SSS.6.172 - Rugged Obsidian 9 and the HK P30L

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SSS.6.172 - Rugged Obsidian 9 and the HK P30L

The Rugged Obsidian 9 is a high performance modular centerfire pistol silencer intended for multiple uses.  The silencer is versatile as it may be used in two configurations (long and short). In its long configuration, its gross suppression performance is very high, though it does have relatively high back pressure.  When the distal section is removed to create the short configuration, the signature suppression performance drops significantly, resulting in more acute hazard to both the operator and bystanders.  Nonetheless, the short configuration of the silencer does offer significant hazard reduction over that of an unsuppressed combat handgun. The Obsidian 9 represents a popular, common example of traditional technology optimized to the limits of its efficacy.

In this review, the Rugged Obsidian 9 performance metrics depend upon suppressing a full-size handgun firing a full-power subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge. How would the Rugged Obsidian 9 silencer perform on your self-defense handgun, in both long and short configurations?

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SSS.6.162 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/SC/B1 and the HK P30L

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SSS.6.162 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/SC/B1 and the HK P30L

The CAT/SC/B1 (CAT SC) is a lightweight, highly advanced, and modular centerfire pistol silencer that exhibits extreme sound signature suppression performance for both operators and bystanders. The silencer’s combined performance, flow rate, and modularity, represent the most significant advancement in centerfire 9mm pistol suppression in recent history. The CAT SB-SHOCK technology, adapting characteristics from both SURGE BYPASS and DiVerge, results in maximizing performance in relatively small design envelopes; a significant benefit in suppressed handgun applications.

In this review, the CAT SC performance metrics depend upon suppressing a full-size handgun firing a full-power subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge. How would the CAT SC silencer perform on your self-defense handgun, in both long and short configurations?

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SSS.6.153 - SilencerCo Omega 9K and the HK P30L

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SSS.6.153 - SilencerCo Omega 9K and the HK P30L

The SilencerCo Omega 9K is a compact 9mm pistol silencer that possesses balanced performance  for both the shooter and bystanders on semiautomatic handguns, with somewhat higher backpressure than some designs.  At approximately 5 inches long, fully welded with durable construction, and rated for supersonic 300 BLK, the silencer is uniquely versatile for a variety of centerfire system applications.  The overall sound field suppression performance of the Omega 9K, for its size, is notable.

In this review, the SilencerCo Omega 9K performance metrics depend upon suppressing a full-size handgun firing a full-power subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge. How would the SilencerCo Omega 9K pistol silencer perform on your self-defense handgun?

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SSS.6.150 - Otter Creek Labs Titanium and the Beretta 21A

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SSS.6.150 - Otter Creek Labs Titanium and the Beretta 21A

The Otter Creek Labs Titanium is a lightweight rimfire silencer that exhibits competitive suppression performance on rifle systems with notable consistency.  When used on shorter-barrel rimfire systems such as pistols, the performance of the Titanium is even more notable. The silencer is able to be disassembled for cleaning, possesses practical wrench-features, and is constructed entirely of titanium.  For the size, weight, and performance envelope, the Otter Creek Labs Titanium demonstrates extremely competitive overall performance attributes in the current rimfire suppression state of practice.

How would the Otter Creek Labs Titanium perform on your .22 semiautomatic pistol?

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SSS.6.145 - Inert Haze Ti-P and the HK P30L

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SSS.6.145 - Inert Haze Ti-P and the HK P30L

The Inert Haze Ti-P is a lightweight midsized 9mm pistol silencer that possesses balanced high performance for both the shooter and bystanders on semiautomatic handguns. At 6 ounces and 6.3 inches long, the Ti-P is lighter and smaller than many other 9mm pistol silencers on the current market, while also exhibiting superior sound signature suppression to the shooter. The holistic design and performance of the Inert Haze Ti-P is notable.

In this review, the Inert Haze Ti-P performance metrics depend upon suppressing a full-size handgun firing a full-power subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge. How would the Inert Haze Ti-P pistol silencer perform on your self-defense handgun?

