New Products Week in Review 7-15-16

This guide details the installation of a custom barreled action into the WOOX Elegante high-grade walnut stock. It emphasizes careful alignment of the recoil lug and trigger, proper screw installation, and settling the action for a precise fit without the need for bedding. The WOOX Elegante offers traditional aesthetics with modern chassis advantages, including M-LOK slots for accessories like ARCA rails.

This episode of The Louisiana Firearms Podcast delves into the optimal barrel lengths for General Purpose Rifles (GPRs), focusing on civilian applications. The hosts discuss the versatility of barrel lengths between 11.5 and 14.5 inches, weighing the pros and cons of shorter barrels for maneuverability and longer barrels for range. They also touch upon suppressor compatibility, optic choices like LPVOs and red dots, and even debate the merits of different firearm action types for an end-of-the-world scenario.

This video compares the Meta Tactical MX-1 and Nano Roni pistol chassis. While both are made in America, the reviewer finds them to be fun range toys rather than reliable self-defense tools. Key features like folding braces, charging handles, and optic rails are discussed, along with significant drawbacks such as potential hand burns from gas venting and a concerning issue with the MX-1 where the handgun can dislodge during reloads. The Nano Roni is recommended over the MX-1 due to safety concerns with the latter.

This video evaluates the current relevance of quad rail systems on AR-15 platforms, specifically testing a Daniel Defense DDM4 V9. While M-LOK is still preferred, the quad rail on the DDM4 V9 proved to be a viable option, with surprisingly manageable weight and effective heat dissipation when using rail covers. The rifle was found to be sturdy and well-balanced during manipulation and target transitions.

This video introduces the Century Arms ATA ALR bolt-action rifle, highlighting its features and demonstrating the installation of a Vortex Razor 4-24 scope with Spur mounts and a Harris bipod. The reviewer notes the rifle's unique folding stock with a bolt cutout and integrated bubble level, suggesting it's a "sweet blank slate" for custom builds and precision shooting applications.

This video discusses the Geissele Mark 4 handguard, highlighting its 'bombproof' design. The speaker emphasizes that while it incorporates M-LOK, it strategically uses Picatinny where critical for accessory lockup, such as for lasers and lights, ensuring maximum rigidity and preventing movement. This design choice addresses potential tolerance stacking issues common with M-LOK accessories that require adapters.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.