Troy Pump Action AR-15

The Troy Pump Action AR-15 (PAR) is a highly accurate and reliable rifle, capable of sub-MOA performance at 110 yards. Its unique pump-action design, lacking a buffer tube, allows for a rigid, side-folding stock, making it compact and legal in restrictive states. While the trigger is a standard mil-spec unit, the rifle's engineering and accuracy make it an excellent, fun, and innovative option for precision shooting.

This review explores various AR-15 alternatives, highlighting both their strengths and weaknesses. The Bushmaster ACR is criticized for weight and price, while the Ruger Mini-14 is a sentimental favorite praised for reliability. Lightweight and affordable options like the Kel-Tec SU-16 and Troy PAR are discussed, alongside the unique bullpup designs of the FN FS2000 and Kel-Tec RDB. The Robinson Arms XCR is noted for its robust piston system and caliber conversion.

This video hilariously tests a heavily accessorized AR-15, dubbed the 'Zombie Carbine,' as a parody of excessive tactical gear. The build, based on a Smith & Wesson M&P15, weighs 23 pounds fully loaded with 270 rounds across nine magazines. It features multiple optics, lasers, lights, and is demonstrated with rapid fire, hip sniping, and Tannerite explosions.

This "ultimate AR-15 meltdown" test pushes a custom build to its limits, revealing key durability insights. The Faxon barrel ultimately burst after 830 rounds, but critical components like the Sharps SRC bolt carrier group and Geissele rail demonstrated impressive resilience under extreme stress and heat. The test highlights the AR-15 platform's robust design, even when subjected to conditions far exceeding typical operational use.

This video showcases an extreme full-auto durability test of a premium Definitive Arms VEPR AK, comparing it to a budget WASR-10. The VEPR AK demonstrated exceptional resilience, enduring 895 rounds before failure, significantly outperforming the WASR-10 and even a previously tested AR-15. The expert analysis highlights the AK platform's inherent durability and heat management characteristics, even under severe stress.

This video demonstrates the legendary durability of the AK platform by subjecting a Yugo M92 PAP to a 700-round continuous firing test. Despite extreme heat causing significant smoke and glowing metal, the firearm remained functional, showcasing Mikhail Kalashnikov's robust engineering. The test concludes with a cooling process and a tribute to the designer's legacy.