Videos tagged with AR-15 Controls

This video review from ARFCOM News at SHOT Show 2026 introduces the GFORCE Jawbone series, including the 9mm PCC and .45 ACP PDW. The Jawbone 9 features a polymer lower with a unique grip magazine storage and a 5-inch barrel for $399, while the Jawbone 45 utilizes a billet aluminum lower for $499. Both are Glock magazine compatible and positioned as affordable suppressor hosts, with a 10mm variant in development.

The Tokarev TT12 Pro is a 12ga magazine-fed shotgun featuring a user-friendly design with fully ambidextrous controls and a swappable bolt handle. It utilizes the Benelli mobile choke tube system and an aluminum handguard with M-LOK and rail slots. The firearm accepts 1919 pattern magazines in various capacities, offering versatility for competition and hunting. Experts note the AR-pattern controls and the recoil-dampening effect of the heavy handguard.

This video from Gun Talk's Guns & Gear introduces the MAC IX 9mm PDW, highlighting its unique blend of MP5 magazine compatibility and AR-style controls. The review emphasizes its versatility as a compact platform suitable for home defense and recreational shooting, capable of being outfitted with various accessories like braces, lasers, red dots, and suppressors. The content also promotes the broader Guns & Gear series, its hosts, and various Gun Talk Media channels and platforms, noting the show's 17th season.

This guide covers the fundamental safe handling and operation of an AR-15 rifle. It details the four universal gun safety rules, proper clearing procedures, loading and chambering a round, and basic shooting stances and grip. The video also touches on sight usage, including red dots and iron sights, and emphasizes the importance of disengaging safety only when ready to fire and re-engaging it immediately after.

This video provides an early look at the Brownells BRM-180 Gen 3 at SHOT Show 2025, chambered in .300 Blackout. Key features discussed include its potential as a PDW or truck gun, a folding brace, AR-15 style controls, and a 45-degree safety selector. Visuals highlight an EOTech sight and weapon-mounted light.

This video showcases a heavily modified MP5 build, comparing its performance and ergonomics against Zenith and PTR MP5 clones. The custom build features an LS5 lower receiver, enabling AR-15 style controls like a Geissele SD-3G trigger and Radian safety, significantly improving shooting dynamics. While the custom H&K build achieved the fastest split times in Bill Drills, the PTR clone is recommended as a more reliable and cost-effective base for similar modifications.

This review of the Extar EP9 Carbine highlights its design as a modern 9mm pistol-caliber carbine compatible with Glock magazines. It features AR-15 style controls, a mass-delayed blowback operating system for reduced recoil, and versatile accessory mounting options like M-LOK. The firearm is presented as a reliable and adaptable option for home defense, recreational shooting, and introductory competition, drawing on historical PCC concepts with contemporary engineering.

The Extar EP9 9mm carbine offers excellent value for under $500, boasting reliable performance through 500 rounds with zero malfunctions. Its compatibility with Glock magazines, AR-style controls, and lightweight design make it a strong contender for home defense and recreational shooting. While the polymer construction has minor drawbacks like magazine drop and rail rigidity, its overall functionality and affordability are highly praised.

This review of the Q The Fix rifle highlights its versatility as a 'do-all bolt gun' suitable for hunting and PRS competitions, not just bench shooting. The instructor details its AR-15 style controls, modular Q-Sert handguard, and compares various muzzle devices like the Bottle Rocket and Whistle Tip for recoil and concussion management. He also addresses common criticisms regarding the bolt lift, finding it manageable with proper technique.

This review of the GForce Arms GFY-1 semi-automatic bullpup shotgun highlights its compact design, AR-15 style controls, and modularity. The host, an experienced firearms reviewer, demonstrates its range performance and discusses features like removable chokes, an aluminum upper receiver, and MKA 1919 magazine compatibility. The GFY-1 is presented as a nimble and high-capacity personal defense option, particularly effective with high-brass ammunition.

The Fix by Q is presented as a significant advancement in bolt-action rifle technology, boasting a 45-degree short-throw bolt, user-changeable components, and AR-15 style controls. Its lightweight design and compatibility with popular calibers like 6.5 Creedmoor and 8.6 Blackout, along with SR-25 pattern magazines, make it a highly modular and modern firearm. The review highlights its premium trigger and unibody receiver construction.

The Sig Sauer MCX Spear (M5) is a rifle developed for the US Army's NGSW program, featuring AR-style controls for easy transition and a folding stock for portability. It utilizes innovative 6.8x51mm hybrid case ammunition for increased performance and can be converted to 7.62x51mm. A commercial version is planned for release within 12-18 months.