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Episode 227 - PEW Science CAT DD Tech Discussion and PTR VENT 1 Intro (04-SEP-2024)04 Sep 202401:01:22

Today’s Topics:

1. 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)

2. 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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Episode 226 - CAT DD Intro and PEW Science 7.62 NATO Research (28-AUG-2024)28 Aug 202400:40:29

Today’s Topics:

1. 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)

2. 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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Episode 217 - Savage Arms AccuCan AC22 Tech Discussion and Host Variability (26-JUN-2024)26 Jun 202401:19:06

Today’s Topics:

1. 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)

2. 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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Episode 127 - 9mm Submachinegun Silencers: The GSL Phoenix and the MP5 (24-AUG-2022)24 Aug 202201:41:12

Today’s Topics:

1. Member Research Supplement 6.85 – Unsuppressed Subguns; the HK SP5 and SP5K-PDW as Silencer Test Hosts (Public Article) (00:08:11)

2. 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)

3. 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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Episode 126 - HUXWRX vs. Otter Creek vs. Surefire and Listener Questions (17-AUG-2022)17 Aug 202201:13:23

Today’s Topics:

1. 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)

2. 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)

3. Listener Questions! Solicitation #4 continues. Let’s dive back in! We still have a lot to cover. (00:30:51)

4. 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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Episode 125 - HUXWRX FLOW 556K and SCAR Update #6 (10-AUG-2022)10 Aug 202201:47:44

Today’s Topics:

1. Sound Signature Review 6.83 – the HUXWRX FLOW 556k on the 5.56 MK18 AR15 SBR – technical discussion. Interesting performance! (00:07:34)

2. SCAR Project – micro-update #6. Hitting the 800-round mark; experience so far, suppressed, and gas dynamics. (01:25:39)

3. 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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Episode 124 - Energetic Armament ARX and the HUXWRX FLOW 556K (03-AUG-2022)03 Aug 202201:13:41

Today’s Topics:

1. 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)

2. 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)

3. 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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Episode 123 - Listener Questions, the Q FIX, FN SCAR, and Recoil (27-JUL-2022)27 Jul 202201:10:33

Today’s Topics:

1. Rifle recoil? Does it matter? It can. PEW Science SCAR Project micro-update #5. (00:10:30)

2. New Sound Signature Review this week? 5.56 is back on deck. Is there more to learn? (00:28:07)

3. Listener Questions are back! Let’s hit a few from Solicitation #4! (00:32:08)

4. 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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Episode 122 - Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L and more SCAR! (20-JUL-2022)20 Jul 202201:02:12

Today’s Topics:

1. Sound Signature Review 6.81 – the Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L on supersonic .308 bolt action; technical discussion. (00:04:19)

2. FN SCAR 17S CQC .308 Play Date – PEW Science SCAR Project Update #4. A short, but cursory update. (00:37:33)

3. 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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Episode 121 - PEW Science SCAR Project Update, Nightforce ATACR, and Testing (13-JUL-2022)13 Jul 202201:19:15

Today’s Topics:

1. The PEW Science SCAR Project – Update #3. Optics, color-coordination, and initial unsuppressed testing of signature and kinematics. (00:08:52)

2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Boy howdy. There is. Buckle up! (01:14:54)

3. 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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Episode 120 - Liberty Precision Machine Anthem Series and PEW Science SCAR Project (06-JUL-2022)06 Jul 202201:31:50

Today’s Topics:

1. Sound Signature Review 6.79 - the Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S on .308 bolt action rifle! Technical Discussion. (00:08:24)

2. 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)

3. The PEW Science SCAR Project is underway. Boy howdy…. Already learning things. This is awesome. (01:01:21)

4. 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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Episode 119 - Liberty Precision Machine Anthem Series and the FN SCAR 17S (29-JUN-2022)29 Jun 202201:05:06

Today’s Topics:

1. 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)

2. 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)

3. 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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Episode 118 - Family and the KAC QDSS-NT4 on the 5.56 MK18 (22-JUN-2022)22 Jun 202201:18:28

Today’s Topics:

1. Special note for a listener – and his dad. Blake, what doesn’t kill you makes your stronger. (00:10:03)

2. Sound Signature Review 6.78 – KAC QDSS-NT4 on the 5.56 MK18. Technical discussion! (00:19:28)

3. 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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Episode 216 - Savage Arms AccuCan AC22 Intro and Silencer Cleaning Physics (19-JUN-2024)19 Jun 202400:54:01

Today’s Topics:

1. 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)

2. 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)

Errata: In the initial publication of this article, the measured tested weight of the AC22 was listed as 2.8 ounces, which was in error. The correct tested weight of the AC22 is 3.3 ounces.

