SSS.6.179 - Otter Creek Labs Infinity and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.179 - Otter Creek Labs Infinity and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The Otter Creek Labs Infinity is a severe-use mid-size 30 caliber rifle silencer with an advanced but flexible hybrid design.  In the role of a 5.56 rifle silencer, it is considered full-size.  The silencer is user-configurable for different blast load flow states and allows the operator to adapt the system to a variety of host weapons.  With a high early-time flow rate, the silencer may perform well on semiautomatic platforms even in its most restrictive configuration.  For sensitive platforms, the user may fully vent blast loads from multiple stages of the silencer, lowering back pressure to a minimum for this design.  The Infinity is 3D-printed from Inconel alloy and is expected to offer significant durability for hard use.

In this review, the Otter Creek Labs Infinity performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a commonly fielded gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the Otter Creek Labs Infinity perform on your MK18 with a 10.3-in barrel, with three of its different end caps?

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SSS.6.178 - Otter Creek Labs Infinity and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

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SSS.6.178 - Otter Creek Labs Infinity and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

The Otter Creek Labs Infinity is a severe-use mid-size 30 caliber rifle silencer with an advanced but flexible hybrid design.  The silencer is user-configurable for different blast load flow states and allows the operator to adapt the system to a variety of host weapons.  With a high early-time flow rate, the silencer may perform well on semiautomatic platforms even in its most restrictive configuration.  For sensitive platforms, the user may fully vent blast loads from multiple stages of the silencer, lowering back pressure to a minimum for this design.  The Infinity is 3D-printed from Inconel alloy and is expected to offer significant durability for hard use.

In this review, the Otter Creek Labs Infinity performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle, with both solid and vented end caps?

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SSS.6.176 - PTR VENT Spiritus 556i and the M4A1 Mid-Gas 5.56x45mm 14.5-in Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.176 - PTR VENT Spiritus 556i and the M4A1 Mid-Gas 5.56x45mm 14.5-in Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The PTR VENT Spiritus 556i is a full size 5.56mm machine gun rated rifle silencer that exhibits highly advanced signature suppression performance and back pressure reduction.  Constructed entirely of 3D-printed Inconel alloy, the HUB-mountable VENT Spiritus 556i also exhibits some of the most significant operator hazard reduction on the standard short-barrel MK18 weapon system of any silencer evaluated by PEW Science to date.  When used on the popular 14.5-in barrel M4A1RIII mid-gas rifle, its muzzle suppression performance is class-leading.  In combination with minimal FRP and strong distal blast momentum control, the Purposely Induced Porosity (PIP) technology in the silencer allows for high performance in a variety of environments with notable potential to continue to advance performance thresholds in the suppressed small arms state of practice.

In this review, the PTR VENT Spiritus 556i performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a commonly fielded gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the PTR VENT Spiritus 556i perform on your M4 with a 14.5-in barrel?

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SSS.6.175- PTR VENT Spiritus 556i and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.175- PTR VENT Spiritus 556i and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The PTR VENT Spiritus 556i is a full size 5.56mm machine gun rated rifle silencer that exhibits highly advanced signature suppression performance and back pressure reduction.  Constructed entirely of 3D-printed Inconel alloy, the HUB-mountable VENT Spiritus 556i also exhibits some of the most significant operator hazard reduction on the standard MK18 weapon system of any silencer evaluated by PEW Science to date.  In combination with minimal FRP and strong distal blast momentum control, the Purposely Induced Porosity (PIP) technology in the silencer allows for high performance in a variety of environments with notable potential to continue to advance performance thresholds in the suppressed small arms state of practice.

In this review, the PTR VENT Spiritus 556i performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a commonly fielded gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the PTR VENT Spiritus 556i perform on your MK18 with a 10.3-in barrel?

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SSS.6.173- LMT AT ION LT and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.173- LMT AT ION LT and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The LMT AT ION LT is a full size 30 caliber rifle silencer that uses hybrid design in both its signature suppression technology, as well as in its material makeup.  Utilizing both Inconel and titanium alloys, the ION LT provides significant durability in a lighter weight envelope than silencers of similar size.  The backpressure reduction with the ION LT is significant; it reduces the propensity for blowback on semiautomatic weapons and reduces the severity of ejection port blast to the weapon operator, thus increasing operator level of protection, reducing hazard.  The end cap is removable; the 556 flash hiding end cap is highly recommended for use on 556 weapons.  The ION LT is also HUB-mount capable; the included mount system is Xeno muzzle device compatible.

In this review, the LMT AT ION LT performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a commonly fielded gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the LMT AT ION LT perform on your MK18 with a 10.3-in barrel?

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SSS.6.171 - Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic (Free Version)

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SSS.6.171 - Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic (Free Version)

The Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD is a mid-size 30 caliber rifle silencer that demonstrates extremely high suppression performance for its length. For a traditionally-manufactured system, the performance of the Anthem-S2 QD is an example of the upper echelon of staged design efficiency and consistency.  The technology in the steel Anthem-S2 QD is also implemented in the titanium Mach series; the Anthem 2 series may be considered identical to the Mach series, other than construction material and included mount(s).  Both Anthem 2 and Mach series silencers possesses user-adaptable mounting systems.

