Episode 158 - Sig Sauer SLH300TI, Q Cherry Bomb, SCAR, Backpressure, Alpha and Omega (12-APR-2023)

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Episode 158 - Sig Sauer SLH300TI, Q Cherry Bomb, SCAR, Backpressure, Alpha and Omega (12-APR-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.107 – The Sig Sauer SLH300TI with subsonic 300 BLK. This is the technical discussion of the article published last week! (00:07:52)

  2. The Q Cherry Bomb. Love it or hate it – the proliferation is significant. Let’s talk about its influence on weapon function, as related to gas dynamics at the muzzle. The SCAR isn’t just a pretty face! The data utility of the apparatus is significant. We’ve talked about the Omega Metric. Now, it’s time to introduce and investigate the Alpha parameter. (00:51:39)

  3. Hope you had a great Easter weekend. Field research is something that I think a lot of folks have been doing on their own, which is great to see! Never stop learning and experimenting – pass the torch to those learning from you, such that they can teach others as well. The PEW Science effort is strong – shout out to contributing members! (01:52:34)

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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 123 - Listener Questions, the Q FIX, FN SCAR, and Recoil (27-JUL-2022)

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Episode 123 - Listener Questions, the Q FIX, FN SCAR, and Recoil (27-JUL-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Rifle recoil? Does it matter? It can. PEW Science SCAR Project micro-update #5. (00:10:30)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week? 5.56 is back on deck. Is there more to learn? (00:28:07)

  3. Listener Questions are back! Let’s hit a few from Solicitation #4! (00:32:08)

  4. Thank you to all the PEW Science members for not only your support, but also for educating the public responsibly. Suppressed small arms are more popular than ever, and consumer expectations are getting more reasonable! (01:06:39)

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Episode 94 - Q Trash Panda on the MK18: Technical Discussion, and .45-70 (29-DEC-2021)

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Episode 94 - Q Trash Panda on the MK18: Technical Discussion, and .45-70 (29-DEC-2021)

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Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.61 – The Q Trash Panda on the MK18; technical discussion. (00:09:24)

  2. That new build itch – getting that perfect handguard, gas system, and barrel length for your preferences – it can be really fun! (01:09:08)

  3. New test host selection. Big-bore silencers – 46 caliber. First on the agenda? .45-70. Let’s talk about it! (01:20:01)

  4. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Let’s move into this new year with great motivation for continued good data, learning, and industry advancement! To all PEW Science members – your support means the world. The largest public effort to fully characterize suppressed small arms continues! (01:28:36)

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Episode 93 - Q Trash Panda on the MK18 and Velocity with Silencers (22-DEC-2021)

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Episode 93 - Q Trash Panda on the MK18 and Velocity with Silencers (22-DEC-2021)

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Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.61 – The Q Trash Panda on the MK18. Early 5.56 data this week! (00:09:24)

  2. Do silencers increase muzzle velocity? They can, a little bit. Let’s talk about the why and how, and why you should be careful when watching YouTube. (00:23:16)

  3. The best Christmas Gift of all is the support that PEW Science members bring to the effort. Grassroots support. We are in your debt. Also, PEW Science dealers send cool silencers to test. Like the new Sig SLX stuff! (00:52:40)

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Episode 90 - Rugged Razor - 5.56 Technical Discussion, and Hunting with the Hyperion (01-DEC-2021)

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Episode 90 - Rugged Razor - 5.56 Technical Discussion, and Hunting with the Hyperion (01-DEC-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.58 – The Rugged Razor on the 5.56 MK18 – technical discussion. Data came early. Let’s talk about it! (00:14:51)

  2. PEW Science Member Research Supplement 6.59 – The Rugged Razor with the 5.56 Endcap – technical notes. This was an early Thanksgiving treat for members – thanks for your support! (01:16:16)

  3. Just went hunting – a lot of great deer, but nothing taken yet. Did take a large hog – used the CGS Hyperion on the Q Fix – great experience! (01:20:59)

  4. The grassroots support of the PEW Science initiative is great, and the industry is taking note. Several manufacturers have indicated that change is being forced; innovation is being spurred by the data and analysis being published. PEW Science members are directly responsible for this phenomenon – cheers! (01:41:57)

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Episode 82 - The Fix, Hyperion, Swarovski, and CAM-LOK (06-OCT-2021)

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Episode 82 - The Fix, Hyperion, Swarovski, and CAM-LOK (06-OCT-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Used a small hunting silencer last year. Gonna try using a big one on my Fix this year. Zeroed my Swarovski Z8i. Spooky experience! (00:11:26)

  2. Another incremental CAM-LOK update for you – some more shooting experience. CGS MOD 9 and Rugged Obsidian 9. Zoning in on some performance factors. (00:56:21)

  3. New Sound Signature Review this week? You bet your exhilarating yard-pop there is. We gonna get crazy? Maybe. (01:11:48)

  4. Thanks for listening, joining at pewscience.com, and supporting the effort so enthusiastically. Gun shops, consumers, manufacturers, and firearm enthusiasts across the globe. You folks share the info and the community is great! (01:14:49)

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Episode 75 - Powerlifting, Listener Questions, and Erector-9 Quick Look (18-AUG-2021)

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Episode 75 - Powerlifting, Listener Questions, and Erector-9 Quick Look (18-AUG-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Powerlifting; or strength training, in general. Should you do it? Yes. (00:13:45)

  2. New Sound Signature Review coming this week! (00:35:59)

  3. Listener Questions – let’s explore your wonderous queries. (00:40:08)

  4. Welcome to the new PEW Science members! I took vacation for part of the weekend and some of you joined to support the effort! It means the world; you’re making this happen. (01:17:36)

