SHOT Show 2016: Springfield Armory's Rob Leatham

This video showcases ten recent firearm acquisitions, emphasizing how to find significant deals on both new and used guns. The presenter, SPN Firearms, highlights specific models like the Springfield Armory XDM and EMP, Glock 27, and Taurus Tracker, detailing their prices, conditions, and value propositions. The core message is that consistent searching, often online and through local shops, can yield substantial savings on reliable firearms.

This review highlights the Springfield Armory EMP in .40 S&W as a potentially underrated carry gun, particularly effective in challenging cold weather conditions. The instructor emphasizes its reliable performance, manageable recoil for a .40 S&W in a 1911 platform, and practical features like night sights and an 8+1 capacity. The EMP is presented as a well-built firearm suitable for a collection and for concealed carry.

This video reviews the Springfield Armory EMP in 40 Smith & Wesson, highlighting its suitability for concealed carry and its 1911-style ergonomics. The speaker emphasizes the value of purchasing used firearms, detailing a specific acquisition of this rare model. The review compares its size and trigger feel to other compact 1911s and discusses the effectiveness of the 40 S&W cartridge for self-defense.

This video reviews a used Springfield Armory XDS in .40 S&W, highlighting its value proposition for concealed carry. The instructor emphasizes the benefits of buying used firearms, showcasing the XDS's features, including night sights and multiple magazine capacities, and comparing it to other Springfield models. The review underscores the XDS's suitability as a reliable EDC option, particularly for its price point.

This video offers a critical review of the Smith & Wesson CSX E-Series, with the speaker, an experienced firearm reviewer, questioning the authenticity of positive reviews from other 'Guntubers.' He highlights perceived issues with the CSX's trigger and 'false reset,' contrasting it with other subcompacts like the Springfield Armory XDS and Glock 27. The review emphasizes the importance of independent assessment over potentially biased influencer opinions.

This video explores various Springfield Armory pistol options tailored for concealed carry, highlighting the XDS for its slim profile, the EMP for its 1911 feel and concealed carry contour, the Mod.2 for its double-stack capacity and versatility, and the XD-E for its external hammer and double-action/single-action trigger. The discussion emphasizes that individual preferences dictate the best choice for concealed carry.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.