AR-15 Muzzle Device Discussion
An off-the-cuff, unscripted video discussing various muzzle devices, with some high speed and HD range video thrown in for good measure.
Spike’s Tactical SAR Rail Review
I have been using the Spike's Tactical SAR rails for quite some time, and although they are extremely light, they do not seem to give up any strength or durability. However, I have several problems with the way they were designed and manufactured. Spike's Tactical provided both of these rails for review, as well as some of the rifles seen in the video.
This video is a modification of the "new video format" I tested a few months ago.
Rainier Arms/Samson Evo Rail Review
I have been using the Rainier/Samson Evo rail for a good while, and after my initial reservations about its installation, have found it to be a rather decent and very lightweight handguard.
Like the Centurion Arms C4 rail I recently reviewed, the Evo rail was provided by Rainier Arms. It is currently available for $175, which is, I think, a competitive price.
Do Nickel Boron Plated Firearms Need Lube?
After several years with various Nickel Boron-plated AR-15 components, I am of the opinion that they should still be lubricated just like any other bolt carrier group. It is important to note that I held this opinion even when I had relatively little experience with nickel boron.
Nickel boron is a coating used by FailZero on bolt carrier groups and is purported to reduce lubrication requirements - eliminate them, actually, but I'll stop lubricating my weapons when the owners of FailZero plate the internal components of their cars' engines with nickel boron and stop using oil in them (I do realize that there are other considerations with engine oil- just go with me on this). Now, don't get me wrong - it definitely does have a "slick" feel, and the FCG is devoid of any grittiness whatsoever. I would just continue to lubricate any critical part that was plated with nickel boron, such as a bolt or bolt carrier.
The comparison shown herein is not meant to be scientific in nature, but does accurately depict my experiences with Nickel Boron BCGs.
Centurion Arms C4 Rail Review
I have a good number of rails to review at the moment, some of which I've had longer than the Centurion Arms C4 rail. To say that I have a slight product review backup at the moment would be...stating that fact mildly. However, I have spent the most range time with and have the most photos of the Centurion, so without further ado, here is the video.
Like a number of things reviewed here in the past, this rail was provided for review by Rainier Arms. The Centurion Arms C4 midlength cutout rail as seen here is available from Rainier Arms for $314. The standard midlength C4 rail is $246.