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    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    4.7 from 235 ratings Listeners of The Jay Situation that love the show mention: consumers, great, silencer, pew science, data based analysis.


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    The Jay Situation podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning about silencers and their impact on weapon systems. Hosted by an expert in the field, this podcast provides valuable information and insights that can greatly enhance your understanding of silencers and their effects on firearm performance. I have been a devoted listener since September and recently joined PEW Science, where I have gained even more knowledge to help me with my equipment.

    One of the best aspects of The Jay Situation podcast is its unscripted nature. The host speaks candidly and shares his genuine thoughts and opinions, which adds a level of authenticity to the discussions. This makes the podcast engaging and relatable, as it feels like you are having a conversation with a knowledgeable friend rather than listening to a rehearsed presentation.

    Another standout feature of this podcast is the detailed explanation of the data posted on PEW Science. The host breaks down complex information in a way that is easy to understand, making it accessible even for those with limited technical knowledge. This allows listeners to fully grasp the intricacies of silencer performance and how different brands compare to each other.

    However, one potential downside of The Jay Situation podcast is that it may not be suitable for beginners or those who are completely unfamiliar with silencers. While the host does explain concepts well, some prior knowledge or familiarity with firearms and suppressors would be beneficial to fully appreciate the discussions.

    In conclusion, The Jay Situation podcast is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in learning more about silencers and their impact on weapon systems. Its unscripted format and detailed explanations make it both informative and enjoyable to listen to. By joining PEW Science, you can further expand your knowledge through reliable data-based analysis. With this podcast as a guide, consumers can make more informed decisions when purchasing suppressors and effectively allocate their hard-earned money towards quality products.



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    Episode 261 - Q Southpaw Testing Intro and Off Grid Scorpius Tech Discussion (28-MAY-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 39:06


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.188 – Off Grid Scorpius on the Beretta 21A subcompact .22LR pistol. Some more rimfire data and analysis for you folks! Small. Light. Quiet. Technical discussion for the whitepaper published last week. (00:07:07)2. Sound Signature Review 6.189 – the Q Southpaw on the standard untuned MK18. Highly requested research study – funded by PEW Science Members! How does this update to the Q Trash Panda, for 5.56, address the performance deficiencies? Or does it at all? Let's talk about that in this intro topic for the whitepaper published today with this episode. (00:25:57)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 260 - Sylvan Arms Technical Discussion and Off Grid Scorpius Intro (21-MAY-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 52:57


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.186 – Sylvan Arms SA30TI with supersonic .308. Classic design; smaller diameter. Simple and secure mount. Technical discussion for this 30 caliber silencer whitepaper published last week! (00:08:14)2. Sound Signature Review 6.187 – Sylvan Arms SA223TIS on the 14.5 M4. The shorter, dedicated 5.56 silencer to complement the SA30TI. Another classic, small diameter system with the same simple ACME thread secondary-retention. Technical discussion for this 5.56 silencer whitepaper published last week! (00:28:04)3. Sound Signature Review 6.188 – Off Grid Scorpius on the Beretta 21A subcompact .22LR pistol. Some more rimfire data and analysis for you folks! Small. Light. Quiet? Please check out the report to find out! Intro talk for this lightweight 3D printed rimfire silencer whitepaper published today with this episode. (00:46:27)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 259 - Otter Creek Labs Infinity Technical Performance and Sylvan Arms Intro (14-MAY-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 52:45


    Today's Topics:1. Big shout-out to Mark and the Hunt Backcountry Podcast! Mark invited me to speak with him a while back about “Suppressor Science, Selection, and Sound” in sort of a “hunting centric” fashion. Please check out Episode 523 of their podcast when you can! (00:09:18)2. Sound Signature Review 6.185 – Otter Creek Labs Infinity with subsonic 300 BLK. The Q mini Fix – an 8-in barrel proving ground, from the beginning. How does the versatile Infinity handle subsonic ammunition combustion out of a relatively short barrel? How does its performance compare with some older designs and some purpose-built 300 BLK designs? Technical discussion for this technical paper published 30-APR. (00:11:37)3. Sound Signature Review 6.186 – Sylvan Arms SA30TI with supersonic .308. Classic design; smaller diameter. Simple and secure mount. Let's take a look at this 30 caliber silencer in this introductory topic to the whitepaper published today with this episode! (00:37:36)4. Sound Signature Review 6.187 – Sylvan Arms SA223TIS on the 14.5 M4. The shorter, dedicated 5.56 silencer to complement the SA30TI. Another classic, small diameter system with the same simple ACME thread secondary-retention. This is the introductory topic to the second whitepaper published today with this episode! (00:46:16)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 258 - BOE Mod 1 M4 Testing Technical Performance Discussion (07-MAY-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 59:07


