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Full Blog Review: https://crackshot.tv/?p=1605 Palmetto State Armory makes one of the best budget AR-15s on the market. They're the standard bar against which many compare other brands. They have a huge market share in the United States. They make cheap, reliable AR-15s, that go bang every time you pull the trigger. However, they are often looked down upon in the 2A community as the poor man's rifle. So is their premium line, featuring an FN CHF barrel a good value? However, when I saw their premium upper go on sale for $399, my curiosity got the best of me, and I just had to try one. I'm very glad that I did, I love this upper. PSA equips their premium line with an FN cold hammer forged barrel. Their premium uppers are capable of very good sub 1 MOA accuracy with match grade ammo. Their premium line uses FN Cold Hammer Forced barrels. If you didn't know, FN makes their Cold hammer forged barrels for the U.S. Military, such as the barrel for the SAW M249. As such, you know you're getting a proven and quality barrel. It is by far the biggest selling point of the PSA premium upper. Palmetto sells these with a variety of furniture options, with barrel lengths ranging from 10.5" pistol lengths to 20" rifle lengths. Some of their new sabre models feature the same barrel but with an ambidextrous billet upper and other variety of muzzle devices. I own the 14.7" FN barrel, permanently pinned and welded from the factory by PSA with an A2 bird cage bringing the upper to rifle length greater than 16 inches territory. This upper is an absolute tack driver. The FN barrel is free floating, as it is on many models unless you're working on a cloner build with a fixed A2 front sight post. The rifle features a rock solid, billet handguard that runs most of the length of the barrel. This is important as it won't throw off the harmonics of the barrel when shooting at long distances, helping the upper achieve and maintain a high level of precision and accuracy. This is extremely appealing for competitive shooting, where being maneuverable is a key advantage but longer shots braced against obstacles are sometimes required. This sort of configuration with an LPVO is all the rage right now. At under $400 on sale which is what I paid out of pocket, and I've seen my upper in particular go on clearance for $350 at times, you can easily build a quality complete rifle setup for under $1k, optic included. This setup can really perform well. If you shop sales and decide to use a PSA complete lower, you can easily have a $600 to $700 rifle that shoots comparably well to higher end brands, since most of that money is invested in the FN barrel. This setup is well balanced and basic, and can be easily upgraded over time. It's highly manueverable. It's perfect for the average home protector. This is my go to recommendation when anyone asks me about getting an AR-15 as it provides a solid base that will upgrade with you over time. That CHF barrel will probably out live you if you aren't shooting with it daily. At the price point, you get let's just say 80-90% of the performance of higher end rifles, that can easily cost twice to three times as much. This makes this upper in my opinion the best value to dollar spent upper on the market today. Overall I believe that the PSA premium upper offerings are more than worthwhile to consider for anyone who wants to push quality on a budget. The premium uppers provide a very solid base to build around. You won't be disappointed.

What is the best pistol red dot on a budget in the Docter/Noblex pattern footprint? Vortex Venom Full Review: https://crackshot.tv/vortex-venom-pistol-red-dot-review/ Product Link: https://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-Venom-Red-Sight/dp/B00S2P2J90/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2FDR5KVGY70H4&keywords=vortex+venom&qid=1689912497&sprefix=vortex+venom%252Caps%252C149&sr=8-2&_encoding=UTF8&tag=crackshot00-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=2819fbcf48ff5b10e586cb61e61fda3c&camp=1789&creative=9325 In our opinion the Vortex venom is the best. In this review video, we'll cover all the features of the Vortex Venom and show how it compares against other more modern red dot sights, like the Holosun 507c. So let's talk about this classic red dot. We'll start with the least important feature, aesthetics. First impressions, the branding is a bit loud for my taste. I'm not a big fan of having a billboard on my optic. The aesthetics truthfully are the least important quality about a red dot, but it is the thing you typically notice when evaluating a product. The branding is just a little bit loud for my taste. I think the thing I love most about this optic is the wide window, which is why I have it mounted on my competition gun. The glass is quite clear and it makes for a very nice sight picture ideal for competitive shooting. The wide window also makes it easy to track the dot between shots and while transitioning between targets. The 3MOA dot is crisp and bright. I actually have very little trouble with it and despite some red dots being difficult to use because I have an astigmatism. On some red dots I'll see almost like a dash instead of a dot, on the venom I see a dot. It just works well with my eyes. As far as build