The best helical magazine ever? With firearms and weaponry expert, Jonathan Ferguson

This guide details the disassembly process for the Rideout Arsenal Dragon pistol, as demonstrated by Ben Stoeger. It covers the removal of major components including the bolt carrier, optic, barrel, and grip module, highlighting the modular nature of the firearm and the location of the serialized fire control group. The instruction emphasizes a technical and detailed approach to understanding the firearm's construction.

This guide details the field stripping and internal inspection of the Sarsilmaz SAR 7/24 pistol, emphasizing its CZ 75 heritage and all-steel construction. Expert insights cover its DA/SA action, optics readiness, and comparison to the CZ Shadow 2. The process includes a crucial safety check before disassembly and reassembly.

This guide details the field stripping process for the CZ Shadow 2 Carry, a refined 9mm pistol from CZ-USA. The video, presented by an expert reviewer, demonstrates a step-by-step disassembly for cleaning and maintenance, emphasizing the importance of safety checks. It covers removing the slide, recoil spring, guide rod, and barrel, followed by reassembly.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X Carry Comp, as demonstrated by Sootch00. It highlights the unique sear deactivation lever that allows for trigger pull during disassembly, a key feature for maintenance. The review emphasizes the Performance Center upgrades, including the compensator and trigger, making it a strong contender for concealed carry.

This guide details the field stripping process for the new FN High Power, a modernized version of a classic design. The video highlights key differences from the original, including a new 90-degree rotating takedown lever for easier disassembly. Expert instruction emphasizes safety and the mechanical improvements in this updated firearm.

This guide analyzes the cost-effectiveness of reloading ammunition in 2026, drawing insights from an experienced instructor. It details component costs for calibers like 9mm, .223, and .300 Win Mag, comparing them to factory ammo prices. The analysis emphasizes the significant savings potential through brass reuse and calculates break-even points, suggesting reloading is most beneficial for high-volume shooters over the long term.

Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries present a challenge to find three unique firearms based on appearance, mechanical oddity, and historical impact. They showcase experimental and rare pieces like the Charlton Automatic Rifle, Sterling 7.62mm prototype, Schwarzlose Model 1898, Gabbett-Fairfax Mars pistol, an SA80 prototype, and a BSA Machine Carbine, highlighting their unusual mechanisms and limited adoption.

This entry details the Knight's Armament KS-1 (L403A1), the British Army's new Alternative Individual Weapon, adopted under Project Hunter. Expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries provides an in-depth look at its features, intended use for specialized units, and its role in supplementing existing platforms like the SA80.

This guide details the process of arming an 11th-century Norman knight, as explained by an institutional expert from the Royal Armouries. It covers the sequence of donning essential protective gear, including padded undergarments, a mail hauberk, a nasal helmet, and a kite shield, emphasizing weight distribution and historical construction techniques.

This guide details the installation and operation of the Harston's Patent Mark IV magazine, a rare modification designed to convert the single-shot Martini-Henry rifle into a repeater. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the mechanism, its inventor Captain Charles Gravelle Harston, and the historical context of its development. The guide covers fitting the magazine, the cycling process for feeding rounds, and the use of the cutoff device for single-shot operation, while also noting potential reliability issues and the high conversion cost.