Rev Arms Impact M4/R4: Part 1

This review compares the Orthos Arms Raider S4, presented as a Benelli clone, against the Benelli M4. The Raider S4 features a ported barrel, a tactical aesthetic with included rail panels and hand stop, and a two-stage trigger. While the Benelli M4 is lighter and known for reliability, the Raider S4 is praised for its shootability, particularly for smaller shooters, due to its weight and spring-loaded butt pad which helps manage recoil. The reviewer prefers the Raider S4 for its handling and value, noting it costs about half as much as the Benelli.

This review of the Black Aces Tactical S4 shotgun, a Benelli M4 clone, highlights its value proposition at approximately one-third the price of a Benelli M4. While the initial 50 rounds showed three malfunctions, the subsequent 900+ rounds ran flawlessly, demonstrating good reliability after a break-in period. The shotgun features a tactical configuration with an adjustable stock, heat shield/optics mount, and a full-capacity magazine tube, making it a feature-rich option for its price point.

This review of the Orthos Raider S4 Turkish shotgun compares it against the Benelli M4 and Langden Tactical 1301. While acknowledging the historical stigma of Turkish shotguns, the Orthos Raider S4 is presented as a value-oriented option with numerous features, though some refinement and material quality concerns are noted. The review covers aesthetic comparisons, functional pros and cons, shooting impressions, and a comparative analysis of recoil and handling.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Mossberg 990 Aftershock 12 gauge shotgun, focusing on its performance after adding aftermarket accessories like a GG&G handguard and EOTech optic. The presenter highlights the firearm's semi-automatic operation, 5+1 capacity, and surprisingly manageable recoil with heavy loads. Reliability is noted as excellent, with no malfunctions experienced except when attempting to use mini shells. The video also addresses common misconceptions about aiming shotguns with optics.

This video provides a breakdown of the Orthos Joker, a piston-driven, magazine-fed, semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun featuring AR-style controls. The presenter highlights the ambi safety, mag release, and bolt catch, noting the bolt catch's unique hold-open feature. The shotgun is shown with an Eotech optic and YHM Victor 12 silencer, though these are aftermarket additions.

This video features a "woodswalk" with the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol shotgun, emphasizing its readiness for "combat" by testing it against simulated threats. The reviewer finds it very similar to the 1301 model and enjoys its performance, noting its suitability for various applications including potential home defense scenarios. The shotgun is highlighted as a very nice 12 gauge option.

This guide details a DIY technique for creating 'poor man's slugs' by cutting birdshot shotgun shells, a method historically used for defense and hunting during times of scarcity. The process involves carefully cutting the shell casing to create a projectile that functions similarly to a slug. The video demonstrates the technique on a Beretta 1301 tactical shotgun and discusses the importance of cut accuracy for flight stability and potential reliability issues in semi-automatic firearms.

This video demonstrates critical firearm safety failures, including poor muzzle awareness, lack of trigger discipline, and unsafe handling in a residential environment. The individual exhibits difficulty with basic firearm manipulation, culminating in a negligent discharge indoors. It serves as a stark warning against improper firearm handling and the importance of professional training.

This guide details the process of creating a DIY wax slug from standard birdshot, as demonstrated by the 'Collapse N Protect' channel. The modification involves melting wax and pouring it over the shot to create a cohesive projectile. The video highlights the increased effectiveness of this DIY slug compared to traditional birdshot, particularly in its ability to concentrate energy on the target, as evidenced by its success in shattering a cinder block. The creator also humorously notes the potential for using scented wax to alter the range's odor.

This video from Collapse N Protect, featuring an instructor with high authority, experimentally tests whether 12-gauge shotgun shells mounted on a plate carrier will explode when shot. The tests, using birdshot, buckshot, and Dragon's Breath rounds, demonstrate that while shells can be breached and their contents spilled, they do not detonate or explode without primer ignition and the compression force typically provided by a firearm's barrel. The explanation highlights the essential components and conditions required for a shell to fire.