The ADCOR BEAR Rife

This video provides an in-depth look at Wraithworks' innovative firearms, including the lightweight polymer WARP-15 and the 9mm War Scorp. Josh Gore, senior engineer at Wraithworks, details the design philosophy, construction, and customization options for these platforms. The discussion highlights the use of polymer and aluminum for weight reduction, modularity, and affordability, appealing to both DIY builders and those seeking unique firearm solutions.

This review covers the ARX15-MS British rifle, highlighting its unique hybrid gas system, ambidextrous controls, and improved double-stage trigger. The rifle is noted for its reliability, soft recoil, and suitability for suppressor use, positioning it as a modern fighting rifle.

This review of the Brownells BRN-4, an HK 416 clone, highlights its performance as a piston-driven rifle. The reviewer details its near-clone status to the HK416, focusing on its recoil impulse, gas system, and compatibility with mil-spec lowers. Specific components like the Geissele rail, Faxon barrel, and Aero Precision lower are discussed, along with potential fitment issues and range performance over 500+ rounds.

This video reviews Bear Creek Arsenal's bolt-action AR uppers chambered in 300 Blackout, highlighting their budget-friendly price point and unique operation. The reviewer details the specific technique required for smooth bolt cycling, emphasizing the need for slight inward pressure. It also covers accuracy, reliability with AAC subsonic ammunition, and the advantages of a closed-bolt system for suppressed shooting and hunting.

This video reviews the Davidson Defense FRT15 trigger, highlighting its three-position selector (safe, semi, forced reset) and its impact on rate of fire. While offering a crisp feel and rapid cycling, the reviewer notes it's not the most precise trigger and requires practice to master for optimal performance. The reviewer also mentions the cost of the trigger in relation to some rifles.

This video reviews the new Palmetto State Armory (PSA) Krink pistol chambered in 300 Blackout. The presenter highlights its unique hybrid gas system designed to reliably cycle both supersonic and subsonic 300 Blackout ammunition without an adjustable gas block. The review covers shooting impressions, disassembly, and a comparison to 7.62x39 AK platforms.

This video offers a highly critical, historically grounded analysis of the M14 rifle's shortcomings, attributing its failure to flawed US Ordnance Corps decisions regarding cartridge standardization and weapon design. The speaker, an expert in small arms, details how political motivations and resistance to innovation led to the adoption of an inadequate weapon system, contrasting it with superior alternatives like the AR-10 and FN FAL. The analysis highlights the detrimental impact of these decisions on US military effectiveness, particularly in Vietnam.

This expert-level entry details the M16's troubled introduction in Vietnam, debunking myths of inherent design flaws. It highlights how political decisions, procurement issues, and ammunition choices, rather than the core design by Eugene Stoner, led to early reliability problems. The entry emphasizes the mechanical evolution from the AR-15 to the M16A1 and the critical role of chrome lining, proper maintenance, and correct ammunition in establishing the platform's eventual success.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of a former Colt employee and AR-15 SME Hank Tatro, details the critical role of AR-15/M16 buffers. It explains how buffer design evolved to manage bolt carrier bounce caused by increased firing rates and different ammunition types. The guide emphasizes selecting the correct buffer for specific firearm configurations and warns against improper mixing and matching, particularly for duty applications. It covers standard rifle and carbine buffers, as well as H, H2, H3, and specialized 9mm buffers, providing insights into their construction and application.

This comprehensive review by Chris Bartocci, a recognized expert with extensive military armory experience, debunks common myths surrounding the Beretta M9/92FS. Bartocci details the pistol's history, including its selection over the M1911, and addresses controversies like slide failures, attributing them to ammunition and high usage rather than design flaws. He highlights the evolution of critical components like the locking block and discusses magazine reliability issues, offering practical insights for owners and enthusiasts.