Gun Of The Week: Caracal USA CMP9K

This comprehensive review by Brass Facts details extensive issues encountered over four years of ownership with the B&T TP9. Despite initial interest in the PDW platform, the reviewer explicitly does not recommend it for serious use due to significant reliability problems, poor trigger performance, and suppressor baffle strikes. The review highlights a decline in reliability after 3,000 rounds and issues with the proprietary suppressor mount causing Point of Impact shifts. B&T's customer service is praised for replacing a damaged barrel, but the platform's inherent flaws lead to a negative overall assessment.

This video delves into the Colt Individual Carbine (IC) entry, an advanced external piston rifle that, despite its high-quality design and potential, never reached commercial or military sales. It explores the origins of the Individual Carbine program, spurred by comparisons to the HK416 and SCAR, and details Colt's innovative solutions, including a unique cam pin wear mitigation system. The analysis highlights how the IC represented a significant evolution of the M4 platform, ultimately overshadowed by the M4 Product Improvement Program.

This review of the HK MR223 A3, presented by FrenchGunGuy, positions it as the civilian counterpart to the HK416 A5. The expert assessment highlights its premium features like ambidextrous controls and a chrome-lined barrel, while also critiquing the proprietary HKey handguard and lack of an adjustable gas block. It's identified as a desirable collector's item, though its high price point may limit its value as a purely practical training tool.

This expert-level review details the Indumil Cordova pistol, highlighting its design lineage from the Galil rifle. It covers manufacturing processes, including forged steel slides and injection-molded polymer frames, and unusual technical specifications like a 1:8 twist rate barrel. The analysis emphasizes the factory's strategic use of existing tooling and expertise for indigenous firearm production.

This episode of 'Spicy Friday' by Paul Harrell features a humorous take on firearms culture, including memes about gun cleaning and a viewer-praised review of the CMMG Banshee. The host highlights the Banshee's accuracy and reliability in 9mm for defensive use and promotes CMMG products with a discount code. The video also touches on political commentary and a spiritual reflection, showcasing Harrell's unique blend of entertainment and community engagement within the Second Amendment space.

Palmetto State Armory is updating the JAKL 2.0 based on customer feedback from SHOT Show 2025, specifically addressing the lack of mil-spec lower compatibility. Features developed for the 2.0 will be integrated into a JAKL 1.5 model, while the 2.0 is being redeveloped into an entirely new product to be revealed before SHOT Show 2026. The PSA Representative demonstrated high expertise and transparency regarding these design pivots.

This video details the meticulous process of ammunition manufacturing at Hornady's facility in Grand Island, Nebraska. It covers the creation of bullets, starting with copper cups and lead cores, and the production of brass cartridge cases through annealing and hammering. The content also highlights Hornady's rigorous quality control testing on a 100-yard range and the final packaging stages, emphasizing their commitment to American-made quality.

The L1A1 SLR, a British variant of the FN FAL, was adopted by the UK military for its semi-automatic-only operation and inch-pattern components. It served through major conflicts like the Falklands War and was eventually replaced by the L85 bullpup. The rifle is known for its robust design and reliability, though original British-made examples are now rare.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

Vista Outdoor has acquired the iconic Remington Ammunition brand, aiming to revive its manufacturing operations in Lonoke, Arkansas. The acquisition follows Remington's 2020 bankruptcy, with Vista Outdoor integrating the brand alongside Federal, CCI, and Speer. The focus is on restoring quality, securing raw materials, and re-employing skilled workers to meet high market demand for popular lines like Core-Lokt and UMC.