Videos tagged with KP-15

The Finnish Brutality 2024 competition pushed participants through 10 intense, combat-stress-simulating stages with high penalties. The speaker details his lightweight WWSD rifle (approx. 4.5 lbs) and the Arex Delta L pistol, highlighting challenges like the indoor medical simulation and a grueling trench stage where he sustained an ankle injury. Despite difficulties, he achieved his best rank on the final stage involving explosives and memorization.

The WWSD 2020 AR-15, featuring a KP-15 polymer lower receiver, demonstrates exceptional reliability by successfully firing after being submerged in thick mud twice. This modern AR-15 design, inspired by Eugene Stoner, proved capable of firing immediately after the first mud bath and cycling a full magazine before locking open on empty after the second, more intensive test.

This video provides an update on the ongoing lawsuit between KE Arms and GWACS concerning polymer monolithic lower receivers. The majority of claims against other defendants have been dismissed, leaving KE Arms as the sole defendant. The primary remaining claim alleges KE Arms misused confidential financial information under an NDA to gain a marketing advantage for their KP-15 lower. A trial is now scheduled for May 15th, with the speaker expressing optimism for KE Arms' defense, citing publicly available pricing information from a 2019 Brownells catalog as evidence.

In a hypothetical World War III scenario, major nations would drastically simplify firearm production to meet demand. This involves reducing machine time, especially CNC milling, and potentially returning to iron sights due to optics manufacturing bottlenecks. Innovations like the KP-15 monolithic polymer receiver, with a 65-second cycle time, exemplify this trend by eliminating multiple small parts and complex assembly steps.

This video details a custom 'What If' M16A2 build, opting for a full-auto fire control group over the M16A2's 3-round burst for improved trigger feel and tactical utility. The build features a Windham Weaponry C7 upper, a Brownells pencil barrel with a 1:7 twist, and a KE Arms KP-15 lower for better ergonomics. Reliability testing showed a preference for Magpul Gen 3 PMAGs over USGI magazines during full-auto fire.

Forgotten Weapons discusses the legal challenges faced by KE Arms, including a lawsuit from GWACS Armory. KE Arms is seeking to fund its legal defense by selling KP-15 and KP-9 receivers, as well as other merchandise. The outcome of the lawsuit could significantly impact the future production of these popular firearm components.

This video provides a comprehensive review of the What Would Stoner Do (WWSD) 2020 Ultra Lightweight KP-15 rifle. The content creator takes the rifle to the range, tests its accuracy, and details its features. The video aims to give viewers an overall impression of the rifle's performance and value, with a focus on its lightweight design. It also includes promotional material for associated apparel brands.

The WWSD 2020 rifle, now shipping at Brownells, is showcased in dynamic field testing across diverse environments, from desert drills to extreme cold in Finland. Its design features a monolithic polymer lower receiver (KP-15) and a carbon fiber handguard, built on the AR-15 platform and chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. The review highlights its performance in challenging conditions and its availability.

Ian McCollum details his custom WWSD Commando SBR build, highlighting the use of the KE Arms KP-15 monolithic lower receiver with a 10.5-inch 5.56 barrel. He discusses component choices driven by availability, such as the Tacstar carbon fiber handguard and Geissele charging handle, and justifies the fixed stock for its strength and weight benefits. The build prioritizes a lightweight, maneuverable platform for recreational shooting and competition.

This Q&A video features Matt Larosiere discussing the Rare Breed FRT trigger and Russell Phagan on painting the KP-15, alongside various firearms-related questions. Topics covered include C&R licenses, FB Radom's return, pistol slide milling and optics, specific historical firearms like the Maxim-Tokarev, Nagant 1895, Luger 1906, RSC-1917, and M1 Garand vs M14, as well as the SKS's military success. The discussion also delves into cartridge conversions, revolver calibers, WWI SMG calibers, MP-1 through MP-6 submachine guns, NFA Trusts, direct gas impingement, specific historical arms, machine gun rate of fire, WW1 rifle builds, grenade launchers, career paths in firearms, and P90 magazine reliability. It also touches on personal interests like learning French and European culture.

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.

This video provides an overview of a KP-15 Dissipator build. The creator details the development process and demonstrates how to join two Magpul handguards to achieve a rifle-length configuration. The video focuses on the custom modification and assembly of an AR-15 platform rifle.