Videos tagged with Gear Testing

This guide details a practical test of inexpensive $2 gardening gloves for firearm use, as demonstrated by Civilian Tactical. The test involved shooting 1000 rounds of 9mm ammunition to evaluate the gloves' durability, comfort, and overall value. The findings suggest that while showing wear, these gloves offer a surprisingly robust and cost-effective option for shooters, potentially lasting thousands more rounds.

This video details a rigorous durability test of the PLX weapon light, assessing its resilience against the recoil of a 9mm pistol, the blast of 12 Gauge slugs, and the concussive forces from an AR-style rifle's muzzle brake. The testing is conducted by an experienced individual demonstrating knowledge of firearm stressors on accessories. The PLX light is shown to withstand significant abuse, even after being dislodged by a rifle's muzzle blast and subsequently subjected to repeated impacts.

This video demonstrates the Pulsefire flamethrower on a watermelon and Premier Body Armor plate. The demonstration highlights the flamethrower's intense flame output and the armor's resistance to direct flame exposure, showing charring but no penetration. The host, from the '3 of 7 Project,' exhibits safe handling and rapid fire suppression techniques.

Lucas Botkin demonstrates the El Prez drill, a dynamic shooting exercise incorporating a reload, while testing new magazine carriers from T.REX Arms. He reviews his performance, noting a 4.62-second time and areas for improvement like 'trigger freeze,' highlighting the drill's utility for practicing high-speed weapon manipulation and reload efficiency. The video showcases practical application of gear in a performance-oriented context.

This video critically examines the German Bundeswehr's procurement of Elcan SpectreDR 1-4x optics with Aimpoint Acro P-2s for the HK416 A4, highlighting significant issues with night vision compatibility and cost. It also reviews the Cloud Defensive EPL pistol light, finding its performance metrics, particularly candela output and runtime, fall short of advertised claims and competitive offerings. The analysis emphasizes the importance of objective testing and realistic performance expectations for tactical gear.

Lucas Botkin and Brantley Merriam compete in the Area 2 USPSA Championship in Phoenix, Arizona, as part of the 'SuperGuntube Squad.' The video details their performance analysis, stage planning, and gear testing, including a prototype T.REX ARMS pistol belt. Botkin, a recognized firearms instructor, shares insights on improving competitive shooting skills and encourages beginners to participate in matches.

This video explores the potential benefits and limitations of using airsoft for firearms training. While airsoft can offer valuable force-on-force scenarios for practicing movement, gear assessment, and basic tactics in a safe environment, it falls short in simulating critical aspects like recoil management, realistic engagement distances, and the true sense of urgency found in live-fire situations. The speaker emphasizes that airsoft should supplement, not replace, traditional firearms training with qualified instructors.

This video details the process of proofing stages for a Tactical Games Sniper Challenge at WYO Ranch, Texas. Lucas Botkin, a recognized tactical gear developer and instructor, demonstrates the setup and live-fire verification of complex stages. The content highlights the importance of competitive environments for testing gear and refining shooting techniques under demanding conditions.

This episode of Team Glock University emphasizes competitive shooting as the optimal training method for developing essential firearm skills under stress. It breaks down key areas like pistol manipulation, shooting skills, movement, and gear testing, highlighting how competition provides a practical platform for improvement and skill refinement. The video also touches on the importance of the shooting community and suggests GSSF as an entry point for new competitors.

This video demonstrates an extreme thermal durability test on the HUXWRX Flow 556K suppressor, conducted by Lucas Botkin of T.REX ARMS. The test involves sustained rapid fire from a forced-reset rifle until the suppressor glows red-hot, followed by a thermal shock test using bottled water. Botkin's high-energy, experimental approach showcases the equipment's limits, highlighting his expertise in pushing gear to its failure points.

This video details an experiment testing the durability of 9mm ammunition when submerged in PB Blaster for extended periods. The speaker, a firearms enthusiast and gear tester, demonstrates proper range safety and structured testing. Ammunition soaked for one week in PB Blaster was fired through a Glock 17 without issue, suggesting a high tolerance for this type of exposure.

This video from Civilian Tactical explores the potential lethality of blank ammunition. Using a Nemo Arms FX rifle and a specialized ballistic dummy head, the experiment demonstrates that while blank rounds can cause significant surface damage and pain at close range, they are unlikely to be lethal due to the absence of a projectile. The test highlights the importance of understanding firearm mechanics and safety protocols when experimenting with ammunition types.