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Episode 117 - More Field Testing, Silencer Advancement, and Listener Questions (15-JUN-2022)15 Jun 202201:25:56

Today’s Topics:

1. A lot of recent field testing – multiple test programs, multiple surprises, incredible time to be in the silencer game! (00:09:16)

2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Oh yes. Long time coming? Probably. (00:28:33)

3. Listener Questions are back – let’s dive in again and address your queries. (00:34:42)

4. 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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Episode 116 - Rugged Razor556 on the MK18 and the AAC Ti-RANT 9M-HD (08-JUN-2022)08 Jun 202201:39:04

Today’s Topics:

1. Sound Signature Review 6.76 – Rugged Razor556 on the 5.56 MK18 AR15 SBR – technical discussion. (00:09:30)

2. Member Research Supplement 6.77 – Razor556 vs. Razor762 with different end caps on the MK18. (01:31:40)

3. Briefly – the AAC Ti-RANT 9M-HD? What in tarnation… (01:34:07)

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Episode 115 - NRAAM, Dead Air Sierra-5, Surefire, and Listener Questions (01-JUN-2022)01 Jun 202201:16:54

Today’s Topics:

1. NRAAM – short recap. Anything stand out in the silencer world? Dead Air Sierra-5 and new Surefire? (00:08:10)

2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Oh yes. Member Research coming too! (00:28:37)

3. Listener Questions – let’s hit another round. This is always fun, I think. (00:35:26)

4. 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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Episode 114 - Otter Creek Labs Polonium and 5.56 Silencers (25-May-2022)25 May 202201:37:37

Today’s Topics:

1. Sound Signature Review 6.75 – Otter Creek Labs Polonium on the MK18 with 5.56! Technical discussion. (00:05:32)

2. Are we experiencing a 5.56 silencer renaissance? Possibly. Survey says….. (01:21:12)

3. 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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Episode 113 - 5.56 MK18 Testing, KAC QDC, and More Data! (18-May-2022)18 May 202201:08:02

Today’s Topics:

1. Recent Testing. Adding to the pile, and the huge backlog. 5.56 stuff? Oh yeah. KAC? Yeah, that too. (00:06:58)

2. Listener questions – why not?! Let’s answer some riddles from you – the audience. (00:25:46)

3. 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)

4. 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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Episode 112 - Silencer Central Banish 30, the MP5 and MP5K, and KAC (11-May-2022)11 May 202200:57:20

Today’s Topics:

1. Sound Signature Review 6.74 – Silencer Central Banish 30 on a supersonic 308 bolt action! Technical discussion. (00:05:29)

2. 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)

3. Upcoming testing? Yes. Excitement? Always. Stay tuned. KAC? That too. (00:51:31)

4. 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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Episode 111 - Field Gear, Listener Questions, and AR Build Junkie (04-May-2022)04 May 202201:46:35

Today’s Topics:

1. Let’s talk about gear. What do you actually use and why? Does it really matter? Sometimes. (00:15:24)

2. Listener Questions – strap in for some more brain teasers from you folks. Good stuff! (00:57:05)

3. New Sound Signature Review this week? Yes, friends. (01:39:58)

4. 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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Episode 110 - Surefire SOCOM762-RC2 on the MK18, Sporting Clays, and eForm 4 Famous (27-APR-2022)27 Apr 202201:35:50

Today’s Topics:

1. Sound Signature Review 6.73 – Surefire SOCOM762-RC2 on the MK18! Technical discussion. (00:12:59)

2. Sporting Clays. Did you know that everyone just sits and watches unsuppressed gunshots all day without hearing protection? It’s wild. (01:28:49)

3. 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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Episode 109 - Research, Listener Questions, and 5.56 Testing (20-APR-2022)20 Apr 202201:09:53

Today’s Topics:

1. 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)

2. 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)

3. New Sound Signature Review coming this week? Yes, friends. 5.56x45mm? I mean, most likely. We’re due, I think. (00:49:41)

4. 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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Episode 108 - CGS Hyperion with 300 BLK Subsonic and MP5 9mm Testing (06-APR-2022)06 Apr 202201:52:17

Today’s Topics:

1. Sound Signature Review 6.71 – the CGS Hyperion with 300 BLK Subsonic; technical discussion. (00:10:04)

2. PEW Science 9mm subgun test hosts rolling in. First up? The HK SP5K-PDW. From Germany, with love. (01:13:02)

3. 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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Episode 215 - SilencerCo Omega 9K Performance Technical Discussion (12-JUN-2024)12 Jun 202401:03:30

Today’s Topics:

1. 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)

2. 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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Episode 107 - Listener Questions and Rugged Razor556 First Look (30-MAR-2022)30 Mar 202200:59:59

Today’s Topics:

1. Listener Questions are back again! The fourth solicitation just concluded – let’s dive in! (00:11:47)

2. 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)

