Episode 139 - HUXWRX CA$H 9K on 9mm Pistol and Submachinegun (16-NOV-2022)

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Episode 139 - HUXWRX CA$H 9K on 9mm Pistol and Submachinegun (16-NOV-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.96 – HUXWRX CA$H 9K on the HK P30L semiauto full-size 9mm pistol. Technical discussion. Interesting performance! (00:04:46)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.97 – HUXWRX CA$H 9K on the HK SP5 9mm submachinegun. Technical discussion. The MP5 can benefit from lower back pressure??? (00:45:36)

  3. Significant, consistent effort – both inside and outside PEW Science. Thank you for your patience, and your support. A note about the testing and analysis effort and a reminder about the PEW Science mission, for those of you who are new to this and those who have forgotten. (00:58:26)

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Episode 128 - SCAR Update #7, the Omega Metric, and Thermal Technology (31-AUG-2022)

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Episode 128 - SCAR Update #7, the Omega Metric, and Thermal Technology (31-AUG-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. PEW Science SCAR Project Update #7 – Using the Mototech SCARburator to tune the weapon for suppressed use. Things to consider. (00:09:32)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Oh yes. Am I excited? Boy howdy, am I. Big things. Disruptive things. Buckle up. (01:20:40)

  3. Thermal sights and you: how to spend more money than you thought you would, and not be completely upset, necessarily. (01:24:14)

  4. Thanks for your support. I mean it. Direct feedback indicates PEW Science is doing some good. Your support fuels the effort and members are gracious and tenacious. Good rhyme. (01:45:14)

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Episode 126 - HUXWRX vs. Otter Creek vs. Surefire and Listener Questions (17-AUG-2022)

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Episode 126 - HUXWRX vs. Otter Creek vs. Surefire and Listener Questions (17-AUG-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Member Research Supplement 6.84 – Taming the MK18, Part 3 – HUXWRX vs. Otter Creek Labs vs. Surefire. Surprise! Real data and analysis to wrinkle your brain. (00:09:55)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Not only that – there is more this week than you may know. More research included too? What could it be? Certainly, silencer related…. right? (00:26:23)

  3. Listener Questions! Solicitation #4 continues. Let’s dive back in! We still have a lot to cover. (00:30:51)

  4. Heartfelt communications have been received from consumer members of PEW Science, and also R&D / Testing clients. It brings me joy that this brings you joy. So, for that, we are all fortunate. The landscape continues to change, and with grassroots support, the movement has spread not only far, but deep. It has roots! (01:06:36)

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Episode 125 - HUXWRX FLOW 556K and SCAR Update #6 (10-AUG-2022)

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Episode 125 - HUXWRX FLOW 556K and SCAR Update #6 (10-AUG-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.83 – the HUXWRX FLOW 556k on the 5.56 MK18 AR15 SBR – technical discussion. Interesting performance! (00:07:34)

  2. SCAR Project – micro-update #6. Hitting the 800-round mark; experience so far, suppressed, and gas dynamics. (01:25:39)

  3. The suppressed small arms landscape is changing. What is next on the horizon? Many PEW Science members have shared their thoughts with me, regarding emerging technologies. How far out are we, from new innovation? (01:42:50)

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Episode 124 - Energetic Armament ARX and the HUXWRX FLOW 556K (03-AUG-2022)

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Episode 124 - Energetic Armament ARX and the HUXWRX FLOW 556K (03-AUG-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.82 - the Energetic Armament ARX on the 5.56 MK18 AR15 SBR – technical discussion. Controversial? Shouldn’t be. (00:08:47)

  2. Early deliverable, today! Sound Signature Review 6.83 – the HUXWRX FLOW 556k on the 5.56 MK18 AR15 SBR – cursory, introductory discussion. This one is wild! (01:03:14)

  3. It warms my heart to see so many folks using the data and analysis for great benefit! Several hunting stories were shared with me recently; elk, bear, all types of great game animals taken with suppressed rifles! And, the data helped the users in the selection process! This is PEW Science, living and breathing. Thank you for your support. (01:11:06)

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Episode 101 - Member Research, Surefire, OSS, and Silencer Mounts (16-FEB-2022)

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Episode 101 - Member Research, Surefire, OSS, and Silencer Mounts (16-FEB-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Caught you by surprise, didn’t I? Member Research Supplement 6.65: Taming the MK18 – Surefire vs. OSS. (00:07:56)

  2. New Sound Signature Review coming this week. Highly anticipated? Yes. Complicated? Absolutely. Worth checking out? Most likely. (00:15:31)

  3. Silencer mounts – almost a new industry in and of itself. What a time to be alive! (00:24:55)

  4. Huge shout-out to PEW Science clients and all the new and existing members. Your support is amazing, the deliverables have been useful to people, and you folks make it all happen! (00:54:16)

