Videos tagged with USGI

This video highlights the essential nature of USGI steel cleaning rods for range trips, demonstrating their use in clearing stubborn rifle and handgun jams when traditional methods like 'mortaring' fail. The speaker, SHORTSHOT TONY, shows how these rods can be used to physically knock out stuck casings. An amusing anecdote about using them as chopsticks is also included.

This video demonstrates the loading and live-fire operation of the M14 rifle chambered in 7.62x51mm NATO. It covers the step-by-step process of loading a 20-round box magazine and chambering a round. The demonstration includes engaging steel targets with slow-motion footage of the rifle's action cycling and spent casing ejection.

This video showcases a World War I era USGI Colt 1911 pistol, highlighting its .45 caliber and historical significance. Hickok45 demonstrates the firearm's functionality and accuracy by shooting at steel targets on his range. The review emphasizes the importance of maintaining vintage firearms and the enduring reliability of the 1911 platform.

This "Sunday Shoot a Round" episode features "Hickok45" on his Gong Club Range. The video highlights plinking with a 1943 USGI 1911A1 in .45 ACP and a "Dirty Harry" Model 29 revolver chambered in .44 Magnum. The description also promotes the creator's other YouTube channels (Hickok45Clips and Hickok45Talks), Patreon, and sponsors like SDI, Alabama Holster, Talon Grips, and Ballistol. A link to an FAQ playlist is also provided.

This video features a 'Sunday Shoot-a-Round' with Hickok45 showcasing a 1943 USGI Colt 1911A1 and the Kimber R7 Mako. He delves into the historical significance of the Colt, its acquisition, and the therapeutic aspects of shooting. The Kimber R7 Mako is reviewed for its 9mm performance, noting its weight and excellent trigger, though its field-stripping is criticized. The video also touches on supply chain issues and offers advice to younger shooters.

This YouTube video focuses on USGI (United States Government Issue) armorer's gauges and tools. The title and description indicate a presentation or overview of specialized equipment used for the maintenance, inspection, and potentially repair of firearms, likely within a military or historical context. Viewers can expect to see various measuring devices and tools essential for ensuring firearms are within proper specifications.

This YouTube video focuses on a USGI M231 and a Colt 601 tool. Based on the title and description, the content likely involves an examination, demonstration, or discussion of these specific firearm-related tools. The video could cater to collectors, enthusiasts, or individuals interested in the maintenance and history of these items.

This video showcases an unissued U.S. Military M16/A1/A2 Armorer's Tool Kit from Rock Island Arsenal, dated April 1988. The kit is presented in its original packaging, including the cardboard box, packing material, and internal packing list. Several specific tools and gages are highlighted, such as firing pin hole taper plug gages, barrel erosion gages, a muzzle erosion gage, a chamber reflector tool, a field service headspace gage, and various wrenches and blocks. The description also lists NSNs and references the "School of the American Rifle" website and Instagram page.

This convoy dust test evaluates the AR-15's resilience in extreme desert conditions. The rifle, degreased and run dry, performed exceptionally well even when exposed to heavy dust with its dust cover open. Only under direct, extreme dust ingress did it begin to show signs of malfunction, highlighting the importance of keeping the action clean and dry over lubrication in such environments.

This video focuses on the Lewis Machine & Tool (LMT) M203 37mm Launcher, highlighting its civilian legality and operational similarity to the military's 40mm M203. The description details its ability to launch 37mm flare, smoke, and rubber ball rounds, emphasizing that its smaller caliber prevents the use of military 40mm ordnance. The video aims to educate viewers on this legal civilian option for grenade launcher functionality, demonstrating its ease of use for various applications like illumination or smoke screening.

This video reviews the Podavach Fury / U-LOADER, a universal magazine loader designed to expedite the process of loading ammunition into rifle magazines. Constructed from CNC cut plywood, it features a two-piece design for rapid magazine filling. The reviewer demonstrates its effectiveness with various magazines for AR-15/M4 and AK-47 pattern rifles, including Magpul, Tango Down, Lancer, USGI, and ASC. While praising its speed, the reviewer expresses some reservations about its long-term durability due to its plywood construction.

This video reviews the Kifaru Woobie, a modern interpretation of the USGI Poncho Liner. The reviewer highlights its lightweight, durable, and exceptionally warm qualities, comparing it favorably to heavier blankets often used on deployments. The Woobie is presented as a practical and effective piece of gear for staying warm in cold conditions, particularly for military personnel or outdoor enthusiasts.