This video discusses a legal battle between KE Arms and GWACS Armory, concerning intellectual property related to KE Arms' KP-15 polymer lower receivers and WWSD 2020 rifles. KE Arms is facing significant legal expenses and warns that if they cannot win the case, these firearm components may cease to exist. The video urges viewers to support KE Arms by purchasing their products while they are still available and provides links to related content explaining the legal situation.
This video provides a comprehensive review of the What Would Stoner Do (WWSD) 2020 Ultra Lightweight KP-15 rifle. The content creator takes the rifle to the range, tests its accuracy, and details its features. The video aims to give viewers an overall impression of the rifle's performance and value, with a focus on its lightweight design. It also includes promotional material for associated apparel brands.
Ian's Customs builds a "WWSD Commando" SBR using a KE Arms KP-15 lower receiver. This custom build features a Faxon 10.5-inch 5.56mm pencil barrel, a carbon fiber handguard, a standard KE upper, and a WWSD 2021 lower. Built as a registered short-barreled rifle due to the impossibility of using a pistol brace, the Commando is chambered in 5.56mm for convenience over .300 Blackout. The fixed stock was chosen for its weight, strength, and simplicity. The finished rifle measures 29.5 inches overall, weighs 5lb 2oz with an optic, and despite a bit more bark, is described as not unpleasant to shoot.
This Q&A video features Matt Larosiere discussing the Rare Breed FRT trigger and Russell Phagan on painting the KP-15, alongside various firearms-related questions. Topics covered include C&R licenses, FB Radom's return, pistol slide milling and optics, specific historical firearms like the Maxim-Tokarev, Nagant 1895, Luger 1906, RSC-1917, and M1 Garand vs M14, as well as the SKS's military success. The discussion also delves into cartridge conversions, revolver calibers, WWI SMG calibers, MP-1 through MP-6 submachine guns, NFA Trusts, direct gas impingement, specific historical arms, machine gun rate of fire, WW1 rifle builds, grenade launchers, career paths in firearms, and P90 magazine reliability. It also touches on personal interests like learning French and European culture.
This video showcases new firearm products from Midwest Industries, KE Arms, and Wilson Combat. Paul Levy from Brownells demonstrates the Midwest Industries Professional Armorer's Wrench, a multi-tool designed for AR-15 and AR-308 builds, repairs, and maintenance. It includes various wrench functions, a hammer, and a bottle opener. The video also highlights the Wilson Combat Ranger-Contour Match-Grade AR-15 Barrel in 5.56 NATO with an intermediate-length gas tube for improved reliability and recoil management. Additionally, the Midwest Industries AR-15 M-Series Two-Piece Drop-In Handguard is presented as an easy upgrade for older A1/A2 rifles to a modern M-LOK tactical handguard. Finally, the KE Arms KP-15 Trap Door Buttplate is shown for the KP-15 lower receiver, offering storage access.
This video provides an overview of a KP-15 Dissipator build. The creator details the development process and demonstrates how to join two Magpul handguards to achieve a rifle-length configuration. The video focuses on the custom modification and assembly of an AR-15 platform rifle.
This video introduces a custom firearm build project centered around the KE Arms KP-15 monolithic polymer lower receiver. The builder plans to create a Dissipator-style rifle, a less common configuration, utilizing an AT3 upper and a Del-ton barrel with a rifle-length gas system. The description highlights the creative use of modified Magpul MOE SL handguards to achieve the desired retro-modern aesthetic and performance.
This video announces a limited run of KE Arms KP-15 monolithic polymer lowers in OD Green, a color similar to Magpul green. KE Arms is releasing 3,000 units, expected to ship in about four weeks, and pre-orders are available on their website. Brownells will also offer the WWSD-2021 lower in OD Green. The presenter showcases the KP-15 lower paired with a Brownells BRN-605 reproduction, noting its aesthetic appeal with OPD camo tape on the upper assembly.
This video showcases the new KE Arms KP-15 ambidextrous lower receiver paired with the 16" BRN-180 Gen 2 Upper Receiver from Brownells. The KP-15 features an enhanced ambidextrous selector and magazine release, along with a crisp trigger. The BRN-180 upper utilizes a piston system and an adjustable gas block, making it suitable for suppressed shooting. The firearm is destined for the 2021 Coast to Coast tour for hands-on experience and will be auctioned to support the Special Operations Care Fund (SOC-F).
This video offers a first look at a custom rifle build centered around the KE Arms KP-15 Polymer Lower Receiver and a Ballistic Advantage 16" Mid-Length Upper. The build incorporates components like a Superlative Arms Adjustable Gas Block, SureFire OBC, and an Acadian Armament Lynx Suppressor. The reviewer highlights the integrated grip and A1 stock of the KP-15 lower and mentions an upcoming full review. The video also briefly showcases some tactical apparel from Wild Things Gear and Outdoor Research.
This video explores the history of the monolithic polymer AR-15 lower receiver, tracing its origins from early Colt prototypes in the late 60s/early 70s to its development and refinement by Cavalry Arms in 2000. It details how the design was later acquired by GWACS Armory and eventually revitalized by KE Arms with their KP-15 lower. The discussion highlights the material advantages of glass-filled Nylon for this specific design, which differs from attempts to simply make standard AR receivers from polymer due to inherent structural weaknesses. The video examines the engineering challenges and solutions throughout the evolution of this unique AR-15 component.
This video showcases merchandise related to firearms channels, specifically Forgotten Weapons and C&Rsenal. It highlights available items from their respective merch stores, including apparel and accessories. The description also mentions where to find specific firearm parts like the KP-15 at Brownells and Berthier/Carcano single-loading blocks at MVU Arms. The content focuses on promoting these branded products to viewers interested in firearms.