PEW Science

October 07, 2026

Episode 325 - Liberty Precision Machine Torch 762 MK18 Testing (07-OCT-2026)

October 07, 2026/ Jay

Today’s Topic:

Sound Signature Review 6.239 – Liberty Precision Machine Torch 762 on the 10.3-in 5.56 MK18. It’s been a while since we’ve evaluated a .30 caliber silencer on 5.56. Is that because over-bore suppression is hard? Maybe. But maybe not if you’re the Torch 762. Let’s take a look at this highly optimized advanced hybrid design in this introduction to today’s report. (00:07:05)
a. Intro and why, historically, .30 caliber silencers on 5.56? (00:09:30)
b. When did it get better, if at all? (00:24:45)
c. What’s the Torch 762? (00:36:13)
d. What about mount performance? Other calibers / cartridges? (00:41:47)

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