SSS.6.93 - Research Supplement: The Dead Air Sandman-S with the 5.56 Endcap (Article Preview)

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SSS.6.93 - Research Supplement: The Dead Air Sandman-S with the 5.56 Endcap (Article Preview)

The Dead Air Sandman-S 30 caliber centerfire rifle silencer is evaluated with the 5.56 mm end cap in this members-only Research Supplement to examine its relative First Round Pop (FRP) and overall sound signature suppression performance characteristics on the MK18. Performance of the Sandman-S is compared to that with the standard 30 caliber end cap. Impacts to the PEW Science Suppression Rating on the standard PEW Science MK18 test host weapon system are investigated.

This research supplement is intended to provide more information to PEW Science members with regard to the specific sound signature characteristics of 5.56 end cap use with the Dead Air Sandman-S on the MK18 compared with those from use of the standard 30 caliber end cap. This supplement is part of ongoing PEW Science small arm weapon system sound signature research.

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SSS.6.77 - Research Supplement: The Rugged Razor556 vs. Razor762 with 7.62mm and 5.56mm Endcaps on the MK18 (Article Preview)

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SSS.6.77 - Research Supplement: The Rugged Razor556 vs. Razor762 with 7.62mm and 5.56mm Endcaps on the MK18 (Article Preview)

The Rugged Razor556 centerfire rifle silencer is compared to the Rugged Razor762 in this members-only Research Supplement. Parameters investigated are relative First Round Pop (FRP) and overall sound signature suppression performance characteristics on the MK18. Performance of the Razor762 with the standard 30 caliber endcap, as well as the standard Rugged 5.56mm endcap is highlighted, as was done in previous Member Research Supplement 6.59.

This research supplement is intended to provide more information to PEW Science members with regard to the specific sound signature characteristics of the Rugged Razor556 on the MK18 compared with those of the Razor762 with its standard 30 caliber endcap and 5.56mm endcap. This supplement is part of ongoing PEW Science small arm weapon system sound signature research.

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SSS.6.59 - Research Supplement: The Rugged Razor with the 5.56 Endcap (Article Preview)

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SSS.6.59 - Research Supplement: The Rugged Razor with the 5.56 Endcap (Article Preview)

The Rugged Razor 30 caliber centerfire rifle silencer is evaluated with the 5.56 mm endcap in this members-only Research Supplement to examine its relative First Round Pop (FRP) and overall sound signature suppression performance characteristics on the MK18. Performance of the Razor is compared to that with the standard 30 caliber endcap. Impacts to the PEW Science Suppression Rating on the standard PEW Science MK18 test host weapon system are investigated.

This research supplement is intended to provide more information to PEW Science members with regard to the specific sound signature characteristics of 5.56 endcap use with the Rugged Razor on the MK18 compared with those from use of the standard 30 caliber endcap. This supplement is part of ongoing PEW Science small arm weapon system sound signature research.

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SSS.6.58 - Rugged Razor and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.58 - Rugged Razor and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The Rugged Razor is a “semi-compact” 30 caliber machine gun rated rifle silencer that possesses moderate sound signature suppression performance with relatively low back pressure. Relative to dedicated 5.56mm bore silencers, it may be considered “full size.” The silencer is advertised to have extreme durability and has a reasonable weight for extreme duty-use silencers of its size, at a total system weight of 18.6 ounces as tested.

In this review, the Razor performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a short barrel gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the Razor perform on your AR15 short barrel rifle?

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