SLR Rifleworks Billet Receivers, ION Handguard and More - SHOT Show 2018 Day 3

This video reviews the SLR Rifleworks SOLO Ultra Lite Handguard for AR-15/M-4 style rifles and pistols. The reviewer highlights the handguard's M-LOK compatibility and its advantageous design that omits a continuous top rail, which improves rifle grip and reduces snagging on gear. The reviewer expresses a strong preference for this feature, deeming it a significant improvement.

This review highlights the new Ruger RXM Subcompact, positioning it as a highly reliable and innovative Glock clone with an easily swappable FCU. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, emphasizes its modularity, allowing for caliber conversions and compatibility with Glock magazines. The review details the ease of FCU installation and takedown procedures, comparing it favorably to other systems and noting its excellent ergonomics and concealability.

This video details an 'Ultimate Glock Build' centered around the Radian Ramjet and Afterburner system, which significantly reduces muzzle flip and improves recoil management. The build features a Glock 45 MOS, Aimpoint ACRO P-2, and Surefire X300 Turbo, creating a high-performance, reliable carry pistol. Testing demonstrates substantial improvements in rapid fire follow-up shots and recoil control compared to a stock firearm.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Centurion Arms MK11 Mod 0 clone, presented by Monty LeClaire, founder of Centurion Arms and a retired Navy SEAL. The discussion delves into the rifle's lineage from the SR-25 and its evolution into the M110, highlighting key technical enhancements in the Centurion Arms clone. LeClaire, with his extensive operational and manufacturing experience, details features like the 5R barrel, ambidextrous receivers, and a chrome-plated BCG with 'sand cutter' grooves, emphasizing reliability and accuracy improvements.

This video review focuses on the SLR Rifleworks baseplates designed for specific Glock models, including the Glock 26, 29, and 30. It highlights these accessories as potential upgrades for Glock pistols, likely aiming to enhance ergonomics or aesthetics. The content suggests a focus on firearm customization and accessory evaluation for Glock owners.

This review showcases a customized Glock 26 Gen 5 MOS, focusing on enhancements for concealed carry and self-defense. Key upgrades include a Backup Tactical threaded barrel and compensator for reduced recoil, a Cyelee CT2 red dot optic for faster target acquisition, and an SLR Rifleworks +5 magazine extension for increased capacity, bringing the total to 15 rounds.

This video features a former Navy SEAL, Jeff Gonzales, providing expert feedback on a home defense AR-15 build. He critiques the rifle's accessories, particularly the sling, and emphasizes the importance of reliable optics and the benefits of a suppressor for indoor use. The discussion highlights practical considerations for effective home defense firearms.

The Beretta ARX-160, showcased at SHOT Show 2011, is a modular, piston-driven rifle featuring ambidextrous controls and tool-less disassembly. Its design emphasizes adaptability with multiple sling points, interchangeable magazine releases, and a quick-change barrel system. While currently limited to military/defense use, future law enforcement and civilian variants are planned.

Fostech unveiled a 20-round .50 BMG drum magazine for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, constructed from billet machined aluminum. They also introduced the Fostech Rader, a lightweight .308 rifle featuring a proprietary magnesium aluminum alloy and ambidextrous controls. The drum mag is priced at $1599 with a Q3/Q4 availability, while the Rader rifle is expected around $3000 with a Q4 release.

Testing a Remington 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum load from a 16-inch Rossi M92 reveals impressive performance, achieving 1709.6 fps. The round exhibited significant fragmentation and penetration of 20.1 inches in ballistic gel, behaving more like a rifle cartridge due to its velocity. This challenges typical handgun round terminal ballistics expectations.