RECOILtv Mail Call: Brownells/TTI Magazine Extensions (full episode)

This video features Jude from Brownells showcasing two new firearm products. The first is the Midwest Industries Combat HD Handguard, highlighting its durable construction, improved barrel nut, M-LOK compatibility, and reinforced QD sling mounts. The second product is the SureFire RC3 Flow-Through Suppressor, with an emphasis on its back pressure reduction capabilities for a smoother shooting experience. The video provides an overview and key features of both items.

This video showcases new firearm accessories from Unity Tactical and Brownells. It features the Brownells Takedown Pin Removal Tool, highlighting its polymer construction and magnetic punch, and its utility for various pins and adjustments. The review then shifts to the Unity Tactical FTC 4x Magnifier, emphasizing its lightweight, flip-to-center design, quick-detach capability, and adjustment features. The episode concludes with general thoughts and information on tech line support, positioning these products as convenient and innovative additions for firearm enthusiasts.

This video, a product spotlight from Brownells featuring Caleb and Josh from Radian, dives deep into the Radian Raptor charging handle line. It thoroughly explores various models including the LT, SL, SD, and standard Raptor, detailing their distinct features, materials, and design philosophies. The discussion extends to their compatibility across popular firearm platforms such as the AR-15, AR-10, MPX, and MCX, with specific mentions of applications like suppressor use and competitive shooting.

This expert analysis from Regular Guy Training LLC details the impressive wear characteristics and endurance of the BRN-4 firearm. Through extensive testing, including 21,000 rounds with 6,000 suppressed, the BRN-4 demonstrates remarkably even wear on its moving components, particularly the front-located piston and gas rings. The system maintains reliability and a flat shooting impulse even under extreme conditions, drawing comparisons to the mechanical feel of an AK platform.

This product spotlight from Brownells features Caleb from Die Free Company showcasing their "Dos Boot" magazine base plate. Designed for Gen 3 PMAGs, this accessory offers a +2 capacity increase and is engineered to enhance stability when shooting from prone or barricade positions. The video covers the product's name origin, its features, available color options (black and flat dark earth), and installation on both 20-round and 30-round PMAGs. Practical demonstrations of prone shooting are included, along with insights into magazine function, reliability, and the product's branding and packaging. It's presented as a simple yet clever upgrade for PMAG users.

This product spotlight video introduces the SureFire HUB Fast Adapter, a new accessory designed to bridge the gap between HUB-compatible suppressors and SureFire's SOCOM muzzle devices. Caleb from Brownells and Andrew from Surefire explain how this adapter offers increased flexibility for users who already own multiple SOCOM brakes or flash hiders, allowing them to attach their HUB suppressors to these existing muzzle devices. The video covers compatibility, benefits, practical use cases, and available caliber options (5.56mm and 7.62mm).

This RECOILtv episode dives into the Micro Uzi, a compact submachine gun with a high cyclic rate of 1250 RPM. Hosts Dave Merrill and Dave Rhoden explore its history, technical features like compensator ports, and demonstrate its intense full-auto performance. The review highlights the evolution from the original Uzi to smaller, faster-firing variants and compares its handling to a 'fire hose'.

This video provides an exclusive look inside a Ukrainian subunit armory in 2024, showcasing the diverse weaponry and equipment in use. It highlights the transition from Soviet-era arms to Western platforms like Daniel Defense rifles, FN SCARs, and CZ Bren 2s, alongside heavy support weapons such as the M2 Browning and Mark 19. The armory also features various anti-armor systems, machine guns, and standard-issue Glock 17 pistols, illustrating the evolving nature of modern warfare.

This episode of War Stories features legendary CIA and Special Forces operator Billy Waugh, detailing his extensive career in covert operations. Waugh shares insights from his service in Korea, Vietnam with MACV-SOG, and tracking high-value targets like Carlos the Jackal and Osama bin Laden in Sudan. He highlights pioneering HALO jump techniques and the critical role of intelligence gathering through reconnaissance photography.

The PKM is highlighted as a top-tier medium machine gun, praised for its lightweight design and robust Soviet construction. Its 7.62x54R caliber and unique two-stage feeding mechanism, stemming from its non-disintegrating belt, are detailed. The review covers field stripping, internal Kalashnikov-based design, loading procedures, and a live-fire demonstration showcasing controllable automatic fire.