Dwell Time is a show produced in house by Griffin Armament discussing the business culture and lifestyle of the firearms industry. The show features interviews with a variety of guests, ranging from industry professionals and influencers to business owners and specialists from outside the firearms/outdoor industry.
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In this episode of the Dwell Time Podcast, Evan & Austin speak with Kevin Meyer, owner of Counter Sniper Interdiction Group, and current US Army Sniper with over a decade of experience in the field. He is also a competitive sniper who has won numerous competitions and awards over the years. Evan, Austin, & Kevin met many years ago, and ended up deploying with the same units at different times…
In this special episode of the Dwell Time Podcast, Austin & Mitchell give a sneak peek of Griffin's next generation 3D Printed Suppressors that we will be debuting at the 2026 SHOT Show. Also covered in this episode are some feature enhancements to our MK2 line of firearms, and a discussion of initial results working with the Renishaw AM500Q Ultra additive manufacturing machines in suppressor…
In this episode of the Dwell Time Podcast, Griffin Armament owners, Austin & Evan, look back on the 2025 year and conduct a "Year in Review". 2025 is Griffin's 20th year in business, marking an exciting milestone for our company filled with major investments into the future of Griffin Armament. Topics covered in this podcast include development of the MK2 9mm PCC platform, additive manufacturing,…
In this short episode of the Dwell Time Podcast, Griffin owners, Evan & Austin, discuss one of the biggest pieces of news to hit the suppressor industry in nearly 100 years of the NFA being enacted. Starting January 1st, 2026, as part of the passing of The Big Beautiful Bill, $200 tax stamps on suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs are going to be a thing of the past! This is a huge step towards a freer 2A…
In this episode of the Dwell Time podcast, Lead Engineer, Austin, and Lead Programmer, Jeff, reveal their full Griffin Precision Mount (GPM) lineup to the public. With over five years of dedicated development, this line of products has become lighter, more accurate, and easier to use than ever before. Included in this update are the addition of ~40 new SKUs including a QD mounting option,…
In this episode of the Dwell Time Podcast, Lead Engineer, Austin, and Lead Programmer, Jeff, sit down with Rober Soong of MICROMOA LLC, to discuss the original development/invention of the MICROMOA Govnah Gas Block, and the new Griffin Armament Adjustable Gas Block. Griffin's gas block was made possible in part by acquiring two patents from MICROMOA pertaining to the Govnah. The Griffin Adjustable…
In this episode of the Dwell Time Podcast , Griffin Armament owners Evan and Austin sit down with James Harris, the President of the Army Sniper Association (ASA). Mr. Harris served as one of the original instructors for the US Army Sniper School, and was later selected as the operations NCO and Senior Instructor. Austin and Evan being former Army snipers and former students of the school…
In this episode of the Dwell Time Podcast , Griffin Armament owners Evan and Austin sit down with Mitch, the company's Operations Coordinator, for an in-depth conversation on the evolution of modular pistol suppressors. Together, they explore the history behind Griffin's suppressor development, highlighting the challenges, breakthroughs, and engineering decisions that shaped their product line.…
In this episode of the Dwell Time Podcast, Griffin Owners Evan and Austin sit down with long-time industry partner Dave Matheny, the owner of Silencer Shop. Dave was able to make his first visit to Griffin's Watertown, WI headquarters to tour our newly-completed ~40,000sqft facility expansion. Dave, Evan, & Austin sat down to relive some stories from our companies 13-year history, swap some…
In this episode of the Dwell Time Podcast, Mitchell and Ben of Griffin Armament sit down with the crew of Own the Season TV to discuss their favorite hunting stories, suppressed hunting, and Griffin's hunting line of suppressors. Own the Season TV is hosted by Art & Michelle Helin and their band of hunting and fishing enthusiasts. Also based out of Wisconsin, Own the Season recently partnered with…
