Videos tagged with Prototype Testing

Shark Coast Tactical is embarking on a new project to manufacture their own suppressors. They have partnered with an additive manufacturing company to create prototypes, with the first 22LR suppressor prototype reportedly exceeding expectations and being considered the best available. The team is evaluating production capacity and market demand for their custom suppressors.

This guide, based on insights from professional shooter Joel Park, emphasizes that quality and focus are paramount in firearms training, not just quantity. Park, who shoots over 100,000 rounds annually and tests prototypes, explains how mental fatigue and distractions diminish training effectiveness after initial focus wanes. The core message is that short, highly engaged sessions, whether live fire or dry fire, are more beneficial than long, unfocused ones. Park highlights the importance of managing attention to maximize skill development and avoid reinforcing bad habits.

This comprehensive overview of the Zermatt Arms Waltz 9 prototype, presented by Joel Park, details its development, high-precision manufacturing, and extensive testing. Park, who has a year of direct involvement, highlights the pistol's striker-fired action, Glock magazine compatibility, unique hinged optic mounting system, and 40 oz trigger pull. The review covers model variations, grip options, and shooting performance comparisons, emphasizing its potential for competitive shooting like USPSA Limited Optics.

This video details the prototyping and testing of a new 24mm right-hand AK muzzle brake from Unrivaled Technologies. The presenter, KLAYCO47, compares the prototype's performance against no muzzle device and a factory AK-74 brake on both 7.62x39mm and 5.56x45mm platforms. Key observations include significant recoil reduction and improved muzzle stability, with potential for further tuning via adjustable ports.

This video details the iterative design and testing process for a combined placard and dangler pouch system by T-Rex Armory. It highlights the evolution from an initial concept to a refined medical pouch (Medh) and a standalone triple magazine placard. The speaker, a lead designer, emphasizes the challenges in integrating functionality and user experience, ultimately leading to separate, specialized products that address specific needs.

This video delves into the untold story of the Heckler & Koch MK23 SOCOM pistol, exploring its ambitious development for Special Operations Command. Featuring insights from retired SEAL Dave Hall, it covers the Offensive Handgun Program's requirements, prototype testing phases, and the pistol's real-world use, debunking myths about its adoption and effectiveness. The content highlights unique features like the O-ring barrel system and the silent first shot capability of early prototypes.

This guide details the testing and refinement process for the AK-50 V2 Prototype, as presented by lead designer Brandon Herrera. It covers initial test fires, identification of weld failures due to high forces, repairs, and subsequent magazine-fed testing. The video highlights critical engineering challenges, including component wear and the need for design modifications like helical lugs to enhance reliability. The roadmap towards the V3 prototype for a production-ready design is also outlined.

This guide details the process of test firing and troubleshooting the AK-50 prototype, as demonstrated by lead designer Brandon Herrera. It covers initial setup, identifying and addressing cycling failures, component breakages due to extreme pressure, and the iterative process of adjusting the gas system and cam groove geometry to achieve reliable multi-round cycling. The insights gained from these failures are crucial for developing a production-ready version.

This guide details the initial test firing of the 'Le Gros Chungus' prototype, a 3D printed frame for the FN Herstal FNS-40 pistol. The process involves visual inspection, assembly, and controlled firing into a specialized trap at an indoor range to assess structural integrity and cycling reliability. The test was deemed successful as the slide locked back after the final round, demonstrating the functional viability of the 3D printed component.

This video details the rigorous, accelerated life testing procedures Alien Gear Holsters employs during the prototype phase for their new holster designs. Borrowing criteria from military and NASA standards, they push holsters to failure hundreds of times to ensure material reliability and design functionality. This commitment to advancing concealed carry involves extensive development, with potentially thousands of prototypes created across their product line. The video emphasizes the dedication of their mechanical engineers and their high standards for innovative and dependable equipment.

This video details the final thoughts and predictions before the initial test fire of the AK-50, a custom .50 BMG firearm project. The creator expresses a realistic outlook on the prototype's success probability, emphasizing the extensive learning experience and the commitment to iterating on the design, even if the initial test results in failure. The project is presented as a raw, unfiltered look at bringing a firearm concept to market.