quality goes the optic feels durable and sturdy. I have had this for well over a year and a half and haven't had any issues with mine yet. It's lasted longer than many of the other brand red dots I've tried in terms of longevity from just shooting, although I've never used it for every day carry. The design and controls on the venom are simple. The push buttons are high quality and the dials for windage and elevation are tactile. The battery cap being located on the top is great and super convenient, this is extra important because of one of the only cons and gripes I have with this red dot which I'll go into in a moment. The profile of the optic is also fairly low, which is important if you have it mounted using an adapter plate like I have on my Canik. On a pistol it makes a lot of sense to keep the height over bore as small as possible since you're typically shooting at very short ranges compared to a rifle and you don't have to contend with a stock. The dot is also one of the few dots that i know of that comes out of box with a weaver / pic mount which is a consideration if you're trying to mount this to something with a rail. The price point is great. At under $250, the venom is a good value, and I occassionally see it go on sale for under $200 even. Overall I really like this red dot and I don't have a lot of complaints about it. Now let's talk about the cons. My main issue with the venom, and where it honestly shows its age versus more modern red dots, is the lack of shake awake feature. The venom like many other dots will turn off automatically via a timer. This is problematic as the battery life isn't that great on these. Vortex rates them between 150 hours on highest setting up to 3k hours on lowest brightness. I've found that if I don't explicitly turn the red dot off, after a few months and a few range trips I have to replace the battery, more often than any other optic that I own. Not having a shake awake feature is a deal breaker for me in regards to considering it for every day carry mainly because of the risk that the battery may be dead in the unfortunate event that I would ever have to use the firearm in a self defense situation. That said, the optic is great for range use and certainly a good option for competitive shooting given its durability, which is why I run it regularly on my competition gun. Overall the vortex venom is a solid choice, you could do much worse at the price point. If you're looking for an optic for competitive shooting under $250 this is a good option. If you're looking for an optic for every day carry with this same price point, you may want to give holosun a look. There are tons of red dot options out there with more coming out every year. If you're interested, check out some of my other videos for more detailed reviews on other products.

Ever wanted a Benelli M4 but couldn't afford the $2,000 plus price tag? Full Written Review: https://crackshot.tv/aselkon-it-1-review/ You're might be in luck. Introducing the Aselkon IT-1, a Benelli M4 knockoff semi automatic shotgun. At nearly 1/10th the price of the real thing, is this Turkish clone shotgun a good value? I picked this bad boy up from Palmetto State Armory for $250 on clearance. Now I know, when people see semi auto Turkish shotguns for under $300 they roll their eyes, maybe some of you have purchased a dud, maybe some have exploded and you've lost arms while bearing arms, I don't know, but bear with me and don't throw the baby out with the bathwater quite yet. So does this deal of a shotgun go boom or bust? Let's find out together. I'm going to say at $250 this was a steal. This shotgun is a blast. Let's go over the features: The IT-1 comes in a pretty nice hard case. Sadly, the hardcase forces you to disassemble the barrel in order for the shotgun to fit, so I'll never use it. The IT-1 also comes with 2 chokes. I'm sure I'll lose the second one in a parts toolbox somewhere, since I really like the spread pattern of the one that comes installed for my needs. Starting from back to front the IT-1 has a very familiar design that you might recognize from the Benelli M4. Some distinct differences are the sling attachment points and the style of the rubbarized rear pad. The construction of the stock feels solid. Although hollow and light weight, there isnt any flex to the stock itself. Next, integrated into the stock is a rubbarized grip that feels great in my hand. The oversized finger grooves that fit my hand quite well. I love the fit and feel of this grip, but I'm also the only person on earth whose hand seems to fit the gen 3 glock finger grooves. The IT-1 has a safety just where you'd expect it on the M4. It's tactile and easy to engage, no real difference there. The trigger itself feels great. It is a single stage trigger with a very short length of pull and quick, crisp reset. Overall a very good trigger. The receiver itself feels like high quality steel. It has a nice matte finish and so far has been pretty resilient against scratches. It has a built in dove tail with a picatinny mount tightly bolted to the frame. The pic rail is steel and rock solid. I have no doubts that it'll hold whatever optic I mount on it with no issues. My biggest complaint with the shotgun, and really its only visible negative, is it's rear ghost ring sight. The ghost ring is