Product Spotlight: Magpul UCS

This product spotlight from Brownells features the Midwest Industries Alpha Series adjustable and folding stock. The stock is designed to fit any platform with a 1913 rail, offering adjustable length of pull, an adjustable polymer cheek piece, and an interchangeable rubber butt pad. The folding mechanism is robust and can be configured to fold to either side.

This guide details the installation and comparison of various folding stock systems for AR-15 platforms, including the Midwest Industries ALPHA Series, B5 Systems MPS, Magpul UCS, F5 Manufacturing ACR, and CMMG Dissent. The expert instructor emphasizes evaluating ergonomics, adjustability, and the impact of folded width on concealability. Proper installation requires attention to the 1913 Picatinny interface and secure attachment of the chosen stock system.

This guide details the installation of the Midwest Industries Skeleton Folding Stock onto a firearm equipped with a 1913 rail, such as the BRN-180 lower. It covers the mounting process, torque specifications for the main bolt and retention screws, and the application of thread locker. The guide also notes the stock's reversible folding mechanism, though it's not demonstrated on the BRN-180 due to charging handle placement.

This guide details the installation and adjustment of the Magpul UCS Universal Carbine Stock. It covers mounting to the M1913 interface, setting length of pull, installing reversible cheek risers, reversing the QD sling mount, adjusting stock height in full and half-slot increments, and reversing the folding mechanism. Specific torque values and tool requirements are provided for each step.

This video provides a product spotlight on the Brownells BRN-180 Folding Stock. It details the stock's construction, including its all-steel mechanism and high-impact polymer body made by B5 Systems. The video demonstrates the folding and locking mechanism, highlighting its rigidity and compatibility with any 1913 mounting system, while noting its design intent to complement BRN-180 builds.

This video reviews the Phoenix Weaponry optic mount for lever-action firearms, specifically highlighting its application on a Henry SPD Hush chambered in .38 Special/.357 Magnum. The mount allows for the attachment of optics like the Vortex Defender ST, addressing potential height-over-bore issues common with lever guns. The presenter emphasizes the benefits of direct-to-receiver mounting plates for achieving the lowest possible optic height and reducing failure points compared to stacking multiple rail sections.

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.