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Episode 100 - Thank you, and the HUXWRX OSS HX-QD 556k on the MK18 (09-FEB-2022)

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Episode 100 - Thank you, and the HUXWRX OSS HX-QD 556k on the MK18 (09-FEB-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.64 – the OSS HX-QD 556k with 5.56 on the MK18. Technical discussion! (00:28:48)

  2. Stacked data publications coming. Might publish some Member Research too. We’ll see! (01:29:38)

  3. Who cares about silencer diameter, anyway? Also – welcome to the new PEW Science members! (01:31:24)

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Episode 95 - Big Bore .45-70 and New Silencers (05-JAN-2022)

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Episode 95 - Big Bore .45-70 and New Silencers (05-JAN-2022)

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Today’s Topics:

  1. Big-bore silencer host selection update. Anybody shoot .45-70? Boy howdy… (00:09:17)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week. It’s a new year; let’s get weird. Well, maybe not too weird. (00:26:37)

  3. Which silencers are you most excited about right now? Honestly, I’m sort of wondering what is going on with Surefire. That one might be one of the big ones. Also, who can tackle high flow like OSS? (00:29:12)

  4. Fairly caught-up on new PEW Science member welcome emails, client interactions, and administrative items. If you’ve been missing me on comms – reach out again! Thank you all for your support. (00:42:43)

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Episode 83 - OSS HX-QD 556 and Fanny Packs (13-OCT-2021)

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Episode 83 - OSS HX-QD 556 and Fanny Packs (13-OCT-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.54 – the OSS HX-QD 556 on the MK18 – technical discussion. (00:11:45)

  2. Fanny packs? Yes. If they’re not already back, they should be. So versatile, and dare I say… attractive? (01:16:49)

  3. Huge PEW Science welcome to some new corporate supporters! Discreet Ballistics, now out of Wyoming (formerly New Hampshire) and Dark Horse Tactical out of Nevada! Honored to have the support of these folks. Also – another huge welcome to all the new consumer members of PEW Science. Grassroots; we’re doing this together! (01:23:26)

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Episode 76 - CGS Hyperion K on subsonic 300BLK and Silencer Covers (25-AUG-2021)

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Episode 76 - CGS Hyperion K on subsonic 300BLK and Silencer Covers (25-AUG-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.50 – the CGS Hyperion K on subsonic 300 BLK (out of a Q mini Fix!) (00:09:59)

  2. Silencer covers. Let’s revisit this. (00:51:15)

  3. Welcome to the new PEW Science members who have thrown their hat in the ring to keep the grassroots effort going! And thanks to the consumers who are sending personal silencers. You guys are crazy. The good kind of crazy. (01:05:33)

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Episode 67 - OSS HX-QD 762 on Subsonic 300 BLK and the Suppression Rating (23-JUN-2021)

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Episode 67 - OSS HX-QD 762 on Subsonic 300 BLK and the Suppression Rating (23-JUN-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.45 – The OSS HX-QD 762 on Subsonic 300 BLK! Groundbreaking research. Ridiculous, actually. (00:09:58)

  2. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members – grassroots support continues. Continued sightings of the Suppression Rating in the wild. (01:18:47)

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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 62 - Utah, Back Pressure, and Listener Questions (12-MAY-2021)

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Episode 62 - Utah, Back Pressure, and Listener Questions (12-MAY-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. PEW Science field trip – Utah; land of the silencers? I mean, kind of, I guess. (00:11:59)

  2. Back pressure – does it matter to you? Maybe. Maybe not. (00:27:57)

  3. Listener Questions – I answer more from Round 2! (00:36:54)

  4. Thank you to all the dealers, manufacturers, and consumer members of PEW Science! Your support makes this happen. Dealer feedback is awesome. (01:27:24)

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Episode 61 - OSS User Reports and Listener Questions (05-MAY-2021)

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Episode 61 - OSS User Reports and Listener Questions (05-MAY-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. After-action reports: investigating anecdotal loudness experiences. OSS mystery solved! (00:13:19)

  2. New Member’s Research Supplement Coming this week; highlighting some current parameters. (00:55:05)

  3. Round 2 of listener questions! I hit the last of the first group and move into the questions from this new solicitation. (00:58:24)

  4. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:33:49)

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Episode 60 - Omega Back Pressure Metric and OSS (28-APR-2021)

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Episode 60 - Omega Back Pressure Metric and OSS (28-APR-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Let’s get into the guts of Public Research Supplement 6.40 – The PEW Science Back Pressure Metric, Omega! (00:15:34)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.41 – the OSS HX-QD 762 on supersonic .308! How CRAZY was this data, guys?! (01:28:47)

  3. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (02:10:27)

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