Smyth Busters: Do You Need Backup Sights on Your AR-15?

Elliott Delp, an experienced firearms instructor, reviews several AR-15 style rifles across different price points. He highlights the Radical Firearms AR-15 for around $500, the IWI Zion AR-15 for approximately $1000, the Daniel Defense DD4 V9 for about $1500, and the American Defense Manufacturing AR-15 for around $2000. Delp encourages viewer engagement to gather suggestions for future firearm reviews.

This episode of 'Bust Your Builds' features a panel of firearm enthusiasts reviewing community-submitted custom gun builds. They discuss aesthetics, functionality, and component choices, offering scores and critiques on various AR-15, AK, and other rifle platforms. The hosts highlight unique modifications, popular accessories, and potential areas for improvement, providing insights into current trends and expert opinions on firearm customization.

This video from Polenar Tactical explores the aesthetic choice between Flat Dark Earth (FDE) and black finishes for AR-15 style rifles. While the visual evidence shows an FDE rifle with accessories, the core of the discussion revolves around personal preference in firearm coloration, touching on how different finishes might be perceived or chosen for various reasons, without delving into performance differences.

This video provides a brief overview and visual introduction to three popular pistol red dot sights: the Trijicon RMR, Sig Sauer RomeoZero, and Vortex Defender-CCW. While not a deep dive, it serves as a starting point for viewers considering these optics for their firearms, particularly for concealed carry applications. The casual tone suggests it's aimed at hobbyists and beginners exploring their options.

This video discusses the BRN-4 rifle, focusing on its external piston system and weight. The speaker, drawing on military experience, addresses common criticisms of AR platforms and AKs, highlighting that issues like carrier tilt in external piston ARs have been resolved. The primary downside mentioned is the rifle's weight, which is comparable to other military-grade weapons.

This video from Brownells, featuring Caleb, provides a ballistic comparison of Hornady Critical Defense .223 Remington ammunition against standard 55-grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) rounds. The testing, conducted at Big Spring Shooting Complex using ballistic gel, highlights the superior terminal performance of the Critical Defense round, demonstrating a significantly larger and more effective wound channel. The presenter argues for its value in self-defense scenarios due to its rapid energy dump and stopping power on unarmored targets, contrasting it with the over-penetration and minimal damage potential of FMJ rounds.

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.