Product Spotlight: Brownells BRN-9 Upper Receiver

This review focuses on identifying the best value 9mm Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC) for budget-minded individuals. The speaker, demonstrating significant expertise in the firearms market, highlights the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) Gen 4 as a standout option. It can be configured for $500-$600, offering a hard-to-beat price point compared to other PCCs typically exceeding $1000, even if those offer more advanced features.

Elliott Delp discusses the Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm PCC, comparing it to other popular PCCs like the Stribog and MP5 clones. The video touches on the potential for testing 9mm AR platforms as well, indicating a focus on evaluating different PCC options.

This comparison between the Springfield Kuna and the Stribog SP9 A3G highlights their shared roller-delayed blowback system and ambidextrous controls, contributing to similar felt recoil and user-friendliness. Key distinctions lie in their magazine compatibility (proprietary for Kuna, Glock for Stribog) and accessory mounting systems (M-LOK on Kuna, rail on Stribog). Both are compatible with aftermarket folding stocks and braces.

Elliott Delp provides an initial look at the Springfield KUNA 9mm PCC, highlighting its design similarities to other platforms. His primary critique focuses on the use of proprietary magazines, expressing a preference for common standards like CZ Scorpion or Glock magazines to enhance user convenience and reduce accessory costs.

This review of the Springfield Armory KUNA 9mm PCC highlights its roller-delayed blowback system, which promises reduced recoil compared to traditional straight blowback designs. The firearm features a 6-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, a non-reciprocating charging handle, and fully ambidextrous controls. A key consideration is its use of proprietary magazines.

This review of the Springfield Armory Kona 9mm PCC highlights its roller-delayed internal system, ambidextrous controls, and Strike Industries folding brace. The speaker, an established firearms reviewer, provides a detailed look at its features and performance, including a live-fire demonstration with a suppressor. The Kona appears to be a well-received option in the PCC market.

This video details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15. Key steps include using a Geissele Reaction Rod for upper receiver stability, proper torquing of the proprietary barrel nut, and secure installation of the gas block and tube. The rail is then slid on and secured with two cross-bolts using a T-handle hex wrench. Final steps involve muzzle device installation and a thorough inspection.

Proper ammunition storage is crucial for maintaining reliability and safety. Avoid storing ammo in cardboard boxes in damp environments, as this leads to moisture absorption and corrosion. Utilize airtight containers like ammo cans and control humidity with desiccants like silica gel packs. Heat accelerates gunpowder and primer degradation, so store ammo at stable room temperatures. Reloading primers are particularly vulnerable to moisture and require strict airtight storage.

This video demonstrates how to upgrade an AR-15's A2 furniture to Magpul components. It details the removal of the A2 grip using a Bondhus hex set and the installation of a Magpul MIAD grip with interchangeable backstraps for improved ergonomics. The process also covers preparing and installing the Magpul PRS stock, highlighting its adjustable features for cheek weld and length of pull.

This video explores the custom Remington 11-87 shotgun used as a prop in 'No Country for Old Men.' The film required a semi-automatic shotgun with a suppressor, a combination not readily available at the time. Prop master Larry Zanoff details how a non-functional, 'homemade' looking suppressor was custom-built for the 11-87, with the iconic silenced sound effect achieved entirely in post-production.