    Today's Topic:1. Sound Signature Review 6.183 – BOE Mod 1 on the 14.5-in mid-length gas 5.56 M4A1. Yet another player entering the 5.56 suppression space. 3D printing involved? Of course. A bit of a twist with some conventional elements? Yes! This is the technical discussion to accompany the technical paper published on 16-APR. a. Introduction (00:07:56)b. Physical Characteristics (00:12:13)c. Performance Characteristics (00:25:53)d. Performance Comparisons (00:38:29)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 257 - Otter Creek Labs Infinity subsonic 300 BLK Testing Intro (30-APR-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 30:43


    Today's Topic:1. Sound Signature Review 6.185 – Otter Creek Labs Infinity with subsonic 300 BLK. The Q mini Fix – an 8-in barrel proving ground, from the beginning. How does the versatile Infinity handle subsonic ammunition combustion out of a relatively short barrel? How does its performance compare with some older designs and some purpose-built 300 BLK designs? Can it hang? Introductory discussion for this technical paper published today. (00:05:49)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 256 - The Quietest MP5 Silencers and Listener Questions (23-APR-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 42:55


    Today's Topics:1. Member Research Supplement 6.184 – The Quietest 9mm Silencers - MP5 Silencer Detailed Loudness and Tone Comparisons. We compare the loudness, tone, and severity of the CAT MOB, Dead Air Wolfman, GSL Phoenix, HUXWRX CASH 9K, Otter Creek Labs Lithium, PTR VENT 2, and Resilient RS9. Who comes out on top, and how? (00:06:14)2. Listener Questions – back again! More from the 7th solicitation. Let's continue where we left off last episode. (00:16:23)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 255 - BOE Mod 1 M4 Testing Intro and Listener Questions (16-APR-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 60:02


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.183 – BOE Mod 1 on the 14.5-in mid-length gas 5.56 M4A1. Yet another player entering the 5.56 suppression space. 3D printing involved? Of course. A bit of a twist with some conventional elements? Yes! This is the introductory discussion to accompany the technical paper published concurrently with this episode. (00:07:08)2. Listener Questions – they're back! More from the 7th solicitation. Your queries are numerous, thought provoking, and useful! Chances are, someone has the same questions as you do. Let's continue to do our best to answer them! (00:25:24)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston,Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 254 - Dead Air Wolfman Testing and MP5 Performance Research (09-APR-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 66:28


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.182 – the Dead Air Wolfman on the HK SP5 – in both long and short configurations. Prolific (and also misunderstood) submachine gun silencer. Let's dive into the technical discussion of the data and analysis published last week.a. Introduction (00:07:46)b. Physical Characteristics (00:17:31)c. Technical Performance – Long Configuration (00:27:10)d. Technical Performance – Short Configuration (00:44:04)e. MP5 Suppression Performance Comparisons (00:51:09)2. Pending Member Research – MP5 suppression. The Quietest 9mm Subgun Silencers. We all know and love the MP5 platform. It is, perhaps, one of the most famous and refined subgun silencer hosts that we have in small arms. So, which silencers help it to perform at its greatest potential? Which have the best signature reduction and tone? Ongoing in-depth signature research that will be delivered exclusively to PEW Science Members. Thank you for your support! (00:58:35)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 253 - Dead Air Wolfman Testing, Echo Zulu Defense, OSU, and PEW Anniversary (02-APR-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 98:35


    Today's Topics:1. The Silencer Sound Standard is now 5 years old! Thank you for supporting PEW Science all of these years and helping make this the industry standard for silencer sound suppression performance. (00:09:05)2. Big thanks to Oklahoma State University! Engineering faculty and students attended our seminar last week – a very welcoming group of people who are learning about fire, explosions, and protecting the public! A great degree program for folks that are interested. (00:30:06)3. Sound Signature Review 6.181 – the Echo Zulu Defense X1R556-Ti on the 5.56 standard untuned mid-gas 14.5-in barrel M4A1. Another hybrid design. Let's dig into the technical talk for this report published last week. (00:42:45)4. Sound Signature Review 6.182 – the Dead Air Wolfman on the HK SP5 – in both long and short configurations. Prolific submachine gun silencer? Absolutely. Misunderstood? Clearly. Let's do a quick introduction to this technical report published concurrently with this episode. (01:28:29)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston,Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 252 - Echo Zulu Defense X1R556-Ti Testing Intro (19-MAR-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 32:37


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.181 – the Echo Zulu Defense X1R556-Ti on the 5.56 standard untuned mid-gas 14.5-in barrel M4A1. Yet ANOTHER hybrid design? Yes. Now, are there levels to this? Also, yes. What happens when certain parameters are changed and slightly deviate from some core design principles? Introductory discussion for this whitepaper published with today's episode. (00:06:24)2. PEW Science testing continues! The first quarter of 2025 has been very interesting; new hosts, new silencers, and all sort of things to show you. How far can the performance gauntlet take us? That's literally what we are trying to determine! (00:22:21)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 251 - Centurion Arms Maximus-L Technical Discussion (13-MAR-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 65:00


