Gun Gripes #318: "Is The Ammo Crisis Getting Better?"

Amber and Doshie from Exile Armory showcase a wide array of new firearms and accessories. The video features various pistols, rifles, shotguns, and suppressors from brands like FN, Q, Bergara, Springfield Armory, and Beretta, with detailed pricing and some technical specifications provided. The presentation is casual and informative, highlighting new inventory for customers.

Ted from Line45 details a significant drop in ammunition prices in 2025, highlighting specific calibers now available at historically low rates. He advises stocking up on calibers like 9mm Luger, .223 Remington, .22 LR, and others before potential price increases due to tariffs or election cycles. The video provides current price ranges per round and bulk pricing for various popular ammunition types.

Elliott Delp recommends the Daniel Defense DD M4 V9 as a $1500 rifle, noting its $1600 sale price is justified by its quality. He highlights the cold hammer-forged barrel's accuracy, the Radian Raptor charging handle, and the rifle's durable Cerakote finish. The V9 features a Picatinny handguard, while the V7 offers M-LOK.

Colion Noir reviews the Ruger Harrier, an AR-15 platform rifle priced around $600, arguing it's sufficient for most users. He highlights its modern aesthetic, tight upper/lower lockup rivaling more expensive models, and balanced handling. The review targets the 'guy who just wants a rifle' rather than a project build, emphasizing its value as a reliable, modern, and adaptable firearm.

This video from God Family and Guns identifies five firearm categories poised for price increases due to rising ammo costs, potential gun control, supply chain issues, and geopolitical instability. The presenter, demonstrating experienced authority, ranks Military Surplus, 2011s, .38 Special Revolvers, AR-15s, and Glock Handguns as top investment choices before anticipated price spikes.

This review focuses on the Global Ordnance Monolith AR-15 upper receiver, highlighting its innovative monolithic barrel design. The integrated construction of the barrel, muzzle brake, and gas block is presented as a key feature for enhancing system reliability by reducing potential failure points. The review encourages viewers to watch the full video for detailed insights.

This video hilariously tests a heavily accessorized AR-15, dubbed the 'Zombie Carbine,' as a parody of excessive tactical gear. The build, based on a Smith & Wesson M&P15, weighs 23 pounds fully loaded with 270 rounds across nine magazines. It features multiple optics, lasers, lights, and is demonstrated with rapid fire, hip sniping, and Tannerite explosions.

This "ultimate AR-15 meltdown" test pushes a custom build to its limits, revealing key durability insights. The Faxon barrel ultimately burst after 830 rounds, but critical components like the Sharps SRC bolt carrier group and Geissele rail demonstrated impressive resilience under extreme stress and heat. The test highlights the AR-15 platform's robust design, even when subjected to conditions far exceeding typical operational use.

This video showcases an extreme full-auto durability test of a premium Definitive Arms VEPR AK, comparing it to a budget WASR-10. The VEPR AK demonstrated exceptional resilience, enduring 895 rounds before failure, significantly outperforming the WASR-10 and even a previously tested AR-15. The expert analysis highlights the AK platform's inherent durability and heat management characteristics, even under severe stress.

This video demonstrates the legendary durability of the AK platform by subjecting a Yugo M92 PAP to a 700-round continuous firing test. Despite extreme heat causing significant smoke and glowing metal, the firearm remained functional, showcasing Mikhail Kalashnikov's robust engineering. The test concludes with a cooling process and a tribute to the designer's legacy.