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02:09:16

Episode 294 - KAC vs. B&T HK MK23 and USP45 Silencer...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/02/25

Today’s Topic:1. Sound Signature Review 6.214 – Suppressed .45 ACP Historical Case Study: HK MK23 and USP45 Silencers - KAC vs. B&T. Many of us have waited decades for this data and analysis. This PEW Science internal research program consists of six tests, suppressed and unsuppressed. The U.S. SOCOM MK23 Offensive Handgun (OHG) program high fidelity test report technical discussion. (00:07:16)a. Intro and recap (00:09:20)b. KAC MOD.MK23/USP and B&T Impulse-IIA SD Mk23 physical overview

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01:24:51

Episode 293 - HK MK23 and USP45 Suppression: KAC vs....

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2026/02/18

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.213 – Otter Creek Labs OCM5 and OCM6 reflex silencers on the 14.5-in M4A1RIII. This is the technical discussion to accompany last week’s report showcasing these exterior-clones of the classic OPS INC 12th model.a. Intro and recap (00:08:49)b. OCM5 and OCM6 physical overview (00:12:46)c. OCM5 and OCM6 silencer design (00:18:22)d. Hazard Map Brief 8.1.10 (00:29:12)e. OCM family system performance (00:33:05)f. Overall thoughts (00:52:25)2. Sound Signature

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01:17:00

Episode 292 - Otter Creek Labs OCM5 and OCM6 Testing...

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2026/02/04

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.212 – Precision Armament TiTrex 300 on 20-in .308 bolt-action. Bolt action research is important, not only for user utility, but for the lessons learned in combustion propagation from the controlled host. This is the technical discussion to accompany last week’s report showcasing this efficient silencer.a. Intro and recap (00:06:54)b. TiTrex 300 physical overview (00:12:25)c. TiTrex 300 silencer design (00:18:21)d. Hazard Map Brief 8.1.9

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01:08:44

Episode 291 - Precision Armament TiTrex 300 Intro and...

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2026/01/28

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.211 – Dillon DRC308 on the 14.5-in SR-25. Kicking off the SR-25 research progression, the larger brother of the previously evaluated DRC556 is put through its paces on this challenging host. This is the technical discussion to accompany the report published two weeks ago before SHOT show.a. Intro and recap (00:06:03)b. DRC308 physical overview (00:07:57)c. DRC silencer design (00:12:06)d. Hazard Map Brief 8.1.8 (00:17:26)e. System performance

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01:26:54

Episode 290 - Dillon DRC308 Testing on the 7.62 NATO...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/01/14

Today’s Topics:1. Public Research Supplement 6.210 – the 14.5-in 7.62 NATO KAC SR-25 Combat Carbine (CC) as a silencer test host. Semiautomatic 7.62 NATO testing is here. As typical, let’s look at the combustion propagation characteristics of the new host and see what the silencers will have to deal with as they tackle this new suppression challenge! (00:09:07)2. Sound Signature Review 6.211 – Dillon DRC308 on the 14.5-in SR-25. Kicking off the SR-25 research progression, the larger brother of

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01:27:24

Episode 289 - Stealth Additive Works Tisha 5.56...

The Jay Situation ·

2026/01/07

Today’s Topic:1. Sound Signature Review 6.209 – Stealth Additive Works Tisha on the 10.3-in 5.56 MK18. What happens when high level engineering combines all the hybrid design principles we’ve been discussing on this podcast for years into a compact silencer design, and additive manufacturing makes it possible to produce? You get things like this. This is the technical discussion to accompany the report published 22-DEC-2025. (00:09:50)a. Intro and recap (00:10:53)b. Tisha physical overview

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01:12:08

Episode 288 - Stealth Additive Works Tisha 5.56...

