The Jay Situation
Episodes
Episode 198 - CAT SR Rimfire Silencer Technical Performance Discussion (14-FEB-2024)
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.140 – Combat Application Technologies CAT/SR/A1 on the 16-in .22LR CZ 452 bolt action. Technical discu...
Episode 197 - CAT SR Rimfire and AAC M4-2000 Mod 08 Tech Discussion (07-FEB-2024)
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.139 – AAC M4-2000 Mod 08 (Unvented) on the standard MK18 5.56 SBR. Historical and prolific silencer! ...
Episode 196 - AAC M4-2000 Mod 08 on the MK18 and Jolene Tech Discussion (31-JAN-2024)
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. New publication this week! Sound Signature Review 6.139 – AAC M4-2000 Mod 08 (Unvented) on the standard MK18 5.56 SBR. Long ti...
Episode 195 - Jolene, Listener Questions, and the NRA covers PEW Science! (17-JAN-2024)
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.137 – Resilient Suppressors Jolene on 20-in .308 bolt action. More 7.62 data is here. An ultra lightw...
Episode 194 - Jessie's Girl .22 Pistol Technical Discussion and AR-15 Gas Blowback (10-JAN-2024)
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.136 – Resilient Suppressors Jessie’s Girl on the Beretta 21A subcompact semiautomatic rimfire pistol....
Episode 193 - Resilient Jessie's Girl on .22 Pistol, Listener Questions, Happy New Year! (03-JAN-2024)
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.136 – Resilient Suppressors Jessie’s Girl on the Beretta 21A subcompact semiautomatic rimfire pistol!...
Episode 192- PTR VENT 3 MK18 Technical Discussion, the HK MK23, and Merry Christmas! (20-DEC-2023)
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.135 – PTR VENT 3 on the 5.56 MK18. This is the technical discussion of this silencer and white paper, ...
Episode 191 - PTR VENT 3 on the MK18 and Surefire RC3 Flash Reduction Performance (13-DEC-2023)
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.135 – PTR VENT 3 on the 5.56 MK18. This is the introductory discussion for this white paper, published...
Episode 190 - SilencerCo Velos LBP Test, KAC 556 QDC-CRS/PRT, QDC/MCQ-PRT, Mod 2 Upper (06-DEC-2023)
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.134 – SilencerCo Velos LBP on the 5.56 MK18. This is the technical discussion for this long-awaited wh...
Episode 189 - SilencerCo Velos LBP on the 5.56 MK18 and Listener Questions (29-NOV-2023)
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.134 – SilencerCo Velos LBP on the 5.56 MK18. This is the introductory discussion for this long-awaited...
Episode 188 - BOSS Silencers and Suppressed Hunting with Thermal (21-NOV-2023)
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.132 - BOSS Silencers Chairman (7.62) on the .308 bolt action. This is the technical discussion of this w...
Episode 187 - PTR VENT-2 on the MP5, and BOSS Silencers Chairman and Guillotine (15-NOV-2023)
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.131 – the PTR VENT 2 on the HK SP5 (MP5 analog) – technical discussion for this white paper that was ...
Episode 186 - Silencers Indoors, CAT WB on 5.56 MK18 and 14.5 Mid M4A1, and YouTube (08-NOV-2023)
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Gas momentum, flow rate, reflections, and hazards. Do all silencers sound the same? No. When you change environments, do all sil...
Episode 185 - Surefire SOCOM556-RC2 on 14.5 Mid and PTR VENT 2 on the MP5 (01-NOV-2023)
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.128 – the Surefire SOCOM556-RC2 on the 5.56 M4A1 Mid-Gas with both 3-Prong and WARCOMP! This is the te...
Episode 184 - LPM Torch, 14.5 Mid-Gas, Surefire SOCOM556-RC2, and CAT WB (25-OCT-2023)
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.126 – the Liberty Precision Machine Torch on the 5.56 MK18. With both solid and vented end caps! This...
Episode 183 - Resilient Suppressors Jessie's Girl and the LPM Torch MK18 Data (18-OCT-2023)
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.125 – the Resilient Suppressors Jessie’s Girl on .22 bolt-action. This is the technical discussion o...
