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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 review evaluates the Rise Armament Rave 140, a budget-friendly drop-in AR-15 trigger. The instructor highlights its straightforward installation process, suitable for beginners, and praises its crisp, light single-stage break with minimal creep and a short reset. Despite its affordable price point, the trigger offers a solid feel and improved finger placement, making it a significant upgrade from a standard mil-spec trigger.

This review of the LaRue Tactical MBT-2S trigger highlights its significant impact on a rifle's potential accuracy, distinguishing it from mechanical accuracy. The instructor, with extensive experience, ranks LaRue slightly above Geissele due to his understanding of Mark LaRue's manufacturing. The MBT-2S offers a light, consistent pull and a crisp, short reset, dramatically improving shooting performance compared to gritty mil-spec triggers. At $87, it represents exceptional value for a custom-grade AR-15 trigger.

This video reviews the AT3 Tactical 4.5 lb Nickel Boron two-stage AR-15 trigger. The presenter highlights its smooth pull, crisp break, and quick reset, noting a 2 lb first stage and 2.5 lb wall. It's recommended for builders or those seeking an internal upgrade, with the presenter impressed by its performance after 200 rounds and extensive dry-fire drills.

Bill Gley from Geissele introduces the new SSP single-stage trigger, designed for AR-15 platforms. He highlights its crisp break, short reset, and minimal overtravel, emphasizing its non-adjustable nature. The trigger utilizes a full-power hammer spring to ensure reliable ignition with all ammunition types and significantly reduces lock time compared to stock triggers.

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 guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.