Episode 129 - SCAR Update #8, Surefire SOCOM762-MIN2, and Resilient Suppressors RSP (07-SEP-2022)

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Episode 129 - SCAR Update #8, Surefire SOCOM762-MIN2, and Resilient Suppressors RSP (07-SEP-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. PEW Science SCAR Project Update #8 – Using the Mototech SCARburator with the Surefire SOCOM762-RC (not RC2) and the SOCOM-MIN2. (00:07:23)

  2. 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)

  3. 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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Episode 128 - SCAR Update #7, the Omega Metric, and Thermal Technology (31-AUG-2022)

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Episode 128 - SCAR Update #7, the Omega Metric, and Thermal Technology (31-AUG-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. PEW Science SCAR Project Update #7 – Using the Mototech SCARburator to tune the weapon for suppressed use. Things to consider. (00:09:32)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Oh yes. Am I excited? Boy howdy, am I. Big things. Disruptive things. Buckle up. (01:20:40)

  3. Thermal sights and you: how to spend more money than you thought you would, and not be completely upset, necessarily. (01:24:14)

  4. 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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Episode 123 - Listener Questions, the Q FIX, FN SCAR, and Recoil (27-JUL-2022)

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Episode 123 - Listener Questions, the Q FIX, FN SCAR, and Recoil (27-JUL-2022)

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)

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Episode 122 - Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L and more SCAR! (20-JUL-2022)

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 23 - Kevin Brittingham, Q (15-JUL-2020)

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Episode 23 - Kevin Brittingham, Q (15-JUL-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Introduction – my visit to Q and the Fix build(s).

  2. Kevin talks about Q’s focus and evolution.

  3. Q’s processes, engineering, and innovation – my impressions.

  4. 300BLK testing – and the new host!

  5. Kevin talks about 300BLK commercialization and we talk about the technology.

  6. Industry politics and separating fact from fiction.

  7. The Fix origins and the Q Engineering Team.

  8. Industry talk about legacy – examples of H&K and KAC.

  9. Practicality.

  10. Questions I ask Kevin (interview style; several cool topics!)

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Episode 22 - Review 6.15, Sandman-K, 300BLK, and the Industry (08-JUL-2020)

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Episode 22 - Review 6.15, Sandman-K, 300BLK, and the Industry (08-JUL-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.15 – Dead Air Sandman-K .308 Test Report.

  2. Research Supplements – Our members make these possible, and they are for them!

  3. Research is continuing on different parameter correlations for suppressed small arms.

  4. Trip scheduled this week; stay tuned for updates (hint: 300BLK test host imminent).

  5. Thanks to all membership supporters of PEW Science, new dealers and members, and industry collaboration.

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Episode 21 - Suppression Rating Update and the Nomad Ti (01-JUL-2020)

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Episode 21 - Suppression Rating Update and the Nomad Ti (01-JUL-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Major update to the PEW Science Suppression Rating – super excited to be giving you folks even more data now!

  2. The new Dead Air Nomad-Ti – so much media attention. Initial thoughts.

  3. Back pressure research continues.

  4. New Sound Signature Review coming this week, and another Research Supplement for our members

  5. Thanks to all membership supporters of PEW Science! Also, some shout-outs to some of my internet firearm technology people.

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Episode 20 - Errata, Review 6.13, CGS Helios, and Research (24-JUN-2020)

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Episode 20 - Errata, Review 6.13, CGS Helios, and Research (24-JUN-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Major Errata for the website; made some serious typos but they are now corrected.

  2. The CGS Helios QD test report – very interesting silencer, and extremely interesting results.

  3. Further back pressure research and correlations with other parameters - Silencer Efficiency?

  4. Taking a short break from publications, but research continues.

  5. Thanks to all membership supporters of PEW Science!

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Episode 19 - Review 6.12, Rugged Radiant, Back Pressure and the B&T TP9 (17-JUN-2020)

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Episode 19 - Review 6.12, Rugged Radiant, Back Pressure and the B&T TP9 (17-JUN-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Rugged Radiant Review 6.12 – an important review of a popular new(ish) silencer!

  2. Got my mags! – and ammo is coming! also, 300BLK in 5.56mm mag reliability?

  3. Back pressure hypothesis – again. Bolt guns only for now?

  4. Speaking of back pressure - The B&T TP9 as a Silencer Host (listener request).

  5. 80% Arms GST-9 Glock Lower? And jig? What?

  6. 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?

  7. Many of you have asked me to post on ar15.com and some other sites

  8. New review coming this week.

  9. Resumes – send them if you want but we aren’t hiring this second.

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Episode 18 - Review 6.11, Dead Air Sandman-S, and Mounts (10-JUN-2020)

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Episode 18 - Review 6.11, Dead Air Sandman-S, and Mounts (10-JUN-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Reception of the Dead Air Sandman-S Review. This is a very popular silencer, right? We’ll talk about that test data.

  2. 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.

  3. The Liberty Kodiak TL – an older mono-core rimfire silencer that is getting a face-lift.

  4. 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.

  5. 300BLK ammo update – finally grabbed some, on Monday. Kind of exciting for me.

  6. 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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