverables have been useful to people, and you folks make it all happen! (00:54:16)

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Sound Signature Review 6.64 – the OSS HX-QD 556k with 5.56 on the MK18. Technical discussion! (00:28:48)
Stacked data publications coming. Might publish some Member Research too. We’ll see! (01:29:38)
Who cares about silencer diameter, anyway? Also – welcome to the new PEW Science members! (01:31:24)

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Field testing – always exciting. Always learning. Always improving! (00:10:15)
New Sound Signature Review this week? Maybe. Was just out in the field, so could be late or not at all, but we’re gonna give it the ol’ college try. (00:18:32)
Do you have a moment to talk about the Surefire SOCOM556-RC2? Also, let’s talk about silencer behavior. (00:21:03)
Humbling support from gracious benefactors – big shout-out to PEW Science members and clients! I would like to welcome a new supporter of the podcast and the overall effort – True Shot Gun Club out of Arizona! (00:45:31)

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Sound Signature Review 6.63 – The KGM R30 on supersonic .308; technical discussion. (00:07:40)
Griffin Armament EZ-LOK: you know, guys… I think they did it!!! (01:11:05)
Warm welcome to the new PEW Science members! Some long-time listeners and readers have thrown their hat into the ring to support the effort. Humbling and awesome; thank you! (01:25:57)

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Support for the PEW Science effort has been very heartwarming. It’s important to try to help others and educate; try not to do the opposite, if you can. (00:09:05)
New Sound Signature Review this week! It’s a long one… buckle up! (00:23:05)
Listener questions – haven’t hit these in a while, so let’s dive in to some! (00:31:43)
More field testing coming up – thank you for your patience as we ramp back up after the holidays and navigate crazy weather from mother nature! (01:09:59)

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Sound Signature Review 6.62 – SilencerCo Omega 9K with 300 BLK subsonic – technical discussion. (00:13:07)
40mm. 40 mike-mike. Bloop! Also – anything can fit with a KAC URX 3.1 if you MAKE IT FIT. (01:01:53)
Thank you all for your feedback on the recent .45-70 testing apparatus solicitation; a lot of feedback on ammunition and host. PEW Science members are very active in the new year and it is greatly appreciated! (01:16:04)

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Big-bore silencer host selection update. Anybody shoot .45-70? Boy howdy… (00:09:17)
New Sound Signature Review this week. It’s a new year; let’s get weird. Well, maybe not too weird. (00:26:37)
Which silencers are you most excited about right now? Honestly, I’m sort of wondering what is going on with Surefire. That one might be one of the big ones. Also, who can tackle high flow like OSS? (00:29:12)
Fairly caught-up on new PEW Science member welcome emails, client interactions, and administrative items. If you’ve been missing me on comms – reach out again! Thank you all for your support. (00:42:43)

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Sound Signature Review 6.61 – The Q Trash Panda on the MK18; technical discussion. (00:09:24)
That new build itch – getting that perfect handguard, gas system, and barrel length for your preferences – it can be really fun! (01:09:08)
New test host selection. Big-bore silencers – 46 caliber. First on the agenda? .45-70. Let’s talk about it! (01:21:01)
Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Let’s move into this new year with great motivation for continued good data, learning, and industry advancement! To all PEW Science members – your support means the world. The largest public effort to fully characterize suppressed small arms continues! (01:28:36)

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Sound Signature Review 6.61 – The Q Trash Panda on the MK18. Early 5.56 data this week! (00:09:24)
Do silencers increase muzzle velocity? They can, a little bit. Let’s talk about the why and how, and why you should be careful when watching YouTube. (00:23:16)
The best Christmas Gift of all is the support that PEW Science members bring to the effort. Grassroots support. We are in your debt. Also, PEW Science dealers send cool silencers to test. Like the new Sig SLX stuff! (00:52:40)

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Sound Signature Review 6.60 – KGM R556 and the MK18; technical discussion. (00:08:28)
Listener Questions! Christmas is coming soon, and your questions are the gifts of knowledge that keep on giving. (00:50:11)
Possible deer population control test case for subsonic 300 BLK. Managing wildlife and habitat is cool. Suppressed small arm research is also cool. Why not both? (01:09:53)
Welcome to all the new PEW Science members – your kind words are appreciated, as well as your suggestions for research direction(s). Thank you all for your support! (01:20:09)

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ATF eForm 4 update. Why not. Speculation? I mean, maybe. Reliable information? Possibly. What will happen to the Form 1 community? (00:08:47)
300BLK. At this point, I feel like it is a meme. But, it’s also not. I may be adopting it more seriously this coming year. (00:36:02)
New Sound Signature Review coming this week! What could it be? You will literally never guess. Probably. (00:52:10)
Listener Questions are back! We took a short break from these – so let’s dive back in! (00:53:41)
Just did a podcast with the CBRNart folks! Their show is called the Art and War Podcast – I am on Episode 22. They are wonderful folks, and it was a very wonderful experience; go check them out! Also, thank you to the wonderful new PEW Science members! (01:15:46)

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Sound Signature Review 6.58 – The Rugged Razor on the 5.56 MK18 – technical discussion. Data came early. Let’s talk about it! (00:14:51)
PEW Science Member Research Supplement 6.59 – The Rugged Razor with the 5.56 Endcap – technical notes. This was an early Thanksgiving treat for members – thanks for your support! (01:16:16)
Just went hunting – a lot of great deer, but nothing taken yet. Did take a large hog – used the CGS Hyperion on the Q Fix – great experience! (01:20:59)
The grassroots support of the PEW Science initiative is great, and the industry is taking note. Several manufacturers have indicated that change is being forced; innovation is being spurred by the data and analysis being published. PEW Science members are directly responsible for this phenomenon – cheers! (01:41:57)

