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This video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to install the Law Tactical Gen-S Sidefolder adapter onto an AR-15 platform. The instructor, Caleb from Brownells, walks viewers through the removal of the older Gen 3M model and the installation of the updated Gen-S, highlighting key differences, material upgrades, and the use of specialized tools like the Law Tactical Lower Alignment Tool and Guesley Reaction Block for precise assembly. The guide emphasizes proper staking of the castle nut and offers tips for a secure and reliable installation.

This comprehensive inspection of multiple Smith & Wesson M&P 15 Sport II rifles reveals a range of manufacturing and assembly issues. The video details checks for bolt lock, magazine release function, magazine well dimensions, selector engagement, forward assist operation, muzzle device alignment, receiver extension alignment, rail screw torque, takedown pin bores, gas block screw torque, barrel extension alignment, buffer spring length and compression, gas port alignment, headspace, trigger pull weight, castle nut torque, and carrier key alignment. Several firearms exhibited problems including sticky magazine releases, tight magazine wells, misaligned muzzle devices, clocked receiver extensions, undertorqued rail screws, loose gas block screws, short buffer springs, and loose castle nuts.

This video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to building an AR-15 chambered in the .338 ARC caliber. The build features components like a Faxon barrel, Midwest Industries handguard, Dead Air suppressor, and a Rifle Speed adjustable gas block. The instructor emphasizes proper torque specifications and installation techniques for critical components, offering insights into the .338 ARC cartridge's advantages for hunting and its subsonic capabilities.

This video provides a step-by-step guide to building an 8.6 Blackout AR-15 upper receiver. It details the installation of key components including the barrel, handguard, gas block, muzzle device, charging handle, and bolt carrier group. The presenter emphasizes proper torque specifications and alignment for critical parts, offering practical tips throughout the build process.

This guide details the professional ultrasonic cleaning method for firearms, as demonstrated by Brownells experts. It covers the use of the Infante Ultrasonic Cleaner, emphasizing the importance of the correct eco-friendly solution to avoid damaging finishes like anodizing. The process involves a two-step immersion: first in the cleaning solution, then in a water-displacing oil, ensuring thorough removal of carbon fouling and rust prevention. The video highlights the efficiency for high-volume shops and the safety for various firearm components and finishes when done correctly.

This guide details the process of installing a Timney 609 trigger into a Howa 1500 rifle action. It covers safely removing the old trigger, properly seating the new trigger with attention to alignment, and reassembling the rifle. The video also touches on trigger adjustment and safety checks, emphasizing the difference between two-stage and single-stage triggers.

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.