New Products Week in Review 5-20-16

This video introduces the Strategic Sciences MFMD, a 3D-printed, over-barrel device that functions as a suppressor, flash hider, and muzzle brake. It offers significant sound, flash, and recoil reduction, with variants like the SDX achieving near-zero signature. The expert-level demonstration highlights its innovative design and practical performance on various firearms, including machine guns.

This video from AT3 Tactical demonstrates the proper use of a foam-lined hard case for storing multiple firearms, including an AR-15, a Glock pistol, and a shotgun. It highlights how to securely place each firearm, ensuring protection and organization. The visual evidence showcases common firearm accessories like red dot sights and weapon lights, emphasizing a practical approach to firearm management.

This short video discusses preferred firearm platforms for survival preparation, highlighting the AR-15 for its parts compatibility and the AK platform for rugged reliability. It also touches on the classic reliability of Glocks and emphasizes the importance of having sufficient ammunition, suggesting AmmoSquared as a service for stockpiling.

This unboxing video from PoorBoy Arms showcases a variety of firearm modification components from DogWood Armory, focusing on Forced Reset Triggers (FRTs) and related parts for platforms like the AR-15, Glock, Taurus TX22, Kriss Vector, and Smith & Wesson M&P. The presenter enthusiastically identifies specialized kits and selectors, highlighting the growing market for trigger enhancement.

This entry details the background of John Lovell, an Army Ranger with extensive combat experience in Afghanistan and Iraq. He is the author of 'The Warrior Poet Way' and a prominent firearms trainer and speaker through the Warrior Poet Society. Lovell's expertise is highlighted by his military service and his role as an educator in the firearms community.

Retired Green Beret Sergeant Major Kyle Lamb shares his top five favorite firearms from his extensive career. The list spans iconic historical rifles to modern, versatile platforms, highlighting reliability, combat effectiveness, and personal preference. Lamb emphasizes the AR-15 as the most effective modern rifle due to its modularity and adaptability.

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.