SSS.6.124 - Research Supplement: Subsonic 300 BLK Suppression Performance - Flow-Through vs. Forward Flux vs. SURGE BYPASS vs. Conventional Silencers. Head-to-Head Comparisons (Article Preview)

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SSS.6.124 - Research Supplement: Subsonic 300 BLK Suppression Performance - Flow-Through vs. Forward Flux vs. SURGE BYPASS vs. Conventional Silencers. Head-to-Head Comparisons (Article Preview)

Five silencers evaluated by PEW Science are included in this members-only Research Supplement to examine relative First Round Pop (FRP) and overall sound signature suppression performance characteristics. The silencers in this group were selected for their relevance to the three rifle silencer technology classes: Conventional, High Flow Rate, and Hybrid Design. The five silencers behave differently, even despite some of them exhibiting similar performance quantified by the PEW Science Suppression Rating. Their subsonic 300 BLK suppression performance provides an excellent case study comparing current rifle silencer technology.

Many silencers exhibit significantly different performance when using supersonic and subsonic ammunition. In general, increasing gross flow rate through a silencer can significantly reduce signature suppression performance, particularly with subsonic ammunition.  However, certain designs may significantly outperform others in this regard.  Quantifying these performance differentials is essential for characterizing hazards to the system operator and bystanders.

This research supplement is intended to provide more information to PEW Science members with regard to specific sound signature characteristics of the tested configurations in the aforementioned reviews and to help frame objective loudness comparisons between five 30 caliber rifle silencers that use various technologies to suppress subsonic 300 BLK sound signatures. Both FRP and total sound signature suppression regimes are examined. This supplement is part of ongoing PEW Science small arm weapon system sound signature research. PEW Science thanks you for your support.

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SSS.6.114 - HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.114 - HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti is a relatively compact and lightweight 30 caliber machine gun rated rifle silencer that exhibits significant back pressure reduction and sound signature suppression performance, for its size. Its sound suppression performance on a short barrel 5.56x45mm rifle is significant. Notably, its sound suppression performance at the shooter’s ear on a .308 bolt action rifle is competitive with that of advanced conventional baffle silencers. The silencer is constructed of 3D-printed Grade 5 Titanium and represents one of the most advanced systems evaluated by PEW Science, to date.

In this review, the FLOW 762 Ti 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 HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti perform on your AR15 short barrel rifle?

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SSS.6.113 - HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

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SSS.6.113 - HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

The HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti is a relatively compact and lightweight 30 caliber machine gun rated rifle silencer that exhibits significant back pressure reduction and sound signature suppression performance, for its size. Its sound suppression performance at the shooter’s ear on a .308 bolt action rifle is competitive with that of advanced conventional baffle silencers. The silencer is constructed of 3D-printed Grade 5 Titanium and represents one of the most advanced systems evaluated by PEW Science, to date.

In this review, the FLOW 762 Ti performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

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SSS.6.103 - Research Supplement: The Quietest 5.56 SBR Silencers - Taming the MK18, Part 4 - HUXWRX vs. Otter Creek Labs vs. CGS vs. Surefire (Article Preview)

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SSS.6.103 - Research Supplement: The Quietest 5.56 SBR Silencers - Taming the MK18, Part 4 - HUXWRX vs. Otter Creek Labs vs. CGS vs. Surefire (Article Preview)

Five silencers evaluated by PEW Science are included in this members-only Research Supplement to examine relative First Round Pop (FRP) and overall sound signature suppression performance characteristics. The five silencers were selected for their high average sound suppression performance at the muzzle or shooter’s ear on the standard PEW Science MK18 test host weapon system. All five silencers induce differing hearing damage risk to the shooter and bystanders on this weapon platform, on average.

This research supplement is intended to provide more information to PEW Science members with regard to specific sound signature characteristics of the tested configurations in the aforementioned reviews, and to help frame objective loudness comparisons between five silencer configurations exhibiting differing sound suppression performance on the MK18 weapon system. Both the FRP and average sound signature suppression regimes are examined. This supplement is part of ongoing PEW Science small arm weapon system sound signature research.