    Today's Topic:1. Sound Signature Review 6.180 – the Centurion Arms Maximus-L on the 5.56 standard untuned MK18. Another hybrid design, and another dedicated 5.56 model. This is the technical discussion for the report published last week.a. Introduction. (00:08:55)b. Metrics – what are they good for, anyway? (00:14:25)c. Maximus-L and the competition. (00:19:24)d. Report technical deep dive. (00:29:22)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston,Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 250 - Centurion Arms Maximus-L Testing Intro and Walther PPK-SD Update (05-MAR-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 48:01


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.180 – the Centurion Arms Maximus-L on the 5.56 standard untuned MK18. Oh, my goodness gracious. Yet another hybrid design on the market?! The humanity! Dedicated 5.56 model, Inconel, light weight…. Does it bring the performance? This is the introductory discussion for the report published today with this episode. (00:06:37)2. The Walther PPK-SD chambered in .32ACP. We got it back from RMA! What was fixed? Apparently, a common issue. No more light strikes! A quick update on this potential future test host and the slow progress of its proving ground. (00:28:57)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 249 - Otter Creek Labs Infinity Testing Technical Performance (26-FEB-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 79:44


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.178 – the Otter Creek Labs Infinity on .308 bolt-action. New hybrid design silencer from OCL – two tests; both solid and vented 7.62 end caps. Technical discussion of the Infinity's .308 performance.a. Intro and Infinity physical characteristics (00:07:34)b. Solid 7.62 end cap technical performance walkthrough (00:29:31)c. Vented 7.62 end cap technical performance walkthrough (00:36:58)d. Performance comparisons (00:45:44)2. Sound Signature Review 6.179 – the Otter Creek Labs Infinity on the 5.56 standard untuned MK18. Three tests! Solid 5.56 end cap, vented 5.56 end cap, and the vented 7.62 end cap. Adjustable back pressure. Technical discussion of the Infinity's 5.56 performance.a. Intro and Polonium and Infinity 5.56 semiauto behavior (00:49:43)b. Solid 5.56 end cap performance notes (01:11:15)c. Vented 5.56 end cap performance notes (01:13:10)d. Vented 7.62 end cap performance notes (01:15:26)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 248 - Otter Creek Labs Infinity Testing Intro (19-FEB-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 34:03


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.178 – the Otter Creek Labs Infinity on .308 bolt-action. New hybrid design silencer from OCL – two tests; both solid and vented 7.62 end caps. How does this technology perform with 7.62 NATO? Introductory discussion for this whitepaper published today. (00:09:35)2. Sound Signature Review 6.179 – the Otter Creek Labs Infinity on the 5.56 standard untuned MK18. Three tests! Solid 5.56 end cap, vented 5.56 end cap, and the vented 7.62 end cap. Adjustable back pressure? Yes. How does each configuration perform? Introductory discussion for this lengthy study published today. (00:23:48)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 247 - Dead Air Mojave 9 Testing and PEW Science Technical Discussion (12-FEB-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 70:39


    Today's Topic:1. Sound Signature Review 6.177 – the Dead Air Mojave 9 on the HK P30L. Long and short configuration. Triskelion baffle technology. Technical discussion covering the performance of this new hybrid design in the market. What makes the new 3D-printed Dead Air technology tick? Subtopic timestamps:a. Introduction: (00:06:42)b. Physical design characteristics: (00:09:48)c. Long configuration technical performance: (00:30:30)d. Short configuration technical performance and summary: (00:48:58)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston,Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 246 - Dead Air Mojave 9 Testing Intro and Listener Questions (05-FEB-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 57:57


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.177 – the Dead Air Mojave 9 on the HK P30L. Long and short configuration. Triskelion baffle technology. Another hybrid design in the market? You betcha! Highly requested research project and we went pretty deep! Find out what makes the new 3D-printed Dead Air technology tick in this latest whitepaper. This is the introductory discussion. (00:07:07)2. Listener Questions are back! It's been a minute! We'll dig back into the 7th solicitation and continue to address your queries. Sit back, relax, and let's learn about silencers and silencer accessories! (00:25:26)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 245 - PEW Science PTR VENT Spiritus 556i Technical Discussion (29-JAN-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 74:44


    Today's Topics:1. PEW Science Rankings Table Refresh – easier to use? Maybe. More organized? Definitely. Color-coded risk metrics? Finally! Please check out the update if you haven't. It's in both the public and member Rankings sections. (00:07:35)2. Sound Signature Review 6.175 – the PTR VENT Spiritus 556i on the standard 10.3-in MK18. The VENT series is back – this time in Inconel, a 6-in long package, and with an extremely advanced design. PTR military technology has trickled-down to consumers and it's very interesting. Technical discussion of this report. (00:18:40)3. Sound Signature Review 6.176 – the PTR VENT Spiritus 556i on the standard 14.5-in M4A1RIII mid-gas system. Really amazing physical discovery in this test program! And, exceptional performance demonstration. Let's talk about what you can expect when you lengthen your barrel with this silencer. Technical discussion of this second report. (00:55:55)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 244 - PTR VENT Spiritus 556i Testing Intro: MK18 and M4A1RIII (15-JAN-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 32:54