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Sound Signature Review 6.58 – The Rugged Razor on the 5.56 MK18! This is live now, with the release of this podcast. Happy Thanksgiving! (00:13:04)
PEW Science Member Research Supplement 6.59 – The Rugged Razor with the 5.56 Endcap. This is live now too! This one is only for PEW Science members – thank you so much for your support! (00:20:12)
Listener questions – let’s dive back in! Some pre-Thanksgiving day queries; you folks always ask great questions, and I think the community benefits from it! (00:26:48)
Thank you again for all the support. The PEW Science Army is numerous, motivated, intelligent, and the highest quality subset of gun enthusiasts on the planet. Furthermore, those that are members are literally changing the game for everyone. We are in your debt – now go eat some turkey and be merry! (01:09:08)

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Sound Signature Review 6.57 – The Surefire SOCOM300-SPS on the Q mini Fix. Subsonic 300 BLK; purpose-built? Yeah, definitely. (00:10:19)
Internal PEW Science research – quick update. Some observations with regard to 5.56x45mm, 7.62x51mm, and 300 BLK. Also, eyeing some high-interest test specimens (looking at you, Sig). (00:55:33)
Welcome to all the new PEW Science members – thank you for your support! Some of you folks asked about other ways to support, and if you could donate – so that function is now on the Reviews and Rankings pages! Appreciate your willingness to help the effort. (01:05:28)

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Member Research Supplement 6.56 – The Quietest .308 Rifle Silencers – Detailed Sound Comparison. This article dropped this past Sunday for PEW Science members. Thank you for your support! (00:11:28)
New Sound Signature Review coming this week. Highly requested. Out of left field? I mean, at this point, who knows…. really. (00:18:17)
Griffin CAM-LOK…. And now…. Griffin EZ-LOK? How the turn tables. Or something. Let’s talk about this apparently new embodiment; an Instagram story sketch come to life – and fast. (00:20:52)
Listener Questions – let’s dive in again! PEW Science members make this effort and podcast happen, so if you aren’t a member, and are getting questions answered here – go find one and thank them. They are doing this for you! (00:38:07)

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Sound Signature Review 6.55 – the Dead Air Nomad-L on supersonic .308 – technical discussion. Interesting silencer – let’s talk about it! (00:12:55)
So many hunting setup questions lately – what is your preferred hunting silencer for medium game? A lot of feedback about 300 BLK last time – what silencers are you using for it? (01:11:17)
PEW Science members – you are loyal and vocal, and your support is amazing. Welcome to a few new members; your support is awesome and so are your suggestions! (01:18:22)

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New Sound Signature Review coming this week. Finally. Will it be worth the wait? All signs point to… probably. (00:10:39)
What do you guys use to kill deer? Are you actually using 300 BLK? Really? I’m thinking I miiiight try supersonic. Maybe. (00:16:11)
Listener Questions – let’s dive back in! Your questions are always great! (00:30:36)
Great big welcome to our new PEW Science member supporters from across the nation – we are making this happen, together. Oh, big shout-out to Beretta USA. Great folks (01:07:09)

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New Sound Signature Review coming soon – this week? I thought so, but maybe not. But it is coming and you’re gonna like it! (00:10:26)
Quick Fanny Pack Update – it’s great. Highly recommended. (00:14:17)
Listener Questions – let’s dive back into the third solicitation from you folks! (00:30:14)
Warm welcome to the new PEW Science members who have chosen to support the effort. Your grassroots love and support is amazing, welcome, and motivating! (01:14:17)

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Sound Signature Review 6.54 – the OSS HX-QD 556 on the MK18 – technical discussion. (00:11:45)
Fanny packs? Yes. If they’re not already back, they should be. So versatile, and dare I say… attractive? (01:16:49)
Huge PEW Science welcome to some new corporate supporters! Discreet Ballistics, now out of Wyoming (formerly New Hampshire) and Dark Horse Tactical out of Nevada! Honored to have the support of these folks. Also – another huge welcome to all the new consumer members of PEW Science. Grassroots; we’re doing this together! (01:23:26)

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Used a small hunting silencer last year. Gonna try using a big one on my Fix this year. Zeroed my Swarovski Z8i. Spooky experience! (00:11:26)
Another incremental CAM-LOK update for you – some more shooting experience. CGS MOD 9 and Rugged Obsidian 9. Zoning in on some performance factors. (00:56:21)
New Sound Signature Review this week? You bet your exhilarating yard-pop there is. We gonna get crazy? Maybe. (01:11:48)
Thanks for listening, joining at pewscience.com, and supporting the effort so enthusiastically. Gun shops, consumers, manufacturers, and firearm enthusiasts across the globe. You folks share the info and the community is great! (01:14:49)

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Sound Signature Review 6.53 – The SilencerCo Saker 556 on the MK18 AR15. Technical discussion – wild signature – let’s talk about it! (00:09:57)
Quick CAM-LOK update for you – some anecdotal reports to speak about and some disclaimers. Oh, also, the FN 509 Compact Tactical is so awesome. (00:39:25)
Listener Questions are back! We’re going to dive into Solicitation 3 – boy howdy, I’m excited to answer your queries. (00:52:05)
Great show of support recently, folks! Several of you folks have joined PEW Science – some of you folks that I often interact with, so that is really nice of you. I do appreciate you helping me keep this going. Also, big welcome to Abel Suppressor Company! A private PEW Science client that is now also a public member! (01:20:17)

