Episode 154 - Thunder Beast Dominus-SR on the MK18, 14.5 AR15, and Member Support (15-MAR-2023)

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Episode 154 - Thunder Beast Dominus-SR on the MK18, 14.5 AR15, and Member Support (15-MAR-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.105 – the Thunder Beast Dominus-SR on the 5.56 MK18. This is the technical discussion of the article published on Sunday! Bonus case study with the Surefire SOCOM556-RC2, included for members. (00:07:29)

  2. 14.5-inch AR-15 Test Apparatus arriving soon! Is it quieter than the MK18? Probably – but also – you might not break your silencers as easily! (01:08:30)

  3. Huge thank you to PEW Science members – you made the most recent article possible. It took a village, and the team delivered. Getting a lot of offers to send silencers for testing – thank you for your generosity, support, and enthusiasm! Got feedback from several of you regarding your silencer use cases and expectations of silencer performance. (01:14:12)

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Episode 153 - Which Silencer is Right for You? Also - Listener Questions! (08-MAR-2023)

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Episode 153 - Which Silencer is Right for You? Also - Listener Questions! (08-MAR-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Silencer Research – figuring out the silencer for you. Want to hear it in person? Experience shooting it? Might be a good idea! Combine data with experience; it can help! (00:08:55)

  2. Listener Questions – Deep into the 5th Solicitation. The way out is through! (00:34:36)

  3. PEW Science internal R&D – total signature reduction, and in different environments. Flash, reflections, team environments; there are a variety of factors that define a signature of a suppressed small arm weapon system. For which purposes are you reducing yours? (00:56:23)

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Episode 152 - KAC 5.56 QDC on the MK18 and 14.5 Midlength Progress! (01-MAR-2023)

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Episode 152 - KAC 5.56 QDC on the MK18 and 14.5 Midlength Progress! (01-MAR-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.104 – the KAC 5.56 QDC on the 5.56 MK18. This is the technical discussion of the article published on Sunday! (00:07:20)

  2. The 14.5-inch midlength gas AR test uppers have been purchased. Now we wait! What, if any, predictions do you guys have for performance changes from the 10.3-inch MK18? (00:56:24)

  3. Folks seem to be using the data appropriately! Folks choosing silencers for their guns – sometimes they aren’t looking for the quietest stuff. But, they do know what their use cases are – that’s how looking at a silencer’s features, along with the Suppression Rating, can help! Big thanks to the members who make it all possible. (01:01:52)

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Episode 151 - 14.5-inch AR-15 5.56 Test Host Selection, Testing, and Quality People (22-FEB-2023)

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Episode 151 - 14.5-inch AR-15 5.56 Test Host Selection, Testing, and Quality People (22-FEB-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. PEW Science testing with longer AR-15 barrels. Next up? 14.5-inch midlength gas. Simple? Absolutely not. Let’s talk about the factors influencing this host selection. (00:11:41)

  2. First quarter 2023 is swamped, but productive. Recent field-testing updates, current workload, and expectations. Hearing Protection Act? Probably not. (00:53:25)

  3. Shout out to Detective D. in Kansas – he is a LEO, a podcast listener, and follower of the effort. His daughter also made some patches to make fun of us enthusiasts and our night vision addictions, etc. Quality listeners, quality people, and heartfelt support. This is what the effort is all about – and we’re all learning together! (01:04:37)

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

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

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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! (01:20:01)

  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)

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Episode 49 - Richmond Tactical RT30Ti and the MK18 Test Host (10-FEB-2021)

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Episode 49 - Richmond Tactical RT30Ti and the MK18 Test Host (10-FEB-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.34 – Richmond Tactical RT30Ti on supersonic .308. (00:05:13)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.35 – the RT30Ti on subsonic 300BLK with the mini FIX. (00:31:03)

  3. Mk18 5.56 test host upper procured – decision points for PEW Science, and you! (00:41:25)

  4. Silencer test sample procurement updates. (01:02:53)

  5. Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:07:24)

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Episode 48 - QD Mounts, MK18, and Backpressure (03-FEB-2021)

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Episode 48 - QD Mounts, MK18, and Backpressure (03-FEB-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. I’m getting the QD itch. What’s the coolest secondary retention rifle silencer mount? (00:06:04)

  2. New Sound Signature Review(s) coming this week? Why yes, there are. (00:36:04)

  3. MK18 5.56 test host procurement – obtaining one soon. For you! (00:41:41)

  4. More silencer mount backpressure discussions. Getting more user feedback. (01:03:04)

  5. Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:16:22)

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Episode 45 - SilencerCo Harvester, FRP, Hunting, AR15 (13-JAN-2021)

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Episode 45 - SilencerCo Harvester, FRP, Hunting, AR15 (13-JAN-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.31 – the SilencerCo Harvester on supersonic .308. (00:08:50)

  2. First Round Pop – the killer of subsonic 300 BLK silencer performance. (00:45:06)

  3. Hunting silencers – what’s important to you? (00:52:58)

  4. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! And, future testing. (01:09:10)

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