SOTAR Secret Shopper - AR15 Inspection Project

[@kevinhayworth8936]

Still waiting!!!

[@SchooloftheAmericanRifle]

I'll make the video when I have time.

[@ttip9411]

​@@SchooloftheAmericanRifle know you're busy just like everyone else but the anticipation is killing me! I own a ar556 and have been curious about the very early wear on my bcg. Thanks for doing this.

[@wyseguy77]

Everything good? Still doing this? Hope all is well

[@R.Stone281]

​​​​​@@wyseguy77 at this rate, the series is going to take 20+ yrs 😂 this guy must be busier than a cucumber in a woman's prison.. or he said "to hell with it" and changed his mind.

[@raifsevrence]

This is going to be some of the most interesting gun content ever published on KZbin. Really looking forward to these videos.

[@fezfezzy5880]

Agreed. I cant wait for this series

[@raging_rhino2582]

Where "Returning the favor" is just the damn TRUTH... Well played sir, well played!

[@tomsalter4156]

Ironically, I found your channel seeking help/knowledge to diagnose problems with my deceased wifes AR556. Id bought it for her just before she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Being a lover of all things Ruger, she'd acquired a respected collection. She admired my finger dipping into the AR world and with her interest peaked, I bought her a AR556. The gun was far from a shooter out the box. Sending the gun in for warranty repair got put off because all efforts had turned to her for treatments and the hell that comes with that journey. Anyway, Sandy passed 5/18 and her AR had been sitting in the safe since. Last week while shopping AR parts locally I came across a 15" Ruger handguard that was a takeoff on a new rifle. It was time to make Sandy's rifle right. I bought it and a Troy gas block to replace the A2 front sight on the Ruger. With that done I searched why the rifle never cycled from the beginning. Besides the bolt having metal shavings within, it was determined the buffer spring was a couple coils short and too soft making for a noticeabley weak spring. The buffer itself was light compaired to a couple others I had squirreled away. I noticed the buffer also had some chips on its bolt face from striking the buffer retaining pin. The gun does cycle now as it should but it still strikes the retaining pin and a search is on for a offset buffer retainer pin. The gun should've been sent to Ruger for repairs long ago but the situation just didn't allow such. Now I wonder just how poorly would this AR556 spec? I came across your videos while seeking help/knowledge to get Sandys AR running and ironically your newest vid is checking just that! Im enjoying your videos and have learned so much from them. Thanks for your time, effort and desire for the American Rifle!

[@jasonh8043]

@tomsalter4156 - Heart felt condolences. So very sorry for your loss.

[@cjanquart]

Please accept my condolences for your wife's passing. I'm sure you'll be able to get Sandy's AR running with Chad's insights.

[@tomsalter4156]

@@jasonh8043 Thank you

[@tomsalter4156]

@@cjanquart Thank you. Sandy's AR556 is running!

[@kyleroach7129]

Sorry for your loss man.

[@johnknouse8846]

Love this idea. My very first AR was a Ruger. Still have it, and it’s still running like a champ!

[@michaelkirkley4313]

Same here the MPR 556 16"

[@Fadaar]

My second was a SR556C. An absolute freaking tank of a rifle, heavy for its size but it is by far the most reliable AR I own. Ironically my first AR was a DD M4V4 I got a year prior and I've had feeding issues with it the whole time I've had it, from bone stock to the various upgrades I've done.

[@chriswalsh9989]

This is such a good service to the average citizen and looking forward to all the findings and insight you will provide!

[@blackyzfr1]

I think this will truly be a chance to obtain a wealth of knowledge. Thank You Chad.

[@awp97128]

Can’t wait! My shop has sent back more Ruger AR556s to the factory for issues than any other gun combined. Worst thing I’ve seen is a toss up between Ruger taper pins which is the only manufacturer than cross pins on top of the barrel, having them fall out after placing one new ar556 on my work bench, and the other worst thing I’ve seen is a terribly clocked barrel extension so bad a bolt wouldn’t close properly.

[@garrettpittman7374]

I think my sfar barrel extension was clocked and caused peening on my bolt...if they knew anything ab what they were doing they would have caught whatever caused it in the first 2 trips it came back to them...and esspecially after they replace the bcg and barrel or so they said

[@sithyarael6807]

Wow I have never had any issues with mine. Shoot great.

[@1014p]

@@garrettpittman7374your a sample size of one, remember that. Not saying there aren’t issues. My Ruger products being 3 now are issue free. I find it odd the barrel extension is out of alignment. As far as Ive seen most barrels are assembled by machine and not hand. So my thought is if there is an issue like this, likely a batch off a machine needing repair. My major criticism is surely something like that is caught by QA, guess not in this case. Remember this SOTAR guy is no where close to a typical armorer. He has more tools than anyone I have ever seen just for AR-15/10.