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SSS.6.97 - HUXWRX CA$H 9K and the Heckler and Koch SP5 9x19mm Subgun (Free Version)

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SSS.6.97 - HUXWRX CA$H 9K and the Heckler and Koch SP5 9x19mm Subgun (Free Version)

The HUXWRX CA$H 9K is a compact 9mm pistol silencer that exhibits extremely low backpressure. At 7.5 ounces and 5.2 inches long in the direct thread configuration, the CASH 9K is lighter and smaller than many other 9mm submachinegun silencers on the current market, while also exhibiting superior sound signature suppression to the shooter, using the HK MP5. The holistic design and performance of the CA$H 9K is notable, especially for its size.

In this review, the HUXWRX CA$H 9K performance metrics depend upon suppressing a subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge on a roller-delayed blowback submachinegun. How would the HUXWRX CASH 9K perform on your 9mm pistol caliber carbine (PCC)?

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SSS.6.96 - HUXWRX CA$H 9K and the HK P30L (Free Version)

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SSS.6.96 - HUXWRX CA$H 9K and the HK P30L (Free Version)

The HUXWRX CA$H 9K is a compact 9mm pistol silencer that exhibits extremely low backpressure. At 8.0 ounces and 5.9 inches long, the CASH 9K is lighter and smaller than many other 9mm pistol silencers on the current market, while also exhibiting superior sound signature suppression to the shooter, using a full-size semiautomatic handgun. The holistic design and performance of the CA$H 9K is notable, especially for its size.

In this review, the HUXWRX CA$H 9K performance metrics depend upon suppressing a full-size handgun firing a full-power subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge. How would the CASH 9K perform on your self-defense handgun?

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SSS.6.84 - Research Supplement: Taming the MK18, Part 3 - HUXWRX vs. Otter Creek Labs vs. Surefire (Article Preview)

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SSS.6.84 - Research Supplement: Taming the MK18, Part 3 - HUXWRX vs. Otter Creek Labs vs. Surefire (Article Preview)

Four silencers evaluated by PEW Science are included in this members-only Research Supplement to examine relative First Round Pop (FRP) and overall sound signature suppression performance characteristics. The four silencers were selected for their high average sound suppression performance at the muzzle or shooter’s ear on the standard PEW Science MK18 test host weapon system. All four silencers induce differing hearing damage risk to the shooter and bystanders on this weapon platform, on average.

This research supplement is intended to provide more information to PEW Science members with regard to specific sound signature characteristics of the tested configurations in the aforementioned reviews, and to help frame objective loudness comparisons between five silencer configurations exhibiting differing sound suppression performance on the MK18 weapon system. Both the FRP and average sound signature suppression regimes are examined. This supplement is part of ongoing PEW Science small arm weapon system sound signature research.

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SSS.6.83 - HUXWRX FLOW 556k and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.83 - HUXWRX FLOW 556k and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The HUXWRX FLOW 556k is a relatively compact 5.56mm machine gun rated rifle silencer that exhibits class-leading back pressure reduction and sound signature suppression performance for its size. Its sound suppression performance at the shooter’s ear on the standard MK18 is unprecedented. The silencer is constructed of 3D-printed 17-4 heat treated stainless steel, and represents one of the most advanced systems evaluated by PEW Science, to date.

In this review, the FLOW 556k 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 HUXWRX FLOW 556k perform on your AR15 short barrel rifle?

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SSS.6.65 - Research Supplement: Taming the MK18, Part 1 - Surefire vs. OSS (Article Preview)

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SSS.6.65 - Research Supplement: Taming the MK18, Part 1 - Surefire vs. OSS (Article Preview)

Two silencers evaluated by PEW Science are included in this members-only Research Supplement to examine relative First Round Pop (FRP) and overall sound signature suppression performance characteristics. The two silencers were selected for their relatively high sound suppression performance; silencers exhibiting a relatively high PEW Science Suppression Rating on the standard MK18.