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.175 – the PTR VENT Spiritus 556i on the standard 10.3-in MK18. The VENT series is back – this time in Inconel, a 6-in long package, and with an extremely advanced design. PTR military technology has trickled-down to consumers and it's very interesting. The shooter's ear hazard reduction is wild. This is the introductory discussion for this technical report published today. (00:09:05)2. Sound Signature Review 6.176 – the PTR VENT Spiritus 556i on the standard 14.5-in M4A1RIII mid-gas system. Really amazing physical discovery in this test program! And, exceptional performance demonstration. Let's talk about what you can expect when you lengthen your barrel with this silencer. Introductory talk for the 2nd publication of today! (00:23:10)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 243 - B&T Station SIX 9 - PEW Science Full Technical Performance Analysis (08-JAN-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 42:14


    Today's Topic:1. Sound Signature Review 6.174 – B&T Station SIX 9 with the wiped SIX 9 silencer and the Training SIX 9 silencer. This is the technical discussion of the article published last week. Two silencers are featured in this test program. Subtopic timestamps:a. Topic intro (00:07:12)b. Station SIX 9 pistol operational overview (00:11:20)c. Wiped SIX 9 silencer physics and behavior (00:25:40)d. SIX 9 Training silencer performance (01:11:54)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 242 - B&T Station SIX 9 Wiped and Training Silencer Testing Intro (02-JAN-2025)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 42:14


    Today's Topic:1. Sound Signature Review 6.174 – B&T Station SIX 9 with the wiped SIX 9 silencer and the Training SIX 9 silencer. Kicking off 2025 with some B&T, as requested. Quiet? I mean, you be the judge, I guess. Old technology doesn't create miracles all of a sudden. Maybe that is a good or handy axiom to kick off 2025. Introductory discussion for this extensive paper published today. All member funded! (00:08:37)Happy New Year!Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston,Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 241 - LMT AT ION LT Tech and Merry Christmas! (18-DEC-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 64:30


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.173 – LMT AT ION LT on the standard 556 MK18. Lewis Machine & Tool has an Advanced Technologies division. We have been working with them as their 3rd party performance validator during some of their system development. This is the technical discussion for the report published last week. (00:07:18)2. Merry Christmas! If we don't speak again before next Wednesday, I hope your Christmas with your family and loved ones is wonderful, full of joy, great food, great company, amazing blessings, and is all you could have dreamed. This is the best time of year – spend it being thankful, reflect, and enjoy!!! Get out there and shoot a reindeer! (01:00:33)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 240 - Rugged Obsidian 9 Tech and LMT AT ION LT Intro (11-DEC-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 55:37


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.172 – Rugged Suppressors Obsidian 9 on the HK P30L. Long configuration AND short configuration. Two tests. Chances are, you have shot this. This is the technical discussion of the article published 27-NOV. (00:06:33)2. Sound Signature Review 6.173 – LMT AT ION LT on the standard 556 MK18. Lewis Machine & Tool has an Advanced Technologies division. We have been working with them as their 3rd party performance validator during some of their system development. This is an introductory discussion for the ION LT report published today. (00:48:11)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 239 - Rugged Obsidian 9 Intro and Thanksgiving Thankfulness (27-NOV-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024 40:49


    Today's Topics:1. Thanksgiving is almost here!!! What are you thankful for? Any particular silencer innovations to be thankful for? There may be some! (00:08:34)2. Sound Signature Review 6.172 – Rugged Suppressors Obsidian 9 on the HK P30L. Long configuration AND short configuration. Two tests. Long awaited? Yes. Worth it? I mean, maybe. Chances are, you have shot this, so hopefully this gives you some good performance peg points! Introductory discussion for today's publication. (00:30:29)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 238 - Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD Technical Discussion (21-NOV-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 59:58


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.170 – Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD on .308 bolt-action. The new iteration of the Anthem series from LPM. Technical discussion of last week's publication. (00:08:36)2. Sound Signature Review 6.171 – Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD again – this time with subsonic 300 BLK. You saw its titanium big brother, the Mach-L, last month. Do you lose much going shorter? Technical discussion of last week's second publication. (00:32:08)3. I was on the Open Source Defense podcast! If you haven't heard of that organization, they have a cool publication and newsletter you can check out! (00:55:42)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 237 - Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD Testing Intro (13-NOV-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2024 30:36


