January 29, 2025

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

January 29, 2025/ Jay

Today’s Topics:

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)
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)
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)

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February 07, 2023

Episode 149 - Otter Creek Labs Lithium and PEW Science Corporate Supporters (08-FEB-2023)

February 07, 2023/ Jay

Today’s Topics:

Sound Signature Review SSS.6.102 – The Otter Creek Labs Lithium on the HK SP5 9mm submachinegun. This is the technical discussion of this test data and analysis. (00:06:30)
Thank you for your support, which enables this research to continue. Just created a new PEW Science Corporate Supporters page to help thank industry entities! Also, a quick note about the use of PEW Science Rankings and the Suppression Rating, to better inform silencer choices for your use case. There are other parameters to consider, as well – many use cases are different! (00:48:45)

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October 11, 2022

October 11, 2022/ Jay

Today’s Topics:

General suppressed small arm loudness. Expectations for new silencer users. “What is a good first silencer” – asked often. Answered…. seldomly. Proper use of the Rankings Table at pewscience.com (00:07:04)
New Sound Signature Review this week. Long awaited? Yes. Good to be able to put a pin in some things you folks have asked about. (00:45:23)
Whitetail deer hunting seasons all over the United States are kicking off – rifle seasons will happen very soon. Are you ready to hunt suppressed? Still holding out? If so, consider a silencer for next season. The PEW Science effort, with member support, has created an ecosystem in which your kit selection should be easier than ever. (00:47:59)

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