The Phantom Llama's Den

Steve has lent me his new Benelli Nova Field Shotgun for an in depth review. This is a little nostalgic because my first shotgun was actually a Benelli Nova. Thank you for all the support! We have six or seven videos planned out at this point. Seriously... Thank you for joining us on this crazy ride! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram! Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "Queen of the Night" "Lock and Load" (Outro)

Get your 14 day free trial with our sponsor Aura here: https://aura.com/phantomllamasden Parts List: https://www.phantomllamasden.com/bcaar9 Fun Supplemental Video: https://youtu.be/PSytRjZRND8?si=y-19dwklgItF2fuK #gunreview #review Today Matt (with Aaron's help) tests out and reviews the Bear Creek Arsenal 7.5" BC-9: a very budget friendly AR-9 pistol. Like the BCA-15 we previously reviewed, we put this thing through its paces. Let's see how it held up! We'll see what we can do about getting another of BCA's pistols on the channel. Thank you for all the ongoing support. We have some really big stuff coming down the line and you're not going to want to miss it. Smash that Subscribe button! Music: "Take the Lead"(Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "End Game" "Lock and Load" Outro

Check out Good Nite Gear's Store: https://goodnitegearshop.com/?ref=PhantomLlama Use code "PLD10" at checkout to save 10%. Check out this following link for a brief supplementary clip on our PLD Clips page: https://youtu.be/iDEaHwoNWiE In this video, Matt reviews the MAWL C1+ Clone. The MAWL is arguably one of the best LAM (Laser) devices in existence. Too bad it costs $3,700! Thanks to Good Nite Gear, there is a significantly more affordable clone of the MAWL. While it doesn't operate the same as a real MAWL, there are very real key components and similarities. Honestly, for less than $200, this is a heck of an entry into active aiming! A BIG thank you to @GoodNiteGear for continuing to partner with the PLD. A HUGE thank you to all of our Den Members. We have some exciting weeks ahead here. This is an unbiased review. I am not being sponsored or compensated for this video. My views are based solely on my own experience with the device. #review Music: "Take the Lead", "The Whip Theme" (Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "Lock and Load" Outro

Welcome back to the channel, Den Members! Today we are celebrating hitting our end-of-year goal of 4,000 Subscribers VERY early. And we want to bring you into the celebration by launching the PLD's first EVER giveaway! One lucky individual will be winning a 1.5" EDC Tactical Gun Belt provided by KORE Essentials. These belts, which Matt has reviewed previously, are absolutely fantastic. A HUGE thank you to KORE for partnering with us for this giveaway. All you have to do is click the link below and follow the very simple instructions. **Please note that KORE Essentials will only ship to US mailing addresses. If you do not live in the United States, you will only be eligible to win this if you have someone that can ship it to you FROM the United States.** Link to the Giveaway: https://kingsumo.com/g/2fru2e/pld-kore-essentials-15-tactical-x5-buckle-gun-belt-giveaway Check out Matt's review of KORE Essentials EDC Gunbelt here: https://youtu.be/puN6upIXS4c Check out KORE Essentials here: Use Promo Code "PhantomLlamasDen10" at checkout to save 10% on your entire order. Check out our up-and-coming website, and please excuse the mess as we take on this side project: https://www.phantomllamasden.com/ Thank you for all the support, and we cannot wait to see what the rest of 2024 hold in store! #giveaway Music: "Take the Lead", "Celebration" (Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "Lock and Load" Outro

Link to our Parts List for this video: https://www.phantomllamasden.com/bca15 In this video Matt and Aaron run over 600 rounds of 5.56 through Bear Creek Arsenal's very budget-friendly AR-15, the BC15. Our findings may surprise you. I know we were. A HUGE thank you to Bear Creek Arsenal for reaching out and providing this rifle. We look forward to working with you in the future. A big shoutout to JLM Shooters Supply in Urbandale, Iowa for helping us out when we're in the 'big city'. We were not sponsored or paid for this video, despite being partners with BCA. Our stated views, opinions, and findings are completely unbiased, objective, and our own. And as always, your results may vary! #guns #review Music: "Take the Lead", "The Whip Theme" (Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "Lock and Load" (Outro) "Rallying the Defense" "End Game"

