TPH 180: Building the Ultimate AR | PWS Innovation & the Suppressor Trends.

The Texas Predator Hunting Podcast · Oct 28, 2025 · 1h 47m

This episode welcomes Justin Rainey (VP of Sales, PWS and Lone Wolf Arms) and Jose Oñate (Sales Coordination, PWS/Lone Wolf Arms) for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of AR platforms, the design logic behind mod 1 vs. mod 2, and how PWS balances industry innovation with consumer confusion. The session covers:​

The history and technical details of piston-driven AR-15s and buffer systems

Differences between mod 1 and mod 2, and why forward assist matters for users

The importance of tuning rifles for suppressor use, and what buffer weights work for newer cartridges like 6 ARC…