Videos tagged with US Market

This review of the IWI ARAD 5 highlights its practical application as a short-stroke gas piston rifle with AR-15 lower compatibility. The video details its features, disassembly, accuracy testing with various ammunition, and compares it to other piston-driven rifles. The ARAD 5 is presented as an affordable and reliable option for those seeking piston system benefits without sacrificing logistical advantages.

This video discusses the potential hostile takeover of American firearms manufacturer Ruger by Italian company Beretta. The hosts express concern that Beretta's European business practices and design philosophies may not align with the American market's preferences, potentially alienating Ruger's customer base. They highlight the cultural differences in how American and European companies approach product development and customer engagement within the firearms industry.

This review provides an expert look at the Bul TAC Comp pistol, highlighting its features and upcoming US market release. The pistol boasts a 5-inch barrel with hybrid compensation and porting, a robust one-piece barrel construction, and a built-in optic system with multiple plates. It also includes enhanced controls like full CNC safeties, a link trigger, and an updated magazine release and magwell, shipping with four 21-round magazines. The experienced speaker notes its fun shooting characteristics with minimal recoil and confirms its availability in black.

This video reviews Mec-Gar's new 2011 double-stack magazines, highlighting 18-round and 22-round options for the US market, alongside a 10-round variant. The focus is on the introduction of these new magazine capacities for the 2011 platform.

This video discusses the separation of SDS Arms and Tisas, with Tisas establishing its own US import corporation, Tisas Arms Corporation, in Buford, Georgia. The speaker expresses concerns about this transition, particularly regarding the appointment of Erdal Kaya as CEO, while acknowledging Tisas's improved 1911 offerings since 2020. The video touches on historical precedents of foreign manufacturers establishing US subsidiaries.

S&T Motiv, formerly Daewoo, is planning to bring production of their classic K1 and K2 rifles to the US market. The K1 is an AR-15-like direct impingement carbine, while the K2 utilizes a more reliable AK-style long-stroke gas piston system. Both rifles served as standard issue for the South Korean military and are expected to be offered with US-compliant barrel lengths.

This review by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons delves into the Gilboa Snake, a unique double-barrel AR-15 variant. The analysis highlights the significant design differences between the military and civilian versions, particularly concerning trigger mechanisms and compliance with US regulations. McCollum's expert assessment suggests the civilian model, while mechanically interesting, functions more as a range novelty due to its dual-trigger system, contrasting with the potential tactical application of the military variant.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, hosted by Ian McCollum, details the manufacturing failures of the Mamba pistol. It highlights a severe lack of experience and coordination, leading to numerous technical problems and ultimately, a failed project. The analysis draws on historical production meeting minutes and direct examination of various Mamba variants.

This video features retired Master Sergeant and NFA expert John Keene, alongside Ian McCollum, comparing the iconic WWII submachine guns, the Beretta M38A and the Suomi KP/31. Keene, with 40 years of experience, provides an expert analysis of their mechanical features, operational simplicity, logistical advantages, and combat effectiveness. The discussion highlights the Suomi's high rate of fire and capacity versus the Beretta's ease of use and magazine handling, offering insights valuable for collectors and firearm enthusiasts.

This video provides an expert-level look at the US-made DK Productions StG44 reproduction, featuring a live-fire demonstration by a highly authoritative speaker. The content highlights the rifle's functionality and the historical 7.92x33mm Kurz ammunition, offering valuable insights for firearm enthusiasts and collectors interested in this iconic firearm's modern iteration.

This video focuses on the South Korean K1 5.56 submachine gun, highlighting its history and availability in the US market. The description notes its importation in the 1980s and mid-1990s, and its current absence from the US market. It also mentions that the South Korean military classified the Daewoo K1 as an SMG.

This YouTube video offers a sneak peek at the Grand Power K22 TS Mk 23, hinting at its upcoming availability in the US market. The description directs viewers to GBGunsDepot.com for more content and provides an Instagram link for follow-up. It also includes a link for viewers to find specific items featured in their content.