Bust Your Builds | Episode 14

The Gathering 2026, presented by Palmetto State Armory, offered attendees a comprehensive firearms experience. The event featured live fire shooting with various pistols and rifles, including those chambered in 300 BLK, and showcased a wide array of tactical gear and accessories from numerous manufacturers. Attendees provided overwhelmingly positive feedback, highlighting the engaging activities and diverse product displays.

Colion Noir details his preferred home defense rifle setup, the FN SCAR 15P in an SBR configuration chambered in .300 Blackout. He highlights the importance of compactness, suppressed subsonic ammunition for hearing safety, and specific accessory choices like the Reptilia grip, Leupold LCO, Surefire Scout light, and Huxwrx suppressor for an effective bedside firearm.

This video from AT3 Tactical presents three muzzle device options for an audience-built AR-15 project chambered in 7.5-inch 300 Blackout. Viewers are asked to vote on whether to use a budget-friendly A2 muzzle device, a 'Brick Break' with a blast shield, or a Griffin Armament Optimus suppressor with a taper mount. The project aims to involve the audience in the build process.

This video showcases a custom 12.5” Geissele Super Duty MOD1 rifle build with a Desert Dirt Color (DDC) finish. It highlights the integration of professional-grade tactical accessories, including an Aimpoint Micro T-2 optic mounted on a Unity Tactical FAST Micro Mount, a SureFire SOCOM suppressor, and an L3Harris ATPIAL (PEQ-15) laser. The build emphasizes meticulous component selection and assembly, reflecting a high level of expertise from the creator, Elliott Delp.

This video provides an expert overview of a custom Geissele 12.5” Super Duty MOD1 build by Elliott Delp. It details the specific components used, including the Blemula lower receiver, Geissele trigger, B5 furniture, EOTech optic with Unity Tactical riser, PEQ-15 laser, and Huxwrx suppressor. Delp's high authority level and specific component identification signal deep expertise in AR-15 platforms and aftermarket customization.

This video provides an expert overview of the Palmetto State Armory Sabre-18 rifle in 300 Blackout, featuring an FDE anodized finish. The presentation details its technical specifications, including a 10.3-inch cold hammer-forged barrel and Kino-style gas system, and highlights premium components like the Radian Raptor LT charging handle and Aimpoint T2 optic. The rifle is showcased in a practical SBR configuration, with a clear announcement of its upcoming launch date.

This guide details the installation and testing of the Franklin Armory BSFIII 22-C1 binary trigger for the Ruger 10/22, as demonstrated by a professional firearms content creator. It covers the trigger's unique fire-on-pull-and-release function, its three-position selector (Safe, Semi, Binary), and essential safety checks during installation and live-fire testing. The video also touches upon compatible ammunition and high-capacity magazines.

This guide details building a high-performance AR-15, as demonstrated by a former SEAL Team Six commander. It covers optic selection (LPVO with top-mounted red dot), ergonomic enhancements like a custom cheek weld, and accessory integration for illumination and suppression. The focus is on practical, field-expedient modifications for optimal operational efficiency.

This comprehensive comparison between the Glock 17 and Glock 19, presented with the authority of an experienced firearms instructor with training background, details their physical specifications, handling characteristics, and practical applications. It highlights differences in barrel length, capacity, and ergonomics, drawing on personal anecdotes from training at Quantico to illustrate real-world performance. The video concludes that while the Glock 19 is often considered the most versatile 'do-all' handgun, individual needs and preferences play a significant role in the final choice.

This video from Classic Firearms, featuring Clint Morgan, provides an expert overview of the top 5 firearm types for home defense. Morgan, representing a major firearms channel and retailer, emphasizes that the best choice is subjective and depends on individual training and comfort. He details specific models like the Beretta M9A3, FN FNX-45 Tactical, CZ Scorpion Evo 3 S2 Micro, Daniel Defense DDM4 MK18, Remington 870, and Panzer Arms BP-12, discussing their pros and cons for defensive use, including considerations like caliber, capacity, maneuverability, and over-penetration risks.