Check out this collaboration between Faxon Firearms and the CMP on this gorgeous M1 Garand Gas Trap

The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) is now offering brand new, forged M1 Garand receivers manufactured by Heritage Arms USA LLC in Oxford, Alabama. These receivers are marked for caliber .30 M1 and are visually confirmed with specific heel markings and manufacturer stamps. This release is significant for firearm restoration and collectors seeking high-quality replacement parts for the iconic M1 Garand rifle.

This AR-15 build focuses on achieving near-zero recoil through a combination of specialized components. Key elements include a tunable muzzle brake to manage muzzle rise, a lightweight bolt carrier group and dead-blow buffer system to reduce reciprocating mass, and an adjustable gas block for precise tuning. While offering exceptional speed and flat shooting, potential trade-offs involve increased noise and concussion, and careful tuning is required to prevent downward muzzle dip.

Gun Talk's Build Box Season 2 features a comprehensive upgrade of the classic Ruger 10/22 rifle, a firearm with a long production history since 1964. Hosted by Ryan Gresham with builders Chris Cerino and Kevin "KJ" Jarnagin, and featuring Randy Luth of Luth-AR, the episode demonstrates breathing new life into this popular .22 rifle. The build utilizes parts and accessories from prominent brands such as EOTech, Faxon Firearms, Luth-AR, Primary Weapons Systems, Real Avid, SecureIt, Tandemkross, Timney Triggers, and Warne Scope Mounts. The series is sponsored by Aero Precision, ATN, Ballistic Advantage, EOTech, Luth-AR, Primary Weapons Systems, Silencer Central, Tandemkross, Timney Triggers, and Wheeler Tools.

This "Build Box" episode from Gun Talk focuses on modernizing an older AR-15, transforming an "ugly duckling" into a "swan." Host Ryan Gresham is joined by builders Chris Cerino and Kevin “KJ” Jarnagin, and special guest Jarrod “Box” Grove from Wheeler Tools. The team utilizes parts, tools, and accessories from various manufacturers, including Aero Precision, ATN, Ballistic Advantage, Faxon Firearms, Luth-AR, Primary Weapons Systems, Radian Weapons, Real Avid, SecureIt, and Wheeler Tools, to bring the carbine up to current standards. The show highlights the entire gun-building process from concept to completion.

This video is a recap of "Build Box" Season 1, a competitive gun-building show. It highlights the challenges, successes, and team dynamics experienced by the contestants and judges. The show features various gun-building projects, from adaptations to rifle builds, and is broadcast on the Outdoor Channel. Build Box is supported by numerous well-known firearm brands, and the recap encourages viewers to subscribe to Gun Talk for more content.

The 12.5" AR-15 barrel, often dubbed the 'Bastard Sword,' presents a challenging compromise between size and performance. While it aims to offer 14.5" velocity in a shorter package, it often results in difficult gas system tuning, leading to overgassing when suppressed or undergassing unsuppressed. This length is also awkward for legal compliance, being too short for a standard rifle without muzzle device extensions and too long for typical SBR configurations.

This video features a former Navy SEAL, Jeff Gonzales, providing expert feedback on a home defense AR-15 build. He critiques the rifle's accessories, particularly the sling, and emphasizes the importance of reliable optics and the benefits of a suppressor for indoor use. The discussion highlights practical considerations for effective home defense firearms.

The Beretta ARX-160, showcased at SHOT Show 2011, is a modular, piston-driven rifle featuring ambidextrous controls and tool-less disassembly. Its design emphasizes adaptability with multiple sling points, interchangeable magazine releases, and a quick-change barrel system. While currently limited to military/defense use, future law enforcement and civilian variants are planned.

Fostech unveiled a 20-round .50 BMG drum magazine for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, constructed from billet machined aluminum. They also introduced the Fostech Rader, a lightweight .308 rifle featuring a proprietary magnesium aluminum alloy and ambidextrous controls. The drum mag is priced at $1599 with a Q3/Q4 availability, while the Rader rifle is expected around $3000 with a Q4 release.

Testing a Remington 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum load from a 16-inch Rossi M92 reveals impressive performance, achieving 1709.6 fps. The round exhibited significant fragmentation and penetration of 20.1 inches in ballistic gel, behaving more like a rifle cartridge due to its velocity. This challenges typical handgun round terminal ballistics expectations.