Videos tagged with GWACS Armory

This video discusses a lawsuit filed by GWACS Armory against KE Arms and others involved in the 'What Would Stoner Do' project and the KP15 monolithic polymer lower receiver. The speaker, an independent observer, analyzes GWACS's claims of intellectual property theft by Russell Fagan, who previously sold tooling to GWACS. The video questions the validity of these claims, citing the lack of patents, prior art, and open manufacturing practices by the original developer, Sean Nealon. It also explores potential motivations behind the lawsuit, including financial settlement or broader anti-AR-15 sentiment, particularly in light of investor Reed Oppenheimer's political contributions.

This entry details the development and challenges of the WWSD (What Would Stoner Do) rifle project, spearheaded by Karl Kasarda and InRangeTV. It covers the historical context of AR-15 design, the innovation in monolithic polymer lower receivers (from CAV-15 to KP-15), and the complex legal disputes that arose with GWACS Armory. The content highlights the technical aspects of creating a lightweight carbine and the business/legal hurdles faced by the project.

The WWSD project concludes with a 14.5-inch lightweight AR-15 carbine weighing just over 5 lbs, designed to modernize Eugene Stoner's vision. Key features include a polymer lower for durability and heat management, a carbon fiber handguard, and the omission of BUIS in favor of modern optics and night vision devices. The build prioritizes speed, handling, and reliability with high-quality components like the PDQ lever and KE Arms triggers, offering superior performance at a competitive price.

This guide details the installation of the PDQ Ambi-Bolt Catch, a component designed to enhance the ambidextrous functionality of the AR-15 platform. The video emphasizes that while the Magpul BAD Lever is a simple attachment, the PDQ requires a permanent modification to the lower receiver. Expert instructor Ian McCollum highlights the safety concerns with controls inside the trigger guard and demonstrates the significant speed advantage gained with the PDQ lever during reloads.

This video introduces the WWSD (What Would Stoner Do?) project, a deep dive into rethinking the AR-15 platform for 2017. Experts Ian McCollum and Karl Kasarda apply Eugene Stoner's original design principles—emphasizing lightweight construction and reliability—using modern materials like polymers and carbon fiber. They critique unnecessary modern additions and showcase two builds: a lightweight carbine and a DMR, highlighting key components and design choices.

This guide details a rigorous mud test procedure for an AR-15, as demonstrated by InRangeTV. It covers initial function checks, extreme submersion in mud with both dust cover closed and open, and subsequent firing. The analysis highlights the AR-15's surprising resilience due to its tighter tolerances compared to firearms like the AK-47 in such harsh conditions.