Videos tagged with 1911 Hybrid

The EAA Witness 2311 Brat is a 9mm hybrid pistol built on 1911 principles but incorporating modern features like a polymer frame and double-stack magazine. It offers a 17-round capacity and a sub-$1000 price point, making it an accessible option for those seeking 1911-style ergonomics with increased capacity. The pistol features a steel slide with a Cerakote finish, three-dot sights, and a crowned barrel.

The Dan Wesson DWX is a hybrid handgun blending CZ-75 and 1911 platforms, featuring a 5-inch reverse crown bull barrel and aluminum grips. Initially released without optics cuts and at a high MSRP, it has since become optics-ready and seen a price reduction. The reviewer questions its market position against more affordable 2011-style competitors, despite its perceived quality.

This video provides an expert preview of the new Daniel Defense H9 pistol, highlighting its unique hybrid design combining striker-fired and 1911 elements. The review details its SHOT Show debut, RMR optic readiness, and innovative recoil mitigation system, offering a glimpse into a highly anticipated firearm.

This comprehensive review of the Daniel Defense H9 pistol, based on approximately 1,000 rounds fired, highlights its unique blend of striker-fired and 1911 trigger mechanisms within a steel frame. The presenter, Tony D2wild, praises its compact size, slim profile, low bore axis, and excellent ergonomics, noting its suitability for various applications including concealed carry, competition, and home defense. Despite initial concerns about a specific ammunition feeding issue, attributed to the ammo itself, and a challenging disassembly process, the H9 is lauded for its accuracy, manageable recoil, and the quality of its construction and included accessories.

The Beretta 92XI is a single-action-only variant of the classic Model 92, designed to compete with modern striker-fired and hammer-fired pistols. It offers a blend of 1911 ergonomics with Beretta's double-stack magazine capacity, featuring an optics-ready slide, improved trigger, and a frame-mounted safety for cocked-and-locked carry. This review highlights its suitability for self-defense and its comfortable shooting characteristics.

This review of the Dan Wesson DWX Compact highlights its hybrid design, blending elements of the 1911 and CZ 75 platforms. The firearm features a 4-inch barrel chambered in 9mm, an aluminum frame, and a linkless barrel design reminiscent of the CZ P-09. The reviewer praises its reliability, smooth shooting characteristics, and excellent trigger, noting it's suitable for competition and concealed carry.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Korth PRS pistol, highlighting its unique roller-delayed blowback system and 1911-inspired ergonomics. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates the disassembly, noting the removable breech block and precise machining. The guide emphasizes safety during the process.