Episode 64 - Dead Air Nomad-30, State of Design, and Listener Questions (26-MAY-2021)

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Episode 64 - Dead Air Nomad-30, State of Design, and Listener Questions (26-MAY-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.43 – The Dead Air Nomad-30 (1st Gen) on supersonic .308! (00:10:36)

  2. What to expect from gross designs going forward? And… what not to expect? (00:48:01)

  3. Listener Questions – I answer some more for you. I love doing this! (00:58:40)

  4. Welcome to new manufacturer members of PEW Science – shout-out to KGM! Also, huge thanks to consumers and dealers! (01:19:34)

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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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Episode 59 - New Research, More Listener Questions, and Dealers! (21-APR-2021)

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Episode 59 - New Research, More Listener Questions, and Dealers! (21-APR-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. New Public Research Supplement coming this week! (00:12:33)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week – oh, you have been waiting. It’s coming. (00:22:13)

  3. Listener questions are back! I continue answering (yes, continue) more of your inquiries! (00:23:58)

  4. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:21:42)

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Episode 58 - Range Day, Sig Sauer SRD762Ti-QD, and Research (14-APR-2021)

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Episode 58 - Range Day, Sig Sauer SRD762Ti-QD, and Research (14-APR-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Just went shooting, and man, I actually had a dream about it the other night. (00:13:17)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.39 – the Sig Sauer SRD762Ti-QD with subsonic 300 BLK on the Q mini Fix! (00:54:24)

  3. Analysis update – back pressure metric major progress; update coming soon, along with a new review to showcase it for you. (01:20:58)

  4. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:28:22)

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Episode 57 - More Listener Questions and Research (07-APR-2021)

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Episode 57 - More Listener Questions and Research (07-APR-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Thank you for your patience. New Sound Signature Review coming this week. (00:09:34)

  2. Listener questions – continuation of the ton from the last three episodes! Let’s get started with the fourth group. (00:11:04)

  3. Analysis update – crunched a lot of numbers – some cool stuff coming. (01:20:10)

  4. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:22:46)

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Episode 56 - EA VOX S (Wiped), Question, Testing, and Anniversary! (31-MAR-2021)

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Episode 56 - EA VOX S (Wiped), Question, Testing, and Anniversary! (31-MAR-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.38 – The Energetic Armament VOX S with a wipe, on subsonic 300 BLK! (00:15:05)

  2. Listener questions – continuation of the ton from the last two episodes! I take a stab at answering a limited amount from the third group. (01:04:56)

  3. One year of the Silencer Sound Standard. Industry acceptance, the journey, and beyond. (01:30:36)

  4. Recent test data is extremely interesting. Some hints? Maybe. (01:35:35)

  5. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:55:04)

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Episode 55 - More Listener Questions and Silencer Shop Support! (24-MAR-2021)

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Episode 55 - More Listener Questions and Silencer Shop Support! (24-MAR-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Just completed a test program, and boy howdy, was good data generated. New Sound Signature Review this week, hopefully! (00:10:09)

  2. Listener questions – continuation of the ton from last time! I take a stab at answering the second group. (00:14:38)

  3. New sponsor support for this podcast – Silencer Shop. For real. (01:24:06)

  4. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:27:20)

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Episode 54 - Listener Questions and Manufacturer Support (17-MAR-2021)

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Episode 54 - Listener Questions and Manufacturer Support (17-MAR-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Upcoming testing; and a new Sound Signature Review this week? Maybe. (00:06:34)

  2. Listener questions – I got a ton and I take a stab at answering the first group! (00:09:25)

  3. New manufacturer support for PEW Science – it’s an honor. (01:16:34)

  4. Welcome to all the new consumer PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:25:04)

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Episode 53 - Thank You, CGS Hyperion on 6.5 CM, and More Testing (10-MAR-2021)

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Episode 53 - Thank You, CGS Hyperion on 6.5 CM, and More Testing (10-MAR-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Some major thanks to PEW Science supporters – The Firearm Blog, industry veterans, and consumers. (00:09:12)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.37 – The CGS Hyperion on 6.5 CM; results discussion. (00:29:02)