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.170 – Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD on .308 bolt-action. The new iteration of the Anthem / Mach series from LPM. Any improvements to note? Introductory discussion for today's publication. (00:05:36)2. Sound Signature Review 6.171 – Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S2 QD again – this time with subsonic 300 BLK. You saw its titanium big brother, the Mach-L, last month. Do you lose much going shorter? You may be surprised! Introductory discussion for today's second publication! (00:19:42)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 236 - Walther PPK-SD .32 ACP (7.65 mm) Suppressed Trials and Listener Questions (06-NOV-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 100:11


    Today's Topics:Suppressing the Walther PPK SD in .32 ACP. Will it work? Examining our sample size of one, there appear to be caveats. Here's a short update on our progress with the system so far. The quest to be James Bond continues… (00:14:22)Listener Questions are back! We're taking a break from publications this week after a busy October. Let's answer some of your queries from the 7th round. Be sure to follow the podcast page on Instagram to keep up with these solicitations! (00:50:54)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 235 - HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti: Flow-Through Technical Performance (30-OCT-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 99:32


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.167 – the HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti on the standard 5.56 MK18 10.3-in SBR. You have seen the HX-QD series, FLOW 556K, and FLOW 762 Ti evaluated in the Standard. How does this newest full-size dedicated 5.56 model stack up? Technical discussion. (00:09:45)2. Sound Signature Review 6.168 – the HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti on the standard 5.56 M4A1RIII 14.5-in mid-length gas SBR. Does the performance of HUXWRX Flow-Through technology scale with longer barrels? Technical discussion. (01:11:42)3. Member Research Supplement 6.169 – Low Back Pressure 5.56 Silencer Performance - Flow-Through vs. SURGE BYPASS, PIP, and LBP. Head-to-head detailed comparisons. Who is the current king of the hill? Public discussion. (01:26:49)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 234 - Off Grid Trident and Operator Tech and HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti Intro (24-OCT-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 80:40


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.165 – the Off Grid Suppressors Trident Ti on .308 bolt action. Another silencer company moving into the space, and with DMLS models. How do these hybrid designs perform with bolt action systems? Technical Discussion. (00:10:39)2. Sound Signature Review 6.166 – the Off Grid Suppressors Operator Ti on the standard 5.56 MK18 10.3-in SBR. This is a dedicated 5.56 unit; how does the hybrid technology behave with semiauto use? Technical Discussion. (00:37:38)3. Sound Signature Review 6.167 – the HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti on the standard 5.56 MK18 10.3-in SBR. You have seen the HX-QD series, FLOW 556K, and FLOW 762 Ti evaluated in the Standard. How does this newest full-size dedicated 5.56 model stack up? Introductory discussion. (00:56:23)4. Sound Signature Review 6.168 – the HUXWRX FLOW 556 Ti on the standard 5.56 M4A1RIII 14.5-in mid-length gas SBR. Does the performance of HUXWRX Flow-Through technology scale with longer barrels? Introductory discussion. (01:04:56)5. Member Research Supplement 6.169 – Low Back Pressure 5.56 Silencer Performance - Flow-Through vs. SURGE BYPASS, PIP, and LBP. Head-to-head detailed comparisons. Who is the current king of the hill? Introductory discussion. (01:11:40)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 233 - Off Grid Suppressors Trident and Operator Intro and Listener Questions (16-OCT-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 59:43


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.165 – the Off Grid Suppressors Trident Ti on .308 bolt action. Another silencer company moving into the space, and with DMLS models. How do these hybrid designs perform with bolt action systems? Introductory discussion to accompany the whitepaper published today. (00:09:03)2. Sound Signature Review 6.166 – the Off Grid Suppressors Operator Ti on the standard 5.56 MK18 10.3-in SBR. This is a dedicated 5.56 unit; how does the hybrid technology behave with semiauto use? Intro discussion for the second whitepaper published today. (00:15:31)3. Listener Questions! Let's continue with the 7th solicitation from Instagram. We certainly have more to go. Way over 500 questions and running! (00:23:56)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 232 - LPM Mach-L Tech Discussion and Suppressing the Walther PPK SD .32 ACP (09-OCT-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 79:14


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.163 – the Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L on .308 bolt action. Check out how the updated Anthem 2 series technology performs in this titanium full-size adaptation. Technical discussion for the article published last week. (00:08:18)2. Sound Signature Review 6.164 – the Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L on subsonic 300 BLK! How does the technology scale to this different combustion regime? Technical discussion to the second publication from last week. (00:44:48)3. The Walther PPK SD in .32 ACP; 7.65mm Browning. The one true caliber? I mean, maybe. Low recoil. Looks pretty. Historic. James Bond-esque. Can you suppress it? Sure. Tread carefully, though. (01:01:30)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 231 - CAT SC Technical Discussion and LPM Mach-L Intro (02-OCT-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 78:59


