I didn't know how absurdly practical lever guns are - Midwest Industries / Mad Pig Customs Big Boy X

This video compares a classic Winchester Model 1873 with a modernized Henry Big Boy X lever action rifle, highlighting differences in design, functionality, and user experience. The discussion covers practical modifications like improved stocks and rails on the Henry, contrasting it with the historical significance and limitations of the 1873, particularly regarding optics mounting and action smoothness. Both firearms are discussed in terms of shooting characteristics, accuracy potential, and their place in modern shooting contexts.

This video reviews seven .357 Magnum lever-action rifles, highlighting modern features and practical applications that challenge the notion they are outdated. It details specific models from Marlin, Henry, Smith & Wesson, Rossi, Chiappa, and Winchester, emphasizing their performance, handling, and suitability for various roles beyond traditional use.

The Henry Big Boy X model is presented as a modern take on the iconic lever-action rifle, bridging historical design with contemporary features. The review highlights its tactical appearance, threaded barrel for suppressors, optic-ready mounting, and accessory rails. Practical applications like hunting, home defense, and use as a truck gun are discussed, with the reviewer ultimately giving it a strong practical score.

This video explores the viability of a suppressed Henry Big Boy X lever-action rifle in .357 Magnum for home defense. The presenter tests various ammunition types, evaluates sound levels in open and confined spaces, and assesses rapid-fire capability. The setup includes aftermarket furniture and a modular suppressor, aiming to create a quieter home defense option.

This Q&A video from GUNMENUSA covers a wide range of firearms-related topics, offering insights and recommendations from the host's experience. Key discussions include preferred AR-15 calibers (5.56 vs. 300 Blackout), recommendations for first AR builds, thoughts on suppressors from Surefire and SilencerCo, and advice on thermal optics. The host also shares personal favorites like his Battle Ready Glock 45 and discusses build philosophies, budget considerations, and the importance of training.

This video reviews a vintage Bushmaster XM15E2S found at a pawn shop. The presenter highlights its classic features like the quad rail, carry handle, and fixed A2 stock, appreciating the aesthetics and functionality of semi-vintage AR-15 setups. The firearm is noted for its reliable performance and smooth recoil impulse, attributed partly to the A2 stock, and the presenter expresses enthusiasm for retro builds and American manufacturing.

This guide details a practical experiment to debunk the myth that an AR-15 round would 'blow off' an ear. The Humble Marksman demonstrates through testing with pig ears that common rifle rounds, and even heavier calibers, create clean holes rather than explosive damage on thin tissue. The expert's analysis highlights the difference between tissue interaction and ballistics gel cavitation.

This guide showcases the specialized 'Space Guns' used in Open Division competition at the Double Tap Championship. It highlights custom 2011 pistols, advanced optics like C-More RTS2 and Sig Sauer Romeo3 Max, and high-end holsters from Safariland and Double Alpha Academy. The content, presented by a seasoned competition shooter, offers insights into the gear and techniques employed in high-level shooting events.

This guide details an efficient iron sight technique, drawing on insights from 3-division USPSA Grand Master Tim Herron. It emphasizes a shift from rigid front sight focus to a more effective target-oriented approach, using the rear sight for gross aiming and the front sight for fine-tuning. This method is particularly beneficial for shooters transitioning from red dot sights.

This guide details the disassembly process for three popular 2011-style pistols: the Staccato P, Springfield Armory Prodigy, and Bul Armory SAS II Tac 4.25. It highlights differences in guide rod systems, with the Staccato P featuring a toolless system, the Bul Armory requiring a paperclip or staple, and the Springfield Armory Prodigy needing a hex wrench. Proper maintenance of the guide rod system is crucial for reliable firearm function.