Iron Ridge Arms - 2010 SHOT Show

This video demonstrates the installation and performance of the FAB Defense GL-CORE IMPACT buttstock, featuring adjustable coil-over dampening for recoil reduction. Expertly shown by Shortshot Tony, the guide details testing on .308 and 5.56mm platforms, comparing recoil mitigation across three distinct strength settings. The insights provided are valuable for shooters seeking to manage felt recoil more effectively.

Instruction from Ted of Line 45 provides expert insights into building an ammunition stockpile before potential shortages. The guide details which calibers are most vulnerable, like .22 LR and 9mm, and explains the impact of supply chains and import restrictions. It emphasizes strategic stockpiling for different uses, from training to self-defense, to ensure preparedness.

This entry details the Centurion Arms MK11 Mod 0 clone, drawing insights from Monty LeClaire, a retired Navy SEAL and founder of Centurion Arms. It covers the rifle's historical lineage from the SR-25, its evolution through military designations like the M110, and specific technical enhancements in the clone version. LeClaire's expertise, gained from direct operational and manufacturing experience, provides a deep dive into the platform's development and features.

The Vortex Crossfire Red Dot is presented as a user-friendly, rugged, and cost-effective optic suitable for a wide range of firearms including carbines, bolt-action rifles, rimfires, pistols, and shotguns. It comes with interchangeable low and tall mounts for AR-platform compatibility or lower mounting on other firearms. The optic features a 2032 battery and a rotary knob for illumination adjustment, offering a broad range of brightness settings. The adjustment cap doubles as a tool for zeroing.

This entry details the 8.6 Blackout cartridge and its performance on an AR-10 platform, as presented by Classic Firearms at Shot Show. The video highlights the cartridge's potential as a larger alternative to the 300 Blackout, showcasing its manageable recoil and rapid-fire capabilities with a suppressed rifle. Expert insights cover platform specifics and ammunition, offering a technical overview for enthusiasts.

This guide covers the installation of several Luth-AR accessories, including the MBA series stocks, Globe Charging Handle, Palm Guard handguard, and a 37mm launcher. Randy Luth, founder of Luth-AR and DPMS, emphasizes innovation driven by real-world shooting experience. The video showcases the modularity and practical features of these components for AR-15 and AR-10 platforms.

This video features a critique of a home defense AR-15 build by former Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales. Key takeaways include the importance of a suppressor for indoor use, the critique of an overly complex sling, and recommendations for reliable optics. The discussion highlights the trade-offs of short-barreled rifles (SBRs) for home defense and emphasizes practical gear selection over complexity.

This guide details the tool-less field stripping process for the Beretta ARX-160, as demonstrated by a Beretta factory representative. It covers the quick-release barrel, stock, trigger group, and bolt assembly, emphasizing ease of maintenance. The representative highlights the rifle's modularity and ambidextrous features, noting its current military availability with future civilian plans.

This entry details the Fostech .50 Cal Drum Magazine, designed for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, featuring a 20-round capacity and billet machined aluminum construction. It also touches upon the Fostech Rader .308 rifle. The information is presented with high technical focus from a manufacturer representative.

This video from ARFCOM News details a ballistic gel test of Remington's 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum ammunition fired from a 16-inch Rossi Model M92 carbine. The test highlights how carbine-length barrels significantly enhance .357 Magnum performance, achieving velocities comparable to some .300 Blackout loads and demonstrating substantial penetration and expansion in ballistic gel. The analysis touches on terminal ballistics theories and the unique behavior of high-velocity pistol rounds fired from rifles.