made of plastic and feels a little flimsy. You can easily wiggle the body of the sight around with little effort. The fiber optic front bead is by contrast very nice and very durable. It's also great in bright daylight. The front handguard has a nice design and is of solid construction. The inertial bolt system is where this shotgun really shines. Copying the Benelli design, the action is crazy smooth. It doesn't feel clunky at all. The machining and finish appears to be top notch. As shown in this Aselkon official and oddly satisfying to watch promo video, the inertia bolt system operates very similarly to that of the Benelli M4. I wasn't able to find any information at all online about if the parts are cross compatible, with the real thing so I can't comment on that. The tube has a 4 round capacity plus 1 in the chamber. The shotgun is easy to load and it loads like most tube fed shotguns. Be aware that the tube is not threaded, so capacity cannot be extended. Lastly is the barrel. The IT-1 ships with an 18.5" smooth T6 aluminum bore barrel. In practice the system is very smooth shooting. It's easy to get multiple shots off if in succession with very manageable recoil considering that it is a 12 gauge shotgun. The only issue that I noticed is that the shotgun would have trouble with stove piping on some Fiochi brand self defense loads. Ironically it handled generic Academy sports Monarch bird shot just fine, and it did great with some off brand Sauk 12 gauge slugs I got cheap from PSA. With the exception of the Fiochi ammo, the shotgun ate whatever I threw at it. The choke that came preinstalled worked great for a home defense context. At a range of 15 yards, which happens to be the longest distance in my pretty average sized 3 Bedroom home, rifled slugs flew accurately and where I wanted them on 3 USPSA targets, fired in fast succession. Similarly, buckshot had a very nice spread. Bird shot as expected peppered each target indiscriminantly. So let's review the pros and cons. The Pros: - Cheap price - Reliable - Fast shooting - Durable - Great accuracy within 15 yards - Good for home defense The Cons: - Flimsy rear sight - Limited capacity, limited options for extending capacity - Potentially difficult to find replacement parts - Not a great option for competition Overall I'm extremely happy with this purchase. I think its a good value if you can find one for under $400

Removing and replacing the sights on most handguns is very easy so long as you have the right tooling to do so. Full Tutorial: https://crackshot.tv/how-to-change-the-rear-sight-on-any-handgun/ Typically, removing the rear sight is the trickiest part. In this tutorial, we'll show you the easiest way to replace the rear sights on your handgun. In this short 3 minute tutorial we show you the proper way to remove and replace the rear sight on your semi automatic handgun. The process is easy and any responsible gun owner should be able to do this at home. This tutorial is applicable to replace the rear sights on just about any handgun including Springfield XD series (XD9, XD40, XD45, XDM, etc), Glock (Glock 17, 19, 26, 34, etc), Smith and Wesson M&P series, modern 1911s, CZs, and just about any handgun where the rear sight is not forged into the slide. Relevant Product Links: Sight Pusher: https://www.amazon.com/Kuber-Handgun-Pusher-Universal-Springfield/dp/B07X9K8KHF/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=Eep8B&content-id=amzn1.sym.5f7e0a27-49c0-47d3-80b2-fd9271d863ca%253Aamzn1.symc.e5c80209-769f-4ade-a325-2eaec14b8e0e&pf_rd_p=5f7e0a27-49c0-47d3-80b2-fd9271d863ca&pf_rd_r=868CXTJW1QH75FWJACN9&pd_rd_wg=pfG2i&pd_rd_r=f06ae7da-0268-4509-89aa-a182394f98e9&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m&_encoding=UTF8&tag=crackshot00-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=5fa211430897cedcd07e44d7f8872446&camp=1789&creative=9325

So you want to mount a red dot on your pistol but you don't want to get your slide milled? Full Tutorial: https://crackshot.tv/mounting-a-red-dot-with-rear-dovetail-plate/ In this short 3 minute tutorial, we'll show you how to mount a standard pistol or red dot optic using a rear sight mounting plate with options for any footprint (e.g. RMR, Shield RMSC, C-More, Delta point pro DPP, Burris Fastfire, Doctor / Noblex patterns). We'll show you how to mount a red dot on your Springfield XD Pistol including the XD-9, XD-40, XD-M, XD-C, XD-E, XD-45 Relevant Product Links: Site Pusher : https://www.amazon.com/Kuber-Handgun-Pusher-Universal-Springfield/dp/B07X9K8KHF/ref=sr_1_16?crid=OV1A5YHJNBZW&keywords=sight+pusher&qid=1689855213&sprefix=sight+pusher%25252Caps%25252C133&sr=8-16&_encoding=UTF8&tag=crackshot00-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=c4c2a2d47b2db496e3f5c5b743aee9d7&camp=1789&creative=9325&_encoding=UTF8&tag=crackshot00-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=5d063637d4f1088493b6035c3fa57e94&camp=1789&creative=9325 Mounting Plate: https://www.amazon.com/DPP-Titanium-Dovetail-Mounting-Compatible/dp/B08RDDSNF3/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=25GLRWKI2I4PW&keywords=shield%25252Brmsc%25252Bmounting%25252Bplate&qid=1689854262&sprefix=shield%25252Brmsc%25252Bmounting%25252Bplate%25252Caps%25252C131&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=crackshot00-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=f040c8fdc19d80f193fecd6d0a0c73ca&camp=1789&creative=9325&_encoding=UTF8&tag=crackshot00-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=c21b8755ca007a053e5d3178f8b1691e&camp=1789&creative=9325

