Episode 211 - Surefire SOCOM556-RC3 vs. RC2 - Technical Discussion and Research (15-MAY-2024)

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Episode 211 - Surefire SOCOM556-RC3 vs. RC2 - Technical Discussion and Research (15-MAY-2024)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.151: the Surefire SOCOM556-RC3 on the standard 10.3-in MK18. Two mounts. 3-Prong and closed-tine WARCOMP. Same old conclusion? No, actually. Technical discussion of this white paper published last week. (00:07:03)

  2. Research Supplement 6.152: Surefire RC2 vs. RC3 - What Changed? The Quietest 5.56 Rifle Silencers - Taming the MK18, Part 5. We do a deep dive into the technologies in the RC2 and RC3 for PEW Science Members, and give actionable performance data for field use. (00:51:04)

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Episode 186 - Silencers Indoors, CAT WB on 5.56 MK18 and 14.5 Mid M4A1, and YouTube (08-NOV-2023)

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Episode 186 - Silencers Indoors, CAT WB on 5.56 MK18 and 14.5 Mid M4A1, and YouTube (08-NOV-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Gas momentum, flow rate, reflections, and hazards. Do all silencers sound the same? No. When you change environments, do all silencers have signatures that change the same way? Also no. This topic is brought to you by a PEW Science Pro Member question. (00:07:52)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.129 and 6.130 – the CAT/WB/A1/718 on the 5.56 MK18 and M4A1 Mid-Gas, respectively! Combined technical discussion for the two white papers published 25-OCT. We’ll hit the technical discussion for SSS.6.131 with the PTR VENT 2 next time. (00:20:50)

  3. The Jay Situation Podcast is now also on YouTube! That’s right! We’re also on YouTube Music. We have received a lot of requests for this. All episodes are available on the Jay Situation YouTube Channel now, and will be going forward! (00:57:05)

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Episode 185 - Surefire SOCOM556-RC2 on 14.5 Mid and PTR VENT 2 on the MP5 (01-NOV-2023)

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Episode 185 - Surefire SOCOM556-RC2 on 14.5 Mid and PTR VENT 2 on the MP5 (01-NOV-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.128 – the Surefire SOCOM556-RC2 on the 5.56 M4A1 Mid-Gas with both 3-Prong and WARCOMP! This is the technical discussion covering the white paper published 22-OCT. (00:09:57)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.131 – the PTR VENT 2 on the HK SP5 (MP5 analog) – introductory discussion for this white paper that is live right now! Purposely Induced Porosity (PIP) technology – does it work? Yeah, apparently. (00:47:32)

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Episode 184 - LPM Torch, 14.5 Mid-Gas, Surefire SOCOM556-RC2, and CAT WB (25-OCT-2023)

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Episode 184 - LPM Torch, 14.5 Mid-Gas, Surefire SOCOM556-RC2, and CAT WB (25-OCT-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.126 – the Liberty Precision Machine Torch on the 5.56 MK18. With both solid and vented end caps! This is the technical discussion of the PEW Science laboratory white paper released last week! (00:15:06)

  2. Public Research Supplement 6.127 – the standard M4A1 test host! 14.5-in mid-length gas 5.56 testing is here! As is tradition, we have defined the standardized parameters for the research pedigree – with your help! Abbreviated discussion. (00:45:12)

  3. Sound Signature Review 6.128 – the Surefire SOCOM556-RC2 on the 5.56 M4A1 Mid-Gas with both 3-Prong and WARCOMP! This is introductory discussion covering the white paper published Sunday. We’ve kicked off the 14.5 research progression! (00:53:11)

  4. Sound Signature Review 6.129 – the CAT/WB/A1/718 on the 5.56 MK18! This is live right now. Yes. Introductory discussion for this much anticipated dataset! Small silencer. Interesting performance! (01:07:30)

  5. And, in tandem…. Sound Signature Review 6.130 – the CAT/WB/A1/718 on the 5.56 M4A1 Mid-Gas. I told you we started 14.5 testing. We’ve actually done quite a bit. And, the client testing has already started too. Here is one of them! This should give you a great picture of how Surge Bypass technology scales. Introductory discussion. (01:15:40)

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Episode 183 - Resilient Suppressors Jessie's Girl and the LPM Torch MK18 Data (18-OCT-2023)

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Episode 183 - Resilient Suppressors Jessie's Girl and the LPM Torch MK18 Data (18-OCT-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.125 – the Resilient Suppressors Jessie’s Girl on .22 bolt-action. This is the technical discussion of the PEW Science laboratory white paper released last week! (00:11:39)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.126 – the Liberty Precision Machine Torch on the 5.56 MK18. With both solid and vented end caps! This white paper is live right now! Let’s go over an introduction to this silencer and this article and we’ll hit the technical discussion next week, per typical. (00:36:52)

  3. Patience is important (for you folks, and us!) – if you are a veteran of the NFA game, patience may still not come naturally to you, but it is probably learned, nonetheless. The PEW Science laboratory is anxious to publish many PEW Science Member-funded research articles. As we progress through the remainder of this year, keep your eye on the prize – it will be worth it. You folks have really come through and some great testing has happened! (00:48:52)

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Episode 182 - Resilient Suppressors Jessie's Girl, Suppressed Rimfire, and 14.5 AR15 (11-OCT-2023)

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Episode 182 - Resilient Suppressors Jessie's Girl, Suppressed Rimfire, and 14.5 AR15 (11-OCT-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. New Sound Signature Review? That’s right. SSS.6.125 – the Resilient Suppressors Jessie’s Girl on .22 bolt-action. The last time you saw rimfire data and analysis from PEW Science was on PEW Science Silencer Sound Standard launch day. Since that historic day, we have given you a wide variety of information. Let’s circle back to the quietest systems now that you have context! Let the battle begin. (00:11:14)