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FN 509 Compact Tactical Update – this gun is awesome. Super excited! (00:09:09)
Griffin CAM-LOK Update – this system is awesome. Super excited…. again! (00:33:12)
Surefire SOCOM556-RC2 on the tuned 11.5 mid machine gun. Fun? Absolutely? Do I have to qualify that? Unfortunately, yes. Let’s talk about it. (01:00:53)
New Sound Signature Review this week! More data? Yes, friends. More data. (01:10:55)
Community and industry support for the PEW Science grassroots effort has been really great! Thank you to all of the new members who recently joined; you should have received a welcome e-mail from me. If not, bug me! Thanks to Alex Costa at ANR Design out of New Hampshire – I did his podcast with him and it was a good time! (01:13:24)

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Research Supplement 6.51 - Unsuppressed Rifles; the 10.3-in MK18 as a Silencer Test Host – well this is crazy. Let’s talk about it. (00:09:04)
Sound Signature Review 6.52 – The Surefire SOCOM556-RC2 on the MK18 5.56 SBR! Finally, right? Let’s talk about it. (00:22:57)
Didn’t get to shoot my gun because of work. Booo. But also got all the Griffin CAM-LOK parts in, so yay! I’ll give you my initial impressions and I’ll give you another consumer’s experience. (01:07:07)
Huge PEW Science Welcome to two new Corporate Members – Shelton Precision out of Burlington Washington (they build custom rifles) and OSS Suppressors (they make silencers)! Super honored to have the support of both of those companies for the effort; it means a lot, as does the support from all PEW Science members and you folks listening! Thank you for making the grassroots effort possible. (01:20:26)

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New Research and Sound Signature Review coming this week. 5.56 data? You’ve been so patient. (00:06:49)
New carry gun, who dis? Theoretically. Haven’t shot it yet. Kind of excited. Will I suppress it? Yes. Griffin CAM-LOK? Thinking about it. (00:27:34)
Some administrative items. PEW Science clients and members: thank you for your patience during the recent testing and analysis rush; work load is normalizing again and your test proposals and inquiries will be addressed in the order received. Thank you to all of the member supporters continuing to make all of this research possible! (00:46:32)

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PEW Science field testing – Boy. Howdy. A lot of work done recently. Contracted tests, as well as a lot of internally-funded work: the MK18. In all its glory. (00:07:32)
Let’s wrap-up the second solicitation of Listener Questions! It’s time. We need to answer them so we can move on to more! (00:29:32)
Huge PEW Science Welcome to the newest corporate member – Dead Air Silencers. Mr. Todd Magee, my gun friend and Chief of Engineering at Dead Air has thrown his company’s name in the hat to support PEW Science! This is monumental for the industry and consumers, so if you have a chance, please thank him. He’s the salt of the Earth, that man. Thank you to all PEW Science members – you are making this happen. The ultimate grassroots effort for the industry is living and breathing! (01:02:51)

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Sound Signature Review 6.50 – the CGS Hyperion K on subsonic 300 BLK (out of a Q mini Fix!) (00:09:59)
Silencer covers. Let’s revisit this. (00:51:15)
Welcome to the new PEW Science members who have thrown their hat in the ring to keep the grassroots effort going! And thanks to the consumers who are sending personal silencers. You guys are crazy. The good kind of crazy. (01:05:33)

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Powerlifting; or strength training, in general. Should you do it? Yes. (00:13:45)
New Sound Signature Review coming this week! (00:35:59)
Listener Questions – let’s explore your wonderous queries. (00:40:08)
Welcome to the new PEW Science members! I took vacation for part of the weekend and some of you joined to support the effort! It means the world; you’re making this happen. (01:17:36)

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Sound Signature Review 6.48 – Otter Creek Labs PR30L on supersonic .308. (00:08:03)
Another one: Sound Signature Review 6.49 – Otter Creek Labs PR30S on supersonic .308. (00:42:29)
KAC URX 4? Yeah. So fun to install! A little bit of story telling for you. (00:52:37)
Thank you to all the PEW Science members for your support. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members – the consumers, manufacturers, and dealers! Shout out to Blake Madigan – an SOT out of the Ft. Worth area and also to Bowie Outfitters down in Louisiana! (01:03:33)

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New Sound Signature Review coming this week. Maybe a couple? If you’re good. (00:07:58)
Listener Questions – let’s get back to them! You folks ask great questions. (00:16:46)
Tested last week and we should be out in the field again this week too. Mother nature is apparently off of her meds. (01:04:27)
Wonderful new PEW Science corporate support – a huge thank you to the folks at T.REX ARMS for throwing their hat into the ring. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members; your support is helping to make silencers better. (01:07:56)

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Just got back from some field testing! .338 LM has started, some military MRAD stuff, and the .556 MK18! (almost) ha! (00:06:14)
Another 11.5 mid? I mean, why not. Also – picked the KAC URX 4 for this one, because apparently, I like to suffer for aesthetics. (00:30:03)
Some administrative items to take care of – PEW Science odds and ends. (00:48:08)
Welcome to all the new PEW Science members – you are the salt of the Earth. Through you, all things are possible. (01:01:53)

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Sound Signature Review 6.47 – The Griffin Armament Optimus on Supersonic .308 – technical discussion. (00:14:16)
Listener questions and the Instagram Live from Saturday night! (00:44:47)
Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and the R&D clients that help us continue this journey.Gearing up for some field testing if it would stop raining. (01:22:54)

