Episode 272 - CAT KK MK18 Tech Talk and SIG MCX LT Suppressor Compliant Handguard (20-AUG-2025)

2025-08-20

Today’s Topics:1. Sound Signature Review 6.197 – Combat Application Technologies CAT KK on the 10.3 5.56 MK18. Small silencer with performance that was a little surprising. Hybrid design advanced silencers continue to push the envelope. Technical discussion for the whitepaper published last week.a. Intro and physical characteristics. (00:08:26)b. Design, system performance, and mount considerations. (00:17:11)c. Performance extrapolation. Possible? (00:45:31)

Today’s Topics:

1. Sound Signature Review 6.197 – Combat Application Technologies CAT KK on the 10.3 5.56 MK18. Small silencer with performance that was a little surprising. Hybrid design advanced silencers continue to push the envelope. Technical discussion for the whitepaper published last week.

a. Intro and physical characteristics. (00:08:26)

b. Design, system performance, and mount considerations. (00:17:11)

c. Performance extrapolation. Possible? (00:45:31)

2. The SIG MCX, or “LVAW” and its variants. 6.75” Rattler LT recreational use has been underway. Some interesting findings to share from a recent range outing. Approximately 1000 rounds of various ammo brands, subs and supers, fired from the system with the SIG SD handguard. Practical? Absolutely not, if you shoot a lot. Here are some thoughts. (00:54:08)

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