This guide details the field stripping and modularity features of the Rideout Arsenal Dragon, a new handgun design. It highlights the tool-less disassembly, interchangeable muzzle devices via a tri-lug system, and compatibility with Springfield Echelon magazines. The video emphasizes the unique lever-delayed blowback operating system and the non-reciprocating optics carrier (NROC).
This video provides an expert overview of the top 5 new pistols unveiled at SHOT Show 2026, featuring insights from Classic Firearms' team based on hands-on testing. The review covers a range of firearms from entry-level options like the FN 309 to high-end, innovative designs such as the Rideout Arsenal Dragon, highlighting key features, performance aspects, and target audiences for each model.
This video provides an expert-level showcase of the Rideout Arsenal Dragon, highlighting its innovative N-ROC (Non-Reciprocating Optics Carrier) and lever-delayed blowback system. The demonstration emphasizes how these features contribute to reduced muzzle flip and improved shooting dynamics, making it a noteworthy contender in the competition handgun market. The firearm is presented with high authority, detailing its technical specifications and design advantages.
This guide details the tool-less modularity of the Rideout Arsenal Dragon Pistol, as demonstrated by Travis from Rideout Arsenal at SHOT Show 2026. Key features include easy removal of muzzle devices and backstraps, highlighting the firearm's user-friendly customization. The demonstration emphasizes the innovative design and practical application of its modular components.
This guide details the tool-less disassembly of the Rideout Arsenal Dragon, focusing on its modular components and the process for swapping the interchangeable front 'nose' piece. The firearm utilizes a unique lever-delayed blowback system and a non-reciprocating optics carrier. The guide emphasizes safety during the disassembly process.
Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides an expert-level breakdown of the Rideout Arsenal Dragon pistol. He details its unique lever-delayed blowback operating system, tool-less disassembly, and low bore axis design, comparing it to the Laugo Alien. The review highlights the pistol's ambidextrous features and use of Springfield Echelon magazines.
Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides a technical deep-dive into the Rideout Arsenal Dragon pistol. He highlights its innovative lever-delayed blowback system, emphasizing how it manages recoil for a linear impulse and reduced muzzle flip due to its extremely low bore axis. The review also covers the ambidextrous controls and the unique 1911-style sliding trigger, offering valuable insights for firearm enthusiasts interested in advanced pistol mechanisms.
This Q&A session with Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons covers a wide range of firearms topics, from historical Finnish Mosins and the evolution of NATO cartridges to modern firearm development and controversial designs. McCollum discusses the provenance of Finnish Mosins, the rationale behind NATO's cartridge standardization over rifle standardization, and the technical challenges of advanced grenade systems like the XM25. He also touches on the viability of various pistol and rifle designs, the future of ammunition, and the durability of classic machine guns like the Maxim.
This expert review from PewView, a high-tier firearms influencer, provides an in-depth look at the innovative Rideout Arsenal Dragon pistol. The analysis covers its unique lever-delayed blowback action, modular design, and straight-pull trigger, supported by detailed mechanical explanations and high-speed 4K footage. The Dragon is compared against competitors like the Laugo Alien and Nighthawk Firehawk, focusing on recoil and muzzle rise reduction.
This video provides an expert-level analysis of the FAMAS G1, a simplified export variant of the FAMAS F1, by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The G1 was designed for cost-effectiveness, featuring a simplified trigger guard, removal of rifle grenade hardware, and stripped-down controls. Despite its innovative design, it failed to secure export sales due to market shifts and corporate mergers.
This entry details the FAMAS G1, an export-oriented variant of the FAMAS rifle, as presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The G1 features significant production simplifications, including an integrated polymer lower receiver, a smoothed barrel without grenade launcher features, and the removal of night sights, all aimed at reducing manufacturing complexity and cost for international markets.
This video from TheGunCollective provides a rapid-fire update on new firearm releases and accessories. It highlights the innovative Rideout Arsenal Dragon pistol with its low bore axis and lever-delayed blowback system, noting its high MSRP launch kit. The segment also briefly showcases new revolvers from Chiappa and Charter Arms, along with optics from Vortex and other brands, promoting a discount code for Optics Planet.
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