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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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 162 - Maxim Defense DSX, the SURG, and Tuning an AR for Silencers (10-MAY-2023)

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Episode 162 - Maxim Defense DSX, the SURG, and Tuning an AR for Silencers (10-MAY-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.110 – the Maxim Defense DSX on the 5.56 MK18 SBR! This is the technical discussion of the publication that was released last week. (00:07:48)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.111 – the Maxim Defense DSX on the 5.56 SURG SBR! Same silencer, same barrel length, same everything – except for the gas port. Technical discussion of Suppressed Upper Receiver Group performance. (00:46:22)

  3. Top Gun Range – Houston is hosting me at their range this Saturday, 13-MAY, from 10AM to 4PM. Come out and say hi if you’re in the area! Huge thanks to them for sponsoring the podcast and setting this up. Big thanks to all of you listening, as well! Also – big welcome to Cobalt Kinetics – the latest corporate member of the effort. (01:15:19)

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Episode 161 - Listener Questions, Testing, and PEW Science Worldwide (03-MAY-2023)

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Episode 161 - Listener Questions, Testing, and PEW Science Worldwide (03-MAY-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Listener Questions are back! Let’s dive back into the 5th Solicitation. (00:09:05)

  2. New Sound Signature Review(s) this week? Strong maybe. Time for something a little different, with a twist. Buckle up? Yes. (00:38:33)

  3. Thank you for all of your interest – worldwide. Becoming the go-to source for independent third-party testing and analysis is very prideful – and a lot of responsibility. Thank you for supporting the effort to make this possible! (00:43:14)

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Episode 160 - Rugged Razor762, Subsonic 300 BLK, and Flow-Through (26-APR-2023)

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Episode 160 - Rugged Razor762, Subsonic 300 BLK, and Flow-Through (26-APR-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.108 – Rugged Razor762 with subsonic 300 BLK! This is the technical discussion of the article published last week. (00:11:10)

  2. Research Supplement 6.109 – The Quietest 300 BLK Subsonic Ammunition. Discreet Ballistics vs. S&B. This one is for PEW Science Members. Let’s talk about why this information may be important for you, in general, regardless of ammo brand. (00:59:28)

  3. Flow-Through technology. Let’s talk about the actual technology, resulting sound signatures, and your expectations. Do you understand the PEW Science Suppression Rating? Do you understand what “loud” means? Let’s go back to the basics of this important topic. (01:07:25)

  4. The support for PEW Science is significant. An open letter to consumers and industry was written by me, and has remained on the website as Section 1 of the Standard, since launch. The Standard remains as it was written. This is purposeful. (01:23:26)

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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 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 157 - FN SCAR, KNS diSCARder, CGS Hyperion, Back Pressure, and Omega Metric (05-APR-2023)

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Episode 157 - FN SCAR, KNS diSCARder, CGS Hyperion, Back Pressure, and Omega Metric (05-APR-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. PEW Science SCAR Project Update #10 – Field use of the KNS DiSCARder. The KNS Adjustable Gas Regulator for the FN SCAR. Comparisons with the Mototech SCARburator, with silencers. (00:07:30)

  2. The PEW Science Back Pressure Metric, Omega. A research parameter intended to maximize the utility of externally-measured data. Unintrusive, simple, and accessible. Some pitfalls? Absolutely. Let’s talk about some outliers in the dataset! (00:57:28)

  3. Big things happening in internal PEW Science testing and client testing. Tons of silencers, a lot of data, and great analysis will be enjoyed by all. Thank you for your patience during these busy times, as well as your support – the members are really helping this continue. (01:55:49)

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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 155 - Flow-Through Silencers and Listener Questions (22-MAR-2023)

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Episode 155 - Flow-Through Silencers and Listener Questions (22-MAR-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. A note about so-called “flow-through” technology. When you increase flow rate significantly, what should you expect? Can there be performance degradation? (00:05:22)

  2. Listener Questions – We’re hundreds of questions in – let’s answer more from the 5th solicitation! (00:17:49)

  3. Thanks to the recent supporters – if you haven’t received a Welcome Email yet, please let me know! Should be back with some fresh data later this week. (00:48:07)

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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 153 - Which Silencer is Right for You? Also - Listener Questions! (08-MAR-2023)

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Episode 153 - Which Silencer is Right for You? Also - Listener Questions! (08-MAR-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Silencer Research – figuring out the silencer for you. Want to hear it in person? Experience shooting it? Might be a good idea! Combine data with experience; it can help! (00:08:55)

  2. Listener Questions – Deep into the 5th Solicitation. The way out is through! (00:34:36)

  3. PEW Science internal R&D – total signature reduction, and in different environments. Flash, reflections, team environments; there are a variety of factors that define a signature of a suppressed small arm weapon system. For which purposes are you reducing yours? (00:56:23)

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Episode 152 - KAC 5.56 QDC on the MK18 and 14.5 Midlength Progress! (01-MAR-2023)

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Episode 152 - KAC 5.56 QDC on the MK18 and 14.5 Midlength Progress! (01-MAR-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.104 – the KAC 5.56 QDC on the 5.56 MK18. This is the technical discussion of the article published on Sunday! (00:07:20)

  2. The 14.5-inch midlength gas AR test uppers have been purchased. Now we wait! What, if any, predictions do you guys have for performance changes from the 10.3-inch MK18? (00:56:24)

  3. Folks seem to be using the data appropriately! Folks choosing silencers for their guns – sometimes they aren’t looking for the quietest stuff. But, they do know what their use cases are – that’s how looking at a silencer’s features, along with the Suppression Rating, can help! Big thanks to the members who make it all possible. (01:01:52)

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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 148 - YouTube Firearms Policy, KNS DiSCARder, and Testing Updates (01-FEB-2023)

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Episode 148 - YouTube Firearms Policy, KNS DiSCARder, and Testing Updates (01-FEB-2023)

Today’s Topics:

  1. The YouTube Firearms Policy, and you. Does it matter? It might – and possibly, more than you may think. (00:09:08)

  2. PEW Science SCAR Project Update #9 – the KNS DiSCARder. The KNS Adjustable Gas Regulator for the FN SCAR. How does it compare to the Mototech SCARburator? Initial thoughts. (01:12:24)

  3. New Sound Signature Review this week. That’s right! We’ll kick off February with something a little different. (01:35:22)

  4. Quick update on some of the requested testing from PEW Science members, clients, and the public. Barrel lengths and shooting environment matter! Thanks for all your support – it helps to be able to continue this type of research. It is also helping create a space and opportunities for new companies to thrive! (01:37:43)

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