Videos tagged with Ammunition Sensitivity

This review of the Sig P211 GTO covers its performance after approximately 2,000 rounds. Key takeaways include the importance of a break-in period with the lighter factory spring, the preference for the heavier included spring for better recoil management, and potential cycling issues if the primary hand thumb interferes with the aggressive slide serrations. The pistol is noted for its speed, flat shooting characteristics, and aggressive grip texture.

This guide details the process of diagnosing and testing a Smith & Wesson 617 Mountain Gun after factory repair, focusing on reliability issues, particularly in double-action shooting. It covers initial range testing, analysis of service work orders, and extended ammunition-specific performance evaluations, drawing on the expertise of firearm reviewer Hickok45. The assessment emphasizes the importance of quality ammunition and the firearm's sensitivity to primer ignition consistency.

This review of the Ruger LCP2 in .22 LR highlights significant reliability issues, specifically frequent failures to feed. The speaker, who has owned two of these firearms, details the problems encountered with various ammunition types, including Remington Thunderbolt and Blazer. While acknowledging the gun's potential for accuracy and its appealing concept for concealed carry, the persistent malfunctions lead to a strong negative assessment, suggesting Ruger owes an apology for the 'lemons' experienced.

This guide details the process of range testing and zeroing the Trijicon RMR Type 2 on a new Canik TTI Combat Smoke pistol. It covers initial setup, ammunition considerations, and the importance of a break-in period for optimal reliability, drawing on the experienced assessment of the Honest Outlaw reviewer. The guide emphasizes safe handling practices throughout the process.

This video provides an in-depth analysis of AR-15 buffer weights and their role in managing gas system dynamics, particularly in overgassed or improperly gassed firearms. The instructor, with extensive experience in military and manufacturer settings, explains how buffer weights affect bolt velocity, carrier bounce, and overall firearm reliability. He emphasizes that buffers are for mechanical tuning, not recoil management, and advises on selecting appropriate weights based on ammunition type and firearm configuration to ensure optimal function across various conditions.

This review of the Ruger LCP2 in .22 LR highlights significant reliability issues, specifically frequent failures to feed. The reviewer, who has owned two of these firearms, expresses disappointment and considers them among the worst .22 semi-automatic handguns experienced. While acknowledging the appeal of its compact size and cocked-and-locked carry capability, the persistent malfunctions overshadow these positive aspects.

This video showcases a collection of Magnum Research firearms, including the Baby Eagle, 1911, and various Desert Eagle calibers (357 Magnum, 44 Magnum, 50 AE). The presenter provides brief shooting impressions and highlights the importance of using specific, recommended ammunition for Desert Eagles due to their sensitivity, detailing catalog number matching for brands like Federal, Magtech, and Hornady. Safety protocols are emphasized throughout the range session.

This review of the Ruger LCP II in .22LR highlights significant reliability issues, specifically frequent failures to feed. The reviewer, who has extensive experience with concealed carry firearms, found the .22LR variant to be a 'lemon,' contrasting it with positive experiences with other Ruger firearms. The video suggests potential ammunition sensitivity and offers a critical perspective on its suitability for concealed carry due to these performance problems.

This review of the Magnum Research Desert Eagle in .357 Magnum highlights significant feeding issues, particularly when using a full grip. The firearm repeatedly failed to chamber rounds, with the slide appearing to sit on top of the next round rather than capturing it. While the reviewer noted the pistol shot well one-handed, the feeding problems persisted with a two-handed grip, leading to dissatisfaction.

This guide, drawing on decades of firearms experience from Hickok45, addresses the trustworthiness of semi-automatic shotguns. It contrasts their reliability with pump-action models, highlighting how user error, like short-shucking, is a more common failure point than mechanical issues in modern semi-autos. The video emphasizes that quality semi-automatic shotguns, like the Beretta 1301, are now dependable choices for defense.

Honest Outlaw provides an in-depth review of the new Walther PDP Pro X, detailing its features like the integrated compensator and Dynamic Performance Trigger. The review covers initial range testing, highlighting ammunition sensitivity issues with certain loads and subsequent reliability improvements with others. Accuracy at various distances, including 150 yards, is assessed, along with a final assessment of the pistol's performance and handling characteristics.

This video reviews the SIG Sauer P220 Compact Trifecta, focusing on the Single Action Only (SAO) variant. The presenter highlights its manual ambidextrous safety, elite-style features like an extended beaver tail, and alloy grips. The review also touches on magazine availability and cost, ammunition preferences, and trigger pull weights for various P220 Compact models.