Geissele Rifle & New Companies - SHOT Show 2017 Day 3

This video provides a critical review of the Geissele AKX trigger for AK-pattern rifles, presented by Klayco47, a recognized subject matter expert on the AK platform. The review highlights significant price differences compared to ALG Defense triggers, potential fitment issues due to the cassette design's fixed dimensions, and a perceived inferior trigger reset compared to single-stage alternatives. The AKX is deemed a niche product with questionable value for most AK owners.

This video details a custom 300 Blackout AR-15 build, highlighting specific components and their functionalities. The presenter emphasizes the performance of the Radical Defense CS3 suppressor, the Geissele SSP trigger, and the Knight's Armament SR30 upper. The build is optimized for subsonic ammunition, with considerations for buffer selection based on ammunition type.

This interview with Bill Geissele of Geissele Automatics covers the company's product development philosophy, stemming from military and competitive shooting requirements. Geissele discusses the engineering behind their triggers, emphasizing full-power hammer springs for reliability and reduced lock time. The conversation highlights their Super Precision scope mount's exceptional return-to-zero capabilities, achieved through 5-axis machining and a robust clamping system. New products like an ambidextrous charging handle and an enhanced AK-47 trigger are showcased, alongside their bio-based firearm lubricant, 'Purple Go Juice,' designed for stability, lubricity, and corrosion resistance.

This video reviews the Lee Sporting LS5 lower receiver for the HK MP5, highlighting its improvements over the standard MP5 platform. The LS5 lower allows for AR-style pistol grips, milspec safety selectors, and milspec triggers, significantly enhancing ergonomics and modularity. The review demonstrates how these upgrades enable faster manipulation and a more AR-like shooting experience, particularly with the Geissele SSP trigger and Radian safety selector.

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 setup and accuracy testing of a Zastava M77 rifle in .308 Winchester, featuring an advanced setup with a Primary Arms SLx 5x Microprism optic and various aftermarket components. Expert insights from KLAYCO47 highlight the rifle's potential for extended range accuracy beyond typical AK platforms, demonstrating effective use of the ACSS Aurora reticle for holdovers up to 800 yards. The video covers modifications like trigger upgrades and optic mounting, offering valuable information for enthusiasts of Yugo-pattern AKs.

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.