What's Hot at SHOT 2024: Mossberg New Thunder Ranch Series Shotguns

This SHOT Show 2024 roundup from Iraqveteran8888 covers several new long gun releases. Highlights include Clint Smith's signature Mossberg 940 Pro and 590 shotguns with custom features, Smith & Wesson's Model 1854 lever-action rifle in .44 Magnum, and Henry Repeating Arms' new AR-magazine-fed Supreme rifle. The video also showcases Panzer Arms' M4 clones and HM Defense's .50 caliber bolt-action rifle.

This comprehensive review covers five modern .357 Magnum snub nose revolvers ideal for self-defense in 2024. Expert analysis highlights the Diamondback SDR, EAA Windicator, Ruger LCRx, Colt King Cobra Carry, and S&W Performance Center Model 19 Carry Comp, detailing their features, performance, and suitability for concealed carry. The assessment emphasizes recoil management, trigger quality, and overall reliability for defensive applications.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Primary Weapons Systems (PWS) UXR rifle, a modular platform designed for multi-caliber conversion. The UXR's key feature is its ability to switch between calibers ranging from 5.56mm to .308 Winchester by swapping the barrel, bolt head, and magwell. The review highlights the rifle's ambidextrous controls, adjustable stock, and a unique gas system designed to mitigate blowback, especially when suppressed. PWS guarantees half-minute accuracy between barrel changes due to its titanium trunnion design.

This video provides an expert overview of the Palmetto State Armory Sabre 11P, presented by Chris of Honest Outlaw. The firearm is a significantly updated version of a prototype previously seen. Key features highlighted include its ergonomics, ambidextrous controls, a V8 port job for recoil management, a full bull barrel, and a full dust cover, with an expectation of an affordable price point.

This video provides an enthusiastic and technically descriptive overview of numerous new firearms revealed at SHOT Show 2024. The presenter, demonstrating high authority, details next-generation AR platforms, specialized hunting rifles, and home defense options from brands like Springfield Armory, Ruger, and Smith & Wesson. Key features, technical specifications, and potential applications are discussed for each showcased firearm.

Shortshot Tony highlights the Dan Wesson DWX Compact as a standout alternative to the numerous 2011-style pistols seen at SHOT Show 2024. He emphasizes its suitability for concealed carry, noting its flat-faced trigger and comfortable grip.

This video provides an expert-level overview of a heavily customized AR-15, nicknamed the 'Zombie Destroyer', built for a thematic zombie apocalypse scenario. The build features an extensive accessory loadout including multiple optics, lasers, and flashlights, along with a high magazine capacity. The demonstration includes rapid fire, engagement of Tannerite targets, and unique shooting techniques, showcasing the rifle's capabilities and the instructor's proficiency.

This video details an extreme AR-15 meltdown test, pushing a custom build to its limits. Expert instructor Eric demonstrates the process, highlighting component durability and failure points under sustained fire. The test concludes with a catastrophic barrel failure after 830 rounds, providing valuable insights into the platform's resilience.

This guide details the process of conducting an extreme durability test on an AK-47 variant, specifically the Definitive Arms VEPR, as demonstrated by Iraqveteran8888. The test involves sustained full-auto fire to induce critical heat failure, followed by inspection of components like the barrel and gas block. The expert assessment highlights the rifle's resilience, lasting 895 rounds before failure, and compares its performance to other platforms.

This guide details a 700-round rapid-fire stress test on a Yugo M92 PAP AK-47 variant, demonstrating the platform's legendary durability under extreme heat. Performed by Eric from Iraqveteran8888, the test highlights safe handling of overheated firearms and concludes with a tribute to Mikhail Kalashnikov's engineering legacy. The firearm successfully completed the test despite significant heat buildup.