The AK-50: What’s Left to Finish

This guide details the assembly and initial live-fire testing of a unique firearm configuration: an Icon Marketing Group 12-gauge upper receiver paired with a Palmetto State Armory .308 lower receiver, featuring a Grey Market Research Super Safety. The process involves careful component integration, ammunition selection, and live-fire evaluation to assess performance, including cycling, ejection, and recoil management. Instruction is provided by an experienced individual demonstrating hands-on knowledge of custom firearm builds.

This video explores the compatibility of a 50 BMG cartridge with a 12 gauge flare gun. The experiment reveals that while the cartridge fits, the flare gun's mechanism cannot ignite the tough 50 BMG primers. However, it successfully fires a standard 12 gauge blank, highlighting the difference in primer hardness. The content is presented from a hobbyist perspective, focusing on experimental curiosity rather than professional instruction.

This guide details the installation and function of the SpeedTac Bolt Carrier, highlighting its design to eliminate magazine tension during closed-bolt reloads. The video emphasizes this as a significant advancement for AR-15 platforms, potentially offering a competitive edge. The presenter, with an instructional and experienced tone, suggests this feature should be standard on all AR-style rifles.

Brandon Herrera details the installation and testing of a new double-spring recoil system for the AK-50 V3 prototype. The guide covers initial live fire with standard and surplus ammunition, analysis of cycling issues using slow-motion footage, and plans for further gas system and ejection geometry adjustments. This expert-level modification aims to improve the reliability of the oversized AK platform.

This guide details the process of tuning the recoil system for the AK-50, focusing on the custom multi-spring assembly, buffer system, and piston shaft redesign. It includes steps for disassembly, inspection of components like the S7 steel extractor, and testing carrier velocity for optimal spring adjustment. The information is presented by Brandon Herrera, the lead designer of the AK-50, highlighting his expertise in custom firearm engineering.

This guide details how to properly tune a suppressed AR-15 direct impingement system to prevent damage. The VSO Gun Channel instructor, demonstrating high authority, explains that suppressors increase dwell time and pressure, often exacerbating factory over-gassing. The process involves a two-step adjustment: first, a coarse adjustment using heavier buffer weights or BCGs, and second, a fine adjustment with an adjustable gas block to achieve optimal cycling and a 3-4 o'clock ejection pattern.

Brandon Herrera, leveraging his expertise in firearms and historical testing, conducts a 'backyard science' experiment to test the JFK 'magic bullet' theory using a 6.5 Carcano. The video details the process of firing the rifle into ballistic dummies and water jugs to compare bullet deformation, offering insights into terminal ballistics and the complexities of the assassination's ballistics. Herrera's high authority in the firearms community is evident through his technical approach and knowledge of historical firearms and forensic evidence.

This video provides an expert-level look at the Pedersoli Baby Philadelphia Derringer, the type of firearm used by John Wilkes Booth to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. Brandon Herrera, demonstrating high authority and technical expertise, details the loading process for this black powder pistol and conducts ballistic tests using a beverage can and a ballistic dummy. The analysis includes high-speed footage of the projectile impact and examination of the recovered projectile, offering unique insights into historical ballistics.

This entry analyzes firearm mishaps presented in a 'Darwin Awards' style, emphasizing critical safety lessons. Instructor Brandon Herrera, a recognized firearm manufacturer and commentator, uses real-world examples to illustrate the severe consequences of ignoring basic gun safety rules. The content serves as a cautionary guide, highlighting common errors in handling, trigger control, and the dangers of seeking online notoriety through unsafe practices.

Brandon Herrera, a recognized firearms expert and manufacturer, uses high-speed footage and ballistic testing to analyze the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. The video aims to debunk conspiracy theories by demonstrating the ballistics of a 5.56mm round grazing an ear and the effectiveness of counter-sniper fire from a .300 Win Mag rifle. Herrera emphasizes the difficulty of precise shots at range and condemns political violence.