The Jay Situation

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.112 – the Aero Precision Lahar-30L on supersonic .308 bolt action ! This is the technical discussion of the publication that was released last week. (00:09:04) 2. What’s in store next? Anything coming out of the ol’ PEW Science testing database for you folks? Oh, there is. Hope you are ready for next week! (01:13:32) 3. Top Gun Range – Houston hangout wa...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.110 – the Maxim Defense DSX on the 5.56 MK18 SBR ! This is the technical discussion of the publication that was released last week. (00:07:48) 2. Sound Signature Review 6.111 – the Maxim Defense DSX on the 5.56 SURG SBR ! Same silencer, same barrel length, same everything – except for the gas port. Technical discussion of Suppressed Upper Receiver Group...

Today’s Topics: 1. Listener Questions are back! Let’s dive back into the 5th Solicitation. (00:09:05) 2. New Sound Signature Review(s) this week? Strong maybe. Time for something a little different, with a twist. Buckle up? Yes. (00:38:33) 3. Thank you for all of your interest – worldwide. Becoming the go-to source for independent third-party testing and analysis is very prideful – and a lot of re...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.108 – Rugged Razor762 with subsonic 300 BLK ! This is the technical discussion of the article published last week. (00:11:10) 2. Research Supplement 6.109 – The Quietest 300 BLK Subsonic Ammunition. Discreet Ballistics vs. S&B . This one is for PEW Science Members . Let’s talk about why this information may be important for you, in general, regardles...

Today’s Topics: 1. Listener Questions ! Let’s get back to answering your questions from the 5th Solicitation. I learn, you learn, we all learn! (00:08:30) 2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Quite possibly. Some extra research for members too? Perhaps! (00:55:23) 3. So much testing. It is the nature of the effort! Shout-out to some PEW Science community grassroots research going on right ther...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.107 – The Sig Sauer SLH300TI with subsonic 300 BLK . This is the technical discussion of the article published last week! (00:07:52) 2. The Q Cherry Bomb. Love it or hate it – the proliferation is significant. Let’s talk about its influence on weapon function, as related to gas dynamics at the muzzle. The SCAR isn’t just a pretty face! The data utility o...

Today’s Topics: 1. PEW Science SCAR Project Update #10 – Field use of the KNS DiSCARder . The KNS Adjustable Gas Regulator for the FN SCAR. Comparisons with the Mototech SCARburator , with silencers. (00:07:30) 2. The PEW Science Back Pressure Metric, Omega . A research parameter intended to maximize the utility of externally-measured data. Unintrusive, simple, and accessible. Some pitfalls? Absol...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.106 – the Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 on supersonic .308 . This is the technical discussion of the article published on Sunday! Tons of Surefire data is now available; more than ever before. Do you know why the WARCOMP mount is suboptimal for suppression? (00:05:56) 2. Three years since the Silencer Sound Standard and the PEW Science Suppression Rating becam...

Today’s Topics: 1. A note about so-called “flow-through” technology. When you increase flow rate significantly, what should you expect? Can there be performance degradation? (00:05:22) 2. Listener Questions – We’re hundreds of questions in – let’s answer more from the 5th solicitation! (00:17:49) 3. Thanks to the recent supporters – if you haven’t received a Welcome Email yet, please let me know!...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.105 – the Thunder Beast Dominus-SR on the 5.56 MK18 . This is the technical discussion of the article published on Sunday! Bonus case study with the Surefire SOCOM556-RC2, included for members . (00:07:29) 2. 14.5-inch AR-15 Test Apparatus arriving soon! Is it quieter than the MK18? Probably – but also – you might not break your silencers as easily! (01:...

Today’s Topics: 1. Silencer Research – figuring out the silencer for you. Want to hear it in person? Experience shooting it? Might be a good idea! Combine data with experience; it can help! (00:08:55) 2. Listener Questions – Deep into the 5th Solicitation. The way out is through! (00:34:36) 3. PEW Science internal R&D – total signature reduction, and in different environments. Flash, reflectio...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.104 – the KAC 5.56 QDC on the 5.56 MK18 . This is the technical discussion of the article published on Sunday! (00:07:20) 2. The 14.5-inch midlength gas AR test uppers have been purchased. Now we wait! What, if any, predictions do you guys have for performance changes from the 10.3-inch MK18 ? (00:56:24) 3. Folks seem to be using the data appropriately!...

Today’s Topics: 1. PEW Science testing with longer AR-15 barrels. Next up? 14.5-inch midlength gas. Simple? Absolutely not. Let’s talk about the factors influencing this host selection. (00:11:41) 2. First quarter 2023 is swamped, but productive. Recent field-testing updates, current workload , and expectations. Hearing Protection Act? Probably not. (00:53:25) 3. Shout out to Detective D. in Kansa...

