NRA Gun of the Week: Glock 19 Gen4 Pistol

This review of the Ruger RXM, presented by Brian C. Sheetz, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its unique collaboration with Magpul. Key features include a striker-fired, semi-automatic action, a 4-inch barrel, and a 15-round capacity in 9mm Luger. The RXM is optics-ready for RMR, DeltaPoint Pro, or RMSC sights and boasts an internal chassis system developed by Ruger with a Magpul-designed grip frame. The review highlights its mechanical design, trigger safety, and the absence of a magazine disconnect safety.

This review of the Smith & Wesson CSX E-Series, presented by an Executive Editor from American Rifleman, highlights its enhanced features over the original CSX. Key upgrades include improved trigger feel, increased magazine capacity options through modular grip sleeves, and compatibility with popular red dot sights like the Shield RMSc and Holosun 507K. The pistol retains its aluminum alloy frame and hammer-fired, semi-automatic action, offering a 1911-style shooting experience in a micro-compact package.

This NRA Gun of the Week video features an examination of the SCCY Industries DVG-1RD, a new striker-fired concealed-carry pistol. The review highlights its recoil-operated, semi-automatic design, chambered in 9mm Luger. The DVG-1RD boasts an optic-equipped slide with a Riton MPRD 2 red dot sight, a polymer frame, and a 3.1-inch barrel. The video discusses SCCY's shift from hammer-fired to striker-fired models, emphasizing durability, affordability, and personalization options. It also provides specifications for the pistol, including its dimensions and weight, and encourages viewers to visit American Rifleman for more firearms content.

This video from NRA Gun Of The Week features the KelTec P15, highlighting its status as the company's first striker-fired handgun and one of the thinnest 9mm concealed-carry pistols on the market. The review details its compact dimensions (0.875" width, 5" height, 6.6" length), lightweight design (14 oz unloaded), and impressive 15-round capacity. It also touches on the hybrid slide construction with a cover for red dot optics, the adjustable tritium sights, and the textured grip designed for secure handling. The video emphasizes the P15's innovation in the concealed-carry space, building on KelTec's history of producing popular compact firearms like the P11, P3AT, and P32.

This video features a "Gun Of The Week" segment focusing on the Wilson Combat SFX9 pistol. American Rifleman staff takes the 9mm Luger semi-automatic firearm to the range for a close-up look at its operation. The SFX9 is highlighted as a custom-crafted concealed-carry option, building on Wilson Combat's legacy of M1911s. The video details its solid aluminum frame construction, unique grip texture, 4-inch stainless steel barrel, Diamond-Like Carbon slide finish, and M1911-style controls (minus the grip safety). It also discusses its hammer-fired action, trigger pull weight, and soft-recoiling characteristics, emphasizing the quality and customization options inherent in Wilson Combat firearms.

This NRA Gun of the Week video reviews the Savage Arms Stance, a compact 9mm pistol designed for concealed carry, marking Savage's first pistol release since the 1920s. The review highlights its 18-degree grip angle, aggressive texturing, and interchangeable backstraps for improved handling and recoil management. A key feature is the detachable, serialized metal chassis within a polymer frame, allowing for easy color customization. The pistol boasts a 3.2-inch stainless steel barrel, front and rear cocking serrations, bilateral controls, and comes with 7-round and 8-round magazines. Options include standard iron sights or TruGlo tritium night sights, and a Viridian E-series red laser package. The video also touches on recoil characteristics on the NRA Tech Range.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.