Midwest Industries 10/22 & PC Carbine Chassis and Non-QD Mounts - SHOT Show 2020

This video from GUNBROS explores the divided opinions surrounding the Ruger firearm brand. While a loyal, often older, demographic appreciates Ruger's historical innovation and quality products like the 10/22 and AR platforms, others hold a negative view due to founder Bill Ruger's past stance against the Second Amendment. The discussion acknowledges Ruger's current high-quality manufacturing but notes a perceived lack of contemporary innovation.

This video provides an expert-level unboxing and overview of the Volquartsen Vanquish 22 Superlite ISR. The firearm is based on the Ruger 10/22 platform, featuring a Magpul Hunter X-22 chassis and an 18.5-inch integrally suppressed barrel, a collaboration with Angstadt Arms. The review highlights Volquartsen's signature light trigger pull, measuring between 2.5 to 3 pounds, and discusses its suitability for quiet plinking, varmint hunting, and training due to minimal recoil and noise.

Amber from Exile Armory provides a comprehensive overview of current firearm and suppressor sales, highlighting specific models and prices. The video showcases a diverse inventory including rifles, handguns, and shotguns from various manufacturers. Additionally, a gun raffle for a church mission trip is announced, with details on prizes and drawing dates.

This review introduces the Ruger Carbon X-22, a modern iteration of the classic 10/22 platform. The rifle features a lightweight carbon fiber barrel, an M-LOK handguard for accessory customization, and a modular stock. It's presented as a versatile option for beginners, training, hunting, and plinking, benefiting from the extensive 10/22 aftermarket.

Amber from Exile Armory showcases a diverse inventory of firearms and suppressors, including new arrivals and used handguns. The video highlights specific models, calibers, and prices, with a special emphasis on Wednesday and Thursday suppressor sales. Amber provides pricing for various handguns, rifles, and pistols, encouraging viewers to call for specific details on some items.

Elliott Delp, an experienced firearms instructor, highly recommends the Ruger 10/22 rifle as an exceptional value for under $500. He emphasizes its reliability, ease of parts acquisition, and suitability for hunting, making it an ideal choice for new and experienced shooters alike looking for a .22 Long Rifle.

This video features a former Navy SEAL, Jeff Gonzales, providing expert feedback on a home defense AR-15 build. He critiques the rifle's accessories, particularly the sling, and emphasizes the importance of reliable optics and the benefits of a suppressor for indoor use. The discussion highlights practical considerations for effective home defense firearms.

The Beretta ARX-160, showcased at SHOT Show 2011, is a modular, piston-driven rifle featuring ambidextrous controls and tool-less disassembly. Its design emphasizes adaptability with multiple sling points, interchangeable magazine releases, and a quick-change barrel system. While currently limited to military/defense use, future law enforcement and civilian variants are planned.

Fostech unveiled a 20-round .50 BMG drum magazine for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, constructed from billet machined aluminum. They also introduced the Fostech Rader, a lightweight .308 rifle featuring a proprietary magnesium aluminum alloy and ambidextrous controls. The drum mag is priced at $1599 with a Q3/Q4 availability, while the Rader rifle is expected around $3000 with a Q4 release.

Testing a Remington 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum load from a 16-inch Rossi M92 reveals impressive performance, achieving 1709.6 fps. The round exhibited significant fragmentation and penetration of 20.1 inches in ballistic gel, behaving more like a rifle cartridge due to its velocity. This challenges typical handgun round terminal ballistics expectations.