In this episode of the Dwell Time Podcast, Griffin Armament owner Austin sits down with Inventory Manager, Kade, to discuss Griffin's first 3D printed suppressor: the Optimus 6. The Optimus 6 is a 6mm bore multi-jet fusion additive manufactured (3D Printed) suppressor optimized for reducing system backpressure over "traditional" suppressors by way of its high-flow baffle design, while maintaining…
In this episode of the Dwell Time Podcast, Griffin Armament owners Austin and Evan sit down with Jay Pedro to explore his extensive background in firearms training and consulting. Jay, an Army Sniper and former instructor at the National Guard Sniper School, spent six years shaping the next generation of marksmen. He won the International Sniper Competition and secured a second-place finish…
In this episode of the Dwell Time podcast, engineers Austin and Jeff from Griffin Armament discuss the features and design process behind Griffin's new MK2 9mm & Adjustable 2-Stage AR Trigger. The Griffin MK2 9mm is a fully ambidextrous 9mm AR-15, and one of the first full-ambi 9mm AR-15s with a forged 7075-T6 receiver set. It is a Colt pattern lower capable of receiving affordable 32 round…
The Griffin Enhanced Gas Pocket BCG is a product that was inspired by a desire to reduce right ear sound signature of the AR-15 platform when used with suppressors. This BCG is designed to improve any suppressed AR-15, with its benefits becoming more pronounced on longer gassed systems. This BCG is constructed of 17-4 stainless steel, a stronger material than the 8620 steel material that most BCGs…
In this episode of the Dwell Time podcast, Evan and Austin from Griffin Armament welcome Kenneth Shriver, the company's new Northeastern Sales Representative, to discuss his journey joining the team. Ken, an honor graduate of Army Sniper School and former instructor at the Ft. Benning schoolhouse, shares insights from his 2.5 years teaching future snipers. Together, they reflect on their Army…
In this episode of the Dwell Time podcast, Mitchell and Benjamin from Griffin Armament sit down with RJ and Aubrey Cianciarulo from "Archer's Choice" and "The Choice TV" to discuss a recent, successful Moose hunt with their new Sportsman Ultra Light HD suppressor. RJ and Aubrey are no strangers to the hunting world, following in the footsteps of the legendary hunting duo Ralph and Vicki…
In this episode of Dwell Time, Austin, the lead engineer at Griffin Armament and a former Army sniper, sits down with Rich Graham from Full Spectrum Warrior. Austin has completed five deployments with Triple Canopy and SOC in support of diplomatic security missions in Iraq and has undergone diplomatic security vetting with Blackwater, Triple Canopy, and SOC. Rich Graham is a SEAL Team 10 sniper…
In this episode of Dwell Time, Austin, lead engineer of Griffin Armament, and resident CNC setup machinist Tom sit down to discuss the abundance of machining options to choose from within the CNC world. In addition to highlighting the importance of choosing the right machine for suppressor technology, they discuss the similarities and differences between recognizable name brands and the overall…
In this episode, Austin, Cameron, and Bryan of Griffin Armament sit down to discuss an overall wrap-up of 2023 products, as well as what's to be expected in the near future from Griffin. They collectively discussed multiple product releases, a new 45,000 sq/ft expansion, the new Silencers To Your Door Program, the new Red Cross Program, and more! Follow us on social media! YouTube:…
In this episode, Austin of Griffin Armament sits down to discuss a more in-depth conversation about his time fighting in Iraq, and the multiple battles he had to face both during and after the war. With the current state of the world, Austin felt it was necessary to share some additional thoughts from the eyes of someone who was on the inside of terrorism, in hopes of relaying a different…
In this episode, Austin and Evan of Griffin Armament talk about their service in the Army in 2005, and the close-range experiences they had with terrorists in Iraq. From discussing the concept of "American shelter" to the realization of what it truly means to be a soldier, the Griffin brothers talk extensively about their first unfiltered encounters with terrorists, and how violating the rules of…
In this podcast, Evan and Austin of Griffin Armament explain the history of the Griffin MK2 7075-T6 Forged Full Ambidextrous Lower, and clarifies that we did not copy ourselves. This episode should help a lot of ADM UIC owners understand who invented the ambi control suite in the lowers they already own. These lowers demonstrate that the best is yet to come. Watch the 2014 SHOT Show explanation…