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Multi-use silencers. Usually, they suck. But also, they don’t have to. Which use cases are smart to combine? How much is too much? (00:17:32)
New Sound Signature Review coming this week. Are you ready? Any guesses? (01:33:54)
Welcome to all the new PEW Science members – doctors, scientists, students, LEOs, manufacturers – all family. Thank you all for your support. (01:37:02)

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Sound Signature Review 6.46 – The Surefire SOCOM762-RC2 on Subsonic 300 BLK! Technical discussion – let’s dig into the article and this silencer’s performance! (00:08:28)
Carry gun fever: incorporating modernity into your daily carry. Seems like a good idea, probably. What features do you like? (01:11:04)
Welcome to all the new PEW Science members – folks are finding us from different parts of the country, the internet, and beyond! Your grass roots support is making this all possible. (01:22:55)

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New review released… early! Sound Signature Review 6.46 – The Surefire SOCOM762-RC2 on Subsonic 300 BLK! We’re closing knowledge gaps. It’s getting very interesting. (00:08:08)
Listener questions – let’s get back into these. We’ve had a break. Time to dive back into your queries! (00:21:41)
Some simple gear for field work down south. Always needed? No, but sometimes, yes. (01:14:55)
Welcome to all the new PEW Science members, and clients! Grassroots support is building, but so is professional clientele; true industry advancement is on the right track. (01:22:39)

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Sound Signature Review 6.45 – The OSS HX-QD 762 on Subsonic 300 BLK! Groundbreaking research. Ridiculous, actually. (00:09:58)
Welcome to all the new PEW Science members – grassroots support continues. Continued sightings of the Suppression Rating in the wild. (01:18:47)

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Sound Signature Review 6.44 – The Dead Air Nomad-Ti on Supersonic .308! Boy howdy. (00:07:34)
Poverty Pony post-sample is all grown up. And, therefore, so is the MK18 Mod A. (01:02:15)
Larger bore calibers; .338 Lapua Magnum. Who even shoots this? Apparently, a lot of you. (01:20:07)
New Sound Signature Review coming this week! Technical analysis and conclusions that may blow your mind. (01:26:32)
Welcome to all the new PEW Science members – grassroots support is how we succeed. (01:30:58)

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The PEW Science Army. It does exist, which is interesting. Also… Powerful Garand Thumb. Also… new Sound Signature Review this week! (00:09:56)
What do you actually need on your 5.56 SBR? No idea. But short silencers could be cool. (00:26:53)
Listener Questions – Let us continue our journey. Together. (00:50:15)
Welcome to new members of PEW Science – your support means the world! (01:35:43)

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Sound Signature Review 6.43 – The Dead Air Nomad-30 (1st Gen) on supersonic .308! (00:10:36)
What to expect from gross designs going forward? And… what not to expect? (00:48:01)
Listener Questions – I answer some more for you. I love doing this! (00:58:40)
Welcome to new manufacturer members of PEW Science – shout-out to KGM! Also, huge thanks to consumers and dealers! (01:19:34)

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Shot the Surefire SOCOM556-RC2; first impressions on the 11.5 mid OBC (unicorn host). (00:12:31)
New Sound Signature Review coming this week – a big one. Are you ready? (00:34:18)
Listener Questions – I answer more of your queries from Round 2! You smart cookies, you. (00:36:41)
Dealers spotted in the wild using PEW Science data in their shops. The Suppression Rating might be at a gun counter near you. Member dealers leading the way- thanks for spreading the word, and for your support! (01:14:44)

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PEW Science field trip – Utah; land of the silencers? I mean, kind of, I guess. (00:11:59)
Back pressure – does it matter to you? Maybe. Maybe not. (00:27:57)
Listener Questions – I answer more from Round 2! (00:36:54)
Thank you to all the dealers, manufacturers, and consumer members of PEW Science! Your support makes this happen. Dealer feedback is awesome. (01:27:24)

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After-action reports: investigating anecdotal loudness experiences. OSS mystery solved! (00:13:19)
New Member’s Research Supplement Coming this week; highlighting some current parameters. (00:55:05)
Round 2 of listener questions! I hit the last of the first group and move into the questions from this new solicitation. (00:58:24)
Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:33:49)

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Let’s get into the guts of Public Research Supplement 6.40 – The PEW Science Back Pressure Metric, Omega! (00:15:34)
Sound Signature Review 6.41 – the OSS HX-QD 762 on supersonic .308! How CRAZY was this data, guys?! (01:28:47)
Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (02:10:27)

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New Public Research Supplement coming this week! (00:12:33)
New Sound Signature Review this week – oh, you have been waiting. It’s coming. (00:22:13)
Listener questions are back! I continue answering (yes, continue) more of your inquiries! (00:23:58)
Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:21:42)

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Just went shooting, and man, I actually had a dream about it the other night. (00:13:17)
Sound Signature Review 6.39 – the Sig Sauer SRD762Ti-QD with subsonic 300 BLK on the Q mini Fix! (00:54:24)
Analysis update – back pressure metric major progress; update coming soon, along with a new review to showcase it for you. (01:20:58)
Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:28:22)

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Thank you for your patience. New Sound Signature Review coming this week. (00:09:34)
Listener questions – continuation of the ton from the last three episodes! Let’s get started with the fourth group. (00:11:04)
Analysis update – crunched a lot of numbers – some cool stuff coming. (01:20:10)
Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:22:46)