The Jay Situation ·

2025/12/22

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.209 – Stealth Additive Works Tisha on the 10.3-in 5.56 MK18. What happens when high level engineering combines all the hybrid design principles we’ve been discussing on this podcast for years into a compact silencer design, and additive manufacturing makes it possible to produce? You get things like this. The incredible joy it brings us to show you things like this are possible is the best Christmas gift we could ask for. Let’s introduce today’s

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01:18:53

Episode 287 - Sig MCX LVAW Lessons Learned and...

The Jay Situation ·

2025/12/17

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.208 – SilencerCo Sparrow on the subcompact Beretta 21A Bobcat. Historically significant silencer, by popular demand. Long overdue. The Sparrow was SilencerCo’s first product and has enjoyed significant proliferation. Let’s dive into this FRP-famous silencer, technically. This accompanies last week’s report and Silencer Hazard Map Brief 8.1.6.a. Introduction (00:07:35)b. Sparrow Design (00:13:14)c. Sparrow performance (00:21:08)d. Spatial hazards

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00:28:05

Episode 286 - PEW Science SilencerCo Sparrow Rimfire...

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2025/12/10

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.208 – SilencerCo Sparrow on the subcompact Beretta 21A Bobcat. Historically significant silencer, by popular demand. Long overdue. The Sparrow was SilencerCo’s first product and has enjoyed significant proliferation. Most folks know about its first-round-pop (FRP) on short barrels. Do you? Check it out in this introduction to today’s report! (00:07:13)2. Silencer Hazard Map Brief 8.1.6 – SilencerCo Sparrow on the Beretta 21A Bobcat. This brief

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01:00:36

Episode 285 - 5.56 Silencer Backpressure Hazards and...

The Jay Situation ·

2025/12/03

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.206 – Battle Born Supply Co. Whiskey Quebec 5.56 on the 14.5-in mid-length gas M4. The Purged version was evaluated in Report 6.207. This is the technical discussion accompanying those two analytical test reports, exploring the performance efficacy of Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS) baffle structures.a. Intro and recap (00:06:56)b. Basic TPMS geometry and applications to silencers, pros and cons (00:17:20)c. Overall technical observations

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00:41:08

Episode 284 - Battle Born Supply Co. Whiskey Quebec...

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2025/11/26

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.206 – Battle Born Supply Co. Whiskey Quebec 5.56 on the 14.5-in mid-length gas M4. Inconel. 3D printed. Are there folks out here using 3D printing for things that are simply not machinable by traditional methods? Yes. This family of silencers is one of them. Let’s explore the performance of Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS) baffle structures in the intro to this report published with today’s episode. (00:08:06)2. Sound Signature Review 6.207 – Battle

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01:02:43

Episode 283 - CAT BEN Tech Discussion and...

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2025/11/19

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.205 – Combat Application Technologies CAT BEN micro silencer on the subcompact Beretta 21A. Rimfire is back. Compact? Yes. Everyone wants to put small silencers on subcompact hosts. Sometimes that can be pretty loud. Does the BEN offer relief? Technical discussion for this report and PEW-SOFT HD Hazard Map published last week.a. Introduction (00:06:42)b. Silencer Hazard Map Brief 8.1.2 (00:14:36)c. Technical performance (00:19:10)d. Final thoughts

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01:02:02

Episode 282 - CAT BEN Rimfire Intro, Hazard Map, and...

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2025/11/12

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.204 – Otter Creek Labs Infinity on 16.3-in and 12.6-in AK systems. The Infinity it one of the most characterized silencers by the PEW Science Laboratory. With the addition of these two tests, it brings the total amount of Infinity record numbers in the Rankings to 11. In this test program, the vented 7.62 end cap was used, exclusively. Technical discussion of this report that was published 22-OCT.a. Intro and broad performance overview (00:07:43)b. 16.3-in

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01:15:00

Episode 281 - PEW Science Blast Hazard Prediction...

