This episode of The Gun Collective podcast features Jon Patton discussing the state of the suppressor industry with guests Kyle Grob of KG Made and Tom Bowers of Bowers Group. They delve into company backgrounds, emerging trends, the impact of legislation like the Hearing Protection Act (HPA), the relevance of advocacy groups such as the American Suppressor Association (ASA), the effects of bans on businesses, and creative suppressor design ideas. The conversation also addresses the common question of why silencers are expensive. The episode highlights sponsors like Vertx and Kinetic Development Group.
This review delves into the rare Israeli AR-7 Pilot Survival Rifle, highlighting its unique modifications like a wire sliding stock and FAL pistol grip. The video compares it to modern variants, discusses its historical context with the Israeli Air Force, and notes its extreme rarity in the US. The speaker praises the trigger on this specific Armalite-produced model and emphasizes the need for high-velocity ammunition for reliable cycling.
This video demonstrates the critical importance of secure silencer mounting. It experimentally loosens a direct-thread 5.56 suppressor, revealing significant point-of-impact shifts even at 1/4 turn loose. A baffle strike (end cap strike) occurs at 5 revolutions loose, damaging the suppressor but surprisingly not altering decibel readings. The test concludes that alternative mounting systems like taper mounts or ratcheting locks are essential to prevent dangerous baffle strikes and maintain accuracy.
This video details a one-mile shot attempt with a Desert Tech SRS Covert rifle chambered in .338 Lapua Magnum. It highlights the challenges of extreme long-range shooting, including the need for precise ammunition, scope adjustments, and accounting for external ballistics like spin drift and the Coriolis effect. The quick-change barrel system and bullpup design of the SRS are also showcased.
This video from The Gun Collective features Jon Patton visiting the Seekins Precision booth at SHOT Show 2019. He gets a close look at the Seekins SSR Rifle and Pistol, which are presented in partnership with KG Made. The video provides a glimpse of these firearms from a major industry event. Links to the sponsor New Frontier Armory, TGC's Patreon, and their Amazon shop are included, along with social media links and contact information.
This episode of The Gun Collective Podcast (Ep. 045) features Jon Patton in conversation with guests Dustin Coleman (Cole-Tac) and Kyle Grob (KG Made and RMS Squared Suppressors). They delve into the topic of firearm suppressors, exploring the reasons behind their cost. The episode is sponsored by Birchwood Casey and supported by The Gun Collective's Patreon community. Show notes and links are available via a provided URL.
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