Videos tagged with Stoner AR-15 Design

This Q&A session from Forgotten Weapons covers a range of firearms topics, including the mechanics of gain twist rifling and its applications, comparisons of various rifle cartridges, historical firearm decisions like the US adoption of the M1903 Springfield over the M1917 Enfield, and the design philosophy behind the AR-15. It also delves into the surplus market, collectible firearm acquisition, and the rationale behind certain firearm designs and their perceived reputations.

This video showcases the GWACS 'Icarus' AR-15 rifle, a heavily abused platform, competing in the Independence Day Rifle Match. Despite significant damage from testing (bullet impact, being run over by vehicles), the rifle, featuring a lightweight BCG and Surefire 60-round magazine, performed reliably. The match highlighted the durability of polymer lowers and the AR-15 design, with a minor hiccup due to a defective safety selector hole on the lower receiver. The 'Trooper' class rules required competitors to carry all necessary ammunition and equipment throughout the match.