  3. Upcoming testing – weather sucks! But it will happen. (01:08:48)

  4. Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:10:59)

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Episode 52 - Sig P210, Manufacturer Claims, and the AAC Illusion 9 (03-MAR-2021)

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Episode 52 - Sig P210, Manufacturer Claims, and the AAC Illusion 9 (03-MAR-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. The Sig P210; a unicorn with its horn. Threading complete. The prophecy has been fulfilled. (00:06:50)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week! (00:30:21)

  3. Manufacturer claims coming out of the wood work; The Mute, the Canooter Valve, etc. (00:33:10)

  4. The AAC Illusion 9 – initial observations. (01:10:40)

  5. Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:17:24)

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Episode 51 - Griffin Armament Explorr EX3 and Back Pressure Research (24-FEB-2021)

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Episode 51 - Griffin Armament Explorr EX3 and Back Pressure Research (24-FEB-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.36 – Griffin Armament Explorr EX3. (00:08:13)

  2. Back Pressure Metric research update – Rev.2 methodology! Rugged rifle silencer case study too. (00:43:39)

  3. Sound Signature – is it subjective? Probably not really. (01:03:28)

  4. The AAC Illusion 9 – this thing is wild. If only the Sig P210 barrel would arrive. (01:07:21)

  5. Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:08:49)

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Episode 50 - Sig P210, Pistol Silencers, and Back Pressure Metric Update (17-FEB-2021)

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Episode 50 - Sig P210, Pistol Silencers, and Back Pressure Metric Update (17-FEB-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sig P210 – almost ready. Which silencer for this gun? Wait for the Erector 9? Maybe not. (00:10:23)

  2. Centerfire pistol silencer sound signature; actual use and meeting the need. (00:36:15)

  3. New Sound Signature Review this week! And a Back Pressure metric update – Revision 2 release. Improving our methodology! (00:46:08)

  4. Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:11:30)

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Episode 49 - Richmond Tactical RT30Ti and the MK18 Test Host (10-FEB-2021)

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Episode 49 - Richmond Tactical RT30Ti and the MK18 Test Host (10-FEB-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.34 – Richmond Tactical RT30Ti on supersonic .308. (00:05:13)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.35 – the RT30Ti on subsonic 300BLK with the mini FIX. (00:31:03)

  3. Mk18 5.56 test host upper procured – decision points for PEW Science, and you! (00:41:25)

  4. Silencer test sample procurement updates. (01:02:53)

  5. Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:07:24)

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Episode 48 - QD Mounts, MK18, and Backpressure (03-FEB-2021)

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Episode 48 - QD Mounts, MK18, and Backpressure (03-FEB-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. I’m getting the QD itch. What’s the coolest secondary retention rifle silencer mount? (00:06:04)

  2. New Sound Signature Review(s) coming this week? Why yes, there are. (00:36:04)

  3. MK18 5.56 test host procurement – obtaining one soon. For you! (00:41:41)

  4. More silencer mount backpressure discussions. Getting more user feedback. (01:03:04)

  5. Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:16:22)

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Episode 47 - YHM Resonator K, Research, and Backpressure (27-JAN-2021)

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Episode 47 - YHM Resonator K, Research, and Backpressure (27-JAN-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.32 – the YHM Resonator K on supersonic .308! (00:09:48)

  2. Member Research Supplement 6.33 – Hunting Silencer First Round Pop. (00:24:11)

  3. Internet and social media backpressure wars – don’t be a casualty. (00:35:27)

  4. Silencer mounts – can they influence backpressure? (00:57:27)

  5. Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:24:43)

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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 45 - SilencerCo Harvester, FRP, Hunting, AR15 (13-JAN-2021)

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Episode 45 - SilencerCo Harvester, FRP, Hunting, AR15 (13-JAN-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.31 – the SilencerCo Harvester on supersonic .308. (00:08:50)

  2. First Round Pop – the killer of subsonic 300 BLK silencer performance. (00:45:06)

  3. Hunting silencers – what’s important to you? (00:52:58)

  4. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! And, future testing. (01:09:10)

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