Videos tagged with Mark Westrom

This review highlights the Bula Defense M14 as a superior example of the platform, praising its exceptional manufacturing quality derived from forged steel components. The speaker, initially critical of the M14's historical military role, finds this Bula version impressive for its craftsmanship and performance, even noting its accuracy and reliability over 1400 rounds. The video also delves into the M14's design evolution from the M1 Garand and compares its heat-induced accuracy shift to the AR-10 platform.

This live Q&A session from Small Arms Solutions covers a wide range of firearms-related topics. The instructor, with apparent deep knowledge, addresses questions on BCG finishes, muzzle device installation, cartridge case materials, rifle compatibility with specific ammunition, firearm maintenance, and preferred firearms for various roles. He also discusses the quality of various manufacturers like PSA, Centurion Arms, and Armalite, offering detailed insights based on extensive testing and experience. The session highlights the importance of proper firearm design, material selection, and maintenance for reliability and performance.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Armalite AR-10 Super SASS rifle, detailing its history, design evolution, and technical specifications. The presenter, with apparent expertise, highlights the rifle's origins stemming from Mark Westrom's work and its development as a competitor in the M110 trials. Key features like the M14 magazine conversion, free-floating handguard, Magpul PRS stock, and specific barrel details are discussed, along with performance observations at the range.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Armalite AR-10 A2, a rifle designed to mimic the M16A2 in a 7.62 caliber package. The presenter, who received the rifle as a wedding gift in 2000, details its unique features, particularly its adaptation to use M14 magazines due to the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban. The review highlights the rifle's construction, its historical context, and its reliability, contrasting it with later AR-10 variants and the SR-25.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Armalite AR-10B, a retro-styled rifle manufactured in the late 1990s. Ian McCollum details its historical context, design choices influenced by the original AR-10 and legal restrictions like the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban, and technical specifications including its use of modified M14 magazines. The analysis highlights the rifle's unique features and its place in AR-platform evolution.

This video from the 2013 SHOT Show features Mark Westrom presenting Armalite's new product lineup for that year. While specific models are not detailed in the description, the context of SHOT Show and Armalite implies a focus on rifles and potentially other firearms manufactured by the company. It serves as an overview of upcoming releases from a well-known firearms manufacturer.