This guide provides an expert evaluation of Expo Arms AR components, drawing on detailed analysis from a firearms instructor. It covers barrels, BCGs, receivers, and handguards, highlighting OEM sources and material specifications. The assessment emphasizes the brand's strong value proposition for 'hard use' builds, particularly when purchased during sales, while issuing a critical warning about their gas blocks.
This guide, based on expert instruction from School of the American Rifle, details the critical importance of proper feed ramp blending on AR-15 upper receivers. It highlights the severe consequences of improperly grinding aluminum feed ramps, such as removing protective anodizing and leading to premature wear and failure. The guide emphasizes careful diagnosis and vetting of gunsmiths to prevent costly damage to expensive components.
This video offers an in-depth shop tour of Killer Innovations, highlighting their manufacturing processes and advanced machinery like 6-axis lathes and vertical milling machines. It features discussions with industry figures Rick Olsen of Killer Innovations and Mike Miller, founder of Mega Arms. Key announcements include new adventures and offerings from both companies, with a significant focus on Icon Defense. The content delves into the precision manufacturing of firearm components, including pistol barrels and a new OEM handguard with a patented Drive Lock System. The video concludes with business advice and a look at upcoming products.
This guide, presented by Dave Timm, details the proper application of threadlockers to firearm components. It covers degreasing, selecting the correct threadlocker strength (low, medium, high-heat), and applying it to screws for parts like bolt catches, optic mounts, and gas blocks. Proper torque and curing times are emphasized for reliable component retention.
This episode of TGC News covers several significant developments in the firearms industry. It highlights Barrett's expansion into hunting rifles and shotguns, the merger of Zev Technologies and Mega Arms, and rapid-fire updates from SHOT Show including legal challenges against Massachusetts and affordable AK-47 kits. The segment also touches on industry consolidation and a notable self-defense incident involving a citizen with restored gun rights.
This YouTube video features a review of a Mega Arms AR-10 rifle build from Aim Surplus. The creator discusses their personal build, offering insights and commentary. The video also includes links to the creator's email list, merchandise (shirts, patches, stickers), and social media profiles. A disclaimer regarding safety, legal compliance, and the educational/entertainment purpose of the video is provided.
This video from Brownells reviews several new firearm accessories. Featured products include the Mega Arms Slide Lock charging handle for AR-15s, Cylinder and Slide's lightweight 1911 trigger component kit, a new heavy-duty brass hammer from Brownells, SilencerCo's threaded barrels for Glocks, and Magpul's QDMSling swivel. The review highlights unique features and benefits of each product.
This video offers a sneak peek of the first shots fired from a new MEGA Maten .308 rifle. The content creator, nsz85, shares initial impressions of the rifle's performance during a quick session, with plans for more comprehensive videos showcasing its capabilities in the future. Social media links and discount codes for Battle Arms Development and Tekmat are also provided.
This video showcases the uploader's personal collection of AR-15 rifles and pistols manufactured by MEGA Arms, a brand the uploader favors. The description highlights the visual appeal of the firearms with the term "gun porn" and directs viewers to MEGA Arms' website. It also includes social media links for the uploader (nsz85) and a website called "The Arms Guide." Promotional codes for Battle Arms Development and Tekmat are also provided. The video encourages subscriptions for future content.
This guide, presented by an experienced firearm builder and shooter, details the function and proper use of the AR-15's forward assist. It explains that the forward assist is a reliability feature used to manually seat a round into the chamber when the bolt carrier group doesn't fully lock into battery on its own. The video demonstrates its use with dummy rounds and compares it to the AK-47's charging handle.
This video introduces Mega Arms' new Megalithic Tactical System for AR-15 and MA-10 platforms, showcased at Shot Show 2014. A key feature is the patented Integrated Leveling System (ILS) built into the top rail, designed to aid in accurately leveling optics, scopes, and other accessories without external tools. The system is available in KeyMod configurations with 12-inch rails.
This guide details the installation of Battle Arms Development's Enhanced Pivot Pin (EPP) and Enhanced Takedown Pin (ETP) for the AR-15 platform. The EPP features a 'Easy Guide' magnet system for simplified, one-handed installation, while the ETP installation requires minor disassembly of the rear receiver components. These enhanced pins offer improved grip and easier manipulation. Instruction is provided by an experienced firearm builder, demonstrating expert-level knowledge of AR-15 components and assembly.
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