Magpul SHOT Show 2015

This product spotlight from Brownells features Caleb from Die Free Company showcasing their "Dos Boot" magazine base plate. Designed for Gen 3 PMAGs, this accessory offers a +2 capacity increase and is engineered to enhance stability when shooting from prone or barricade positions. The video covers the product's name origin, its features, available color options (black and flat dark earth), and installation on both 20-round and 30-round PMAGs. Practical demonstrations of prone shooting are included, along with insights into magazine function, reliability, and the product's branding and packaging. It's presented as a simple yet clever upgrade for PMAG users.

The Magpul PMAG Gen M3 Translucent magazine is a reliable and affordable option for AR-15 platforms, costing around $30. Its translucent design allows for easy round count verification. A live-fire test demonstrated flawless feeding performance with a suppressed 5.56 NATO rifle, confirming its functionality under rapid fire.

This video showcases participants in a tactical biathlon event in New Mexico, demonstrating advanced techniques for running and gunning over challenging terrain. It highlights the importance of dynamic rifle handling, efficient movement, and accurate target engagement under physical duress. The gear featured includes AR-style rifles with various optics and tactical load-bearing equipment.

This video provides instruction on the proper use of a Magpul vertical grip, highlighting its common application on the AR-15 platform. The description suggests that many users are not fully aware of how to utilize this accessory effectively, implying the video aims to fill that knowledge gap.

This video reviews Magpul PMAG accessories, specifically Ranger Plates and MagPods, highlighting their benefits for improved magazine extraction from plate carriers and enhanced shooting stability. John Lovell demonstrates how the loop on Ranger Plates aids in faster reloads and how the flat bases of both accessories create a stable monopod for resting the rifle, unlike standard PMAGs. The discussion also touches on the material differences between hard MagPods and softer Ranger Plates and their performance on various surfaces.

This video appears to focus on the durability and reliability of PMAGs, a popular brand of rifle magazines. The title suggests rigorous testing, including dropping the magazines, to demonstrate their resilience under harsh conditions. The emphasis on "unmatched reliability" indicates a review or demonstration highlighting the product's performance and why it's a preferred choice for firearm owners. It likely aims to reassure potential buyers of the PMAG's robust construction and ability to function consistently even when subjected to rough handling.

This video features a former Navy SEAL, Jeff Gonzales, providing expert feedback on a home defense AR-15 build. He critiques the rifle's accessories, particularly the sling, and emphasizes the importance of reliable optics and the benefits of a suppressor for indoor use. The discussion highlights practical considerations for effective home defense firearms.

The Beretta ARX-160, showcased at SHOT Show 2011, is a modular, piston-driven rifle featuring ambidextrous controls and tool-less disassembly. Its design emphasizes adaptability with multiple sling points, interchangeable magazine releases, and a quick-change barrel system. While currently limited to military/defense use, future law enforcement and civilian variants are planned.

Fostech unveiled a 20-round .50 BMG drum magazine for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, constructed from billet machined aluminum. They also introduced the Fostech Rader, a lightweight .308 rifle featuring a proprietary magnesium aluminum alloy and ambidextrous controls. The drum mag is priced at $1599 with a Q3/Q4 availability, while the Rader rifle is expected around $3000 with a Q4 release.

Testing a Remington 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum load from a 16-inch Rossi M92 reveals impressive performance, achieving 1709.6 fps. The round exhibited significant fragmentation and penetration of 20.1 inches in ballistic gel, behaving more like a rifle cartridge due to its velocity. This challenges typical handgun round terminal ballistics expectations.