Palmetto State Armory JAKL

This review provides an expert-level assessment of the CMMG DISSENT Mk4 300BLK pistol. The experienced instructor highlights its compact design, innovative internal buffer system allowing for a folded brace, and modularity with accessories like Holosun optics and CMMG Zeroed suppressors. The review details the firearm's performance with various ammunition, the functionality of its adjustable gas block, and the quality of its fit and finish, concluding it's a well-balanced and nimble platform.

This video provides a first look at the new IWI ARAD 5, highlighting its features as a 16-inch, short-stroke, gas-piston operated service rifle. It details the rifle's two-position gas system, compatibility with suppressors, and the 'Blackout Series' aesthetic with its textured finish. The review also notes the B5 furniture, full-length Picatinny rail, and the quick-change barrel system, suggesting a competitive MSRP.

This review of the IWI ARAD 5 highlights its innovative QD barrel system, short-stroke piston operation, and semi-monolithic upper receiver. The presenter, with years of experience with IWI products, details the rifle's features, including its 4150 CMV barrel with a 1:8 twist, adjustable gas block, and extensive MLOK and 1913 rail space. The review also covers the integration of an FRT trigger and custom Cerakote, offering insights into its performance and value proposition.

This video provides a product update on Palmetto State Armory's The VUK rifle, showcased at SHOT Show 2026. It highlights the rifle's unique compatibility with 5.56 AK rock-and-lock magazines while retaining AR-15 fire control group and grip compatibility. The update details design iterations based on community feedback, focusing on the handguard and internals, and confirms the use of a 4.5mm trunnion, AK-style sights, and an AK-19 style flash hider. The VUK is currently in the prototyping phase, with PSA actively seeking further community input.

This video compares the Daniel Defense MK18 and the HK416 A4, highlighting their distinct features and legacies. The MK18 is praised for its robust build and reliability, while the HK416 A4 is noted for its gas piston system, suggesting it runs cleaner and was designed as an M4 replacement. The presenter poses a choice between the two, acknowledging their respective strengths.

This review of the HK MR556 A4 highlights its performance as a civilian-accessible variant of the HK 416. The rifle is praised for its smooth shooting, minimal gas in the face, and impressive accuracy, achieving sub-MOA at 100 yards. Key differences from the 416 include a non-chrome-lined barrel and the absence of a full-auto bolt carrier. Downsides noted are its weight, price, and the stock, though the gas system offers extensive adjustability.

This video offers a highly critical, historically grounded analysis of the M14 rifle's shortcomings, attributing its failure to flawed US Ordnance Corps decisions regarding cartridge standardization and weapon design. The speaker, an expert in small arms, details how political motivations and resistance to innovation led to the adoption of an inadequate weapon system, contrasting it with superior alternatives like the AR-10 and FN FAL. The analysis highlights the detrimental impact of these decisions on US military effectiveness, particularly in Vietnam.

This expert-level entry details the M16's troubled introduction in Vietnam, debunking myths of inherent design flaws. It highlights how political decisions, procurement issues, and ammunition choices, rather than the core design by Eugene Stoner, led to early reliability problems. The entry emphasizes the mechanical evolution from the AR-15 to the M16A1 and the critical role of chrome lining, proper maintenance, and correct ammunition in establishing the platform's eventual success.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of a former Colt employee and AR-15 SME Hank Tatro, details the critical role of AR-15/M16 buffers. It explains how buffer design evolved to manage bolt carrier bounce caused by increased firing rates and different ammunition types. The guide emphasizes selecting the correct buffer for specific firearm configurations and warns against improper mixing and matching, particularly for duty applications. It covers standard rifle and carbine buffers, as well as H, H2, H3, and specialized 9mm buffers, providing insights into their construction and application.

This comprehensive review by Chris Bartocci, a recognized expert with extensive military armory experience, debunks common myths surrounding the Beretta M9/92FS. Bartocci details the pistol's history, including its selection over the M1911, and addresses controversies like slide failures, attributing them to ammunition and high usage rather than design flaws. He highlights the evolution of critical components like the locking block and discusses magazine reliability issues, offering practical insights for owners and enthusiasts.