Honest Outlaw's Chris reviews the top 10 firearms from SHOT Show 2026, highlighting genuine innovations and industry trends. Key releases include competition-focused pistols from Smith & Wesson and Steyr, updated platforms like the FN SCAR, and budget-friendly options such as the Mossberg Maverick 88 Semi-Auto and PSA's .50 BMG rifle. The show also featured advancements in modular handgun systems and optics.
This video details an advanced DIY modification process for an SKS rifle, transforming it into a 'Bubba'd' rifle that performs well. The owner, Thorne, explains how he chopped the barrel, installed a custom stock using parts from other firearms, added a 3D-printed grip, and fitted a scope mount. The modifications aim to improve ergonomics and allow for the use of detachable magazines, with the Archangel 20-round magazines proving surprisingly reliable.
This guide details performance testing for the Live Free Armory Apollo 11, a budget-friendly 2011 pistol. It covers high-speed shooting, split time analysis using Bill drills, long-range accuracy assessments up to 170 yards, and reliability testing over 500+ rounds. The insights are presented from the perspective of an experienced firearms reviewer focusing on practical performance metrics.
Designer Vinh Nguyen discusses his journey into 3D printing firearms, highlighting his creation of a unique grip and barrel shroud for the Heritage Rough Rider. He emphasizes the importance of free and open-source models for accessibility and longevity within the community, contrasting it with proprietary systems. Nguyen also touches on the future of 3D printing, potential industry disruptions, and his ongoing projects, including an MPX receiver designed to accept Scorpion magazines.
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