Videos tagged with Green Mountain Barrel

This review provides an in-depth look at the Green Mountain 12.7" AR-15 barrel, including detailed borescope analysis and accuracy testing with various ammunition types. The expert assessment highlights potential issues with gas port size and machining, while also evaluating the barrel's performance for its price point. It's recommended for those seeking a budget-friendly option for general use or 'blasting'.

The Ikon Weapons Micro Galil is presented as a unique and eye-catching 5.56 pistol, drawing design cues from the AK-47 platform. It features an 8.3-inch 4140 steel barrel, a polymer handguard, and ambidextrous safety controls. The pistol is available in military green and coyote tan, and notably includes a 35-round magazine, a range bag, and a cleaning kit as part of its value proposition.

This video provides a detailed comparison between an RPK and an AK-47, both built from Romanian parts kits by Atlantic Arms Manufacturing. The presenter, who has experience building AKs, highlights key differences in construction, such as the RPK's heavier barrel and bulged trunnion for sustained fire. He emphasizes the importance of inspecting build quality, particularly rivets and sight alignment, and discusses the 'battlefield pickup' aesthetic achieved through deliberate wear on some components. The RPK is recommended for experienced AK enthusiasts, while the AK-47 is suggested as a more practical first purchase due to its lighter weight and maneuverability.

This review covers a post-ban, non-neutered Romanian MD63 AKM variant. The firearm features a threaded barrel, bayonet lug, and a numbers-matching part kit dated to 1986. It was reassembled with an American receiver (Childers), barrel (Green Mountain), and a notable trigger. The reviewer highlights its surprising accuracy at 300 yards with iron sights and praises its tight tolerances and forged internals, deeming it one of the best shooting AKs encountered.

This video showcases a custom-built firearm referred to as 'The Josh Project.' The description highlights its construction using a new Green Mountain barrel and salvaged materials. Key modifications include a modified Small Siler lock with a Chambers improved tumbler, a lined, coned, and countersunk touch hole, and it is described as exceptionally fast and well-built. The firearm is chambered in .40 caliber.

This guide details the process of building a custom Rhodesian-style AKM, drawing inspiration from historical firearms used in the Rhodesian Bush War. It covers sourcing components like Romanian parts kits and Polish receivers, barrel installation, and applying authentic camouflage finishes. The build emphasizes historical accuracy and functional retro aesthetics, requiring advanced gunsmithing skills and specialized tools.

This review of the Century Arms C39V2 Alpha after 600 rounds highlights its aesthetic appeal and initial accuracy. However, significant concerns arise regarding heat management, with the wood furniture becoming excessively hot and screws backing out. Internal inspection revealed deformation on the piston head and bolt, potentially linked to sharp grooves in the gas tube. While the rifle functioned, these issues suggest potential long-term durability concerns under heavy use.

This video provides an in-depth, under-the-hood look at the DDI Hammer Forged AK47S rifle, manufactured in the USA. The review highlights key features such as the US-made components, enhanced safety selector, 90-degree gas block with integrated front sight, and the hammer-forged bolt carrier and bolt. It also discusses the barrel specifications, including the 4150 steel and 14-1 LH threading, and notes the adjustable rear sight marked up to 800 meters. Magazine compatibility is tested with various magazines, showing good fitment. The internal components, including the trigger group, trunnion, and bolt, are examined for quality and manufacturing methods.

This review covers the DDI stamped AK-47, highlighting its construction from a Hungarian parts kit and a Green Mountain 4140 barrel treated with a Fenite finish. The reviewer notes improvements made based on pre-production feedback, such as a widened magwell. Accuracy testing at 100 yards showed groups around 2.75 inches with Wolf ammo and closer to 2 inches with PMC and Winchester, demonstrating good performance for a quality US-made barrel.

This review covers the DDI AK-47U underfolding rifle chambered in 7.62x39. Built on a 1950s Bulgarian parts kit with US-made components, the rifle features a milled 4140 steel receiver, Green Mountain 4140 Chrome L barrel, and a KG Gun Kote finish. The reviewer highlights its excellent fit and finish, reliable performance after 500+ rounds with a single early malfunction, and respectable accuracy with iron sights. The underfolding stock offers compactness, though cheek weld is noted as less comfortable than fixed stocks.

This video tests a prototype 14.5-inch Green Mountain AR-15 barrel with a 1:6 twist rate. The instructor evaluates its performance with various ammunition types, including 55-grain Wolf, 55-grain Freedom Munitions, 62-grain M855, and 75-grain Hornady TAP, at 100 yards. The testing aims to assess the benefits and potential drawbacks of a fast twist rate in a shorter barrel, specifically looking for jacket separation and group consistency.

This video provides an in-depth look at the new DDI AK47U rifle from Destructive Devices Industries. The review highlights its 7.62x39mm caliber, traditional underfolding stock, Bulgarian Bakelite furniture, and 4140 steel receiver. The host, demonstrating high expertise, also tests magazine compatibility with various brands and showcases a muzzle device swap. The MSRP is noted at $949.