Episode 182 - Resilient Suppressors Jessie's Girl, Suppressed Rimfire, and 14.5 AR15 (11-OCT-2023)
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. New Sound Signature Review? That’s right. SSS.6.125 – the Resilient Suppressors Jessie’s Girl on .22 bolt-action. The las...
Episode 181 - Listener Questions, PEW Science Suppression Rating, and Member Thank You (04-OCT-2023)
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Listener Questions are back! We continue answering the questions from the 5th solicitation. Are we going to finish it? That’s...
Episode 180 - Surefire SOCOM556-RC3, HUXWRX Ventum 762, PEW Science Member Research (26-SEP-2023)
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. What’s that? New silencers? There are always new models coming to market. What’s the latest? More Flow-Through technology f...
Episode 179 - PWS BDE 556 on the MK18, and HK Roller Delayed Blowback (20-SEP-2023)
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Latest public laboratory white paper – Sound Signature Review 6.123 – PWS BDE 556 on the 5.56x45mm MK18 SBR. Two configuratio...
Episode 178 - CAT ODB on Subsonic 300 BLK, and Shooting 5.56 at a Berm (13-SEP-2023)
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Latest public laboratory white paper – Sound Signature Review 6.122 – Combat Application Technologies CAT/ODB/A1/718 on subson...
Episode 177 - PWS BDE 762 on .308, 3D Printing, and Impulse (06-SEP-2023)
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Latest public laboratory white paper – Sound Signature Review 6.121 – Primary Weapons Systems PWS BDE 762 on .308! Short tech...
Episode 176 - CAT ODB on 5.56, PWS BDE 762 on .308, and more Quizzes! (30-AUG-2023)
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Latest public laboratory white paper – Sound Signature Review 6.120 – CAT/ODB/A1/718 on the 5.56x45mm MK18 SBR. Short tech br...
Episode 175 - Aero Precision Lahar-30L on 5.56, CAT ODB on 5.56, and a Quiz! (23-AUG-2023)
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Latest public laboratory white paper – Sound Signature Review 6.119 – Aero Precision Lahar-30L on the 5.56x45mm MK18 SBR. Sho...
Episode 174 - Muzzle Devices, Listener Questions, and More Data! (16-AUG-2023)
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Can you guess the muzzle devices in today’s photo? Whoever guesses correctly receives the satisfaction of a job well done. (00:...
Episode 173 - The Best AAC Ti-RANT 9 Data and Analysis in the World (09-AUG-2023)
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Intro (nighttime tomfoolery, CAT, PEW Science Comms @thejaysituation Instagram Channel, etc). (00:00:00)2. Advertisements – this...
Episode 172 - More Silencer Data and Combat Application Technologies (02-AUG-2023)
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Welcome back! What better way to kick off August than with a new Sound Signature Review! That’s right! Something a little bit d...
Episode 171 - Abel Company Theorem-L and Silencer Advancement (19-JUL-2023)
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.117 – Abel Company Theorem-L on .308 bolt action! This is the technical discussion of the article that...
Episode 170 - Listener Questions, More Data, and PEW Science Corporate Support (12-JUL-2023)
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Listener Questions are back again! More of your queries are addressed from the 5th Solicitation. We’re catching up! (00:11:13)...
Episode 169 - Listener Questions, HK MK23, USP, KAC, and SCAR with FLOW 762 (06-JUL-2023)
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Listener Questions are back! Let’s continue answering some from the 5th Solicitation. (00:10:15)2. The USP 45 Tactical is a MK...
Episode 168 - Aero Precision Lahar-30 on the 5.56 MK18 (28-JUN-2023)
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Signature Review 6.116 – the Aero Precision Lahar-30 on the 5.56 MK18 SBR! You already saw bolt action .308 data for the larger...
Episode 167 - Flow-Through Ti Silencer Flash, and the PEW Science Suppression Rating (21-JUN-2023)
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. New Sound Signature Review this week! Kick off your shoes, put your feet up, and enjoy the detailed characterization of a relativ...
