SHOT Show 2025: Rise Armament Part 1

This review details the Rise Armament RA-100, an upgraded two-stage Mil-Spec style AR-15 trigger. It offers a lighter pull weight and crisper break compared to standard Mil-Spec triggers, making it a budget-friendly option for those seeking improved performance. The video also includes a comparison with the Dirty Bird enhanced two-stage trigger and details on how to enter a giveaway for an RA-100.

This video provides a comprehensive review of top AR-15 rifles across various price points, from $500 to $2,000. The instructors, with extensive experience shooting AR-15s, offer firm recommendations based on value, reliability, and features. They highlight how quality and features gradually increase with price, focusing on components like furniture, triggers, handguards, and overall shooting experience.

Alyssa Seymour, an experienced firearms instructor, provides an in-depth review of the LMT MARS-L, highlighting its piston system, monolithic upper receiver, and quick-change barrel. She emphasizes the rifle's duty-grade reliability and suitability for suppressed use, noting its performance with a 12-inch chrome-lined barrel and two-stage trigger. The review showcases advanced knowledge of tactical rifle platforms.

This video provides a detailed comparison between the Laru MBT 2S and Geissele SSA EX two-stage triggers, focusing on their feel, performance, and value. The instructor demonstrates trigger pulls, discusses the nuances of take-up and wall, and offers insights into which trigger might be better suited for different shooters and budgets. The review highlights the Laru MBT 2S as a budget-friendly alternative that closely mimics the feel of more expensive triggers.

This video provides an in-depth look at Shadow Systems' new U526 Rifle and E526 Pistol, marking their entry into the AR-15 market. The presentation, led by Trevor, a technical representative from Shadow Systems, highlights proprietary features like an intermediate gas system on the rifle, a unique rail design, ambidextrous controls, and a specialized buttstock. The discussion emphasizes the duty-grade components and ground-up design contributing to a value proposition at an MSRP of $2,199.

This video provides an expert overview of the new Shadow Systems E526 and U526 AR-15 rifles, presented by a knowledgeable Shadow Systems representative. Key features discussed include the intermediate gas system, M249-spec gas block, proprietary rail and furniture designs, and a 3.7 lb two-stage trigger. The manufacturing philosophy of in-house production in Plano, Texas, is also highlighted, along with pricing and expected availability.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.