DI vs Short Stroke Gas Piston - Thermal Analysis

This video demonstrates the installation and performance of the FAB Defense GL-CORE IMPACT buttstock, featuring adjustable coil-over dampening for recoil reduction. Expertly shown by Shortshot Tony, the guide details testing on .308 and 5.56mm platforms, comparing recoil mitigation across three distinct strength settings. The insights provided are valuable for shooters seeking to manage felt recoil more effectively.

Instruction from Ted of Line 45 provides expert insights into building an ammunition stockpile before potential shortages. The guide details which calibers are most vulnerable, like .22 LR and 9mm, and explains the impact of supply chains and import restrictions. It emphasizes strategic stockpiling for different uses, from training to self-defense, to ensure preparedness.

This entry details the Centurion Arms MK11 Mod 0 clone, drawing insights from Monty LeClaire, a retired Navy SEAL and founder of Centurion Arms. It covers the rifle's historical lineage from the SR-25, its evolution through military designations like the M110, and specific technical enhancements in the clone version. LeClaire's expertise, gained from direct operational and manufacturing experience, provides a deep dive into the platform's development and features.

This guide details the testing of the LAW Tactical ARIC bolt carrier group, highlighting its bufferless design and integration into an AR-15 platform. The review, conducted by an experienced armorer, critically assesses its performance with .300 Blackout and 5.56 NATO, detailing observed malfunctions and sensitivity to ammunition and accessories. The expert concludes the ARIC is not recommended for serious use due to reliability concerns.

This video compares the cleanliness of Direct Impingement (DI) and piston-operated AR-15 systems when shooting 5.56x45mm NATO suppressed. After firing 100 rounds through each platform with a SureFire RC2 suppressor, the DI system showed significantly more carbon fouling on the bolt carrier group, lower receiver, and upper receiver compared to the piston system. While both systems performed reliably, the DI system required more cleaning.

This guide details a practical test of AR-15 A2 rifle functionality in extreme cold (4°F). It compares dry, CLP-lubricated, and Rem Oil-lubricated states, including a simulated freezing water test. The findings suggest that while all rifles eventually functioned, excessive CLP can cause sluggishness in extreme cold, recommending a light coat for rust prevention and reliability.

This guide details how to clear common malfunctions on an AK-74 platform rifle, specifically when heavily fouled with mud. Expert instruction from Karl Kasarda demonstrates advanced techniques for dealing with failures to go into battery, feeding issues, and stuck chambers. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding mechanical tolerances and performing thorough cleaning after such extreme environmental testing.

This guide details the historical method of igniting and deploying 18th-century grenades, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV. It covers the preparation and use of a slow match to ignite the external timed fuse of a replica grenade. The video emphasizes that this is a replica and stresses the extreme danger and illegality of handling live explosives.

This guide details the proper application of a Gaza-style or CAT tourniquet, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda on InRangeTV. It emphasizes initial strap tightness before windlass use for effective hemorrhage control and occlusion. The instruction highlights the importance of securing the windlass and managing patient pain during application.

This guide details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda. It covers the unique disassembly required, the precise powder charge and projectile seating using specialized tools, and the capping procedure. The instruction emphasizes a high level of expertise due to the intricate and period-specific nature of the task.