From the Vault: The Dual-Barrel Gardner Gun

This review showcases the Tippmann .22LR Gatling Gun, a modern interpretation of classic Old West firearms. It highlights the gun's belt-fed, crank-operated action and its impressive rate of fire, offering a legal alternative to traditional machine guns. The demonstration confirms its reliability and appeal to collectors and firearm enthusiasts.

The 5-barrel Nordenfelt gun, a competitor to the Gatling gun in the late 19th century, utilized a unique reciprocating lever action for its 15-pound steel action block. Unlike rotating multi-barrel designs, the Nordenfelt fired its five barrels sequentially, starting from the center outwards, during the final forward motion of the lever. It featured a gravity-fed magazine and was favored for its portability, particularly by naval forces, with the US Navy briefly adopting them during the Spanish-American War.

This video details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15. Key steps include using a Geissele Reaction Rod for upper receiver stability, proper torquing of the proprietary barrel nut, and secure installation of the gas block and tube. The rail is then slid on and secured with two cross-bolts using a T-handle hex wrench. Final steps involve muzzle device installation and a thorough inspection.

Proper ammunition storage is crucial for maintaining reliability and safety. Avoid storing ammo in cardboard boxes in damp environments, as this leads to moisture absorption and corrosion. Utilize airtight containers like ammo cans and control humidity with desiccants like silica gel packs. Heat accelerates gunpowder and primer degradation, so store ammo at stable room temperatures. Reloading primers are particularly vulnerable to moisture and require strict airtight storage.

This video demonstrates how to upgrade an AR-15's A2 furniture to Magpul components. It details the removal of the A2 grip using a Bondhus hex set and the installation of a Magpul MIAD grip with interchangeable backstraps for improved ergonomics. The process also covers preparing and installing the Magpul PRS stock, highlighting its adjustable features for cheek weld and length of pull.

This video explores the custom Remington 11-87 shotgun used as a prop in 'No Country for Old Men.' The film required a semi-automatic shotgun with a suppressor, a combination not readily available at the time. Prop master Larry Zanoff details how a non-functional, 'homemade' looking suppressor was custom-built for the 11-87, with the iconic silenced sound effect achieved entirely in post-production.