In this episode, Evan and Austin discuss the newest Gate-LOK™ 5.56 product from Griffin Armament: the M4SD-L™ Suppressor. Internal flow and balancing of optimized sound suppression is a fundamental study in silencer engineering, as that is the chief reason to use these items. The M4SD-L™ 5.56mm suppressor is the perfect combination of many beloved suppressor technologies that Griffin Armament is…
In this episode, Evan and Austin discuss the newest rimfire product from Griffin Armament: the Checkmate-HD™ suppressor. Due to the popularity of the Checkmate-QD legacy suppressor, the Checkmate-HD™ is a 5.7x28 pistol rated rimfire suppressor that utilizes Griffin's patented ECO-FLOW™ baffle technology, as well as a newly developed CARBON-GARD™ baffle technology - the subject of a pending patent.…
In this episode, Evan and Austin from Griffin Armament sit down with SGT Ed Eaton, a Vietnam Army Sniper recommended for the Medal of Honor. Eaton talks about the decisions he had to make before joining the U.S. Army, the endurement of training to be a Vietnam sniper, his final thoughts before deployment, and the path he followed after the war. Additionally, Eaton sheds light on the reasoning…
Evan and Austin from Griffin Armament discuss the successful conclusion of what they believe to have been a frivolous lawsuit from Patriot Ordnance Factory concerning a 1957 Armalite pattern / USGI barrel nut. Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GriffinArmamentOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffin_armament/ Facebook:…
In this episode, Adrian from Sidewinder Concepts and Evan and Austin from Griffin Armament discuss their stories of sniper training, and the exercises they endured to become better marksmen. Adrian talks of a 10-year plan for his company and how Sidewinder Concepts developed in the first place. Additionally, they describe the common "expectations" and "intimidation factors" of long range shooting,…
In this episode, Evan and Austin from Griffin Armament discuss their stories of attending sniper school in Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. From dirtying up ghillie suits to ruck marching in the heat, the Griffin brothers talk about the mental toughness they had to develop in order to endure the stress of training in harsh environments. Additionally, they mention the historical significance of sniper…
In this episode, Evan and Austin discuss the research and implementation of a new sound suppressor testing standard to better enable consumers with dosing data. For previous decades, the standard has been to only show PEAK impulse decibel data. Griffin's new data continues to show peak decibel data, as that is the loudest part of the waveform, but also shows more details that will be of interest…
In this episode, Evan and Austin discuss point of impact shift, describing what it is, it's importance, and how silencers may or may not affect your results. Griffin Armament tested their own POI shift and compared it to other popular brand names on three different rifles. These results helped bring to light the discussion of whether POI shift is or isn't as prominent as people think, and whether…
In this episode, Jack and Cole get the chance to talk with James, an active Griffin Armament user. Griffin wanted to reach out to their consumers and give an opportunity to spread real opinions to other potential buyers from a customer's point of view. James is fairly new to the suppressor industry but has plenty of knowledge and past history with owning and shooting guns. Throughout his recent…
In this episode, Evan, Austin, and Nikolai Volkov (Jack) introduce the new over the barrel PSR™ suppressors to Griffin's DUAL-LOK™ family. Meant to diminish blow back, provide superlative accuracy, provide excellent POI shift characteristics, and add minimal system length, these suppressors were highly desirable among suppressor aficionados and are here to stay! In addition to discussing the…
In this episode, Jack and Cole get the chance to talk with Mike, an active Griffin Armament user. Griffin wanted to reach out to their consumers and give an opportunity to spread real opinions to other potential buyers from a customer's point of view. Mike gives a brief breakdown of why he started competitively shooting and how he ultimately chose the Recce 5™ over other silencers due to his own…