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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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Episode 46 - Sig P210, Q Erector 9, and Silencer Research (20-JAN-2021)

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Episode 46 - Sig P210, Q Erector 9, and Silencer Research (20-JAN-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Obscure centerfire pistol hosts – the Sig P210? What other classic pistols can we desecrate? Put a Q Erector 9 on it? Let’s do it. (00:06:45)

  2. Will a silencer sound different to you if you have pre-existing hearing damage? Possibly. (00:56:15)

  3. New member Research Supplement this week! (01:00:16)

  4. New Sound Signature Review this week! (01:03:16)

  5. Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! Some silencer test sample procurement news, too. (01:06:18)

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Episode 44 - Rankings, Resonator K, and Hunting (06-JAN-2021)

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Episode 44 - Rankings, Resonator K, and Hunting (06-JAN-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Silencer Sound Standard Section 7 – PEW Science Rankings! (00:11:57)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.30 – the YHM Resonator K on the mini FIX with subsonic 300 BLK. (00:25:12)

  3. Whitetail deer hunting with the CGS Hyperion K on a 16” .308 bolt action – field experience. (01:03:04)

  4. New Sound Signature Review this week! New in-depth analysis, too? (01:33:09)

  5. PEW Science industry happenings / updates. (01:35:42)

  6. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:37:38)

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Episode 43 - Hunting Silencers and Machine Guns (16-DEC-2020)

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Episode 43 - Hunting Silencers and Machine Guns (16-DEC-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Hunting silencer update; anecdotal experience with prototype titanium CGS stuff. (00:09:13)

  2. The 11.5 mid-length upper returns! This time suppressed in full auto. (00:45:49)

  3. Should you buy a machine gun? Several have asked. Let’s revisit this. (01:03:48)

  4. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:13:23)

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Episode 42 - Q Half Nelson, Rugged Radiant, and CGS (09-DEC-2020)

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Episode 42 - Q Half Nelson, Rugged Radiant, and CGS (09-DEC-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.29 – The Q Half Nelson with subsonic 300 BLK! (00:05:45)

  2. My Radiant is too loud for my 16” .308 FIX. So what am I going to use to hunt this weekend? (00:35:12)

  3. Some goodies coming soon from CGS to PEW. Christmas time! (00:46:28)

  4. Subsonic .30 silencers are cool. Supersonic is cool. Why not both? (01:05:11)

  5. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:15:13)

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Episode 41 - The Future, Hunting, and Back Pressure! (02-DEC-2020)

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Episode 41 - The Future, Hunting, and Back Pressure! (02-DEC-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Where do we go from here? Continuation from previous episode. (00:08:36)

  2. Hunting whitetail from a ground blind with a silencer? Suppression Rating case study? (00:18:37)

  3. The back-pressure hypothesis – continued research and some cautions. (01:12:32)

  4. New Sound Signature Review this week! (01:29:08)

  5. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:30:27)

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Episode 39 - Data, Clients, and Mounts! (11-NOV-2020)

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Episode 39 - Data, Clients, and Mounts! (11-NOV-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Data processing from the latest test series – supersonic and subsonic observations. (00:06:55)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Next week too? And Historical Books? Oh my! (00:22:43)

  3. How important is your silencer mount? Direct thread forever? (00:41:03)

  4. Welcome to new PEW Science members and Manufacturer Clients. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:10:30)

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Episode 35 - ATF, Pistol Brace, AR Gas System Lengths (14-OCT-2020)

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Episode 35 - ATF, Pistol Brace, AR Gas System Lengths (14-OCT-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Quick update on the recent ATF tomfoolery, re: pistol braces. (00:04:50)

  2. New Sound Signature Review coming this week. Buckle up, buckaroos. (00:46:22)

  3. The 11.5” AR15 and M16 with mid-length gas. Again. (01:01:19)

  4. Some cool upcoming testing – will probably be public in the coming months. (01:48:07)

  5. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:53:56)

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Episode 34 - Q Brace, Sandman-L, and 11.5 inch mid-length Unicorn (07-OCT-2020)

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Episode 34 - Q Brace, Sandman-L, and 11.5 inch mid-length Unicorn (07-OCT-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Let’s talk about supporting the NFA community – the recent ATF field division decision.

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.23 – the Dead Air Sandman-L.

  3. The 11.5” AR15 and M16 with mid-length gas. Unicorn? Maybe.

  4. Back pressure. Do we actually care? Or do only some people need to care?

  5. Upcoming testing – public and private. Business updates for you.

  6. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always!

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Episode 33 - Sandman-S, Rugged Razor, and Test Data (30-SEP-2020)

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Episode 33 - Sandman-S, Rugged Razor, and Test Data (30-SEP-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. I get this question a lot – Dead Air Sandman-S or Rugged Razor?

  2. Just finished some testing – some more observations for you.

  3. New Sound Signature Review coming this week!

  4. Have you folks had time to actually practice with your weapons?

  5. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always!

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Episode 30 - 11.5 inch 5.56, KAC, Q Thunder Chicken, 300BLK Testing (09-SEP-2020)

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Episode 30 - 11.5 inch 5.56, KAC, Q Thunder Chicken, 300BLK Testing (09-SEP-2020)

Today’s Topics:

  1. 11.5-inch 5.56 with mid-length gas? What’s the world coming to?

  2. Knight’s Armament stuff – should you care?

  3. Sound Signature Review 6.20 – Q Thunder Chicken on .308; let’s talk about it.

  4. Ammunition shipment finally arrived from Discreet Ballistics – testing soon.

  5. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support!

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