Videos tagged with Ammunition Cycling

This guide details the troubleshooting and correction of a common gas system issue on the Smith & Wesson Model 1000 shotgun, as demonstrated by an experienced amateur gunsmith. The video highlights the importance of correct component orientation for proper cycling, especially when dealing with parts availability challenges.

This video compares the Beretta A300 and Beretta 1301 shotguns, highlighting key differences in stock design, features, and performance. The 1301 offers a collapsible stock and pistol grip compatibility due to its internal design, while the A300 has a standard stock. Both shotguns exhibit similar recoil, but the 1301 cycles lighter slugs more reliably. The 1301 also includes a self-cleaning feature and is positioned as a more expensive option with additional benefits.

This video provides an update on the Kimber 2K11, detailing modifications made to address a safety hot spot and issues with optic mounting. The reviewer highlights Kimber's responsiveness to feedback, including plans for a redesigned safety, indicating a serious commitment to product improvement. The discussion also touches on the 2011 platform's appeal for competition and general shooting, comparing it to other high-end options.

The Mossberg 990 Aftershock is a semi-automatic variant of the popular pistol-grip Shockwave. While it offers features like a shorter barrel and M-LOK attachments, potential issues include its barrel length and the critical challenge of reliable cycling across a wide range of ammunition, from light target loads to heavy defensive rounds. The author expresses concern that achieving reliability with both extremes might compromise the firearm's intended fun factor or defensive capability.

This video demonstrates the versatility of the Mossberg 590S shotgun, showcasing its ability to reliably cycle various shell lengths, from mini shells to 3-inch magnum rounds. The demonstration, led by Jaeger Z999, highlights the effectiveness of a Holosun red dot optic and the sound/flash reduction provided by a shotgun suppressor. It culminates in a dramatic firing of Dragon's Breath incendiary rounds.

This YouTube video title, 'Do they cycle in a 1911?', directly addresses the functionality and reliability of certain ammunition or magazines within a 1911 pistol platform. The description further clarifies the focus with relevant hashtags like #1911, #edc, and #45acp, indicating a strong emphasis on the 1911 handgun, its use as an everyday carry (EDC) firearm, and the popular .45 ACP caliber. The content likely involves testing or discussing how well a particular item performs in a 1911, with implications for its suitability for concealed carry or general use.

This guide details the installation of the KIDD charging handle and spring kit for the Ruger 10/22 and similar platforms like the BRN-22. It covers selecting the appropriate spring weight (standard white, heavier red, lighter green) based on ammunition type and desired bolt velocity, and provides step-by-step instructions for fitting the non-captured assembly. The installation process involves compressing the spring and sliding the charging handle onto the bolt and receiver.

This review of the Benelli M4 highlights its iconic status and exceptional reliability, particularly its ARGO gas system's ability to cycle diverse ammunition. The video features extensive live-fire testing, including a mixed-ammo reliability test and a ballistic dummy head test, demonstrating the shotgun's powerful performance and low recoil.

This video demonstrates a practical test to determine if Inceptor Preferred Defense ARX .45 Auto 118 grain polymer ammunition will reliably cycle in a 1911 pistol. The expert instructor guides viewers through loading the magazine, chambering a round, and firing multiple shots to confirm functionality. The test concludes with a clear indication of successful cycling, providing valuable data for 1911 owners considering this ammunition type.

This video showcases a dynamic range session involving friendly competition and practical firearm testing. Key takeaways include the importance of testing new ammunition for proper cycling in home defense firearms, observing muzzle flash characteristics with different calibers, and the impact of recoil on camera stability. The participants engage in various shooting drills, highlighting the need for consistent practice and understanding firearm performance.

This video discusses the practical considerations of choosing between 124-grain Ball NATO and 'shiny' hollow-point ammunition for self-defense. The speaker, identifying as an experienced shooter, emphasizes the importance of training with carry ammunition, advocating for 124-grain Ball NATO for budget-conscious individuals who cannot afford to train extensively with more expensive hollow points. For those who can afford it, the video highlights the potential benefits of hollow points but stresses the necessity of testing them for reliability and cycling in one's specific firearm.

This review by Elliott Delp provides an in-depth look at the Palmetto State Armory 7.5" 300 Blackout pistol. It covers build components, pricing, rail and barrel specifications, and crucial performance insights, including troubleshooting cycling issues with subsonic ammunition. The assessment also touches on its utility for hunting and self-defense scenarios.