RIP Anderson Manufacturing Where Do We Go From Here?

Elliott Delp provides an expert review of the Radical Firearms RF-15, positioning it as a highly competitive budget AR-15 at around $400. The assessment highlights its practical features, including a 1:7 twist barrel, M-LOK handguard with anti-rotation tabs, and valuable B5 Systems furniture. Testing demonstrates respectable accuracy for its price point, with recommendations for potential upgrades to further enhance performance.

This video provides a cautionary overview of 13 firearm brands potentially facing bankruptcy or acquisition by 2026 due to a significant downturn in US gun sales since 2020. It details specific challenges for each brand, including distribution issues, financial instability, quality control concerns, and market sensitivity. The analysis is presented by an industry commentator citing sales data and corporate structures, offering insights into the volatile nature of the firearms market.

This review of the High Point HP15 AR-15, a rifle built with components reminiscent of Anderson Manufacturing, details its initial reliability issues and surprising accuracy. The reviewer, Mark from Fit'n Fire, experienced multiple failures to feed with the included magazine but found the rifle became reliable after approximately two magazines. Accuracy testing at 100 yards yielded promising results, with some ammunition types grouping under 2 MOA, and a notable 8 out of 10 hits at 450 yards.

This video tests the durability of a budget-friendly AM-15 lower receiver from Anderson Manufacturing by subjecting it to 1000 consecutive rounds. The test demonstrates that the lower receiver maintained its functionality, including the ability to lock the bolt open, and remained surprisingly clean after the high round count. The results suggest that this affordable lower receiver can withstand significant use.

This video reviews the top 5 AR-15 lower receivers, discussing both traditional and ambidextrous options. It highlights features like flared magwells, integrated trigger guards, and ambidextrous controls, comparing brands such as PWS, LMT, BCM, Noveske, Radiant, Spike's Tactical, SilencerCo, Aero Precision, ADM, and Griffin Armament. The discussion emphasizes the 'Lego of guns' nature of the AR-15 platform, allowing for extensive customization.

This review covers the Anderson Manufacturing AR-15 A4 Dissipator rifle, highlighting its retro M16-style aesthetics and value proposition in the sub-$600 range. Key features include an A2 flash hider, 16-inch barrel, polymer handguard with heat shielding, a Picatinny rail, flip-up rear sight, A2 grip, and A2 stock with a hidden storage compartment. The rifle utilizes a rifle-length gas system and standard M16 profile bolt carrier.

This comprehensive review of the Mossberg 702 Plinkster, purchased for $99 from Walmart, details its features, performance, and value. The expert assessment highlights its practical accuracy for plinking and its surprisingly robust construction for the price point, manufactured by CBC in Brazil. It's presented as a reliable, budget-friendly option for recreational shooting.

This guide details the process of modifying a Hi-Point .45 pistol grip to accept an extended 20-round Redball Sports magazine and troubleshooting potential feeding issues. It covers grip modification, magazine loading, and feed lip adjustments for reliable performance, as demonstrated by an experienced firearm reviewer.

This guide details the analysis of a rifle used in a shooting incident involving Charlie Kirk. It covers identifying calibers by sound, assessing shot distances, comparing rifle models like the Mauser, Weatherby Vanguard, and Thompson Center, and understanding concepts like cold bore shots to evaluate shooter skill. The analysis highlights the .30-06 Springfield caliber and the characteristics of bolt-action rifles.

This video clarifies the confusion surrounding various 7.62mm cartridges, highlighting their distinct origins, applications, and ballistic differences. It details calibers from the 7.62x25 Tokarev pistol round to powerful rifle cartridges like the 7.62x51 NATO and 7.62x54R Russian, emphasizing that despite the shared '7.62' designation, bullet diameters and performance vary significantly. Key firearms like the AK-47, SKS, Mosin Nagant, and AR-10 are associated with their respective 7.62 rounds.