This video aims to expose common firearm modifications that negatively impact accuracy and performance. It warns viewers against wasting money on ineffective "upgrades" by detailing "stupid" gun features and accessories that can lead to failures, legal issues, and reduced shooting capabilities. The content promises to reveal the "20 WORST gun modifications" based on gunsmith advice and shooting reports, covering everything from cheap optics and barrel threading to trigger jobs and "tactical" accessories, encouraging viewers to watch before making any changes.
This "American Rifleman Television" feature segment revisits Silencer Central to provide a closer look at their operations and how they are simplifying the suppressor buying process. The video highlights Silencer Central's efforts to overcome regulatory hurdles and reduce wait times for customers, aiming to bring approval times down to 45-90 days. It also showcases their in-house barrel-threading service and their commitment to customer satisfaction through process automation and business expansion. The company's core philosophy revolves around making the suppressor acquisition experience easy and efficient for first-time owners.
This "American Rifleman Television" feature segment explores Silencer Central, a company founded by Brandon Maddox to simplify the National Firearms Act (NFA) suppressor acquisition process. Maddox, a former pharmacist, streamlined purchasing by offering online/phone consultations, creating free gun trusts, and facilitating direct-to-door shipping of suppressors. The company, headquartered in South Dakota with a large facility and 142 employees, also maintains FFL licensed locations in every state where silencers are legal, with W2 employees handling final compliance and delivery. Silencer Central has expanded to offer its own line of suppressors and services like barrel threading and NFA trust guidance, aiming to make the NFA process "turn-key."
This video showcases the WASR-3, a Romanian 5.56 AK variant, highlighting its post-ban configuration and necessary modifications. Key upgrades include an ALG trigger for improved performance and the use of rare Wieger magazines for reliability. The demonstration also covers the challenges of finding compatible magazines and the manual threading of the barrel for a slant brake.
This "Smyth Busters" episode from Brownells Gun Techs Caleb and Steve investigates the common firearm myth that suppressors reduce gun accuracy. The experts clarify that simply installing a suppressor does not inherently impact a firearm's accuracy. However, they explain that improper installation, particularly misaligned threads from a poorly executed threading job on a barrel, can indeed compromise accuracy. They emphasize the importance of using an alignment gauge and suggest using shims instead of crush washers for timing suppressors on platforms like the AR-15 and AR-308, as advised by "Uncle Steve."
This YouTube video features a range demonstration of a custom Crickett pistol with a 3D-printed chassis. The creator explains why this particular firearm is enjoyable to shoot and highly recommends checking out their previous and older videos on the same topic. The video also credits the music artist '@Full Tac' and expresses gratitude to 'Wizard of Lathes' from barrelthreading.com for rethreading the pistol barrel for a more compact design.
This YouTube video features a range demonstration of a "Der Lisle" style integrally suppressed rifle chambered in .45 ACP. The creator, previously having showcased the build process, now focuses on live-fire footage, including sketchy audio testing and hitting steel targets. The video highlights the unique suppressed rifle and mentions barrel threading services by barrelthreading.com and music by @Full Tac.
This video details the process of modifying a CZ 527 Carbine by shortening and threading the barrel for suppressor compatibility. The owner wanted to enable the use of various 30 caliber suppressors beyond their specific SureFire SOCOM 762 Mini. The gunsmithing work, performed by Brad of IAT, involved cutting the barrel to 12 inches and adding a target crown, allowing for easy swapping of muzzle devices. The owner expresses anticipation for further range testing with the customized rifle.
This video provides an update on a modified Crickett .22LR folding pistol, often referred to as a "survival" pistol. The presenter highlights improvements such as a shorter barrel and a more streamlined brace setup. The description also emphasizes the increased storage capacity within the firearm. A call to action directs viewers to www.barrelthreading.com for barrel threading services.
This video demonstrates a DIY suppressed SKS build, focusing on threading the barrel for a quick-detach OSS Helix QD suppressor. It highlights the importance of proper tools like the CNC Warrior threading kit and the pilot tool for straight threads. The guide emphasizes checking bore concentricity for safety and explains how the OSS suppressor's forward gas venting allows the SKS to cycle reliably without internal modifications.
This video provides an update on a short-barreled .410 AR firearm build. The firearm has been updated with Cerakote finishing by Sheffield Tactical and features a threaded barrel. This modification allows for the attachment of the original flash hider and ATI chokes. The creator expresses satisfaction with the Cerakote work and highlights the versatility added by the threaded barrel.
This video continues the "Second Chance" project, focusing on a used Remington 700 rifle. Part 2 details the process of disassembling the rifle to shorten the barrel by approximately 6 inches, followed by threading and tapering it. The rifle is then re-tested at the range with the Q Side Chick Chassis, showing significantly improved accuracy. The video highlights how chassis systems and minor gunsmithing can revitalize older firearms. It also briefly mentions the "loadout" including a Q T-shirt and Tactical Distributors pants.
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