IWI Galil ACE 7.62x39mm Rifle

This review of the Black Rain Ordinance Freedom Fighter AK, presented by Klay of Klayco47 and TK from Black Rain Ordinance at SHOT Show 2026, highlights a unique, hyper-modern milled Type 3 AK. The rifle features advanced controls, a proprietary rail system, and collaborations with industry experts, offering a premium US-made option in 7.62x39mm with future caliber variants planned. The MSRP is set around $2,800.

This video reviews several new firearms and accessories, including the Bear Creek Arsenal BC47 AK-47 variant, the Wraith Works WMP45 PDW, and special editions of the Barrett M107A1. It also discusses industry news such as potential new releases from Ruger and Glock, and new gear from Mesa, Steiner, and Zero. The host also addresses viewer questions on topics like suppressor wraps and optic focal planes.

This video from Exile Armory LLC showcases a diverse inventory of firearms, including handguns, rifles, and pistol caliber carbines, with detailed pricing and specifications for many models. The presenter, Amber, highlights specific features like Crimson Trace lasers, SBR configurations, and Cerakote finishes. The video also touches upon the Class 3 NFA process, encouraging interested viewers to visit the store for fingerprinting and to explore available firearms and layaway options.

This video provides an in-depth review of the CMMG BR47 DISSENT rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm. It highlights the rifle's design as a solution for states with assault weapon restrictions, its compatibility with AK magazines, and the engineering behind its robust bolt designed to prevent breakage common in other AR platforms firing this caliber. The review also covers its unique features like the captive recoil spring system, state-compliant configurations, and performance at the range, offering a comprehensive look for potential buyers.

Amber from Exile Armory showcases a diverse inventory of firearms and accessories, including Class 3 items, SBRs, suppressors, pistols, and rifles. The video highlights new arrivals and used guns, with specific models like the IWI Zion 15 SBR, Q Honeybadger, Walther PDP, and Marlin 1854 being featured. Pricing and availability for various firearms are discussed, along with some personal anecdotes from the presenter.

This video argues that the AK platform is an outdated and poor choice for new firearm owners in 2026, particularly in the United States. The presenter, Trench Grenade, cites higher ammunition costs for AK calibers (7.62x39mm and 5.45x39mm) compared to 5.56x45mm NATO, limited and often unreliable American AK market options, and significant disadvantages in modularity, accuracy, optics mounting, and suppressor compatibility when compared to the AR-15 platform. The presenter, drawing on personal experience and professional training, concludes that the AR-15 offers a more cost-effective, versatile, and user-friendly platform for most shooters.

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.