Matt finally got around to purchasing the Shadow Systems Compensator for his DR920 Elite. Sufficed to say, he's been pretty impressed. We have some pretty awesome news coming in the weeks ahead. Partnerships, the launch of the next phase of the PLD, and a TON of content. You won't want to miss out, so you should subscribe. Seriously- go subscribe. Review of DR920 Elite: https://youtu.be/z-BP6gkvvjU At time of filming, the PLD is in no way affiliated with Shadow Systems (but we'd love to be)! #guns #gunreview @ShadowSystemsCorp Music: "Take the Lead"(Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "End Game" "Lock and Load"

Check out all of KORE Essentials’ gear at their website: https://www.koreessentials.com Use Promo Code "PhantomLlamasDen10" to save 10% on your entire order sitewide! Today Matt tackles an ongoing issue he has had with EDC belts. KORE Essentials almost literally came to his rescue when he was in need of a new belt. This thing is fantastic (spoilers)! Last minute note from the Editor... We apologize for the louder than normal volume of the 'backtrack'... The fool in charge of this has been dealt with... Follow us on X and Instagram! #edc #belt #review Music: "Take the Lead", "The Whip Theme" (Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "Lock and Load" Outro Chapters: 0:00 Back to Basics (Intro) 1:07 The Problem with Belts 1:45 KORE Essentials (Discount Code and Disclosure) 3:11 Overview of the Belt (Feature Rundown) 6:23 Overall Thoughts and Impressions (One Month In) 8:21 Conclusion, Thank Yous, and Outro

Having conducted several tests on cheap body armor sourced from Temu, Matt and Aaron decided it was time to try out some Wish.com armor. From the start, this did not look promising. But we've been wrong before... This video is not endorsed by any company, nor are we at the PLD endorsing any products featured. #bodyarmor #wish #safety #tactical Music: "Take the Lead", "The Whip Theme", "Study and Relax" (Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "Lock and Load" Outro

Today Matt and Aaron discuss two different options Glock 43x (and 48) users have if they are looking to increase their round capacity in their EDC. Aaron owns Shield Arms S15 Magazines, whereas Matt purchased the PSA Dagger magazine. While similar, there are key differences, and some pros and cons to each. Please keep in mind our sample sizes are very small, but the concerns are valid. Test your magazines until you're comfortable! We are not sponsored by Shield Arms or Palmetto State Armory. You can expect a follow-up video down the road. Music: "Take the Lead", "The Whip Theme" (Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "Lock and Load" Outro

By popular demand, and by the generosity of Good Nite Gear, Matt brings you a full, detailed review and showcase of the NVG30 monocular, including some live fire! He'll even do a brief 'comparison' to the previously reviewed Nightfox Prowl. On paper, this monocular seems to put all other budget digital night vision devices to shame. But how does it stack up in the field with minimal ambient light? Let's leave it at it did NOT disappoint! Check out the chapters for specific information (this is a long one). #nightvision #review Check out Good Nite Gear's Store: https://goodnitegearshop.com/?ref=60x7oo7h Use Promo Code "PLD10" at checkout to save 10%. Oh, and 20 points to everyone who watches the post credit scene. I hope you all didn't think that mess was over. Music: "Take the Lead", "The Whip Theme", "Giant Wyrm" (Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "Lock and Load" Outro 0:00 Introducing the NVG30 1:46 Chapters and Full Disclosure 3:12 Spec Rundown 9:57 Performance! 12:30 Live Fire and Thoughts 14:37 The (Few) Cons 16:33 Conclusions and Prowl "Comparison" 19:55 Outro 20:21 Post-Credit Scene