How would the Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD perform on your personal defense weapon?

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SSS.6.170 - Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

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SSS.6.170 - Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

The Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD is a mid-size 30 caliber rifle silencer that demonstrates extremely high suppression performance for its length. For a traditionally-manufactured system, the performance of the Anthem-S2 QD is an example of the upper echelon of staged design efficiency and consistency, applied to a mid-size system.  The technology in the steel Anthem-S2 QD is also implemented in the titanium Mach series; the Anthem 2 series may be considered identical to the Mach series, other than construction material and included mount(s).  Both Anthem 2 and Mach series silencers possesses user-adaptable mounting capability.

In this review, the Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD 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.6.168 - HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti and the M4A1 Mid-Gas 5.56x45mm 14.5-in Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.168 - HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti and the M4A1 Mid-Gas 5.56x45mm 14.5-in Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti is a lightweight full size 5.56 mm rifle silencer with significant back pressure reduction, without compromise of gross sound suppression performance. Optimized for the 5.56 mm cartridge, the FLOW 556 Ti improves upon the performance of the FLOW 762 Ti on AR15 weapon systems in both bystander and operator hazard reduction. At less than 14 ounces of system weight, its performance and maneuverability are significantly notable. Acute blast overpressure hazards from the ejection port of standard AR15 systems are significantly reduced through the use of this silencer. The silencer is constructed of 3D-printed Grade 5 Titanium. The Flow-Through technology implemented in the FLOW series from HUXWRX continues to represent one of the most advanced systems evaluated by PEW Science, to date.

In this review, the HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a commonly fielded gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti perform on your M4 with a 14.5-in barrel?

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SSS.6.167- HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.167- HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti is a lightweight full size 5.56 mm rifle silencer with significant back pressure reduction, without compromise of gross sound suppression performance. Optimized for the 5.56 mm cartridge, the FLOW 556 Ti improves upon the performance of the FLOW 762 Ti on AR15 weapon systems in both bystander and operator hazard reduction. At less than 14 ounces of system weight, its performance and maneuverability are significantly notable. Acute blast overpressure hazards from the ejection port of standard AR15 systems are significantly reduced through the use of this silencer. The silencer is constructed of 3D-printed Grade 5 Titanium. The Flow-Through technology implemented in the FLOW series from HUXWRX continues to represent one of the most advanced systems evaluated by PEW Science, to date.

In this review, the HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a commonly fielded gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti perform on your MK18 with a 10.3-in barrel? How does the Flow-Through technology compare to hybrid designs like CAT SURGE BYPASS and PTR PIP?

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SSS.6.166- Off Grid Suppressors Operator Ti and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.166- Off Grid Suppressors Operator Ti and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The Off Grid Suppressors Operator Ti is an extremely lightweight full size 5.56 mm rifle silencer that demonstrates high performance for its size and weight, with lower back pressure than conventional designs. The silencer is direct-thread-mount only, and is also smaller diameter than many competing models. The silencer is 3D printed, and also available in an Inconel model for use with more severe firing schedules.

In this review, the Off Grid Suppressors Operator Ti performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a commonly fielded gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the Off Grid Suppressors Operator Ti perform on your MK18 with a 10.3-in barrel? How does the Off Grid hybrid technology compare to CAT SURGE BYPASS and HUXWRX Flow-Through?

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SSS.6.165 - Off Grid Suppressors Trident Ti and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

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SSS.6.165 - Off Grid Suppressors Trident Ti and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

The Off Grid Suppressors Trident Ti is an extremely lightweight mid-size 30 caliber rifle silencer that demonstrates high suppression performance for its size and weight, with lower back pressure than conventional designs. The silencer is direct-thread-mount only, and is also smaller diameter than competing models. The silencer is 3D printed, and also available in a heavier Inconel model for use with more severe firing schedules.

In this review, the Off Grid Suppressors Trident 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.6.164 - Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic (Free Version)

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SSS.6.164 - Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic (Free Version)

The Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L is a lightweight full-size 30 caliber rifle silencer that demonstrates extremely high performance in multiple combustion regimes. For a traditionally-manufactured system, the performance of the Mach-L is an example of the upper echelon of staged design efficiency and consistency.  The technology in the titanium Mach-L is also implemented in the stainless steel Anthem 2 series; the Mach series may be considered identical to the Anthem 2 series, other than construction material.  Both the Mach and Anthem 2 series possesses user-adaptable mounting systems.

How would the Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L perform on your personal defense weapon?

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SSS.6.163 - Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

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SSS.6.163 - Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

The Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L is a lightweight full-size 30 caliber rifle silencer that demonstrates extremely high performance. For a traditionally-manufactured system, the performance of the Mach-L is an example of the upper echelon of staged design efficiency and consistency. The technology in the titanium Mach-L is also implemented in the stainless steel Anthem 2 series; the Mach series may be considered identical to the Anthem 2 series, other than construction material. Both the Mach and Anthem 2 series possesses user-adaptable mounting systems.