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SSS.6.141 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/SR/A1 and the Beretta 21A

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SSS.6.141 - Combat Application Technologies CAT/SR/A1 and the Beretta 21A

The Combat Application Technologies CAT/SR/A1 is a rimfire silencer that exhibits enhanced performance characteristics on a variety of rimfire host weapons of varied barrel length, including semiautomatic pistols with subsonic ammunition. It is rated for 5.7x28mm, and weighs only 2.8 ounces, as tested. The silencer exhibits no discernable first round pop in the tested combustion regime. Other than the removable end cap, the silencer is sealed; its monolithic DMLS titanium body may be cleaned with a variety of chemical solutions, including those offered by CAT.

How would the CAT SR perform on your .22 semiautomatic pistol?

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SSS.6.136 - Resilient Suppressors Jessie's Girl and the Beretta 21A

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SSS.6.136 - Resilient Suppressors Jessie's Girl and the Beretta 21A

The Resilient Suppressors Jessie’s Girl is a high performing rimfire silencer on both short barrel semiautomatic pistols and bolt action rifles, with subsonic ammunition.  It is rated for up to 5.7x28mm for machine gun use, and weighs 6.0 ounces.  The silencer exhibits nominal first round pop in all tested combustion regimes, and is also user-serviceable.  Maintenance may be performed by cleaning the 17-4 heat treated stainless steel baffles in an ultrasonic cleaner or with solvents, following manufacturer instructions.  

How would the Resilient Suppressors Jessie’s Girl perform on your .22 semiautomatic pistol?

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SSS.6.118 - AAC Ti-RANT 9M-HD, 9M, 9 and the HK P30L

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SSS.6.118 - AAC Ti-RANT 9M-HD, 9M, 9 and the HK P30L

The AAC Ti-RANT 9M-HD is preceded in development, design, and distribution by two legacy models; the AAC Ti-RANT 9M (2017) and the original AAC Ti-RANT 9 (circa 2009). At the time of distribution, the original Ti-RANT 9 was colloquially referred to as the “quietest 9mm centerfire pistol silencer” available. The publication of this case study in the Silencer Sound Standard research pedigree, by PEW Science, is intended to recognize the historical significance of the Ti-RANT 9 family of silencers and to provide a state-of-the-art performance evaluation of the models on a modern host firearm.

In this review, all AAC Ti-RANT 9 variant performance metrics depend upon suppressing a full-size handgun firing a full-power subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge. How would any AAC Ti-RANT 9 silencer perform on your self-defense handgun?

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SSS.6.96 - HUXWRX CA$H 9K and the HK P30L

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SSS.6.96 - HUXWRX CA$H 9K and the HK P30L

The HUXWRX CA$H 9K is a compact 9mm pistol silencer that exhibits extremely low backpressure. At 8.0 ounces and 5.9 inches long, the CASH 9K is lighter and smaller than many other 9mm pistol silencers on the current market, while also exhibiting superior sound signature suppression to the shooter, using a full-size semiautomatic handgun. The holistic design and performance of the CA$H 9K is notable, especially for its size.

In this review, the HUXWRX CA$H 9K performance metrics depend upon suppressing a full-size handgun firing a full-power subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge. How would the CASH 9K perform on your self-defense handgun?

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SSS.6.87 - Resilient Suppressors RSP and the HK P30L

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SSS.6.87 - Resilient Suppressors RSP and the HK P30L

The Resilient Suppressors RSP is an ultra-lightweight and advanced 9mm pistol silencer that is also relatively compact. At 7.9 ounces and 6.8 inches long, the RSP is lighter and smaller than many other 9mm pistol silencers on the current market, while also exhibiting superior sound signature suppression to the shooter, using a full-size semiautomatic handgun. The holistic design and performance of the RSP is notable.

In this review, the Resilient Suppressors RSP performance metrics depend upon suppressing a full-size handgun firing a full-power subsonic centerfire pistol cartridge. How would the RSP perform on your self-defense handgun?

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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.6.2 - 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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