21st Century Gunfighter Magazine Release for Smith & Wesson M&P

This guide details the installation of various Forced Reset Trigger (FRT) kits and related components for popular firearm platforms like the AR-15, Glock, Taurus TX22, Kriss Vector, and Smith & Wesson M&P. It covers unpacking, component identification, installation steps for triggers and selectors, and a crucial safety check. The video highlights specialized kits from DogWood Armory, emphasizing the need for careful installation on specific models.

This video details the process of fitting interchangeable backstraps to a Smith & Wesson M&P pistol to achieve a comfortable and effective grip. The speaker discusses the challenges of finding the optimal fit, noting issues with gaps and hot spots, and explores potential solutions like grip tape or aftermarket parts to improve the ergonomics for long-term shooting. The firearm also features an Apex 9mm barrel conversion, allowing for caliber switching.

This video provides a detailed overview and installation guide for the Apex Polymer Flat Face Trigger for Smith & Wesson M&P series pistols. It highlights the significant improvements in tactile feel, reduced take-up and reset, and lighter pull weight compared to the factory trigger. The guide also breaks down the included components and explains how Apex achieves enhanced performance through design modifications to the disconnector and sear.

This video showcases a custom firearm build process, emphasizing that stock firearms are rarely optimal. It details the journey from selecting firearms like the Springfield Prodigy and CZ Scorpion to planning and executing modifications such as trigger work and slide customization. The process highlights collaboration with specialized companies and culminates in range testing to achieve desired performance like 'flat shooting' and 'soft recoil'. The expert-level instruction focuses on transforming firearms into unique, high-performing tools.

This guide details the 'old school' method for installing pistol sights using a hammer and punch, as demonstrated by Caleb from Brownells. It covers vice setup, punch selection, fitting new sights, and finishing touches like cold bluing to repair marks. This technique is particularly useful for suppressor-height sights or when standard sight pushers are not suitable.

This guide details the installation of the Apex Tactical Flat Face Forward Set Trigger for Smith & Wesson M&P pistols. The upgrade aims to provide a 1911-style trigger performance by reducing pre-travel and over-travel, allowing for a lighter pull. The kit includes a Forward Set Sear, Ultimate Striker Block, and a spring kit for adjustable pull weights between 4-5 pounds. Note that factory fire control parts are incompatible, and specific sear housing blocks are required for the spring kit.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.