Episode 117 - More Field Testing, Silencer Advancement, and Listener Questions (15-JUN-2022)

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Episode 117 - More Field Testing, Silencer Advancement, and Listener Questions (15-JUN-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. A lot of recent field testing – multiple test programs, multiple surprises, incredible time to be in the silencer game! (00:09:16)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Oh yes. Long time coming? Probably. (00:28:33)

  3. Listener Questions are back – let’s dive in again and address your queries. (00:34:42)

  4. The community is enthusiastic, educated, and becoming stronger. Every day, folks use the published data and analysis to inform themselves, others, and push the boundaries of the technology. Shout out to Charlie’s Custom Clones – a new corporate PEW Science member dealer. Thank you all for your support! (01:21:17)

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Episode 115 - NRAAM, Dead Air Sierra-5, Surefire, and Listener Questions (01-JUN-2022)

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Episode 115 - NRAAM, Dead Air Sierra-5, Surefire, and Listener Questions (01-JUN-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. NRAAM – short recap. Anything stand out in the silencer world? Dead Air Sierra-5 and new Surefire? (00:08:10)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Oh yes. Member Research coming too! (00:28:37)

  3. Listener Questions – let’s hit another round. This is always fun, I think. (00:35:26)

  4. Really eye-opening meetings this past weekend. The support for PEW Science is non-trivial, and extremely tangible. The companies, entities, and consumer supporters are amazing. Big shout-out to Swiss CNC. PEW Science corporate member and an incredible manufacturer. (01:09:37)

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Episode 114 - Otter Creek Labs Polonium and 5.56 Silencers (25-May-2022)

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Episode 114 - Otter Creek Labs Polonium and 5.56 Silencers (25-May-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.75 – Otter Creek Labs Polonium on the MK18 with 5.56! Technical discussion. (00:05:32)

  2. Are we experiencing a 5.56 silencer renaissance? Possibly. Survey says….. (01:21:12)

  3. There are significant parties in the firearm community who support PEW Science. T.REX ARMS, and other corporate members of the effort, help tremendously. The biggest supporters are you – the consumers. Thank you. (01:32:57)

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Episode 113 - 5.56 MK18 Testing, KAC QDC, and More Data! (18-May-2022)

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Episode 113 - 5.56 MK18 Testing, KAC QDC, and More Data! (18-May-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Recent Testing. Adding to the pile, and the huge backlog. 5.56 stuff? Oh yeah. KAC? Yeah, that too. (00:06:58)

  2. Listener questions – why not?! Let’s answer some riddles from you – the audience. (00:25:46)

  3. New Sound Signature Review this week? Boy howdy is there one coming, and you need to buckle up. Strap in tightly, sir or ma’am. (01:02:42)

  4. The effort grows, and as it grows, PEW Science members continue to be the backbone. Thank you for your support; it is unwavering, powerful, and thoughtful. (01:05:26)

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Episode 112 - Silencer Central Banish 30, the MP5 and MP5K, and KAC (11-May-2022)

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Episode 112 - Silencer Central Banish 30, the MP5 and MP5K, and KAC (11-May-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.74 – Silencer Central Banish 30 on a supersonic 308 bolt action! Technical discussion. (00:05:29)

  2. The MP5 is important. Let’s talk about why you need to understand the difference between the full size and the MP5K (SP5 vs. SP5K-PDW). (00:46:13)

  3. Upcoming testing? Yes. Excitement? Always. Stay tuned. KAC? That too. (00:51:31)

  4. Thank you for your support. True grassroots support is rare, and PEW Science members knock it out of the park. Your contributions to the effort are changing the industry and the state of practice. (00:55:21)

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Episode 106 - The Silencer Sound Standard Anniversary and the Banish 30 Gold (23-MAR-2022)

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Episode 106 - The Silencer Sound Standard Anniversary and the Banish 30 Gold (23-MAR-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. The Silencer Sound Standard turns two this week! Happy Anniversary to all of you – your support made the new industry standard a reality! (00:10:34)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.69 – Silencer Central Banish 30 Gold on supersonic .308 – technical discussion. (00:17:28)

  3. Sound Signature Review 6.70 – Silencer Central Banish 30 Gold on subsonic 300 BLK – technical discussion. (00:51:13)

  4. Do you have a moment to speak about the Surefire OBC and short dwell time for silencer use? 11.5 mid gang, please gather. Also, KAC. Maybe. They are aware of the effort. So is Rooftop Defense. What in tarnation? (01:15:30)

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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 98 - The KGM R30 and the Griffin Armament EZ-LOK (26-JAN-2022)

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Episode 98 - The KGM R30 and the Griffin Armament EZ-LOK (26-JAN-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.63 – The KGM R30 on supersonic .308; technical discussion. (00:07:40)

  2. Griffin Armament EZ-LOK: you know, guys… I think they did it!!! (01:11:05)

  3. Warm welcome to the new PEW Science members! Some long-time listeners and readers have thrown their hat into the ring to support the effort. Humbling and awesome; thank you! (01:25:57)

