Episode 203 - Inert Haze Suppressors Ti-P and Listener Questions (20-MAR-2024)

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Episode 203 - Inert Haze Suppressors Ti-P and Listener Questions (20-MAR-2024)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Listener Questions are back again! We continue to make our way through the 6th Solicitation. Looks like today we’ll tackle everything from pizza, to blast physics, to sparking, to predicative results, and beyond! (00:08:34)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.145 – the Inert Haze Suppressors Ti-P on the HK P30L semiauto combat handgun. Let’s revisit centerfire pistol silencers. We’ll take a look at this design evolution of the Resilient Suppressors RSP in this introductory discussion. (01:10:28)

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Episode 201 - Surefire SOCOM556-MINI2 on the 14.5 M4A1 and Listener Questions (06-MAR-2024)

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Episode 201 - Surefire SOCOM556-MINI2 on the 14.5 M4A1 and Listener Questions (06-MAR-2024)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Listener Questions! We’ll dive back into the 6th solicitation and answer more of your queries. Always a great time! (00:07:02)

  2. 14.5-in M4 data is back, baby. Sound Signature Review 6.144 – the Surefire SOCOM556-MINI2 on the 14.5 M4A1 midgas system. With…. You guessed it – 3-Prong and WARCOMP mounts! Oh, WARCOMP mount…. Never change (just kidding – please stop leaking). Introductory discussion. (01:04:42)

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Episode 199 - Otter Creek Labs Polonium-30 Intro and Listener Questions (20-FEB-2024)

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Episode 199 - Otter Creek Labs Polonium-30 Intro and Listener Questions (20-FEB-2024)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Listener Questions are back! We’ll answer more of your queries from the 6th solicitation. (00:10:32)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.142 – the Otter Creek Labs Polonium-30 on the standard .308 bolt-action. Introductory discussion! (00:49:05)

  3. Sound Signature Review 6.143 – the Otter Creek Labs Polonium-30, again – this time, on the standard 5.56 MK18! How does over-bore influence the performance of this design? Introductory discussion of this study. (00:56:37)

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Episode 195 - Jolene, Listener Questions, and the NRA covers PEW Science! (17-JAN-2024)

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Episode 195 - Jolene, Listener Questions, and the NRA covers PEW Science! (17-JAN-2024)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.137 – Resilient Suppressors Jolene on 20-in .308 bolt action. More 7.62 data is here. An ultra lightweight silencer… how does it perform? This is an introductory discussion for this white paper published concurrently with this episode. (00:10:06)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.138 – Resilient Suppressors Jolene on 8-in 300 BLK subsonic bolt action! Good golly, Miss Molly – both supersonic and subsonic characterization for this lightweight system. Bring the quiet! Again – introductory discussion – two publications today! (00:19:52)

  3. Listener Questions are back! Let’s dive into more if your queries from the 6th Solicitation. This is a great time! (00:26:22)

  4. The NRA had some nice things to say about the PEW Science laboratory in January’s issue of Shooting Sports USA! Great to see the effort get some recognition nationwide, spurred on by your support! (01:01:15)

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Episode 193 - Resilient Jessie's Girl on .22 Pistol, Listener Questions, Happy New Year! (03-JAN-2024)

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Episode 193 - Resilient Jessie's Girl on .22 Pistol, Listener Questions, Happy New Year! (03-JAN-2024)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.136 – Resilient Suppressors Jessie’s Girl on the Beretta 21A subcompact semiautomatic rimfire pistol! An interesting silencer – an interesting host – and an interesting test! Let’s kick off 2024 with the introductory discussion for this white paper, published concurrently with this episode. (00:08:40)

  2. Happy New Year! So glad to be back with all of you – let’s take a dive into Listener Questions again! We’ll hit more from the 6th solicitation. All questions are submitted by the public; this is a great opportunity to learn about things that you may want to know about! (00:18:19)

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Episode 189 - SilencerCo Velos LBP on the 5.56 MK18 and Listener Questions (29-NOV-2023)

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Episode 189 - SilencerCo Velos LBP on the 5.56 MK18 and Listener Questions (29-NOV-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.134 – SilencerCo Velos LBP on the 5.56 MK18. This is the introductory discussion for this long-awaited white paper, published today with this podcast episode! Huge thanks to PEW Science members for making this research possible. (00:06:04)

  2. Listener Questions are back! That’s right – it’s time for the 6th solicitation. Fresh off of the presses, we just gathered all of your questions earlier this week, so we’ll kick off answering some from this new batch right now! If you didn’t get your question in this time, don’t worry – there will be more opportunities! (00:16:04)

