Videos tagged with Gas Impingement

This video demonstrates the operation and live fire of the Colt AR-15A4 rifle. It covers essential steps from safe weapon handling and magazine loading to chambering a round and engaging a steel silhouette target. The presenter emphasizes proper technique, including controlled trigger pulls and observing the rifle's cycling action, showcasing the firearm's functionality in a focused, demonstrative manner.

This video provides an expert breakdown of the piston-driven AR-15, contrasting it with traditional gas impingement systems. The Civilian Tactical host explains the mechanical advantages, such as improved reliability and cleaner operation due to the piston's design and exhaust location. Key components like the one-piece bolt and rod are highlighted for their role in preventing carrier tilt.

This video introduces the new Rock River Arms .17 HMR rifle for 2024. It's RRA's first AR-style rifle in this caliber, designed to address the challenges of creating reliable semi-automatic .17 HMR firearms. The rifle utilizes a gas-impingement, delayed-blowback system and features RRA's two-stage NM Ultra Match trigger, Magpul furniture, and a 15" M-Lok handguard. A 10-round magazine is included. The video promises a range demonstration of the rifle in action.

This guide details how to convert a gas-impingement AR-platform rifle into a manually operated bolt-action firearm using a specialized conversion bolt, such as the Law Bolt 15. This modification aims to circumvent Illinois's assault weapon registration requirements by rendering the firearm non-semi-automatic. The process involves swapping the standard bolt carrier group with the conversion bolt, allowing for single-shot operation via manual charging.

This live Q&A session from Small Arms Solutions covers a wide range of firearms-related topics. The instructor, demonstrating significant expertise, addresses issues with Sig AR pistols, discusses the Chris Vector's ergonomics, and analyzes the potential for 5.56mm round development. He also provides insights into the 300 Blackout cartridge, the PSA KS47's performance, and the Benelli M4 shotgun's combat-proven status. The discussion extends to ammunition quality, manufacturing challenges for retro AR parts, and the debate between nitriding and chrome lining for barrels.

This guide details the basic field stripping process for an AR-15 carbine, as explained by Kevin Michalowski from USCCA. It covers separating the receivers, removing the bolt carrier group and buffer assembly, and provides essential cleaning advice. The video emphasizes the modularity of the AR-15 platform and its historical context, designed by Eugene Stoner.

Shawn Skipper from American Hunter provides an expert overview of the Taurus T4SA, Taurus's first AR-15 platform rifle. The review details its M4-based design, emphasizing the durable Melonite treatment on key components, forged receivers, and Magpul furniture. The T4SA is presented as a lightweight, USA-made carbine exceeding mil-spec durability standards, with an MSRP under $1,200.

This guide details the tool-less conversion process for the MGI Hydra Multi-Caliber Rifle, as demonstrated by Mack Gwinn. It covers swapping barrels, bolt carrier groups, and magwells to change calibers between 9mm and 7.62x39mm, highlighting the system's modularity and AR-15 compatibility. The demonstration emphasizes maintaining standard AR-15 controls throughout the caliber changes.