Videos tagged with 2011

This video provides a clear, step-by-step guide to field stripping the Girsan Witness CMX X pistol. It emphasizes safety by starting with unloading the firearm and checking the chamber. The process involves aligning the slide with a specific notch to remove the takedown pin, then separating the slide, recoil spring, guide rod, and barrel. The presenter notes the pistol's construction, featuring an aluminum slide and polymer frame, common in 2011-style firearms.

This video reviews the Jacob Gray Recoil Reaper, a hydraulic buffer designed for 2011 platforms. The reviewer compares its performance against an OEM guide rod, noting a significant reduction in felt recoil and muzzle flip. The upgrade is deemed worthwhile for enhancing shooting speed and control on the 2011 platform.

The Fusion Firearms XP Pro is a budget-friendly, double-stack 1911 variant that accepts Glock magazines, featuring a ported and compensated barrel. While initially experiencing some malfunctions, particularly with an SRO optic, these were resolved by switching to a Holosun 507 Comp and tuning ammunition and trigger springs. The firearm offers good ergonomics and accuracy for its price point, making it a solid entry into the 2011 market as a range toy.

This video explores the feasibility of 'bump firing' a 2011 pistol, a technique often seen in movies for rapid firing. The presenter attempts to achieve this by rapidly manipulating the trigger finger while holding the firearm steady, but encounters significant difficulties and malfunctions with the 2011 platform. The conclusion suggests that 2011s are not well-suited for this type of rapid firing technique, and alternative methods might be more effective.

This video explores the feasibility of bump firing a 2011 pistol, specifically the Girsan CMX model, and compares it to a Glock. The instructor, demonstrating experienced firearm handling, finds bump firing a pistol to be difficult and inconsistent. The content suggests that while bump firing might be seen in movies, more effective methods exist for achieving rapid fire, especially when compared to submachine gun capabilities.

This video showcases a Kimber 1911 DS Warrior pistol, identified as a 2011 platform, from a Point-of-View (POV) perspective. The footage demonstrates firing multiple rounds with visible recoil, highlighting the use of a red dot optic. The setting appears to be an outdoor shooting range or field.

This video explains magazine compatibility for dry fire training, highlighting that the DryFireMag is designed for striker-fired Glocks and will not function with hammer-fired pistols like the Fusion Firearms XP Pro. The instructor, demonstrating experienced authority, advises on optimizing dry fire reps for common EDC firearms.

This video details the extensive modification process of a custom 2011 pistol built for USPSA competition by host Yoki Sturrup. Sturrup, an experienced shooter, shares his journey of misunderstanding competition rules and the subsequent $3,400+ build, highlighting key component upgrades from brands like Atlas Gunworks, Cheely Custom, and Dawson Precision. The guide focuses on transforming a base Rock Island Armory 2011 into a high-performance race gun suitable for Limited or Open divisions.

This video demonstrates advanced USPSA practice focusing on Appendix Inside the Waistband (AIWB) carry and "gamer rig" setups. Reno May, an experienced shooter, showcases drills involving rapid draws, engaging steel targets, and efficient reloads using specialized gear like the Billy Barton Flash Mag. The session highlights the effectiveness of AIWB for competition and includes reviews of specific products like MBX magazines, Advent Innovative steel poppers, and Cloak & Dagger target pasters.

This video explores the IWA Expo through the eyes of a gunsmith, focusing on the philosophies behind firearm manufacturing and design. It highlights Nighthawk Custom's 'One Pistol, One Gunsmith' approach for 1911 and 2011 models, contrasting it with mass production. The presenter also details the CZ TS3 and the innovative Opos pistol, emphasizing the human element, passion, and continuous improvement in the gunsmithing world.

This guide details the process of replacing a faulty extractor in a Bul Armory SAS II Ultralight pistol, a common issue highlighted by Yoki Sturrup. After experiencing persistent failures to extract with both factory and replacement parts, an aftermarket Atlas Gunworks extractor was installed, resolving the reliability problems. The process involves careful disassembly, component replacement, and reassembly, emphasizing the importance of proper extractor tension for 2011 platforms.

This guide covers handling and shooting the OA Defense Compact Pro 2311, highlighting its suitability for duty and concealed carry. The speaker, demonstrating experienced authority, notes the firearm's smooth performance, likely due to its ported barrel, and expresses a personal preference for carrying it. The video also touches on the broader market of double-stack 1911s from brands like Staccato, Kimber, and Springfield Armory, while cautioning about drop safety in some models.