SSS.6.21 - Research Supplement: Helios QD, Sandman-Ti, and Thunder Chicken Further Analysis

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SSS.6.21 - Research Supplement: Helios QD, Sandman-Ti, and Thunder Chicken Further Analysis

The previous Sound Signature Reviews of the CGS Helios QD (6.13), Dead Air Sandman-Ti (6.19), and Q Thunder Chicken (6.20) presented typical sound signatures of the silencers on a .308 bolt-action rifle with an 20-inch barrel.

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. This supplement is part of ongoing PEW Science small arm weapon system sound signature research.

The three silencers in this comparative analysis were included based upon their similar or overlapping categories of physical characteristics and performance parameters, such as length, weight, suppression, and back pressure.

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SSS.6.20 - Q Thunder Chicken and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.20 - Q Thunder Chicken and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The Q Thunder Chicken is a full size but relatively lightweight 30 caliber rifle silencer that possesses high sound signature suppression performance with relatively high back pressure, but marginally lower back pressure for its suppression and size. The silencer and muzzle brake have a total system weight of 16.7 ounces, as tested.

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

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SSS.6.19 - Dead Air Sandman-Ti and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.19 - Dead Air Sandman-Ti and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The Dead Air Sandman-Ti is a full size but relatively lightweight 30 caliber machine gun rated rifle silencer that possesses high sound signature suppression performance with relatively high back pressure. The silencer is direct-thread only and weighs 16.8 ounces, as tested.

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

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SSS.6.18 - Intermediate Results Summary: Compact and Mid-Size .308 Rifle Silencers - Suppression and Back Pressure

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SSS.6.18 - Intermediate Results Summary: Compact and Mid-Size .308 Rifle Silencers - Suppression and Back Pressure

The previous Sound Signature Reviews, up to and including Review 6.16, have featured various silencers on several host weapons. Eight of those reviews feature centerfire rifle silencers; two of which were tested in two configurations each due to modularity of the silencer body or end-cap. This is a comparative summary of the objective performance of those ten total configurations.

This Results Summary is part of ongoing PEW Science small arm weapon system sound signature research.

The data herein references the Suppression Rating and relative back pressure metrics which have been reported throughout the centerfire rifle reviews, to date, in order to frame objective flow rate characteristics of the silencers for their prospective use on semi- and fully-automatic small arms. This data is the first of its kind in the public domain and represents a direct contribution of PEW Science member-funded research to the state of practice.

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SSS.6.17 - Research Supplement: Razor, Sandman-S, Trash Panda, and Radiant Further Analysis

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SSS.6.17 - Research Supplement: Razor, Sandman-S, Trash Panda, and Radiant Further Analysis

The previous Sound Signature Reviews of the Rugged Razor (6.16), Dead Air Sandman-S (6.11), Q Trash Panda (6.4), and Rugged Radiant (6.12) presented typical sound signatures of the silencers on a .308 bolt-action rifle with an 20-inch barrel.

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 four silencers. This supplement is part of ongoing PEW Science small arm weapon system sound signature research.

The four silencers in this comparative analysis were included based upon their similar or overlapping categories of physical characteristics and performance parameters, such as length, weight, suppression, and back pressure.

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SSS.6.16 - Rugged Razor and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.16 - Rugged Razor and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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.

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

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SSS.6.15 - Dead Air Sandman-K and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.15 - Dead Air Sandman-K and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The Dead Air Sandman-K is a subcompact 30 caliber machine gun rated rifle silencer that possesses low sound signature suppression performance with very low back pressure. 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 16.8 ounces, as tested.

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

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SSS.6.14 - Research Supplement: Radiant, Omega 300, and Sandman-S Further Analysis

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SSS.6.14 - Research Supplement: Radiant, Omega 300, and Sandman-S Further Analysis

The previous Sound Signature Reviews of the Rugged Radiant (6.12), SilencerCo Omega 300 (6.10), and Dead Air Sandman-S (6.11) presented typical sound signatures of the silencers on a .308 bolt-action rifle with an 20-inch barrel. In PEW Science testing, the Radiant achieved a Suppression Rating of 32.9 in its long configuration. The Omega 300 achieved a rating of 38.3. The Sandman-S achieved a rating of 32.6.

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. This supplement is part of ongoing PEW Science small arm weapon system sound signature research.

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SSS.6.13 - CGS Helios QD and the Savage M10 PC .308

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SSS.6.13 - CGS Helios QD and the Savage M10 PC .308

The CGS Helios QD is a relatively compact 5.56mm machine gun silencer, but the bore tapers from 0.36-in to 0.375-in at the exit, allowing safe use with 30 caliber projectiles. Given its sound suppression performance demonstrated in PEW Science testing, this multi-use silencer may be extremely attractive to some users.

In this review, the Helios QD performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the Helios QD perform, with both its solid and vented end-cap, on your .308 deer rifle?

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SSS.6.12 - Rugged Radiant and the Savage M10 PC .308

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SSS.6.12 - Rugged Radiant and the Savage M10 PC .308

The Rugged Radiant is a compact, modular, 30 caliber machine gun rated rifle silencer that possesses moderate sound signature suppression performance with moderate back pressure. The silencer is advertised to possess extreme durability and is one of the lighter silencers on the market for its size.

In this review, the Radiant performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the Radiant perform, in both its long and short configurations, on your .308 deer rifle?

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SSS.6.11 - Dead Air Sandman-S and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.11 - Dead Air Sandman-S and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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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SSS.6.10 - SilencerCo Omega 300 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

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SSS.6.10 - SilencerCo Omega 300 and the Savage Model 10 PC .308

The 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?

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SSS.6.9 - Research Supplement: MOD9 FS, Obsidian 45, and Trident-9 Further Analysis

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SSS.6.9 - Research Supplement: MOD9 FS, Obsidian 45, and Trident-9 Further Analysis

The 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.

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SSS.6.8 - SWR Trident-9 and the HK P30L

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SSS.6.8 - SWR Trident-9 and the HK P30L

The 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?

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SSS.6.7 - Rugged Obsidian 45 and the HK P30L

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SSS.6.7 - Rugged Obsidian 45 and the HK P30L

The 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?

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SSS.6.5 - Research Supplement: Trash Panda and VOX S Further Analysis

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SSS.6.5 - Research Supplement: Trash Panda and VOX S Further Analysis

The 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.

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SSS.6.4 - Q Trash Panda and the Remington 700 .308

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SSS.6.4 - Q Trash Panda and the Remington 700 .308

The 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?

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SSS.6.2 - Rugged Oculus and the Beretta 21A

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SSS.6.2 - Rugged Oculus and the Beretta 21A

Silencer…. 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?

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