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Episode 325 - Liberty Precision Machine Torch 762...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/10/07

Today’s Topic:1. Sound Signature Review 6.239 – Liberty Precision Machine Torch 762 on the 10.3-in 5.56 MK18. It’s been a while since we’ve evaluated a .30 caliber silencer on 5.56. Is that because over-bore suppression is hard? Maybe. But maybe not if you’re the Torch 762. Let’s take a look at this highly optimized advanced hybrid design in this introduction to today’s report. (00:07:05)a. Intro and why, historically, .30 caliber silencers on 5.56? (00:09:30)b. When did it get better, if

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Episode 324 - PTR VENT 1 300 BLK Testing Technical...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/10/01

Today’s Topic:1. Sound Signature Review 6.238 – PTR VENT 1 on 8-in 300 BLK bolt-action. Welcome back, VENT 1 and PIP. It’s been a minute. What happens when this high performance 30 caliber silencer gets significantly lower pressure input than it did in the 2024 .308 report? Technical discussion of this high-performance silencer (00:05:55)a. Re(intro) to the VENT 1 and PIP tech (00:07:41)b. VENT 1 general overview (00:12:29)c. VENT 1 silencer design and functional physics (00:18:11)d. VENT 1

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Episode 323 - PTR VENT 1 300 BLK Testing and...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/09/23

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.237 – Blackbird Suppressors F556 on the 10.3-in MK18. HUB compatible 6mm silencer optimized for 5.56, 5.4 inches long without a mount, advanced hybrid design… how does this debut silencer from a new company in the space fit in with the playing field? Very strong performance, with some nuance to learn about. Technical discussion. (00:06:47)a. Intro to the F556 (00:09:59)b. F556 general overview (00:11:19)c. F556 silencer design and functional

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Episode 322 - Blackbird Suppressors F556 MK18 Testing...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/09/16

Today’s Topic:1. Sound Signature Review 6.237 – Blackbird Suppressors F556 on the 10.3-in MK18. HUB compatible 6mm silencer optimized for 5.56, 5.4 inches long without a mount, advanced hybrid design… how does this debut silencer from a new company in the space fit in with the playing field? Very strong performance and a testament to some design principles that continue to show efficacy. This silencer is available in both titanium and Haynes. Introductory discussion to today’s report

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Episode 321 - FOR Systems MK12 Mod FOR M4 Reflex 5.56...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/09/10

Today’s Topic:1. 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? Technical discussion (00:08:23)a. Intro and why test on the 14.5-in M4 instead of the 18-in MK12

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Episode 320 - FOR Systems MK12 Mod FOR M4 Reflex 5.56...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/09/02

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

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Episode 319 - Apparition Instruments AI 3CM 300 BLK...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/08/26

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

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Episode 318 - Rugged Obsidian 45 1911 .45ACP Silencer...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/08/20

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

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Episode 317 - Otter Creek Labs Infinity 556K...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/08/04

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

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Episode 316 - Otter Creek Labs Infinity 556K Testing,...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/07/29

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

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Episode 315 - T&K Vorix 30 Ti .308 and 300 BLK...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/07/22

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

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Episode 314 - LayerX Strake 9 MP5 Testing and...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/07/16

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

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Episode 313 - Strategic Sciences MFMD + SDX .308...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/07/08

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

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Episode 312 - Strategic Sciences MFMD + SDX .308...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/06/30

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

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Episode 311 - Tuna Cans 5.56 XL and WRMFZY 5.56...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/06/24

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

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Episode 310 - 6.5 PRC Silencer Testing: FOR Systems...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/06/17

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-RANT 45 overview (00:14:35)c. Ti-RANT 45 silencer design (00:32:43)d. Hazard Map Brief 8.1.24

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Episode 309 - AAC Ti-RANT 45 1911 .45 ACP Silencer...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/06/10

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 day? Stay tuned as PEW Science shows you just how good you had it back then. Let’s push the

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Episode 308 - Rampart Range Carson 556 Testing...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/06/03

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 discussion of last week’s report. (00:07:05)a. Intro and recap (00:07:53)b. Carson 556 overview

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Episode 307 - Rampart Range Carson 556 Testing and...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/05/28

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? Technical discussion of the two tests – Xeno and direct-thread. (00:06:32)a. Intro and recap

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Episode 306 - Dead Air Lazarus 6 Testing and Listener...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/05/20

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? Introduction to today’s report containing two tests – Xeno and direct-thread. (00:07:25)2. Listener

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