NRA Gun of the Week: Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 4.5” OSP Threaded Handgun

This video from Exile Armory LLC showcases a diverse inventory of firearms, including handguns, rifles, and pistol caliber carbines, with detailed pricing and specifications for many models. The presenter, Amber, highlights specific features like Crimson Trace lasers, SBR configurations, and Cerakote finishes. The video also touches upon the Class 3 NFA process, encouraging interested viewers to visit the store for fingerprinting and to explore available firearms and layaway options.

This video showcases a wide variety of firearms available for sale at Exile Armory, including pistols, rifles, and suppressors. The presenter highlights specific models, calibers, features like threaded barrels and optic cuts, and prices. Several sponsors are thanked for their support of a racer named Ray, who has a competition today. The video also touches on the weather and offers a question for viewers about their morning routines.

This video introduces the new Taurus RPC, a 32-round, 9mm, true roller-delayed PDW, highlighting its potential for improved shootability with an optional brace. It also showcases the optics-ready GX2 Toro, now available for under $300 MSRP, and the 22 Tug with an added threaded barrel for suppressor use, emphasizing its suitability as a compact carry option. The presenter, Caleb Giddings from Taurus USA, suggests checking them out at NRA 2026.

The Retay RXP 22 is a lightweight, budget-friendly .22LR handgun featuring an optics-ready slide and a threaded barrel, making it ideal for suppressor use. It offers a double/single action trigger and comes with two 13-round magazines. While initial use may require lubrication to resolve minor hiccups, it performs reliably with a suppressor attached. It's recommended as an easy-to-shoot option for new shooters or for relaxed range days.

The Taurus RPC is a new sub-gun entering the market, aiming to provide a roller-delayed blowback system at a sub-$1000 price point, likely closer to $800-$900. The reviewer highlights its 4.5-inch threaded barrel, ambidextrous controls, and flat-face trigger. Initial testing with 100 rounds suppressed showed no malfunctions, though the proprietary 32-round polymer magazines are noted as a potential concern for long-term reliability and aftermarket support.

This review of the SIG MPX highlights its modern design, excellent trigger, and user-friendly magwell. While praised for its shootability and AR-like ergonomics, the reviewer notes its considerable weight and short retractable brace as drawbacks. The video suggests the MPX is a capable 21st-century sub-gun alternative to older platforms.

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.