AR15 & SCAR Killer?? IWI Carmel Review!

This review examines the Sons of Liberty Gunworks 16" Liberty Fighting Barrel, detailing its construction and performance. The barrel features 4150 chrome moly vanadium steel, 5R rifling, and a DLC coated extension. Testing with various ammunition types revealed mixed results, with the barrel performing moderately with Federal Gold Medal 77gr SMK and poorly with Hornady 73gr ELD Match and PMC X-TEC M855. The reviewer notes some manufacturing artifacts in the chrome lining but finds the barrel extension fit to be firm.

This video provides an in-depth review of a BCM Standard ELW (Enhanced Lightweight) 16-inch barrel, examining its construction and performance with various ammunition types. The analysis includes detailed measurements of barrel specifications, observations on machining quality, and extensive 100-yard group testing with Federal Gold Medal 77gr SMK, AAC 77gr OTM, and PMC X-TEC 62gr MA55. The presenter, Preston Moore, offers insights into how barrel construction and ammunition choice affect accuracy and velocity, comparing the button-rifled ELW to cold hammer-forged variants.

The US Palm Storm Cat 4 is reviewed as a feature-rich AR-15 with a street price around $1,400. While praised for its ambidextrous controls and accuracy with budget ammunition, the reviewer notes a slightly loose upper-to-lower receiver fitment. The rifle demonstrates good performance suppressed and is considered a solid option, though potentially outclassed by higher-end BCM or Daniel Defense models in fit and finish.

This review compares the IWI ARAD and the older IWI Carmel, focusing on their operational systems, ergonomics, and shooting characteristics. The ARAD features a short-stroke piston system, a semi-monolithic rail, and compatibility with standard AR-15 lowers, offering a more familiar AR-like feel. The Carmel, based on an AR-18 design, integrates its recoil system into the upper receiver, resulting in a more compact package but a different ergonomic profile. Both firearms are evaluated for their performance, especially when suppressed, with detailed shooting impressions and comparisons of their strengths and weaknesses.

Elliott Delp, an experienced firearm instructor, reviews the Radical Firearms AR15, a budget-friendly rifle priced under $500. He highlights its superior features for the price point, including B5 furniture and a 16-inch barrel, and notes its consistent sub-2 MOA accuracy. Delp recommends it as an excellent option for training or new shooters.

This review of the Sons of Liberty Gun Works M4 L89 AR-15 highlights its performance as a mid-tier duty rifle. The reviewer, who built this specific rifle at a Sons of Liberty armorer's course, praises its ergonomics, the quality of its components like the Liberty two-stage trigger, and its accuracy, achieving sub-MOA groups with certain ammunition. The rifle demonstrated excellent reliability over 500 rounds, feeding and ejecting flawlessly with various magazines and ammunition types. The review concludes that the L89 offers significant value, comparing favorably to higher-priced competitors, and is a strong option for those looking to buy or build a reliable and accurate AR-15.

This video provides a rapid-fire news update on recent firearm industry releases and recalls. It covers new products from Palmetto State Armory, Springfield Armory, Pointer, and Charles Daly, alongside a Colt CBX recall and new accessories. The host, Jon Patton, offers insights from a position of high authority in firearms media.

This guide, presented by attorney Adam Kraut, clarifies the legal status of 80% lower receivers. It explains that these components are not firearms federally until fully machined and details the regulations surrounding their acquisition, manufacturing, and marking, emphasizing the distinction between personal use and commercial sales. The information is crucial for anyone considering building their own AR-15 platform firearm.

This review of the ATI Omni Hybrid P3P AR-15, priced at $350, details extensive testing including a 1,500-round endurance test, environmental contamination with mud and water, and stress tests. Despite its budget construction featuring polymer receivers with metal inserts and a plastic fire control group, the rifle demonstrated surprising durability, successfully clearing malfunctions like failures to extract via mortaring and continuing to function after being subjected to dirt and water. The review highlights its pinned gas block as a notable feature for its price point, recommending it for casual shooters seeking a low-cost, surprisingly resilient platform.

This video provides an expert legal analysis of a significant court ruling that halted California's ban on 'large capacity' magazines. Attorney Adam Kraut breaks down the legal arguments, the court's reasoning based on Second Amendment protections, and the implications for gun owners in California. The ruling emphasizes the need for robust data to justify firearm restrictions and highlights the importance of legal precedent like the Heller decision.