The Jay Situation

Today’s Topics:1. New review released… early! Sound Signature Review 6.46 – The Surefire SOCOM762-RC2 on Subsonic 300 BLK! We’re closing knowledge gaps. It’s getting very interesting. (00:08:08)2. Listener questions – let’s get back into these. We’ve had a break. Time to dive back into your queries! (00:21:41)3. Some simple gear for field work down south. Always needed? No, but sometimes, yes. (01:14:55)4. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members, and clients! Grassroots support is building, but so is professional clientele; true industry advancement is on the right track. (01:22:39)

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.45 – The OSS HX-QD 762 on Subsonic 300 BLK! Groundbreaking research. Ridiculous, actually. (00:09:58)2. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members – grassroots support continues. Continued sightings of the Suppression Rating in the wild. (01:18:47)

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.44 – The Dead Air Nomad-Ti on Supersonic .308! Boy howdy. (00:07:34)2. Poverty Pony post-sample is all grown up. And, therefore, so is the MK18 Mod A. (01:02:15)3. Larger bore calibers; .338 Lapua Magnum. Who even shoots this? Apparently, a lot of you. (01:20:07)4. New Sound Signature Review coming this week! Technical analysis and conclusions that may blow your mind. (01:26:32)5. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members – grassroots support is how we succeed. (01:30:58)

Today’s Topics:1. The PEW Science Army. It does exist, which is interesting. Also… Powerful Garand Thumb. Also… new Sound Signature Review this week! (00:09:56)2. What do you actually need on your 5.56 SBR? No idea. But short silencers could be cool. (00:26:53)3. Listener Questions – Let us continue our journey. Together. (00:50:15)4. Welcome to new members of PEW Science – your support means the world! (01:35:43)

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.43 – The Dead Air Nomad-30 (1st Gen) on supersonic .308! (00:10:36)2. What to expect from gross designs going forward? And… what not to expect? (00:48:01)3. Listener Questions – I answer some more for you. I love doing this! (00:58:40)4. Welcome to new manufacturer members of PEW Science – shout-out to KGM! Also, huge thanks to consumers and dealers! (01:19:34)

Today’s Topics:1. Shot the Surefire SOCOM556-RC2; first impressions on the 11.5 mid OBC (unicorn host). (00:12:31)2. New Sound Signature Review coming this week – a big one. Are you ready? (00:34:18)3. Listener Questions – I answer more of your queries from Round 2! You smart cookies, you. (00:36:41)4. Dealers spotted in the wild using PEW Science data in their shops. The Suppression Rating might be at a gun counter near you. Member dealers leading the way- thanks for spreading the word, and for your support! (01:14:44)

Today’s Topics:1. PEW Science field trip – Utah; land of the silencers? I mean, kind of, I guess. (00:11:59)2. Back pressure – does it matter to you? Maybe. Maybe not. (00:27:57)3. Listener Questions – I answer more from Round 2! (00:36:54)4. Thank you to all the dealers, manufacturers, and consumer members of PEW Science! Your support makes this happen. Dealer feedback is awesome. (01:27:24)

Today’s Topics:1. After-action reports: investigating anecdotal loudness experiences. OSS mystery solved! (00:13:19)2. New Member’s Research Supplement Coming this week; highlighting some current parameters. (00:55:05)3. Round 2 of listener questions! I hit the last of the first group and move into the questions from this new solicitation. (00:58:24)4. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:33:49)

Today’s Topics:1. Let’s get into the guts of Public Research Supplement 6.40 – The PEW Science Back Pressure Metric, Omega! (00:15:34)2. Sound Signature Review 6.41 – the OSS HX-QD 762 on supersonic .308! How CRAZY was this data, guys?! (01:28:47)3. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (02:10:27)

Today’s Topics:1. New Public Research Supplement coming this week! (00:12:33)2. New Sound Signature Review this week – oh, you have been waiting. It’s coming. (00:22:13)3. Listener questions are back! I continue answering (yes, continue) more of your inquiries! (00:23:58)4. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:21:42)

Today’s Topics:1. Just went shooting, and man, I actually had a dream about it the other night. (00:13:17)2. Sound Signature Review 6.39 – the Sig Sauer SRD762Ti-QD with subsonic 300 BLK on the Q mini Fix! (00:54:24)3. Analysis update – back pressure metric major progress; update coming soon, along with a new review to showcase it for you. (01:20:58)4. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:28:22)

Today’s Topics:1. Thank you for your patience. New Sound Signature Review coming this week. (00:09:34)2. Listener questions – continuation of the ton from the last three episodes! Let’s get started with the fourth group. (00:11:04)3. Analysis update – crunched a lot of numbers – some cool stuff coming. (01:20:10)4. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:22:46)

