New Products from Tipton, Lockdown, Smith & Wesson

This video introduces the Tipton Best Gun Vise, highlighting its utility as an essential tool for gunsmithing tasks. It emphasizes how the vise provides stability and a secure grip for firearms, enabling users to perform maintenance, repairs, and customizations more efficiently. The description positions it as an indispensable accessory for anyone needing an 'extra set of hands' for detailed firearm work, promoting precision and ease of use for DIY firearm projects.

This YouTube video, titled 'SBR Build Gets Lube' and sponsored by Smith & Wesson, focuses on the lubrication process for a Short-Barreled Rifle (SBR) build. While the exact firearm model isn't specified, the title and description imply a hands-on approach to firearm maintenance and assembly, likely within the AR-15 platform given the prevalence of SBR builds in that category. The video suggests a demonstration of proper lubrication techniques essential for firearm functionality and longevity.

This video humorously tests the resilience of an AR-15 against various liquids and substances, including bananas, Sriracha, mustard, eggs, coffee grounds, and chocolate syrup. While the rifle withstands common liquids surprisingly well, fine particulates like coffee grounds cause significant malfunctions, highlighting a critical vulnerability. The experiment concludes with a seized bolt after the chocolate syrup test, demonstrating the importance of proper cleaning and lubrication, especially after exposure to abrasive materials.

This video showcases the Tipton Best Gun Vise 360, highlighting its 360-degree rotation for enhanced gun cleaning, maintenance, and gunsmithing. Constructed from durable steel and aluminum with stainless steel components, the vise features versatile attachments for various firearm accessories like Picatinny and Arca rails, wood stocks, and cylindrical objects. It is presented as an affordable and efficient tool for any gun owner, with the Guns & Gear series providing context on its integration into the firearms industry.

John Lovell of Warrior Poet Society demonstrates a practical approach to handgun lubrication, prioritizing oil over frequent cleaning. He emphasizes applying lubricant to slide rails, barrel lugs, and the feed ramp, especially on visible wear spots. The process involves field stripping, targeted oil application, reassembly, and cycling the action to ensure even distribution for optimal firearm function.

This YouTube video from Gun Talk LIVE features Trent Rodgers of Tipton discussing the revamped Best Gun Vise 360 model with Chris Cerino. The conversation takes place at SHOT Show 2024, highlighting Tipton's latest offering in gun vises. The video is a platform to showcase and explain the features of this new product to a firearms enthusiast audience.

This video details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15. Key steps include using a Geissele Reaction Rod for upper receiver stability, proper torquing of the proprietary barrel nut, and secure installation of the gas block and tube. The rail is then slid on and secured with two cross-bolts using a T-handle hex wrench. Final steps involve muzzle device installation and a thorough inspection.

Proper ammunition storage is crucial for maintaining reliability and safety. Avoid storing ammo in cardboard boxes in damp environments, as this leads to moisture absorption and corrosion. Utilize airtight containers like ammo cans and control humidity with desiccants like silica gel packs. Heat accelerates gunpowder and primer degradation, so store ammo at stable room temperatures. Reloading primers are particularly vulnerable to moisture and require strict airtight storage.

This video demonstrates how to upgrade an AR-15's A2 furniture to Magpul components. It details the removal of the A2 grip using a Bondhus hex set and the installation of a Magpul MIAD grip with interchangeable backstraps for improved ergonomics. The process also covers preparing and installing the Magpul PRS stock, highlighting its adjustable features for cheek weld and length of pull.

This video explores the custom Remington 11-87 shotgun used as a prop in 'No Country for Old Men.' The film required a semi-automatic shotgun with a suppressor, a combination not readily available at the time. Prop master Larry Zanoff details how a non-functional, 'homemade' looking suppressor was custom-built for the 11-87, with the iconic silenced sound effect achieved entirely in post-production.