Videos tagged with Field Expedient Repair

This video details how to use a standard firearm cleaning kit to clear various types of stuck case malfunctions in an AR-15 platform rifle. It covers techniques for cases with intact rims, separated heads, and ripped-off rims, emphasizing the importance of the cleaning rod and chamber brush. The instructor also introduces the Lev AR device as an alternative for clearing cases with intact rims.

This guide, presented by SHORTSHOT TONY, demonstrates an advanced technique for clearing stubborn rifle and handgun malfunctions using USGI steel cleaning rods. It emphasizes safety and provides a practical method for dealing with stuck casings when standard procedures fail. The instruction highlights the importance of having essential tools for unexpected range issues.

This guide details the extreme durability testing of a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 pistol, as demonstrated by Micah Mayfield and Rand. The video showcases the firearm's resilience through various abuse scenarios, including impacts, submersion, heat, and crushing, highlighting its robust design and mechanical limits. The content is presented with high energy and a focus on demonstrating the firearm's capabilities under duress, reflecting the expertise of the presenters in firearms testing.

This guide details how to address a squib load, a dangerous condition where a projectile lodges in the barrel. It also covers a field expedient repair for a loose receiver screw. The Sterling SMG build, while modernized, highlights the challenges of maintaining reliability in such builds.

This expert guide from Dave at Tactical Hyve demonstrates an effective, low-cost method for clearing firearm malfunctions using a modified paint can opener. The technique focuses on efficiently removing stuck casings from an AR-15 chamber, a common issue that can be time-consuming with standard tools. The guide also covers optimal stowage on a plate carrier for rapid access in tactical situations.

This guide details how to operate an AK-47/AKM platform in emergency scenarios without a dust cover or recoil spring, as demonstrated by AK Operators Union. It covers functional testing, manual cycling, and parts swapping for battlefield adaptability. The instruction emphasizes safety precautions, including mandatory eye protection and awareness of potential malfunctions.

This guide details a field-expedient modification to fix a wobbly Tapco folding stock on an Arsenal SGL21 rifle using JB Weld. The process involves sanding contact points and applying JB Weld to create a solid, fixed stock, thereby increasing the length of pull for improved shooting ergonomics, particularly in prone positions. This modification is presented as a solution for shooters experiencing discomfort or instability with standard AK furniture.