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.38 – The Energetic Armament VOX S with a wipe, on subsonic 300 BLK! (00:15:05)2. Listener questions – continuation of the ton from the last two episodes! I take a stab at answering a limited amount from the third group. (01:04:56)3. One year of the Silencer Sound Standard. Industry acceptance, the journey, and beyond. (01:30:36)4. Recent test data is extremely interesting. Some hints? Maybe. (01:35:35)5. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:55:04)

Today’s Topics:1. Just completed a test program, and boy howdy, was good data generated. New Sound Signature Review this week, hopefully! (00:10:09)2. Listener questions – continuation of the ton from last time! I take a stab at answering the second group. (00:14:38)3. New sponsor support for this podcast – Silencer Shop. For real. (01:24:06)4. Welcome to all the new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:27:20)

Today’s Topics:1. Upcoming testing; and a new Sound Signature Review this week? Maybe. (00:06:34)2. Listener questions – I got a ton and I take a stab at answering the first group! (00:09:25)3. New manufacturer support for PEW Science – it’s an honor. (01:16:34)4. Welcome to all the new consumer PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:25:04)

Today’s Topics:1. Some major thanks to PEW Science supporters – The Firearm Blog, industry veterans, and consumers. (00:09:12)2. Sound Signature Review 6.37 – The CGS Hyperion on 6.5 CM; results discussion. (00:29:02)3. Upcoming testing – weather sucks! But it will happen. (01:08:48)4. Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:10:59)

Today’s Topics:1. The Sig P210; a unicorn with its horn. Threading complete. The prophecy has been fulfilled. (00:06:50)2. New Sound Signature Review this week! (00:30:21)3. Manufacturer claims coming out of the wood work; The Mute, the Canooter Valve, etc. (00:33:10)4. The AAC Illusion 9 – initial observations. (01:10:40)5. Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:17:24)

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.36 – Griffin Armament Explorr EX3. (00:08:13)2. Back Pressure Metric research update – Rev.2 methodology! Rugged rifle silencer case study too. (00:43:39)3. Sound Signature – is it subjective? Probably not really. (01:03:28)4. The AAC Illusion 9 – this thing is wild. If only the Sig P210 barrel would arrive. (01:07:21)5. Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:08:49)

Today’s Topics:1. Sig P210 – almost ready. Which silencer for this gun? Wait for the Erector 9? Maybe not. (00:10:23)2. Centerfire pistol silencer sound signature; actual use and meeting the need. (00:36:15)3. New Sound Signature Review this week! And a Back Pressure metric update – Revision 2 release. Improving our methodology! (00:46:08)4. Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:11:30)

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.34 – Richmond Tactical RT30Ti on supersonic .308. (00:05:13)2. Sound Signature Review 6.35 – the RT30Ti on subsonic 300BLK with the mini FIX. (00:31:03)3. Mk18 5.56 test host upper procured – decision points for PEW Science, and you! (00:41:25)4. Silencer test sample procurement updates. (01:02:53)5. Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:07:24)

Today’s Topics:1. I’m getting the QD itch. What’s the coolest secondary retention rifle silencer mount? (00:06:04)2. New Sound Signature Review(s) coming this week? Why yes, there are. (00:36:04)3. MK18 5.56 test host procurement – obtaining one soon. For you! (00:41:41)4. More silencer mount backpressure discussions. Getting more user feedback. (01:03:04)5. Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:16:22)

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.32 – the YHM Resonator K on supersonic .308! (00:09:48)2. Member Research Supplement 6.33 – Hunting Silencer First Round Pop. (00:24:11)3. Internet and social media backpressure wars – don’t be a casualty. (00:35:27)4. Silencer mounts – can they influence backpressure? (00:57:27)5. Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! (01:24:43)

Today’s Topics:1. Obscure centerfire pistol hosts – the Sig P210? What other classic pistols can we desecrate? Put a Q Erector 9 on it? Let’s do it. (00:06:45)2. Will a silencer sound different to you if you have pre-existing hearing damage? Possibly. (00:56:15)3. New member Research Supplement this week! (01:00:16)4. New Sound Signature Review this week! (01:03:16)5. Welcome to new PEW Science members and thanks for your support! Some silencer test sample procurement news, too. (01:06:18)

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.31 – the SilencerCo Harvester on supersonic .308. (00:08:50)2. First Round Pop – the killer of subsonic 300 BLK silencer performance. (00:45:06)3. Hunting silencers – what’s important to you? (00:52:58)4. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! And, future testing. (01:09:10)

