This can be for the Thursday show.
What was the actual reason for the anti-tilt followers for the AR platform?
When we were validating the followers in the MTS machines for the military the only test case we could find to cause a "tilted" follower was a about half filled magazine that was dropped. If the half filled magazine was dropped straight down in a loaded rifle in just the wrong way the cartridges could rotate and not stack pretty after the fall. The failures were always with the cartridges, never the followers tilting. The problems repeat on all of the so-called anti-tilt designs. The aluminum, black, and green followers all performed the same. The jams were always caused by the cartridges.
Eliot | $104.15
The knowledge you share is a gift to all firearms enthusiasts. I'm 38 years old and know what it was like to have to scour countless manual resources to gain half the information you provide in every single post or video. Thank you and your better-half for everything you do.
Best Regards,
Eliot T. (E T)
Shane | $5.50/M
DOC
Can't wait to see these. Thanks Chris and Heather!
Tim | $104.15
This is a pretty bold step for your channel. Good luck with your investigation! From: Lionel Hutz
Adnan Tahir-Hussain | $52.23
Going back to your quote on the AR-18 being the “Most Successful Failure,” out of all the rifles that was influenced by its design (not including hybrid designs such as the HK416, CAR816, and etc. since they use both the inline construction along with a external-piston mechanism). Which modern firearm do you believe is the closest of being the most successful that carried on the AR-18's design influence like the FN SCAR, Beretta ARX, Sig MCX, B&T APC, and etc.?
Kevin | $10.70
What are your preferences to prepare an AR for arctic weather use, where the AR and ammunition are stored cold -20F?
Joey | $5.50
What single-stage trigger would you choose if upgrading a mil-spec trigger on a duty/hard use rifle?
Brent Whan | $10.70
What's your thoughts on the 6mm ARC?? On paper, it seems amazing, but do you think it will "catch on" like the 6.5 Grendel??? Thanks.
Kevin | $10.70
What are your thoughts on cleaning an AR with soap and water when the rifle is packed with sand and mud that needs to be flushed away?
Eric | $10.70
Just wanted to donate to a great information show.
Pavel | $10.70
Hello guys!
First I want to say thank you for what you doing. I have found your Q&A session very informative and interesting to watch.
First question:
I ordered conversion kit for my Robinson Armament XCR-L. The barrel that I ordered is 5.56, 14.7", light profile, chrome moly, 1/7 twist barrel.
If I decide to use suppressor on that barrel, am I going to face any issues, because of the weight of suppressor? Would it be better to switch barrel profile to heavy?
Second question:
What is you opinion on OSS HX-QD 762 Ti suppressor?
Third question:
What muzzle device (brake or flash hider) would you choose to pin and weld, to go with suppressor?
Kevin | $10.70
About how much interference should there be on an AR between the takedown lug on the upper receiver and the cavity in the lower receiver at the rear takedown pin?
The lug on the upper receiver is 0.500 inch wide. The cavity in the lower receiver is 0.468", so there is 0.032" interference. The manufacturer tells me that is "mil-spec", and I believe that they are full of hot air. They tell me to use a mallet to force the upper receiver into the lower receiver. It takes over 200 pounds of force to make the receivers fit together.
This does not seem normal to me, but the manufacturer is super stubborn. They insist that I am a fool.
Kevin | $10.70
Approximately how much force should it take to push out the takedown pins on an AR-15?
I measured 184 pounds of force to push the rear takedown pin out to separate the receivers. The manufacturer tells me that is within "mil-spec". I think that the manufacturer is full of hot air.
Kevin | $21.08
What is the proper method to measure the trigger pull weight on a pistol with a hinged trigger? I use the NRA dead weights, and G tells me that I am wrong. I use the MTS machines, and I am told that I am wrong. I use the Zwick/Roell machines, and I am told that I am wrong. Every other gun manufacturer is close-ish to the 5.5 pound trigger pull weight, usually around 7.0 to 8.5 pound. The 5.5 pound triggers are 9.5 to 13.6 pound triggers, not even close. I have certified calibrations for the equipment, but I am told that I am always wrong. The other manufacturers don't tell me that I am wrong. The Army does not tell me that I am wrong. What is the right way to measure trigger pull weights on a hinged trigger? The 1911 is easy.
Robert Miller | $52.23
No questions at this time, just wanted to support your channel. Thank you for continuing to provide video content that serves to inform, educate and entertain!
Joey | $5.50
When would it make sense to choose 45 ACP for a tactical/combat pistol instead of 9mm or 40 S&W?
Adnan Tahir-Hussain | $26.27
Don't have any questions for tonight, just wanted to send my support.
