Episode 129 - SCAR Update #8, Surefire SOCOM762-MIN2, and Resilient Suppressors RSP (07-SEP-2022)

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Episode 129 - SCAR Update #8, Surefire SOCOM762-MIN2, and Resilient Suppressors RSP (07-SEP-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. PEW Science SCAR Project Update #8 – Using the Mototech SCARburator with the Surefire SOCOM762-RC (not RC2) and the SOCOM-MIN2. (00:07:23)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.87 – Resilient Suppressors RSP on the HK P30L semiauto full-size 9mm pistol. Technical discussion. Boy, was this neat! (00:45:21)

  3. Testing keeps happening and we keep moving further down the path of grassroots funded research. PEW Science is working hard for you – and your support helps a lot! (01:07:57)

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Episode 128 - SCAR Update #7, the Omega Metric, and Thermal Technology (31-AUG-2022)

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Episode 128 - SCAR Update #7, the Omega Metric, and Thermal Technology (31-AUG-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. PEW Science SCAR Project Update #7 – Using the Mototech SCARburator to tune the weapon for suppressed use. Things to consider. (00:09:32)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Oh yes. Am I excited? Boy howdy, am I. Big things. Disruptive things. Buckle up. (01:20:40)

  3. Thermal sights and you: how to spend more money than you thought you would, and not be completely upset, necessarily. (01:24:14)

  4. Thanks for your support. I mean it. Direct feedback indicates PEW Science is doing some good. Your support fuels the effort and members are gracious and tenacious. Good rhyme. (01:45:14)

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Episode 127 - 9mm Submachinegun Silencers: The GSL Phoenix and the MP5 (24-AUG-2022)

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Episode 127 - 9mm Submachinegun Silencers: The GSL Phoenix and the MP5 (24-AUG-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Member Research Supplement 6.85 – Unsuppressed Subguns; the HK SP5 and SP5K-PDW as Silencer Test Hosts (Public Article) (00:08:11)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.86 – GSL Phoenix on the MP5! Well, SP5. Regardless, how cool was that? And, third party engineering peer review! What a time to be alive. (00:53:15)

  3. No time for a SCAR update today (we’ll do one on the Mototech SCARburator next time). I updated the website for PEW Science Members. Now you have your own Rankings table, so you can get directly to your articles from the table itself. Thank you for your support, and for your patience! (01:35:41)

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Episode 126 - HUXWRX vs. Otter Creek vs. Surefire and Listener Questions (17-AUG-2022)

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Episode 126 - HUXWRX vs. Otter Creek vs. Surefire and Listener Questions (17-AUG-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Member Research Supplement 6.84 – Taming the MK18, Part 3 – HUXWRX vs. Otter Creek Labs vs. Surefire. Surprise! Real data and analysis to wrinkle your brain. (00:09:55)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Not only that – there is more this week than you may know. More research included too? What could it be? Certainly, silencer related…. right? (00:26:23)

  3. Listener Questions! Solicitation #4 continues. Let’s dive back in! We still have a lot to cover. (00:30:51)

  4. Heartfelt communications have been received from consumer members of PEW Science, and also R&D / Testing clients. It brings me joy that this brings you joy. So, for that, we are all fortunate. The landscape continues to change, and with grassroots support, the movement has spread not only far, but deep. It has roots! (01:06:36)

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Episode 125 - HUXWRX FLOW 556K and SCAR Update #6 (10-AUG-2022)

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Episode 125 - HUXWRX FLOW 556K and SCAR Update #6 (10-AUG-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.83 – the HUXWRX FLOW 556k on the 5.56 MK18 AR15 SBR – technical discussion. Interesting performance! (00:07:34)

  2. SCAR Project – micro-update #6. Hitting the 800-round mark; experience so far, suppressed, and gas dynamics. (01:25:39)

  3. The suppressed small arms landscape is changing. What is next on the horizon? Many PEW Science members have shared their thoughts with me, regarding emerging technologies. How far out are we, from new innovation? (01:42:50)

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Episode 124 - Energetic Armament ARX and the HUXWRX FLOW 556K (03-AUG-2022)

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Episode 124 - Energetic Armament ARX and the HUXWRX FLOW 556K (03-AUG-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.82 - the Energetic Armament ARX on the 5.56 MK18 AR15 SBR – technical discussion. Controversial? Shouldn’t be. (00:08:47)

  2. Early deliverable, today! Sound Signature Review 6.83 – the HUXWRX FLOW 556k on the 5.56 MK18 AR15 SBR – cursory, introductory discussion. This one is wild! (01:03:14)

  3. It warms my heart to see so many folks using the data and analysis for great benefit! Several hunting stories were shared with me recently; elk, bear, all types of great game animals taken with suppressed rifles! And, the data helped the users in the selection process! This is PEW Science, living and breathing. Thank you for your support. (01:11:06)

