Videos tagged with AR-15 Safety Selector

This guide, drawing from an experienced shooter's insights, focuses on adapting firearms and gear for left-handed individuals. It emphasizes prioritizing personal fit over ambidextrous features for handguns, assessing accessibility of controls like magazine and slide releases, and selecting customizable rifle components such as safety selectors and sling mounts. The video also covers reversible mounting options for optics and the availability of specialized holsters, concluding that being left-handed presents minimal practical disadvantage in shooting sports.

This video from School of the American Rifle demonstrates a potential issue with some Radian selectors where they can jump out of timing. The instructor shows how applying specific pressure can cause the selector to become stuck, preventing it from engaging fire. While not indicative of a universally bad product, it highlights a potential failure point that users should be aware of and know how to correct.

This live stream features discussions on AK vs. AR platforms, handgun choices for EDC, ammunition recommendations, and AR-15 build components. The host, with law enforcement experience, shares insights on firearm reliability, practical applications, and personal preferences, emphasizing training and responsible ownership. Topics also touch on political figures and current events within the firearms community.

This guide details AR-15 trigger types (mil-spec, single-stage, two-stage, cassette), charging handles (mil-spec, enhanced, ambidextrous), and safety selectors (mil-spec, ambidextrous, short-throw). It explains their functionalities, pros, cons, and how enhancements can improve practical accuracy and ergonomics. The video emphasizes understanding these components for optimal AR-15 performance and user experience.

Night Fision introduces new optics-ready handgun sights designed to complement firearms with slide cuts, moving beyond generic suppressor height options. They also offer improved tritium iron sights featuring 'dome technology' for enhanced light collimation. For AR-15 platforms, a new ambidextrous safety selector with tritium illumination is available, aiding in low-light condition awareness.

This video provides an in-depth look at customizing the Grand Power Stribog SP9A1, transforming it into a highly modular and user-friendly pistol-caliber carbine. Host Roger Barrera, owner of QVO Tactical, demonstrates the installation and benefits of key aftermarket parts from A3 Tactical and JTAC Industries, highlighting improved ergonomics, magazine compatibility, and control. The modifications aim to bring the Stribog's customization potential on par with popular platforms like the Glock 19.

This Q&A session from InRangeTV covers a range of firearms topics. Discussions include the rationale behind specific AR-15 configurations like barrel length and flash hiders, the evolution of optic technology from fixed magnifiers to variable power, and caliber choices for AR platforms. The conversation also delves into the technical differences between direct impingement and gas piston systems, the historical context of firearm designs like the AK and AR-18, and the practicalities of pump-action rifles and rifle revolvers. Additionally, the speakers touch upon the design choices in modern handguns and the historical use of firearms in the Old West.