  2. Speaking of battles – just when you thought it was safe to suppress the AR-15. Do you have time to discuss 14.5 midlength gas? I hope so, because you should pull up a chair, get comfortable, and maybe throw out a lot of things you thought you knew about suppressing the AR-15. Fighting battles on multiple fronts is going to be the theme going forward. Good luck. (00:35:02)

  3. How are we able to provide consistent, topical information for almost 4 years running, continuously, accurately, and with exceptional quality and relevance? With PEW Science Member support, that’s how. Behind every monumental effort is a backbone of support, and the grassroots PEW Science Army is stronger than ever. From dealers, to distributors, to manufacturers, to consumers, to families – everyone is banding together to educate the masses on the wonderful world of suppressed small arms. Cheers to you – it’s working! (00:53:40)

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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 180 - Surefire SOCOM556-RC3, HUXWRX Ventum 762, PEW Science Member Research (26-SEP-2023)

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Episode 180 - Surefire SOCOM556-RC3, HUXWRX Ventum 762, PEW Science Member Research (26-SEP-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. What’s that? New silencers? There are always new models coming to market. What’s the latest? More Flow-Through technology from HUXWRX – the Ventum line (Ventum 762), as well as an updated prolific rifle series – the Surefire SOCOM556-RC3? What else is on the horizon? How do these additions impact the market, if at all? (00:10:52)

  2. Speaking of new and emerging technologies – new PEW Science Member Research, published today! That’s right. Research Supplement 6.124 is live - Subsonic 300 BLK Suppression Performance - Flow-Through vs. Forward Flux vs. SURGE BYPASS vs. Conventional Silencers. Head-to-Head Comparisons! HUXWRX HX-QD 762 vs. Sig Sauer SLH300Ti vs. Combat Application Technologies CAT/ODB/A1/718 vs. Surefire SOCOM300-SPS vs. Sig Sauer SRD762QD-Ti. SUBSONIC BATTLE. This adds to our supersonic battle series from Research Supplement 6.115. (00:35:21)

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Episode 171 - Abel Company Theorem-L and Silencer Advancement (19-JUL-2023)

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Episode 171 - Abel Company Theorem-L and Silencer Advancement (19-JUL-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.117 – Abel Company Theorem-L on .308 bolt action! This is the technical discussion of the article that was published last week. (00:14:23)

  2. Significant field testing and analysis activities have occurred this summer. The silencer landscape has changed and continues to evolve. PEW Science thanks all members and podcast listeners for the continued support. We’re popping smoke, and will return in August. (01:10:53)

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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 168 - Aero Precision Lahar-30 on the 5.56 MK18 (28-JUN-2023)

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Episode 168 - Aero Precision Lahar-30 on the 5.56 MK18 (28-JUN-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Signature Review 6.116 – the Aero Precision Lahar-30 on the 5.56 MK18 SBR! You already saw bolt action .308 data for the larger Lahar-30L in article 6.112. Now, the mid-size version of the Lahar series is evaluated on 5.56! Mid-size, but short, at 6 inches long. How does it perform? This is the technical discussion of the article published last week. (00:11:26)

  2. Summer time testing is in full gear! A lot of great manufacturers making neat products – a lot of neat data being gathered, and what a great time to be a silencer consumer! Whether you are a weekend warrior coyote hunter, a CQB trainee, a long-range tactical enthusiast, or even just a backyard plinker – there are most likely great things available for you! Thanks for continuing to trust PEW Science to characterize all this stuff – it’s a great joy! (00:56:26)

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Episode 167 - Flow-Through Ti Silencer Flash, and the PEW Science Suppression Rating (21-JUN-2023)

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Episode 167 - Flow-Through Ti Silencer Flash, and the PEW Science Suppression Rating (21-JUN-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. New Sound Signature Review this week! Kick off your shoes, put your feet up, and enjoy the detailed characterization of a relatively new silencer on the scene. New players entering the space? Yes. Is it making things interesting? Absolutely! (00:11:26)

  2. The night time is the right time! What happens when you shoot a Flow-Through titanium silencer on a 14.5 inch 5.56 machine gun at night? Does it flash? Does it spark? What about under night vision? What about with thermal? The humanity! I’ll give you some of my recent field experience with the HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti from this past weekend. (00:20:31)

  3. Independent laboratory testing of silencer sound signatures – coupled with engineering analysis. Why do we do it? It’s more than just for trust and mitigating conflicts of interest. The research state of practice and grassroots education; thank you for helping PEW Science build the Silencer Sound Standard research pedigree. (00:58:16)

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Episode 166 - Flow-Through vs. Conventional Silencers - Member Research and Tools (14-JUN-2023)

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Episode 166 - Flow-Through vs. Conventional Silencers - Member Research and Tools (14-JUN-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Member Research Supplement 6.115 – Flow-Through vs. Conventional silencer technology on bolt action rifles. Signature comparison – with nuance. Dead Air Nomad-Ti vs. HUXWRX Flow 762 Ti vs. Q Thunder Chicken. Members get an in-depth look at just how much the sound signature can change with a Flow-Through silencer, and exactly how it can be interpreted by your ears! (00:09:56)

  2. Silencer Sound Standard Section 7 – PEW Science Rankings. You are all familiar with subsection 7.1 that displays the Rankings Table. Now introducing subsection 7.2, Suppression Rating Visualization Tool! Graphical presentation with weight and length metrics, as well. This tool is only available for supporting members of the effort. Thank you for your support! (00:17:35)

  3. Listener Questions – let’s dive back into the 5th solicitation and hit a couple, today! At least a couple! (00:31:43)

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