Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.235 – Apparition Instruments 3CM in both the long and short configuration on the 6.75-in SIG SAUER 300 BLK MCX AR-18 consumer retail LVAW analog. Technical discussion of this new silencer from AI that is somewhat similar to the CAT RAT to accommodate last week’s report (00:06:57)a. Intro to the AI 3CM (00:09:59)b. AI 3CM general overview (00:11:19)c. AI 3CM silencer design and functional physics (00:15:22)d. AI 3CM Hazard Map in Silencer Hazard Map Brief 8.1.32 (00:23:13)e. Technical performance discussion – suppressing the MCX (00:31:516)f. Performance Comparisons and Overall thoughts (00:48:45)2. Sound Signature Review 6.236 – Front of Rifle Systems MK12 Mod FOR reflex silencer on the 14.5-in M4A1RIII. Once again, cloners rejoice! Or maybe not! Check out this modern adaptation of reflex suppression for the MK12 platform, doing things quite a bit differently than the famous OPS INC 12th model reflex silencer. How does it compare to the Otter Creek Labs OCM5 and OCM6? Intro discussion to today’s report (00:54:24)Sponsored by  Legion Athletics and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.234 – Rugged Obsidian 45 in both long and short configurations on the .45ACP 1911 full size combat handgun. How does its back pressure manifest? How does the long and short configuration performance differ? Does the Obsidian 45 hold up in 2026? Technical discussion of last week’s report. (00:07:34)a. Intro and some Rugged history (00:10:23)b. Rugged Obsidian 45 general overview (00:18:43)c. Rugged Obsidian 45 silencer design and functional physics (00:29:05)d. Two Hazard Maps in Silencer Hazard Map Brief 8.1.31 (00:42:05)e. Technical performance discussion – suppressing a pistol (00:45:56)f. Performance Comparisons and Overall thoughts (01:01:05)2. Sound Signature Review 6.235 – Apparition Instruments 3CM in both the long and short configuration on the 6.75-in SIG SAUER 300 BLK MCX AR-18 consumer retail LVAW analog.  This is the first report evaluating AI silencers; how does this similar modular system to the CAT RAT perform? Introductory discussion for the report published today. (01:04:49)Sponsored by  Legion Athletics and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.234 – Rugged Obsidian 45 in both long and short configurations on the .45ACP 1911 full size combat handgun. We first evaluated the Obsidian 45 on 9mm pistol back in 2020 in Report 6.7. Now it’s back – can it compete with the legacy AAC Ti-RANT 45? How does it compare with the KAC and B&T silencers? Does back pressure still matter? All of these questions are answered in today’s report. This is an introductory discussion. (00:09:39)2. Do you still need a Form 4 for personal silencer transfer? Or just a 4473? Great question. Let’s talk about this historic situation we haven’t had to think much about since 1934. (00:43:51)Sponsored by  Legion Athletics and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.233 – Otter Creek Labs Infinity 556K on the MK18 with three different end caps. Bonus silencer tone study for PEW Science Members. How does the OCL Infinity technology behave when it has a more dedicated bore for the 5.56 cartridge? Any improvements over the larger 30 caliber Infinity? Technical discussion with an advanced analysis of “tone” physics that are always included in the Suppression Rating. (00:09:44)a. Intro and recap of this monster project (00:16:09)b. Infinity 556K general overview (00:17:35)c. Infinity 556K silencer design and functional physics (00:27:04)d. Three Hazard Maps in Silencer Hazard Map Brief 8.1.30 (00:38:18)e. High level performance discussion and “tone” – why does it matter? (00:45:06)f. Performance Comparisons and Overall thoughts (01:04:40)2. Wright Armory i-DOT on the USP 45 Tactical. Worth it? Initial thoughts on daily carry with this interesting option to modernize your beloved HK USP. (01:11:50)Sponsored by  Legion Athletics and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.232 – T&K Vorix 30 Ti on .308 and 300 BLK bolt-action rifles. Multi-cartridge testing for this lightweight and compact bolt-action rifle silencer, to fully characterize its behavior. Technical discussion of last week’s report (00:07:22)a. Intro and recap – hunting silencer? (00:08:52)b. Vorix 30 Ti general overview (00:11:55)c. Vorix 30 Ti silencer design and functional physics (00:16:18)d. Hazard Map Brief 8.1.29 (00:24:07)e. Vorix 30 Ti silencer performance with .308 and 300 BLK (00:33:18)f. Performance Comparisons and Overall thoughts (01:01:54)2. Sound Signature Review 6.233 – Otter Creek Labs Infinity 556K on the MK18 with three different end caps. Bonus silencer tone study for PEW Science Members. How does the OCL Infinity technology behave when it has a more dedicated bore for the 5.56 cartridge? Any improvements over the larger 30 caliber Infinity? Introductory discussion for today’s big report on this variable back pressure hard use silencer with an advanced analysis of “tone” physics that are always included in the Suppression Rating. (01:08:13)Sponsored by  Legion Athletics and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.231 – LayerX Strake 9 MP5 testing. It’s been about 3 months since you’ve seen the MP5! Welcome back, subgun friends. This is the relatively light and compact Strake 9. Hybrid designs and low back pressure – what happens when the silencer is small? Can this beat the HUXWRX Cash 9 at its own game? Technical deep dive for the report published last week. (00:10:12)a. Intro and recap – what is this silencer for? (00:11:59)b. Strake 9 general overview (00:14:50)c. Strake 9 silencer design and functional physics (00:17:49)d. Hazard Map Brief 8.1.28 (00:24:39)e. Strake 9 silencer performance (00:30:58)f. Performance Comparisons and Overall thoughts (00:40:46)2. Sound Signature Review 6.232 – T&K Vorix 30 Ti on .308 and 300 BLK bolt-action rifles. Multi-cartridge testing for this lightweight and compact bolt-action rifle silencer, to fully characterize its behavior. A little under 1.5-in diameter, and less than 8 inches long… yet bringing the performance? Pleasant surprises seem to becoming more commonplace in today’s silencer market, which is great! Let’s take a look at these interesting physics in this introduction to the report published today. (00:46:16)Sponsored by  Legion Athletics and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.231 – LayerX Strake 9 MP5 testing. It’s been about 3 months since you’ve seen the MP5! Welcome back, subgun friends. Today we introduce the relatively light and compact Strake 9. More companies entering the 3D-printed space. Hybrid designs and low back pressure – what happens when the silencer is small? Can this beat the HUXWRX Cash 9 at its own game? Introduction to the report published today. (00:08:40)2. Listener Questions are back! Let’s dive back into Solicitation 8, answer your queries, and learn more about silencers! You can always find the other episodes with Listener Questions over the years by clicking on this metadata tag. It will pull up all the Listener Questions episodes on our website! (00:23:11)Sponsored by  Legion Athletics and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!

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 discussion to accompany last week’s report. (00:08:58)a. Intro and recap – what’s the point of this system? (00:11:14)b. MFMD + SDX overview – size, weight, oh my! (00:18:58)c. MFMD + SDX silencer design – what in tarnation? (00:41:42)d. Hazard Map Brief 8.1.27 (00:51:43)e. System performance - Blast? Sound? Recoil? Flash? Barrel heat? (00:59:54)f. Overall thoughts (01:19:37)Sponsored by Legion Athletics and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!

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. (00:08:15)a. Intro and recap (00:09:54)b. Tuna Cans overview (00:15:11)c. Tuna Cans silencer design (00:23:33)d. Hazard Map Brief 8.1.26 (00:31:31)e. System performance (00:35:29)f. Overall thoughts (00:55:44)2. 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? Introductory discussion for this very high performance system. (00:58:17)Sponsored by  Legion Athletics and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!

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 (00:17:10)c. Predator 6.5 silencer design (00:24:56)d. Hazard Map Brief 8.1.25 (00:31:54)e. System performance (00:42:13)f. Overall thoughts (01:06:43)2. 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? Intro to today’s multi-silencer case study report. (01:08:11)Sponsored by  Legion Athletics and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!