"spider firearms"
4 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed Weapons Wednesday topics on August 3, 2011, focusing on affordable firearm options and ammunition sourcing. He covered the Polish PPS-43C pistol in 7.62x25 caliber available for $270, AR-15 build options using polymer lower receivers, 50-caliber rifle systems from Spider Firearms, and belt-fed .308 upper receivers from BRP Guns. Koernke also reviewed ammunition deals through Centerfire Systems, M1 carbine magazines from Korea, AK compensators, and Nagat revolvers priced at $110 through AIM Surplus. The episode included a segment from Phyllis Schlafly Report discussing President Obama's Libya military involvement and War Powers Act violations.
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Mark Koernke and co-host Don discussed firearms maintenance and design, comparing the 1911 pistol favorably to the Glock for durability and repairability. The show featured an extended interview with Dave from Spider Firearms about .50 caliber rifle systems, including modular AR-15 upper conversions, custom configurations, long-range accuracy competition results, and introductory packages for new shooters. Topics included ammunition sourcing, reloading strategies, J&D Components' discarding sabot technology for enhanced ballistics, and the importance of shooter training and trigger time.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearm manufacturing, barrel maintenance, and rebarreling services. The episode covered historical weapons production techniques, including Russian and German World War II manufacturing methods that emphasized efficiency and resource conservation. Koernke provided detailed information about barrel break-in procedures, long-range rifle accuracy, and introduced several gunsmith companies specializing in rebarreling and custom modifications, including McBrow's Rifle Company, K&P Guns, Robar Industries, and Spider Firearms. He emphasized the importance of quality barrels for accuracy and discussed how to repurpose AR-15 lower receivers for .50 caliber builds.
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Mark Koernke discussed militia preparedness and community defense, highlighting a recent incident in Iowa where residents organized to prevent government overreach. He interviewed Dave Moore from Spider Firearms about the Ferret 50 caliber upper receiver system, which allows AR-15 owners to convert their rifles to shoot .50 BMG ammunition. The conversation covered weapon specifications, accuracy capabilities (half-inch groups at 1,000 yards), alternative calibers (.510 DTC, .416 Barrett, .338 Lapua), reloading procedures and components, and practical applications for long-range defense and maritime use.