Videos tagged with Faxon Firearms

This video covers Day 3 of the NRA Show 2026 in Houston, Texas, featuring interviews with attendees and showcasing new products. Key highlights include the Ace Virtual Shooting experience, discussions on Faxon Firearms' products, Fostech's 50 BMG, Sig Sauer's P320 Reserve, and the upcoming Goat Guns GP5 and musket. The event also touched upon suppressor technology advancements and the general atmosphere of the show.

This video provides an expert-level breakdown of two custom AR-style rifle builds: one in 6mm ARC and another in 8.6 Blackout. The presenter, Justin from Cerebral Firearms, details specific components from manufacturers like Faxon Firearms, Griffin Armament, and Ranier Arms, offering insights into build choices and potential upgrades. He also touches on the use of the ACE Virtual Shooting Trainer and discusses the implications of upcoming gun legislation in Virginia.

This video provides updates on channel status and showcases new firearm accessories. The host introduces the Addabal thermal prototype, detailing its features, reticle options, and intended use for coyote hunting. He also discusses the quality and pricing of Chinese optics like Holosun, and mentions specific firearm components and potential issues with a Criterion barrel.

This entry details a collaboration between Faxon Firearms and the CMP to recreate the M1 Garand Gas Trap rifle. Faxon manufactures key components, including specialized pre-fit barrels, to streamline assembly. The unique gas trap system captures gas at the muzzle. These rifles are anticipated for release through the CMP in late spring or early summer.

Dustin Wallace of Faxon Firearms provides an expert overview of their new ultralight Ion Series AR-15s and modular Coresync suppressors. The Ion series features sub-5-pound weights, carbon fiber handguards, and specialized barrels. The Coresync suppressor boasts a modular design with carbon scraping blades and a Haynes 282 core for durability. A prototype QD mount utilizing offsetting tapers for a secure lockup was also showcased.

This video provides an overview of a charity auction benefiting the Youth Shooting Sports Alliance (YSSA), a joint effort by NSSF and GunBroker.com held at SHOT Show. It highlights a diverse range of donated firearms, including collectible pieces like the last Winchester 94 from the Connecticut factory and a Ruger No. 1 75th Anniversary edition. The auction emphasizes broad industry support and ensures 100% of proceeds go towards youth shooting sports equipment.

This video from Gun Talk Media features Ryan Gresham testing the new .338 ARC cartridge. He compares Hornady's supersonic and subsonic loads at 100 yards using a Faxon Ion-X Ultralight rifle equipped with a Huxwrx suppressor. The test highlights the significant difference in point of impact between the two ammunition types, with the subsonic rounds dropping considerably more, demonstrating their distinct ballistic properties and potential applications.

This Arfcom Breaking News episode covers a patent dispute involving Griffin Armament and Center Firearms regarding 3D printed suppressors, highlighting Griffin's claim to have pioneered the technology. It also discusses a new New York law mandating firearm seizures during domestic violence calls, raising due process concerns. Additionally, the segment touches on potential EBT benefit disruptions due to a government shutdown and introduces a new Faxon Ascent AR-15 in 350 Legend.

This video explores the 8.6 Blackout cartridge, highlighting its impressive performance through milk jugs, comparable to a 50 BMG. The discussion covers its development from 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 cases, the use of monolithic copper bullets designed for expansion, and its suitability for both gas guns (AR-10 platform) and bolt actions. The cartridge is praised for its enjoyable, low recoil impulse, making it ideal for extended range sessions and effective for hunting applications like hog hunting.

This guide explains the fundamental differences between 9mm PCC bolt carriers and standard AR-15 bolt carriers, focusing on the direct blowback system. It details why 9mm bolts are typically one-piece, heavier, and lack rotating locking lugs. Key distinctions like integrated ejectors, the necessity of a heavy bolt and strong recoil spring, and the evolution of bolt ramps to mitigate trigger slap are covered. The video also touches on magazine compatibility (Colt, Glock, Hybrid) and the importance of bolt weight for safe cycling.

This guide details the modification process for a custom AR-15 build engineered for zero recoil, as demonstrated by Reno May. Key components include a Geissele SD-3G trigger, Unrivaled Technologies muzzle brake and buffer system, and a Superlative Arms adjustable gas block. The focus is on reducing reciprocating mass and precisely tuning the gas system for flat shooting and speed, suitable for advanced builders seeking peak performance.