Today’s Topics:1. Silencer Sound Standard Section 7 – PEW Science Rankings! (00:11:57)2. Sound Signature Review 6.30 – the YHM Resonator K on the mini FIX with subsonic 300 BLK. (00:25:12)3. Whitetail deer hunting with the CGS Hyperion K on a 16” .308 bolt action – field experience. (01:03:04)4. New Sound Signature Review this week! New in-depth analysis, too? (01:33:09)5. PEW Science industry happenings / updates. (01:35:42)6. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:37:38)

Today’s Topics:1. Hunting silencer update; anecdotal experience with prototype titanium CGS stuff. (00:09:13)2. The 11.5 mid-length upper returns! This time suppressed in full auto. (00:45:49)3. Should you buy a machine gun? Several have asked. Let’s revisit this. (01:03:48)4. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:13:23)

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.29 – The Q Half Nelson with subsonic 300 BLK! (00:05:45)2. My Radiant is too loud for my 16” .308 FIX. So what am I going to use to hunt this weekend? (00:35:12)3. Some goodies coming soon from CGS to PEW. Christmas time! (00:46:28)4. Subsonic .30 silencers are cool. Supersonic is cool. Why not both? (01:05:11)5. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:15:13)

Today’s Topics:1. Where do we go from here? Continuation from previous episode. (00:08:36)2. Hunting whitetail from a ground blind with a silencer? Suppression Rating case study? (00:18:37)3. The back-pressure hypothesis – continued research and some cautions. (01:12:32)4. New Sound Signature Review this week! (01:29:08)5. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:30:27)

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.26 - The Surefire SOCOM762-RC2 (wow, crazy silencer!) (00:06:30)2. Sound Signature Review 6.27 – The CGS Hyperion (what in the f…..?) (01:03:20)3. Sound Signature Review 6.28 – The CGS Hyperion K (are you kidding me?) (01:34:54)4. Where do we go from here? (02:10:30)5. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (02:11:30)

Today’s Topics:1. Data processing from the latest test series – supersonic and subsonic observations. (00:06:55)2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Next week too? And Historical Books? Oh my! (00:22:43)3. How important is your silencer mount? Direct thread forever? (00:41:03)4. Welcome to new PEW Science members and Manufacturer Clients. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:10:30)

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.25 – The Energetic Armament VOX S with subsonic 300 BLK. (04:36)2. The Sig P226 – the old standby; one of the best silencer hosts of all time. (31:08)3. Welcome to new PEW Science members and Manufacturer Clients. Thank you for your support, as always! (49:17)

Today’s Topics:1. Just completed a really large test series – multiple test programs in one weekend. Ridiculous. (00:06:24)2. New Sound Signature Review this week? Maybe. (00:37:22)3. Some Silencer Industry forecasts. (00:50:35)4. What am I excited about, in the silencer world? (01:10:11)5. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:16:25)

Today’s Topics:1. The latest Sound Signature Review 6.24 – The Thunder Beast ULTRA 9. (03:23)2. Compact Pistol Silencers – are they loud? How loud? (39:26)3. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (46:40)

Today’s Topics:1. Quick update on the recent ATF tomfoolery, re: pistol braces. (00:04:50)2. New Sound Signature Review coming this week. Buckle up, buckaroos. (00:46:22)3. The 11.5” AR15 and M16 with mid-length gas. Again. (01:01:19)4. Some cool upcoming testing – will probably be public in the coming months. (01:48:07)5. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always! (01:53:56)

Today’s Topics:1. Let’s talk about supporting the NFA community – the recent ATF field division decision.2. Sound Signature Review 6.23 – the Dead Air Sandman-L.3. The 11.5” AR15 and M16 with mid-length gas. Unicorn? Maybe.4. Back pressure. Do we actually care? Or do only some people need to care?5. Upcoming testing – public and private. Business updates for you.6. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always!

Today’s Topics:1. I get this question a lot – Dead Air Sandman-S or Rugged Razor?2. Just finished some testing – some more observations for you.3. New Sound Signature Review coming this week!4. Have you folks had time to actually practice with your weapons?5. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support, as always!

Today’s Topics:1. Recent Data Analysis – some initial thoughts.2. Sound Signature Review 6.22 – the Rugged Surge!3. Apparatus improvements coming along – more testing this week. Unsuppressed stuff too?4. Ammunition shortages. Don’t lose hope!5. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support – and the feedback!

Today’s Topics:1. Recent Testing – some initial thoughts.2. The 11.5” midlength gas upper – yes. It is, in fact, awesome. It is also specialized. What have we learned so far?3. New Sound Signature Review coming this week!4. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support – and remember to ask questions!

Today’s Topics:1. 11.5-inch 5.56 with mid-length gas? What’s the world coming to?2. Knight’s Armament stuff – should you care?3. Sound Signature Review 6.20 – Q Thunder Chicken on .308; let’s talk about it.4. Ammunition shipment finally arrived from Discreet Ballistics – testing soon.5. Welcome to new PEW Science members. Thank you for your support!

