SSS.6.111 - Maxim Defense DSX SURG 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.111 - Maxim Defense DSX SURG 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The Maxim Defense DSX is a full-size 5.56 machine gun rated rifle silencer. With a manufacturer-rated barrel length minimum of 5.5 inches for fully automatic firing schedules, the DSX is appropriate for extreme duty use. The signature suppression performance of the silencer incorporated into the SURG exhibits the highest holistic suppression performance on a 10.3-in system tested by PEW Science, to date. Note that the DSX has also been evaluated by PEW Science on the standard MK18.

Suppressed Upper Receiver Group (SURG) systems are often fielded by end users requiring an optimized upper receiver system paired with a silencer. How would the Maxim Defense DSX SURG perform, compared to your AR15 short barrel rifle? Does tuning an AR-15 for a silencer make a difference?

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SSS.6.110 - Maxim Defense DSX and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.110 - Maxim Defense DSX and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The Maxim Defense DSX is a full-size 5.56 machine gun rated rifle silencer. With a manufacturer-rated barrel length minimum of 5.5 inches for fully automatic firing schedules, the DSX is appropriate for extreme duty use. The signature suppression performance of the silencer on the short-barrel MK18 is very high at the muzzle; however, the silencer is relatively large compared to other dedicated 5.56 silencers. Nonetheless, the performance is significant, and its weight is on par with that of some other duty silencers. It should be noted that an identical version of the silencer is offered with a modular rear mount interface.

In this review, the DSX 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 Maxim Defense DSX perform on your AR15 short barrel rifle?

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SSS.6.109 - Research Supplement: The Quietest 300 BLK Subsonic Ammunition: Discreet Ballistics vs. S&B with the Rugged Razor762 (Article Preview)

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SSS.6.109 - Research Supplement: The Quietest 300 BLK Subsonic Ammunition: Discreet Ballistics vs. S&B with the Rugged Razor762 (Article Preview)

The Rugged Razor762 30 caliber centerfire rifle silencer is evaluated with two types of subsonic 300 BLK ammunition in this members-only Research Supplement to examine its relative First Round Pop (FRP) and overall sound signature suppression performance characteristics. Performance of the Razor762 with Discreet Ballistics 300 BLK 190gr Target ammunition is compared to that with S&B 300 BLK 200gr ammunition. Impacts to the PEW Science Suppression Rating on the standard 8-inch barrel 300 BLK bolt action platform are investigated.

This research supplement is intended to provide more information to PEW Science members with regard to the specific sound signature characteristics of multiples types of subsonic 300 BLK ammunition. This supplement is part of ongoing PEW Science small arm weapon system sound signature research.

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SSS.6.108 - Rugged Razor762 and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic (Free Version)

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SSS.6.108 - Rugged Razor762 and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic (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. 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 18.2 ounces as tested. System weight is reduced to 16.8 ounces with the M2 brake. On the short barrel 300 BLK platform, the Razor possesses suppression performance on par with other traditionally designed compact 30 caliber rifle silencers.

How would the Razor762 perform on your personal defense weapon?

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SSS.6.107 - Sig Sauer SLH300TI and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic (Free Version)

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SSS.6.107 - Sig Sauer SLH300TI and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic (Free Version)

The Sig Sauer SLH300TI is a full size .30 rifle silencer with high flow rate (low back pressure), at the expense of suppression performance, with 300 BLK subsonic ammunition. Like some other rifle silencers, it is a direct-thread model possessing a 25-degree taper for use on tapered-barrel muzzles. The silencer can also attach to standard 90-degree shoulder muzzles due to adequate surface area at the mount interface. Other versions of the silencer exist that interface with Sig Sauer’s Clutch-LOK QD mounting system.

How would the SLH300TI perform on your personal defense weapon?

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SSS.6.106 - Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

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SSS.6.106 - Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (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 dedicate 5.56 silencers, it may be considered full-size. PEW Science 5.56 testing and analysis results with the MINI2 are forthcoming.

In this review, the SOCOM762-MINI2 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.6.105 - Thunder Beast Dominus-SR and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.105 - Thunder Beast Dominus-SR and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The Thunder Beast Dominus-SR is a mid-size and lightweight 30 caliber machine gun rated rifle silencer. As a 5.56mm machine gun rated rifle silencer, it may be considered full-size. The Dominus-SR reportedly exhibits significant durability for a titanium rifle silencer, through the use of its engineered sacrificial steel muzzle brake mount. The signature suppression performance of the silencer on the short-barrel MK18 is not as balanced as some other tested rifle silencers, due to its flow rate and other signature factors, examined in this test report.

In this review, the Dominus-SR 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 Thunder Beast Dominus-SR perform on your AR15 short barrel rifle? Bonus Surefire SOCOM556-RC2 and TBAC Dominus-SR detailed comparative case study included for Members!

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SSS.6.104 - KAC 5.56 QDC and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.104 - KAC 5.56 QDC and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The KAC 5.56 QDC is a full-size 5.56mm machine gun rated rifle silencer that possesses competitive sound signature suppression performance with many silencers on the current market, and achieves balanced performance on the MK18. Like its predecessor, the QDSS-NT4, the 5.56 QDC may now also be considered a legacy design. The silencer system weighs 19.9 ounces; lighter than its predecessor due to possessing one less baffle.

