SSS.6.193 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/TSWIF and the M4A1 Mid-Gas 5.56x45mm 14.5-in Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.193 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/TSWIF and the M4A1 Mid-Gas 5.56x45mm 14.5-in Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The CAT TSWIF is a high performance low back pressure micro silencer intended to be used with pinned-and-welded blast diverter muzzle devices on 5.56 AR-15 weapon systems. Adding only 2.6 inches to the system length, the TSWIF provides consistent signature reduction expediently and in a compact package. The CAT TSWIF system is available in thread patterns compatible with blast diverters from Apparition Instruments, Noveske Rifleworks, and others. When compared to other compact silencers fielded on the typical 14.5-in M4 rifle, the CAT TSWIF provides competitive performance and allows blast diverter users to maintain BATFE non-SBR compliance as required.

In this review, the CAT TSWIF performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a commonly fielded gas-operated rifle outfitted with a blast diverter, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the CAT TSWIF perform on your M4 with a 14.5-in barrel and pinned-and-welded blast diverter or flash suppressor?

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SSS.6.192 - Engaged Industries Operator 5.56 and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.192 - Engaged Industries Operator 5.56 and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The Engaged Industries Operator 5.56 is a full length reduced diameter 5.56mm rifle silencer possessing a secondary retention mounting system that is simple to operate.  The silencer also has lower back pressure than several competing models; the suppression performance of the silencer is relatively balanced, especially for its size and weight. Notable aspects of the silencer’s performance include its consistent signature and only moderate first-round-pop.  At 1.5-in diameter, and less than 16 ounces including its mount system, the Operator 5.56 performance is relatively competitive in the broad 5.56 silencer market.

In this review, the Engaged Industries Operator 5.56 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a short-barrel gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the Engaged Industries Operator 5.56 perform on your MK18 with a 10.3-in barrel?

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SSS.6.191 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/RAT and the Sig MCX 300 BLK Short Barrel Semiautomatic Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.191 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/RAT and the Sig MCX 300 BLK Short Barrel Semiautomatic Rifle (Free Version)

The Combat Applications Technology CAT/RAT is a multi-unit modular silencer system intended to suppress 300 BLK personal defense weapons (PDWs). Its advanced hybrid technology, fully adaptable performance, and specialized design for the SIG SAUER MCX family of systems, makes it one of the most unique examples of high performance suppressed small arm system optimization evaluated by the PEW Science Laboratory, to date. The end user may choose to field the CAT RAT in covert operations, high volume fire training scenarios, or close quarter vehicle environments and not sacrifice weapon system reliability. The CAT RAT is capable of suppressing both subsonic and supersonic 300 BLK from the complete range of MCX and Rattler system barrel lengths, as well as from other 300 BLK systems.

In this review, the CAT RAT system performance metrics depend upon suppressing a subsonic intermediate rifle cartridge on a short barrel gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the three CAT RAT configurations perform on your 6.75-in 300 BLK SIG SAUER MCX or Rattler AR-18 system?

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SSS.6.190 - Primary Weapons Systems PWS BDE 22 and the Beretta 21A (Free Version)

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SSS.6.190 - Primary Weapons Systems PWS BDE 22 and the Beretta 21A (Free Version)

The PWS BDE 22 is a lightweight rimfire silencer that exhibits extremely competitive suppression performance on short-barrel rimfire systems such as pistols. The silencer’s monocore is 3D-printed from titanium and may be cleaned with a variety of chemical solutions. Weighing approximately 4.2 ounces, the PWS BDE 22 provides users with a high performance option that may be used on a variety of systems while being unobtrusive to handling.

How would the PWS BDE 22 perform on your .22 semiautomatic pistol?

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SSS.6.189 - Q Southpaw and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.189 - Q Southpaw and the MK18 5.56x45mm Short Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The Q Southpaw is a full-size 5.56mm rifle silencer possessing a simple and secure mounting system with construction materials that provide requisite durability for reasonable short barrel rifle use. Similar in overall design pedigree to Q’s other centerfire rifle silencers like the Trash Panda, the Southpaw marks the transition to dedicated 5.56mm bore aperture as well as stainless steel and Inconel alloy construction. As the Southpaw provides more consistent performance on 5.56 weapons than the Trash Panda, and is able to use the same type of mounting system, it offers a “plug and play” option for those users wanting to nominally improve overall suppression performance while enhancing resiliency and potentially even visual signature mitigation.

In this review, the Q Southpaw performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a short-barrel gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the Q Southpaw perform on your MK18 with a 10.3-in barrel?

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SSS.6.188 - Off Grid Suppressors Scorpius and the Beretta 21A (Free Version)

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SSS.6.188 - Off Grid Suppressors Scorpius and the Beretta 21A (Free Version)

The Off Grid Suppressors Scorpius is a compact and lightweight rimfire silencer that exhibits extremely competitive suppression performance on short-barrel rimfire systems such as pistols. The silencer is 3D-printed from titanium and may be cleaned with a variety of chemical solutions.  At only 5 inches long, and weighing approximately 2.2 ounces, the Off Grid Scorpius demonstrates extremely competitive overall performance not only for its size, but also relative to larger rimfire silencers.

How would the Off Grid Suppressors Scorpius perform on your .22 semiautomatic pistol?

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SSS.6.187 - Sylvan Arms SA223TIS and the M4A1 Mid-Gas 5.56x45mm 14.5-in Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

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SSS.6.187 - Sylvan Arms SA223TIS and the M4A1 Mid-Gas 5.56x45mm 14.5-in Barrel Automatic AR15 Rifle (Free Version)

The Sylvan Arms SA223TIS is a mid-size 5.56 rifle silencer that possesses a robust mounting system and a lighter weight than some competing designs. Its conventional baffle technology provides suppression performance that competes with models using similar technologies, as expected, and exceeds the performance of some designs. For use on short barrel rifles, the titanium-tube clad SA223TIS possesses a stainless steel blast chamber and baffles, adding some resiliency. The included taper mount with ratcheting retention securely seals; a direct-thread version of the silencer is also available.

In this review, the Sylvan Arms SA223TIS performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge on a commonly fielded gas-operated rifle, which is an incredibly difficult task. How would the Sylvan Arms SA223TIS perform on your M4 with a 14.5-in barrel?

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SSS.6.186 - Sylvan Arms SA30TI and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

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SSS.6.186 - Sylvan Arms SA30TI and the Savage Model 10 PC .308 (Free Version)

The Sylvan Arms SA30TI is a full-size multicaliber rifle silencer that possesses a robust mounting system and a lighter weight than some competing designs. Its conventional baffle technology provides suppression performance that competes with models using similar technologies, as expected, and exceeds the performance of some designs. For use on short barrel rifles, the primarily titanium SA30TI possesses a stainless steel blast chamber and blast baffle, adding some resiliency. The included taper mount with ratcheting retention securely seals; a direct-thread version of the silencer is also available.

In this review, the Sylvan Arms SA30TI performance metrics depend upon suppressing a supersonic centerfire rifle cartridge; no easy task. How would the silencer perform on your .308 deer rifle?

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