This review of the Vortex Defender ST optic, presented by an experienced firearms instructor, highlights its features and compares it to other popular red dots. The instructor praises its durability, battery life, and compatibility with common optic footprints, ultimately deeming it a worthy successor to previous favorites. The video also briefly touches on educational opportunities with the Sonoran Desert Institute.
This expert review from SHOT Show 2026 details the Mossberg 990 SPX Magpul Edition. The presenter, Scott from Mossberg, highlights its NFA-compliant 14-inch barrel, Magpul furniture, and enhanced ergonomics with oversized controls. The shotgun is optics-ready with plates for popular red dots and features a threaded barrel for suppressor use, making it a versatile option for tactical applications.
This guide details the installation of an optic onto the new Glock Gen 6 using its improved MOS system. The presenter, an experienced instructor from Gun For Hire Range, highlights the advantages over previous generations, focusing on a more secure and streamlined mounting process. Key steps involve using a Torx T10 bit and specific adapter plates to ensure proper fit and recoil stabilization.
This guide, informed by a master-rated competitive shooter with 8 years of exclusive red dot experience, covers essential considerations for selecting pistol red dot sights. It details trade-offs in window size, durability, battery options, deck height, reticle size, and bezel design. The guide also touches on optic footprints, off-body carry solutions, and training techniques like optic occlusion.
This video showcases custom Stealth Arms Platypus pistols, a full-size 9mm handgun that blends the feel of a 1911 with the functionality of Glock magazines. These performance-oriented pistols feature government-length barrels, are optics-ready for popular red dots like DeltaPoint Pro, RMR, and SRO, and are presented as suitable for competition or high-capacity self-defense. Each pistol comes with two Glock magazines and a range bag, highlighting JP Enterprises' renowned hand-finished quality.
This review focuses on the Kimber Super Jagger, a 10mm 1911 pistol. The presenter highlights its premium features, including a 6-inch ported barrel, DLC-coated slide, G10 grips, and an included Leupold DeltaPoint Pro optic. The video notes its MSRP and the resurgence of the 10mm cartridge.
This video explores the challenges of traditional Inside the Waistband (IWB) concealed carry, particularly discomfort during prolonged periods like driving. The host introduces an off-body carry solution using a 945 Industries CCW sling bag, highlighting its quick-access features and comfort. The Glock 19 with a Leupold DeltaPoint Pro is showcased as the EDC firearm.
The Yankee Marshal hosts a podcast discussing various firearms-related topics. He highlights a viewer's acquisition of a Sig Sauer P229 for $550, praising its quality. The discussion delves into ballistic comparisons between calibers like 38 Special, 9mm, 32 H&R Magnum, 327 Federal Magnum, and 357 Magnum, using a chart to illustrate power equivalencies. He also touches on the merits of red dot sights like the DeltaPoint Pro and Holosun, and offers advice on proper revolver grips.
This video reviews the Springfield Armory Ronin AOS 1911 pistol in 9mm, highlighting its integration of the Agency Arms Optics Mounting System (AOS) for red dot sights. It also features an ANR Design appendix carry holster and a Three Six Optics MPD3 red dot sight, discussing the pros and cons of 1911s in 9mm, single-stack capacity, and the benefits of red dot optics for concealed carry.
This live stream covers a wide range of firearms topics, including discussions on the Canik Rival SFx and Walther PDP Steel Frame, various optic options like the DeltaPoint Pro and RCR, and rifle categorization (MBR, GPR, SPR). The conversation also touches on home defense strategies and the effectiveness of different calibers and barrel lengths for home defense scenarios. The stream features multiple speakers sharing their experiences and opinions on gear and firearms usage.
This video from Gun For Hire provides a review of the DeltaPoint® Pro optic. The description highlights its reputation as a fan favorite within the Gun For Hire community and emphasizes its durability, being crafted from aircraft-grade aluminum to withstand abuse. It suggests that the optic offers high performance without compromising on size, and encourages viewers to visit their store to compare optics firsthand with their firearms.
Colion Noir provides an in-depth overview of his extensively modified FN SCAR 17S, detailing upgrades to the stock, trigger, optics, lighting, and suppressor. He explains the rationale behind each component choice, focusing on performance, ergonomics, and aesthetics for a short-barreled rifle (SBR) build. The video showcases a high-end tactical rifle customization process, emphasizing the value of premium components for achieving specific performance goals.
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