Saga of the AR15 Forward Assist: A Solution Searching for a Problem

Amber and Doshie from Exile Armory showcase a wide array of new firearms and accessories. The video features various pistols, rifles, shotguns, and suppressors from brands like FN, Q, Bergara, Springfield Armory, and Beretta, with detailed pricing and some technical specifications provided. The presentation is casual and informative, highlighting new inventory for customers.

This video from Polenar Tactical briefly showcases an FDE AR-15 style rifle equipped with a suppressor and optic. The visual evidence is limited to a static display on a shelf, offering a quick glimpse of the firearm's configuration.

Exile Armory LLC presents a diverse selection of firearms and accessories, featuring a wide range of handguns, rifles, and shotguns from various manufacturers. The video highlights specific models like the Sig M18 9mm, Mossberg 590, Colt SBR, and Springfield Saint Victor, along with pricing details. It also touches upon suppressor sales and gun shop etiquette for safe handling and presentation of firearms.

This video from Survival Gear provides an in-depth look at several new firearm releases from Palmetto State Armory (PSA) expected in 2026. It covers a range of platforms including AR-style rifles, a bullpup conversion, a PDW, a 1911 pistol, and a modular shotgun concept. The presenter highlights key features, calibers, and potential applications for each model, showcasing PSA's expanding product line.

This video delves into the historical competition between the Ruger Mini-14 and the AR-15, explaining how the Mini-14 outsold the AR-15 in the early 1980s due to its affordability and traditional design appeal. The host, demonstrating high expertise, showcases modern Mini-14 features like the Samson folding stock and bayonet lug, while also comparing its accuracy to the AR-15.

This expert-level comparison by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons evaluates the sound differences between a real XM-177 moderator and a fake flash hider, using a standard M16 as a baseline. The testing highlights the extreme loudness of the fake flash hider and references historical military data to underscore the effectiveness of the original XM-177 moderator in reducing both flash and sound.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.