Matt found the ultimate case for the FN PS90. Of course he had to buy it. But, to be honest, it's awesome. If you have a PS90- you should want this case. This video is not endorsed or sponsored by Case Club, nor is the PLD or Matt being compensated for the video. Check out Case Club's store where they sell protective cases for a whole array of items! https://www.caseclub.com/ Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "Lock and Load" (Outro)

As promised and by popular demand, Matt has recorded some field test footage of the Nightfox Prowl. The recent blizzard and severe weather in Iowa hampered some plans, so if there is demand for it, we'll try to get it out in some warmer weather to do some live fire tests. This video is not sponsored by Nightfox. I have noticed that the Prowl is currently sold out. But here is a link to Nightfox's store: https://us.nightfoxstore.com/ Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "Lock and Load" (Outro)

Matt delves into another popular optic- the EOTech Holographic Sight. Frankly, we love Holosights, but the price can hurt the wallet sometimes. It just so happens that there are some pretty popular knock-off clones on ebay. But are they any good? Do they work? Are they a bargain? Or garbage. Contrary to what the video suggests, there is no link for the product. This is due to YouTube guidelines. It appears most if not all of the sellers are selling the same clone. **Update: Most other sellers on ebay now list these as being for airsoft. But not all. Interesting. Let us know what other knock-off/clone/budget versions of equipment/gear you'd like to see! We have a few more of these already planned, so stay tuned! Thank you for all the support. Please consider liking and subscribing to the channel. Follow us on X and Instagram. It's been getting a bit interesting out there. Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "Lock and Load" (Outro)

It was only a matter of time before I had a Mosin on the channel. I just wasn't expecting it to be so...unique? Bubba'd? Cursed? One of those. This is not my rifle, but was loaned to me for the video. Sound off below on what you think of this gun! Thank you for all the continued support! You are all CRUSHING it! Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "Lock and Load" (Outro) Music: “Soviet March” by Shane Ivers – https://www.silvermansound.com

Matt takes a look at a budget tactical (battle/war/range) belt by Bear Armz Tactical. Is saving some money on your first 'Battle Belt' worth it? Find out! Below is some information about the company. You can buy this Tactical Belt here: https://a.co/d/hJcOjWB (not an Amazon Affiliate link) To be clear, Bear Armz Tactical states that they are an American based company who firmly believes in the right of Americans to keep and bear arms. Wonderful! We cannot overlook the fact, however that this belt is imported (mine said from China), and there are several other belts that have been shown to look exactly like it (Tacticon, Wolf, Mozeto, etc...). Thank you for all the continued support. Still blown away that we have over 1,000 subscribers! Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "End Game" "Lock and Load" (Outro)

We're back at the range with another question- is there a practical difference between the 7.62x39 and 5.56x45 rounds? Well...Yes, there is, but what does that difference look like in ballistics gel? Oh, and there are a couple shocking discoveries in our ongoing fight against the gummy bear invasion. Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "End Game" "Lock and Load" (Outro)

I got ahold of an old true Marlin 22lr Rifle- the 25N. I want to take a moment to talk about getting rid of guns...and I'll do a brief review of this gun. Thank you again for all the support! You all are amazing.Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "Lock and Load" (Outro)

Matt undertakes the restoration of a .22lr that was forgotten in a garage. I know there are worse out there, but I personally have never handled a gun in worse shape. Can we bring it back to is former self? Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "End Game" "Cloister of Redemption" "Lock and Load" (Outro)

The third installment in our Temu/Cheap Body Armor Series. This time we test out a multitude of rifle rounds against a $100 Level IV (allegedly) plate purchased from Temu. Will it stop even a black tip 30-06? #temu #bodyarmor #guns Okay... We have some 'bad' news. Temu seems to have gotten in trouble for selling body armor on their site/app. These listings are no longer on Temu. HOWEVER, if you know where to look on the internet, you can find these, though they may cost a little more. We think we found the supplier for the Temu products...so....yeah...there may be future videos on this. Also, we have another test...we think of something that is still available on Temu. ***SPALL/SPALLING NOTE*** Typically speaking, spall/spalling is not an issue with ceramic plates because of the materials used. The issue is mostly with steel plates, but also poorly made plates. Since these are so cheap, we are not ruling out poor quality or ballistic material at the back of the plate, and thus, until tested, we will not rule out spalling from these cheap ceramic plates. Thank you again for all the support you have shown the channel. We have a ton of amazing content coming in the future. So much content, so little time! Follow us on X and Instagram! Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "Lock and Load" (Outro)

