Hi-Point Carbine Accessories by LongShot Manufacturing Hi Point 995TS

This video demonstrates the installation of a LongShot Manufacturing lower rail for the Hi-Point 995TS carbine. The rail offers enhanced compatibility with Picatinny, M-LOK, and KeyMod accessories, eliminating the need for cam systems often found with M-LOK. The presenter highlights the rail's improved aesthetics, reduced weight compared to the factory part, and superior mounting surface for accessories, noting the factory rail's narrowness can prevent proper mounting of many accessories.

This video demonstrates the aesthetic upgrade of installing a Longshot Manufacturing barrel shroud on a Hi-Point Carbine. The shroud replaces the front sight, offering a cleaner, more streamlined appearance and is noted to be very lightweight. The presenter highlights that the shroud is compatible with various accessories via its integrated rails.

This video demonstrates the installation and benefits of LongShot Manufacturing's mag bumpers for Hi-Point 995ts and 3895ts carbine magazines. The bumpers enhance magazine aesthetics, provide a better grip for reloads, offer protection against drops, and prevent dirt ingress. The installation process is described as straightforward.

This video showcases ten budget-friendly rifles essential for preppers in 2026, emphasizing reliability and affordability over price. Expert insights cover firearms like the Mosin-Nagant 91/30, Savage Axis II, PSA PA-15, Kel-Tec Sub2000, Hi-Point 995TS, Marlin Model 60, Henry AR-7, Chiappa Little Badger, and Rossi RS22, highlighting their specific strengths for survival and defense scenarios. The instructor stresses practical value and commonality of parts and ammunition for preparedness.

This guide synthesizes expert advice on selecting and preparing survival rifles, emphasizing reliability, simplicity, and adaptability for harsh conditions. It covers key considerations like portability, magazine compatibility, and caliber choice for various survival scenarios, drawing on insights from a pragmatic and authoritative speaker. The focus is on practical tools that perform under duress, rather than feature-heavy options.

This video from DemolitionRanch, featuring firearms influencer Matt Carriker, humorously explores the ballistic resistance of custom candy armor against both candy projectiles and real ammunition. While the candy armor surprisingly stops some candy bullets, it is easily defeated by standard .22 LR rounds. The video also showcases custom shotgun shells and a unique jawbreaker launcher, offering a blend of entertainment and informal ballistics testing.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides a practical, albeit unconventional, comparison of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The expert demonstrates varying levels of terminal performance, from the .22LR's significant splitting to the .45 ACP's complete watermelon fragmentation, highlighting the differences in hydraulic shock and expansion. The test utilizes specific hollow-point ammunition, including Speer Gold Dot, Aguila Super Maximum, and Underwood XTP, showcasing their effects.

This video provides a practical, safety-conscious comparison of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, details the testing methodology and results, emphasizing the risks of ricochet. None of the tested pistol calibers fully penetrated the concrete block's second wall, suggesting their limitations for certain penetration scenarios.

This review of the Taurus TX22 .22 LR pistol details its features, including a 16+1 capacity and excellent trigger. While initial testing with CCI Mini-Mags was flawless, subsequent tests with various ammunition types revealed cycling issues and culminated in a catastrophic failure. The failure was attributed to a squib load followed by a second shot, causing a barrel bulge and ruptured casing, highlighting potential ammunition inconsistencies. The review provides a detailed look at disassembly and damage assessment.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides an experimental comparison of three popular rimfire calibers: .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR, using cantaloupes as ballistic mediums. The host, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the distinct terminal ballistics of each round, highlighting how bullet construction and velocity affect target interaction. The comparison offers practical insights into the performance differences between these rimfire cartridges on soft tissue simulants.