Gemtech Aurora II 9mm Suppressor - SHOT Show 2018 Day 4

This entry details the Hezekiah (Hessy) suppressor from Irregular Design Group, presented by Shark Coast Tactical. The suppressor is described as a 'true fighting can' with good material quality, decent sound reduction, minimal flash, and effective gas mitigation, suitable for high-end builds. The owner, Slate, is praised for his character. The video offers insights from an experienced seller and user of suppressors.

This video demonstrates how a single 9mm suppressor can be adapted for a variety of firearms, including pistols, pistol caliber carbines, and even some rifles. The key to this versatility lies in using the correct accessory: a booster for tilting barrel firearms and a solid mount for fixed barrel firearms. The presenter, Deuce, emphasizes the importance of matching thread pitches and using appropriate ammunition, particularly subsonic rounds for rifles, to ensure safe and effective suppression across different platforms.

This video showcases a custom Flux Raider build featuring a full metal frame and a Stealth Additive Works 9mm suppressor. The setup is discreetly carried in a Vans bag using a Strike 80 holster, highlighting a forward optic mount. The speaker expresses strong positive sentiment towards the full metal frame version after a shooting test.

This video compares four 9mm and 10mm-capable suppressors: the new Dead Air RXD910Ti, Dead Air Mojave 45, Dead Air Mojave 9, and Hux Works Flow 9K Ti. It highlights differences in caliber ratings, modularity, mounting systems (hub compatibility, tri-lug, piston booster), and design features like ports/vents and built-in flash hiders. The comparison focuses on sound and recoil reduction capabilities, with the RXD910Ti offering recoil reduction via front ports and the Hux Works emphasizing 100% flow-through design.

This video demonstrates the Griffin Armament EZ-LOK suppressor system, highlighting its quick-attach and detach functionality for handguns and rifles. The presenter, an experienced firearms instructor, praises the Rev9 suppressor's sound performance and modularity, while detailing the ease of use of the EZ-LOK system. He emphasizes its utility as a range tool for quickly switching between suppressed and unsuppressed shooting.

This video introduces the Dead Air RXD910TI suppressor, a collaborative effort with Ruger. It highlights the suppressor's versatility, being bored for 10mm and optimized for 9mm, with compatibility for .300 Blackout, .350 Legend, and .400 Legend. The construction is 3D-printed titanium, featuring an RXD Flash Rider front cap and an E-brake for recoil reduction. It comes with a booster assembly and a 1/2x28 piston for immediate handgun use and accepts various Dead Air mounting systems.

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.