Videos tagged with Modern Combat Rifle

This video provides an expert overview of the Sig Spear .308 battle rifle, detailing its features and context within military procurement. It covers the rifle's short-stroke piston system, ambidextrous controls, and its role as a potential successor in the Next Generation Squad Weapon program, comparing its calibers to existing rounds like the .308 Winchester. The presentation highlights various high-end accessories compatible with the platform.

This video reviews the KGM Universal Optics Rail for AK pattern rifles, developed for Ukraine to allow mounting of modern optics on existing Cnov pattern firearms. The rail attaches to the gas tube and uses the rear sight block as a locking surface. While initially skeptical, the presenter found the mount surprisingly stable for basic shooting, allowing for field stripping without removal. However, testing revealed that a significant drop onto the optic caused the mount to lose zero, and reinstallation did not fully restore it, indicating a potential durability concern under harsh conditions.

Ian McCollum, a recognized firearms expert, reviews the CZ Bren 2 MS, the civilian semi-automatic variant of the modern Bren 2 military rifle. He highlights its international military adoption, modular M-LOK handguard, ambidextrous controls, and compatibility with STANAG magazines. The review emphasizes its appeal to collectors seeking a semi-auto version of a current-issue military firearm.

This review of the FN SCAR 16 highlights its design as a predecessor to modern combat rifles, featuring a one-piece aluminum upper, adjustable short-stroke piston system, and a modular stock. While acknowledging its excellent performance with minimal recoil and ergonomic controls, the reviewer expresses a personal preference for the AK platform due to the SCAR's perceived lack of character. The SCAR's influence on contemporary weapon systems is noted, with a brief mention of the CZ Bren 2 as a potential evolution.

This guide details the field stripping process for the AK-12, Russia's current combat rifle, as demonstrated by Brandon Herrera. It covers disassembly of the dust cover, recoil spring, and bolt carrier group, highlighting key features like the four-position fire selector and integrated sights. The information is presented with technical critique, offering insights into the rifle's design and functionality for intermediate users.

This review of the IWI Galil Ace Gen 2 SAR by Honest Outlaw provides an expert look at a modern combat rifle. The video details its AK-derived lineage, Gen 2 upgrades like a two-stage trigger and AR-style buffer, and practical handling characteristics. Honest Outlaw, an experienced reviewer, highlights its reliability, ergonomics, and performance with optics, while also noting its substantial weight and trigger reset.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Beretta AR 70, a 5.56x45mm rifle developed in the early 1970s. It highlights the rifle's origins, influenced by Eugene Stoner's designs but with Beretta's own innovations, aiming for a more affordable and robust alternative to existing platforms. The AR 70 is characterized by its substantial sheet metal construction, gas piston operation, and M16-style sights, offering a state-of-the-art design for its era.

This video highlights the Sig Sauer MCX as a versatile weapon system, emphasizing its "total solution" approach by Sig Sauer. It details the MCX's ability to be configured for multiple calibers (5.56 NATO, 300 Blackout, 7.62x39mm) and its short-stroke gas piston system, which allows for a folding stock and fully operational use with the stock folded. The system also features an adjustable gas block for suppressed and unsuppressed use, and compatibility with Sig's lightweight quick-detach suppressors.