New Products Week in Review 4-24-2015

This video presents a first impressions review of the new 2025 Streamlight ProTac Rail Mount HP-X Pro, an 800 lumen, 105,000 candela light. The review includes various interior and exterior views to showcase the light's appearance. The creator invites viewer feedback.

This video reviews the top three AR-15 flashlights, highlighting the budget-friendly Streamlight ProTac HL-X with included mount and pressure pad. The HRT Tactical AWLS is praised for its Valhalla Tactical omnidirectional switch, ideal for C-clamp grips. The premium SureFire Scout Light Turbo offers high modularity with swappable heads and pressure pads, despite its higher cost.

This video provides a practical look at preparing for a range day, featuring the Watchtower Apache 2011 pistol and a custom Henry .44 Magnum rifle. The presenter discusses sighting-in strategies, showcases a functional Savior Equipment bag, and highlights custom firearm components from Decton Ranger Point Precision and GunKote. The content demonstrates an experienced shooter's approach to gear and range preparation.

This video announces a "Pop-Up Deal Alert" featuring limited-time specials, directing viewers to the "DEALS Hub" at 704.deals. It highlights specific product categories and deals, including 704 Gear knives (folding pocket knives, push-button knives, and sale items). Additionally, it promotes several ThruNite flashlights (T1 Pro, Saber), a SIG SAUER ROMEO5 GEN II red dot sight, a Holosun ARO red dot sight, and Streamlight products, all with affiliate links provided.

This video clarifies the legal restrictions on adding vertical grips to AR pistols, explaining why a hand stop is often used instead. It demonstrates how a hand stop functions as a rigid reference point for improved grip control and shooting technique, emphasizing compliance with firearm laws. The content highlights the practical application of accessories on AR-15 platforms.

This video chronicles the evolution of Streamlight, a company that began with specialized portable lighting solutions for NASA and eventually revolutionized the weapon-mounted light (WML) market. It highlights Streamlight's commitment to producing high-quality, budget-friendly illumination tools that have become essential for everyday carry (EDC) and tactical applications, emphasizing their design philosophy, manufacturing oversight, and impact on the industry.

This video details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15. Key steps include using a Geissele Reaction Rod for upper receiver stability, proper torquing of the proprietary barrel nut, and secure installation of the gas block and tube. The rail is then slid on and secured with two cross-bolts using a T-handle hex wrench. Final steps involve muzzle device installation and a thorough inspection.

Proper ammunition storage is crucial for maintaining reliability and safety. Avoid storing ammo in cardboard boxes in damp environments, as this leads to moisture absorption and corrosion. Utilize airtight containers like ammo cans and control humidity with desiccants like silica gel packs. Heat accelerates gunpowder and primer degradation, so store ammo at stable room temperatures. Reloading primers are particularly vulnerable to moisture and require strict airtight storage.

This video demonstrates how to upgrade an AR-15's A2 furniture to Magpul components. It details the removal of the A2 grip using a Bondhus hex set and the installation of a Magpul MIAD grip with interchangeable backstraps for improved ergonomics. The process also covers preparing and installing the Magpul PRS stock, highlighting its adjustable features for cheek weld and length of pull.

This video explores the custom Remington 11-87 shotgun used as a prop in 'No Country for Old Men.' The film required a semi-automatic shotgun with a suppressor, a combination not readily available at the time. Prop master Larry Zanoff details how a non-functional, 'homemade' looking suppressor was custom-built for the 11-87, with the iconic silenced sound effect achieved entirely in post-production.