Videos tagged with Forward Charging Handle

This video reviews the CMMG Descent as an alternative to the AR-15, highlighting its short-stroke gas piston system, forward charging handle, and significant parts commonality with the AR-15. The presenter demonstrates its reliability, soft shooting characteristics, and ease of field stripping, noting that while the bolt, cam pin, and firing pin are AR-15 standard, the bolt carrier and recoil system are proprietary. The video also touches on the importance of gunsmithing and recommends Modern Gun School.

This review covers the GForce Micro Blade 5K, a compact 9mm PDW. It highlights its Glock magazine compatibility, aluminum construction, forward charging handle, and blowback operation. The video provides a detailed field strip and reassembly guide, emphasizing its AR-15-like controls and budget-friendly price point, making it a viable option for a personal defense weapon.

This video provides a first look at the Global Ordnance Monolith Rifle, highlighting its innovative monolithic barrel, gas block, and muzzle device machined from a single piece of stock. It details features like the folding adjustable stock, ambidextrous controls, forward charging handle, and Dead Air Keymount muzzle device, noting its potential appeal for states with threaded barrel restrictions. The rifle is praised for its value and reliability, having received a Golden Trigger Award for Most Innovative Long Gun.

The CMMG Mk47 Dissent is a 7.62x39mm AR-15 platform rifle featuring a robust .308 size bolt for enhanced durability. It utilizes AK-47 magazines and incorporates a bufferless recoil system, enabling a folding stock and compact form factor. The rifle also boasts a reversible forward charging handle and a manual bolt catch, addressing common AR platform limitations for the 7.62x39 caliber.

This video provides a product spotlight on Foxtrot Mike (FM) Upper Receivers, specifically the Mike-15 Gen2 and Mike-102 models. The discussion highlights unique internal operating systems that eliminate the need for a traditional buffer tube, allowing for the easy mounting of folding stocks. The Mike-15 Gen2 is available in rifle and pistol configurations with various barrel lengths, emphasizing efficient gas management for reliability even with shorter barrels. The Mike-102 is presented as an AK-AR hybrid, designed for AK magazine compatibility and proven reliable through extensive testing. The video also teases the potential development of an "x39" Mike-102.

The Trailblazer Pivot is reviewed as a unique, innovative firearm designed for concealability. While its build quality and lock-up are praised, significant ergonomic issues, a lack of last-round bolt hold-open, and inconsistent accuracy, especially with suppressors, detract from its value. The reviewer found the MSRP of nearly $1800 to be high given the drawbacks.

This video provides first shots and impressions of the Sig 556 rifle, highlighting its unique blend of AR-15 and AK features. The reviewer notes its comfortable ergonomics, surprisingly soft recoil due to the piston system, and good accuracy, despite experiencing a couple of malfunctions with an older, used firearm. The Sig 556 is presented as a cool-factor rifle with heritage, offering a blend of AK reliability concepts with AR usability.

This video features an interview with Bob Faxon, the designer of the ARAK 21, discussing its inception and technical features. Faxon explains the design philosophy behind the ARAK 21, which aims to combine the best aspects of the AR-15 and AK-47 platforms. Key features highlighted include its long-stroke gas piston system, interchangeable barrels for various calibers, and an ambidextrous, non-reciprocating forward charging handle. The discussion emphasizes the firearm's robust construction and innovative design choices aimed at improving operator convenience and reliability.