Episode 192- PTR VENT 3 MK18 Technical Discussion, the HK MK23, and Merry Christmas! (20-DEC-2023)

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Episode 192- PTR VENT 3 MK18 Technical Discussion, the HK MK23, and Merry Christmas! (20-DEC-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.135 – PTR VENT 3 on the 5.56 MK18. This is the technical discussion of this silencer and white paper, published 13-DEC-2023. Very interesting silencer – the Purposely Induced Porosity (PIP) technology apparently has some legs! (00:07:58)

  2. Merry Christmas from the PEW Science family to you and yours. The holiday is this coming Monday – hopefully you are able to spend it with your loved ones. Rejoice! Thank you all for making this a great year. How are you going to take advantage of the holidays? Should you get a MK23? (01:00:07)

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Episode 156 - Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 and the Silencer Sound Standard Anniversary (29-MAR-2023)

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Episode 156 - Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 and the Silencer Sound Standard Anniversary (29-MAR-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.106 – the Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 on supersonic .308. This is the technical discussion of the article published on Sunday! Tons of Surefire data is now available; more than ever before. Do you know why the WARCOMP mount is suboptimal for suppression? (00:05:56)

  2. Three years since the Silencer Sound Standard and the PEW Science Suppression Rating became a reality. They were launched in March of 2020. How has the silencer industry changed since that time? (00:50:59)

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Episode 149 - Otter Creek Labs Lithium and PEW Science Corporate Supporters (08-FEB-2023)

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Episode 149 - Otter Creek Labs Lithium and PEW Science Corporate Supporters (08-FEB-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review SSS.6.102 – The Otter Creek Labs Lithium on the HK SP5 9mm submachinegun. This is the technical discussion of this test data and analysis. (00:06:30)

  2. Thank you for your support, which enables this research to continue. Just created a new PEW Science Corporate Supporters page to help thank industry entities! Also, a quick note about the use of PEW Science Rankings and the Suppression Rating, to better inform silencer choices for your use case. There are other parameters to consider, as well – many use cases are different! (00:48:45)

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Episode 144 - Q Full Nelson 300 BLK Technical Discussion and Happy New Year! (04-JAN-2023)

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Episode 144 - Q Full Nelson 300 BLK Technical Discussion and Happy New Year! (04-JAN-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.99 – The Q Full Nelson with subsonic 300 BLK. The introduction was last episode. This is the technical discussion. (00:12:12)

  2. New Year? Yes! New Sound Signature Review this week! You betcha. Big deal? Probably for a lot of you, yes. (01:43:18)

  3. What a wonderful year 2022 was for PEW Science and the Silencer Sound Standard! All of us helped a lot of people. Throughout the year, education proliferated throughout the industry and we are all better for it. Let’s do the same in 2023 – with emphasis! Also, machine guns are cool. Try to shoot one this year. It should be one of your goals. (01:47:10)

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Episode 143 - Q Full Nelson with Subsonic 300 BLK, Listener Questions, and T.REX ARMS (11-DEC-2022)

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Episode 143 - Q Full Nelson with Subsonic 300 BLK, Listener Questions, and T.REX ARMS (11-DEC-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.99 – The Q Full Nelson with subsonic 300 BLK. Early review, before the holidays! This review is published concurrently with this episode, so this is an introductory discussion. (00:06:25)

  2. Some more Listener Questions before the holidays?! You bet your sweet suppressed small arms collection there is. Let’s do it! (00:37:12)

  3. I just appeared on Episode 149 of T.Rex Talk with Isaac from T.REX ARMS! We discuss testing, the firearm industry ecosystem, integrity, and the development of the Citizen Defense Industry. What a great way to end the year! To all the listeners, readers, and PEW Science members – thanks for making 2022 amazing. (01:00:27)

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Episode 137 - Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L and Polonium-K Technical Discussion (01-NOV-2022)

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Episode 137 - Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L and Polonium-K Technical Discussion (01-NOV-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.94 – the Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L with subsonic 300BLK. Technical discussion. (00:11:49)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.95 – the Otter Creek Labs Polonium-K on the 5.56 MK18 SBR. Technical discussion. (00:57:28)

  3. Warm welcome to several new corporate PEW Science supporters. We now have Maxim Defense, JK Armament, Swamp Yankee Arms, QD Specialties, Meta Suppressors, and No Respawn Tactical! That’s right. Six more companies supporting the Silencer Sound Standard and PEW Science! (01:39:35)

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Episode 136 - Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L and Polonium-K, and Suppressed Pistols (26-OCT-2022)

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Episode 136 - Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L and Polonium-K, and Suppressed Pistols (26-OCT-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.94 – the Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L with subsonic 300BLK! Introductory discussion. (00:07:22)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.95 – the Otter Creek Labs Polonium-K on the 5.56 MK18 SBR! Introductory discussion. (00:12:59)

  3. Suppressing your pistol. Is it easy? Not always. Should it be? One can dream. Let’s get into the mechanics with this introductory discussion. (00:27:30)

  4. Early deliverables this week; the effort has delivered quality information to PEW Science members and the public, regularly. Your support makes this possible. Thank you for helping to make The Silencer Sound Standard and Suppression Rating the true industry benchmark for suppression performance. (01:08:46)

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Episode 56 - EA VOX S (Wiped), Question, Testing, and Anniversary! (31-MAR-2021)

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Episode 56 - EA VOX S (Wiped), Question, Testing, and Anniversary! (31-MAR-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.38 – The Energetic Armament VOX S with a wipe, on subsonic 300 BLK! (00:15:05)

  2. Listener questions – continuation of the ton from the last two episodes! I take a stab at answering a limited amount from the third group. (01:04:56)

  3. One year of the Silencer Sound Standard. Industry acceptance, the journey, and beyond. (01:30:36)

  4. Recent test data is extremely interesting. Some hints? Maybe. (01:35:35)

  5. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:55:04)

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Episode 55 - More Listener Questions and Silencer Shop Support! (24-MAR-2021)

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Episode 55 - More Listener Questions and Silencer Shop Support! (24-MAR-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Just completed a test program, and boy howdy, was good data generated. New Sound Signature Review this week, hopefully! (00:10:09)

  2. Listener questions – continuation of the ton from last time! I take a stab at answering the second group. (00:14:38)

  3. New sponsor support for this podcast – Silencer Shop. For real. (01:24:06)

  4. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:27:20)

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Episode 54 - Listener Questions and Manufacturer Support (17-MAR-2021)

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Episode 54 - Listener Questions and Manufacturer Support (17-MAR-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Upcoming testing; and a new Sound Signature Review this week? Maybe. (00:06:34)

  2. Listener questions – I got a ton and I take a stab at answering the first group! (00:09:25)

  3. New manufacturer support for PEW Science – it’s an honor. (01:16:34)

  4. Welcome to all the new consumer PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:25:04)

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Episode 24 - Q mini Fix, 300BLK, and Subguns (22-JUL-2020)

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Episode 24 - Q mini Fix, 300BLK, and Subguns (22-JUL-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Just returned from New Hampshire – Visited Q and also Mr. Joe Gaddini – the guy who started SWR, for those of you who don’t know.

  2. Mini Fix 300BLK test host built and should be home soon. And a .308 Fix, because reasons.

  3. Make subguns great again – get one while you can.

  4. New Sound Signature Review this week!

  5. Thanks to all membership supporters of PEW Science – your continued support will help this become sustainable.

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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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