Videos tagged with Firearm Accessories

This expert-level guide details a 1000-round test evaluating the viability of $2 gardening gloves for shooting. The assessment covers durability, comfort, and value, concluding that budget gloves can offer surprisingly good performance for their cost, despite showing significant wear. The instructor's structured testing methodology and clear evaluation criteria highlight their experienced approach to gear assessment.

This expert guide provides a detailed comparison of the B5 Systems Bravo and Enhanced SOPMOD rifle stocks. The host, Brian from 1st Shot Tactical, highlights key differences in size, features, and practical applications. The Enhanced SOPMOD's notable advantage is its integrated waterproof storage tubes, ideal for batteries or NFA paperwork, while the Bravo offers a lighter, less bulky profile. Both are presented as solid choices for rifle builds.

This review of the Osight XR optic, presented by Ben Stoeger, highlights its build quality and performance as comparable to Holosun, despite a lower price point. While generally reliable, a specific issue with screw compatibility on Glock Gen 6 models is noted, requiring aftermarket solutions. The optic offers a solid value, though larger window competition sights like the Holosun 507 Comp are preferred for certain applications.

This video provides a practical demonstration of how different types of 12 Gauge shotgun ammunition perform acoustically when fired through a YHM Victra 12 suppressor. The instructor highlights that buckshot and fine shot offer the most significant sound reduction compared to slugs, with buckshot showing the greatest difference. This information is valuable for understanding suppressor effectiveness with various shotgun loads.

This video from Civilian Tactical tests the effectiveness of the YHM Victra 12 gauge shotgun suppressor with birdshot, buckshot, and slugs. The instructor demonstrates significant sound reduction across all ammunition types, noting the most pronounced difference with buckshot. The conclusion suggests birdshot or slower buckshot are ideal for achieving the quietest suppressed 12 gauge loads.

This video demonstrates the practical application of Goon Tape flip magazines for an AK platform, specifically the Rifle Dynamics Quick Hatch AK in 7.62x39. The instructor highlights how this configuration allows for a 60-round capacity on the rifle, significantly reducing reload time by eliminating the need to retrieve magazines from a belt. The technique involves ejecting the old magazine, flipping the coupled fresh magazine into position, inserting it, and charging the weapon to return to the fight.

TheYankeeMarshal, an experienced firearms instructor, expresses a strong dislike for SpeedBees speed loaders, citing their excessive size and internal spring design as significant drawbacks. He contrasts them with the 5 Star DC, suggesting it as a potentially better alternative for a Smith & Wesson 500, while also noting the high cost and bulkiness of SpeedBees impacting carry comfort.

This expert-level overview of the Holosun AEMS Pro X2, presented by Gear And Guns, details its key features. The optic boasts a versatile multi-reticle system (2 MOA dot, 65 MOA circle, or combo) available in red, green, or gold. It offers a 1.1 x 0.87-inch window, 50,000 hours of battery life with Shake Awake, and is constructed from durable 7075 T6 aluminum. The package includes a 1.63-inch lower 1/3 mount, clear lens covers, and a kill flash, all for a $400 MSRP, positioning it as a potential Eotech alternative.

This video from Shark Coast Tactical evaluates the sound suppression capabilities of the Ridgeback Defense Co. Rhodie 6K suppressor. It demonstrates audio capture at three distinct distances from the shooter: immediately next to the firearm, 50 yards away, and 100 yards down range. The visual evidence confirms the use of the Rhodie 6K on an AR-style rifle at a shooting range.

This video introduces an innovative revolver brace that replaces the stock grip with a metal wrap-around adapter, capable of holding ammunition. The brace significantly reduces felt recoil from powerful handgun cartridges by providing additional points of contact. It features an adjustable or removable comb, crucial for achieving optimal sight alignment with either iron sights or red dot optics, thereby enhancing shooting control for average users.

This guide details a practical modification inspired by competitive pistol shooters who adapted the Aimpoint 5000 for compact use. By removing the unnecessary hollow rear section of the Aimpoint 5000, which was originally designed for rifle ring mounts, shooters could create a more streamlined optic. This user-driven innovation directly led to Aimpoint developing the specialized 'Comp' series for competition and compact applications.

This video from 704 TACTICAL highlights a Monstrum deal alert featuring a variety of optics and accessories. Key items include the Optimus 1x and Ruckus 4x prism sights, various QD mounts, Shrapnel series risers for red dots, and the Beast line of rifle scopes (4-12x SFP and 5-30x FFP). The instructor emphasizes the value and specific features of each product, noting significant price reductions on many items.