Shot Show 2018 - Scalarworks

This guide details the configuration of the Badger Ordnance Condition One Modular Mount (C.O.M.M.) for LPVOs and accessory mounting. It highlights the mount's modularity, allowing for various red dot and accessory placements, including 30 or 45-degree offset options. The speaker, an experienced firearms instructor, emphasizes the durability and reliability of the C.O.M.M. system, noting its price point and included components.

This video provides an overview of various firearms and tactical gear showcased at SHOT Show 2024, featuring insights from Baret Fawbush (Truexodus). It highlights new products and notable brands, including shotguns like the Beretta 1301 Tactical and IWI TS-12, handguns from Staccato, and innovative rifle platforms like the Genesis III Gun and Primary Weapon Systems' 'ACR Killer'. The presenter also discusses weapon lights from Cloud Defensive and optics from EOTech and Scalarworks, emphasizing community and product innovation within the firearms industry.

This guide details the process of replacing a rifle's scope mount, specifically upgrading to a lower profile AREA 419 34mm cantilever mount. The speaker, an experienced gun shop owner, highlights the benefits of a lower mount for improved shooting ergonomics and demonstrates the installation of a ZECO scope into the new mount, noting the process is standard for most cantilever designs.

This review of the Gideon Optics Guardian 1-10x LPVO highlights its budget-friendly nature and impressive features for its price point. While the glass clarity is good, with a notable exception at the edges, the reticle design is praised for its usability. The scope's eye box is forgiving, even at 10x magnification. However, a significant drop test revealed that the included 6061 aluminum mount is prone to bending, causing a loss of zero, a common trade-off in budget optics.

This video provides an unboxing and review of the Monstrum Tactical 30mm QD Cantilever scope mount. The instructor highlights its quick-detach (QD) levers for rapid scope removal, the cantilever design for adjustable eye relief, and the squared crossbars that act as recoil lugs to prevent movement under recoil. The mount is praised for its value, CNC construction, and suitability for most users without lapping.

This review of the Primary Arms SLx 1-8x24 FFP LPVO highlights its First Focal Plane (FFP) design, which keeps the ACSS Griffin X MIL reticle's bullet drop compensation and ranging accurate across all magnifications. The instructor, demonstrating expert knowledge, notes its suitability for shooting past 50 yards and its daytime-bright illumination for CQB. While excellent for general use, he recommends Second Focal Plane (SFP) LPVOs for primarily close-quarters combat.

This video showcases advanced counter-terrorism training drills observed by Larry Vickers at the Dynamo Gun Range in Mytishchi, Russia. The drills, performed by an FSB Alpha Team member, focus on building operator confidence under fire and enhancing concentration amidst extreme stress, including simulated body armor impacts and physical harassment. Vickers highlights the high-risk nature and specialized application of these "Russia only" training methods.

This video features Larry Vickers and experts from Ohio Ordnance Works demonstrating the Browning M2 .50 Cal heavy machine gun, focusing on OOW's Quick Change Barrel (QCB) system. The demonstration includes live-fire tests against steel targets and a vehicle, highlighting the M2's anti-materiel capabilities and the practical advantages of the QCB system for ease of use and safety. The segment also contrasts the .50 BMG's power with that of a 5.56mm M249 SAW.

This video details a rigorous stress test designed for sniper proficiency, led by Navy SEAL Sniper Monty LeClair and Larry Vickers. The drill simulates high-stress, real-world scenarios, requiring participants to maintain accuracy after significant physical exertion and engage targets from unconventional positions. It highlights the importance of marksmanship fundamentals under duress, showcasing the capabilities of rifles like the BCM Mk 12 Mod 0 and SAM-R.

Larry Vickers, a former Delta Force operator, details the construction of an 'Alpha AK' clone. This build focuses on replicating the customized AK rifles used by Russian FSB Alpha operators, incorporating a blend of Russian and Western accessories. The guide highlights the importance of specific, often hard-to-find components like the Zenit rail and SRVV stock, offering insights into achieving a unique tactical aesthetic.