Year of the Lever Gun | Aero Precision | Shot Show 2024

This video from Shot Show 2024 features Drake from Louisiana Firearms exploring Aero Precision's latest innovations. Key introductions include the M4E1 Pro ambidextrous lower receiver, the hard-use Mod 4 handguard designed for IR aiming devices, the Solus bolt action rifle family (available in short and long actions with carbon fiber barrels), a prototype lever-action rifle, and the TE22 suppressor for .22LR and 5.7x28mm.

Aero Precision is expanding its AR platform offerings with the M4E1 Pro lower receiver, featuring ambidextrous controls for bolt catch, magazine release, and safety selector. They are also introducing the Mod 4 handguard, designed for night vision users with enhanced M-LOK real estate and steel-reinforced QD cups to mitigate point-of-impact shift. Additionally, Aero Precision is releasing the T22 rimfire suppressor, rated for 5.7x28mm and user-serviceable. A significant future product is a lever-action rifle, initially based on the 1895 platform, with plans for .30-30 Winchester and potentially .45-70 Government chamberings.

This video provides a recap of the 2024 SHOT Show, highlighting new product releases and industry trends. Key innovations discussed include Radian's Ramjet offerings for the P365 and Glock 17, Leupold's VX-3HD optics with a leveler mode, Hesco's lightweight and floatable body armor (3802C and Z210), and Aero Precision's M4E1 Pro lower receiver with enhanced ambidextrous controls and a rigid handguard. The video also features new products from Holosun, such as the VIXEL laser/rifle light combo and a thermal pistol dot system, and notes Steiner's new optic and pressure pad. The speaker emphasizes a growing civilian defense industry and calls for manufacturers to prioritize civilian needs in their innovation efforts.

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.