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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?
Read MoreThe SilencerCo Omega 300 is a compact 30 caliber rifle silencer that possesses high sound signature suppression performance with measured consistency. The silencer has many mounting options, making it a relatively versatile silencer for centerfire rifle use.
In this review, the Omega 300 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the Omega 300 perform on your .308 deer rifle?
Read MoreThe previous Sound Signature Reviews of the CGS MOD9 FS (6.6), Rugged Obsidian 45 (6.7), and SWR Trident-9 (6.8) presented typical sound signatures of the silencers on a full-size 9mm semiautomatic combat handgun.
This members-only 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 three silencers; both in first round pop (FRP) and average sound signature. This supplement is part of ongoing PEW Science small arm weapon system sound signature research.
Read MoreThe SWR Trident-9 is a high performing 9mm pistol silencer intended for semiautomatic handgun use and severe duty use on submachine guns.
In this review, the Trident-9 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a full-size handgun firing a full-power subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge. How would the Trident-9 perform on your self-defense handgun?
Read MoreThe Rugged Obsidian 45 is a high performing 45 caliber pistol silencer intended for semiautomatic handgun use, and is modular with long and short configuration capabilities.
In this review, the Obsidian 45 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a full-size 9mm handgun firing a full-power subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge. How would the Obsidian 45 perform, in both its long and short configurations, on your 9mm self-defense handgun?
Read MoreThe CGS MOD9 FS is a high performing 9mm pistol silencer intended for semiautomatic handgun use.
In this review, the MOD9 FS performance metrics depend upon suppressing a full-size handgun firing a full-power subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge. How would the MOD9 FS perform on your self-defense handgun?
Read MoreThe previous Sound Signature Reviews of the VOX S (6.3) and the Q Trash Panda (6.4) presented typical sound signatures of the silencers on typical hunting rifle configurations.
This members-only review 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 two silencers. This supplement is part of ongoing PEW Science small arm weapon system sound signature research.
Read MoreThe Q Trash Panda is a compact, lightweight, and high performance 30 caliber silencer that takes advantage of its length footprint efficiently with its larger diameter design.
In this review, the Trash Panda’s performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the Trash Panda perform on your .308 deer rifle?
Read MoreThe EA Vox S is a machine gun rated silencer with a diameter and weight conducive to dual-use on semiautomatic hosts. In this review, the EA Vox performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the Vox perform on your .308 deer rifle?
Read MoreSilencer…. uncertainty? This review contains single-test results using the Rugged Oculus on the subcompact Beretta 21A semiautomatic pistol, chambered in .22LR with a 2.4-inch barrel. Results with both the long and short configurations of the Oculus on the Beretta 21A are shown with a random assortment of .22LR ammunition. Just how loud can a suppressed subcompact .22LR pistol get with a high performance silencer?
Read MoreThis review contains test results using the Rugged Oculus on the CZ452 American Bolt Action rifle, chambered in .22LR with a 16-inch barrel. Results with both the long and short configurations of the Oculus on the CZ452 are shown with CCI Standard Velocity .22LR ammunition.
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