Gun Of The Week: Ruger American Gen II Standard

This video reviews five 45 ACP pistol caliber carbines (PCCs) in 2026, highlighting their unique features and performance. It explores how the 45 ACP cartridge benefits from a longer barrel, offering increased velocity and energy, while remaining hearing safe with suppressors. The review covers models from CMMG, B&T, KRISS USA, Grand Power, HK, and Ruger, detailing their action types, recoil mitigation systems, ergonomics, and suitability for various applications.

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.

The speaker, with over 40 years of firearms experience, discusses various handguns and rifles, offering opinions on brands like Kimber, Glock, and SIG Sauer. He emphasizes the importance of proper firearm maintenance, trigger quality, and the debate between hammer-fired and striker-fired platforms. The discussion also touches on Second Amendment rights, gun control legislation in different states, and personal defense strategies, highlighting the need for firearm safety training regardless of carry laws.

This video reviews ten scout rifles ideal for survival scenarios, emphasizing Jeff Cooper's concept of a compact, lightweight, and accurate bolt-action rifle. It covers models like the Savage Magpul 110 Scout, CVA Scout TD, Steyr Scout, Ruger Gunsite Scout, Mossberg MVP Scout, Marlin 1895 SBL, Springfield M1A Scout Squad, and CVA Cascade SR-80, detailing their features, calibers, and price points.

The video argues against the notion that Ruger is failing due to a lack of innovation or not meeting customer demands. The speaker asserts that Ruger is a diverse manufacturer offering a wide range of quality firearms across various categories, including shotguns, rifles, and handguns. The analysis highlights specific Ruger models and their contributions to different market segments, suggesting that claims of stagnation are unfounded and potentially influenced by competitor interests.

This video covers new firearm releases from Springfield Armory (XD Series Gen 4), Smith & Wesson (Shield X variants), and Savage (110 RF rimfire series). It also details Ruger's 250th-anniversary special editions, new optics from Zero Optics and SILE Optics, and suppressor offerings from Canic. The latter half delves into industry drama involving Beretta's stake in Ruger and the ongoing dispute between B&T USA and B&T Switzerland, concluding with the acquisition of Alien Gear Holsters by Cadre Holdings.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

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.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.