The new VSS VAL rifle, it’s real!

This video provides an in-depth look at the Roswell Rifle Works SR3M clone, a faithful reproduction of the Russian PDW chambered in 9x39mm. The manufacturer, Klay Owens, details the complex milling process for the receiver and the unique helical bolt system, highlighting the challenges of replicating this limited-production firearm. The clone aims to offer authentic performance and aesthetics, with production slated for late Q2/early Q3 2026.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the US-made SR-3M Vikhr by Roswell Rifle Works, presented at SHOT Show 2026. Rahul from Roswell Rifle Works details the firearm's origins, its role as a compact PDW derived from Russian designs like the VSS Vintorez and AS Val, and its compatibility with suppressors. The discussion also covers proprietary 9x39mm ammunition developed by Roswell Rifle Works, including specific ballistic data.

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides an expert overview of the Roswell Rifle Works SR3M at SHOT Show. The SR3M is a US-made variant of the Russian 9x39mm VSS/Vintorez family, built with original mechanical systems. Roswell Manufacturing is producing both the firearms and proprietary 9x39mm ammunition in-house, addressing magazine compatibility issues with standard 7.62x39mm magazines. Pricing and availability for SBR and pistol variants are also detailed.

This video explores a selection of Russian assault rifles, highlighting their unique designs, historical context, and technical specifications. It covers integrally suppressed firearms like the AS Val and VSS Vintorez, modernized Kalashnikov variants such as the AK-203 and AK-12, the specialized APS underwater rifle, and Russian interpretations of Western designs like the Orsus AR-15J. The presentation emphasizes the innovative engineering and tactical applications of these firearms.

This review of the VSS Vintorez civilian model highlights its unique design as a short-range covert sniper rifle. The video details its lightweight construction, ambidextrous magazine release, and a surprisingly light trigger with significant overtravel. It also covers the integrated suppressor system, the early pattern receiver with a low-profile optic rail, and the surprising ease of stock removal, contrasting it with AK platforms.

This analysis of the BSD VSS Vintorez reproduction, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, highlights significant manufacturing challenges and potential pitfalls. McCollum expresses skepticism regarding the project's timeline and viability, drawing parallels to past failed reproductions. He emphasizes the complexity of the VSS's striker-fired mechanism and six-lug rotating bolt, contrasting it with simpler designs. The use of B&T's 3D-printed suppressor and an original Russian top cover on the prototype are noted, alongside BSD's inexperience with critical processes like metal stamping and heat treatment.

This guide covers the setup and operation of the Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW in .300 Blackout, as presented by a firearms instructor. It details the installation of common accessories like suppressors, lights, and optics, along with magazine loading and stock adjustment. The video emphasizes the PDW concept's utility and the effectiveness of the .300 Blackout cartridge, concluding with a live-fire demonstration.

This video features Tim from Military Arms Channel demonstrating the Remington 742 semi-automatic rifle chambered in .30-06 Springfield. He compares the .30-06 cartridge to the 5.56x45mm used in AR-15s, highlighting the power difference. The demonstration includes live fire at a steel target, showcasing the rifle's operation and magazine insertion.

This guide details the installation of the AR-57 upper receiver onto a standard AR-15 lower receiver, enabling the use of the 5.7x28mm cartridge. It also covers a practical modification using a Magpul PMAG as a brass catcher, demonstrating how spent casings are ejected downward through the AR-15's magazine well. The information is presented with high authority by Military Arms Channel, a recognized firearms reviewer.

This guide details how to swap the stock on a Ruger Mini-14, demonstrating its modularity by replacing a synthetic stock with a classic wood folding stock. The video features a live-fire demonstration of the rifle in its 'A-Team' style configuration, highlighting its rapid-fire capability. The host, a recognized firearms expert, provides an informative and confident assessment.