Today’s Topics:1. Field load-out for short day excursions at the ranch (pictured). Let’s talk about it!2. Just shot the 300BLK miniFix and .308 Fix I built, and they are nice.3. Speaking of the miniFix – going to pivot directly into 300BLK testing very soon!4. Upcoming data release – new Sound Signature Review coming this week and a Member’s Research Supplement!5. PEW Science is growing. The membership is loyal and aggressive (just how we like it)

Today’s Topics:1. Esoteric gun parts - .22 Conversions and Fancy Bolt Carriers.2. Another round of .308 testing coming up; may dovetail 300BLK as well.3. Fix rifles have finally shipped – 300BLK ammunition has also been selected.4. Listener/reader questions – what silencer do I buy for 300BLK?5. As always - thanks to all the members of PEW Science!

Today’s Topics:1. Intermediate Results Summary 6.18 – Compact and Mid-Size .308 Rifle Silencers.2. Sound Signature Review 6.19 – Dead Air Sandman-Ti.3. More reviews coming soon; and gearing up for some new testing.4. Vacation is upon us – and maybe some gun talk.5. As always - thanks to all the members of PEW Science!

Today’s Topics:1. Members Research Supplement 6.17 – Razor, Sandman-S, Trash Panda, and Radiant.2. Current Favorite guns in the collection and silencer utility.3. Sticking with the Rugged Radiant for now, for hunting. Kind of want a Hyperion K.4. New Sound Signature Review this week and a summary too?!5. Thanks to the recent new members of PEW Science!

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.16 – The Rugged Razor.2. 300BLK Machine Gun Update – The good, the bad, the fun.3. Going to need a lighter full-size .30 silencer for my personal collection.4. Member Research Supplement this week.5. Thanks to the recent new membership supporters of PEW Science!

Today’s Topics:1. Just returned from New Hampshire – Visited Q and also Mr. Joe Gaddini – the guy who started SWR, for those of you who don’t know.2. Mini Fix 300BLK test host built and should be home soon. And a .308 Fix, because reasons.3. Make subguns great again – get one while you can.4. New Sound Signature Review this week!5. Thanks to all membership supporters of PEW Science – your continued support will help this become sustainable.

Today’s Topics:1. Introduction – my visit to Q and the Fix build(s).2. Kevin talks about Q’s focus and evolution.3. Q’s processes, engineering, and innovation – my impressions.4. 300BLK testing – and the new host!5. Kevin talks about 300BLK commercialization and we talk about the technology.6. Industry politics and separating fact from fiction.7. The Fix origins and the Q Engineering Team.8. Industry talk about legacy – examples of H&K and KAC.9. Practicality.10. Questions I ask Kevin (interview style; several cool topics!)

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.15 – Dead Air Sandman-K .308 Test Report.2. Research Supplements – Our members make these possible, and they are for them!3. Research is continuing on different parameter correlations for suppressed small arms.4. Trip scheduled this week; stay tuned for updates (hint: 300BLK test host imminent).5. Thanks to all membership supporters of PEW Science, new dealers and members, and industry collaboration.

Today’s Topics:1. Major update to the PEW Science Suppression Rating – super excited to be giving you folks even more data now!2. The new Dead Air Nomad-Ti – so much media attention. Initial thoughts.3. Back pressure research continues.4. New Sound Signature Review coming this week, and another Research Supplement for our members5. Thanks to all membership supporters of PEW Science! Also, some shout-outs to some of my internet firearm technology people.

Today’s Topics:1. Major Errata for the website; made some serious typos but they are now corrected.2. The CGS Helios QD test report – very interesting silencer, and extremely interesting results.3. Further back pressure research and correlations with other parameters - Silencer Efficiency?4. Taking a short break from publications, but research continues.5. Thanks to all membership supporters of PEW Science!

Today’s Topics:1. Rugged Radiant Review 6.12 – an important review of a popular new(ish) silencer!2. Got my mags! – and ammo is coming! also, 300BLK in 5.56mm mag reliability?3. Back pressure hypothesis – again. Bolt guns only for now?4. Speaking of back pressure - The B&T TP9 as a Silencer Host (listener request).5. 80% Arms GST-9 Glock Lower? And jig? What?6. Some social media questions - 4.75” 5.56mm – what silencer to use? - Silencer Shop’s testing – why are the numbers different? - Zero back-pressure – is it possible?7. Many of you have asked me to post on ar15.com and some other sites.8. New review coming this week.9. Resumes – send them if you want but we aren’t hiring this second.