Fix It Sticks Torque Limiter & AR-15 Maintenance Kits - SHOT Show 2018 Day 4

This comprehensive review of the Fix It Sticks "The Works" kit highlights its utility for on-the-go firearm maintenance and adjustments. The kit offers a wide array of specialized tools, including torque limiters, specialized wrenches for AR-15s and Glocks, and cleaning implements, all organized within a compact pouch. The reviewer emphasizes the quality of the machined bits and the secure storage system, making it an invaluable addition for shooters who need reliable tools at the range or in the field.

This video details the contents of two experienced shooters' range bags, offering a comprehensive look at essential gear for a day at the range. Key items include robust medical kits, a wide array of tools for firearm adjustments and maintenance, advanced ballistics calculation devices, and personal protective equipment. The presenters emphasize preparedness for various scenarios, from minor mishaps to advanced shooting data collection, and highlight the importance of organization and quality gear for an optimal shooting experience.

This video emphasizes the importance of regular firearm maintenance, specifically checking and tightening screws. Vibrations and temperature changes can cause screws to loosen, even with threadlocker. The speaker recommends carrying essential tools like a torque screwdriver, highlighting Fix It Sticks as a comprehensive solution for field maintenance to ensure a successful range day.

This guide details the expert process of mounting a rifle scope, emphasizing precision and proper technique. Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics demonstrates critical steps including achieving a solid mount, correctly torquing scope mount cross bolts to 65 inch-pounds using a Fix It Sticks torque limiter, and ensuring the scope is perfectly leveled using bubble levels. The guide also covers setting eye relief, checking for full field of view, and using index marks with a paint pen for ongoing verification.

This video details a meticulously curated range bag setup, emphasizing organization and preparedness for various shooting scenarios. The instructor, with years of experience, highlights essential tools like Fix It Sticks, a Hog Saddle for stable work, and a monitor for trigger cam use. The bag is designed for immediate access to loaded magazines, cleaning supplies, and maintenance tools, ensuring readiness for both personal use and instructing students, even in adverse conditions.

This guide details how to effectively organize firearm gear using the Magpul DAKA Pouch line, as demonstrated by a brand official. The video showcases the utility of these pouches for storing handguns, tools, ammunition, and magazines, highlighting features like water-repellent zippers and translucent windows. The DAKA system integrates well with other tactical tools like Fix It Sticks, offering a robust solution for gear management in various environments.

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.