Olympic Arms' OA-98 AR Pistol - A Strange Product of the AWB

The 'Cheap Bastard' AR pistol from Boise Black Rifle offers a budget-friendly alternative to higher-end models like the Noveske Irregular Defense, providing comparable performance. This review highlights its key features, including a forged receiver set, 11.5-inch nitride barrel, and a mid-length gas system, all designed for reliable operation. The firearm is praised for its quality fit and finish, mild recoil impulse, and overall value, making it a strong contender for those seeking an affordable yet capable AR pistol.

This video provides an in-depth review of the VKTR VK1, an 11.5-inch AR pistol featuring a short-stroke piston system designed by Paul Leitner-Wise. The expert analysis covers the gas system, patented Bolt Carrier Group, handguard, and various high-end accessories including a Dead Air suppressor, Nightforce LPVO, and Infiray thermal. The build is assessed for its reliability, ergonomics, and suitability for various applications.

This video provides an in-depth look at 25 new firearms released in 2026, covering a diverse range from handguns to AR pistols and bolt-action rifles. Expert commentary highlights key features, technical specifications, and MSRPs for models like the Inglis 2035, Smith & Wesson M&P Spec Series VI, Shadow Systems E526, Sig Sauer 516 G3, Adler Arms RF-224, CVA Cascade Rimfire, Langdon Tactical Beretta 80X, Springfield Armory Model 2020 Heatseeker, and Ruger Harrier series. The presentation emphasizes practical applications and design innovations for self-defense, competition, and general shooting.

The Kel-Tec PLR-16 is reviewed as a lightweight, affordable 5.56 NATO pistol option, often overlooked as a truck or backpack gun. While praised for its compact design and AK-like piston system, its polymer construction and trigger are noted as potential drawbacks. The firearm is highly customizable with standard AR accessories and aftermarket braces.

This video from Gun Deity highlights the Kel-Tec PLR-16, a firearm released in 2006 that predates the modern AR pistol trend. The speaker, a firearm enthusiast and collector, uses the PLR-16 as an example of a product ahead of its time, drawing a parallel to individuals who are initially misunderstood but later recognized for their genius. The PLR-16 is shown equipped with an angled foregrip and red dot optic.

This review from Honest Outlaw presents five firearms ideal for apocalyptic scenarios, emphasizing accuracy, reliability, and durability. The selections range from a concealed carry handgun (S&W M&P Shield Plus) to a .308 rifle (HK MR762A4), with an AR pistol, 9mm PCC, and 12 gauge shotgun filling out the list. The instructor's decade of experience and extensive video catalog lend significant authority to these personal picks.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.