AATV: AR-15/M16 History Part 1

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Anvil and Gadge talk about the AR's history and this is part 1 of their discussions at AATV... "We have a chat about the history of the AR-15. Topics covered in this episode include the early AR-15, Armalite, the M16, XM16, XM16E1, M16A1, The M16 in Vietnam, The CAR-15, XM177E2, XM177E1, Colt M653. Next time we'll cover the M16A2, M4 Carbine and the SOPMOD programme."

Rare Arms Shell Ejecting AR-15 GBB

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Rare Arms introduce their latest shell-ejecting Gas Blowback Rifle, an AR-15 rifle this time... "RARE ARMS third-generation shell ejection G.B.B system called the  R-SYSTEM that is easy to maintaine, more durable and gives 30% increase in efficiency. The function of variable gas volume adjustment system will correspond to different ambient temperature. The receiver is made by 6061 T6 aluminum with alloy forging & CNC precision machining process.

Hyperdouraku's AAF AR-15 Standard AEG Review

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The American Airsoft Factory has reached the the Japanese shores with Hyperdouraku doing a review of the AAF AR-15 Standard AEG. This looks to be the AAF Wabbe 14" M-Lok with the Gieselle MK14 X 13" Free Float Handguard. It is a 14.5incher with a 14-inch inner barrel and comes with a Magpul CTR stock.

Read the full review here and below is the video overview:

AR-15-Style 9mm Series From Stag Arms

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With the rage on AR-15-style 9mm guns, will the licensee of Stag Arms build its own airsoft series? You know who you are. Lock N Load Radio1 checks out the Stag Arms 9mm AR 9 & 9T Series at the SHOT Show 2019... "So I am walking around SHOTShow 2019, when the crew from Ammoland rolls up needing a favor. Will I head to Stag Arms and film their new Pistol Caliber Carbine?"

Garand Thumb: M16A1 vs Modern AR-15

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They share pedigree, but will a more recent AR-15 design outperform the M16A1 used in Vietnam? There were performance issues when it was first used in Vietnam War that some soldiers priced captured AK-47s from the enemy. But in terms of lethality will both be the same or will one be better to use in a firefight? Garand Thumb compares the two in this video.

Max Velocity Tactical: PTS MKM AR-15 GBB

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Max Velocity Tactical recommend the PTS Mega Arms MKM AR-15 GBB Rifle made by KWA as a professional training rifle... "A look at the utility of adding these advanced AirSim training rifles to your training equipment inventory: providing an excellent and affordable tool for force on target/force on force training."

EMG Seekins Precision AR-15 SP223 AEG

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Evike.com announce the new partnership chalked up by EMG with Seekins Precision, with the reveal of the AR-15 SP223 AEG that uses the G&G G2 Gearbox... "Seekins Precision is now one of the premier names in high quality, precision manufactured AR15 style rifles. Seekins Precision not only manufactures their flagship set of scope rings, their original product, but also CNC machine a wide variety of AR15 components, as well as their in-house built full rifles.

Airsoftology: EMG Falkor AR-15 Blitz

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Airsoftology's Jonathan Higgs got his hands on one of the latest releases from EMG, the Falkor AR-15 Blitz SBR AEG. This is a billet-type AR-15 receiver replica and inside it is an EMG special edition upgraded Silver Edge gearbox. It has full markings on the receiver and comes with the Falkor Fatty Free Float 11.5 inch MLOK handguard that protects the 10.5 inch barrel.

FAB Defense "Mojo" AR-15 Magwell Grip

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FAB Defense just announced a new design for their Magwell Grip (MWG) line, the "Mojo". If you like a fancy looking magwell grip, then just wait until a version for airsoft gets released... "The MOJO is the latest evolution of the FAB-Defense bestselling product, the MWG.

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