In this video, we will walk you through the process of disassembling a Taurus TX22 pistol, step by step. Full Written Tutorial: https://crackshot.tv/taurus-tx-22-disassembly-guide/ The Taurus TX22 is a popular semi-automatic pistol known for its reliability and accuracy. Whether you're a seasoned gun owner or a beginner, disassembling your firearm is an essential skill that will allow you to clean and maintain your weapon properly. To begin, make sure your firearm is unloaded and the magazine is removed. Then, push down on the takedown lever located on the frame just above the trigger guard. While holding the button down, Pull the trigger and remove the slide from the frame. With the slide assembly removed, you can now take apart the rest of the gun for cleaning and maintenance. Take out the recoil spring and guide rod assembly by pushing it forward and lifting it out of the slide. You can remove the barrel by simply pushing it out of the slide assembly after the recoil spring and guide rod are removed. To reassemble the firearm, reverse the process by inserting the recoil spring and guide rod assembly into the slide, followed by the barrel. Then, place the slide assembly onto the frame and push it until it clicks back into place. In conclusion, disassembling a Taurus TX22 is a simple process that anyone can learn. By following the steps in this video, you will be able to properly clean and maintain your firearm, ensuring its longevity and reliability. Remember to always handle your firearm with care and follow all safety procedures when disassembling and reassembling your firearm.

Want to know how to disassemble and clean a Springfield XD Service Pistol? Full Tutorial with Product Links: https://crackshot.tv/springfield-xd-diassembly/ In this short video we'll show you how to safely disassembly the Springfield XD. It doesn't matter if it's an XD9, XD40, XD45, XDS, XDM, disassembly and cleaning procedure is essentially the same., We'll show you the best practices for cleaning and maintaining your firearm.

Many concealed carry handguns don't have a rail for mounting. The Streamlight TLR-6 allows you to mount a flashlight to your handgun or Pistol without a rail or any adapters. Full Review: https://crackshot.tv/streamlight-tlr-6-review/ Get it From Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-69282-TLR-6-GLOCK-26/dp/B07NY3JRNY/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1VOVVG1BRH4FC&keywords=tlr-6%252Bglock%252B26&qid=1689857045&sprefix=tlr-6%252Bglock%252B26%252Caps%252C113&sr=8-4&th=1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=crackshot00-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=6ed622ce521310ffdd970c9f04455a03&camp=1789&creative=9325 If you own a gun for home or self defense, you need a quality flashlight. However, many firearms, especially common low to mid end concealed carry handguns do not have an accessory rail for mounting. The TLR-6 Bridges this gap. So let’s dive in. A quick overview, the TLR-6 is basically a line of flashlights that are specifically molded to popular handguns that don’t have a rail. In this sense the TLR-6 serves a niche market. For example, its realistically the only flashlight option without a rail adapter for my Glock 26. I’ll discuss rail frame adapters in another video. When we look at flashlights, we generally look at a few qualities: – Price (5/5) – Where it’s made (4.5/5) – Brightness (3.5/5) – Ease of Use (4.5/5) – Holster Availability (4/5) – Comfort / Concealability (5/5) – Durability (4/5) Price (5/5) Let’s look at price, most retailers have the TLR-6 for under $100 for the flashlight only, and a little bit more for the model with a laser if that’s your thing. I like to keep the controls as simple as possible, so I bought the flashlight only option. I actually got mine for the Glock 26 for $68 on amazon. I try not to shop on amazon, but admittedly, the price was so much cheaper through them so I bought mine there. The link is in the description. Where it’s made (4.5/5) Let’s look at where it’s made. The product fact sheets for a few different models say that its assembled in the USA. That means at least some of the components are likely sourced from other countries. However streamlight is a great American company based out of Pennsylvania. Brightness (3.5/5) Brightness leaves a little to be desired. The TLR-6 is is rated at 100 lumens. This is bright enough for most home defense scenarios. It is definitely bright enough to identify a target. It isn’t as disorienting being on the receiving end of the flashlight and this flashlight does not have a strobe feature. I’ve used this quite a bit and the battery is still going strong so that is a plus. 3.5 out of 5 on brightness. Ease of Use (4.5/5) The model we have for the Glock 26 is easy to use. I like the ambidexturous push button controls on both sides of the frame. I like to grip firearms with a more active grip, and this grip lends itself naturally to using the push button controls with your thumb, but if you have a more traditional passive style of grip. If you use a more passive grip, the