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Episode 322 - Blackbird Suppressors F556 MK18 Testing - Introduction (16-SEP-2026) (opens the original)
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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. (00:05:1
Episode 321 - FOR Systems MK12 Mod FOR M4 Reflex 5.56 Technical Performance (10-SEP-2026) (opens the original)
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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? (00:1
Episode 320 - FOR Systems MK12 Mod FOR M4 Reflex 5.56 Testing and AI 3CM 300 BLK MCX Tech (02-SEP-2026) (opens the original)
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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 Ma
Episode 319 - Apparition Instruments AI 3CM 300 BLK MCX Testing and Rugged Obsidian 45 1911 Tech (26-AUG-2026) (opens the original)
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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
Episode 318 - Rugged Obsidian 45 1911 .45ACP Silencer Testing and is the Silencer Form 4 going away? (20-AUG-2026) (opens the original)
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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
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