Talking Airguns with Tom Gaylord

This guide breaks down the five best PCP air rifle categories for 2026, as explained by an expert. It covers long-range hunting, lightweight backpacking models, competition-grade target rifles, quiet suburban-friendly options, and versatile multi-caliber modular systems. The information highlights technological advancements that provide firearm-level power and accuracy with minimal recoil, suitable for various applications from pest control to harvesting medium game.

This video provides a practical guide for shooters looking to maintain proficiency amidst rising ammunition costs. The expert instructor recommends shifting to more affordable platforms like .22 LR rifles (specifically the Ruger 10/22), Pistol-Caliber Carbines (PCCs) in 9mm, and air rifles for cost-effective practice. The advice focuses on maximizing training opportunities by selecting firearms that offer a lower cost-per-round without sacrificing essential marksmanship skill development.

This video provides an expert-level overview of a heavily customized AR-15, nicknamed the 'Zombie Destroyer', built for a thematic zombie apocalypse scenario. The build features an extensive accessory loadout including multiple optics, lasers, and flashlights, along with a high magazine capacity. The demonstration includes rapid fire, engagement of Tannerite targets, and unique shooting techniques, showcasing the rifle's capabilities and the instructor's proficiency.

This video details an extreme AR-15 meltdown test, pushing a custom build to its limits. Expert instructor Eric demonstrates the process, highlighting component durability and failure points under sustained fire. The test concludes with a catastrophic barrel failure after 830 rounds, providing valuable insights into the platform's resilience.

This guide details the process of conducting an extreme durability test on an AK-47 variant, specifically the Definitive Arms VEPR, as demonstrated by Iraqveteran8888. The test involves sustained full-auto fire to induce critical heat failure, followed by inspection of components like the barrel and gas block. The expert assessment highlights the rifle's resilience, lasting 895 rounds before failure, and compares its performance to other platforms.

This guide details a 700-round rapid-fire stress test on a Yugo M92 PAP AK-47 variant, demonstrating the platform's legendary durability under extreme heat. Performed by Eric from Iraqveteran8888, the test highlights safe handling of overheated firearms and concludes with a tribute to Mikhail Kalashnikov's engineering legacy. The firearm successfully completed the test despite significant heat buildup.