buttons may not be as convenient for you if you have smaller hands, as the button sits pretty far forward for shorter index fingers. However we’re really knitpicking here, it’s still very easy to use, just not as easy as say the TLR-1 or TLR-7 rotating style switch. Holster Availability (4 / 5) This model has a surprising number of holster options available for it, simply because of how popular streamlight is, but because the flashlight is firearm model specific, some combinations can be difficult to find. Other flashlights on rail mounted handguns, for example TLR-7, are supported by pretty much all of the mainstream holster manufacturers. The TLR-6 falls just a little bit short in that area. Comfort and Concealability (5/5) In terms of comfort and concealability, the TLR-6 is very streamlined, form fitting, sitting flush with the frame of the gun. In my opinion it doesn’t add any extra discomfort unlike larger flashlight options for other handguns, and it is very easily concealable on a micro 9mm handgun. Durability (5/5) This is a pretty durable flashlight, especially at the price point. The flashlight just works and it feels like it’ll last. I’ve carried this thing daily for months, brought it to the range practically weekly, and its still going strong. However the flashlight is made out of polymer, which means it will probably be slightly less durable than its rail mounted metal counterparts. I have yet to drop the flashlight, but I don’t know how well it would stand up with the weight of a fully loaded handgun if it fell with a direct hit on say concrete. Conclusion Overall we rated the TLR-6 4.35 out of 5. The TLR-6 is a good flashlight with great design from an even better company. Oftentimes, it is the only available option for many different handguns, but despite it being a niche flashlight Streamlight clearly still cares about quality. The flashlight lives up to the streamlight brand in every way. Be very confident, this flashlight is “good to go”.

The swamp fox is a mid tier red dot aimed and marketed to budget conscious shooters who are looking for a reliable red dot optic that’s patterned in the RMR footprint. Full Review: https://crackshot.tv/swampfox-liberty-justice-rmr-pistol-red-dot-review/ Get It from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Swampfox-Justice-Reflex-Sights-Reticle/dp/B08B17NW53/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2MDUZ394FXQAJ&keywords=swampfox&qid=1689870279&sprefix=swampfox%252Caps%252C134&sr=8-2&_encoding=UTF8&tag=crackshot00-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=0b865d227045193138d7892bb1401130&camp=1789&creative=9325 It was a smart business move to model the red dot under the RMR footprint, as there aren’t a lot of budget friendly options in this configuration and yet RMR is by far the most popular slide cut pattern for many sub compact to full size handguns (think aftermarket Glock 19, 17, 34 slides). However, there aren’t many options in this cut and configuration, especially at the roughly $209 price point of the swampfox Liberty and Justice models. Given the price of the Trijicon RMR floating around $450 to 500. Above it all, Swampfox offers a “50,000” round guarantee. On paper, everything sounds incredible, but are the Swampfox offerings too good to be true? Today we’ll set out to find that answer. We judge pistol red dot optics on a number of criteria when coming up with a cumulative rating. We judge these products on where they’re made, price, accuracy (or ability to hold accuracy), ease of use, concealability, features compared to competitors, clarity, and durability. Here’s how the Swampfox Liberty stacks up. We give the Swampfox Liberty an overall score of 3.56 out of 5 stars. After months of testing and about 600 rounds later, we’ll go into detail why, but in our opinion it is a descent range quality optic but not an optic we’d trust for every day carry. Let’s talk about features. The Swampfox Liberty has some really high end features on it. The shake awake feature is awesome, many other cheap red dots in this price range don’t have an automatic shut off feature. It really sucks to get to the range and find out that your optic won’t operate because your battery died. I personally prefer push button controls on pistol red dots as well and the swampfox delivers here with high quality controls. The turrets for the swampfox also use a flat blade screwdriver which can be turned using a spent shell in a pinch. Some pistol red dot optics only have allen wrench controls which is incredibly frustrating. The only reason I rate it 4 out of 5 for two minor reasons. The first is the placement of the battery compartment. The battery compartment is placed on top, which is very good, however the way it is positioned with standard mounting screws that come with two separate slides I’ve tested, the screws overlap the compartment (meaning you still have to unscrew the screws to replace the battery). You might be able to find smaller head screws that will work with your slide, but this is kind of a pain. The second very small issue that I have is a lack of reticle selection. This is a very small point as I never use other reticles, but I have to mention it since at the next tier red dots like the Holosun 5O7C have a configurable reticle which may be important to some people.