[ARFCOM NEWS] IT’S FINALLY HAPPENING!!! Glock Is Making A Carbine!!! (probably)

This video tests the bullet resistance of a large boulder against various firearms, culminating in a .50 caliber sniper rifle. The experiment demonstrates that even smaller calibers cause minimal damage, with significant chipping and cracking only appearing with higher-powered rifle rounds. It took two .50 caliber rounds to eventually penetrate the boulder, highlighting its substantial protective capabilities.

This video provides an in-depth review and ballistic test of the RMA Armament 1165MC Gen 2 NIJ Level IV body armor. The reviewer details the plate's specifications, including its thinness, high purity ceramic composition, multi-curve design, and lightweight construction. Multiple ballistic tests are conducted using various calibers (.30-06, 5.56x45mm, 9mm, .22LR) against a water jug target to assess penetration and backface deformation, demonstrating the armor's protective capabilities.

This video, from American Outlaw, demonstrates a unique home defense technique using a laser for family communication. The expert instructor explains how to train family members to follow a laser's movement to a safe room during a critical incident. The video also highlights the importance of investing in quality weapon lights, optics, and lasers for reliable firearms like AR-15s chambered in 5.56mm, .300 Blackout, or 12 Gauge shotguns.

This guide outlines seven essential firearms for a zombie apocalypse scenario, emphasizing practicality, logistics, and reliability over aesthetics. The selections include a 16-inch AR-15 carbine in 5.56 NATO, a Glock 19 Gen 5 in 9mm, a 12-gauge pump shotgun, a .357 Magnum lever-action rifle, a .357 Magnum revolver, a 9mm PCC, and a suppressed .308 bolt-action rifle. Each choice is justified by its specific advantages in maneuverability, ammunition availability, shootability, and effectiveness in various survival situations.

This video covers Day 3 of the NRA Show 2026 in Houston, Texas, featuring interviews with attendees and showcasing new products. Key highlights include the Ace Virtual Shooting experience, discussions on Faxon Firearms' products, Fostech's 50 BMG, Sig Sauer's P320 Reserve, and the upcoming Goat Guns GP5 and musket. The event also touched upon suppressor technology advancements and the general atmosphere of the show.

This video reviews the Strike Industries M4 drop-in quad rail handguard, highlighting its direct replacement capability for standard M4 polymer handguards without gunsmithing. The installation is described as simple and plug-and-play, involving clamping a piece around the gas block or front sight post and then attaching the rail sections. The rail features mil-spec Picatinny rails on all sides and integrated QD sockets, offering a rock-solid mounting platform for accessories.

This video features a critique of a home defense AR-15 build by former Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales. Key takeaways include the importance of a suppressor for indoor use, the critique of an overly complex sling, and recommendations for reliable optics. The discussion highlights the trade-offs of short-barreled rifles (SBRs) for home defense and emphasizes practical gear selection over complexity.

This guide details the tool-less field stripping process for the Beretta ARX-160, as demonstrated by a Beretta factory representative. It covers the quick-release barrel, stock, trigger group, and bolt assembly, emphasizing ease of maintenance. The representative highlights the rifle's modularity and ambidextrous features, noting its current military availability with future civilian plans.

This entry details the Fostech .50 Cal Drum Magazine, designed for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, featuring a 20-round capacity and billet machined aluminum construction. It also touches upon the Fostech Rader .308 rifle. The information is presented with high technical focus from a manufacturer representative.

This video from ARFCOM News details a ballistic gel test of Remington's 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum ammunition fired from a 16-inch Rossi Model M92 carbine. The test highlights how carbine-length barrels significantly enhance .357 Magnum performance, achieving velocities comparable to some .300 Blackout loads and demonstrating substantial penetration and expansion in ballistic gel. The analysis touches on terminal ballistics theories and the unique behavior of high-velocity pistol rounds fired from rifles.