The Jay Situation

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...

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...

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 Junk...

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 arti...

Today’s Topics: 1. Research Supplement 6.72 – Taming the MK18, Part 2 – Surefire vs. CGS . This one was for members. Hope you enjoyed and found it informative! (00:11:25) 2. Listener Questions – let’s dive back into the 4th solicitation! I love answering these and I think you folks enjoy it, as well. It’s great to help folks by spreading knowledge. (00:18:05) 3. New Sound Signature Review coming t...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.71 – the CGS Hyperion with 300 BLK Subsonic ; technical discussion. (00:10:04) 2. PEW Science 9mm subgun test hosts rolling in. First up? The HK SP5K-PDW . From Germany, with love. (01:13:02) 3. Incredible feedback from dealers, consumers, manufacturers, and even YouTube reviewers! Shout-out to Alabama Arsenal and all the PEW Science members , world-wide...

Today’s Topics: 1. Listener Questions are back again! The fourth solicitation just concluded – let’s dive in! (00:11:47) 2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Booooy howdy… you betcha. This may be what is referred to as a “barn burner.” Maybe. Could be using that term incorrectly. (00:50:22) 3. Got a test sample of the new Rugged Razor556. I’ll work this one into the test schedule! (00:53:19) 4...

Today’s Topics: 1. The Silencer Sound Standard turns two this week! Happy Anniversary to all of you – your support made the new industry standard a reality! (00:10:34) 2. Sound Signature Review 6.69 – Silencer Central Banish 30 Gold on supersonic .308 – technical discussion. (00:17:28) 3. Sound Signature Review 6.70 – Silencer Central Banish 30 Gold on subsonic 300 BLK – technical discussion. (00:...

Today’s Topics: 1. Should you Form 1 a potato? No. But also, yes. Let’s talk BATFE FATD Technical Bulletins . (00:14:08) 2. Listener Questions are back! Let’s wrap up the last solicitation! (00:31:04) 3. New Sound Signature Review this week? Yes, friends. Multiple. Should be interesting! (01:02:30) 4. PEW Science was founded to benefit the end user. Thank you to consumer, military, law enforcement...

Today’s Topics: 1. More ATF eForm 1 tomfoolery? Well, yes. Were we right last time in our speculation? Also yes. (00:11:04) 2. Sound Signature Review 6.67 – the Diligent Defense Co. Enticer L-Ti on supersonic .308 – technical discussion. (00:18:17) 3. Sound Signature Review 6.68 – the Diligent Defense Co. Enticer S-Ti (the shorter version) on supersonic .308 – technical discussion. (01:16:07) 4. P...

Today’s Topics: 1. ATF eForm 1 Mass-Disapprovals? Developing. Tell your friends. Here’s what I know. (00:10:26) 2. New Sound Signature Review this week? You betcha. Maybe even more than one. (01:08:46) 3. Thank you for supporting the effort. Grassroots enthusiasm for research is keeping this going – PEW Science members are the cream of the crop. (01:13:47) Ammo from True Shot: Click Here! (use cod...

Today’s Topics: 1. Notes about research motivations and observations – behavior; both technical and human. (00:07:26) 2. Sound Signature Review 6.66 – the CGS Helios QD on the MK18 5.56 SBR . With the direct-thread mount. Technical discussion. (00:18:32) 3. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members ! Thank you for your support. Some new R&D clients too – the research pedigree is gaining both...

Today’s Topics: 1. Caught you by surprise, didn’t I? Member Research Supplement 6.65: Taming the MK18 – Surefire vs. OSS. (00:07:56) 2. New Sound Signature Review coming this week. Highly anticipated? Yes. Complicated? Absolutely. Worth checking out? Most likely. (00:15:31) 3. Silencer mounts – almost a new industry in and of itself. What a time to be alive! (00:24:55) 4. Huge shout-out to PEW Sci...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.64 – the OSS HX-QD 556k with 5.56 on the MK18 . Technical discussion! (00:28:48) 2. Stacked data publications coming. Might publish some Member Research too. We’ll see! (01:29:38) 3. Who cares about silencer diameter, anyway? Also – welcome to the new PEW Science members ! (01:31:24) Ammo from True Shot: Click Here! (use code pewscience for $20 off the A...

