Palmetto State Armory AR15 Freedom: 2000rds later

This video from USCCA presents a curated list of four firearms recommended for gun owners in 2026, emphasizing multi-purpose utility, ammo availability, and ease of use. The presenter, identified as an experienced firearms instructor, details a striker-fired 9mm pistol (Glock 45 Gen 5), an AR-15 rifle (BCM platform), a 12-gauge shotgun (Mossberg Maverick 88), and a .22LR rifle (Ruger 10/22 Takedown), providing insights into their specific features, performance, and suitability for various roles including concealed carry, home defense, and range practice.

This video covers a wide range of new firearms and accessories debuted at the NRA Show 2026. Key highlights include the Sig Sauer M400 Forge rifle, the Sig Sauer 365 Equinox pistol, the Taurus CMX XX 2011 pistol, Hux Works suppressors, Glock's new 15-round slimline magazines, Unity Tactical's Fast FTC mount for Hollow Sun magnifiers, SureFire's SOCOM suppressors and Scout Light Pro, JL Billet's RXM Reaper chassis, Taurus's RPC pistol caliber carbine and GX2 Toro pistol, Grand Power's AR-10 variant that accepts AK magazines, and various other offerings from brands like Echelon and ZEV. The coverage emphasizes new product launches, technical specifications, and availability.

The Sig Sauer M400 Forge is presented as a quality, full-featured AR-15 designed for new buyers seeking an affordable yet reliable platform. Key features include a 16-inch cold hammer-forged, nitrided barrel with a mid-length gas system, a Trigger Tech flat-face cartridge trigger, an ambidextrous charging handle and selector, and a 15-inch MLOK handguard. The rifle ships with a Romeo MSR red dot sight.

This is a first look review of the US Palm Storm Cat4 AR-15, highlighting its unique features aimed at an affordable duty-style rifle. The review covers the innovative monolock handguard system, user-serviceable internal components, ambidextrous lower receiver controls, and the cold hammer-forged barrel. The presenter, a firearms instructor, provides insights into the rifle's performance after 150-200 rounds, noting reliability and specific design choices.

This video from GFG provides an expert review of 10 firearms that are currently experiencing poor sales and are considered poor investments. The speaker, an experienced firearms enthusiast, details specific issues with each model, including reliability problems, market saturation, high ammunition costs, and brand perception. The analysis covers a range of pistols and rifles, offering insights into why certain firearms are not moving off gun store shelves in 2026.

This review covers the Fusion Firearms XP Pro after extensive use, with over 2000 rounds fired. The experienced speaker highlights the smooth slide action and provides live-fire demonstrations, offering insights into the firearm's reliability and performance over a significant round count. The pistol is shown equipped with a Holosun 507K red dot and a Streamlight TLR-7A weapon light.

This comprehensive guide, presented by AK Operators Union's Rob Ski, details the field stripping and basic maintenance procedures for the AK47 platform. It covers essential steps from initial inspection and disassembly to cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly, emphasizing common AK quirks and best practices for reliability. Rob Ski, a recognized subject matter expert, provides practical advice for both new and experienced AK owners.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the SVD Dragunov rifle, as demonstrated by an expert from AK Operators Union. It covers removing the dust cover, recoil spring, bolt carrier group, gas tube, and barrel/receiver assembly. The speaker highlights the quality of original components and the rifle's historical significance.

This guide details two critical field expedient repairs for the AK-47 platform, as demonstrated by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. It covers using rubber bands to temporarily replace a broken recoil spring and guide rod assembly, and employing a wooden toothpick to retain the firing pin when the retainer pin is lost. These techniques are presented as emergency measures to maintain firearm operability in austere environments.

This video details the results of a 5000-round endurance test on the Palmetto State Armory AR15 Freedom, conducted by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. The rifle successfully completed the rigorous AKOU endurance test, including the sand tornado test. While accuracy was deemed respectable for a budget platform (2.24 MOA), internal inspections revealed normal wear on components like the cam pin and bolt lugs. The rifle is presented as a solid budget option, with a recommendation to invest in a better barrel for enhanced long-range precision.