3. Got a test sample of the new Rugged Razor556. I’ll work this one into the test schedule! (00:53:19)

4. 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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Episode 106 - The Silencer Sound Standard Anniversary and the Banish 30 Gold (23-MAR-2022)23 Mar 202201:32:11

Today’s Topics:

1. 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)

2. Sound Signature Review 6.69 – Silencer Central Banish 30 Gold on supersonic .308 – technical discussion. (00:17:28)

3. Sound Signature Review 6.70 – Silencer Central Banish 30 Gold on subsonic 300 BLK – technical discussion. (00:51:13)

4. 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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Episode 105 - ATF, Solvent Traps, Potatoes, and Listener Questions (16-MAR-2022)16 Mar 202201:09:35

Today’s Topics:

1. Should you Form 1 a potato? No. But also, yes. Let’s talk BATFE FATD Technical Bulletins. (00:14:08)

2. Listener Questions are back! Let’s wrap up the last solicitation! (00:31:04)

3. New Sound Signature Review this week? Yes, friends. Multiple. Should be interesting! (01:02:30)

4. 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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Episode 104 - ATF eForm 1 and the Diligent Defense Co. Enticer Series (09-MAR-2022)09 Mar 202201:42:08

Today’s Topics:

1. More ATF eForm 1 tomfoolery? Well, yes. Were we right last time in our speculation? Also yes. (00:11:04)

2. Sound Signature Review 6.67 – the Diligent Defense Co. Enticer L-Ti on supersonic .308 – technical discussion. (00:18:17)

3. Sound Signature Review 6.68 – the Diligent Defense Co. Enticer S-Ti (the shorter version) on supersonic .308 – technical discussion. (01:16:07)

4. 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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Episode 103 - ATF eForm 1 Mass-Disapprovals and More Data (02-MAR-2022)02 Mar 202201:17:19

Today’s Topics:

1. ATF eForm 1 Mass-Disapprovals? Developing. Tell your friends. Here’s what I know. (00:10:26)

2. New Sound Signature Review this week? You betcha. Maybe even more than one. (01:08:46)

3. 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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Episode 102 - Research and the CGS Helios QD on the MK18 5.56 SBR (23-FEB-2022)23 Feb 202201:40:14

Today’s Topics:

1. Notes about research motivations and observations – behavior; both technical and human. (00:07:26)

2. 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)

3. 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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Episode 101 - Member Research, Surefire, OSS, and Silencer Mounts (16-FEB-2022)16 Feb 202200:56:27

Today’s Topics:

1. Caught you by surprise, didn’t I? Member Research Supplement 6.65: Taming the MK18 – Surefire vs. OSS. (00:07:56)

2. New Sound Signature Review coming this week. Highly anticipated? Yes. Complicated? Absolutely. Worth checking out? Most likely. (00:15:31)

3. Silencer mounts – almost a new industry in and of itself. What a time to be alive! (00:24:55)

4. 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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Episode 100 - Thank you, and the HUXWRX OSS HX-QD 556k on the MK18 (09-FEB-2022)09 Feb 202201:33:53

Today’s Topics:

1. Sound Signature Review 6.64 – the OSS HX-QD 556k with 5.56 on the MK18. Technical discussion! (00:28:48)

2. Stacked data publications coming. Might publish some Member Research too. We’ll see! (01:29:38)

3. Who cares about silencer diameter, anyway? Also – welcome to the new PEW Science members! (01:31:24)

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Episode 99 - The Surefire RC2 Series and Silencer Behavior (02-FEB-2022)02 Feb 202200:50:28

Today’s Topics:

1. Field testing – always exciting. Always learning. Always improving! (00:10:15)

2. 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)

3. Do you have a moment to talk about the Surefire SOCOM556-RC2? Also, let’s talk about silencer behavior. (00:21:03)

4. 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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Episode 98 - The KGM R30 and the Griffin Armament EZ-LOK (26-JAN-2022)26 Jan 202201:28:38

Today’s Topics:

1. Sound Signature Review 6.63 – The KGM R30 on supersonic .308; technical discussion. (00:07:40)

2. Griffin Armament EZ-LOK: you know, guys… I think they did it!!! (01:11:05)

3. 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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Episode 214 - SilencerCo Omega 9K Intro and PEW Science 101 Questions (05-JUN-2024)05 Jun 202400:40:21

Today’s Topics:

1. 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)

2. 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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Episode 97 - PEW Science Education, New Review, and Listener Questions (19-JAN-2022)19 Jan 202201:12:51

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Today’s Topics:

1. 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)

2. New Sound Signature Review this week! It’s a long one… buckle up! (00:23:05)

3. Listener questions – haven’t hit these in a while, so let’s dive in to some! (00:31:43)

4. 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)

