Brownells - Drill & Tap Starter Kit

This video showcases the Lee Sporting MP5 lower receiver, highlighting its AR-like ergonomics and compatibility with various MP5 platforms and clones. The instructor emphasizes the ease of installation, the ability to customize grips, safeties, and triggers, and the overall improvement in shooting experience. The lower is praised for its durability, reliability even after thousands of rounds without cleaning, and its value for enhancing an MP5 build.

This guide details the process of installing an FRT (Full Reset Trigger) into a KRISS Vector, a modification that significantly enhances the platform's appeal for civilian users. The video emphasizes that while this process may void the manufacturer's warranty, it transforms the Vector into a more capable firearm. It covers the disassembly of the Vector, removal of the original fire control unit, installation of the FRT, and reassembly, highlighting the unique Super V recoil system and potential upgrades like a CNC'd cam for selectable firing modes.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Franklin Armory binary trigger system, presented as an alternative for those in states where FRTs are prohibited. The speaker highlights its affordability, especially after recent price drops, and its ability to provide rapid fire capabilities. The installation process is detailed, emphasizing the trigger's dual-mode functionality (semi-automatic and binary) and its potential to enhance range fun, even for new shooters. The speaker, an experienced firearms enthusiast, also touches on other gear like O-site optics and Shellshock ear protection.

This guide details the process of swapping barrels on a Dan Wesson 715 revolver, a task described as exceptionally easy with the correct tools. The process involves using a specific barrel wrench and a 0.006-inch feeler gauge to ensure proper barrel-to-cylinder gap. The Dan Wesson 715 is highlighted for its top-notch quality and user-friendly design, making it a highly recommended firearm.

This guide details how to fix AR-15 gas issues by replacing the gas tube with one featuring a specific port size, such as the 0.070-inch option from Black River Tactical. This method aims to regulate gas flow, correcting ejection patterns without needing an adjustable gas block. The process involves disassembling the upper receiver, swapping the gas tube, and reassembling, with a focus on achieving a 3:30-4:00 o'clock ejection pattern for optimal performance.

This guide details the process of installing an extended magazine release on a Sig P211 pistol. The steps involve carefully removing the old release, managing a small internal spring, and installing the new component with its retaining clip. The modification is presented as a straightforward process beneficial for shooters with smaller hands, improving magazine change speed.

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.