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Today’s Topic: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.230 – Strategic Sciences MFMD + SDX on 20-in .308 bolt-action . One of the most interesting silencer systems we have evaluated in the research, to date. The multifunction muzzle device, like all silencers, suppresses recoil, flash, and blast. How does the MFMD compare with other things on the market? Are reflex designs making a comeback? Technical discuss...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.229 – Tuna Cans 5.56 XL and WRMFZY 5.56 on the 14.5-in M4 . Two silencers from the new breed of economical manufacturing that is occurring in the industry. Well-understood traditional and conventional baffle designs. How does varying length and volumetric expansion vary performance, if at all? Deep dive into last week’s multi-silencer case study report....

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.228 – FOR Systems Predator 6.5 with 6.5 PRC . Hunters rejoice. Killing two birds with one stone – adding pressure and shrinking jet diameter. Please welcome 6.5 PRC to the research pedigree. The FOR Systems Predator 6.5 kicks things off. Technical discussion of last week’s report. (00:10:42) a. Intro and recap (00:11:50) b. Predator 6.5 overview (00:17:1...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.227 – the original, legacy AAC Ti-RANT 45 on the .45ACP 1911 full size combat handgun . Standardized .45ACP pistol silencer testing is finally here! The performance of this historic silencer was examined in great detail in last week’s report. This is the technical discussion of the silencer’s performance. (00:09:15) a. Intro and recap (00:11:36) b. Ti-RA...

Today’s Topic: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.227 – the original, legacy AAC Ti-RANT 45 on the .45ACP 1911 full size combat handgun . Standardized .45ACP pistol silencer testing is finally here! In today’s report, you’ll see one of the highest performing .45ACP silencers in history. Originally debuted in 2010, we’re about 16 years late, but making up for lost time. How does it stack up in the current...

Today’s Topic: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.226 – the Rampart Range Suppression Carson 556 on the 10.3-in 5.56 MK18 . Rampart Range is back – their Carson series is back – and now you get to see their dedicated 5.56 model. The Carson 30 really did well on the SR-25. How does the Carson 556 stack up on the MK18? Does this Infinity core derivative bring something unique to the market? Technical discu...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.225 – the Dead Air Lazarus 6 on the 10.3-in 5.56 MK18 . Triskelion technology in a rifle silencer – similar to the technology you saw in the Mojave evaluation, but with some twists. How does the Lazarus 6 stack up in this ultra-competitive and saturated rifle silencer market of 2026? High flow rate. Consistent performance. Does it do what you need? Techn...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.225 – the Dead Air Lazarus 6 on the 10.3-in 5.56 MK18 . Triskelion technology in a rifle silencer – similar to the technology you saw in the Mojave evaluation, but with some twists. How does the Lazarus 6 stack up in this ultra-competitive and saturated rifle silencer market of 2026? High flow rate. Consistent performance. Does it do what you need? Intro...

Today’s Topic: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.224 – the Resilient Suppressors Putnik on 16.3-in and 12.6-in AK systems . The Putnik is big, fat, high flow rate, and ready to party. This is a silencer that is purpose-built for AK rifle systems. Does it bring the performance? Spoiler alert – yeah. It does. Technical Talk. (00:09:59) a. Intro and recap (00:13:05) b. Putnik overview (00:20:48) c. Putnik...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.224 – the Resilient Suppressors Putnik on 16.3-in and 12.6-in AK systems . The Putnik is big, fat, high flow rate, and ready to party. This is a silencer that is purposely designed for AK rifle systems. Does it bring the performance? Spoiler alert – yeah. It does. Introduction to today’s report and Hazard Map Brief 8.1.21 . (00:06:37) 2. Listener Questio...

