AKOU Live 6/2/17 - Bye, Bye, Bye...

The Inforce ARC 650 LR is a new aluminum-bodied weapon light offering 1400 lumens and an impressive 600-meter beam distance, designed for tactical applications. It features M-LOK compatibility, Surefire accessory interchangeability, and an IPX8 waterproof rating. The ARC 350 is a smaller variant with 1200 lumens and 75,000 candela.

This guide details the installation of a BCM low-profile QD sling mount onto an M-LOK handguard, suitable for firearms like the Benelli M4 or AR15. The process involves aligning the mount, inserting the M-LOK T-nuts, and tightening them to a recommended torque of 30 lb-in, ensuring a secure and vertical orientation for optimal performance.

This review covers the Lunar Concepts Hot Pocket, a wrap designed for rifle forearms to mitigate heat transfer. It's constructed from Cordura with a silicone and fiberglass interior, offering protection from both hot barrels and cold handguards. The wrap comes in various sizes and M-LOK compatible options, enhancing comfort and functionality for shooters.

Anthony from London Products showcases new Tacstar accessories at NRA Convention 2018. Key introductions include lightweight AR-15 carbon fiber handguards in 10, 12, and 15-inch lengths, M-LOK compatible with an aluminum barrel nut and pic rail. He also highlights an AR-15 brass catcher designed for reloaders and leaving no trace. For shotguns, Tacstar offers expanded carbon fiber magazine extensions for Remington 870, Beretta, and Benelli, along with slimline side saddles featuring a rubber compound for tension. Finally, a shotgun stock adapter allowing pistol grip and collapsible stock integration is presented.

This guide details the installation of the SB Tactical SBA3 pistol stabilizing brace on an AR-15 platform. It covers the brace's features, including its 5-position adjustment, integrated QD swivel sockets, and compatibility with mil-spec receiver extensions. The guide also touches upon the legal transition from a pistol brace configuration to a Short-Barreled Rifle (SBR) using an ATF Form 1. Expert instruction emphasizes regulatory compliance and practical application.

This comprehensive guide, presented by AK Operators Union's Rob Ski, details the field stripping and basic maintenance procedures for the AK47 platform. It covers essential steps from initial inspection and disassembly to cleaning, lubrication, and reassembly, emphasizing common AK quirks and best practices for reliability. Rob Ski, a recognized subject matter expert, provides practical advice for both new and experienced AK owners.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the SVD Dragunov rifle, as demonstrated by an expert from AK Operators Union. It covers removing the dust cover, recoil spring, bolt carrier group, gas tube, and barrel/receiver assembly. The speaker highlights the quality of original components and the rifle's historical significance.

This guide details two critical field expedient repairs for the AK-47 platform, as demonstrated by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. It covers using rubber bands to temporarily replace a broken recoil spring and guide rod assembly, and employing a wooden toothpick to retain the firing pin when the retainer pin is lost. These techniques are presented as emergency measures to maintain firearm operability in austere environments.

This video details the results of a 5000-round endurance test on the Palmetto State Armory AR15 Freedom, conducted by Rob Ski of AK Operators Union. The rifle successfully completed the rigorous AKOU endurance test, including the sand tornado test. While accuracy was deemed respectable for a budget platform (2.24 MOA), internal inspections revealed normal wear on components like the cam pin and bolt lugs. The rifle is presented as a solid budget option, with a recommendation to invest in a better barrel for enhanced long-range precision.