Episode 166 - Flow-Through vs. Conventional Silencers - Member Research and Tools (14-JUN-2023)
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Member Research Supplement 6.115 – Flow-Through vs. Conventional silencer technology on bolt action rifles. Signature comparison...
Episode 165 - HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti - Part 2 - 5.56 MK18 SBR (07-JUN-2023)
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Signature Review 6.114 – the HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti on the 5.56 MK18 SBR! This is the technical discussion of the publication that ...
Episode 164 - HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti - Part 1 - .308 Bolt Action (01-JUN-2023)
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.113 – the HUXWRX FLOW 762 Ti on supersonic .308 bolt action! This is the technical discussion of the p...
Episode 163 - Aero Precision Lahar-30L, New Data, and Grassroots Support (24-MAY-2023)
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 162 - Maxim Defense DSX, the SURG, and Tuning an AR for Silencers (10-MAY-2023)
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 161 - Listener Questions, Testing, and PEW Science Worldwide (03-MAY-2023)
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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? S...
Episode 160 - Rugged Razor762, Subsonic 300 BLK, and Flow-Through (26-APR-2023)
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.108 – Rugged Razor762 with subsonic 300 BLK! This is the technical discussion of the article published ...
Episode 159 - Listener Questions, Testing, and Grassroots Research (19-APR-2023)
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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! (0...
Episode 158 - Sig Sauer SLH300TI, Q Cherry Bomb, SCAR, Backpressure, Alpha and Omega (12-APR-2023)
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 pu...
Episode 157 - FN SCAR, KNS diSCARder, CGS Hyperion, Back Pressure, and Omega Metric (05-APR-2023)
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. Compari...
Episode 156 - Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 and the Silencer Sound Standard Anniversary (29-MAR-2023)
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.106 – the Surefire SOCOM762-MINI2 on supersonic .308. This is the technical discussion of the article p...
Episode 155 - Flow-Through Silencers and Listener Questions (22-MAR-2023)
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. A note about so-called “flow-through” technology. When you increase flow rate significantly, what should you expect? Can the...
Episode 154 - Thunder Beast Dominus-SR on the MK18, 14.5 AR15, and Member Support (15-MAR-2023)
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Episode 153 - Which Silencer is Right for You? Also - Listener Questions! (08-MAR-2023)
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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!...
Episode 152 - KAC 5.56 QDC on the MK18 and 14.5 Midlength Progress! (01-MAR-2023)
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 151 - 14.5-inch AR-15 5.56 Test Host Selection, Testing, and Quality People (22-FEB-2023)
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 150 - The Quietest 5.56 Silencers and Listener Questions (15-FEB-2023)
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 149 - Otter Creek Labs Lithium and PEW Science Corporate Supporters (08-FEB-2023)
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 discussi...
Episode 148 - YouTube Firearms Policy, KNS DiSCARder, and Testing Updates (01-FEB-2023)
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 147 - CGS SCI-SIX Program Technical Discussion, KAC MK23, and Indoor Testing (25-JAN-2023)
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. (00:07:0...
Episode 146 - CGS SCI-SIX Program 5.56 Introduction and SHOT Discussion (19-JAN-2023)
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 145 - Dead Air Nomad-30 5.56 Technical Discussion and the KAC MK23 Experience (11-JAN-2023)
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Episode 144 - Q Full Nelson 300 BLK Technical Discussion and Happy New Year! (04-JAN-2023)
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 technica...
Episode 143 - Q Full Nelson with Subsonic 300 BLK, Listener Questions, and T.REX ARMS (11-DEC-2022)
11 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 publi...
Episode 142 - Brownells BRN-4, HK416, Technical Data, and Listener Questions (07-DEC-2022)
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Ah, the Brownells BRN-4. Accessible HK416? Possibly. Confusing specifications? Definitely. Check out the new PEW Science Smal...
Episode 141 - YHM Turbo T2 Technical Discussion, Listener Questions, and the HK416 (30-NOV-2022)
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Episode 140 - YHM Turbo T2 on 5.56 and Listener Questions (23-NOV-2022)
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Solicitat...