  3. Thank you for all your support – consumers, dealers, distributors, and manufacturers – you are all making this happen! It’s been a great year and it’s not even over yet! The state of suppressed small arms research is in your debt. (00:57:55)

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Episode 181 - Listener Questions, PEW Science Suppression Rating, and Member Thank You (04-OCT-2023)

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Episode 181 - Listener Questions, PEW Science Suppression Rating, and Member Thank You (04-OCT-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Listener Questions are back! We continue answering the questions from the 5th solicitation. Are we going to finish it? That’s a solid “maybe.” Very strong maybe. (00:09:51)

  2. PEW Lab Quiz #7. Oh yes. A simple one! Wasn’t too hard. But, it might be one of the most important quizzes they have done. How do you use the PEW Science Suppression Rating? What is it for? Are you using it correctly? Let’s go over the answers to the quiz to make sure folks are all on the same page! (00:48:37)

  3. Huge thank you to PEW Science members – this effort has been grassroots from the beginning and that continues well into our third year of operations. From the consumer, dealer, manufacturer, and distributor support – to our professional lab testing clients – you have all combined your forces to create the greatest truly independent third-party testing and analysis database ever published. Kudos to all of you! (01:14:45)

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Episode 174 - Muzzle Devices, Listener Questions, and More Data! (16-AUG-2023)

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Episode 174 - Muzzle Devices, Listener Questions, and More Data! (16-AUG-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Can you guess the muzzle devices in today’s photo? Whoever guesses correctly receives the satisfaction of a job well done. (00:20:59)

  2. Listener Questions are back! Let’s hit even more from the 5th solicitation! We’re getting so close! (00:30:29)

  3. New Sound Signature Review this week? You bet! Some interesting data in a regime not quite yet fully explored! (01:03:03)

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Episode 170 - Listener Questions, More Data, and PEW Science Corporate Support (12-JUL-2023)

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Episode 170 - Listener Questions, More Data, and PEW Science Corporate Support (12-JUL-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Listener Questions are back again! More of your queries are addressed from the 5th Solicitation. We’re catching up! (00:11:13)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week? You betcha! The database grows, performance limits are tested – it’s a great time to be into silencers! (00:54:41)

  3. Huge thanks to all the supporters of PEW Science! In addition to wonderful consumer members, the research cooperative has awesome corporate support! A big PEW Science welcome to Champion Firearms, PTR, the Cody Firearms Museum, and Battle Hawk Armory! (00:58:25)

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Episode 169 - Listener Questions, HK MK23, USP, KAC, and SCAR with FLOW 762 (06-JUL-2023)

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Episode 169 - Listener Questions, HK MK23, USP, KAC, and SCAR with FLOW 762 (06-JUL-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Listener Questions are back! Let’s continue answering some from the 5th Solicitation. (00:10:15)

  2. The USP 45 Tactical is a MK23 compact. And as such, it is appropriate for summer beach carry. The quest for the coolest gats - suppressed pistols, and you. (00:58:49)

  3. SCAR Project mini-update: HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti with the KNS discarder. (01:15:28)

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Episode 161 - Listener Questions, Testing, and PEW Science Worldwide (03-MAY-2023)

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Episode 161 - Listener Questions, Testing, and PEW Science Worldwide (03-MAY-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Listener Questions are back! Let’s dive back into the 5th Solicitation. (00:09:05)

  2. New Sound Signature Review(s) this week? Strong maybe. Time for something a little different, with a twist. Buckle up? Yes. (00:38:33)

  3. Thank you for all of your interest – worldwide. Becoming the go-to source for independent third-party testing and analysis is very prideful – and a lot of responsibility. Thank you for supporting the effort to make this possible! (00:43:14)

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Episode 159 - Listener Questions, Testing, and Grassroots Research (19-APR-2023)

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Episode 159 - Listener Questions, Testing, and Grassroots Research (19-APR-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Listener Questions! Let’s get back to answering your questions from the 5th Solicitation. I learn, you learn, we all learn! (00:08:30)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Quite possibly. Some extra research for members too? Perhaps! (00:55:23)

  3. So much testing. It is the nature of the effort! Shout-out to some PEW Science community grassroots research going on right there in internet land. Consumers testing weapon function with different silencer muzzle devices? Boy howdy…. The effort is strong! (00:59:33)

