Videos tagged with Piston Systems

This video provides a comprehensive preview of upcoming content from Small Arms Solutions, focusing on detailed reviews and comparisons of various firearms. The instructor plans to cover the technical differences between direct impingement and piston-driven AR platforms, historical Colt models, modern SIG Sauer pistols and rifles, Zastava AK variants, and other notable firearms like the Geissele URGI and Brownells BRN-180. The content aims to offer in-depth analysis and practical insights for firearm enthusiasts.

This video offers an insider's look at Shot Show 2025, discussing what attendees liked and disliked about the event and the firearms industry. Key takeaways include the importance of direct product comparison at the show, the impact of social media on product perception, and the growing need for companies to differentiate their marketing between civilian and military/LE audiences. The discussion also touches on the trade-offs between firearms performance and reliability, and the industry's shift towards recreational use and more accessible firearms.

Ian McCollum, host of Forgotten Weapons, provides an expert analysis of the proposed 'Gas Operated Semi Automatic Firearm Exclusion Act.' He explains that the bill's broad and deceptive definitions of 'gas-operated' systems, including direct impingement, piston, recoil, and blowback actions, would effectively ban most semi-automatic firearms, including the AR platform. McCollum emphasizes the critical need to address such legislation due to its significant technical inaccuracies and potential impact.