Gun Gripes #168: "Not as Advertised"

Elliott Delp provides an in-depth review of a custom Sons of Liberty Gun Works (SOLGW) rifle build, evaluating its performance, accuracy, and fit/finish. The review highlights the rifle's robust construction, reliable function, and impressive accuracy potential, concluding it's a highly capable duty or 'do-all' rifle. Delp's assessment is informed by his extensive experience with AR-15 platforms.

This video from TheGunCollective's 'The Proving Ground' features Jon Patton and Ben testing the accuracy of a Howa 1500 rifle chambered in 6mm Creedmoor, housed in an MDT chassis. They evaluate three different ammunition types: Hornady 87gr V-MAX, Hornady 108gr ELD Match, and 105gr BTHP handloads, using a Tract Toric Ultra HD optic. The testing focuses on achieving real-world accuracy, aiming for sub-MOA groups, and analyzing performance data to identify the most effective load for extended range.

This video provides an expert-level overview of a heavily customized AR-15, nicknamed the 'Zombie Destroyer', built for a thematic zombie apocalypse scenario. The build features an extensive accessory loadout including multiple optics, lasers, and flashlights, along with a high magazine capacity. The demonstration includes rapid fire, engagement of Tannerite targets, and unique shooting techniques, showcasing the rifle's capabilities and the instructor's proficiency.

This video details an extreme AR-15 meltdown test, pushing a custom build to its limits. Expert instructor Eric demonstrates the process, highlighting component durability and failure points under sustained fire. The test concludes with a catastrophic barrel failure after 830 rounds, providing valuable insights into the platform's resilience.

This guide details the process of conducting an extreme durability test on an AK-47 variant, specifically the Definitive Arms VEPR, as demonstrated by Iraqveteran8888. The test involves sustained full-auto fire to induce critical heat failure, followed by inspection of components like the barrel and gas block. The expert assessment highlights the rifle's resilience, lasting 895 rounds before failure, and compares its performance to other platforms.

This guide details a 700-round rapid-fire stress test on a Yugo M92 PAP AK-47 variant, demonstrating the platform's legendary durability under extreme heat. Performed by Eric from Iraqveteran8888, the test highlights safe handling of overheated firearms and concludes with a tribute to Mikhail Kalashnikov's engineering legacy. The firearm successfully completed the test despite significant heat buildup.