Videos tagged with 1911 Style Controls

This review of the Smith & Wesson CSX E-Series, presented by firearms expert Hickok45, details significant upgrades over the standard CSX model. The focus is on an improved trigger, enhanced grip texture, and the inclusion of interchangeable backstraps to accommodate various hand sizes and magazine capacities (12, 15, and 17 rounds). The pistol is characterized as a micro 9mm, hammer-fired, single-action firearm with 1911-style controls, including an ambidextrous thumb safety and an optics-ready slide, making it a compelling option for concealed carry.

This review of the Sig Sauer P938 by Matt from GUNBROS provides an expert assessment of its suitability for concealed carry. The P938 is highlighted for its 1911-style controls, Single Action Only (SAO) mechanism, and ambidextrous thumb safety. Despite its micro-compact size, it offers a comfortable grip and adequate capacity for its class, earning a final score of 7.1.

The Smith & Wesson CSX is a 9mm concealed carry pistol featuring an aluminum alloy frame for rigidity and shooting comfort, distinguishing it from typical polymer designs. It is a hammer-fired, single-action pistol with a 10-round flush-fit magazine, expandable to 12 rounds. The CSX offers ambidextrous thumb safeties, slide stops, and an interchangeable magazine release, along with customizable backstraps for grip adjustment. Its controls are noted to be similar to a 1911, making it familiar for those accustomed to that platform.

This guide details the disassembly of the Colt Prototype Post-War Pocket Hammerless Model M, a rare successor to the 1903 and 1908 models. The process involves a unique barrel rotation for slide removal. The video highlights the pistol's experimental nature and its departure from earlier designs, offering insights from firearms historian Ian McCollum.

The Kimber Micro Bel Air is a compact 380 ACP pistol designed for concealed carry and self-defense. It features a distinctive Bel Air blue finish and a polished stainless steel slide, offering a blend of fashion and function. The pistol is lightweight at 13 oz empty, making it comfortable for all-day carry in a pocket or handbag. It boasts 1911-style controls, a 7 lb single-action trigger, and an 8 lb recoil spring, contributing to easy handling and manageable recoil, even for smaller-statured shooters.