In this review, the 5.56 QDC 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 KAC 5.56 QDC perform on your AR15 short barrel 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.6.102 - Otter Creek Labs Lithium and the Heckler and Koch SP5 9x19mm Subgun (Free Version)

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SSS.6.102 - Otter Creek Labs Lithium and the Heckler and Koch SP5 9x19mm Subgun (Free Version)

The Otter Creek Labs Lithium is a compact and lightweight 9mm silencer that exhibits high sound signature suppression performance for its size. At 6.9 ounces and 6.1 inches long in the direct thread configuration, the Lithium is lighter and smaller than many other 9mm submachinegun silencers on the current market, while also able to suppress centerfire rifle cartridges on full length barrels. The application versatility of the Lithium is notable.

In this review, the Otter Creek Labs Lithium performance metrics depend upon suppressing a subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge on a roller-delayed blowback submachinegun. How would the Otter Creek Labs Lithium perform on your 9mm pistol caliber carbine (PCC)?

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SSS.6.101 - CGS SCI-SIX and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.101 - CGS SCI-SIX and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The CGS SCI-SIX is a is a full-size 5.56mm machine gun rated rifle silencer constructed of DMLS (3D-printed) Inconel 718. It exhibits high performance on the MK18 weapon system and is demonstrated to be one of the most balanced high performance designs on the current market, with extreme durability and lighter weight than some legacy designs. The production variant is the result of a multi-tiered third party performance evaluation process in a solicitation that was created by the end-user entity SC IRREGULARS. It is the first CGS production rifle silencer to feature a dedicated muzzle device mount.

In this review, the SCI-SIX 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 SCI-SIX perform on your AR15 short barrel rifle?

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SSS.6.100 - Dead Air Nomad-30 (1st Gen) and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.100 - Dead Air Nomad-30 (1st Gen) and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The Dead Air Nomad-30 is a mid-size, relatively light weight, and relatively durable .30 rifle silencer. As a 5.56x45mm rifle silencer, it can be considered full-size, relative to dedicated models for the cartridge. The Nomad-30 has been refined since its 2018 release, and is also offered in an updated titanium version which reduces the weight of the system by over 4 ounces. Users should note that the supersonic suppression and back pressure characteristics of the Nomad-30 (1st Gen) highlighted in this review represent lower bound performance of the silencer. Nomad-Ti 5.56x45mm data and analysis publication by PEW Science is forthcoming.

In this review, the Nomad-30 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 Nomad-30 (1st Gen) perform on your AR15 short barrel rifle?

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SSS.6.99 - Q Full Nelson and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic (Free Version)

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SSS.6.99 - Q Full Nelson and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic (Free Version)

The Q Full Nelson is a full size and simple high-performance subsonic .30 rifle silencer with extreme performance in the subsonic combustion regime. Like the Half Nelson, the Full Nelson is a direct-thread model, and cannot be used with the Cherry Bomb muzzle brake. Although the direct-thread interface of the silencer possesses a 25-degree taper for use on tapered-barrel muzzles, the silencer can also attach to standard 90-degree shoulder muzzles due to adequate surface area at the mount interface.

How would the Full Nelson perform on your personal defense weapon?

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SSS.6.98 - YHM Turbo T2 and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.98 - YHM Turbo T2 and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The YHM Turbo T2 is a somewhat compact 5.56mm machine gun rated rifle silencer that possesses competitive sound signature suppression performance with many silencers on the market, while possessing higher back pressure compared to some designs. The silencer is capable of using mounts from other manufactures, which may enhance utility to some users. Without a mount, the Turbo T2 weighs only 10.4 ounces and is 5.5 inches long.

In this review, the Turbo T2 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 YHM Turbo T2 perform on your AR15 short barrel rifle?

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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.6.95 - Otter Creek Labs Polonium-K and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.95 - Otter Creek Labs Polonium-K and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The Otter Creek Labs Polonium-K is a compact 5.56mm machine gun rated rifle silencer that possesses extremely competitive sound signature suppression performance with many silencers on the market, while possessing higher back pressure compared to some other compact designs. Users should note that the Polonium-K is capable of shooting projectiles as large as 6mm (.243) and is also available in a full-sized version that is an inch longer.

In this review, the Polonium-K 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 Otter Creek Labs Polonium-K perform on your AR15 short barrel rifle?

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SSS.6.94 - Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic (Free Version)

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SSS.6.94 - Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L and the Q mini FIX 300 BLK Subsonic (Free Version)

The Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L is a full-size and lightweight 30 caliber rifle silencer that exhibits very high sound signature suppression performance. The Hydrogen-L is constructed of titanium and has a user-adaptable mounting system. At 13.8 ounces with the direct thread mount, the Hydrogen-L is one of the lightest full size high performance rifle silencers on the current market.

How would the Hydrogen-L perform on your personal defense weapon?

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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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