Videos tagged with Craig Boddington

This video features retired USMC Col. Craig Boddington reviewing the Kel-Tec SU-16E, a unique sport-utility carbine. The review highlights its lightweight design (4.7 pounds), gas-piston operation, and AR-15-like ergonomics. Boddington examines the right-side reciprocating charging handle, the six-position adjustable CAR-style stock, and the 16-inch barrel with a 1:7-inch twist rate, noting its suitability for stabilizing heavier bullets. The video also demonstrates its performance with Hornady Black 62-grain FMJ ammo, paired with a TruGlo Ignite Mini Compact red dot, concluding it's an affordable, accurate, and reliable 5.56mm NATO carbine.

This video provides a comprehensive review of the Springfield Armory XD-M 10mm pistol. It highlights the resurgence of the 10mm cartridge and how modern firearm designs, like the XD-M, make shooting this powerful round more manageable. The review details key features such as barrel length options (5.25-inch and 4.5-inch), 15+1 capacity, red fiber-optic front sights, and the slide cut that ensures consistent slide weight across models. The video also emphasizes the importance of interchangeable backstraps for improved control and the stabilizing effect of adding a light like the Streamlight TLR-1 HL. The Springfield Armory XD-M 10mm is recommended for those seeking a controllable handgun with significant stopping power.