Mag Guts

This video reviews the new 15-round steel magazines for the Glock 43X and Glock 48. The presenter highlights the increased capacity compared to the original 10-round magazines and notes the steel-lined construction. While the magazines are longer, they are confirmed to seat properly with the slide closed and are designed to aid in stripping the magazine if a double feed occurs.

This video introduces the Sig Sauer P365 Flux, nicknamed the 'Spider Monkey,' a modular firearm system that converts a P365 pistol into a pistol caliber carbine (PCC) style platform. The presenter highlights its potential for improved accuracy and ease of use, especially for those less experienced with handguns, by providing a stable shooting platform. The review covers its innovative design, extended magazine capabilities, and performance at various distances, including a 100-yard test.

This video demonstrates a capacity upgrade for the Glock 26 using an SLR Rifleworks baseplate, achieving 15+1 rounds of 9x19 ammunition. The presenter highlights how this modification provides Glock 19-level capacity in a smaller firearm package, comparing it favorably to the Glock 19, 43X, and 48. The presenter also expresses a general fondness for subcompact Glock models like the 26, 27, 28, 33, and 39.

This guide details the deployment and basic operation of the Zev Technologies Folding Defensive Platform (FDP) carbine, as demonstrated by Ben McClelland from Zev Technologies at SHOT Show 2026. It covers unfolding the platform, engaging safety features, magazine insertion, charging, and folding the unit. The FDP is presented as a compact, 9mm carbine compatible with Glock magazines, featuring integrated iron sights and a removable carry handle for optics mounting.

Palmetto State Armory announces the PSA Sabre Mixtape Black Album, a new variant of their popular AR-15 platform. This release caters to customer demand for a blacked-out version, featuring enhanced ambidextrous controls, a specific trigger, and a dedicated 300 Blackout suppressor. The video details key components and provides a launch date and time.

This guide details the installation and evaluation of the Grip Force Ergonomic Base Pad (EBF) for Glock magazines, based on insights from Joel Park, a recognized competitive shooter and instructor. The EBF offers enhanced ergonomics for draws and seating, increased capacity (+5 rounds), and a budget-friendly price point compared to competitors. While not USPSA legal due to length, it's recommended for duty or concealed carry applications. The review highlights its reliability in seating even with a forward slide and notes a minor drawback in stability on flat surfaces for table-top loading.

This guide, presented by Chief Instructor Ernie Medina and Firearms Trainer Brendon Arbolon of Tap Rack Bang, LLC, details the two main AR-15 configurations for California compliance: Featureless and Fixed Magazine. Featureless builds prioritize standard functionality with legal grip and stock limitations, allowing higher capacity. Fixed Magazine builds allow traditional features but require breaking the action to reload and are limited to 10 rounds. The instructors offer insights into the operational trade-offs of each system.

This guide details a training drill for shooting with both eyes open, as demonstrated by a professional firearms instructor from Tap Rack Bang, LLC. It emphasizes maintaining peripheral vision and faster target acquisition in dynamic self-defense scenarios, contrasting it with static precision shooting. The drill involves using taped shooting glasses to train the brain to focus on the target while keeping both eyes open.

This expert-level guide from Tap Rack Bang, LLC focuses on the critical technique of establishing a proper grip immediately after a pistol reload to enable rapid and accurate follow-up shots. The instructor emphasizes that a poor grip can cause the firearm to settle high, hindering speed, while a correct grip ensures stability and quick target re-acquisition. This technique is vital for defensive handgun use and competitive shooting.

This guide, presented by Chief Instructor Ernie Medina of Tap Rack Bang, LLC, details crucial pre-attack indicators for civilian defenders. It covers recognizing attacker body language, eye contact, hand gestures, and behavioral cues. The instruction emphasizes situational awareness, the importance of disengagement, and discreetly pre-staging hands near a concealed firearm for improved readiness in potential confrontations.