Episode 139 - HUXWRX CA$H 9K on 9mm Pistol and Submachinegun (16-NOV-2022)
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.96 – HUXWRX CA$H 9K on the HK P30L semiauto full-size 9mm pistol. Technical discussion. Interesting pe...
Episode 138 - Hunting with Silencers and Thermal - and More Data! (09-NOV-2022)
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Whitetail deer hunting – suppressed, and with thermal? The future is now, old man! (00:08:22)2. New Sound Signature Reviews thi...
Episode 137 - Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L and Polonium-K Technical Discussion (01-NOV-2022)
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.94 – the Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L with subsonic 300BLK. Technical discussion. (00:11:49)2. Sound S...
Episode 136 - Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L and Polonium-K, and Suppressed Pistols (26-OCT-2022)
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.94 – the Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L with subsonic 300BLK! Introductory discussion. (00:07:22)2. Soun...
Episode 135 - Dead Air Sandman-S 5.56 Data, Research, Russia, and Ukrainian Silencers (19-OCT-2022)
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.92 – the Dead Air Sandman-S on the 5.56 MK18 SBR! Technical discussion. (00:07:24)2. Member Research S...
Episode 134 - New Silencer Users, More Data, and Suppressed Hunting (12-OCT-2022)
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. General suppressed small arm loudness. Expectations for new silencer users. “What is a good first silencer” – asked often. ...
Episode 133 - Resilient Suppressors RS9, Predator Project, and FLOW556K, Mini2 Flash (05-OCT-2022)
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.90 and 6.91 – the Resilient Suppressors RS9 on the HK SP5 and SP5K-PDW 9mm submachineguns. A performan...
Episode 132 - Listener Questions and More Data (28-SEP-2022)
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Listener Questions – they’re back! Let’s see how far we get in the group from the 4th solicitation. (00:07:11)2. New Sound ...
Episode 131 - Diligent Defense Enticer Series with 300BLK, Thermal, and Night Vision (21-SEP-2022)
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Reviews 6.88 and 6.89 – the Diligent Defense Enticer Series. The Enticer L-Ti and Enticer S-Ti with subsonic 30...
Episode 130 - More Testing, and Helmet-Mounted Thermal to become the Predator (14-SEP-2022)
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. The Predator Project – LARPing as an alien from another world, here to hunt with technology eclipsing that of the inhabitants of...
Episode 129 - SCAR Update #8, Surefire SOCOM762-MIN2, and Resilient Suppressors RSP (07-SEP-2022)
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. PEW Science SCAR Project Update #8 – Using the Mototech SCARburator with the Surefire SOCOM762-RC (not RC2) and the SOCOM-MIN2. ...
Episode 128 - SCAR Update #7, the Omega Metric, and Thermal Technology (31-AUG-2022)
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. PEW Science SCAR Project Update #7 – Using the Mototech SCARburator to tune the weapon for suppressed use. Things to consider. ...
Episode 127 - 9mm Submachinegun Silencers: The GSL Phoenix and the MP5 (24-AUG-2022)
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Member Research Supplement 6.85 – Unsuppressed Subguns; the HK SP5 and SP5K-PDW as Silencer Test Hosts (Public Article) (00:08:...
Episode 126 - HUXWRX vs. Otter Creek vs. Surefire and Listener Questions (17-AUG-2022)
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Member Research Supplement 6.84 – Taming the MK18, Part 3 – HUXWRX vs. Otter Creek Labs vs. Surefire. Surprise! Real data and...
Episode 125 - HUXWRX FLOW 556K and SCAR Update #6 (10-AUG-2022)
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.83 – the HUXWRX FLOW 556k on the 5.56 MK18 AR15 SBR – technical discussion. Interesting performance!...
Episode 124 - Energetic Armament ARX and the HUXWRX FLOW 556K (03-AUG-2022)
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.82 - the Energetic Armament ARX on the 5.56 MK18 AR15 SBR – technical discussion. Controversial? Shou...
Episode 123 - Listener Questions, the Q FIX, FN SCAR, and Recoil (27-JUL-2022)
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Rifle recoil? Does it matter? It can. PEW Science SCAR Project micro-update #5. (00:10:30)2. New Sound Signature Review this week...