Today’s Topics: 1. Field testing – always exciting. Always learning. Always improving! (00:10:15) 2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Maybe. Was just out in the field, so could be late or not at all, but we’re gonna give it the ol’ college try. (00:18:32) 3. Do you have a moment to talk about the Surefire SOCOM556-RC2 ? Also, let’s talk about silencer behavior. (00:21:03) 4. Humbling support...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.63 – The KGM R30 on supersonic .308 ; technical discussion. (00:07:40) 2. Griffin Armament EZ-LOK : you know, guys… I think they did it!!! (01:11:05) 3. Warm welcome to the new PEW Science members ! Some long-time listeners and readers have thrown their hat into the ring to support the effort. Humbling and awesome; thank you! (01:25:57) Ammo from True Sh...

Ammo from True Shot: Click Here! (use code pewscience for $20 off the A-Zone program) Today’s Topics: 1. Support for the PEW Science effort has been very heartwarming. It’s important to try to help others and educate; try not to do the opposite, if you can. (00:09:05) 2. New Sound Signature Review this week! It’s a long one… buckle up! (00:23:05) 3. Listener questions – haven’t hit these in a whil...

Ammo from True Shot: Click Here! (use code pewscience for $20 off the A-Zone program) Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.62 – SilencerCo Omega 9K with 300 BLK subsonic – technical discussion. (00:13:07) 2. 40mm. 40 mike-mike. Bloop! Also – anything can fit with a KAC URX 3.1 if you MAKE IT FIT. (01:01:53) 3. Thank you all for your feedback on the recent .45-70 testing apparatus solicitati...

Ammo from True Shot: Click Here! (use code pewscience for $20 off the A-Zone program) Today’s Topics: 1. Big-bore silencer host selection update. Anybody shoot .45-70? Boy howdy… (00:09:17) 2. New Sound Signature Review this week. It’s a new year; let’s get weird. Well, maybe not too weird. (00:26:37) 3. Which silencers are you most excited about right now? Honestly, I’m sort of wondering what is...

Ammo from True Shot: Click Here! (use code pewscience for $20 off the A-Zone program) Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.61 – The Q Trash Panda on the MK18 ; technical discussion. (00:09:24) 2. That new build itch – getting that perfect handguard, gas system, and barrel length for your preferences – it can be really fun! (01:09:08) 3. New test host selection. Big-bore silencers – 46 calib...

Ammo from True Shot: Click Here! (use code pewscience for $20 off the A-Zone program) Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.61 – The Q Trash Panda on the MK18 . Early 5.56 data this week! (00:09:24) 2. Do silencers increase muzzle velocity? They can, a little bit. Let’s talk about the why and how, and why you should be careful when watching YouTube. (00:23:16) 3. The best Christmas Gift of a...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.60 – KGM R556 and the MK18 ; technical discussion. (00:08:28) 2. Listener Questions ! Christmas is coming soon, and your questions are the gifts of knowledge that keep on giving. (00:50:11) 3. Possible deer population control test case for subsonic 300 BLK.  Managing wildlife and habitat is cool.  Suppressed small arm research is also cool.  Why not both...

Today’s Topics: 1. ATF eForm 4 update .  Why not.  Speculation? I mean, maybe. Reliable information? Possibly. What will happen to the Form 1 community? (00:08:47) 2. 300BLK. At this point, I feel like it is a meme. But, it’s also not. I may be adopting it more seriously this coming year. (00:36:02) 3. New Sound Signature Review coming this week! What could it be? You will literally never guess. P...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.58 – The Rugged Razor on the 5.56 MK18 – technical discussion. Data came early.  Let’s talk about it! (00:14:51) 2. PEW Science Member Research Supplement 6.59 – The Rugged Razor with the 5.56 Endcap – technical notes.  This was an early Thanksgiving treat for members – thanks for your support! (01:16:16) 3. Just went hunting – a lot of great deer, but n...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.58 – The Rugged Razor on the 5.56 MK18 ! This is live now, with the release of this podcast. Happy Thanksgiving! (00:13:04) 2. PEW Science Member Research Supplement 6.59 – The Rugged Razor with the 5.56 Endcap .  This is live now too!  This one is only for PEW Science members – thank you so much for your support! (00:20:12) 3. Listener questions – let’s...