Episode 96 - SilencerCo Omega 9K, 300BLK, 40mm, and KAC URX (12-JAN-2022)12 Jan 202201:18:44

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Today’s Topics:

1. Sound Signature Review 6.62 – SilencerCo Omega 9K with 300 BLK subsonic – technical discussion. (00:13:07)

2. 40mm. 40 mike-mike. Bloop! Also – anything can fit with a KAC URX 3.1 if you MAKE IT FIT. (01:01:53)

3. 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)

Episode 95 - Big Bore .45-70 and New Silencers (05-JAN-2022)05 Jan 202200:48:18

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Today’s Topics:

1. Big-bore silencer host selection update. Anybody shoot .45-70? Boy howdy… (00:09:17)

2. New Sound Signature Review this week. It’s a new year; let’s get weird. Well, maybe not too weird. (00:26:37)

3. 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)

4. 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)

Episode 94 - Q Trash Panda on the MK18: Technical Discussion, and .45-70 (29-DEC-2021)29 Dec 202101:31:12

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Today’s Topics:

1. Sound Signature Review 6.61 – The Q Trash Panda on the MK18; technical discussion. (00:09:24)

2. That new build itch – getting that perfect handguard, gas system, and barrel length for your preferences – it can be really fun! (01:09:08)

3. New test host selection. Big-bore silencers – 46 caliber. First on the agenda? .45-70. Let’s talk about it! (01:21:01)

4. 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)

Episode 93 - Q Trash Panda on the MK18 and Velocity with Silencers (22-DEC-2021)22 Dec 202101:05:23

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Today’s Topics:

1. Sound Signature Review 6.61 – The Q Trash Panda on the MK18. Early 5.56 data this week! (00:09:24)

2. 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)

3. 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)

Episode 92 - KGM R556 MK18 Data, Listener Questions, and Deer (15-DEC-2021)15 Dec 202101:24:03

Today’s Topics:

1. Sound Signature Review 6.60 – KGM R556 and the MK18; technical discussion. (00:08:28)

2. Listener Questions! Christmas is coming soon, and your questions are the gifts of knowledge that keep on giving. (00:50:11)

3. 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)

4. 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)

Episode 91 - ATF eForm 4, 300 BLK, Testing, and Listener Questions (08-DEC-2021)08 Dec 202101:19:54

Today’s Topics:

1. ATF eForm 4 update.  Why not.  Speculation? I mean, maybe. Reliable information? Possibly. What will happen to the Form 1 community? (00:08:47)

2. 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)

3. New Sound Signature Review coming this week! What could it be? You will literally never guess. Probably. (00:52:10)

4. Listener Questions are back! We took a short break from these – so let’s dive back in! (00:53:41)

5. 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)

Episode 90 - Rugged Razor - 5.56 Technical Discussion, and Hunting with the Hyperion (01-DEC-2021)01 Dec 202101:45:17

Today’s Topics:

1. 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)

2. 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)

3. 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)

4. 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)

Episode 89 - Rugged Razor on 5.56, Member Data, and Listener Questions (24-NOV-2021)24 Nov 202101:12:25

Today’s Topics:

1. 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)

2. 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)

3. 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)

4. 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)

Episode 88 - Surefire SOCOM300-SPS, 300BLK, and 5.56 (17-NOV-2021)17 Nov 202101:10:33

Today’s Topics:

1. Sound Signature Review 6.57 – The Surefire SOCOM300-SPS on the Q mini Fix.  Subsonic 300 BLK; purpose-built?  Yeah, definitely. (00:10:19)

2. 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)

3. 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)

Episode 213 - PEW Science Listener Questions - FRP, Materials, Durability, and Testing (30-MAY-2024)30 May 202401:03:29

Today’s Topics:

1. 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)

2. 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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Episode 87 - The Quietest .308 Rifle Silencers, Griffin EZ-LOK, and Questions (10-NOV-2021)10 Nov 202101:17:11

Today’s Topics:

1. 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)

2. New Sound Signature Review coming this week.  Highly requested. Out of left field? I mean, at this point, who knows…. really. (00:18:17)

3. 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)

4. 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)

Episode 86 - Dead Air Nomad-L and Hunting Silencers (03-NOV-2021)03 Nov 202101:22:15

Today’s Topics:

1. 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)

2. 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)

3. 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)

Episode 85 - Deer Hunting, More Data, and Listener Questions (27-OCT-2021)27 Oct 202101:14:59

Today’s Topics:

1. New Sound Signature Review coming this week. Finally.  Will it be worth the wait? All signs point to… probably. (00:10:39)

2. 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)

3. Listener Questions – let’s dive back in!  Your questions are always great! (00:30:36)

4. 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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