Episode 122 - Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L and more SCAR! (20-JUL-2022)
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.81 – the Otter Creek Labs Hydrogen-L on supersonic .308 bolt action; technical discussion. (00:04:19)2....
Episode 121 - PEW Science SCAR Project Update, Nightforce ATACR, and Testing (13-JUL-2022)
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. The PEW Science SCAR Project – Update #3. Optics, color-coordination, and initial unsuppressed testing of signature and kinemat...
Episode 120 - Liberty Precision Machine Anthem Series and PEW Science SCAR Project (06-JUL-2022)
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.79 - the Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S on .308 bolt action rifle! Technical Discussion. (00:08:24)2....
Episode 119 - Liberty Precision Machine Anthem Series and the FN SCAR 17S (29-JUN-2022)
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Two test reports for you folks today – early deliverables! Sound Signature Review 6.79 - the Liberty Precision Machine Anthem-S...
Episode 118 - Family and the KAC QDSS-NT4 on the 5.56 MK18 (22-JUN-2022)
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Special note for a listener – and his dad. Blake, what doesn’t kill you makes your stronger. (00:10:03)2. Sound Signature Revi...
Episode 117 - More Field Testing, Silencer Advancement, and Listener Questions (15-JUN-2022)
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. A lot of recent field testing – multiple test programs, multiple surprises, incredible time to be in the silencer game! (00:09:1...
Episode 116 - Rugged Razor556 on the MK18 and the AAC Ti-RANT 9M-HD (08-JUN-2022)
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.76 – Rugged Razor556 on the 5.56 MK18 AR15 SBR – technical discussion. (00:09:30)2. Member Research S...
Episode 115 - NRAAM, Dead Air Sierra-5, Surefire, and Listener Questions (01-JUN-2022)
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. NRAAM – short recap. Anything stand out in the silencer world? Dead Air Sierra-5 and new Surefire? (00:08:10)2. New Sound Signa...
Episode 114 - Otter Creek Labs Polonium and 5.56 Silencers (25-May-2022)
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.75 – Otter Creek Labs Polonium on the MK18 with 5.56! Technical discussion. (00:05:32)2. Are we experi...
Episode 113 - 5.56 MK18 Testing, KAC QDC, and More Data! (18-May-2022)
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 questio...
Episode 112 - Silencer Central Banish 30, the MP5 and MP5K, and KAC (11-May-2022)
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 111 - Field Gear, Listener Questions, and AR Build Junkie (04-May-2022)
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 – s...
Episode 110 - Surefire SOCOM762-RC2 on the MK18, Sporting Clays, and eForm 4 Famous (27-APR-2022)
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 109 - Research, Listener Questions, and 5.56 Testing (20-APR-2022)
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 108 - CGS Hyperion with 300 BLK Subsonic and MP5 9mm Testing (06-APR-2022)
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 107 - Listener Questions and Rugged Razor556 First Look (30-MAR-2022)
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Re...
Episode 106 - The Silencer Sound Standard Anniversary and the Banish 30 Gold (23-MAR-2022)
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 105 - ATF, Solvent Traps, Potatoes, and Listener Questions (16-MAR-2022)
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ba...
Episode 104 - ATF eForm 1 and the Diligent Defense Co. Enticer Series (09-MAR-2022)
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 103 - ATF eForm 1 Mass-Disapprovals and More Data (02-MAR-2022)
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 102 - Research and the CGS Helios QD on the MK18 5.56 SBR (23-FEB-2022)
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Notes about research motivations and observations – behavior; both technical and human. (00:07:26)2. Sound Signature Review 6.66...
Episode 101 - Member Research, Surefire, OSS, and Silencer Mounts (16-FEB-2022)
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 100 - Thank you, and the HUXWRX OSS HX-QD 556k on the MK18 (09-FEB-2022)
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 publica...
Episode 99 - The Surefire RC2 Series and Silencer Behavior (02-FEB-2022)
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s Topics:1. Field testing – always exciting. Always learning. Always improving! (00:10:15)2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Maybe. W...