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Episode 123 - Listener Questions, the Q FIX, FN SCAR, and Recoil (27-JUL-2022)

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Episode 123 - Listener Questions, the Q FIX, FN SCAR, and Recoil (27-JUL-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Rifle recoil? Does it matter? It can. PEW Science SCAR Project micro-update #5. (00:10:30)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week? 5.56 is back on deck. Is there more to learn? (00:28:07)

  3. Listener Questions are back! Let’s hit a few from Solicitation #4! (00:32:08)

  4. Thank you to all the PEW Science members for not only your support, but also for educating the public responsibly. Suppressed small arms are more popular than ever, and consumer expectations are getting more reasonable! (01:06:39)

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Episode 122 - Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L and more SCAR! (20-JUL-2022)

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Episode 122 - Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L and more SCAR! (20-JUL-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.81 – the Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L on supersonic .308 bolt action; technical discussion. (00:04:19)

  2. FN SCAR 17S CQC .308 Play Date – PEW Science SCAR Project Update #4. A short, but cursory update. (00:37:33)

  3. Thank you all for your patience during this busy time – your PEW Science member questions and client requests are answered in the order received. I appreciate you! (01:00:49)

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Episode 121 - PEW Science SCAR Project Update, Nightforce ATACR, and Testing (13-JUL-2022)

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Episode 121 - PEW Science SCAR Project Update, Nightforce ATACR, and Testing (13-JUL-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. The PEW Science SCAR Project – Update #3. Optics, color-coordination, and initial unsuppressed testing of signature and kinematics. (00:08:52)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Boy howdy. There is. Buckle up! (01:14:54)

  3. Several large internal client test programs have just completed here at PEW Science. There are a variety of review deliverables that will be coming for you folks. Huge thanks to the incredible clients that trust PEW Science to perform this work. Big thanks to all the members making this effort possible. Community! (01:17:07)

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Episode 120 - Liberty Precision Machine Anthem Series and PEW Science SCAR Project (06-JUL-2022)

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Episode 120 - Liberty Precision Machine Anthem Series and PEW Science SCAR Project (06-JUL-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.79 - the Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S on .308 bolt action rifle! Technical Discussion. (00:08:24)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.80 – the Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-K, also on .308 bolt action. Technical discussion for the shorter version of the Anthem series. (00:40:55)

  3. The PEW Science SCAR Project is underway. Boy howdy…. Already learning things. This is awesome. (01:01:21)

  4. Hope everyone had a wonderful Independence Day celebration! Thanks to PEW Science members for the support. Big welcome to two new corporate members – PWS Weapons Systems and Griffin Armament! Also, shout out to the Orange County, Florida SWAT! (01:27:24)

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Episode 119 - Liberty Precision Machine Anthem Series and the FN SCAR 17S (29-JUN-2022)

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Episode 119 - Liberty Precision Machine Anthem Series and the FN SCAR 17S (29-JUN-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Two test reports for you folks today – early deliverables! Sound Signature Review 6.79 - the Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S and Sound Signature Review 6.80 – the Anthem-K, both on supersonic .308! Interesting data - Introductory discussion. This is a big deal. (00:08:28)

  2. It’s SCAR time, ladies and gentlemen. Oh yes. 308. God’s caliber. Let’s talk about the SCAR, and the why. The PEW Science SCAR Project. (00:27:38)

  3. Wonderful testing recently – big thanks to PEW Science clients, new, existing, and future! Big shout out to all the consumer members and general users in the PEW Science community. You guys are getting silencers for all your guns and it’s a joy to see! You are normalizing suppressed small arms. (01:02:02)

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Episode 118 - Family and the KAC QDSS-NT4 on the 5.56 MK18 (22-JUN-2022)

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Episode 118 - Family and the KAC QDSS-NT4 on the 5.56 MK18 (22-JUN-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Special note for a listener – and his dad. Blake, what doesn’t kill you makes your stronger. (00:10:03)

  2. Sound Signature Review 6.78 – KAC QDSS-NT4 on the 5.56 MK18. Technical discussion! (00:19:28)

  3. Received some pretty big contributions recently. I am very honored, and the PEW Science effort is being fostered by generous folks and all the members and clients. I humbly salute you, and hope you continue to find benefit from this work. (01:15:57)

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Episode 117 - More Field Testing, Silencer Advancement, and Listener Questions (15-JUN-2022)

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Episode 117 - More Field Testing, Silencer Advancement, and Listener Questions (15-JUN-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. A lot of recent field testing – multiple test programs, multiple surprises, incredible time to be in the silencer game! (00:09:16)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Oh yes. Long time coming? Probably. (00:28:33)

  3. Listener Questions are back – let’s dive in again and address your queries. (00:34:42)

  4. The community is enthusiastic, educated, and becoming stronger. Every day, folks use the published data and analysis to inform themselves, others, and push the boundaries of the technology. Shout out to Charlie’s Custom Clones – a new corporate PEW Science member dealer. Thank you all for your support! (01:21:17)