In this review, the Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L 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.6.161 - Savage Arms AccuCan AC30 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

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SSS.6.161 - Savage Arms AccuCan AC30 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

The Savage Arms AccuCan AC30 is a full-size lightweight 7.62mm rifle silencer that is designed for bolt-action rifle use. The AC30 is user-serviceable, possesses a built-in direct-thread mount, and is lighter than many silencers in its class. The monolithic baffle core technology in the AccuCan AC30 is relatively efficient given that the 7075 aluminum construction allows significant volumetric expansion without a significant weight penalty.

In this review, the AccuCan AC30 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.6.160 - PTR VENT 1 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

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SSS.6.160 - PTR VENT 1 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

The PTR VENT 1 is a lightweight and highly advanced 30 caliber rifle silencer that exhibits extremely high sound signature suppression performance. The combination of performance observations noted in this test report demonstrate that the VENT 1 exhibits performance that far exceeds that of typical rifle silencers. The consistency of the measured signatures is also extremely notable. This iteration of Purposely Induced Porosity (PIP) technology in the silencer, along with other portions of its design, represent further 3D-printed advancement in the suppressed small arms state of practice.

In this review, the PTR VENT 1 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.6.159 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/DD/A1 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

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SSS.6.159 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/DD/A1 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

The CAT/DD/A1 (CAT “Dirty Dave” or CAT DD) is a compact “K-sized” 7.62x51mm NATO rifle silencer intended for use on reciprocating weapons. The silencer exhibits a high flow rate and significant sound suppression for its size. Using a high pressure adaptation of CAT SURGE BYPASS technology, the CAT DD produces low relative FRP and is one of the most consistent compact 30-caliber rifle silencers evaluated in the research pedigree in this combustion regime.

In this review, the CAT DD performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 bolt-action rifle, and does it have performance traits that are appropriate for semiauto use?

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SSS.6.158 - Gemtech Neutron 7.62 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

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SSS.6.158 - Gemtech Neutron 7.62 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

The Gemtech Neutron 7.62 is a mid-size 7.62mm rifle silencer that possesses competitive sound signature suppression performance in a somewhat smaller and lighter envelope than some competing designs.  The silencer is tubeless and possesses universal rear mount threading for adaptability to a wide variety of host weapon platforms, as well as a removable end cap that has purposely designed flash hiding features.

In this review, the Gemtech Neutron 7.62 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.6.157- Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.157- Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 is a compact 30 caliber machine gun rated rifle silencer that possesses reduced sound signature suppression performance compared with many larger 7.62 silencers on the market, while possessing significantly reduced back pressure. The silencer may also be used on 5.56 weapon platforms; relative to dedicated 5.56 silencers, it may be considered full-size.  The 762-MINI2 is identical in size to the 556-RC2, but exhibits significantly lower performance on 5.56 systems.

In this review, the Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a commonly fielded gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 perform on your MK18 with a 10.3-in barrel with both the 3-Prong and WARCOMP mounts? How does Surefire Total Signature Reduction technology performance scale with length, bore diameter, and baffle quantity? PEW Science Member case study included!

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SSS.6.156 - KAC 556 QDC/CRS-PRT and 556 QDC/MCQ-PRT System Optimization: SR-15 Carbine MOD 2, CQB MOD 2, M4A1RIII, and MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifles (Free Version)

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SSS.6.156 - KAC 556 QDC/CRS-PRT and 556 QDC/MCQ-PRT System Optimization: SR-15 Carbine MOD 2, CQB MOD 2, M4A1RIII, and MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifles (Free Version)

The KAC 556 PRT silencers are an evolution of the legacy Inconel QDSS-NT4 design. The 556 QDC/CRS-PRT and QDC/MCQ-PRT represent the latest iteration of 5.56mm rifle silencers from KAC exhibiting high flow rate throughout the entire time regime. The silencers are DMLS manufactured and mount to host weapon systems using the KAC Quick Detach system; a simple and secure technology. The PRT series maintains much of the signature suppression performance of legacy KAC QDC and NT4 designs, while offering reduced operator hazard potential. This comprehensive research program examines the performance of both 556 PRT silencers mounted with multiple muzzle devices across multiple weapon systems.

In this study, the KAC QDC/CRS-PRT and QDC/MCQ-PRT performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on several commonly fielded gas-operated rifle platforms with multiple muzzle devices, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the KAC QDC/CRS-PRT and QDC/MCQ-PRT perform on your SR-15 or AR-15 with 3-Prong and MAMS mounts, and what tradeoffs are there, if any?

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SSS.6.155 - FOR Systems Monarch 7.62 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

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SSS.6.155 - FOR Systems Monarch 7.62 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

The FOR Systems Monarch 7.62 is a mid-size 7.62mm rifle silencer that possesses extremely competitive sound signature suppression performance with somewhat lower back pressure than other designs in its class. The silencer is offered in two versions; DMLS (3D printed) Inconel alloy and Titanium. The Inconel version of the silencer is intended for heavy use on a variety of weapon systems.

In this review, the FOR Systems Monarch 7.62 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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