February 2019 Q&A

WOOX showcased significant new wood furniture lines at SHOT Show 2026. Innovations include a deeper, more aggressive grip texture, a new dark wood finish for Henry rifles, and a natural oil-based finish highlighting raw wood quality. The company is also expanding its product line to support a wider range of platforms like the AKM, MP5, AR-9, and AR-15/MSR.

Roger Barrera provides an in-depth review of the ZEV Technologies and Magpul Folding Defensive Platform (FDP), a 9mm firearm with a unique folding design. He details its 18-year development, purchase price of approximately $1,700, and performance during range testing. Barrera highlights the FDP's smooth recoil, impressive deployment speed (sub-3-second Bill Drills), and surprising 100-yard accuracy despite its integrated sights and mechanical offset. Critiques include the high price point and potential ergonomic challenges with the manual safety.

This video provides an expert-level review of the PTR SDM Alpha and SDM Bravo firearms, presented by Bill from PTR and Jason from Classic Firearms at SHOT Show. The firearms feature a modernized design with integrated suppressor technology, a unique three-tax stamp system including an SBR, suppressor, and a blast chamber, and a ported barrel designed to make supersonic rounds subsonic. The Alpha model offers compatibility with Vent 2 suppressors for added versatility. The firearms are available immediately with an MSRP of $3800 and a lifetime warranty.

This video provides a demonstration of the folding and deployment mechanism for the Zev & Magpul FDP, a 9mm pistol with a folding chassis design. The demonstration, likely from a brand representative at SHOT Show, highlights the two-button folding process and the charging handle's dual role as a deployment button. The FDP utilizes Glock-style magazines and folds into a compact form factor.

This video provides an expert demonstration of the Magpul FDP (Folding Defensive Pistol) and FDC-9 (Folding Defensive Carbine) by Ryan, Magpul's Firearms Program Manager. It details the unique deployment mechanism, where pressing the charging handle springs the firearm open, and the efficient folding procedure using a slider latch. The review highlights the compact 'lunchbox' form factor, Glock magazine compatibility, and the firearm's ability to remain concealed when folded. Pricing for the FDP-P starts at $1,699.

This video showcases the new Smith & Wesson 686 Plus Spec Series revolver, highlighting its stainless steel finish, custom wood grips, and mounted red dot optic. The presenter provides a visual demonstration of the firearm's aesthetics and performs a trigger pull, offering a glimpse through the optic. The content is presented by a firearms content creator with expertise in new industry releases and safe firearm handling.

This video demonstrates the critical failure of a Bulgarian Arsenal SLR104 AK-74 variant when subjected to a mud test. Despite its platform's reputation, the rifle experienced immediate failures to go into battery, eject, and feed due to mud ingress. Repeated attempts to clear the weapon revealed significant friction and a complete mechanical stoppage, highlighting potential reliability issues under extreme conditions.

This video details the anatomy and historical use of 1700s grenades, focusing on their components like the external fuse and internal charge. It demonstrates the ignition process using a slow match and highlights the safety precautions necessary when handling replicas. The content also briefly showcases the hand mortar as an alternative deployment method for these early explosive devices.

This video provides a detailed instructional guide on applying a Gaza-style tourniquet, emphasizing proper technique for effective hemorrhage control. It highlights the importance of initial strap tightening before using the windlass for occlusion and securing it properly. The content also touches upon patient comfort and potential challenges during application.

This video details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver. It covers the unique disassembly required, including removing the barrel wedge and the barrel itself. The process involves setting the cylinder to half-cock, charging each chamber with 20 grains of powder and a lead ball, and using a specialized arbor tool to seat the projectile before capping and reassembly.