Videos tagged with Armalite AR-15

This guide details the examination of Armalite AR-15 Serial Number 6, a rare example of the original configuration. Key features include its 6 lb loaded weight, a unique 25-round straight magazine, a top-mounted charging handle with a protective guard, a woven fiberglass stock, a pencil barrel profile, and a plain muzzle. The information is presented with high authority by Ian McCollum, offering deep insights into the AR-15's design evolution.

This video clarifies the distinction between AR-15 and M16 designations, explaining that M16/M4 are US government designations for AR-15 platform rifles. It details how Colt initially used 'AR-15' for its commercial line while the government adopted 'M16' for selective-fire variants. The video also touches on the M4 designation and its trademark history, emphasizing that the core internal operating system defines an AR-15, regardless of external markings or selective-fire capability.

This video reviews 'The World's Assault Rifles' by Gary Paul Johnson and Tom Nelson, highlighting its comprehensive scope and technical depth. The book is praised as an essential reference for firearms enthusiasts, covering over 12,000 pages, 54 countries, and 2,000 images. It details statistical data, operational mechanics, and developmental histories of various firearms, with particular emphasis on influential families like H&K, Kalashnikov, and Armalite.

This video details the rise and fall of the original Armalite company, highlighting their revolutionary AR-15 design and the critical decision to sell the manufacturing rights to Colt for a relatively small sum. It emphasizes that innovation alone is insufficient without effective market capitalization and business strategy. The story serves as a cautionary tale in business history, illustrating how groundbreaking ideas can be lost if not properly managed.

This video clarifies common firearm misconceptions in the Philippines, distinguishing between semi-automatic and fully automatic firearms under Republic Act 10591. It explains the function and legality of suppressors, the necessity of permits for carrying firearms outside the residence, and differentiates between 'double action' as a firearm action and 'jacketed hollow point' (JHP) ammunition. The video also debunks the myth of Armando Malite inventing the AR-15.

This video features a professional firearms retailer, Kern, guiding a customer, Jared, through a comparison of two AR-15 platforms. Jared, demonstrating intermediate knowledge, selects the Armalite AR-15 over the Smith & Wesson M&P15 Volunteer, prioritizing its longer barrel for precision and appreciating the upgraded Radian charging handle. He also voices a personal preference against Magpul MBUS sights.

This guide details adaptive shooting techniques demonstrated by Hunter, a competitive shooter born without hands. It covers custom firearm modifications for pistols and rifles, including specialized grips and trigger adaptations. The techniques focus on efficient weapon manipulation, stable shooting platforms, and achieving high speed and accuracy in competitive scenarios like IPSC, 3-Gun, USPSA, and PRS, as explained by expert Nick from PewView.

This video showcases a collection of ex-departmental AR-15 rifles, primarily ArmaLite models, acquired by Gunny's Great American Gun Store. The firearms, many bearing North Carolina Highway Patrol markings, are noted for their A2-style configurations, non-removable handguards, and olive drab furniture. The presenter highlights their potential value for collectors seeking law enforcement-marked firearms at attractive prices, with complete units ranging from $725 to $775. Additionally, the video briefly features other firearms, including shotguns and project guns from a 'bin of forlorn guns,' and promotes CobraTec out-the-front knives available at the store.

This video details the cleaning and restoration process for a heavily corroded 60-year-old Colt/Armalite 601 AR-15 parts kit. The instructor, a technical gunsmith, demonstrates effective methods for removing severe rust and carbon fouling using products like Evapo-Rust and Berryman's Chem Dip, while preserving original finishes. The guide emphasizes non-abrasive techniques to avoid further wear on the firearm components.