Episode 102 - Research and the CGS Helios QD on the MK18 5.56 SBR (23-FEB-2022)

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Episode 102 - Research and the CGS Helios QD on the MK18 5.56 SBR (23-FEB-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Notes about research motivations and observations – behavior; both technical and human. (00:07:26)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.66 – the CGS Helios QD on the MK18 5.56 SBR. With the direct-thread mount. Technical discussion. (00:18:32)

  3. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members! Thank you for your support. Some new R&D clients too – the research pedigree is gaining both depth and breadth. (01:37:57)

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Episode 70 - CGS Helios QD Ti and Multiuse Silencers (14-JUL-2021)

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Episode 70 - CGS Helios QD Ti and Multiuse Silencers (14-JUL-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Multi-use silencers. Usually, they suck. But also, they don’t have to. Which use cases are smart to combine? How much is too much? (00:17:32)

  2. New Sound Signature Review coming this week. Are you ready? Any guesses? (01:33:54)

  3. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members – doctors, scientists, students, LEOs, manufacturers – all family. Thank you all for your support. (01:37:02)

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Episode 63 - Surefire SOCOM556-RC2, New Data, and Listener Questions (19-MAY-2021)

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Episode 63 - Surefire SOCOM556-RC2, New Data, and Listener Questions (19-MAY-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Shot the Surefire SOCOM556-RC2; first impressions on the 11.5 mid OBC (unicorn host). (00:12:31)

  2. New Sound Signature Review coming this week – a big one. Are you ready? (00:34:18)

  3. Listener Questions – I answer more of your queries from Round 2! You smart cookies, you. (00:36:41)

  4. Dealers spotted in the wild using PEW Science data in their shops. The Suppression Rating might be at a gun counter near you. Member dealers leading the way- thanks for spreading the word, and for your support! (01:14:44)

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Episode 27 - .308 Summary, Dead Air Sandman-Ti, and New Testing (12-AUG-2020)

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Episode 27 - .308 Summary, Dead Air Sandman-Ti, and New Testing (12-AUG-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Intermediate Results Summary 6.18 – Compact and Mid-Size .308 Rifle Silencers.

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.19 – Dead Air Sandman-Ti.

  3. More reviews coming soon; and gearing up for some new testing.

  4. Vacation is upon us – and maybe some gun talk.

  5. As always - thanks to all the members of PEW Science!

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Episode 26 - Tone, Rugged Radiant, CGS Hyperion K, and Some Guns (05-AUG-2020)

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Episode 26 - Tone, Rugged Radiant, CGS Hyperion K, and Some Guns (05-AUG-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Members Research Supplement 6.17 – Razor, Sandman-S, Trash Panda, and Radiant.

  2. Current Favorite guns in the collection and silencer utility.

  3. Sticking with the Rugged Radiant for now, for hunting. Kind of want a Hyperion K.

  4. New Sound Signature Review this week and a summary too?!

  5. Thanks to the recent new members of PEW Science!

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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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