Setting Up Your Competition Race Rig

This video reviews the GRITR Handgun Briefcase, a compact and lightweight alternative to traditional bulky range bags. The presenter, Summer Shoots, demonstrates how to pack the bag with essential items for a range day, including a firearm, magazines, ear and eye protection, and ammunition. The bag features a 500D nylon material, padded compartments, a removable six-slot mag carrier, and a magnetic front closure, offering a discreet and efficient solution for transporting firearms and accessories.

Joel Park provides an expert overview of the Nighthawk Custom BDS9, a 9mm double-stack 1911 designed for competition. He details the Nighthawk IOS for optic mounting, highlights the pistol's ergonomics including a well-designed ambidextrous safety, and showcases a full competition rig. The review emphasizes the BDS9's suitability for USPSA Limited Optics division, noting its crisp trigger and impressive accuracy out-of-the-box.

The Double Alpha Academy Lynx Belt offers a unique modular design, allowing shooters to customize size and color. It aims to combine the stiffness traditionally found in rigid belts with the comfort of flexible systems. The assembly process involves connecting individual links, and careful pouch mounting is recommended for optimal stability.

The T.REX Ragnarok is a rugged OWB holster designed for duty handguns with lights and optics, though it lacks active retention features for strict law enforcement duty. Its retention is passive and adjustable via screws. For light-compatible models, the screw near the light controls retention; for non-light models, the screw near the trigger guard is primary. Other screws adjust friction on the slide. The holster is made from .125" Kydex and features stainless steel hardware, offering high durability and compatibility with various mounting systems like Safari Land's QLS.

Brantley Mariam details his Glock 17 MOS setup for competitive shooting, emphasizing a minimalist approach with a focus on reliability and performance. Key components include a tactical drop-in trigger, a Trijicon SRO optic, and specific magazine enhancements like Henning Group base pads. Mariam also discusses his preferred holster and carrier setup, highlighting the importance of E-E-A-T and practical application over excessive modifications.

This video compares the Tier 1 Concealed MSP holster, a universal OWB design indexed off weapon-mounted lights, with Safariland's dedicated high-retention holsters. It highlights the MSP's suitability for testing multiple firearms and range use due to its quick draw, while Safariland holsters are recommended for demanding tactical scenarios requiring superior retention.

This guide details the technique for firing the Micro Uzi in full-auto, as demonstrated by Dave Merrill and Dave Rhoden on RECOILtv. It emphasizes proper grip, stock usage, and recoil management due to the firearm's high cyclic rate (1250 RPM). The instruction highlights the effectiveness of the compensator ports in controlling muzzle rise during intense firing sequences.

This video provides an expert-level look inside a real Ukrainian arms room in 2024, showcasing a diverse array of weaponry from Soviet-era relics to modern Western platforms. Host Iain Harrison, RECOIL's editor, details the logistical shift towards NATO standards and highlights specific weapon systems in use by Ukrainian forces in Eastern Ukraine. The entry emphasizes the practical application and integration of various firearms and munitions in a high-intensity conflict zone.

This entry details the extensive career of Billy Waugh, a legendary figure in US special operations and intelligence. It covers his early life, military service in Korea and Vietnam with Special Forces and SOG, pioneering HALO jump techniques, and advanced intelligence gathering operations in Africa. Waugh's expertise in clandestine surveillance, tracking high-value targets like Carlos the Jackal and Osama bin Laden, and utilizing night operations in challenging environments is highlighted.

This guide details the field stripping and basic operation of the PKM machine gun, as demonstrated by Iain Harrison of RECOILtv. It covers disassembly steps including barrel and bolt carrier group removal, as well as loading and unloading procedures. Harrison, an expert with high authority, highlights the PKM's Soviet construction and unique feeding mechanism compared to Western designs.