Videos tagged with AR-15 Malfunctions

This video from Warrior Poet Society, featuring John Lovell, provides an expert-level comparison of AR-15 magazines. Lovell, drawing on his extensive military and instructor experience, evaluates polymer PMAGs, steel, and aluminum options. He emphasizes that magazine reliability is critical for preventing malfunctions in platforms like the M4A1 and M16, ultimately favoring polymer PMAGs for their proven performance and durability.

This video details how to use a standard firearm cleaning kit to clear various types of stuck case malfunctions in an AR-15 platform rifle. It covers techniques for cases with intact rims, separated heads, and ripped-off rims, emphasizing the importance of the cleaning rod and chamber brush. The instructor also introduces the Lev AR device as an alternative for clearing cases with intact rims.

The reviewer is divesting from two Noveske rifles, a 6 ARC and a Switch Block model, due to persistent reliability issues and perceived quality concerns. Despite Noveske's customer service being communicative, the reviewer cites problems such as difficult takedown pins, a failing bolt release, extractor/ejector malfunctions, and premature gas ring failure. These issues, coupled with a lighter-than-expected Noveske bolt compared to a Geissele bolt, lead the reviewer to conclude the rifles do not meet expectations for durability and reliability under heavy use, especially given their high price point.

This YouTube video provides a crucial shooting technique for resolving common firearm malfunctions. The title explicitly mentions "Tap The Mag If It Jams," indicating a focus on a specific malfunction clearance drill. This technique is essential for maintaining operational readiness under pressure, especially in self-defense or tactical scenarios. The video likely demonstrates the steps involved in the "tap" part of the tap, rack, bang drill, which is a fundamental skill for any firearm owner.

This video focuses on practical firearm training, specifically demonstrating drills for clearing malfunctions using fake rounds. The emphasis is on hands-on practice and developing the necessary skills to quickly resolve common firearm issues that can occur during live firing. This type of training is crucial for maintaining proficiency and ensuring reliable operation of firearms in various scenarios.

This video demonstrates a quick field method to identify an AR-15 bolt or extractor issue where the extractor tail sits too high. By seating the bolt carrier and gently rotating it, excessive resistance indicates binding, which can cause chambering difficulties and wear. The instructor suggests replacing the bolt, extractor, or both if this issue is detected.

This video focuses on practicing malfunction clearing for firearms. It is designed to provide viewers with practical skills for handling common firearm stoppages, crucial for safe and effective operation in various scenarios. The content emphasizes hands-on practice and likely demonstrates techniques for resolving jams and other issues encountered during shooting.

This video appears to address a common firearm malfunction, the "double feed," and questions whether ripping the magazine out is the correct or recommended solution. The title suggests a practical troubleshooting or instructional segment focusing on handling stoppages in firearms, likely aimed at improving shooter proficiency in critical situations.

Jerry Miculek, a seasoned competitor, details common malfunction causes in AR-15s and shotguns. For AR-15s, he emphasizes inspecting gas tubes for wear, gas block alignment, and bolt carrier group gas rings. For shotguns, he highlights the importance of extractor maintenance, chamber cleanliness, and magazine spring quality. Regular inspection and maintenance are key to preventing failures.

This video discusses a specific method for inducing a realistic brass over bolt malfunction in AR-15 platforms for training purposes. The technique involves modifying the receiver extension and using a spin case and rod to simulate the bolt being forced forward, mimicking a real-world failure. The speaker notes that this induced malfunction can be challenging for instructors to clear using standard procedures because the bolt is fully seated forward.

This video documents a range day focused on testing various firearms accessories and ammunition. The presenter, identified as an experienced shooter, encounters and diagnoses several malfunctions with different firearms and magazines, including issues with Federal HST ammunition in a Glock 43 and problems with a polymer lower receiver. The video also includes reviews of ETS pistol magazines and a Bear Creek Arsenal AR pistol upper, highlighting their performance under testing conditions.

This video features an in-depth discussion with firearms trainer Tiger McKee about the AR-15 platform. McKee emphasizes the importance of understanding AR-15 functionality, proper manipulation for safety and efficiency, and accurate shooting. He highlights the AR-15's ergonomic design and its effectiveness for home defense due to the 5.56/.223 round's energy dissipation. The discussion also covers sighting offsets, ambidextrous operation, and the necessity of dry practice for developing subconscious competence.