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.162 – the Combat Application Technologies CAT/SC/B1 on the HK P30L. Full power subsonic 9mm. Check out how the CAT SB-SHOCK technology performs in the modular CAT SC, in both long and short configurations, in the analytical test report white paper published last week. Technical discussion. (00:09:55)2. Sound Signature Review 6.163 – the Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L on .308 bolt action. High performance? Oh yes. Evolved from the previous LPM tech? Also yes. Check out how the updated Anthem 2 series technology performs in this titanium full-size adaptation. Introductory discussion for the article published concurrently with this episode. (01:03:09)3. But wait – there's more! Sound Signature Review 6.164 – the Liberty Precision Machine Mach-L on subsonic 300 BLK! How does the technology scale to this different combustion regime? Check out the article to find out! This is the introduction to the second publication accompanying this episode. (01:11:52)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 230 - CAT SC Introduction and Listener Questions (25-SEP-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 70:25


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.162 – the Combat Application Technologies CAT/SC/B1 on the HK P30L. Full power subsonic 9mm. There have been several pivotal moments in pistol suppression over the past few decades. This may be another. Check out how the CAT SB-SHOCK technology performs in the modular CAT SC, in both long and short configurations, in the analytical test report white paper published with today's episode. Introductory discussion. (00:09:39)2. Listener Questions are back! Let's head back into the 7th Solicitation and answer more of your queries. It has never been a better time to be a silencer consumer, in history. What types of things are you folks wondering about? (00:33:35)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 229 - PEW Science Savage AccuCan AC30 Technical Discussion (18-SEP-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 54:28


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.161 – the Savage Arms AccuCan AC30 with 7.62mm NATO. You first saw the AccuCan AC22. How does the monocore design scale up to 30 caliber, and what type of performance can you expect from this lightweight bolt-action silencer? This is the technical discussion for the paper published last week. (00:09:19)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 228 - PTR VENT 1 Tech Discussion and Savage AccuCan AC30 Intro (12-SEP-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 92:58


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.160 – the PTR VENT 1 with 7.62mm NATO. Purposely Induced Porosity (PIP). You saw it with 9mm… you saw it with 5.56. What happens when you tune it especially for this type of combustion regime? Technical discussion of the white paper published last week. (00:12:50)2. Sound Signature Review 6.161 – the Savage Arms AccuCan AC30 with 7.62mm NATO. You first saw the AccuCan AC22. How does the monocore design scale up to 30 caliber, and what type of performance can you expect from this lightweight bolt-action silencer? This is the introductory discussion for the paper published concurrently with this episode. (01:25:24)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 227 - PEW Science CAT DD Tech Discussion and PTR VENT 1 Intro (04-SEP-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 61:22


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.159 – the Combat Application Technologies CAT/DD/A1 with 7.62mm NATO! A bolt-action evaluation of this “K” silencer intended for use on reciprocating weapons. This is the technical discussion for this white paper published last week. (00:09:06)2. Sound Signature Review 6.160 – the PTR VENT 1 with 7.62mm NATO. Purposely Induced Porosity (PIP). You saw it with 9mm… you saw it with 5.56. What happens when you tune it especially for this type of combustion regime? Can this type of tech pay dividends? Buckle. Up. Introductory discussion for one of the wildest test reports you have ever seen. (00:44:32)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 226 - CAT DD Intro and PEW Science 7.62 NATO Research (28-AUG-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2024 40:29


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.159 – the Combat Application Technologies CAT/DD/A1 with 7.62mm NATO! A bolt-action evaluation of this “K” silencer intended for use on reciprocating weapons. How does it perform? What do we learn about its performance from this test program? Is there anything of note? Unusual performance, that's for sure. This is the introductory discussion for this white paper published today with this episode! (00:08:25)2. More data and analysis coming very soon. Continuing to explore a single combustion regime – but with different use cases! “Soon,” perhaps we will move into really stretching our 7.62 NATO evaluations with more complex cases. (00:30:57)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 225 - Gemtech Neutron 7.62 Technical Discussion and Research Update (21-AUG-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024 62:48


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.158 – the Gemtech Neutron 7.62 on .308 bolt-action! A lot of folks have used Gemtech silencers for many years. How does some of their newer technology perform, when compared to the large .308 performance pedigree in the Standard? Technical discussion for this white paper published last week. (00:09:40)2. PEW Science research progression update. What to expect in the near term? Get your hunting rifles ready for deer season, as well as your sidearms. Gonna be a mix! (00:51:17)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 224 - Gemtech Neutron 7.62 Introduction and Listener Questions (14-AUG-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 76:02


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.158 – the Gemtech Neutron 7.62 on .308 bolt-action! A lot of folks have used Gemtech silencers for many years. How does some of their newer technology perform, when compared to the large .308 performance pedigree in the Standard? This is the introductory topic for this white paper published concurrently with this episode. (00:10:45)2. Listener Questions are back! It's that time again! Welcome to the 7th Solicitation. We got a lot of great ones from you folks – so let's take a stab at starting to answer them today! (00:32:57)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 223 - Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 5.56 PEW Science Case Study Technical Discussion (07-AUG-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 69:32


