Videos tagged with KP-15

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Finnish Brutality 2024 shooting competition, detailing its intense physical and mental challenges. The speaker, an experienced competitor, breaks down various stages, highlighting the unique demands that simulate combat stress. He also offers insights into specific gear used, including the WWSD rifle and Arex Delta L pistol, emphasizing the importance of preparation and mental fortitude for such demanding events.

This video demonstrates the extreme reliability of the WWSD 2020 AR-15, developed by KE Arms and Brownells, under harsh environmental conditions. Instructor Karl Kasarda, with high authority in firearms testing, submerges the rifle in mud twice, including direct contamination of the action, and fires it successfully after each test. The WWSD 2020, featuring a KP-15 polymer lower receiver, proves its capability to function even when heavily soiled.

This video provides an expert-level update on the ongoing lawsuit between KE Arms and GWACS concerning polymer monolithic lower receivers. The discussion details the dismissal of most claims and defendants, focusing on the remaining allegations of KE Arms misusing confidential information under an NDA. The speaker, Ian McCollum, offers insights into the legal proceedings, including settlement conference outcomes and the upcoming trial date, while also encouraging support for KE Arms through product purchases.

This video explores the concept of 'last ditch' firearms production during a hypothetical World War III scenario, drawing on historical examples and modern manufacturing insights. Expert Ian McCollum details how wartime pressures would necessitate simplifying designs to reduce production time and material costs, potentially leading to the widespread adoption of polymer receivers like the KP-15 and a return to iron sights. The discussion highlights the critical role of manufacturing bottlenecks, such as CNC milling time, in dictating firearm design evolution during large-scale conflicts.

This video provides an update on the lawsuit between KE Arms and GWACS, highlighting how viewer actions helped KE Arms' case. Expert analysis explains the legal strategy involving trade secrets and discovery violations. The speaker, demonstrating extensive knowledge of firearms and legal matters, encourages support for KE Arms by purchasing their products.

KE Arms is facing a lawsuit from GWACS Armory, leading to significant legal bills. To fund their defense, they are selling their KP-15 and KP-9 receivers. The outcome of this lawsuit could impact the future production of the KP-15 and WWSD rifles, highlighting the importance of community support for firearms manufacturers facing legal challenges.

This guide, informed by Navy SEAL Coch, details how to build a versatile AR-15 platform suitable for multiple roles. It covers essential accessories like red dot sights and flashlights, specialized builds for lightweight or home defense applications, and ergonomic considerations for shooting stances and sling configurations. The emphasis is on modularity and choosing common calibers for a reliable go-to rifle.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, featuring Ian McCollum, delves into the engineering reasons why captive takedown pins are not standard on all rifles. McCollum explains the mechanical requirements for captive pins, primarily the need for specific receiver material properties and internal space, contrasting designs like the AR-15 with polymer-based platforms such as the KP-15, VHS-2, and MDRX. The discussion highlights the trade-offs between convenience, manufacturing cost, material integrity, and complexity in rifle design.

This review of the KE Arms KP-15 WWSD AR-15 highlights its lightweight polymer construction and unique features like the JP captured spring system. However, it critically examines its high price point, significant upper-to-lower receiver wiggle, average accuracy, and issues with light primer strikes on steel-cased ammunition. The reviewer suggests that while the concept is interesting, the execution and cost do not justify its value compared to other options.

This review covers the WWSD 2020 Ultra Lightweight KP-15 rifle, a modern take on Eugene Stoner's AR-15 design. The rifle emphasizes lightweight construction, featuring a Faxon pencil barrel, carbon fiber handguard, and a polymer KE Arms KP-15 lower receiver. It incorporates a Young Manufacturing HMB bolt carrier group and a JP Silent Captured Spring for enhanced reliability and reduced recoil. Accuracy tests were performed, demonstrating varying results with different ammunition types.

This video showcases the WWSD 2020 rifle, designed by KE Arms and available at Brownells, through rigorous field testing. Expert instruction from Ian McCollum demonstrates its performance in dynamic shooting drills in a desert environment and its reliability in extreme cold weather conditions, highlighting its robust design and operational capabilities.

This video showcases new firearm products from Midwest Industries, KE Arms, and Wilson Combat. Paul Levy from Brownells demonstrates the Midwest Industries Professional Armorer's Wrench, a multi-tool designed for AR-15 and AR-308 builds, repairs, and maintenance. It includes various wrench functions, a hammer, and a bottle opener. The video also highlights the Wilson Combat Ranger-Contour Match-Grade AR-15 Barrel in 5.56 NATO with an intermediate-length gas tube for improved reliability and recoil management. Additionally, the Midwest Industries AR-15 M-Series Two-Piece Drop-In Handguard is presented as an easy upgrade for older A1/A2 rifles to a modern M-LOK tactical handguard. Finally, the KE Arms KP-15 Trap Door Buttplate is shown for the KP-15 lower receiver, offering storage access.