[@donlarocque5157]

Yep. Mine never hiccups using a variety of ammo.​@@sithyarael6807

[@garrettpittman7374]

@@1014p no I am not...dont speak on things like you know everything...the sfars are peices of shit...lots of ppl have had recurrent issues and ruger isn't that great on customer service...send it back to them and get it back more fcked up than it was before...fkn joke...

[@iPaintCars]

You should take a page from PSA and do survey on which rifle people would like to see evaluated next. I think that would make a great idea even better

[@ratagris21]

Looking forward to the series! ♠️🎩🇺🇸🏹

[@blueeyeddevil1]

Such a great and original idea. This is going to be fun!

[@MikeTatman]

Can’t wait to see this series.

[@danielreyes7297]

Damn homie! Much respect from San Antonio. I would NEVER get to see as many examples in life as I have from yours. Thanks from the bottom of my heart ♥️

[@REF49]

This is great. Can’t emphasize how helpful your content has been for me and I wouldn’t miss this for anything. Thanks!

[@vinceburris2538]

Very much looking forward to seeing the series.

[@seanhatch4425]

Grabbing the popcorn.

[@davekreitzer4358]

Actually already eating the popcorn 🍿 right now 😄

[@ChristianGrest]

This is going to be one EPIC video series! The knowledge you share with the rest of us is unparalleled. Always learn something from your videos.

[@chiefro7]

GOAT. Cant wait for this series

[@jamesw9223]

I've never been more ready to consume content in my life.

[@7gerez]

This is gonna be awesome.

[@socalmoney]

Let the games begin!

[@michaelfabian2401]

Annnnnnd it BEGINS! 💪🔥🤘

[@BeardOperator]

Ive got a Delton with a Hbar and i couldnt ask for a more reliable rifle for the money

[@Isaac_5.56x45]

I have had amazing success with Delton.

[@theKashConnoisseur]

Let's see, off the top I predict: YFS fasteners everywhere, non-mil-spec barrel and bolt/carrier materials, weak extractor and ejector springs, lack of staking on castle nuts, and oversized gas ports. Source: I own a Ruger AR-556.

[@gungaragetactical]

Im excited for this..

[@gungaragetactical]

Is rebel going to be taking part in the festivities?

[@SchooloftheAmericanRifle]

​@@gungaragetacticalonly if I promise him treats.

[@larrymarsico4059]

And one more for the AlGoreRhythym of course!!!

[@jesscobb2279]

Yes! Been waiting for this series. Can't wait to watch. I'm a huge fan of Ruger and S&W. Never have had an issue with any of those two manufacturers so I will be very interested to see what you find. God Bless

[@brandonrupp5880]

This is a great idea. You provide a lot of great information.

[@FireflyActual]

This is a brilliant idea. Looking forward to hearing your take on the LWRC M6IC.

[@musician445]

Very excited to see these. When these go up for sale i will definitely be letting several friends know.

[@abolishtheatfandrepealthen6963]

Looking forward to this big time

[@1rstTry]

This. This is how to gain followers and increase income. 👏

[@SchooloftheAmericanRifle]

My content isn't monetized, and never has been. We are personally finding this project.

[@1rstTry]

@@SchooloftheAmericanRifle I know! That’s what I’m saying. Bravo

[@Alexanderofthe9th]

What an amazing time to be a firearm enthusiast. Thanks for the hard work and giving us these very valuable info. So happy ruger is first up. I have very high hopes for their rifles

[@billkampouris2286]

My guess is this series puts you over the top as far as viewership goes and I think it's a great service to the end user in many ways. I am so looking forward to this series.

[@larrymarsico4059]

Oh yeah baby!🙌💪🤙🇺🇸 ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!!👌👌👌

[@waynehajek6346]

Looking forward to the series! Thank you for taking the time and for the expense you are incurring to offer this information.

[@weps2097]

I am so glad I found your channel! If it takes years to get through all the rifles you have planned, I'll be watching. I'm sure there will be tons of useful info and I'll be taking notes. Thanks for all you and your camera operator do!

[@thomascee]

FANTASTIC!!!!! So much looking forward to this!!!!!

[@theturkeysopinion]

This will be awesome👍👍👍

[@garrettbinley7349]

Terrific idea! Hope That in some small way this series leads to QC improvements across the industry.

[@MB-lr5fp]

Outstanding idea and long overdue!

[@brudamiranda3314]

Oooooo my jiblies are tingling with delight 🥰🔥😎 super love your works budsz

[@BrassAngels]

🤘🇺🇸 Rock n Roll! Looking forward to all the future content! I'll have plenty to binge soon! #ARJunkie #2ARights #RepealNFA

[@DogeMcLovin]

AR556 my not beloved... proprietary parts galore and barrel nut in excess of 120lb.

[@bobhead229]

Really looking forward to this series

[@springguntunes]

I'm looking forward to this. Thanks.

[@ciphergalm1174]

I work at Ruger assembling guns and i didn't even know we had armorer's classes These are butlt on an assembly line Henry Ford style

[@waynn_xap]

looking forward to this series. thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@travist8150]

Nice, you got those rifle pretty quick. I'm definitely looking forward to get a better understanding of what I'm buying off the shelf.