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.157 – the Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 on the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle, with a comparison case study of Surefire Total Signature Reduction Technology. Can you use a 30-caliber silencer on 5.56 as expect good results? This is the technical discussion of the study published last week. (00:09:33)In-depth article walk-through begins (00:19:26)Other cases of performance variation, good and bad (00:38:12)Member case study and the 556-RC3 (00:45:33)5.56 Performance comparison with other silencers on the market (00:57:10)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 222 - Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2: 5.56 PEW Science Analysis and Case Study Intro (31-JUL-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 34:17


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.157 – the Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 on the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle, with a comparison case study of Surefire Total Signature Reduction Technology. Can you use a 30-caliber silencer on 5.56 as expect good results? How well does the Surefire technology scale when you change venting, volume, and bore size? The PEW Science research pedigree has the answers. This is the introductory discussion to this whitepaper published today, so let's talk big picture. (00:08:43)2. Short topic – Are adjustable gas blocks bad? I mean, not really. Can they be? Yeah, sure. My kingdom for a compact, non-leaky block, with fine adjustments. (00:26:43)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 221 - PEW Science KAC 556 QDC/CRS-PRT, QDC/MCQ-PRT Technical Discussion (24-JUL-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 83:42


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 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. Introducing the PEW Science KAC 556 PRT System Optimization Tool!16 test program. Let's start off talking about the full size QDC/CRS-PRT first. Technical discussion. (00:06:05)Interactive tool use for Topic 1 (00:38:25)2. The other half of the PEW Science KAC 556 PRT study – the mini corn. Let's talk about the QDC/MCQ-PRT. Small corn – does it give small performance? Yes and no. Technical discussion regarding this silencer. (00:51:30)Interactive tool use for Topic 2 (01:09:20)3. Overall comparisons. How does the KAC QDC PRT series stack up to the competition? (01:13:29)Sponsored by - High End Armament Technology, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Ammo from True Shot: Click Here! (use code pewscience for $20 off the A-Zone program)Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 220 - PEW Science KAC 556 PRT System Optimization Tool Intro (17-JUL-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2024 28:00


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 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. Introducing the PEW Science KAC 556 PRT System Optimization Tool!In addition to the first fully-featured public interactive suppressed system optimization tool, this publication includes the following data, analysis, and content for your consumption, including testing with:- Both full size and mini KAC 556 QDC silencers.- Two muzzle devices (3-prong and MAMS).- Four hosts (SR-15 Carbine MOD 2, CQB MOD 2, M4A1RIII, and MK18) – 16 tests, total.This one took a village! Thank you for your support! This is the introduction to this PEW Science Laboratory internal research program publication. (00:09:50)Sponsored by - High End Armament Technology, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Ammo from True Shot: Click Here! (use code pewscience for $20 off the A-Zone program)Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 219 - FOR Systems Monarch 7.62 Technical Discussion (10-JUL-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 69:42


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.155 – The FOR Systems Monarch 7.62 on .308 bolt-action. High performing silencer on this ultra-competitive platform. How is FOR Systems accomplishing this performance, and what can we expect on other platforms? How does the Monarch compare with similar performing silencers like the Helios QD and Anthem-S? This is the technical discussion of the white paper published last week. (00:06:56)Sponsored by - High End Armament Technology, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Ammo from True Shot: Click Here! (use code pewscience for $20 off the A-Zone program)Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 218 - FOR Systems Monarch 7.62 Intro and KAC PRT System Program Update (03-JUL-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 44:40


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.155 – The FOR Systems Monarch 7.62 on .308 bolt-action. Boy howdy…. DMLS continues to be interesting. Inconel? Yes. Low(er) backpressure? Yes. Performance? Apparently so! Let's check out this very interesting silencer in this introductory discussion to the article published today! (00:08:14)2. Knee deep in the corn? Quite literally. KAC everywhere… and it's not normal. We have been testing the daylights out of these PRT silencers and it's been…… interesting. Just about every combination has been examined. The enthusiasts will certainly benefit! This is PEW Science funded internal research. (00:24:06)Sponsored by - High End Armament Technology, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Ammo from True Shot: Click Here! (use code pewscience for $20 off the A-Zone program)Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 217 - Savage Arms AccuCan AC22 Tech Discussion and Host Variability (26-JUN-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 79:06


