Videos tagged with Suppressed Firearm Use

This video from Regular Guy Training LLC, featuring the BRN-4, delves into the practical differences between piston-driven and traditional direct impingement AR-15 systems regarding carbon fouling and long-term reliability. The instructor, demonstrating expert-level knowledge, highlights how piston systems maintain a cleaner action for significantly more rounds, contrasting it with the fouling inherent in direct impingement designs. The discussion also touches upon potential storage-related issues in piston ARs after extensive suppressed use.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Midwest Industries CRM HD rifle, showcased at SHOT Show 2026. The rifle is highlighted for its robust construction, featuring a CRM HD handguard with steel QDs and Torx hardware, a KAK dual ejector BCG with NP3 coating, and a Schmidt two-stage trigger. Its custom 'Moss Grey' Cerakote finish is designed to withstand heavy use, making it ideal for high-volume shooters and suppressed applications. The use of a Criterion barrel ensures high accuracy and durability.

This review of the Brownells BRN-180 Piston Upper Receiver highlights its modernized AR-180 design, fitting standard AR-15 lowers with a short-stroke piston system. The upper operates independently of a buffer tube, allowing for folding stocks. Accuracy testing indicated a preference for heavier projectiles with its 1:8 twist barrel, and reliability was excellent over 2,500 rounds, especially when suppressed. The design offers a cleaner operating system compared to direct impingement.