Episode 320 - FOR Systems MK12 Mod FOR M4 Reflex 5.56 Testing and AI 3CM 300 BLK MCX Tech (02-SEP-2026)

/
Episode 320 - FOR Systems MK12 Mod FOR M4 Reflex 5.56 Testing and AI 3CM 300 BLK MCX Tech (02-SEP-2026)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.235 – Apparition Instruments 3CM in both the long and short configuration on the 6.75-in SIG SAUER 300 BLK MCX AR-18 consumer retail LVAW analog. Technical discussion of this new silencer from AI that is somewhat similar to the CAT RAT to accommodate last week’s report (00:06:57)

    a. Intro to the AI 3CM (00:09:59)

    b. AI 3CM general overview (00:11:19)

    c. AI 3CM silencer design and functional physics (00:15:22)

    d. AI 3CM Hazard Map in Silencer Hazard Map Brief 8.1.32 (00:23:13)

    e. Technical performance discussion – suppressing the MCX (00:31:16)

    f. Performance Comparisons and Overall thoughts (00:48:45)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.236 – Front of Rifle Systems MK12 Mod FOR reflex silencer on the 14.5-in M4A1RIII. Once again, cloners rejoice! Or maybe not! Check out this modern adaptation of reflex suppression for the MK12 platform, doing things quite a bit differently than the famous OPS INC 12th model reflex silencer. How does it compare to the Otter Creek Labs OCM5 and OCM6? Intro discussion to today’s report (00:54:24)

Sponsored by Legion Athletics and the PEW Science Laboratory!

Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!

Magpul code PSTEN

Read More

Episode 319 - Apparition Instruments AI 3CM 300 BLK MCX Testing and Rugged Obsidian 45 1911 Tech (26-AUG-2026)

/
Episode 319 - Apparition Instruments AI 3CM 300 BLK MCX Testing and Rugged Obsidian 45 1911 Tech (26-AUG-2026)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.234 – Rugged Obsidian 45 in both long and short configurations on the .45ACP 1911 full size combat handgun. How does its back pressure manifest? How does the long and short configuration performance differ? Does the Obsidian 45 hold up in 2026? Technical discussion of last week’s report. (00:07:34)

    a. Intro and some Rugged history (00:10:23)

    b. Rugged Obsidian 45 general overview (00:18:43)

    c. Rugged Obsidian 45 silencer design and functional physics (00:29:05)

    d. Two Hazard Maps in Silencer Hazard Map Brief 8.1.31 (00:42:05)

    e. Technical performance discussion – suppressing a pistol (00:45:56)

    f. Performance Comparisons and Overall thoughts (01:01:05)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.235 – Apparition Instruments 3CM in both the long and short configuration on the 6.75-in SIG SAUER 300 BLK MCX AR-18 consumer retail LVAW analog. This is the first report evaluating AI silencers; how does this similar modular system to the CAT RAT perform? Introductory discussion for the report published today. (01:04:49)

Sponsored by Legion Athletics and the PEW Science Laboratory!

Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!

Magpul code PSTEN

Read More