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Episode 116 - Rugged Razor556 on the MK18 and the AAC Ti-RANT 9M-HD (08-JUN-2022)

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Episode 116 - Rugged Razor556 on the MK18 and the AAC Ti-RANT 9M-HD (08-JUN-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.76 – Rugged Razor556 on the 5.56 MK18 AR15 SBR – technical discussion. (00:09:30)

  2. Member Research Supplement 6.77 – Razor556 vs. Razor762 with different end caps on the MK18. (01:31:40)

  3. Briefly – the AAC Ti-RANT 9M-HD? What in tarnation… (01:34:07)

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Episode 115 - NRAAM, Dead Air Sierra-5, Surefire, and Listener Questions (01-JUN-2022)

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Episode 115 - NRAAM, Dead Air Sierra-5, Surefire, and Listener Questions (01-JUN-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. NRAAM – short recap. Anything stand out in the silencer world? Dead Air Sierra-5 and new Surefire? (00:08:10)

  2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Oh yes. Member Research coming too! (00:28:37)

  3. Listener Questions – let’s hit another round. This is always fun, I think. (00:35:26)

  4. Really eye-opening meetings this past weekend. The support for PEW Science is non-trivial, and extremely tangible. The companies, entities, and consumer supporters are amazing. Big shout-out to Swiss CNC. PEW Science corporate member and an incredible manufacturer. (01:09:37)

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Episode 114 - Otter Creek Labs Polonium and 5.56 Silencers (25-May-2022)

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Episode 114 - Otter Creek Labs Polonium and 5.56 Silencers (25-May-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.75 – Otter Creek Labs Polonium on the MK18 with 5.56! Technical discussion. (00:05:32)

  2. Are we experiencing a 5.56 silencer renaissance? Possibly. Survey says….. (01:21:12)

  3. There are significant parties in the firearm community who support PEW Science. T.REX ARMS, and other corporate members of the effort, help tremendously. The biggest supporters are you – the consumers. Thank you. (01:32:57)

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Episode 113 - 5.56 MK18 Testing, KAC QDC, and More Data! (18-May-2022)

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Episode 113 - 5.56 MK18 Testing, KAC QDC, and More Data! (18-May-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Recent Testing. Adding to the pile, and the huge backlog. 5.56 stuff? Oh yeah. KAC? Yeah, that too. (00:06:58)

  2. Listener questions – why not?! Let’s answer some riddles from you – the audience. (00:25:46)

  3. New Sound Signature Review this week? Boy howdy is there one coming, and you need to buckle up. Strap in tightly, sir or ma’am. (01:02:42)

  4. The effort grows, and as it grows, PEW Science members continue to be the backbone. Thank you for your support; it is unwavering, powerful, and thoughtful. (01:05:26)

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Episode 112 - Silencer Central Banish 30, the MP5 and MP5K, and KAC (11-May-2022)

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Episode 112 - Silencer Central Banish 30, the MP5 and MP5K, and KAC (11-May-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.74 – Silencer Central Banish 30 on a supersonic 308 bolt action! Technical discussion. (00:05:29)

  2. The MP5 is important. Let’s talk about why you need to understand the difference between the full size and the MP5K (SP5 vs. SP5K-PDW). (00:46:13)

  3. Upcoming testing? Yes. Excitement? Always. Stay tuned. KAC? That too. (00:51:31)

  4. Thank you for your support. True grassroots support is rare, and PEW Science members knock it out of the park. Your contributions to the effort are changing the industry and the state of practice. (00:55:21)

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Episode 111 - Field Gear, Listener Questions, and AR Build Junkie (04-May-2022)

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Episode 111 - Field Gear, Listener Questions, and AR Build Junkie (04-May-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Let’s talk about gear. What do you actually use and why? Does it really matter? Sometimes. (00:15:24)

  2. Listener Questions – strap in for some more brain teasers from you folks. Good stuff! (00:57:05)

  3. New Sound Signature Review this week? Yes, friends. (01:39:58)

  4. Thanks to the PEW Science members; consumers, dealers, manufacturers – all great! Big thanks to AR Build Junkie for the fun interview! (01:42:37)

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Episode 110 - Surefire SOCOM762-RC2 on the MK18, Sporting Clays, and eForm 4 Famous (27-APR-2022)

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Episode 110 - Surefire SOCOM762-RC2 on the MK18, Sporting Clays, and eForm 4 Famous (27-APR-2022)

Today’s Topics:

  1. Sound Signature Review 6.73 – Surefire SOCOM762-RC2 on the MK18! Technical discussion. (00:12:59)

  2. Sporting Clays. Did you know that everyone just sits and watches unsuppressed gunshots all day without hearing protection? It’s wild. (01:28:49)

  3. Thank you to the PEW Science members who have been spreading the word. Thanks to Open Source Defense for the wonderful eForm 4 article as well! (01:32:36)

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