Geissele LPVO, Super Duty Carbine, MK16 Rail - SHOT Show 2020

Published on January 28, 2020
Duration: 13:15

This video from SHOT Show 2020 features Bill Geissele discussing new products from Geissele Automatics. Key highlights include their Super Duty Carbine with in-house barrels (button and cold hammer-forged, hand-lapped), a new 1-6x LPVO with a machined-in throw lever and milled reticle, and their MK16 rail which has been adopted by SOCOM. They also showcase an advanced bolt carrier group featuring Nano Weapon (Picatinny DSL) coating for reduced lubrication needs and enhanced durability, and discuss their acquisition of the Barrett M240 LW & LWS system to produce a 21st-century GPMG.

Quick Summary

Geissele Automatics showcased new products at SHOT Show 2020, including their Super Duty Carbine with in-house barrels and DDC anodizing, and the MK16 rail adopted by SOCOM. They also introduced a 1-6x LPVO with a machined throw lever and an advanced BCG featuring Nano Weapon coating for reduced lubrication needs.

Chapters

  1. 00:05Introduction with Bill Geissele
  2. 00:12Geissele Carbine Line & DDC Anodizing
  3. 00:39In-House Barrel Manufacturing
  4. 01:19Surefire Partnership & Reliability Testing
  5. 02:02Geissele 1-6x LPVO
  6. 03:01LPVO Durability & Reticle Design
  7. 04:00Backup Iron Sights
  8. 04:13MK16 Rail & SOCOM Adoption
  9. 05:00Advanced Bolt Carrier Group (BCG)
  10. 05:15Nano Weapon Coating Explained
  11. 07:04In-House Bolt Manufacturing & Durability
  12. 07:39Mono-Headed Cam Pin Design
  13. 09:01Geissele Sling Features
  14. 10:08Geissele M240 GPMG Acquisition
  15. 11:31Where to Find More Information
  16. 11:53Product Availability & Manufacturing

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Geissele Super Duty Carbine?

The Geissele Super Duty Carbine features in-house manufactured components, including button and cold hammer-forged barrels that are hand-lapped. It boasts DDC anodizing for a durable, multi-tone finish and is equipped with the highly regarded MK16 rail, which has been adopted by SOCOM.

What makes the Geissele 1-6x LPVO stand out?

Geissele's 1-6x LPVO features a completely in-house design, including the housing and reticle. It includes a machined-in throw lever for easy magnification changes, a large eye box for quick target acquisition, and a reinforced objective lens designed to withstand drop testing.

What is the benefit of the Nano Weapon coating on Geissele's BCG?

The Nano Weapon (Picatinny DSL) coating on Geissele's bolt carrier group is a US Army-developed finish that allows firearms to operate with significantly reduced or no lubrication. This enhances reliability, especially in harsh environments, and drastically slows wear on components.

What is Geissele's involvement with the M240 machine gun?

Geissele Automatics has acquired the Technical Data Package and patents for the Barrett M240 LW & LWS system. They plan to produce a modernized 21st-century General-Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG) based on this platform, addressing historical issues with the M240 design.

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