New Products Week in Review 7-24-2015

GHG Hussle showcases a 'Home Defense Edition' featuring three distinct firearms. The selection includes a gold-plated Khaos 12-gauge shotgun, a suppressed .300 Blackout AR-style platform, and a custom Tiffany blue and gold Glock 42 in .380 ACP. The video highlights specialized firearms for personal defense, demonstrating a collector's curated approach.

This video details Samuel Reinberg's experience during an active shooter incident at Old Dominion University. It covers his heroic actions in neutralizing the threat, the immediate aftermath including medical aid and law enforcement interaction, and the subsequent investigation and recognition. The discussion also touches upon the shooter's radicalization and the systemic failures that may have contributed to the event, alongside personal reflections on military service and the emotional toll of such incidents.

This product review highlights several new firearm accessories. It covers an ambidextrous safety selector for the AR-15 from Knights Armament, an MLOK handstop kit from Magpul, an Ergo Grip Delta grip for the LCR/LCRx, a Vickers extended slide stop for the Glock 42 from Tango Down, and new .308 barrels from Criterion Barrels tailored for the M118 cartridge.

This video details the challenges and considerations when accessorizing a Glock 42, highlighting issues with parts compatibility, particularly for sights and lights designed for other models. It explores various accessory options like pistol braces, iron sights, and foregrips, emphasizing the importance of correct fitment and compatible components for safe and effective firearm enhancement. The discussion also touches upon the potential for aftermarket modifications and the availability of parts at different retail locations.

This guide, drawing from the expertise of Lucas Botkin, covers the selection and application of various rifle foregrips, including angled grips, vertical foregrips, and handstops. It details how different grips impact recoil management, weapon control, and accessory activation. Key techniques like the high bore grip and specific applications for AR pistols, including ATF compliance, are explained.

This review covers new tactical accessories for firearms. It highlights Warren Tactical's Glock 42 night sights featuring tritium lamps and a bevelled profile for improved sight picture. Magpul's new mid-length SL handguard for AR-15 platforms is detailed, emphasizing its extended length and M-LOK system. Finally, Kinetic Development's innovative M-LOK attachment system for both Picatinny and bipod mounts is showcased, offering tool-less installation and removal.

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.