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.154 – The Savage Arms AccuCan AC22 on the CZ452 .22LR bolt-action. The performance of this simple monocore silencer is quite interesting! This is the technical discussion of the white paper published on the AC22 last week. (00:09:24)2. Host variability. Suppressed system performance depends upon the holistic system; which systems are the most susceptible to large performance swings, given user-changeable parameters? Well, the AR is one… (01:00:55)Sponsored by - High End Armament Technology, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Ammo from True Shot: Click Here! (use code pewscience for $20 off the A-Zone program)Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 216 - Savage Arms AccuCan AC22 Intro and Silencer Cleaning Physics (19-JUN-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 54:01


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.154 – The Savage Arms AccuCan AC22 on the CZ452 .22LR bolt-action. Oh my goodness, more rimfire. And oh my goodness….. it's from Savage! Pretty exciting when a major firearm company gets into silencers. This is an introductory discussion for the technical white paper published today, with this episode. (00:13:34)2. Do you actually have to clean your silencers? Well, eventually, maybe. Why would it matter at all? Is it hard? It doesn't have to be. We have received some questions from new silencer owners, so let's go over some basics when it comes to basic silencer maintenance! Let's talk about the technical reasons regarding why you would need to clean a silencer. This might be Part 1 of 2. (00:35:31)Sponsored by - High End Armament Technology, Top Gun Range Houston,Legion Athletics, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Ammo from True Shot: Click Here! (use code pewscience for $20 off the A-Zone program)Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 215 - SilencerCo Omega 9K Performance Technical Discussion (12-JUN-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 63:30


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.153 – The SilencerCo Omega 9K on the HK P30L. Pistol data and analysis is back! This is a technical discussion of the Omega 9K data and analysis, covering the white paper published last week. (00:10:45)2. PEW Science 101 topic prep – thank you for your feedback! If you haven't e-mailed your feedback of what you want to hear on the episode, please do so. By popular demand, this reference will be used to assist folks with a “crash course” introduction to the research! Your feedback is appreciated. (00:58:06)Sponsored by - High End Armament Technology, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Ammo from True Shot: Click Here! (use code pewscience for $20 off the A-Zone program)Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 214 - SilencerCo Omega 9K Intro and PEW Science 101 Questions (05-JUN-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 40:21


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.153 – The SilencerCo Omega 9K on the HK P30L. Pistol data and analysis is back! A couple of years have gone by, but let's revisit the venerable Omega 9K in this introductory discussion for this white paper published concurrently with this episode. (00:09:17)2. PEW Science 101 – by request. For first time consumers, enthusiasts, and the general public – what main topics would you love to see in a 101 episode? You folks have asked - this reference would be used to assist folks with a “crash course.” Your feedback is welcome, for its preparation. (00:33:11)Sponsored by - High End Armament Technology, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Ammo from True Shot: Click Here! (use code pewscience for $20 off the A-Zone program)Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 213 - PEW Science Listener Questions - FRP, Materials, Durability, and Testing (30-MAY-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 63:29


    Today's Topics:1. Listener Questions are back! Will we finally finish the 6th solicitation? Will we surpass the 500-question mark on the podcast?! All signs point to definitely maybe. (00:07:31)2. Testing is difficult. Those that work in various experimental and research fields of engineering and other disciplines understand this first-hand. Overcoming adversity is also difficult. Nonetheless, we are excited to share that some great discoveries are occurring in the PEW Science research pedigree! (00:57:09)Sponsored by - High End Armament Technology, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Ammo from True Shot: Click Here! (use code pewscience for $20 off the A-Zone program)Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 212 - PEW Science Listener Questions - AR Gas Blowback, Toxicity, and Testing (22-MAY-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 63:15


    Today's Topics:1. Listener Questions are back! That's right – we're continuing to answer your queries from the 6th solicitation. We're not out of the woods yet, but we're in the home stretch! Today we'll cover food, toxic gas, hearing protection, testing, and more (as chosen by the listeners)! (00:07:14)2. Thank you for your support. The PEW Science laboratory is run with grassroots contributions from all of you – and this podcast is made possible directly through that mechanism! It is a joy to keep doing this for the public. (00:59:34)Sponsored by - High End Armament Technology, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Ammo from True Shot: Click Here! (use code pewscience for $20 off the A-Zone program)Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

    Episode 211 - Surefire SOCOM556-RC3 vs. RC2 - Technical Discussion and Research (15-MAY-2024)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 56:17


    Today's Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.151: the Surefire SOCOM556-RC3 on the standard 10.3-in MK18. Two mounts. 3-Prong and closed-tine WARCOMP. Same old conclusion? No, actually. Technical discussion of this white paper published last week. (00:07:03)2. Research Supplement 6.152: Surefire RC2 vs. RC3 - What Changed? The Quietest 5.56 Rifle Silencers - Taming the MK18, Part 5. We do a deep dive into the technologies in the RC2 and RC3 for PEW Science Members, and give actionable performance data for field use. (00:51:04)Sponsored by - High End Armament Technology, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for 20% off your first order and double points!Ammo from True Shot: Click Here! (use code pewscience for $20 off the A-Zone program)Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul

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