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Sound Signature Review 6.38 – The Energetic Armament VOX S with a wipe, on subsonic 300 BLK! (00:15:05)
Listener questions – continuation of the ton from the last two episodes! I take a stab at answering a limited amount from the third group. (01:04:56)
One year of the Silencer Sound Standard. Industry acceptance, the journey, and beyond. (01:30:36)
Recent test data is extremely interesting. Some hints? Maybe. (01:35:35)
Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:55:04)

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Just completed a test program, and boy howdy, was good data generated. New Sound Signature Review this week, hopefully! (00:10:09)
Listener questions – continuation of the ton from last time! I take a stab at answering the second group. (00:14:38)
New sponsor support for this podcast – Silencer Shop. For real. (01:24:06)
Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:27:20)

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Upcoming testing; and a new Sound Signature Review this week? Maybe. (00:06:34)
Listener questions – I got a ton and I take a stab at answering the first group! (00:09:25)
New manufacturer support for PEW Science – it’s an honor. (01:16:34)
Welcome to all the new consumer PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:25:04)

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Some major thanks to PEW Science supporters – The Firearm Blog, industry veterans, and consumers. (00:09:12)
Sound Signature Review 6.37 – The CGS Hyperion on 6.5 CM; results discussion. (00:29:02)
Upcoming testing – weather sucks! But it will happen. (01:08:48)
Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:10:59)

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The Sig P210; a unicorn with its horn. Threading complete. The prophecy has been fulfilled. (00:06:50)
New Sound Signature Review this week! (00:30:21)
Manufacturer claims coming out of the wood work; The Mute, the Canooter Valve, etc. (00:33:10)
The AAC Illusion 9 – initial observations. (01:10:40)
Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:17:24)

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Sound Signature Review 6.36 – Griffin Armament Explorr EX3. (00:08:13)
Back Pressure Metric research update – Rev.2 methodology! Rugged rifle silencer case study too. (00:43:39)
Sound Signature – is it subjective? Probably not really. (01:03:28)
The AAC Illusion 9 – this thing is wild. If only the Sig P210 barrel would arrive. (01:07:21)
Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:08:49)

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Sig P210 – almost ready. Which silencer for this gun? Wait for the Erector 9? Maybe not. (00:10:23)
Centerfire pistol silencer sound signature; actual use and meeting the need. (00:36:15)
New Sound Signature Review this week! And a Back Pressure metric update – Revision 2 release. Improving our methodology! (00:46:08)
Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:11:30)

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Sound Signature Review 6.34 – Richmond Tactical RT30Ti on supersonic .308. (00:05:13)
Sound Signature Review 6.35 – the RT30Ti on subsonic 300BLK with the mini FIX. (00:31:03)
Mk18 5.56 test host upper procured – decision points for PEW Science, and you! (00:41:25)
Silencer test sample procurement updates. (01:02:53)
Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:07:24)

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I’m getting the QD itch. What’s the coolest secondary retention rifle silencer mount? (00:06:04)
New Sound Signature Review(s) coming this week? Why yes, there are. (00:36:04)
MK18 5.56 test host procurement – obtaining one soon. For you! (00:41:41)
More silencer mount backpressure discussions. Getting more user feedback. (01:03:04)
Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:16:22)

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Sound Signature Review 6.32 – the YHM Resonator K on supersonic .308! (00:09:48)
Member Research Supplement 6.33 – Hunting Silencer First Round Pop. (00:24:11)
Internet and social media backpressure wars – don’t be a casualty. (00:35:27)
Silencer mounts – can they influence backpressure? (00:57:27)
Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:24:43)

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Obscure centerfire pistol hosts – the Sig P210? What other classic pistols can we desecrate? Put a Q Erector 9 on it? Let’s do it. (00:06:45)
Will a silencer sound different to you if you have pre-existing hearing damage? Possibly. (00:56:15)
New member Research Supplement this week! (01:00:16)
New Sound Signature Review this week! (01:03:16)
Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! Some silencer test sample procurement news, too. (01:06:18)

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Sound Signature Review 6.31 – the SilencerCo Harvester on supersonic .308. (00:08:50)
First Round Pop – the killer of subsonic 300 BLK silencer performance. (00:45:06)
Hunting silencers – what’s important to you? (00:52:58)
Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! And, future testing. (01:09:10)

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Silencer Sound Standard Section 7 – PEW Science Rankings! (00:11:57)
Sound Signature Review 6.30 – the YHM Resonator K on the mini FIX with subsonic 300 BLK. (00:25:12)
Whitetail deer hunting with the CGS Hyperion K on a 16” .308 bolt action – field experience. (01:03:04)
New Sound Signature Review this week! New in-depth analysis, too? (01:33:09)
PEW Science industry happenings / updates. (01:35:42)
Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:37:38)

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Hunting silencer update; anecdotal experience with prototype titanium CGS stuff. (00:09:13)
The 11.5 mid-length upper returns! This time suppressed in full auto. (00:45:49)
Should you buy a machine gun? Several have asked. Let’s revisit this. (01:03:48)
Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:13:23)

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Sound Signature Review 6.29 – The Q Half Nelson with subsonic 300 BLK! (00:05:45)
My Radiant is too loud for my 16” .308 FIX. So what am I going to use to hunt this weekend? (00:35:12)
Some goodies coming soon from CGS to PEW. Christmas time! (00:46:28)
Subsonic .30 silencers are cool. Supersonic is cool. Why not both? (01:05:11)
Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:15:13)

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Where do we go from here? Continuation from previous episode. (00:08:36)
Hunting whitetail from a ground blind with a silencer? Suppression Rating case study? (00:18:37)
The back-pressure hypothesis – continued research and some cautions. (01:12:32)
New Sound Signature Review this week! (01:29:08)
Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:30:27)

