This video reviews the newly manufactured Smith & Wesson Model 10, also known as the 1898 Hand Ejector. The reviewer highlights its return to historical form, featuring proper bluing, a pencil barrel, a half-moon front sight, and the absence of a safety key. The Model 10 is noted as a potentially the most popular and manufactured handgun of all time. The description also includes errata correcting a misstatement about the Colt's release date and clarifying the type of safety mechanism. The video promises an examination of S&W's modern production of this classic design.
This YouTube video from Basement Operator discusses the benefits of using a pencil barrel on firearms. The description includes affiliate links to Tac Pack and the Basement Operator website, as well as social media links for the creator. It also contains important safety and disclaimers regarding firearm handling and information provided. The content aims to be educational and entertaining for firearm enthusiasts.
This video from Polenar Tactical demonstrates the process of cutting an AR-15 barrel from 16 inches down to approximately 12.5 inches. Contrary to initial assumptions, the video explains that this modification can surprisingly improve rifle accuracy due to increased barrel rigidity. While acknowledging a slight loss in muzzle velocity, the presenter asserts that this impact on overall accuracy is minimal. The video also playfully references the ATF, hinting at potential legal implications of such modifications.
This video addresses the common issue of an over-gassed AR-15, specifically a WWSD build with a Ballistic Advantage pencil barrel. The presenter explains that a large gas port leads to sharp recoil and excessive gas blowback, especially when using a suppressor. The solution presented is the installation of an adjustable gas block, which can effectively mitigate these problems. The video also includes links to the presenter's shop, Patreon, and social media, along with a thank you to Sellier&Bellot for ammunition support.
This video features InRange TV conducting a heat stress test on a Kinetic Manufacturing pencil barrel, intended for the WWSD project. The test aims to determine if the barrel meets the project's standards, referencing previous testing done on an Original Colt SP1. The description highlights that barrel acquisition is a production bottleneck for the WWSD project and mentions that the channel is viewer-supported via Patreon.
This video investigates whether the thin pencil barrel on the WWSD rifle, specifically a Faxon barrel, retains accuracy under intense heat. Historically, pencil barrels are known to be susceptible to heat-induced point-of-impact shift and accuracy degradation. The video aims to test the claim that a special treatment and internal stress normalizing process applied to the Faxon barrels mitigates these issues, allowing them to perform reliably even when heated.
This video provides a technical explanation of AR-15 gas block diameter. It clarifies that the gas block fits over the barrel and directs combustion gases to cycle the action. The video highlights the importance of matching the gas block diameter to the barrel's outer diameter, listing common AR-15 barrel diameters such as .625" for "pencil" barrels, .750" (most common), .875" for some bull barrels, and .936" for target bull barrels. It emphasizes ensuring the correct gas block diameter is chosen for a specific AR-15 barrel to ensure proper function.
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 R&D update for the WWSD2020 project focuses on barrel selection and heat zero testing. The video compares new barrel offerings from Ballistic Advantage and Faxon, aiming to validate previous conclusions about pencil barrels and modern heat stress relieving. The ultimate goal is to choose the official barrel for the WWSD2020 project. An editing error in the Faxon testing segment is noted, with a corrective video linked.
This video provides an in-depth review of the Faxon ION-X Hyperlite, a super lightweight AR-15 weighing under 5 lbs. The reviewer breaks down the engineering behind its weight reduction, highlighting key components like the carbon fiber handguard, 14.5" Faxon pencil barrel, skeletonized BCG, and Hiperfire EDT3 trigger. The video discusses pros and cons, range performance, handling, and its potential for competition or home defense. It also compares the ION-X to other lightweight rifles like the CMMG Banshee and F1 Firearms. The focus is on modern materials and building the lightest AR-15 possible, emphasizing the rifle's soft, flat recoil impulse and fast follow-up shots.
This video from Iraqveteran8888 showcases the Faxon FX5500 Ultralight AR-15, highlighting its exceptionally light weight, achieved through standard aluminum receivers and various ultra-light components. The review emphasizes the "pencil weight, pinned and welded barrel" as a key feature, contributing to the rifle's sub-5-pound weight while maintaining full capability. The description also includes links to the creator's Amazon store, Patreon, USCCA, music channel, website, merchandise, and social media platforms, along with disclaimers regarding content purpose and legal compliance.
This Q&A video covers a wide range of firearms-related topics, including discussions on advanced recoil systems (AK-107, AN-94), the effectiveness of lever-action rifles in 2-gun competitions, and comparisons between AK-74 and AR-15 platforms. It delves into practical aspects like barrel choice (flash hider vs. brake) for competition carbines, the utility of Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCCs) for home defense and competition, and optimal gear for 2-gun matches. The video also touches on historical firearms (Colt 1851/1860 vs. Remington 1858), the impact of AR-15 magazine constraints on cartridge development, the future of AK platforms under import bans, and the role of binary triggers in PCCs. Other topics include firearm optics, military weapon choices, and the practicality of specific shooting stages.
