Videos tagged with All Steel Pistol

This review covers the Star Model 30M, an all-steel, double-action/single-action 9mm pistol produced from the mid-1980s to mid-1990s. The video details its features, including a unique safety mechanism that deactivates the firing pin without decocking, and provides a comprehensive field strip and reassembly guide. The presenter notes its potential for competition and its similarity to designs like the CZ 75 and Hi-Power, while also highlighting some ergonomic quirks and the challenges of finding parts for a discontinued manufacturer.

This review of the Rock Island Armory Tac Ultra MS 10mm 1911 highlights initial reliability issues, specifically failures to eject and extract, occurring within the first three magazines. The presenter discusses potential causes including magazine feeding problems, the need for more lubrication, and the possibility of a faulty ejector. Solutions explored include using different ammunition (ball ammo), upgrading to Wilson Combat magazines, and installing an EGW mag catch to improve feed ramp alignment. The presenter emphasizes the need for a reliable 10mm for backcountry defense against predators like bears, noting the pistol's all-steel construction contributes to manageable recoil, even less snappy than a 9mm.

This video reviews five top Sig Sauer pistols for 2025, highlighting their strengths for various applications. The Sig P365 AXG Legion is praised as a premium carry gun with high capacity and a metal frame. The P226 X5 Legion and P320 X5 Legion are presented as competition-focused, accurate, and shootable pistols. The classic P210 is lauded for its precision and craftsmanship, while the P322 offers an affordable and fun .22LR range option. The presenter emphasizes Sig's evolution and current market dominance.

This video reviews five popular 9mm and .380 ACP handguns suitable for concealed carry, duty, or range use in 2025. It highlights the Springfield Hellcat for its compact size and capacity, the Ruger LCP MAX for extreme concealability, the Springfield XDS for its balance of toughness and concealability, the Smith & Wesson EZ for user-friendly operation, and the Walther Q4 for its comfort and shooting pleasure. The SIG P365 is also mentioned as a versatile carry option.

This review covers the Fusion Firearms Ermox XP Pro, a co-branded pistol with Airox. It highlights the all-steel, double-stack 1911 design, its compatibility with Glock magazines, and its optics-ready slide. The video includes a detailed tabletop examination of features, what's in the box, and a step-by-step field strip guide, noting its 70-series internals and bull barrel.

This video reviews the SIG SAUER P226 Legion, a high-end variant of the classic P226 pistol. The reviewer highlights its smooth operation, intuitive controls like the decocker and slide release, and the premium feel of the Legion series. It's shown equipped with a Romeo1 Pro red dot sight and suppressor height sights for co-witnessing.

This video reviews the Springfield Armory Garrison 1911 in 9mm, highlighting its features and comparing it to other options. It also showcases the DeSantis Speed Scabbard holster and the Cold Steel Counterpoint 1 folding knife as complementary EDC items. The review emphasizes the 1911's trigger, weight, and the 9mm caliber's reduced recoil.

This video provides a review of the SAR USA P8L pistol, highlighting its all-steel construction, 9mm caliber, and 4.6-inch barrel. The reviewer notes its performance at the range and mentions features like slide lightening cuts and a ported barrel contributing to smooth shooting. The video encourages viewer interaction and shares links to various YouTube playlists covering handgun reviews, long gun reviews, Second Amendment content, gear reviews, and range tests. Social media links for the channel are also provided.

The Beretta 92X Performance Defensive is a carry-oriented variant of the 92X Performance, featuring an all-steel construction and a slide cut for red dot sights. Notably, it omits the traditional decocker, opting for a frame-mounted safety and requiring it to be carried cocked and locked or hammer down with a double-action first pull. The firearm is constructed from carbon steel with a silver coating, not stainless steel, and has undergone lightening measures, though the weight reduction is modest.

The CZ Czechmate is a highly adaptable 9mm pistol designed for USPSA competition, capable of competing in both Open and Limited divisions with minimal modification. Its all-steel frame, modular components for ammunition flexibility, and ergonomic features like an ambidextrous safety and crisp single-action trigger make it a serious contender out-of-the-box. The design prioritizes a lower recoil impulse through its slide-on-frame rail system.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the Beretta Model 70s, a classic single-action pistol. It covers the steps for disassembly and reassembly, emphasizing safety checks throughout. The review highlights the pistol's traditional design and mechanical operation, with expert insights from the reviewer.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Republic Arms RAP-401, a compact, all-steel pistol manufactured in South Africa. Ian McCollum details its historical context, development for the South African Police Service, mechanical operation, and its eventual pivot to the US market. The review highlights its robust construction and historical significance, particularly in the context of international arms embargoes.