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Today’s Topics:

Sound Signature Review 6.26 - The Surefire SOCOM762-RC2 (wow, crazy silencer!) (00:06:30)
Sound Signature Review 6.27 – The CGS Hyperion (what in the f…..?) (01:03:20)
Sound Signature Review 6.28 – The CGS Hyperion K (are you kidding me?) (01:34:54)
Where do we go from here? (02:10:30)
Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (02:11:30)

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Data processing from the latest test series – supersonic and subsonic observations. (00:06:55)
New Sound Signature Review this week? Next week too? And Historical Books? Oh my! (00:22:43)
How important is your silencer mount? Direct thread forever? (00:41:03)
Welcome to new PEW Science members and Manufacturer Clients. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:10:30)

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Sound Signature Review 6.25 – The Energetic Armament VOX S with subsonic 300 BLK. (04:36)
The Sig P226 – the old standby; one of the best silencer hosts of all time. (31:08)
Welcome to new PEW Science members and Manufacturer Clients. Thank you for your support, as always! (49:17)

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Just completed a really large test series – multiple test programs in one weekend. Ridiculous. (00:06:24)
New Sound Signature Review this week? Maybe. (00:37:22)
Some Silencer Industry forecasts. (00:50:35)
What am I excited about, in the silencer world? (01:10:11)
Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:16:25)

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Today’s Topics:

The latest Sound Signature Review 6.24 – The Thunder Beast ULTRA 9. (03:23)
Compact Pistol Silencers – are they loud? How loud? (39:26)
Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (46:40)

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Quick update on the recent ATF tomfoolery, re: pistol braces. (00:04:50)
New Sound Signature Review coming this week. Buckle up, buckaroos. (00:46:22)
The 11.5” AR15 and M16 with mid-length gas. Again. (01:01:19)
Some cool upcoming testing – will probably be public in the coming months. (01:48:07)
Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:53:56)

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Today’s Topics:

Let’s talk about supporting the NFA community – the recent ATF field division decision.
Sound Signature Review 6.23 – the Dead Air Sandman-L.
The 11.5” AR15 and M16 with mid-length gas. Unicorn? Maybe.
Back pressure. Do we actually care? Or do only some people need to care?
Upcoming testing – public and private. Business updates for you.
Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always!

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I get this question a lot – Dead Air Sandman-S or Rugged Razor?
Just finished some testing – some more observations for you.
New Sound Signature Review coming this week!
Have you folks had time to actually practice with your weapons?
Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always!

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Recent Data Analysis – some initial thoughts.
Sound Signature Review 6.22 – the Rugged Surge!
Apparatus improvements coming along – more testing this week. Unsuppressed stuff too?
Ammunition shortages. Don’t lose hope!
Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support – and the feedback!

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Recent Testing – some initial thoughts.
The 11.5” midlength gas upper – yes. It is, in fact, awesome. It is also specialized. What have we learned so far?
New Sound Signature Review coming this week!
Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support – and remember to ask questions!

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11.5-inch 5.56 with mid-length gas? What’s the world coming to?
Knight’s Armament stuff – should you care?
Sound Signature Review 6.20 – Q Thunder Chicken on .308; let’s talk about it.
Ammunition shipment finally arrived from Discreet Ballistics – testing soon.
Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support!

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Field load-out for short day excursions at the ranch (pictured). Let’s talk about it!
Just shot the 300BLK miniFix and .308 Fix I built, and they are nice.
Speaking of the miniFix – going to pivot directly into 300BLK testing very soon!
Upcoming data release – new Sound Signature Review coming this week and a Member’s Research Supplement!
PEW Science is growing. The membership is loyal and aggressive (just how we like it)

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Esoteric gun parts - .22 Conversions and Fancy Bolt Carriers.
Another round of .308 testing coming up; may dovetail 300BLK as well.
Fix rifles have finally shipped – 300BLK ammunition has also been selected.
Listener/reader questions – what silencer do I buy for 300BLK?
As always - thanks to all the members of PEW Science!

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Today’s Topics:

Intermediate Results Summary 6.18 – Compact and Mid-Size .308 Rifle Silencers.
Sound Signature Review 6.19 – Dead Air Sandman-Ti.
More reviews coming soon; and gearing up for some new testing.
Vacation is upon us – and maybe some gun talk.
As always - thanks to all the members of PEW Science!

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Today’s Topics:

Members Research Supplement 6.17 – Razor, Sandman-S, Trash Panda, and Radiant.
Current Favorite guns in the collection and silencer utility.
Sticking with the Rugged Radiant for now, for hunting. Kind of want a Hyperion K.
New Sound Signature Review this week and a summary too?!
Thanks to the recent new members of PEW Science!

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Today’s Topics:

Sound Signature Review 6.16 – The Rugged Razor.
300BLK Machine Gun Update – The good, the bad, the fun.
Going to need a lighter full-size .30 silencer for my personal collection.
Member Research Supplement this week.
Thanks to the recent new membership supporters of PEW Science!

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Just returned from New Hampshire – Visited Q and also Mr. Joe Gaddini – the guy who started SWR, for those of you who don’t know.
Mini Fix 300BLK test host built and should be home soon. And a .308 Fix, because reasons.
Make subguns great again – get one while you can.
New Sound Signature Review this week!
Thanks to all membership supporters of PEW Science – your continued support will help this become sustainable.

