It self regulates gas - the VKTR Industries VK1 Review

This video provides an expert overview of VKTR Industries' new offerings at SHOT Show 2026, including the VPK Pro double-stack 1911 and the VK1 gas piston rifle. The VPK Pro boasts a 3.5lb trigger, V8 porting, and multiple optics plates, while the VK1 features a self-regulating gas system and a 1:7 twist barrel. The presentation highlights the technical specifications and features of these firearms.

This SHOT Show 2024 coverage highlights new releases from Kriss USA, including the Gen 3 Vector and the modular Kymera pistol, alongside Zastava Arms' AK variants and a semi-auto PKM. PTR introduces innovative roller-delayed firearms like the 5.56 PTR 63 and the integrally suppressed 9mm PTR SDM. FN showcases updated SCAR models, and Springfield Armory presents the Echelon series.

This expert review by Hop analyzes the CMMG Dissent as a versatile firearms platform, highlighting its buffer-less AR design, folding stock capability, and suitability for PDW and PCC roles. While acknowledging its strengths in specific applications, the review critically assesses its ergonomics, proprietary parts, and potential drawbacks for left-handed shooters, ultimately positioning it as a specialized tool rather than a universal rifle solution.

This video satirically discusses the high cost and limited availability of firearms in Thailand compared to countries like Austria. Speakers highlight prices reaching 100,000 Baht and year-long waiting lists, humorously questioning the 'luck' of being born Thai in this context. Visuals show extensive firearm displays and speakers handling rifles.

The Diemaco SFW is a notable M16/AR-15 carbine variant, originally produced by Diemaco (now Colt Canada). It saw significant use with elite units like the British SAS due to its reliability when Colt USA couldn't meet M4 demand. Key features include a 15.7-inch barrel with a unique accessory sleeve, the Diemaco tri-rail system, a Canadian-preferred thin front sight post, and an Elcan C79 optic. Early models used Weaver rails, and it featured distinctive green furniture and Thermold magazines.

This video, Part 2 of a series on the NEMO Omen Semi-Auto 300wm rifle, focuses on field stripping and reviewing key internal features. The presenter mentions the unfortunate sale of the rifle before a range test could be conducted, and expresses plans for a follow-up series. Technical specifications for the NEMO Omen are provided, including its .300wm caliber, direct impingement gas system, and its classification as an AR-15 variant in Canada with associated restricted firearm status. Social media links for additional content are also included.

This video debunks the myth that an AR-15 round would 'blow off' an ear by conducting a practical experiment with pig ears. The results show that even high-velocity rounds like 5.56mm and .223 Remington, as well as heavier calibers like 45-70 and 8.6 Blackout, create small, clean holes through thin tissue, similar to a hole punch. The host explains this is because the tissue is too thin for the bullet to transfer enough energy for catastrophic cavitation, unlike in ballistics gel.

This short showcases high-performance 'Space Guns' from the Open Division at the Double Tap Championship. It highlights custom 2011-style pistols, specialized race holsters from brands like Safariland and Double Alpha Academy, and features a first-person view of a shooter using a frame-mounted red dot optic during a stage. The video emphasizes the advanced technology and customization involved in top-tier competition handguns.

Tim Herron, a USPSA Grand Master, explains efficient iron sight usage by contrasting traditional front sight focus with a target-oriented approach. He advocates using the rear sight for gross aiming and the front sight for fine-tuning, likening it to a backhoe vs. spade. Training with red dots can improve iron sight performance by fostering target focus.

This review compares the Staccato P, Springfield Armory Prodigy, and Bul Armory Tac 4.25, focusing on manufacturing, ergonomics, trigger, and shooting dynamics. The Bul Armory Tac 4.25 demonstrated superior reliability with tested ammunition and offered the crispest trigger. The Prodigy was the softest shooting but had a noticeable grip safety gap and feeding issues. The Staccato P offered a good balance but was also susceptible to feeding issues with certain ammo.