Episode 270 - FOR Systems Recce Technical Overview and OCL Infinity M4 Testing Intro (06-AUG-2025)

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.195 – FOR Systems Monarch Recce on the 10.3 5.56 MK18. Speaking of form factor… this silencer is a little over 5 inches long, as tested, and it’s ready to party. Hybrid designs continue to be developed, and the status quo just might be changing. Do short 5.56 silencers have to be loud? Technical discussion of this whitepaper published last week.a. Intro (00:06:58)b. Physical overview (00:08:55)c. Silencer design (00:14:28)d. System performance (00:18:58)2. Sound Signature Review 6.196 – Otter Creek Labs Infinity on the 14.5-in mid-length gas M4A1. You’ve seen this durable, versatile silencer on everything from 7.62 NATO to subsonic 300 BLK to short barrel 5.56 NATO. Have we solved its riddle yet? How does the hybrid Otter Creek Infinity technology respond to lowering blast load input severity with 5.56? Very interesting findings – intro talk for today’s publication. (00:41:33)Sponsored by - Silencer Shop, Top Gun Range Houston, Legion Athletics, Capitol Armory, and the PEW Science Laboratory!Legion Athletics: use code pewscience for BOGO off your entire first order and 20% cash back always!Magpul: Use code PSTEN to receive $10 off your order of $100 or more at Magpul