Media Day Shot Show 2018

The IWI Tavor TS12 is a futuristic, semi-automatic, gas-operated bullpup 12 gauge shotgun. It features a unique rotating cluster of three magazine tubes, allowing for rapid transitions between different ammunition types or simply providing a high capacity. The firearm is praised for its maneuverability due to its bullpup design and balanced weight distribution, despite its 8lb empty weight.

This review covers the Panzer Arms BPA12 12 Gauge bullpup shotgun, noting its strong visual resemblance to the Steyr AUG. The reviewer highlights potential magazine compatibility issues, particularly with aftermarket or non-OEM magazines, which can lead to feeding malfunctions. They also emphasize the importance of applying Loctite to QD sling mount screws to prevent them from loosening during use.

This review of the IWI Tavor TS12 highlights its unique rotating magazine system, offering a 15+1 capacity in a bullpup configuration. The instructor demonstrates the magazine cycling and addresses a malfunction, emphasizing the importance of proper clearing procedures. The firearm is presented as a fun and capable option for hypothetical combat scenarios.

This video from Line45, featuring an expert instructor, breaks down six firearms that are visually appealing but difficult for dealers to sell due to practical limitations. The analysis covers the Kel-Tec KSG, Desert Tech MDRX, Panzer Arms BP-12, Rossi Circuit Judge, Chiappa Rhino 60DS, and Magnum Research BFR, highlighting issues with reliability, ergonomics, cost, and niche appeal that hinder their marketability despite their unique designs.

This video provides a review of several firearms and accessories showcased at the IWA trade show in Germany, featuring insights from ClassicFirearms hosts Matt and Justin. They discuss the Radikal Arms MKX3 bullpup shotgun, the Radikal Arms MK23 pistol-grip shotgun, the German-made Schmeisser AR-15 and its 9mm PCC variant, and the Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) MK116 rifle with its long-stroke piston system. The MantisX dry-fire training system is also highlighted as a valuable tool for skill development. The hosts, with their background in firearm retail and industry knowledge, offer commentary on design, quality, price, and market potential.

This review covers the Attack Arms Bull Pup 12Ga Semi Automatic shotgun, highlighting its compact bullpup design, suitability for home defense, and ease of use for various family members. Expert instructor John G. Johnson demonstrates its features, including the ambidextrous charging handle, flip-up sights, and the significant advantage of requiring no break-in period, even with 7.5 birdshot. The demonstration confirms reliable cycling with 2 3/4 inch shells.

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.