Thunder Beast Arms has published the results of the recent Suppressor Summit which tested 185 firearm and suppressor combinations. The event was conducted August 8, 9, & 10th, 2023 at TBAC’s indoor test facility in Cheyenne, WY.
The purpose of the event was:
(1) to test as many silencers as possible in one place at one time with the exact same setup;
(2) to share sound-testing best practices and train additional people on the PULSE;
(3) to compile a large dataset that included a proposed 2m @ 225-degree mic position (in addition to standard milspec-left and “shooter’s ear”), to help analyze the applicability of that mic position for future testing
The event was primarily organized by AAC. TBAC was the host, scientific equipment operator, did the post-analysis, and wrote this report. Representatives from the following companies were present: AAC, AB, Abel, Aero Precision, Allen Engineering, Daniel Defense, Dead Air, Energetic Armament, Griffin Armament, JK Armament, Radical Defense, Resilient, Siege, TBAC, YHM, Allen Arms, Silencer Shop, and Hansohn Brothers. The B&K rep was also present.
Read the results here.