Latest .223/5.56

Palmetto State Armory – SHOT Show 2019

We talk with Chad Wylie, CIO of Palmetto State Armory about what’s new for 2019. Chad highlights a pair of “competition-ready” custom series firearms in 5.56 and in 9mm, and details two new match grade billet receiver sets that PSA will be releasing this year.

Fortis Manufacturing – SHOT Show 2019

We talk new AR-15 accessories for 2019 with Paul of Fortis Manufacturing. We go over new items from Fortis, including new safety selectors, new endplates and castle nuts, a variety of new rails and more.

Aero Precision – SHOT Show 2019

We chat with Chad from Aero Precision about the new ATLAS series rails, Aero Precision’s new take on the .308 bolt carrier group, a new low-profile adjustable gas block, and a new muzzle device…all coming in 2019.

Colt Carbines – SHOT Show 2019

We get an overview of Colt’s lineup of ARs that were shown off at SHOT Show 2019. We take a look at the M4 Carbine, M4A1 SOCOM, M16A1 Retro Reissue, XM177 Reissue, M4 Carbine EPR, and the CM7/CM65 Carbines.

Chris Costa on 300 Blackout & Why Distance Matters

In the final part of our conversation with Chris Costa, we asked him his opinion of 300 Blackout. We get his opinion on preferred ammo and a somewhat surprising answer on his preferred barrel length for the caliber. Chris also talks about 300 Blackout vs. 5.56…and why distance in a gunfight matters.

Sig Sauer Firearms and Suppressors – SHOT Show 2019

We talk with Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics about VTAC offerings from Sig Sauer for 2019 and we also get an overview of the SIGM400, the SIGM500 TREAD and more. We also speak with John Hollister to discuss the Sig Sauer suppressor lineup for 2019.

Strike Industries – SHOT Show 2019

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We checked in with Josh Reed at the Strike Industries booth at SHOT Show to check out what’s new for 2019. He showed off a wide variety of items, including Glock mags, a new suppressor, an upper with interchangeable barrels, new muzzle devices, hand stop kits, QD hand guards and more…

Chris Costa Reflects on “The Art of the Tactical Carbine”

In part one of our two part interview with Chris Costa, we talk with Chris about his early days at Magpul Dynamics and his role in the very influential video, The Art of the Tactical Carbine. With Magpul celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this year, we think it’s a fitting time to look back at the tremendous influence of that video, and also discuss with Chris how the training concepts shared in that video change over time.

Hodge Defense – An Overview with Jim Hodge

Hodge Defense Systems Inc. is currently making some of the finest AR-15s in the world today…if you can find one. In recent conversations with industry folks who live and breathe ARs, Jim Hodge’s name and his rifles have come up more than a few times. To learn a bit more about the legend of Jim and Hodge Defense Systems, we reached out to the man himself.

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