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.6.92 - Dead Air Sandman-S and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.92 - Dead Air Sandman-S and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The Dead Air Sandman-S is a compact 30 caliber machine gun rated rifle silencer that possesses moderate sound signature suppression performance with moderate back pressure on 5.56x45mm host weapons. When compared to dedicated 5.56 mm silencers, it should be considered full-size or large. The silencer is advertised to have extreme durability and is one of the heavier silencers on the market for its size, at a total system weight of 21.7 ounces, as tested.

In this review, the Sandman-S 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 Dead Air Sandman-S perform on your AR15 short barrel rifle?

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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.6.11 - Dead Air Sandman-S and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

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SSS.6.11 - Dead Air Sandman-S and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

The Dead Air Sandman-S is a compact 30 caliber machine gun rated rifle silencer that possesses moderate sound signature suppression performance with lower back pressure. The silencer is advertised to have extreme durability.

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

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