***UPDATE*** It appears that Temu, at least for now, has stopped allowing the sale of Body Armor on their site. So for now, this will serve purely as reference for people that already purchased armor from them. Hopefully this changes down the road*** By popular demand after watching our first video on cheap $30 Temu 3A Body Armor, we decided to stack two of the plates and see if it could stop any rifle rounds. Mini spoiler - we were once again very surprised! Check it out! Sound off below on what else we should try! Thank you to all our new subscribers. At time of posting this, we are closing in on our 2,000 sub goal for the end of the year. Amazing! #temu #guns #bulletproof Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "Lock and Load" (Outro)

**Alright folks. We have a disclaimer on this one for a reason. Please do not try this at home. There were a TON of behind the scenes precautions taken with this, some of which even hinder providing more accurate results.** We decided to test the visual impairment and visual accuity detriments caused by alchol consumption the only safe way we know of- by using drunk goggles. We hope that even this very limited test provides some insight for anyone wondering about the SOME of the effects of alcohol on even very close range shooting (5 yards). While we enjoyed doing this video, there was also a lot of stress that went into it to ensure that everyone was safe. We don't expect to revisit this subject matter... We hope you enjoy! Again- thank you for all the amazing support. We can't wait for you to see the videos coming in 2024 (there are a lot planned and in the works). Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "End Game" "Lock and Load" (Outro)

In celebration of surpassing 2,000 subscribers on YouTube (thank you!), Matt purchased an FN PS90- another of his 'dream guns'. In this review he goes through the gun's features, demonstrates field-stripping it, and offers his thoughts. He also goes over the planned upgrades to the gun as his next project gun. Thank you again for all the support! 2023 has been amazing, and we can't wait to show you what we have planned for 2024. Stay Tuned! Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "Lock and Load" (Outro)

Nightfox has done it again; this time with their all new monocular device, the Prowl. In this video, Matt goes through the features and capabilities of the Prowl, as well as identifies a few important issues. We don't want to spoil anything, but it's pretty great. Again... We aren't saying this should be implemented in a defense situation...but it's definitely usable. Matt is going to do some testing. Chapters Below Links: Nightfox Website https://nightfoxstore.com Amazon Link for the Prowl https://a.co/d/4Rk0tTb LINK TO FIRMWARE UPDATE (Only For the Prowl!) ***ONLY DO THIS IF YOUR DEVICE IS LABELED "Batch 0723"*** https://nightfoxstore.com/pages/prowl-instructions-and-troubleshooting There is now an instruction video at the bottom of the page with step-by-step instructions.

We didn't expect to be revisiting budget night vision so soon. However, Nightfox thought we might like their new and improved Swift 2 headset (links below). Matt wasn't too impressed by the original headset, but this is a serious upgrade over the original Swift! In this video, Matt will go over the big changes between the old and new models, demonstrate its abilities, and give an honest review of the Swift 2 Headset. A HUGE thank you to Nightfox for giving us the opportunity to review this product so early! Links: Nightfox Store: https://nightfoxstore.com/ Nightfox Swift 2: https://a.co/d/d59oGh2 Nightfox Swift 2 Pro: https://a.co/d/bPnyuYv #nightfox #tactical Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "End Game" "Lock and Load" (Outro)

It's been a little over a year...and I threw in the towel. In this video I talk about my recent decision to trade in my Springfield Armory Hellcat for a Glock 43x. I couldn't be happier. I apologize but YouTube will not allow links to sites like Shield Arms. Thank you for all the support. Our Den Members are incredible! Music by Machinimasound licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 "End Game" "Lock and Load" (Outro)