Videos tagged with Polymer Lower Receiver

This video conducts a destructive test comparing polymer and aluminum AR-15 lower receivers. The creators aim to determine if polymer lowers are a viable and durable alternative to traditional aluminum ones through rigorous testing, including shooting, dropping, and potential explosive scenarios. The content promises a "hilarious battle of the receivers" and seeks to answer whether polymer is "plastic junk" or a "game-changer" in the AR-15 platform. Links to related products like triggers and firearm parts are provided.

This "Gun of the Week" video from American Rifleman reviews the American Tactical Inc. (ATI) Alpha-15, a modern sporting rifle. The review highlights its unique steel-reinforced polymer construction for the lower and upper receivers, offering a lightweight yet durable platform. Key features include an optics-ready flattop receiver, M-Lok handguard, 16-inch pencil barrel, forward assist, dust cover, adjustable stock, enlarged trigger guard, and standard 30-round magazine. The video emphasizes its affordable price point compared to traditional AR-15s and showcases the firearm in use.

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 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 from InRangeTV delves into the controversial GWACS Polymer lower receiver, a key component of their WWSD project. The description highlights the mixed reception of this choice, alongside other design decisions like barrel length, charging handle, and the absence of a forward assist. The presenter asserts that the GWACS lower is the best polymer option available and is essential for the WWSD build. The video promises to discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of this specific lower receiver, emphasizing its importance within the project's context.

This video announces the winners of the September 2017 giveaway, which features two Hybrid80 80% Polymer Lower Receiver Kits for AR-15/M-4 style rifles or pistols. The host highlights the excitement of winning a kit that allows for a DIY project of building one's own lower receiver. This is timely as the host recently released a tutorial on how to mill a polymer lower receiver using a drill press. The video also provides links to the host's website for more videos, Patreon for support, and their shop for products.

This video details the creator's challenging experience assembling an 80% Polymer Lower Receiver from Tennessee Arms Company. Despite having prior FFL 07 experience with AR-15/M-4 platforms, the build proved difficult, requiring patience, troubleshooting, and communication with the manufacturer to achieve functionality. The video implies the rifle is now operational.

This video focuses on the American Tactical OMNI Polymer Lower Receiver. The description emphasizes the VSO Gun Channel's role as an educational resource for responsible gun ownership and safety, rather than a platform for selling firearms or accessories. It highlights their commitment to objective content and rigorous testing performed by VSOrdnance LLC, a consulting firm. The channel assures viewers that they retain creative rights and that opinions cannot be bought, even if manufacturers provide products or compensation for testing services.