Episode 315 - T&K Vorix 30 Ti .308 and 300 BLK Testing and LayerX Strake 9 Deep Dive (22-JUL-2026)

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Episode 315 - T&K Vorix 30 Ti .308 and 300 BLK Testing and LayerX Strake 9 Deep Dive (22-JUL-2026)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.231 – LayerX Strake 9 MP5 testing. It’s been about 3 months since you’ve seen the MP5! Welcome back, subgun friends. This is the relatively light and compact Strake 9. Hybrid designs and low back pressure – what happens when the silencer is small? Can this beat the HUXWRX Cash 9 at its own game? Technical deep dive for the report published last week. (00:10:12)

    a. Intro and recap – what is this silencer for? (00:11:59)

    b. Strake 9 general overview (00:14:50)

    c. Strake 9 silencer design and functional physics (00:17:49)

    d. Hazard Map Brief 8.1.28 (00:24:39)

    e. Strake 9 silencer performance (00:30:58)

    f. Performance Comparisons and Overall thoughts (00:40:46)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.232 – T&K Vorix 30 Ti on .308 and 300 BLK bolt-action rifles. Multi-cartridge testing for this lightweight and compact bolt-action rifle silencer, to fully characterize its behavior. A little under 1.5-in diameter, and less than 8 inches long… yet bringing the performance? Pleasant surprises seem to becoming more commonplace in today’s silencer market, which is great! Let’s take a look at these interesting physics in this introduction to the report published today. (00:46:16)

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Episode 314 - LayerX Strake 9 MP5 Testing and Listener Questions (16-JUL-2026)

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Episode 314 - LayerX Strake 9 MP5 Testing and Listener Questions (16-JUL-2026)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.231 – LayerX Strake 9 MP5 testing. It’s been about 3 months since you’ve seen the MP5! Welcome back, subgun friends. Today we introduce the relatively light and compact Strake 9. More companies entering the 3D-printed space. Hybrid designs and low back pressure – what happens when the silencer is small? Can this beat the HUXWRX Cash 9 at its own game? Introduction to the report published today. (00:08:40)

  2. Listener Questions are back! Let’s dive back into Solicitation 8, answer your queries, and learn more about silencers! You can always find the other episodes with Listener Questions over the years by clicking on this metadata tag. It will pull up all the Listener Questions episodes on our website! (00:23:11)

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Episode 303 - Otter Creek Labs Universe-36 Multi-Caliber Testing Technical Discussion (29-APR-2026)

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Episode 303 - Otter Creek Labs Universe-36 Multi-Caliber Testing Technical Discussion (29-APR-2026)

Today’s Topic:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.223 – the Otter Creek Labs Universe-36 on the 10.3-in 5.56 MK18, 20-in .308 bolt-action, and 9mm HK MP5. Multi-caliber test report. Do multi-caliber silencers perform well on several different weapons? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. You can put this silencer on anything from 9mm to .338 Lapua Magnum. Technical Discussion. (00:08:36)

    a. Intro and recap (00:10:17)

    b. Universe-36 overview (00:13:32)

    c. Universe-36 silencer design (00:22:30)

    d. Hazard Map Brief 8.1.20 (00:35:14)

    e. System performance (00:53:22)

    f. Overall thoughts (01:07:54)

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Episode 302 - Otter Creek Labs Universe-36 Multi-Caliber Testing & JK PRO-KOR 556K Tech (22-APR-2026)

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Episode 302 - Otter Creek Labs Universe-36 Multi-Caliber Testing & JK PRO-KOR 556K Tech (22-APR-2026)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.222 – the JK Armament PRO-KOR 556K on the 10.3-in 5.56 MK18. The last MK18 data we published was back in December. How does this new advanced entry from JK Armament fair compared to the competition? The Top 5 and Bottom 5 performers on the MK18 are showcased in this report. Technical discussion. (00:06:54)

    a. Intro and recap (00:06:21)

    b. PRO-KOR 556K overview (00:11:14)

    c. PRO-KOR 556K silencer design (00:22:44)

    d. Hazard Map Brief 8.1.19 (00:43:21)

    e. System performance (00:49:23)

    f. Overall thoughts (01:11:11)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.223 – the Otter Creek Labs Universe-36 on the 10.3-in 5.56 MK18, 20-in .308 bolt-action, and 9mm HK MP5. Multi-caliber test report. Do multi-caliber silencers perform well on several different weapons? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. You can put this silencer on anything from 9mm to .338 Lapua Magnum. Introductory discussion for today’s report. (01:14:20)

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Episode 274 - Microtech Defense R2K9 Testing Technical Discussion (03-SEP-2025)

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Episode 274 - Microtech Defense R2K9 Testing Technical Discussion (03-SEP-2025)

