A Shotgun With The Ergonomics Of An AR-15

This video provides an in-depth look at Beretta's new NAR (New Assault Rifle) platform, intended as the next service rifle for the Italian Army. The review highlights its development process, extensive testing under NATO AC225 standards, and key technical features. It emphasizes the platform's reliability, modularity, and ergonomic design, drawing comparisons to the AR-15 while showcasing unique Beretta innovations.

This video presents a top 10 list of the best defensive and tactical 12-gauge shotguns ever made, focusing primarily on models still in production. The presenter highlights accuracy, reliability, and effectiveness for home defense, with a bonus mention of his personal home defense shotgun. The list includes both semi-automatic and pump-action shotguns from renowned manufacturers.

This review of the Tokarev TT12 Pro highlights its magazine-fed 12ga operation and user-friendly design. Experts like Ryan Gresham and Chris Cerino praise its ambidextrous controls, AR-15-like ergonomics, and the versatility of its M-LOK handguard and Benelli-compatible choke system. The 1919 pattern magazine system, available in various capacities, is noted for its reliability and compatibility with common pouches.

This video presents a top 10 list of the best defensive and tactical 12-gauge shotguns ever made, with a bonus mention of a personal home defense shotgun. The selections prioritize accuracy, reliability, and effectiveness for home defense applications. Most shotguns on the list are currently in production, with a focus on proven designs and innovative features.

This review of the Beretta 1301 Tactical 12-gauge shotgun highlights its potential for home defense, particularly for those new to shotguns. The reviewer, a self-proclaimed 'shotgun newbie,' found the shotgun to be high-quality with a smooth action and impressive Blink gas system. Initial reliability was excellent, and the impact of wearing soft body armor on shooting technique was explored, revealing a significant reduction in felt recoil.

This review of the Rock Island VR80 shotgun, presented by TheFirearmGuy, offers a practical look at a 12-gauge semi-automatic with an AR-style platform. The expert reviewer highlights its familiar controls, gas piston system, and choke performance through structured pattern testing. The video provides insights into its $699 MSRP and overall value for shooters seeking a versatile magazine-fed shotgun.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.