Videos tagged with AIM Surplus

This video reviews a Bushmaster XM15 A2 LEO trade-in rifle, highlighting its value as a budget-friendly, retro-style AR-15. The presenter, Mark, details the rifle's C7 upper receiver, A1 carry handle, and restricted lower receiver, acquired from AIM Surplus. He discusses its performance at the range, potential modifications, and the pros and cons of purchasing police trade-in firearms, emphasizing their potential for quality and historical appeal.

The video highlights the Glock 17 Gen 3 as a highly recommended firearm, particularly for its iconic status and reliability. The presenter notes that even law enforcement trade-ins can be a great value, citing a purchase from Aim Surplus. While acknowledging potential magazine issues with aftermarket brands like Magpul, the overall sentiment is positive towards the Glock 17 and its slightly smaller counterpart, the Glock 19.

This video details the experience of acquiring and modifying a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 in .40 S&W. The presenter discusses replacing the factory hinged trigger with a non-hinged version, improving the trigger pull significantly. It also covers shooting techniques for managing recoil and achieving accuracy with the .40 caliber cartridge, emphasizing trigger control and avoiding 'pushing into the gun'.

This review of the Zastava M83 .357 Magnum revolver highlights its European origin, solid all-steel construction, and value as a surplus or police trade-in firearm. The video details its dual-action trigger, accuracy, comfortable grips, and availability in 4-inch and 2-inch barrel lengths, making it a versatile option for collectors and shooters alike. The presenter emphasizes its reliability and the surprising accuracy achieved during testing.

The speaker, Joel Park, details his acquisition of a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 pistol chambered in .40 caliber, purchased as a police trade-in from AIM Surplus for $279. The primary motivation was to utilize existing .40 caliber ammunition. He discusses the scarcity of new .40 caliber duty pistols, noting Walther and CZ no longer produce them in this caliber. The M&P 2.0 was chosen for its duty-style platform and affordability. Park plans to modify the pistol by installing an optic, specifically a HoloSun 507 Comp on an RMR pattern cut, and addresses potential grip modifications due to an ergonomic observation.

This video reviews the Aim Surplus 'Just the Tip' compensated barrel for Glock 19/45 platforms. It details installation, recoil comparison with stock and other aftermarket options, accuracy testing at 25 yards, and performance at 50 and 100 yards. The barrel features backboring for improved gas expansion and is noted for its affordable price point.

This video focuses on the JTT Compensated Barrel from Aim Surplus. While the description is brief, the title clearly indicates a review or demonstration of this specific firearm component. It's likely to cover aspects like performance, installation, and the benefits of using a compensated barrel.

The Zulisy OAK Plus is presented as a high-value, budget-friendly competition-style red dot sight with a large viewing window, designed for RMR-cut handgun platforms. Key features include a side-load battery compartment, shake-awake technology, exceptional brightness and dimness adjustment, and a durable housing suitable for competition use. The reviewer highlights its excellent quality and performance for its price point, making it a recommended option for budget-conscious competitors.

This video provides an overview of tri-lug mounting systems for suppressors and flash cans, highlighting their versatility and affordability. The speaker discusses using C Valley Precision tri-lug adapters with a CGS Group Wolfman suppressor on various platforms like AR-9s. Key benefits include quick detach capability and the ability to permanently attach adapters to barrels, ensuring a solid lockup. The video also addresses concerns about point of impact shift, with the speaker finding minimal shift at 25 yards for their use cases.

This review covers a Colt M4 Carbine police trade-in, highlighting its condition, sourcing from AIM Surplus, and performance with Callaway Ballistics .223 ammunition. The host, an experienced reviewer familiar with the surplus market, notes the rifle's historical appeal for collectors over modern customization. The firearm functioned flawlessly during range testing.

This video reviews a budget-friendly pistol build assembled from Dagger, Aim Surplus, and Safariland components, costing under $400. The presenter tests its functionality and performance, indicating it works for their specific needs, though acknowledging it may not be suitable for everyone. The focus is on the practical application and reliability of this cost-effective firearm.

This video showcases a Glock Gen 2 Model 17 pistol, identified as a police trade-in acquired from Aim Surplus. The description highlights the specific model and its caliber. The video's content is directly focused on this particular firearm, making it relevant for collectors, potential buyers, and enthusiasts of the Glock platform.