Episode 165 - HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti - Part 2 - 5.56 MK18 SBR (07-JUN-2023)

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Episode 165 - HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti - Part 2 - 5.56 MK18 SBR (07-JUN-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Signature Review 6.114 – the HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti on the 5.56 MK18 SBR! This is the technical discussion of the publication that was released last Monday, Memorial Day! This is a companion episode to Episode 164 with the discussion of SSS.6.113 – FLOW 762 Ti .308 bolt action performance. (00:18:59)

  2. June is kicking off. There’s more data to publish, tons more to test, and it’s going to be super fun! We will be taking a look at the Surefire SOCOM556-MINI2 – an extremely prolific and popular silencer on loan courtesy of gracious benefactors. KAC 556QDC/CRS-PRT action? Oh man, that too. PEW Science members gonna get some great data! (01:07:43)

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Episode 164 - HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti - Part 1 - .308 Bolt Action (01-JUN-2023)

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Episode 164 - HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti - Part 1 - .308 Bolt Action (01-JUN-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.113 – the HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti on supersonic .308 bolt action! This is the technical discussion of the publication that was released Monday! We’ll hit the technical discussion of Sound Signature Review 6.114 – the HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti on the 5.56 MK18 SBR, on the next episode. (00:07:50)

  2. Thank you for a wonderful month of May – and for a wonderful 2023, so far. We are almost half way through the year and there have been some BANGERS. PEW Science is trusted, worldwide, for high fidelity objective sound signature characterization. This trust is earned – and earning it is made possible in part by your support. (01:23:57)

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Episode 163 - Aero Precision Lahar-30L, New Data, and Grassroots Support (24-MAY-2023)

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Episode 163 - Aero Precision Lahar-30L, New Data, and Grassroots Support (24-MAY-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.112 – the Aero Precision Lahar-30L on supersonic .308 bolt action! This is the technical discussion of the publication that was released last week. (00:09:04)

  2. What’s in store next? Anything coming out of the ol’ PEW Science testing database for you folks? Oh, there is. Hope you are ready for next week! (01:13:32)

  3. Top Gun Range – Houston hangout was a blast. They put on the “Day at the Range with PEW Science.” I was humbled to see a lot of you come out and to meet with you, speak with you about silencers, physics, and general gun stuff! I wish we could have done it for longer! Let’s do it again. Huge thanks to all the corporate and consumer members supporting this effort. (01:16:48)

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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 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 154 - Thunder Beast Dominus-SR on the MK18, 14.5 AR15, and Member Support (15-MAR-2023)

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Episode 154 - Thunder Beast Dominus-SR on the MK18, 14.5 AR15, and Member Support (15-MAR-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.105 – the Thunder Beast Dominus-SR on the 5.56 MK18. This is the technical discussion of the article published on Sunday! Bonus case study with the Surefire SOCOM556-RC2, included for members. (00:07:29)

  2. 14.5-inch AR-15 Test Apparatus arriving soon! Is it quieter than the MK18? Probably – but also – you might not break your silencers as easily! (01:08:30)

  3. Huge thank you to PEW Science members – you made the most recent article possible. It took a village, and the team delivered. Getting a lot of offers to send silencers for testing – thank you for your generosity, support, and enthusiasm! Got feedback from several of you regarding your silencer use cases and expectations of silencer performance. (01:14:12)

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Episode 151 - 14.5-inch AR-15 5.56 Test Host Selection, Testing, and Quality People (22-FEB-2023)

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Episode 151 - 14.5-inch AR-15 5.56 Test Host Selection, Testing, and Quality People (22-FEB-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. PEW Science testing with longer AR-15 barrels. Next up? 14.5-inch midlength gas. Simple? Absolutely not. Let’s talk about the factors influencing this host selection. (00:11:41)

  2. First quarter 2023 is swamped, but productive. Recent field-testing updates, current workload, and expectations. Hearing Protection Act? Probably not. (00:53:25)

  3. Shout out to Detective D. in Kansas – he is a LEO, a podcast listener, and follower of the effort. His daughter also made some patches to make fun of us enthusiasts and our night vision addictions, etc. Quality listeners, quality people, and heartfelt support. This is what the effort is all about – and we’re all learning together! (01:04:37)

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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 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 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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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 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 135 - Dead Air Sandman-S 5.56 Data, Research, Russia, and Ukrainian Silencers (19-OCT-2022)

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Episode 135 - Dead Air Sandman-S 5.56 Data, Research, Russia, and Ukrainian Silencers (19-OCT-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.92 – the Dead Air Sandman-S on the 5.56 MK18 SBR! Technical discussion. (00:07:24)

  2. Member Research Supplement 6.93 – Dead Air Sandman-S end caps. The Dead Air 30 caliber end cap vs. 5.56 end cap – does it make a difference? (00:51:55)

  3. Some folks have reached out regarding interest in characterization of foreign silencers. The Russo-Ukrainian war has actually driven some traffic to PEW Science. Interesting times. Thank you to the members who have been sharing their experiences with PEW Science and the world! (01:04:47)

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Episode 132 - Listener Questions and More Data (28-SEP-2022)

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Episode 132 - Listener Questions and More Data (28-SEP-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Listener Questions – they’re back! Let’s see how far we get in the group from the 4th solicitation. (00:07:11)

  2. New Sound Signature Reviews this week. Multiple reviews; an important dataset. A novel discovery. (01:14:13)

  3. We are in the tail-end of 2022 and the effort is strong. PEW Science members have stuck with it, and your support has fueled incredible research. As more host weapons are added to the Standard, applicability of the data will continue to grow. Thank you for making this a reality. (01:20:18)

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Episode 127 - 9mm Submachinegun Silencers: The GSL Phoenix and the MP5 (24-AUG-2022)

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Episode 127 - 9mm Submachinegun Silencers: The GSL Phoenix and the MP5 (24-AUG-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Member Research Supplement 6.85 – Unsuppressed Subguns; the HK SP5 and SP5K-PDW as Silencer Test Hosts (Public Article) (00:08:11)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.86 – GSL Phoenix on the MP5! Well, SP5. Regardless, how cool was that? And, third party engineering peer review! What a time to be alive. (00:53:15)

  3. No time for a SCAR update today (we’ll do one on the Mototech SCARburator next time). I updated the website for PEW Science Members. Now you have your own Rankings table, so you can get directly to your articles from the table itself. Thank you for your support, and for your patience! (01:35:41)

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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 118 - Family and the KAC QDSS-NT4 on the 5.56 MK18 (22-JUN-2022)

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Episode 118 - Family and the KAC QDSS-NT4 on the 5.56 MK18 (22-JUN-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Special note for a listener – and his dad. Blake, what doesn’t kill you makes your stronger. (00:10:03)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.78 – KAC QDSS-NT4 on the 5.56 MK18. Technical discussion! (00:19:28)

  3. Received some pretty big contributions recently. I am very honored, and the PEW Science effort is being fostered by generous folks and all the members and clients. I humbly salute you, and hope you continue to find benefit from this work. (01:15:57)

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