Year in review - New Handgun and Rifle

This guide, drawing from an experienced practitioner's insights, details how to select the appropriate round capacity for your concealed carry firearm. It emphasizes balancing concealability, personal protection needs, environmental factors, and daily comfort to ensure consistent and effective carry. The host highlights various popular models like the Sig P365, Glock 19, and HK VP9, discussing their pros and cons in different scenarios.

This guide details a personal journey through various concealed carry handgun choices, from larger frames like the Glock 19 to micro-compacts like the Sig P365, and back to full-size options like the HK VP9. It emphasizes how factors such as shootability, body composition, and holster technology influence the optimal EDC firearm. The speaker, an experienced practitioner, shares insights on balancing concealability with practical shooting performance.

This guide, informed by Tim Harmsen's pragmatic analysis, focuses on selecting a concealed carry firearm suitable for challenging conditions, specifically winter with gloves. It highlights potential issues with striker-fired triggers and emphasizes the benefits of double-action or hammer-fired designs for improved glove compatibility. The guide also touches upon holster selection and the importance of testing gear with intended accessories.

This video explores the trade-off between a firearm's comfort for carry and its effectiveness in providing security. The speaker, an experienced firearms enthusiast and handloader, details range testing results comparing various handguns, concluding that larger-framed models like the HK VP9 offer superior performance. He advocates for prioritizing the most effective tool for defense, even if it means a slight reduction in physical comfort, for greater peace of mind.

This video from The Gun Dungeon explores the dominance of 9mm in the modern handgun market, featuring insights from an active handloader. The host discusses the decline of calibers like .40 S&W, using examples like the HK VP9 and Smith & Wesson M&P series to illustrate the trend towards 9mm-only offerings. The discussion touches on bullet technology and the enthusiast's desire for caliber variety beyond self-defense applications.

This guide synthesizes expert advice on selecting and using Inside Waistband (IWB) holsters, drawing from a detailed review by Andrew of BIG MAN with GUN. It covers the advantages of IWB for concealment and draw speed, while also addressing potential drawbacks like re-holstering difficulty and clothing requirements. Key holster models from brands like Alien Gear, Concealment Express, and Crossbreed are discussed, highlighting features such as material, adjustability, and retention systems.

This guide covers the setup and operation of the Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW in .300 Blackout, as presented by a firearms instructor. It details the installation of common accessories like suppressors, lights, and optics, along with magazine loading and stock adjustment. The video emphasizes the PDW concept's utility and the effectiveness of the .300 Blackout cartridge, concluding with a live-fire demonstration.

This video features Tim from Military Arms Channel demonstrating the Remington 742 semi-automatic rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield. He compares the .30-06 cartridge to the 5.56x45mm used in AR-15s, highlighting the power difference. The demonstration includes live fire at a steel target, showcasing the rifle's operation and magazine insertion.

This guide details the installation of the AR-57 upper receiver onto a standard AR-15 lower receiver, enabling the use of the 5.7x28mm cartridge. It also covers a practical modification using a Magpul PMAG as a brass catcher, demonstrating how spent casings are ejected downward through the AR-15's magazine well. The information is presented with high authority by Military Arms Channel, a recognized firearms reviewer.

This guide details how to swap the stock on a Ruger Mini-14, demonstrating its modularity by replacing a synthetic stock with a classic wood folding stock. The video features a live-fire demonstration of the rifle in its 'A-Team' style configuration, highlighting its rapid-fire capability. The host, a recognized firearms expert, provides an informative and confident assessment.