[@Katana_Gryphon]

Really excited for this! My girlfriend is planning to buy her first AR this year and was looking specifically at Smith and Wesson, Ruger, and Springfield, so this series is very timely! I don't often do this but I hit the bell on your channel so I don't miss any of them!

[@PaleHose28]

I can’t wait to watch this series in its entirety.

[@sikdarknight6510]

I can't wait for this series! We are about to learn so much!

[@natejackson4791]

What a great idea, the reason to follow this channel. You always bring us innovative ideas out of the box thinking. Thanks SOTAR.

[@TheWarriorSolution]

YES! This is going to be awesome to see. Everyone has their favorite brands, but nothing speaks better than actually testing them to find out which ones are worth the cost.

[@ericreichert1382]

Really looking forward to this. Keep up the great work.

[@xtremewlr]

Looking forward to this series, should be very interesting and educational!

[@damongeisler265]

Very interested to see the results. Want to see many low to mid cost manufacturers products go through this.

[@user-gi9vc7rp4m]

This is a absolutely fantastic idea sir and I'm REALLY looking forward to this project!

[@smpinkerman]

Love this. I’m here for it all.

[@simplemansgarage1681]

Brother I am very much looking forward to these videos!! I work for Ruger and am building my collection of our firearms. I love your channel have learned a lot from you and cannot wait to hear and see your analysis!! I have the SFAR in .308 and love it I have a custom AR15 that I built and a upper and lower receiver set from Wilson Combat that I am getting ready to build but I plan to grab one of our (Rugers) .556 as well.

[@momo-hm5ru]

Can't wait to see what you find. Glad you are pumping out a series.

[@itsjustjoe3790]

Can’t wait. Love more data

[@prone_wolf8871]

Excellent content....way to put ar manufacturers to the test 👏 👍

[@crankskinatra6038]

So happy you’re doing this

[@johnlawson1866]

Be happy to watch the videos when they come out

[@robsdeviceunknown]

What an awesome idea. Love it.

[@BeaudreauBell]

Thanks for this! Looking forward to this series!

[@danielhess39]

Great video content!!! Thank you

[@das270]

This is going to be epic!

[@ericfrick40]

Can't wait to see the results. Great idea.

[@davekreitzer4358]

Can't wait for these inspections Chad , maybe it will help QC be a good thing with all , in the future !?!?

[@saltymofo5870]

Great idea

[@jackmehoff2363]

As fans, we have to put our money where our mouth is and buy these

[@PaladinStem]

I can tell you that the muzzle break on my Ruger AR in 350 legend was torqued to an to a point that I thought it was rocksett on. But after looking online it seems Ruger just likes to really crank them down.

[@user-bp7yi5cm1u]

This will be an awesome series!!!

[@walkercustoms]

Thank you

[@shanescott3168]

Great idea. Looking forward to the series. I’ll be watching!

[@choke666]

This is a phenomenal idea.

[@jtlbz]

Can't wait for the video series❤

[@EMC_ADVENTURES]

It's going to be like establishing "the chart" again.🤘

[@davebentz6072]

This should be a fantastic series to watch.

[@bob_mosavo]

Cool‼ Thanks, Chad❗

[@terryboone3333]

Can't wait.

[@rcairnut]

thanks for the work!!!! wow!

[@claytonb7915]

This is very exciting, I look forward to the education, accountability, and opportunity for purchase of a SOTAR certified product!! Keep up the great work.

[@maxxmartini]

This is a great idea...Hope to purchase one oe more...

[@steveninaz9576]

Thank you Sir. Looking forward to more.

[@1bornsurvivor]

I am excited about this project. Let's do it!

[@joelatkinson2080]

Another great video!!!

[@Mikey_Mac]

This is awesome! I can’t wait to watch!

[@JabbaDuhNutt]

Let me know if you want to test a ADM rifle

[@addictedtopussy69]

This should be Very interesting. Would love to see how top tier brands do (Kac, Lmt, HK, Sig, FN, Lwrc) as well as bottom tiers (ruger, psa, anderson, diamondback).

[@MichaelCalise]

really looking forward to this series!

[@JamieR2077]

DUDE what a legend! I always have problems when reviewers have a sample size that is 1 of 1. Assuming the 7 are from different production runs, or all at one distributor for convienence

[@robertwengert7008]

I work at a gun store in MD and we really don’t order the AR556 anymore lol. We’ve seen nothing but problems with them out of the box! We had two in a row about 6 months apart with issues. I’m interested to see how the LWRC looks.

[@tedbaxter5234]

Sounds interesting, thank you!

[@geraldholt2755]

Looking forward to it.

[@TARandFEATHERS]

Absolutely a Fantastic idea. Really looking forward to it. RockOn.StayFree.

[@joehajek5576]

Looking forward to this series!

[@mtnbound2764]

im really looking forward to this series! i want to see the differences between the mfg's. in addition, this is something no one else in the industry is doing, thanks!