Videos tagged with Jim Sullivan

This video from TFBTV, hosted by James Reeves, examines whether the Ruger Mini-14 has become obsolete after 50 years. Despite its age and initial perceived shortcomings compared to the AR-15, the video explores significant improvements made to the Mini-14, evaluating its reliability, durability, and accuracy in today's firearms landscape. It also touches upon cost-effectiveness and available parts and accessories. The discussion includes insights from Clint Smith.

This video revisits an interview with L James "Jim" Sullivan, a key figure in the AR-10 to AR-15 conversion. It focuses on his attempt to establish the Wayne Repeating Arms Company, with John Wayne as a potential financial backer. Sullivan designed a commercial .22 self-loading rifle for this venture, but it ultimately failed due to business disputes or an incident involving an Ingram M10 SMG demonstration that reportedly dampened Wayne's interest in firearms investments. The content highlights a historical, albeit unsuccessful, firearms manufacturing project.

This InRange Classic video features Jim Sullivan, one of the original designers of the M16 rifle, discussing its notorious early reputation for jamming in Vietnam. The description highlights the critical issue and its impact on the rifle's operation, aiming to educate a broader audience on the reasons behind these early failures. The content is presented as a historical look back at a significant firearms development and its battlefield performance.

This video reviews the Surefire Enhanced Bolt Carrier Group (BCG) for AR15/M16 platforms. It highlights the design contributions of Jim Sullivan, the original designer of the AR15 who collaborated with Eugene Stoner. The discussion focuses on the modernized features of the BCG and the underlying design principles of the M16 that Mr. Sullivan implemented. A photo from TheNewRifleman.com is featured at 6:17. The video is part of the viewer-supported InRangeTV project.

This video introduces the SureFire Optimized Bolt Carrier (OBC) for the AR-15 platform. Paul Levy from Brownells' new product acquisition team discusses the design by Jim Sullivan, an original M16 designer, highlighting subtle but impactful modifications to the carrier, recoil buffer, and spring. These changes aim to increase carrier travel, leading to a gentler recoil impulse, less violent cycling, and improved reliability in stripping the next round from the magazine. The video concludes with a visual comparison of the SureFire OBC against a standard bolt carrier group within a rifle.

This video from Forgotten Weapons delves into the Ruger Mini-14, exploring its origins as a cost-effective, scaled-down M14. The analysis highlights how designer Jim Sullivan adapted the M14's mechanics for the 5.56mm caliber and how Ruger's expertise in investment casting contributed to its economical production. Despite not being a 'forgotten' weapon, the Mini-14's enduring popularity and Ruger's reputation for reliable, no-frills firearms are central themes. The video provides insights into the design choices that led to the Mini-14's widespread sales since its 1972 introduction.

This video features L. James "Jim" Sullivan, a renowned designer of firearms like the AR-15 and Ultimax, discussing his involvement with Ruger and the development of the Mini-14 rifle. Sullivan shares insights into his design process and recounts some humorous anecdotes about his interactions with Bill Ruger. The content focuses on the history and design of a specific firearm, offering a glimpse into the collaborative process between prominent figures in the firearms industry.

This video explores a fascinating, yet ultimately unrealized, firearms project: John Wayne's .22 rifle, designed by the renowned AR-15 designer Jim Sullivan. The Wayne Repeating Arms Company (WRA Co.) aimed to compete with the Ruger 10/22, with John 'the Duke' Wayne providing financial backing. Two prototypes were built around 1977. However, a business dispute led to Wayne's son-in-law's removal and a new manager who wasn't interested in the gun project, causing funding to cease and the project to end prematurely. The video provides a look at these rare prototypes.

This video features an interview with L. James "Jim" Sullivan, a key designer of the AR-15 rifle. Sullivan discusses his early work with Eugene Stoner at Armalite, his role in adapting the AR-10 to the .223 caliber, and his later contributions to firearms like the Ultimax LMG and Ruger Mini-14. The interview also highlights his recent work on Surefire's 60- and 100-round quad-stack magazines for the AR-15 and his development of modifications aimed at improving the rifle's controllability and sustained high rate of fire. The potential for these modifications to be licensed by other manufacturers is also mentioned.