Interview with Engineer Chris Sirois, lead designer for Sig MPX, MCX, Sig 516/716

This video delves into the philosophy and practical considerations of using Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCCs), with a strong focus on the Heckler & Koch MP5, for potential SHTF scenarios in 2026. It covers the historical significance of the MP5, its roller-delayed blowback system, manual of arms, maintenance, and attachment options. The discussion also touches upon modern alternatives like the Sig Sauer MPX and the importance of ammunition selection and training.

This video showcases a wide variety of firearms and accessories currently in stock at Exile Armory. The presenter highlights new arrivals and sale items, providing brief descriptions and prices for each. Featured products include suppressors, SBRs, various rifle and pistol models, and complete uppers, catering to a broad range of firearm enthusiasts.

This TFBTV interview with Sig Sauer's CMO, Tom Taylor, provides deep insights into the company's product development, challenges, and future roadmap. Taylor discusses the complexities behind the MCX's evolution, Sig's pride in the P320's success, and the rationale behind discontinuing certain models like the 8-inch MPX. The interview also touches on quality control issues with early P365 models and the upcoming commercial release of the MCX Spear.

This video from Exile Armory LLC showcases a variety of new and used firearms available for purchase. Amber highlights models from Century Arms, Browning, Diamondback, Glock, Marlin, Ruger, Springfield, Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer, American Tactical, Radical Firearms, Colt, Canik, and Beretta. Pricing and availability for specific models are discussed, along with options for shipping and layaway.

This video reviews ten of the smallest yet most effective firearms for home defense in 2026. It highlights how compact designs offer maneuverability in tight spaces without sacrificing reliability, controllable recoil, or sufficient capacity. The featured firearms range from micro-compact pistols to pistol-caliber carbines and bullpup shotguns, each offering a unique balance of size, firepower, and handling characteristics for defensive scenarios.

This video provides an in-depth review of the firearms featured in Resident Evil 9 Requiem, comparing in-game models to their real-world counterparts. The presenter, a firearms enthusiast and collector, offers opinions on weapon choices, suggesting potential upgrades and alternative firearms that could have enhanced the gameplay experience. The analysis covers handguns, shotguns, SMGs, and sniper rifles, with a focus on caliber, magazine capacity, and modern design considerations.

This video offers a highly critical, historically grounded analysis of the M14 rifle's shortcomings, attributing its failure to flawed US Ordnance Corps decisions regarding cartridge standardization and weapon design. The speaker, an expert in small arms, details how political motivations and resistance to innovation led to the adoption of an inadequate weapon system, contrasting it with superior alternatives like the AR-10 and FN FAL. The analysis highlights the detrimental impact of these decisions on US military effectiveness, particularly in Vietnam.

This expert-level entry details the M16's troubled introduction in Vietnam, debunking myths of inherent design flaws. It highlights how political decisions, procurement issues, and ammunition choices, rather than the core design by Eugene Stoner, led to early reliability problems. The entry emphasizes the mechanical evolution from the AR-15 to the M16A1 and the critical role of chrome lining, proper maintenance, and correct ammunition in establishing the platform's eventual success.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of a former Colt employee and AR-15 SME Hank Tatro, details the critical role of AR-15/M16 buffers. It explains how buffer design evolved to manage bolt carrier bounce caused by increased firing rates and different ammunition types. The guide emphasizes selecting the correct buffer for specific firearm configurations and warns against improper mixing and matching, particularly for duty applications. It covers standard rifle and carbine buffers, as well as H, H2, H3, and specialized 9mm buffers, providing insights into their construction and application.

This comprehensive review by Chris Bartocci, a recognized expert with extensive military armory experience, debunks common myths surrounding the Beretta M9/92FS. Bartocci details the pistol's history, including its selection over the M1911, and addresses controversies like slide failures, attributing them to ammunition and high usage rather than design flaws. He highlights the evolution of critical components like the locking block and discusses magazine reliability issues, offering practical insights for owners and enthusiasts.