In this episode, Evan and Jack discuss recent news both in and outside of the firearms industry. Topics include current events, Evan's time in the military, Jack's time as a police officer, the silenced recession in our economy, and more. Follow us on Instagram: @griffin_armament Follow us on Facebook: @griffinarmament Follow us on YouTube: @GriffinArmamentOfficial
In this episode, Evan and Austin talk about the 12 year vision of Griffin's newest 5.56 DUAL-LOK™ suppressor, the HRT-556™. They discuss the transition from the GATE-LOK™ mounting system to the successful years of R&D that produced the long-awaited DUAL-LOK™ suppressors. Additionally, they mention how it's application on the HRT suppressor is what makes it stand out amongst more than just flash…
In this episode, Evan brings on Griffin's Account Manager Chris to talk about the years of development in sales relationships regarding manufacturers, distributors, and consumers. Alongide industry allocation, they discuss the value of building relationships with dealers and local gunsmiths. Follow us on Instagram: @griffin_armament Follow us on Facebook: @griffinarmament Follow us on YouTube:…
In this episode, Evan and Austin dive into Jeremy Mallete's background and get to know how International Sportsman came to be. Topics include Jeremy's hunting background, past employment with Silencer Shop, the new DUAL-LOK™ cans and more. Jeremy also talks about the Dallas Safari Club and his experiences shooting Griffin products. If you're interested in writing for International Sportsman,…
In this episode, Evan and Austin discuss the progression of Griffin's 17 year history and the R&D that's led to engineered low flash results. Persevering through the years, they talk about the cycle of failing to succeed, the importance of besting their own silencer quality, and the learning curves behind every test. Furthermore, they mention the different development in muzzles and how Griffin's…
In this episode, Evan and Austin introduce the DUAL-LOK™ 5 & 7 suppressors to the Griffin Armament lineup. Some discussion topics include the complexities of the engineering struggles, stages of development, the countless hours of R&D, the importance of silencer reliability, and more. Additionally, Austin dives into how valuable these high performance suppressors can be for military personnel in…
In this episode we talk with special guest Drew Hopkins from T.REX ARMS about his youthful exposure to the airsoft and paintball communities and how it ultimately contributed towards social media fame. We discuss his evolution as a skilled paintball combatant to his development of technical application with firearms. Additionally we talk about the importance of expressing responsible habits,…
In this episode we talk about the auditory dangers of shooting without suppression, the resilience of the inner human ear, what to expect when not taking precautions, and how to better manage risk factors. We also discuss the range in decibels of harsher volumed weapons, as well as our own experiences with long-term shooting and the side effects that follow. Follow us on Instagram:…
In this episode we talk about the history of tubeless suppressors from their European origins to Griffins pioneering of the technology in the US in 2010, to the present day. We also discuss the EXPLORR gen 2 suppressor series, our latest tubeless creation.
Evan and Chris sit down with Tyler Walters and Elliot Aquilla of Silencer Shop and talk favorites, our recent visit and possibly about future growth!
Continuing from our last podcast where Evan and Austin touched on the history of suppressors, this time we talk about the evolution of our company: Griffin Armament.
Evan and Austin take a dive into the history of the first suppressor and its evolution into modern technology.
This episode of the Dwell Time podcast features Evan, Chris and special guest David Blythe talking about the usefulness and success of demo shoots.
Evan and Austin have a discussion of their history with ring mounts and what makes Griffin Armaments Superior Precision Rifle Modular Mounts so unique.
Evan and Austin talk about the NEW SR-RIGID™ Rails from Griffin Armament, give their history with rail usage and talk about the strengths of M-LOK.
Evan and Andrew tackle the Do's and Don'ts of suppressor maintenance. Topics include: Frequency of Cleaning, Alignment checking, End caps, Taper Mount installation, Caliber ratings and Full auto fire.
Evan and Austin discuss the newest product released by Griffin Armament the GP-N™ Suppressor. An A2 mountable dedicated 5.56mm can.