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2025/10/29

Today’s Topics:1. Today we are launching Section 8 of the Silencer Sound Standard: SSS.8 – Advanced Silencer Research. Outside of public view, PEW Science performs a significant amount of testing and engineering analysis on a variety of systems; most of which is never published. Not everything has to remain behind closed doors. Section 8 of the Standard presents further research advancements that are cleared for public release. (00:04:02)2. The first section in Section 8 is live today with this

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00:37:27

Episode 280 - Otter Creek Labs Infinity AK Testing...

The Jay Situation ·

2025/10/22

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.204 – Otter Creek Labs Infinity on 16.3-in and 12.6-in AK systems. The Infinity it one of the most characterized silencers by the PEW Science Laboratory. With the addition of these two tests, it brings the total amount of Infinity record numbers in the Rankings to 11. In this test program, the vented 7.62 end cap was used, exclusively. Could AK suppression be the Infinity sweet spot? This is an introduction to the white paper published today. (00:08:37)2

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01:31:38

Episode 279 - CAT CACM 556 Testing Technical...

The Jay Situation ·

2025/10/15

Today’s Topic:1. Sound Signature Review 6.203 – Combat Application Technologies CAT CACM 556 on the standard 10.3-in untuned MK18. This is a system-optimized silencer, but PEW Science recommended a standard host platform be used for public evaluation. How does this latest SURGE BYPASS model perform in a 6-inch envelope? Technical discussion for last week’s report. a. Intro (00:07:39)b. Physical overview (00:19:39)c. Silencer Design (00:32:21)d. System Performance (00:47:58)Sponsored by - Silencer

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01:19:56

Episode 278 - CAT CACM 556 Testing and Zastava ZVUK...

The Jay Situation ·

2025/10/08

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.202 – Zastava ZVUK on a 16.3-in Yugoslavian AK-pattern system. Another U.S. tribute to the venerable Soviet PBS silencer! You saw the Wolverine performance last time. How does an even more modern PBS homage perform? Does this particular implementation of PIP bring the performance? Technical discussion for last week’s report. (00:09:12)2. Sound Signature Review 6.203 – Combat Application Technologies CAT CACM 556 on the standard 10.3-in untuned MK18.

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00:39:05

Episode 277 - Zastava ZVUK 7.62x39 PEW Science...

The Jay Situation ·

2025/10/01

Today’s Topic:1. Sound Signature Review 6.202 – Zastava ZVUK on a 16.3-in Yugoslavian AK-pattern system. Another U.S. tribute to the venerable Soviet PBS silencer! You saw the Wolverine performance last time. How does an even more modern PBS homage perform? Does this particular implementation of PIP bring the performance? Introduction to today’s whitepaper.a. Intro and aesthetics (00:05:30)b. Technology and performance first look (00:11:41)c. Initial thoughts about the competition and how the AK

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01:23:05

Episode 276 - Dead Air Wolverine AK Testing:...

The Jay Situation ·

2025/09/24

Today’s Topics:1. Public Research Supplement 6.200 – Unsuppressed 7.62x39mm AK-Pattern Rifles as Silencer Test Hosts. Zastava ZPAPM70 (16.3-in barrel), Arsenal SAM7R (16.3-in barrel), and Arsenal SAM7C (12.6-in barrel). Technical discussion of this new host platform. (00:06:54)2. Sound Signature Review 6.201 – Dead Air Wolverine on every AK. How does this U.S. tribute to the venerable Soviet PBS silencer system perform? How does AK action noise manifest? How much does it matter? Can the Wolverine

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00:56:38

Episode 275 - Dead Air Wolverine AK Testing, Wolfpack...

The Jay Situation ·

2025/09/17

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.199 – Wolfpack Armory Disruptor 556 on the 14.5-in M4. There are a lot of new silencers and new silencer companies entering the space, and we say – the more the merrier. How does this conventionally designed offering stack up in the performance pedigree? This is the combined intro and technical discussion for the report published on 06-SEP. (00:08:23)2. Public Research Supplement 6.200 – Unsuppressed 7.62x39mm AK-Pattern Rifles as Silencer Test Hosts.

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