From the Vault: Lew Horton 29-3

This video provides an expert-level overview of popular revolver calibers for defensive applications, discussing their strengths, weaknesses, and suitable ammunition. It covers the .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .45 ACP, .410 shotshells, .45 Colt, .22 LR, and .44 Special, offering insights into recoil, versatility, and specific load recommendations from a firearms instructor's perspective.

This video from Exile Armory LLC showcases a wide variety of firearms and accessories available for sale. Amber highlights new arrivals and sale items, including handguns, rifles, shotguns, suppressors, and muzzle devices. Specific models mentioned range from Springfield XD and Glock variants to AR-platform rifles and revolvers, with prices and some key features noted.

This video provides an in-depth review and shooting impression of the Chiappa Rhino 60DS L-frame revolver chambered in .44 Magnum. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, highlights the firearm's innovative low bore axis design, which significantly reduces muzzle flip and felt recoil compared to traditional .44 Magnum revolvers like the Smith & Wesson Model 29. The review includes live-fire demonstrations, comparisons, and discussions on trigger quality and ammunition performance.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of new firearm releases and industry news. It details new models from Beretta, Wilson Combat, Springfield Armory, Savage, Henry, Chiappa, Sig Sauer, and FN, including specifications, calibers, and MSRPs. The presenter also discusses new optics, suppressors, and firearm accessories, offering insights into their features and potential value.

This video from Yee Yee Life tests the penetration capabilities of various firearms against a stack of baking sheets, culminating with a .50 BMG round. The experiment demonstrates the relative stopping power of different calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG, and includes a 12-gauge slug, AK-47, .308, and .30-06 rifle rounds. The results highlight significant differences in penetration, with the .50 BMG ultimately piercing all 34 baking sheets.

This video from Exile Armory LLC showcases a variety of firearms and accessories currently available, with a focus on a flash sale happening on specific dates. The presenters highlight pricing and some features of handguns and rifles, including models from HK, Taurus, Kel-Tec, Bond Arms, Ruger, Diamondback, FN, Pioneer Arms, Smith & Wesson, CZ, Arsenal, American Tactical, and Sig Sauer. They also discuss current inventory challenges with certain brands like Glock and encourage viewers to contact them for competitive pricing and availability.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.