Videos tagged with 1911 Ronin

Dropping the slide on an empty chamber of a modern 1911 pistol, like the Springfield Armory Ronin, does not cause immediate damage. The firearm is designed to withstand this mechanical stress. The video demonstrates this by repeatedly dropping the slide on an empty chamber and then firing a live round to confirm functionality. This action is acceptable for most modern semi-automatic firearms.

This video addresses the common myth that using the slide release on an empty 1911 will damage the firearm. Johnny Q demonstrates that the Springfield Armory 1911 Ronin is durable enough to withstand repeated slide cycling on an empty chamber. He then confirms its functionality by live firing several rounds, proving the firearm remains reliable after the stress test.