Videos tagged with AR-15 Retro Build

This video compares a retro carry handle sight system against a Trijicon ACOG TA31 optic at 100 meters using a Palmetto State Armory retro build and a Daniel Defense AR-15. The primary takeaway is the importance of testing optics, as the ACOG experienced a critical windage adjustment failure, rendering it unusable and causing it to underperform significantly compared to the iron sights. The carry handle system, despite its age, proved reliable and capable of consistent grouping.

This video reviews new products from ALG, Vortex Optics, and Brownells. It highlights an AK high-energy hammer spring to address light primer strikes, a standard AK replacement spring, and a unique AK recoil spring with dead coils to prevent breakage. The Vortex Viper Red Dot is introduced as a compact, affordable optic with a 6 MOA dot and Picatinny mount. Finally, the Brownells Retro M16A1 upper and lower receivers are showcased for building an authentic replica, including the barrel and A1 rear sight assembly.