Product Spotlight: Midwest Industries Extruded Folding Stock

This video showcases the installation of Midwest Industries' new 1913 stocks and braces, specifically demonstrating their fitment on a BRN-180 Gen 3 upper with a BRN-180 full ambidextrous lower. The hosts highlight the construction, features like QD slots and rubber butt pads, and the folding mechanism of the stocks, emphasizing their solid design and minimalist profile.

This entry details the Midwest Industries Big Boi Side Folder, highlighting its robust construction and impact on firearm balance. The brace is described as 'chonky' and significantly thicker than competitors, indicating durability. Expert assessment notes its strong lock-up and improved handling characteristics, particularly for front-heavy firearms.

This guide details the installation and adjustment of the Strike Industries Picatinny Side Folder stock. The video highlights its affordable MSRP of $99, adjustable length of pull, and sturdy polymer construction. The speaker, demonstrating experienced authority, personally purchased additional units, underscoring its value and performance.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Magpul UCS (Universal Carbine Stock), a 1913-mounted folding stock designed for various platforms. It details the installation process, highlighting the reversible clamp mount for flush fitting and the six-position adjustment. The presenters also demonstrate the folding mechanism, the inclusion of reversible cheek risers, and its compatibility with firearms like the BRN-180, Sig MCXs, and MPXs.

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 video demonstrates the rapid-fire capabilities of an AR-15 style rifle equipped with a Forced Reset Trigger (FRT). The experienced shooter showcases proficient handling, rapid cycling, and effective target engagement with accessories like a suppressor and holographic sight at an outdoor range. The demonstration highlights the potential for high rates of fire with FRT triggers.

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.