Videos tagged with WWSD-2020

This video demonstrates the extreme reliability of the WWSD 2020 AR-15, developed by KE Arms and Brownells, under harsh environmental conditions. Instructor Karl Kasarda, with high authority in firearms testing, submerges the rifle in mud twice, including direct contamination of the action, and fires it successfully after each test. The WWSD 2020, featuring a KP-15 polymer lower receiver, proves its capability to function even when heavily soiled.

This review covers the WWSD 2020 Ultra Lightweight KP-15 rifle, a modern take on Eugene Stoner's AR-15 design. The rifle emphasizes lightweight construction, featuring a Faxon pencil barrel, carbon fiber handguard, and a polymer KE Arms KP-15 lower receiver. It incorporates a Young Manufacturing HMB bolt carrier group and a JP Silent Captured Spring for enhanced reliability and reduced recoil. Accuracy tests were performed, demonstrating varying results with different ammunition types.

This video demonstrates the practical accuracy of the WWSD 2020 rifle, a lightweight AR-15 platform, in a course of fire extending to 650 yards. The instruction emphasizes the importance of confirming optic reticle subtensions at range and highlights the rifle's performance with modern manufacturing and quality ammunition. The analysis, presented with high authority by 9-Hole Reviews, covers material science and weight-to-performance trade-offs.

This video demonstrates a rigorous mud test on the WWSD 2020 rifle, showcasing its reliability under extreme conditions. Expert instruction from InRangeTV details a multi-stage mud application and firing sequence, followed by a thorough cleaning process. The test confirms the rifle's ability to function despite heavy contamination, highlighting its robust design for adverse environments.

This video reviews the economy-focused Civil Defense Rifle (CDR) by Forgotten Weapons, highlighting its cost-saving design choices compared to the WWSD 2020. Expert Ian McCollum details the KP-15 monolithic polymer receiver, Faxon barrel, and aluminum handguard, noting the trade-off of increased heat retention. The guide focuses on installing a heat wrap for improved handling during rapid fire.

This video from Pew Pew Tactical explores their custom take on the InrangeTV / Brownells "What Would Stoner Do?" (WWSD) 2020 project rifle. They discuss modifications made to the base WWSD 2020 platform to align with personal preferences and current legal landscapes. The video references their previous "Remote Brutality" content and hints at a "spaceman trash warrior kit" provided by Uncapitate on Instagram. Links are provided for more information, new merchandise, and social media channels.

This guide details the experience of competing with a prototype WWSD-2020 rifle, featuring the KE Arms KP-15 polymer lower, in a 2-gun match. It covers performance across various stages, from long-range engagements to obstacle navigation, offering insights into the rifle's reliability and competitive potential. Instruction is provided by Ian McCollum, a recognized authority in firearms analysis.

This Q&A session from InRangeTV covers a range of topics including upcoming shooting matches like Brutality in Helsinki and Parma, Idaho, highlights from SHOT Show 2020 with a focus on the Laugo Alien pistol and Ctrl eyewear, and discussions on historical firearm safeties, firearm collecting philosophy, and ammunition choices. The speakers, recognized experts in firearms, also touch upon the feasibility of expanding the WWSD project and debate the merits of different historical firearms and modern military weapon systems.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Brownells WWSD 2020 rifle and the BRN-180S upper with BRN-180M lower receiver, presented at SHOT Show 2020. The WWSD 2020 is a reimagining of the AR-15 platform using modern materials and techniques, featuring a one-piece polymer lower designed for durability and a Faxon pencil barrel with stress-relieving treatments. The BRN-180S upper is a piston-driven system based on the AR-180 operating system, designed to attach to standard AR-15 lowers, with a focus on compact and foldable configurations.