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Introduction – my visit to Q and the Fix build(s).
Kevin talks about Q’s focus and evolution.
Q’s processes, engineering, and innovation – my impressions.
300BLK testing – and the new host!
Kevin talks about 300BLK commercialization and we talk about the technology.
Industry politics and separating fact from fiction.
The Fix origins and the Q Engineering Team.
Industry talk about legacy – examples of H&K and KAC.
Practicality.
Questions I ask Kevin (interview style; several cool topics!)

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Today’s Topics:

Sound Signature Review 6.15 – Dead Air Sandman-K .308 Test Report.
Research Supplements – Our members make these possible, and they are for them!
Research is continuing on different parameter correlations for suppressed small arms.
Trip scheduled this week; stay tuned for updates (hint: 300BLK test host imminent).
Thanks to all membership supporters of PEW Science, new dealers and members, and industry collaboration.

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Major update to the PEW Science Suppression Rating – super excited to be giving you folks even more data now!
The new Dead Air Nomad-Ti – so much media attention. Initial thoughts.
Back pressure research continues.
New Sound Signature Review coming this week, and another Research Supplement for our members
Thanks to all membership supporters of PEW Science! Also, some shout-outs to some of my internet firearm technology people.

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Major Errata for the website; made some serious typos but they are now corrected.
The CGS Helios QD test report – very interesting silencer, and extremely interesting results.
Further back pressure research and correlations with other parameters - Silencer Efficiency?
Taking a short break from publications, but research continues.
Thanks to all membership supporters of PEW Science!

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Today’s Topics:

Rugged Radiant Review 6.12 – an important review of a popular new(ish) silencer!
Got my mags! – and ammo is coming! also, 300BLK in 5.56mm mag reliability?
Back pressure hypothesis – again. Bolt guns only for now?
Speaking of back pressure - The B&T TP9 as a Silencer Host (listener request).
80% Arms GST-9 Glock Lower? And jig? What?
Some social media questions - 4.75” 5.56mm – what silencer to use? - Silencer Shop’s testing – why are the numbers different? - Zero back-pressure – is it possible?
Many of you have asked me to post on ar15.com and some other sites.
New review coming this week.
Resumes – send them if you want but we aren’t hiring this second.

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Today’s Topics:

Reception of the Dead Air Sandman-S Review. This is a very popular silencer, right? We’ll talk about that test data.
Mount feedback – I would like to address a comment we received on the website regarding some things I said on the previous episode. I think this deserves some time.
The Liberty Kodiak TL – an older mono-core rimfire silencer that is getting a face-lift.
More parts arrival for one of the builds – the important thing, I think, is to not look at receipts when you build guns. It’s better to forget about the money.
300BLK ammo update – finally grabbed some, on Monday. Kind of exciting for me.
New review coming this week – it will contain a new feature that I think folks will find useful. This is a big deal.

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Today’s topics:

Reception of the SilencerCo Omega 300 .308 test – this was an interesting test which confirmed what a lot of people already knew about this silencer.
The .308 reviews are in full swing and we have a test of a popular silencer coming to you this week. The manufacturer is in the wind, however.
Future testing – philosophy and host weapons. Let’s talk back pressure.
300BLK updates – almost all my parts are here. Been playing with optics. But no ammo.
Manufacturers continue to enter the space.
Some new PEW Science members – a lot of really productive conversations on social media; folks have been helping each other – it’s awesome.

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Today’s topics:

Reception of the SWR Trident-9 test on the HK P30L – this was a blast from the past, right? Some talk about that and the members-only Research Supplement we released in tandem.
Back to .308 reviews now – let’s get back on track – new review coming this week.
5.56 – 11.5” build seems fun. Might do it sooner than later.
300BLK Updates.
More manufacturers entering the space – a little talk about the industry and social media.
Some new PEW Science members - welcome!

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Today’s topics:

Reception of the Rugged Obsidian 45 test on 9mm - this was an interesting review.
Some PEW Science consulting activity - more manufacturers entering the space.
New review coming this week.
New members-only research supplement coming this week.
Continued analysis of .308 data and some observations.
300BLK build update(s) - notice anything different about that receiver extension and buffer?
Thanks to PEW Science members and welcome!⠀

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Today’s topics:

Reception of the CGS MOD 9 Full Size review – this was an important review
Members-only research supplements
New review coming this week
Big .308 test series we just conducted – mounts, sound, weight, oh my
A large poll we conducted on military-use silencers and their attractiveness to consumers
The Glock, and why it’s not necessarily bad… necessarily.
Thanks to PEW Science members and welcome

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We cover a lot of ground today and hit the following topics:

Two deliverables coming to you this week
Reception of the Trash Panda review – this was a big one
Some upcoming testing and QA/QC
5.56 test setups; feedback from the community
Quick 300BLK update
Thanks to PEW Science members and welcome

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On today’s episode, the following topics are addressed:

300 BLK barrels – update on the new build(s)
PEW Science Membership (specifically, the people; the actual members of PEW Science)
308 Winchester reviews, the 308 cartridge, etc
Sound Signature Review 6.3 – the Energetic Armament VOX – some talk about those results
What to expect going forward – new review this week!
Noise in the industry – how to rise above it.

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On the previous episode we addressed a ton of topics. Super fun.

Today, I wanted to address the following:

New review coming soon – stay tuned this week for that – and some details about calling an audible this time.

Future guests? Been getting some requests from folks that want to be on the podcast and also from listeners about desired guests.

Just completed a huge test series and added a significant number of tests to our database…. The data hasn’t all been processed yet but wow – we tested some popular silencers.