Today’s Topic:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.198 – Microtech Defense R2K9 on the HK P30L. This modular pistol silencers offers lengths that are a bit longer than typical, but produce an interesting performance opportunity for users interested in such a design. How does the optimized k-baffle technology in the R2K9 stack up with current high performers on the market? Technical discussion for the report published last week. (00:06:53)

    a. Intro (00:08:02)

    b. Physical overview (00:15:22)

    c. Silencer Design (00:37:49)

    d. System Performance (00:46:42)

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Episode 273 - Microtech Defense R2K9 Testing and SIG MCX LT Heat Mitigation (27-AUG-2025)

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Episode 273 - Microtech Defense R2K9 Testing and SIG MCX LT Heat Mitigation (27-AUG-2025)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.198 – Microtech Defense R2K9 on the HK P30L. It’s been about 5 years or so, give or take, since this silencer hit the market. It’s about as old as PEW Science. Was it ahead of its time? Or was it simply a diamond in the rough that folks glossed over? Check out this interesting modular pistol silencer and the fully-featured accessory package in this Member Funded research – intro talk for today’s white paper. (00:08:14)

  2. The SIG MCX, or “LVAW” and its variants. 6.75” Rattler LT recreational use continues. Really hammering the system with subs and supers. And, have some ideas for heat mitigation. Let’s continue the discussion we had last week. (00:28:06)

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Episode 247 - Dead Air Mojave 9 Testing and PEW Science Technical Discussion (12-FEB-2025)

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Episode 247 - Dead Air Mojave 9 Testing and PEW Science Technical Discussion (12-FEB-2025)

Today’s Topic:

  1. 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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Episode 246 - Dead Air Mojave 9 Testing Intro and Listener Questions (05-FEB-2025)

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Episode 246 - Dead Air Mojave 9 Testing Intro and Listener Questions (05-FEB-2025)

Today’s Topics:

  1. 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)

  2. 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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Episode 243 - B&T Station SIX 9 - PEW Science Full Technical Performance Analysis (08-JAN-2025)

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Episode 243 - B&T Station SIX 9 - PEW Science Full Technical Performance Analysis (08-JAN-2025)

Today’s Topic:

  1. 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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Episode 242 - B&T Station SIX 9 Wiped and Training Silencer Testing Intro (02-JAN-2025)

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Episode 242 - B&T Station SIX 9 Wiped and Training Silencer Testing Intro (02-JAN-2025)

Today’s Topic:

  1. 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)

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Episode 240 - Rugged Obsidian 9 Tech and LMT AT ION LT Intro (11-DEC-2024)

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Episode 240 - Rugged Obsidian 9 Tech and LMT AT ION LT Intro (11-DEC-2024)

Today’s Topics:

  1. 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)

  2. 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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Episode 239 - Rugged Obsidian 9 Intro and Thanksgiving Thankfulness (27-NOV-2024)

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Episode 239 - Rugged Obsidian 9 Intro and Thanksgiving Thankfulness (27-NOV-2024)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Thanksgiving is almost here!!! What are you thankful for? Any particular silencer innovations to be thankful for? There may be some! (00:08:34)

  2. 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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Episode 231 - CAT SC Technical Discussion and LPM Mach-L Intro (02-OCT-2024)

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Episode 231 - CAT SC Technical Discussion and LPM Mach-L Intro (02-OCT-2024)

Today’s Topics:

  1. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. 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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Episode 230 - CAT SC Introduction and Listener Questions (25-SEP-2024)

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Episode 230 - CAT SC Introduction and Listener Questions (25-SEP-2024)

Today’s Topics:

  1. 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)

  2. 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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Episode 215 - SilencerCo Omega 9K Performance Technical Discussion (12-JUN-2024)

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Episode 215 - SilencerCo Omega 9K Performance Technical Discussion (12-JUN-2024)

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 214 - SilencerCo Omega 9K Intro and PEW Science 101 Questions (05-JUN-2024)

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Episode 214 - SilencerCo Omega 9K Intro and PEW Science 101 Questions (05-JUN-2024)

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 208 - Otter Creek Labs Titanium Intro and 3-lug Mounting Systems (24-APR-2024)

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Episode 208 - Otter Creek Labs Titanium Intro and 3-lug Mounting Systems (24-APR-2024)

Today’s Topics:

  1. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. 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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Episode 207 - CAT JL and CAT MOB Technical Performance and PEW Science Anniversary (17-APR-2024)

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Episode 207 - CAT JL and CAT MOB Technical Performance and PEW Science Anniversary (17-APR-2024)

Today’s Topics:

  1. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. 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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Episode 206 - Mercy Pluto, CAT JL, CAT MOB, and the SkyNET Research Progression (10-APR-2024)

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Episode 206 - Mercy Pluto, CAT JL, CAT MOB, and the SkyNET Research Progression (10-APR-2024)

Today’s Topics:

  1. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. 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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Episode 204 - Inert Haze Suppressors Ti-P Technical Discussion (27-MAR-2024)

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Episode 204 - Inert Haze Suppressors Ti-P Technical Discussion (27-MAR-2024)

Today’s Topics:

  1. 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)

  2. 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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