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Episode 155 - Flow-Through Silencers and Listener Questions (22-MAR-2023)

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Episode 155 - Flow-Through Silencers and Listener Questions (22-MAR-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. A note about so-called “flow-through” technology. When you increase flow rate significantly, what should you expect? Can there be performance degradation? (00:05:22)

  2. Listener Questions – We’re hundreds of questions in – let’s answer more from the 5th solicitation! (00:17:49)

  3. Thanks to the recent supporters – if you haven’t received a Welcome Email yet, please let me know! Should be back with some fresh data later this week. (00:48:07)

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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 150 - The Quietest 5.56 Silencers and Listener Questions (15-FEB-2023)

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Episode 150 - The Quietest 5.56 Silencers and Listener Questions (15-FEB-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Research Supplement SSS.6.103 – The Quietest 5.56 SBR Silencers - Taming the MK18, Part 4 - HUXWRX vs. Otter Creek Labs vs. CGS vs. Surefire. This is a cursory update to the MK18 in-depth analytical comparison series, for PEW Science Members. (00:08:45)

  2. Listener questions! We’re back in the 5th solicitation and now is a good time to answer some of your queries! (00:14:23)

  3. Support from PEW Science members is really amazing. From the consumers to the manufacturers, to the dealers, it’s awesome. Big shout out to Andrew – a member from Nebraska who sent some different O-rings to try with the KAC silencer! (01:04:10)

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Episode 146 - CGS SCI-SIX Program 5.56 Introduction and SHOT Discussion (19-JAN-2023)

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Episode 146 - CGS SCI-SIX Program 5.56 Introduction and SHOT Discussion (19-JAN-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.101 – The CGS SCI-SIX on the 5.56 MK18. This is an introductory discussion of the SCI-SIX Program; the silencer should be publicly released this week. (00:09:32)

  2. Listener Questions? You bet! Let’s jump in and answer some, in the spirit of SHOT week. (00:50:15)

  3. Thank you all for your strong support in the new year. As more companies create new products, and push the boundaries of performance, there are several paths for them to choose. It’s very exciting to see which directions are followed in silencer design! (01:03:34)

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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 142 - Brownells BRN-4, HK416, Technical Data, and Listener Questions (07-DEC-2022)

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Episode 142 - Brownells BRN-4, HK416, Technical Data, and Listener Questions (07-DEC-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Ah, the Brownells BRN-4. Accessible HK416? Possibly. Confusing specifications? Definitely. Check out the new PEW Science Small Arms Technical Data page on the website for some help! (00:05:46)

  2. Let’s keep going with Listener Questions from the 5th Solicitation! Some more answers to your queries before the holidays will be great. (00:35:12)

  3. PEW Science testing has wrapped up for 2022 and we have a lot of exciting test programs booked for the new year! Analysis continues and the research effort is fueled by your support. Thank you, sincerely. (01:17:14)

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Episode 141 - YHM Turbo T2 Technical Discussion, Listener Questions, and the HK416 (30-NOV-2022)

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Episode 141 - YHM Turbo T2 Technical Discussion, Listener Questions, and the HK416 (30-NOV-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.98 – YHM Turbo T2 – 5.56 data with the MK18 – technical discussion. (00:06:13)

  2. Let’s continue with Listener Questions from the 5th Solicitation! This is always a fun time. (00:42:46)

  3. Every time I delve into a new firearm platform, I am amazed at both the lack and inaccuracy of information. Enter: the HK416. Thank goodness we don’t have to worry about that with silencers anymore – thanks to all the PEW Science members making this happen! Grassroots support is saving silencers, one test at a time. (01:14:11)

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Episode 140 - YHM Turbo T2 on 5.56 and Listener Questions (23-NOV-2022)

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Episode 140 - YHM Turbo T2 on 5.56 and Listener Questions (23-NOV-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Oh, good golly Miss Molly – it’s Listener Questions time again! Let’s start to answer your questions from the 5th Solicitation! We’re to almost 300 so far! (00:11:21)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.98 – YHM Turbo T2 – 5.56 data with the MK18 – published concurrently with this podcast episode! Thanksgiving is coming up. I am thankful I could get this to you! This is an introductory discussion. (00:52:42)

  3. You know what sucks? When the deer you are hunting since watching him all summer gets hit by a car. That sucks. But you know what doesn’t suck? All of the great support from the PEW Science family. That’s right – consumer, dealer, and manufacturer members – I am very thankful for all of you. You all make this happen. (01:02:25)

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