Videos tagged with Argentine Service Pistol

This video provides a comprehensive review of the Argentine Ballester Molina pistol in .45 ACP. The presenter highlights its historical context as an early Argentine service pistol produced between 1938 and 1958, noting its visual similarities to the 1911 but emphasizing its proprietary design. The review covers shooting impressions, reliability observations with various ammunition and magazines, and discusses its historical significance, including its use by the British SOE.

This video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to disassembling and reassembling the Argentine Ballester Molina service pistol. The presenter, Eric from Iraqveteran8888, walks viewers through the entire process, highlighting key differences from the 1911 platform and diagnosing a failure-to-fire issue caused by rust and corrosion in the firing pin channel. The guide covers the removal of all major components, including the slide, barrel, frame internals like the sear, hammer, and leaf spring, and offers tips for reassembly, particularly for challenging parts.

This video documents a 2-Gun Action Challenge match at Puma Pistol Range in Arizona, featuring the Leader T2 rifle and a Ballester Molina pistol. The shooter provides insights into the performance of both firearms, noting the Leader T2's surprisingly good performance despite its budget nature, and the Ballester Molina's reliability. Challenges encountered included a sling issue and a failure to feed due to improper magazine seating. The video highlights a potential sight confusion issue with the Leader T2's carry handle design and a minor mechanical issue with an E-clip on the fire control pins.