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Episode 97 - PEW Science Education, New Review, and Listener Questions (19-JAN-2022)

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Episode 97 - PEW Science Education, New Review, and Listener Questions (19-JAN-2022)

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Today’s Topics:

  1. Support for the PEW Science effort has been very heartwarming. It’s important to try to help others and educate; try not to do the opposite, if you can. (00:09:05)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week! It’s a long one… buckle up! (00:23:05)

  3. Listener questions – haven’t hit these in a while, so let’s dive in to some! (00:31:43)

  4. More field testing coming up – thank you for your patience as we ramp back up after the holidays and navigate crazy weather from mother nature! (01:09:59)

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Episode 96 - SilencerCo Omega 9K, 300BLK, 40mm, and KAC URX (12-JAN-2022)

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Episode 96 - SilencerCo Omega 9K, 300BLK, 40mm, and KAC URX (12-JAN-2022)

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Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.62 – SilencerCo Omega 9K with 300 BLK subsonic – technical discussion. (00:13:07)

  2. 40mm. 40 mike-mike. Bloop! Also – anything can fit with a KAC URX 3.1 if you MAKE IT FIT. (01:01:53)

  3. Thank you all for your feedback on the recent .45-70 testing apparatus solicitation; a lot of feedback on ammunition and host. PEW Science members are very active in the new year and it is greatly appreciated! (01:16:04)

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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 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 77 - MK18 5.56 Testing and Listener Questions (01-SEP-2021)

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Episode 77 - MK18 5.56 Testing and Listener Questions (01-SEP-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. PEW Science field testing – Boy. Howdy. A lot of work done recently. Contracted tests, as well as a lot of internally-funded work: the MK18. In all its glory. (00:07:32)

  2. Let’s wrap-up the second solicitation of Listener Questions! It’s time. We need to answer them so we can move on to more! (00:29:32)

  3. Huge PEW Science Welcome to the newest corporate member – Dead Air Silencers. Mr. Todd Magee, my gun friend and Chief of Engineering at Dead Air has thrown his company’s name in the hat to support PEW Science! This is monumental for the industry and consumers, so if you have a chance, please thank him. He’s the salt of the Earth, that man. Thank you to all PEW Science members – you are making this happen. The ultimate grassroots effort for the industry is living and breathing! (01:02:51)

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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 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 74 - Otter Creek Labs, KAC URX-4, and PEW Science Dealers (11-AUG-2021)

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Episode 74 - Otter Creek Labs, KAC URX-4, and PEW Science Dealers (11-AUG-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.48 – Otter Creek Labs PR30L on supersonic .308. (00:08:03)

  2. Another one: Sound Signature Review 6.49 – Otter Creek Labs PR30S on supersonic .308. (00:42:29)

  3. KAC URX 4? Yeah. So fun to install! A little bit of story telling for you. (00:52:37)

  4. Thank you to all the PEW Science members for your support. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members – the consumers, manufacturers, and dealers! Shout out to Blake Madigan – an SOT out of the Ft. Worth area and also to Bowie Outfitters down in Louisiana! (01:03:33)

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Episode 73 - Testing, Listener Questions, and T.REX ARMS (04-AUG-2021)

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Episode 73 - Testing, Listener Questions, and T.REX ARMS (04-AUG-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. New Sound Signature Review coming this week. Maybe a couple? If you’re good. (00:07:58)

  2. Listener Questions – let’s get back to them! You folks ask great questions. (00:16:46)

  3. Tested last week and we should be out in the field again this week too. Mother nature is apparently off of her meds. (01:04:27)

  4. Wonderful new PEW Science corporate support – a huge thank you to the folks at T.REX ARMS for throwing their hat into the ring. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members; your support is helping to make silencers better. (01:07:56)

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Episode 72 - .338 LM Testing, KAC URX 4, and PEW Science Support (28-JUL-2021)

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Episode 72 - .338 LM Testing, KAC URX 4, and PEW Science Support (28-JUL-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Just got back from some field testing! .338 LM has started, some military MRAD stuff, and the .556 MK18! (almost) ha! (00:06:14)

  2. Another 11.5 mid? I mean, why not. Also – picked the KAC URX 4 for this one, because apparently, I like to suffer for aesthetics. (00:30:03)

  3. Some administrative items to take care of – PEW Science odds and ends. (00:48:08)

  4. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members – you are the salt of the Earth. Through you, all things are possible. (01:01:53)

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Episode 71 - Griffin Armament Optimus and Listener Questions (21-JUL-2021)

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Episode 71 - Griffin Armament Optimus and Listener Questions (21-JUL-2021)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.47 – The Griffin Armament Optimus on Supersonic .308 – technical discussion. (00:14:16)

  2. Listener questions and the Instagram Live from Saturday night! (00:44:47)

  3. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and the R&D clients that help us continue this journey. Gearing up for some field testing if it would stop raining. (01:22:54)

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