Today’s Topics: 1. Research Supplement SSS.6.103 – The Quietest 5.56 SBR Silencers - Taming the MK18, Part 4 - HUXWRX vs. Otter Creek Labs vs. CGS vs. Surefire . This is a cursory update to the MK18 in-depth analytical comparison series, for PEW Science Members. (00:08:45) 2. Listener questions ! We’re back in the 5th solicitation and now is a good time to answer some of your queries! (00:14:23) 3...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review SSS.6.102 – The Otter Creek Labs Lithium on the HK SP5 9mm submachinegun . This is the technical discussion of this test data and analysis. (00:06:30) 2. Thank you for your support , which enables this research to continue. Just created a new PEW Science Corporate Supporters page to help thank industry entities! Also, a quick note about the use of PEW Scie...

Today’s Topics: 1. The YouTube Firearms Policy , and you. Does it matter? It might – and possibly, more than you may think. (00:09:08) 2. PEW Science SCAR Project Update #9 – the KNS DiSCARder . The KNS Adjustable Gas Regulator for the FN SCAR. How does it compare to the Mototech SCARburator ? Initial thoughts. (01:12:24) 3. New Sound Signature Review this week. That’s right! We’ll kick off Februa...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.101 – The CGS SCI-SIX on the 5.56 MK18 . This the technical discussion of the SCI-SIX Program. (00:07:08) 2. The KAC MOD.MK23/USP silencer. Been shooting it on the MK23, been liking it, can’t wait to test it! Is .45 ACP better than subsonic 300 BLK? I mean, maybe. (01:36:52) 3. New PEW Science testing - the effort continues. As we start to explore more u...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.101 – The CGS SCI-SIX on the 5.56 MK18 . This is an introductory discussion of the SCI-SIX Program; the silencer should be publicly released this week. (00:09:32) 2. Listener Questions ? You bet! Let’s jump in and answer some, in the spirit of SHOT week. (00:50:15) 3. Thank you all for your strong support in the new year. As more companies create new pro...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.100 – The Dead Air Nomad-30 (1st Gen) on the 5.56 MK18 ! This is the technical discussion. (00:05:36) 2. The KAC MK23 silencer on the HK MK23 Offensive Combat Handgun. Good golly, miss molly. Is it special? Yeah, you betcha. First impressions. (00:46:31) 3. PEW Science and podcast merch coming soon? Maybe not soon, but one podcast listener did get some f...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.99 – The Q Full Nelson with subsonic 300 BLK . The introduction was last episode. This is the technical discussion. (00:12:12) 2. New Year? Yes! New Sound Signature Review this week! You betcha. Big deal? Probably for a lot of you, yes. (01:43:18) 3. What a wonderful year 2022 was for PEW Science and the Silencer Sound Standard ! All of us helped a lot o...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.99 – The Q Full Nelson with subsonic 300 BLK . Early review, before the holidays! This review is published concurrently with this episode, so this is an introductory discussion. (00:06:25) 2. Some more Listener Questions before the holidays?! You bet your sweet suppressed small arms collection there is. Let’s do it! (00:37:12) 3. I just appeared on Episo...

Today’s Topics: 1. Ah, the Brownells BRN-4. Accessible HK416? Possibly. Confusing specifications? Definitely. Check out the new PEW Science Small Arms Technical Data page on the website for some help! (00:05:46) 2. Let’s keep going with Listener Questions from the 5th Solicitation! Some more answers to your queries before the holidays will be great. (00:35:12) 3. PEW Science testing has wrapped up...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.98 – YHM Turbo T2 – 5.56 data with the MK18 – technical discussion. (00:06:13) 2. Let’s continue with Listener Questions from the 5th Solicitation! This is always a fun time. (00:42:46) 3. Every time I delve into a new firearm platform, I am amazed at both the lack and inaccuracy of information. Enter: the HK416. Thank goodness we don’t have to worry abo...

Today’s Topics: 1. Oh, good golly Miss Molly – it’s Listener Questions time again! Let’s start to answer your questions from the 5th Solicitation! We’re to almost 300 so far! (00:11:21) 2. Sound Signature Review 6.98 – YHM Turbo T2 – 5.56 data with the MK18 – published concurrently with this podcast episode! Thanksgiving is coming up. I am thankful I could get this to you! This is an introductory...

Today’s Topics: 1. Sound Signature Review 6.96 – HUXWRX CA$H 9K on the HK P30L semiauto full-size 9mm pistol. Technical discussion. Interesting performance! (00:04:46) 2. Sound Signature Review 6.97 – HUXWRX CA$H 9K on the HK SP5 9mm submachinegun. Technical discussion. The MP5 can benefit from lower back pressure??? (00:45:36) 3. Significant, consistent effort – both inside and outside PEW Scienc...