This research supplement is intended to provide more information to PEW Science members with regard to specific sound signature characteristics of the tested configurations in the aforementioned reviews, and to help frame objective loudness comparisons between three silencer configurations exhibiting high sound suppression performance on the MK18 weapon system. Both the FRP and average sound signature suppression regimes are examined. This supplement is part of ongoing PEW Science small arm weapon system sound signature research.

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SSS.6.64 - HUXWRX HX-QD 556k and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.64 - HUXWRX HX-QD 556k and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The HUXWRX HX-QD 556k is a compact 5.56mm machine gun rated rifle silencer that exhibits class-leading back pressure reduction with a notable balance of sound signature suppression performance that is competitive with many silencers on the market. It should be noted that the HUXWRX / OSS design requires gas path length to achieve efficacy. As a result, this “k” silencer is similar in overall length to some full-size dedicated 5.56mm rifle silencers on the market.

In this review, the HX-QD 556k 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 HX-QD 556 perform on your AR15 short barrel rifle?

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SSS.6.54 - OSS HX-QD 556 and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.54 - OSS HX-QD 556 and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The OSS HX-QD 556 is a full-size 5.56mm machine gun rated rifle silencer that exhibits class-leading back pressure reduction with a notable balance of sound signature suppression performance that is competitive with many silencers on the market. The HX-QD 556 is also offered in a titanium version which reduces the weight of the system by 4.4 ounces. Users should note that full-size 5.56mm rifle silencers are often smaller than their full-size 7.62mm (.30) counterparts.

In this review, the HX-QD 556 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 HX-QD 556 perform on your AR15 short barrel rifle?

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SSS.6.45 - OSS HX-QD 762 and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic (Free Version)

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SSS.6.45 - OSS HX-QD 762 and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic (Free Version)

The OSS HX-QD 762 is a mid-size, relatively heavy, and durable .30 rifle silencer that exhibits class-leading back pressure reduction with a notable balance of sound signature suppression performance in the supersonic flow regime, but relatively inefficient sound signature suppression performance in the subsonic flow regime.

Users should note that most silencers exhibit significantly different sound suppression characteristics in different flow velocity and pressure regimes, i.e. when suppressing supersonic vs. subsonic cartridges. This sound suppression performance variation, across different flow regimes, is more pronounced with silencers possessing high flow rate (low back pressure) characteristics, like the HX-QD 762. How would the HX-QD 762 perform on your personal defense weapon?

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SSS.6.42 - Research Supplement: Balancing Back Pressure and Suppression Rating (Article Preview)

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SSS.6.42 - Research Supplement: Balancing Back Pressure and Suppression Rating (Article Preview)

Four silencers evaluated by PEW Science are included in this members-only Research Supplement to examine relative First Round Pop (FRP) and overall sound signature suppression performance characteristics. The silencers in this group were selected for their ability to balance sound suppression and flow restriction (back pressure); silencers maximizing their PEW Science Suppression Rating while minimizing their PEW Science Omega Back Pressure Metric. These silencers all possess characteristics allowing them to keep flow restriction to a minimum while still keeping sound suppression above a minimum threshold.

This research supplement is intended to provide more information to PEW Science members with regard to specific sound signature characteristics of the tested configurations in the aforementioned reviews and to help frame objective loudness comparisons between the four low back pressure silencers in the FRP and total sound signature suppression regime. This supplement is part of ongoing PEW Science small arm weapon system sound signature research.

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SSS.6.41 - OSS HX-QD 762 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

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SSS.6.41 - OSS HX-QD 762 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

The OSS HX-QD 762 is a mid-size, relatively heavy, and durable .30 rifle silencer that exhibits class-leading back pressure reduction with a notable balance of sound signature suppression performance in the supersonic flow regime. Users should note that most silencers exhibit significantly different sound suppression characteristics in different flow velocity regimes, i.e. when suppressing supersonic vs. subsonic cartridges. This sound suppression performance variation, across different flow regimes, is more pronounced with silencers possessing high flow rate (low back pressure) characteristics, like the HX-QD 762.

In this review, the HX-QD 762 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

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