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

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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)

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

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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)

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Episode 279 - CAT CACM 556 Testing Technical Discussion (15-OCT-2025)

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Episode 279 - CAT CACM 556 Testing Technical Discussion (15-OCT-2025)

Today’s Topic:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.203 – Combat Application Technologies CAT CACM 556 on the standard 10.3-in untuned MK18. This is a system-optimized silencer, but PEW Science recommended a standard host platform be used for public evaluation. How does this latest SURGE BYPASS model perform in a 6-inch envelope? Technical discussion for last week’s report.

    a. Intro (00:07:39)

    b. Physical overview (00:19:39)

    c. Silencer Design (00:32:21)

    d. System Performance (00:47:58)

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Episode 278 - CAT CACM 556 Testing and Zastava ZVUK 7.62x39 Tech Discussion (08-OCT-2025)

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Episode 278 - CAT CACM 556 Testing and Zastava ZVUK 7.62x39 Tech Discussion (08-OCT-2025)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.202 – Zastava ZVUK on a 16.3-in Yugoslavian AK-pattern system. Another U.S. tribute to the venerable Soviet PBS silencer! You saw the Wolverine performance last time. How does an even more modern PBS homage perform? Does this particular implementation of PIP bring the performance? Technical discussion for last week’s report. (00:09:12)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.203 – Combat Application Technologies CAT CACM 556 on the standard 10.3-in untuned MK18. This is a system-optimized silencer, but PEW Science recommended a standard host platform be used for public evaluation. How does this latest SURGE BYPASS model perform in a 6-inch envelope? The total performance may (or may not) surprise you. The 556 wars rage on; this is an introductory discussion for today’s whitepaper. (00:52:36)

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