This video reviews the Aly & Kaufman AKB-23, a kit that allows users to build an SA80/L85 lookalike using a Brownells BRN-180 upper. The reviewer highlights the clever adaptation, noting its AR-180 origins and the reliability of the BRN-180. The kit includes a milled aluminum lower (requiring FFL transfer), iron sights, a cheek rest, and a front handguard. The AKB-23 is presented as an affordable and accessible way to achieve the SA80 aesthetic with modern, reliable internals, offering a fun shooting experience.
Steve from Brownells' "From the Vault" series explores the classic Marlin 1894 CL lever-action rifle, specifically chambered in the .32-20 caliber. The video highlights the rifle's limited production run, its enjoyable light recoil, and the unique characteristics of the .32-20 and .25-20 cartridges. It also touches on the rifle's sights, scope mounting potential, and the Marlin safety button. This episode is recommended for collectors and enthusiasts of vintage Marlin firearms, offering insights into what makes this particular model a great rifle.
This video from Brownells features Steve and Caleb reviewing the Magna-Tip® Screwdriver Set, highlighting its importance as a gunsmithing tool. They discuss the advantages of this modular system, including its versatility, durability, and precision, emphasizing the significance of hollow-ground bits and proper handle selection. The review contrasts the Magna-Tip® system with lower-quality alternatives, explaining how the right screwdriver prevents screw damage and covers the variety of screws encountered in firearms. The presenters touch on essential gunsmithing toolkits and answer viewer questions, providing valuable insights for both professional gunsmiths and hobbyists.
This YouTube video from Brownells features Caleb and Andrew from SureFire demonstrating best practices for mounting weapon lights on rifles, specifically the SureFire Scout Light Pro. The tutorial covers optimal light positioning to avoid interfering with grip or suppressors, effective use of pressure switches, and compatibility considerations. It's a practical guide for AR-15 owners setting up their firearms for home defense, tactical applications, or competition shooting, offering a simplified approach to weapon lighting.
This comprehensive video from Brownells features Caleb providing a step-by-step guide to fully cleaning and servicing the Springfield Prodigy 2011 pistol after heavy use. The tutorial covers field stripping, deep cleaning of the slide, frame, barrel, firing pin, extractor, and magazine. This detailed maintenance process is applicable to numerous other 2011-style handguns, making it a valuable resource for owners looking to maintain their firearms for optimal reliability, whether for competition or general use.
This video is a product spotlight featuring the new SureFire XC3 compact weapon light. Caleb from Brownells and Andrew from SureFire discuss its design for concealed carry and duty use, highlighting its 550 lumens output, rugged aluminum body, and compatibility with holsters for TLR-7 lights. Key features covered include intuitive switching, front-loading battery, deactivation mode to prevent accidental activation, and runtime performance. The video also touches on construction, durability, mounting options, and rechargeable battery support.
This Brownells Product Spotlight features Caleb demonstrating the installation and use of SureFire CS remote switches, specifically the CSP (Picatinny) and CSM (M-LOK) models. The video covers mounting options, cable management using zip ties, and activation techniques for SureFire Scout Lights. It highlights the advantages of momentary and constant-on functionality for tactical and defensive applications, with detailed steps for routing cables and securing the switch, as well as cleaning up sharp edges. Product availability and support information are also provided.
This product spotlight video features Caleb from Brownells and Andrew from SureFire comparing the SureFire SOCOM RC2 and RC3 suppressors. The discussion delves into the key differences, highlighting SureFire's low back pressure technology. The video explains how the RC3's 3D-printed Inconel core significantly reduces back pressure (by 60%) while maintaining durability and repeatability, leading to improved performance, reduced wear, and better shooter health. They also cover cost, use cases, testing methods, SureFire's design philosophy for military applications, sound, flash, durability, and mounting systems, and guide viewers on choosing the right suppressor.
This video features Caleb from Brownells and Andrew from SureFire discussing SureFire's three primary flashlight beam patterns: MaxVision, Hybrid, and Turbo. The demonstration, conducted in low-light and rainy conditions, compares handheld and weapon-mounted lights. It explains how lumens and candela affect light performance and guides viewers on selecting the appropriate flashlight for various applications like home defense, patrol, and long-distance illumination, also touching on personal preferences and real-world setups.
This "From the Vault" episode from Brownells features Steve examining a rare Lew Horton Limited Edition Smith & Wesson Model 29-3 revolver. This .44 Magnum, produced in the mid-1980s through a partnership with Lew Horton Distributing, is notable for its 3-inch barrel, short ejector rod, and distinctive combat grips. The video delves into the history of this collectible firearm, its shooting characteristics with both .44 Special and .44 Magnum ammunition, and its status among Smith & Wesson collectors. It also touches upon other Lew Horton variants, the company's history, and the evolution of exclusive distributor firearms.
This video from Brownells features Caleb demonstrating how to clean a weapon light, focusing on restoring brightness and effectiveness diminished by carbon buildup from range use. He provides a step-by-step guide using simple household items like a Magic Eraser and gun oil, and offers preventative tips, such as using tape to protect the lens during daytime shooting. The tutorial covers cleaning the lens, which is highlighted as the most critical part, and discusses the optimal frequency for cleaning weapon lights.
This video challenges the FBI's claim that armed citizens rarely stop active shooters, citing research from the Crime Prevention Research Center which suggests a significantly higher success rate, especially outside gun-free zones. Jared from Guns & Gadgets aims to expose reporting errors that distort the debate on self-defense and advocate for responsible gun owners. The video also includes affiliate links for coffee, legal services, merchandise, and firearm accessory brands like CMMG and Brownells.