Joey | $5.50
If firing a mil spec semi-auto AR-15 at a sustained rate of 60 rounds per minute, what would be the first thing to fail and how many rounds would it take for that failure to occur?
Kevin | $10.70
There are some Glock 17 and 19 pistols that have a higher amount of sheared metal primer material in the striker channel, compared to similar Glock pistols that are using the same ammunition. The primer shear marks are different, compared to the other pistols that do not experience the same problem. These same pistols are piercing primers and gas eroding the nose of the striker. The strikers are replaced, only to have the same pierced primers, gas erosion, and primer shear symptoms. What should be checked to find the root cause of the odd primer shear marks and other symptoms?
Steve Krilich | $12.77
The Smith & Wesson M&P 10 Chris recently reviewed had a factory firing pin spring installed. Is that design a just a standard AR-10 firing pin with a spring added? Are there any other manufacturers using that simple type of firing pin spring on their AR-10 and AR-15 firing pin?
Kevin | $15.89
Does the NIJ Standard 0112.03 "Autoloading Pistols for Police Officers" help or hurt modern pistol designs? The obsolete standard seems to get in the way of designing pistols that are ergonomic and properly designed. It seems like the NIJ standard sets the industry back a few decades and prevents progress and makes for some pretty awful pistol designs, especially for women.
Colt Guthrie | $10.70
Here's a link to the buffer system I mentioned earlier: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1003373611
Rubber portion is under spring tension. Face of buffer has a hole for a weight that allows movement of the weight into the rear of the BCG.
Also, I've seen a lot of variation in finish of old PWA receivers. Earlier ones look like paint, later serial numbers appear like a plastic-like anodizing. What's the deal here? (We have a lot of PWA lowers from the 80's)
Andy S | $9.46
My wife and I recently had our first child. I know it's going to be a few years, but do you have any stories about teaching your kids to shoot? Thanks for all your work. This should cover a bacon and cheese whataburger meal.
Joey | $5.50
Can you put a pistol slide or the frame in an ultrasonic cleaner? What about a AR bolt?
Michael | $5.50
Any upgrades you could recommend for the FN 509 series pistol for reliabilty
Steve Krilich | $12.77
Donation
Joey | $5.50
What do you think of the build quality of the Bula M21 you mentioned earlier? I have heard good things and think they might be the only M14 maker who makes new parts
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Steve Krilich | $12.77
What is your opinion on the Sprinco products?
Kevin | $15.89
This can be for the Thursday show. What was the actual reason for the anti-tilt followers for the AR platform? When we were validating the followers in the MTS machines for the military the only test case we could find to cause a "tilted" follower was a about half filled magazine that was dropped. If the half filled magazine was dropped straight down in a loaded rifle in just the wrong way the cartridges could rotate and not stack pretty after the fall. The failures were always with the cartridges, never the followers tilting. The problems repeat on all of the so-called anti-tilt designs. The aluminum, black, and green followers all performed the same. The jams were always caused by the cartridges.
Eliot | $104.15
The knowledge you share is a gift to all firearms enthusiasts. I'm 38 years old and know what it was like to have to scour countless manual resources to gain half the information you provide in every single post or video. Thank you and your better-half for everything you do. Best Regards, Eliot T. (E T)
Shane | $5.50/M
DOC
Can't wait to see these. Thanks Chris and Heather!
Tim | $104.15
This is a pretty bold step for your channel. Good luck with your investigation! From: Lionel Hutz
Adnan Tahir-Hussain | $52.23
Going back to your quote on the AR-18 being the “Most Successful Failure,” out of all the rifles that was influenced by its design (not including hybrid designs such as the HK416, CAR816, and etc. since they use both the inline construction along with a external-piston mechanism). Which modern firearm do you believe is the closest of being the most successful that carried on the AR-18's design influence like the FN SCAR, Beretta ARX, Sig MCX, B&T APC, and etc.?
Kevin | $10.70
What are your preferences to prepare an AR for arctic weather use, where the AR and ammunition are stored cold -20F?
Joey | $5.50
What single-stage trigger would you choose if upgrading a mil-spec trigger on a duty/hard use rifle?
Brent Whan | $10.70
What's your thoughts on the 6mm ARC?? On paper, it seems amazing, but do you think it will "catch on" like the 6.5 Grendel??? Thanks.
Kevin | $10.70
What are your thoughts on cleaning an AR with soap and water when the rifle is packed with sand and mud that needs to be flushed away?
Eric | $10.70
Just wanted to donate to a great information show.
