Videos tagged with Barrel Conversion

This video reviews the KKM Precision Match M&P Conversion Barrel in 357 Sig. The reviewer highlights its drop-in nature and initial accuracy, noting a slight break-in period characterized by a sticky slide. Performance with both factory and handloaded ammunition is tested at various distances, with positive impressions of the barrel's potential once fully broken in.

This guide details the installation of a 9mm conversion barrel into a Gen 5 Glock 22 or 23. The video highlights how the thicker, heavier slide of the Gen 5 .40 caliber models, combined with a conversion barrel featuring a 9mm bore and a .40 caliber exterior, significantly reduces felt recoil when shooting 9mm ammunition. The process is presented as a simple drop-in modification.

Scott Richardson of Ronin Arms discusses their integral suppressed weapon systems, focusing on custom builds and conversions for platforms like the MP5 SD, Sig MPX, and AR-9/AR-15. They emphasize in-house suppressor and barrel design, ensuring 115-grain 9mm ammunition remains subsonic out of their 8-inch and 12-inch configurations.

This video showcases a custom FN High Power Mark III pistol that was originally chambered in .40 S&W and has been expertly converted to .357 SIG. The modification involved significant work on the slide and barrel, including a new barrel with an 11-degree crown and a slide cut for a specific sight. The firearm also features a custom trigger job, Trijicon sights, and Hogue grips, all finished in graphite black.

This video provides a first look at the Proof Research 6mm ARC MiniFix barrel, enabling the Q MiniFix platform to chamber this cartridge. The presenter details the process of swapping barrels and bolts, discusses the ballistic advantages of 6mm ARC over cartridges like .224 Valkyrie, and shares initial range impressions and accuracy data. The setup includes specific accessories like a Leupold optic and a DURAMAG magazine, highlighting the potential of the 6mm ARC in a compact AR platform.

This guide details the process of converting an AR-308 rifle to fire 6.5 Creedmoor, a modification primarily aimed at enhancing long-range ballistic performance. The conversion involves replacing the barrel and potentially the gas block, while leveraging the compatibility of receivers, stocks, and magazines. The video emphasizes the importance of proper tools, torque specifications, and critical headspace verification for safety and reliability. Instruction is provided by Caleb from Brownells, demonstrating a technically proficient approach.

This in-depth review of the IWI Tavor TAR-21, presented by an experienced firearms instructor, covers its bullpup design, ergonomics, and operational characteristics. The video details its military origins with the IDF, highlighting its development for urban warfare and its reliability. Technical specifications, including barrel length variations, cold hammer-forged and chrome-lined barrel features, and twist rate, are discussed. The presenter also touches upon its modularity, including barrel and caliber conversions, and ambidextrous functionality, along with a unique observation on ejection patterns between 5.56 NATO and .223 Remington ammunition.

This guide details the complex process of converting Colombian M1 Garands from .30-06 Springfield to 7.62mm NATO. It involves significant barrel shortening, re-chambering, and modifications to the stock and gas system. The conversion also includes the unique addition of tactile indicator holes in the furniture for caliber identification. This process was undertaken by Colombia's Industria Militar (INDUMIL) to modernize their Garand fleet.

This guide details common modifications for the Smith & Wesson M&P pistol, drawing from expert insights provided by a Brownells gunsmith. It covers the installation of Performance Center slide kits, Storm Lake conversion barrels for caliber changes, and Apex Tactical trigger upgrades. The video emphasizes compatibility considerations, particularly between M&P 1.0 and 2.0 frames, and highlights the benefits of aftermarket parts for enhanced performance and ergonomics.

This guide details the process of converting a Glock 21 from .45 ACP to 10mm Auto, based on expert instruction. It covers the necessary parts, including a KKM Precision barrel and a modified extractor, and outlines the disassembly and reassembly steps. The video emphasizes testing reliability and performance with various 10mm loads.