Some answers to some of your questions since last time.

Subgun silencers – who is using them, and why?

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Hello everyone! Welcome to episode 10 of the Jay Situation Podcast. 10 episodes! That’s neat, right? I really enjoy doing these and the feedback from you folks so far is that you enjoy it too, so that seems like a win-win. Thanks for listening!

Last time we covered a lot of ground. Today, I’m going to continue some of last week’s discussions and also move into some new topics.

On today’s agenda, there are five main topics:

Sound Signature Review 6.2 – The Rugged Oculus on a subcompact .22 pistol
Thanks to members and supporters of PEW Science
Testing from other sources and some new online silencer community exposure
300 BLK – barrels and components for the AR platform
Personal Defense Weapons

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Quick note in these current interesting times - I’m a firm believer in a sound mind through a sound body. Strength is important. It might be one of, if not the most important things to stay healthy, long term. Stronger people are harder to kill – their bodies just work better as they get older and have better quality of life. If you have never strength trained – look into it. It will change your life, I promise.

Today’s Topics:

There is a new review dropping very soon. Maybe tomorrow. Stay tuned. You’re gonna like it. Thanks to all of you who have joined PEW Science! You guys are the best, and you’re really pushing the industry forward by supporting us – super important stuff, and you guys are amazing. Had a conversation with a few manufacturers today regarding their testing needs – very cool!

Pistols for silencers. Let’s talk semi-auto 9mm.

300 blackout. That’s right. I’m finally building one. We’ll talk barrels, which is probably one of the most important parts.

Compact small personal defense weapons (PDWs).

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On the previous episode, I talked about the Silencer Sound Standard, the Suppression Rating, and Sound Signature Reviews. Hopefully you’ve had a chance to check out the website and peruse all that – if you haven’t, or if you didn’t listen to that episode, definitely check it out!

So there are a few things I wanted to cover today:

Response to the release of The Standard
An interesting observation about online culture and its evolution
Nonsensical silencer test results and claims
The Oculus on a rifle

Check out the Silencer Sound Standard and this first review!

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This is a very special episode. It’s actually special for several reasons. First of all, I’m recording this on March 25, 2020 – in the midst of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

I hope all of you listeners out there, and your loved ones, are doing well in this crazy time.

Over the past year, I’ve put forth significant effort into research, development, and testing of suppressed small arms. Rather than continue to wait on this announcement, I have made the decision to go forward and not delay improvement to the state of practice any longer than it has already been delayed.

That brings me to the second reason why this episode is so special. Today, I am excited and proud to announce the launch of the Silencer Sound Standard!

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In this episode, I answer some of your questions! I figured I would do this in pieces, so this is Part 1. You all asked some great questions when I solicited them on Instagram, so thank you! In this episode I address the following:

Differences between 30 caliber dedicated silencers and 5.56 caliber dedicated silencers.

Interview status with Ron Allen.

What place does additive manufacturing (3D printing) have in the silencer industry?

Additive manufacturing (3D printing) in the gun industry, in general.

Questions regarding my educational background and what I wanted to do, originally.

Thanks so much for listening - Part 2 is coming! These were great questions, so keep more coming and I’ll definitely get to them.

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I was able to sit down with Mr. Karl Edminster from Energetic Armament and one of his sponsored shooters, 12 year old Raegan Hearn, during the NRAAM convention! We discussed several topics, including the following:

Energetic Armament’s entry into the fields of silencer design, engineering, and manufacturing, technical details of their Vox silencer, material selection and research, material selection within the silencer industry, flow design principles, baffle design, silencer physics, manufacturing nuances, material and heat cycle testing, the silencer industry in 2019, continued innovation, and more.

Raegan discusses her new shooting career and how she was introduced to firearms and shooting sports, as well as silencers. Raegan is a girl scout, competitive shooter, and fisher/hunter.

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I was able to sit down with Mr. Jimmy Bell from SilencerCo during the NRAAM convention! We discussed a lot of things, including the following topics:

Jimmy’s personal history, SilencerCo’s early products, how SilencerCo has grown, some of their new products, the summer promo, development of the Switchback, customer service, the silencer industry, hunting and silencers, favorite silencer hosts, and more.

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Man, are you folks in for a treat. I was able to sit down with subgun silencer industry legend, Mr. Tom Bowers and discuss everything under the sun, including:

Submachineguns
New products
Old products
The silencer industry
Machine guns
Global warming
Communism
Acoustics
Hearing damage
Sound Testing
Competitor Products
Favorite silencer hosts
And of course, Bitty – the small, light, dry .22 silencer!

This was recorded at the 2019 NRA Annual meetings – the audio quality is much better than the previous two podcasts. We’re doing better! 😊

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I was able to sit down with Randy Carothers, the marketing manager of OSS Suppressors. We speak about the OSS suppressor technology, different durability standards, technical and performance-based details about their silencer products, a little bit about their new product (their .22 RAD silencer) and we even get into a little bit of talk about favorite silencer hosts!

This audio is un-edited, it was recorded outdoors with my phone sitting on a table, and there is some gun shot background noise :)

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I was able to sit down with Chis Graham, one of the co-owners of Yankee Hill Machine (YHM). We speak about his interests, YHM's production, technical details about their silencer products, a little bit about their new product (the Turbo K 5.56) and we even get into a little bit of talk about favorite silencer hosts!

This is the first ever episode of The Jay Situation. This audio is un-ediited, it was recorded outdoors with my phone sitting on a table, and there is some wind noise. We’ll do better next time :)

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