Troy Industries AK-47 Accessories - SHOT Show 2016

This guide details the installation of a railed gas tube on an AK-47 platform, a method that has been used for decades to provide a stable optic mounting solution. The Ultimac Railed Gas Tube is highlighted as a reliable and cost-effective option. While installation is relatively straightforward, requiring basic tools and disassembly, a key consideration is the heat generated by the aluminum tube, which can become uncomfortable to touch after sustained firing.

This video demonstrates how to significantly reduce the noise signature of an AK-pattern rifle by attaching a specialized suppressor and using subsonic ammunition. The technique involves manually cycling the bolt after each shot, mimicking the quiet operation of a bolt-action rifle. This modification creates a much more discreet and stealthy shooting platform.

This excerpt from the Shawn Ryan Show features a Navy SEAL discussing the significant differences in training facilities between Dev Group and Seal Team 5, highlighting the advanced resources available in Dev Group. The narrative then shifts to a harrowing account of a 2008 Iraq deployment on Super Bowl Sunday, detailing a capture-kill mission against an High-Value Target (HVT) involving multiple suicide bombers. The SEAL recounts the intense close-quarters battle, the unexpected number of suicide vests encountered, and the critical decision-making under extreme duress.

This video discusses the shift in firearm preferences based on geographic location, moving from urban/suburban areas to more rural settings. In rural areas, there's a greater demand for revolvers and varmint rifles, often for protection against wildlife like snakes and bears, or for general property defense. Urban preferences lean towards AKs and Glocks. The simplicity and reliability of revolvers are highlighted as key factors for rural self-defense needs.

Steve Troy of Troy Industries addresses the controversy surrounding the hiring of Dale Monroe, who was associated with the Ruby Ridge incident. Troy clarifies that Monroe was briefly listed by a subsidiary, Troy Asymmetric, due to a misunderstanding and was removed within two days. The discussion also covers Troy Industries' commitment to the Second Amendment, their product lines including the T1 rifle and suppressors, and the technical aspects of their firearm manufacturing, emphasizing durability and field maintainability.

This guide details how to enhance an AK-47's shootability by installing Woox furniture and a specialized muzzle brake. The Civilian Tactical Host, an established firearms content creator, demonstrates how these components, particularly the ergonomic oak wood furniture and a top-venting muzzle brake, significantly reduce felt recoil and muzzle climb, making the platform more enjoyable and controllable, especially for the 7.62x39mm round.

This video features a critique of a home defense AR-15 build by former Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales. Key takeaways include the importance of a suppressor for indoor use, the critique of an overly complex sling, and recommendations for reliable optics. The discussion highlights the trade-offs of short-barreled rifles (SBRs) for home defense and emphasizes practical gear selection over complexity.

This guide details the tool-less field stripping process for the Beretta ARX-160, as demonstrated by a Beretta factory representative. It covers the quick-release barrel, stock, trigger group, and bolt assembly, emphasizing ease of maintenance. The representative highlights the rifle's modularity and ambidextrous features, noting its current military availability with future civilian plans.

This entry details the Fostech .50 Cal Drum Magazine, designed for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, featuring a 20-round capacity and billet machined aluminum construction. It also touches upon the Fostech Rader .308 rifle. The information is presented with high technical focus from a manufacturer representative.

This video from ARFCOM News details a ballistic gel test of Remington's 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum ammunition fired from a 16-inch Rossi Model M92 carbine. The test highlights how carbine-length barrels significantly enhance .357 Magnum performance, achieving velocities comparable to some .300 Blackout loads and demonstrating substantial penetration and expansion in ballistic gel. The analysis touches on terminal ballistics theories and the unique behavior of high-velocity pistol rounds fired from rifles.