Silent Thunder Pugio?

[Mr.H]

I looked at the STO site this morning and noticed a new compact Pugio model. Just wondering if anyone on the forum has tried one yet.

Pugio — Silent Thunder Ordnance

The Pugio carries a dimensional envelope of 40x100mm and a mass of only 82 grams (2.9oz). Building on the Falx, Sarissa, and Accipiter the Pugio is super compact and light with outstanding performance for it’s size. Packed into this tiny package is all the same proven principles but shrunk down with

www.silentthunderordnance.com

 

[OldSpook]

That's a familiar form factor.

 

[FLgunner]

That looks interesting. I have one of their small experimental LDC's on my Prod and it works well, it's only an inch and a half long. This would be a great one for my Dream-Tac Compact, to keep it compact!

 

[Sell682]

I have one on my wildcat .25 bottle. It has a different tone to a Tatsu which is about the same size and slightly quieter

 

[SFeltus]

I have one. I also have the fantastic Accipiter Falx. Compared to the Falx the Pugio is louder as I expect it to be since it is significantly smaller.
The Falx is on my .25 M3 700mm set up for hunting and is SUPER quiet even pushing 33g Zans at 970fps.
The Pugio is on my .30 M3 600mm which is my 100y BR gun because I can leave the moderator on and it still fits in my hard case and I dont care if it is a little louder. All the Silent Thunder Ordnance moderators we have are great. The Sarissa is the quietest of the 3.

 

[KMoses]

+1 Sarissa

 

[Mr.H]

I sent a message to STO yesterday asking if they make one for a .30. Apparently, the bore design on the Pugio will work for .177-.30.

 

[FLgunner]

I got one to try. I went with the aluminum end caps for more durability. It definately has a deeper tone than the Tanto, which the Pugio replaced on my .22 Dream-Tac. So far, I'm liking it. Here are some pictures of the Pugio next to the Tanto:

After swapping out the Tanto for the Pugio, my first shot was dead on, so I am happy to report there is no evidence of any clipping!

 

[Mr.H]

I got one to try. I went with the aluminum end caps for more durability. It definately has a deeper tone than the Tanto, which the Pugio replaced on my .22 Dream-Tac. So far, I'm liking it. Here are some pictures of the Pugio next to the Tanto:

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After swapping out the Tanto for the Pugio, my first shot was dead on, so I am happy to report there is no evidence of any clipping!

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Interesting point of view re: the aluminum end cap. Did you also order with the aluminum threaded end, or the standard POM? Thanks for posting.

 

[FLgunner]

I went aluminum on both ends, it was only an extra $1 per end, and I figured it might be worth it for long term durability.

 

[HogKiller]

I have one. I also have the fantastic Accipiter Falx. Compared to the Falx the Pugio is louder as I expect it to be since it is significantly smaller.
The Falx is on my .25 M3 700mm set up for hunting and is SUPER quiet even pushing 33g Zans at 970fps.
The Pugio is on my .30 M3 600mm which is my 100y BR gun because I can leave the moderator on and it still fits in my hard case and I dont care if it is a little louder. All the Silent Thunder Ordnance moderators we have are great. The Sarissa is the quietest of the 3.

And any db readings from unsuppressed to suppressed? Even a phone app would help, I know it doesn't cover all frequencies but anything would help give us an idea of what happens.

 

[SFeltus]

And any db readings from unsuppressed to suppressed? Even a phone app would help, I know it doesn't cover all frequencies but anything would help give us an idea of what happens.

I will get readings suppressed/unsuppressed on all 3 (the Accipiter Sarissa, Accipiter Falx and Pugio) this weekend.

 

[Mr.H]

Curiosity killed the cat! I ordered one last Friday, should be here Thursday.