First Impression - American Precision Firearms Strike One

This review of the BRG-9 Elite, a budget-friendly full-size 9mm pistol, highlights its Springfield XD clone design and affordable price point. The reviewer details its features, including an ambidextrous magazine release, grip safety, and nitrided finish, while also discussing its performance and potential drawbacks like out-of-spec accessory rails. Despite minor cons, the BRG-9 Elite is presented as a feature-rich and reliable option for budget-conscious buyers.

This guide details the innovative design of the Chiappa Rhino 60DS .44 Magnum, focusing on its revolutionary bottom-firing mechanism that significantly reduces muzzle flip and recoil. Expert instruction highlights the firearm's construction from 7075-T6 aluminum alloy, integrated accessory rails, and ergonomic Hogue grip, all contributing to a more manageable shooting experience with powerful magnum cartridges. The guide emphasizes how this design makes the .44 Magnum more accessible for a wider range of shooters.

This review covers the OPOS Venator, a 9mm steel-framed pistol from Austria, showcased at IWA 2026. The firearm features a unique rotating barrel locking mechanism and a very low bore axis, contributing to exceptionally soft shooting and flat recoil. It offers versatile optic mounting options, either on a fixed rail or the moving slide. A prototype electronic module provides advanced analytics like a cartridge counter, gun temperature sensor, and slide velocity detection, even functioning without a battery. The presenters, with expert-level handling, found the Venator to be highly accurate and controllable after a slight adjustment to its unique recoil impulse.

Ben Stoeger reviews the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Full Size Optics Ready pistol in Flat Dark Earth. He highlights its optics-ready slide, manual thumb safety, enhanced grip texture, and low bore axis. While noting the trigger isn't as good as a Walther's, he finds it acceptable. The pistol also features interchangeable grip inserts and a unique triggerless disassembly system.

This video provides first impressions of the OA Defense 2311 pistol, reviewing both full-size and compact models. The reviewer notes initial impressions of the full-size grip feeling chunky but becoming comfortable after handling the recoil. Key features highlighted include the optic-ready slide, compatibility with P320 magazines, a fluted barrel on the compact for reduced recoil, integrated thumb ledges for recoil management, and a reduced-size thumb safety. After testing 250 rounds through both models, the reviewer found the experience surprisingly pleasant, particularly noting the compact's flatness. A full review with more extensive range testing is planned.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the Glock 47, a 9mm handgun developed for US Customs and Border Protection and now available commercially. It highlights its modularity, combining Glock 17 barrel length and sight radius with a frame that accepts Glock 19 Gen 5 slides due to a shortened dust cover. The MOS (Modular Optic System) plate system is a key feature, allowing for various optic footprints.

Ted Nugent passionately argues that the Second Amendment is an inherent right, not granted by any document, but by nature itself, essential for self-defense. He criticizes politicians who seek to dictate how and if individuals can defend themselves, asserting that the Second Amendment serves as a concealed weapons permit for law-abiding citizens. Nugent advocates for the right of individuals to use lethal force to protect themselves and their loved ones from violent criminals.

This comprehensive review details the performance of a Palmetto State Armory 10.5" AR-15 Pistol after 8,000+ rounds over two years. The instructor highlights numerous upgrades and identifies critical manufacturing defects, particularly a lower receiver alignment issue requiring significant modification. The review concludes with a pragmatic assessment of PSA's quality control for high-volume firearm use.

This guide details how to securely attach a knife to MOLLE webbing using paracord, a technique demonstrated by an experienced tactical gear user. It emphasizes the importance of sheath material (Kydex preferred over nylon/leather for rigidity) and provides step-by-step instructions for paracord preparation and the 'boot lacing' method. Placement advice is also given to ensure ergonomic access and avoid interference with rifle use.

This guide details the assembly and initial reliability testing of a Palmetto State Armory 10.5" AR Pistol, as demonstrated by an experienced firearm reviewer. It covers common assembly issues like buffer tube fitment, accessory mounting, and ammunition testing, concluding with a reliability assessment after 300 rounds. The review highlights practical troubleshooting and real-world performance observations.