New Firearms Products 3-16-17

This review highlights the Taurus TX9 as a significant disruptor in the 9mm handgun market, challenging established brands like Glock and Smith & Wesson with its sub-$500 price point. The TX9 offers advanced features such as a modular chassis, optics-ready slide (TORO system), and improved ergonomics, often surpassing more expensive competitors. The video emphasizes its reliability, accuracy, and US manufacturing, positioning it as a strong value proposition for consumers.

This episode of TGC News covers several firearm-related topics. Jon Patton discusses the Smith & Wesson M&P SPEC Series, a new Lone Wolf suppressor, and an expensive torque wrench for firearms. The video also briefly mentions Winchester's Super-X ammunition and a Kroger security guard incident. Promotional segments include various Sellmark products (Sightmark, Pulsar, Kopfjager, BulletSafe) and TacPack. Affiliate links and merch are promoted throughout.

This review covers the Ameriglo Pro I-Dot night sights, highlighting their 'Straight Eight' alignment for improved daylight visibility and cross-eye dominance. The sights feature a durable steel construction with black oxide finish, Trijicon tritium lamps, and a protective sapphire jewel. They are available for Glock and Smith & Wesson M&P pistols, with specific design differences noted for one-handed slide manipulation.

This video compares tritium night sights and fiber optic sights for handguns, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses in different lighting conditions. Tritium excels in low light but can be less visible in daylight, while fiber optics are bright in daylight but useless in darkness. The Truglo TFO hybrid sight is presented as a solution offering benefits of both.

This review compares the Glock 19 Gen 4, Gen 5, and a purported 'Gen 6', finding that while the Gen 6 offers ergonomic and feature upgrades like deeper serrations and an improved optic system, the practical performance gains are minimal. The speaker, Hegshot87, highlights that the Gen 6's single recoil spring offers a more predictable impulse. An alternative, the RXM, is presented as a budget-friendly option with Glock magazine compatibility and steel tritium sights. Ultimately, the Gen 6's incremental updates are contrasted with more significant design leaps from competitors like Springfield and Smith & Wesson, suggesting the 'hype' around the Gen 6 may not justify a significant upgrade for many users.

Ben Stoeger, a highly experienced competitive shooter, provides an in-depth review of the Smith & Wesson M&P platform, affectionately coining the term 'M&P Bro'. He emphasizes the platform's excellent ergonomics, wide variety of options, and the common practice of serious shooters upgrading components like triggers and grip tape for optimal performance. Stoeger positions the M&P as a modern, ergonomically superior alternative to the Glock.

This video details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15. Key steps include using a Geissele Reaction Rod for upper receiver stability, proper torquing of the proprietary barrel nut, and secure installation of the gas block and tube. The rail is then slid on and secured with two cross-bolts using a T-handle hex wrench. Final steps involve muzzle device installation and a thorough inspection.

Proper ammunition storage is crucial for maintaining reliability and safety. Avoid storing ammo in cardboard boxes in damp environments, as this leads to moisture absorption and corrosion. Utilize airtight containers like ammo cans and control humidity with desiccants like silica gel packs. Heat accelerates gunpowder and primer degradation, so store ammo at stable room temperatures. Reloading primers are particularly vulnerable to moisture and require strict airtight storage.

This video demonstrates how to upgrade an AR-15's A2 furniture to Magpul components. It details the removal of the A2 grip using a Bondhus hex set and the installation of a Magpul MIAD grip with interchangeable backstraps for improved ergonomics. The process also covers preparing and installing the Magpul PRS stock, highlighting its adjustable features for cheek weld and length of pull.

This video explores the custom Remington 11-87 shotgun used as a prop in 'No Country for Old Men.' The film required a semi-automatic shotgun with a suppressor, a combination not readily available at the time. Prop master Larry Zanoff details how a non-functional, 'homemade' looking suppressor was custom-built for the 11-87, with the iconic silenced sound effect achieved entirely in post-production.