Episode 303 - Otter Creek Labs Universe-36 Multi-Caliber Testing Technical Discussion (29-APR-2026)

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Episode 303 - Otter Creek Labs Universe-36 Multi-Caliber Testing Technical Discussion (29-APR-2026)

Today’s Topic:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.223 – the Otter Creek Labs Universe-36 on the 10.3-in 5.56 MK18, 20-in .308 bolt-action, and 9mm HK MP5. Multi-caliber test report. Do multi-caliber silencers perform well on several different weapons? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. You can put this silencer on anything from 9mm to .338 Lapua Magnum. Technical Discussion. (00:08:36)

    a. Intro and recap (00:10:17)

    b. Universe-36 overview (00:13:32)

    c. Universe-36 silencer design (00:22:30)

    d. Hazard Map Brief 8.1.20 (00:35:14)

    e. System performance (00:53:22)

    f. Overall thoughts (01:07:54)

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Episode 302 - Otter Creek Labs Universe-36 Multi-Caliber Testing & JK PRO-KOR 556K Tech (22-APR-2026)

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Episode 302 - Otter Creek Labs Universe-36 Multi-Caliber Testing & JK PRO-KOR 556K Tech (22-APR-2026)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.222 – the JK Armament PRO-KOR 556K on the 10.3-in 5.56 MK18. The last MK18 data we published was back in December. How does this new advanced entry from JK Armament fair compared to the competition? The Top 5 and Bottom 5 performers on the MK18 are showcased in this report. Technical discussion. (00:06:54)

    a. Intro and recap (00:06:21)

    b. PRO-KOR 556K overview (00:11:14)

    c. PRO-KOR 556K silencer design (00:22:44)

    d. Hazard Map Brief 8.1.19 (00:43:21)

    e. System performance (00:49:23)

    f. Overall thoughts (01:11:11)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.223 – the Otter Creek Labs Universe-36 on the 10.3-in 5.56 MK18, 20-in .308 bolt-action, and 9mm HK MP5. Multi-caliber test report. Do multi-caliber silencers perform well on several different weapons? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. You can put this silencer on anything from 9mm to .338 Lapua Magnum. Introductory discussion for today’s report. (01:14:20)

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Episode 71 - Griffin Armament Optimus and Listener Questions (21-JUL-2021)

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Episode 71 - Griffin Armament Optimus and Listener Questions (21-JUL-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.47 – The Griffin Armament Optimus on Supersonic .308 – technical discussion. (00:14:16)

  2. Listener questions and the Instagram Live from Saturday night! (00:44:47)

  3. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and the R&D clients that help us continue this journey. Gearing up for some field testing if it would stop raining. (01:22:54)

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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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