Pavel | $10.70
Hello guys! First I want to say thank you for what you doing. I have found your Q&A session very informative and interesting to watch. First question: I ordered conversion kit for my Robinson Armament XCR-L. The barrel that I ordered is 5.56, 14.7", light profile, chrome moly, 1/7 twist barrel. If I decide to use suppressor on that barrel, am I going to face any issues, because of the weight of suppressor? Would it be better to switch barrel profile to heavy? Second question: What is you opinion on OSS HX-QD 762 Ti suppressor? Third question: What muzzle device (brake or flash hider) would you choose to pin and weld, to go with suppressor?
Kevin | $10.70
About how much interference should there be on an AR between the takedown lug on the upper receiver and the cavity in the lower receiver at the rear takedown pin? The lug on the upper receiver is 0.500 inch wide. The cavity in the lower receiver is 0.468", so there is 0.032" interference. The manufacturer tells me that is "mil-spec", and I believe that they are full of hot air. They tell me to use a mallet to force the upper receiver into the lower receiver. It takes over 200 pounds of force to make the receivers fit together. This does not seem normal to me, but the manufacturer is super stubborn. They insist that I am a fool.
Kevin | $10.70
Approximately how much force should it take to push out the takedown pins on an AR-15? I measured 184 pounds of force to push the rear takedown pin out to separate the receivers. The manufacturer tells me that is within "mil-spec". I think that the manufacturer is full of hot air.
Kevin | $21.08
What is the proper method to measure the trigger pull weight on a pistol with a hinged trigger? I use the NRA dead weights, and G tells me that I am wrong. I use the MTS machines, and I am told that I am wrong. I use the Zwick/Roell machines, and I am told that I am wrong. Every other gun manufacturer is close-ish to the 5.5 pound trigger pull weight, usually around 7.0 to 8.5 pound. The 5.5 pound triggers are 9.5 to 13.6 pound triggers, not even close. I have certified calibrations for the equipment, but I am told that I am always wrong. The other manufacturers don't tell me that I am wrong. The Army does not tell me that I am wrong. What is the right way to measure trigger pull weights on a hinged trigger? The 1911 is easy.
Robert Miller | $52.23
No questions at this time, just wanted to support your channel. Thank you for continuing to provide video content that serves to inform, educate and entertain!
Joey | $5.50
When would it make sense to choose 45 ACP for a tactical/combat pistol instead of 9mm or 40 S&W?
Adnan Tahir-Hussain | $26.27
Don't have any questions for tonight, just wanted to send my support.
Joey | $5.50
If firing a mil spec semi-auto AR-15 at a sustained rate of 60 rounds per minute, what would be the first thing to fail and how many rounds would it take for that failure to occur?
Kevin | $10.70
There are some Glock 17 and 19 pistols that have a higher amount of sheared metal primer material in the striker channel, compared to similar Glock pistols that are using the same ammunition. The primer shear marks are different, compared to the other pistols that do not experience the same problem. These same pistols are piercing primers and gas eroding the nose of the striker. The strikers are replaced, only to have the same pierced primers, gas erosion, and primer shear symptoms. What should be checked to find the root cause of the odd primer shear marks and other symptoms?
Steve Krilich | $12.77
The Smith & Wesson M&P 10 Chris recently reviewed had a factory firing pin spring installed. Is that design a just a standard AR-10 firing pin with a spring added? Are there any other manufacturers using that simple type of firing pin spring on their AR-10 and AR-15 firing pin?
Kevin | $15.89
Does the NIJ Standard 0112.03 "Autoloading Pistols for Police Officers" help or hurt modern pistol designs? The obsolete standard seems to get in the way of designing pistols that are ergonomic and properly designed. It seems like the NIJ standard sets the industry back a few decades and prevents progress and makes for some pretty awful pistol designs, especially for women.
Colt Guthrie | $10.70
Here's a link to the buffer system I mentioned earlier: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1003373611 Rubber portion is under spring tension. Face of buffer has a hole for a weight that allows movement of the weight into the rear of the BCG. Also, I've seen a lot of variation in finish of old PWA receivers. Earlier ones look like paint, later serial numbers appear like a plastic-like anodizing. What's the deal here? (We have a lot of PWA lowers from the 80's)
Andy S | $9.46
My wife and I recently had our first child. I know it's going to be a few years, but do you have any stories about teaching your kids to shoot? Thanks for all your work. This should cover a bacon and cheese whataburger meal.
Joey | $5.50
Can you put a pistol slide or the frame in an ultrasonic cleaner? What about a AR bolt?
Michael | $5.50
Any upgrades you could recommend for the FN 509 series pistol for reliabilty
Steve Krilich | $12.77
Donation
Joey | $5.50
What do you think of the build quality of the Bula M21 you mentioned earlier? I have heard good things and think they might be the only M14 maker who makes new parts
Mike | $10.70