New Products Week in Review 1-22-16

This video provides a brief review of the Exigent Defense Fireteam 556 suppressor, highlighting its effectiveness on an AR-15 platform originally designed around the Daniel Defense MK18. The reviewer emphasizes the suppressor's ability to significantly reduce noise and gas blowback, making shooting comfortable even without hearing protection. The design incorporates features for sound mitigation and low back pressure, resulting in an impressive performance for short-barreled rifles.

This video from Brownells, featuring Caleb, provides a ballistic comparison of Hornady Critical Defense .223 Remington ammunition against standard 55-grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) rounds. The testing, conducted at Big Spring Shooting Complex using ballistic gel, highlights the superior terminal performance of the Critical Defense round, demonstrating a significantly larger and more effective wound channel. The presenter argues for its value in self-defense scenarios due to its rapid energy dump and stopping power on unarmored targets, contrasting it with the over-penetration and minimal damage potential of FMJ rounds.

This video provides a range report for a custom 338 ARC AR-15 build by Brownells. It details the process of zeroing the rifle and adjusting a Rifle-Speed adjustable gas block for both subsonic and supersonic Hornady ammunition. The build demonstrates impressive accuracy at various distances, highlighting the potential of the 338 ARC cartridge.

The Gun Collective reviews several new firearm releases and accessories. Highlights include the Smith & Wesson M&P 22X pistol and FPC carbine, the premium S&W M&P 15 AX rifle, and the Big Horn Armory Model 89 Takedown. New offerings from Chiappa, Tisas, Auto Ears, and Holosun are also presented, alongside updates on ammunition and Kel-Tec's manufacturing expansion. The host provides an informative, fast-paced overview with critical insights on value and features.

This YouTube video promises to showcase a firearm that is "literally silent." While the description is sparse, the title strongly suggests a focus on the unique sound-reducing capabilities of a specific gun or a modification thereof. Given the title's sensational nature, it's likely to be a review, demonstration, or a discussion of suppressed firearms technology.

This review of the Brownells BRN-4 rifle highlights its accurate, strong, and hardy nature, with a smooth cycling action comparable to the MR556. The gas system is noted as well-tuned, requiring minimal adjustment for reliable function. The speaker, an experienced firearms instructor, emphasizes that the rifle's slight weight increase is a worthwhile trade-off for its performance, especially when using accessories like night vision and suppressors.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.