Today’s Topic: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.223 – the Otter Creek Labs Universe-36 on the 10.3-in 5.56 MK18, 20-in .308 bolt-action, and 9mm HK MP5 . Multi-caliber test report. Do multi-caliber silencers perform well on several different weapons? Sometimes yes, sometimes no. You can put this silencer on anything from 9mm to .338 Lapua Magnum. Technical Discussion. (00:08:36) a. Intro and recap (00:...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.222 – the JK Armament PRO-KOR 556K on the 10.3-in 5.56 MK18 . The last MK18 data we published was back in December. How does this new advanced entry from JK Armament fair compared to the competition? The Top 5 and Bottom 5 performers on the MK18 are showcased in this report. Technical discussion. (00:06:54) a. Intro and recap (00:06:21) b. PRO-KOR 556K o...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.222 – the JK Armament PRO-KOR 556K on the 10.3-in 5.56 MK18 . The last MK18 data we published was back in December. How does this new advanced entry from JK Armament fair compared to the competition? The Top 5 and Bottom 5 performers on the MK18 are showcased in this report. Introductory discussion. (00:06:54) 2. Listener Questions are back! We last hit...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.220 – The new AAC 762-SDN-6 on the 14.5-in SR-25 . First released in 2011, this is a brand-new iteration of this famous silencer refreshed for 2026. High flow rate, high performance, and updated for the modern age. Technical discussion of last week’s report. a. Intro and recap (00:07:07) b. 762-SDN-6 overview (00:14:03) c. 762-SDN-6 silencer design (00:2...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.219 – The Magco Arms EDS-30L on 20-in 308 bolt action . Extreme performance in an 8-inch length – it’s great to see newcomers to the space! Let’s go through the technical overview of last week’s publication. a. Intro and recap (00:09:29) b. EDS-30L overview (00:18:14) c. EDS-30L silencer design (00:23:04) d. Hazard Map Brief 8.1.16 (00:35:08) e. System p...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.217 – The CAT ST on the 14.5-in M4 midlength gas AR-15 . New CAT rifle silencer using their SBX technology; a little different than SURGE BYPASS. Extremely high performance. Let’s dive in technically. a. Intro and recap (00:09:54) b. CAT ST overview (00:15:13) c. CAT ST silencer design (00:23:52) d. Hazard Map Brief 8.1.14 (00:36:20) e. System performanc...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.216 – The Rampart Range Suppression Carson 30 on the 14.5-in SR-25 . Folks are coming forward to try their hand at taming short barrel 7.62 NATO semiauto. How is it progressing? Not too shabby. Infinity core derivative technical discussion of last week’s report. a. Intro and recap (00:07:20) b. Carson 30 overview (00:10:10) c. Carson 30 silencer design (...

Today's Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.215 – The Inert Haze Dreyse 30 on 20-in .308 bolt action . Do high performance silencers have to be long and heavy? Not always! Check out this new offering from the folks who brought you the Ti-P 9mm pistol silencer. Technical discussion. a. Intro and recap (00:09:23) b. Dreyse 30 physical overview (00:11:21) c. Dreyse 30 silencer design (00:19:12) d. Ha...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.215 – The Inert Haze Dreyse 30 on 20-in .308 bolt action . Do high performance silencers have to be long and heavy? Not always! Check out this new offering from the folks who brought you the Ti-P 9mm pistol silencer. It is definitely fitting into the very competitive space in the upper Rankings on .308. Introduction to this report and Silencer Hazard Map...

Today’s Topic: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.214 – Suppressed .45 ACP Historical Case Study: HK MK23 and USP45 Silencers - KAC vs. B&T . Many of us have waited decades for this data and analysis. This PEW Science internal research program consists of six tests, suppressed and unsuppressed. The U.S. SOCOM MK23 Offensive Handgun (OHG) program high fidelity test report technical discussion. (00:07:...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.213 – Otter Creek Labs OCM5 and OCM6 reflex silencers on the 14.5-in M4A1RIII . This is the technical discussion to accompany last week’s report showcasing these exterior-clones of the classic OPS INC 12th model. a. Intro and recap (00:08:49) b. OCM5 and OCM6 physical overview (00:12:46) c. OCM5 and OCM6 silencer design (00:18:22) d. Hazard Map Brief 8.1...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.212 – Precision Armament TiTrex 300 on 20-in .308 bolt-action . Bolt action research is important, not only for user utility, but for the lessons learned in combustion propagation from the controlled host. This is the technical discussion to accompany last week’s report showcasing this efficient silencer. a. Intro and recap (00:06:54) b. TiTrex 300 physi...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.211 – Dillon DRC308 on the 14.5-in SR-25 . Kicking off the SR-25 research progression, the larger brother of the previously evaluated DRC556 is put through its paces on this challenging host. This is the technical discussion to accompany the report published two weeks ago before SHOT show. a. Intro and recap (00:06:03) b. DRC308 physical overview (00:07:...

Today’s Topics: 1. Public Research Supplement 6.210 – the 14.5-in 7.62 NATO KAC SR-25 Combat Carbine (CC) as a silencer test host . Semiautomatic 7.62 NATO testing is here. As typical, let’s look at the combustion propagation characteristics of the new host and see what the silencers will have to deal with as they tackle this new suppression challenge! (00:09:07) 2. Sound Signature Review 6.211 –...

Today’s Topic: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.209 – Stealth Additive Works Tisha on the 10.3-in 5.56 MK18 . What happens when high level engineering combines all the hybrid design principles we’ve been discussing on this podcast for years into a compact silencer design, and additive manufacturing makes it possible to produce? You get things like this. This is the technical discussion to accompany the...