Videos tagged with ATEI

This video revisits the Roland Special, a heavily customized Glock 19 configuration originating in the late 2000s/early 2010s. Initially developed by Chuck Pressburg, it combined a KKM match barrel, Surefire X300 light, and an ATEI-milled slide for an optic. The original rationale included improving mechanical accuracy and mitigating carbon buildup on the light's lens. Modern iterations leverage readily available aftermarket parts and factory optic cuts, with products like the Radian Ramjet offering a more integrated and secure compensator solution.

This guide outlines the key components and considerations for building a Roland Special, a highly influential custom Glock modification. It details the essential parts like the KKM barrel and compensator, Trijicon RMR, and Surefire light, while also emphasizing the critical need for reliability tuning and maintenance due to the compensator's impact. The Roland Special represents a significant shift towards the 'offensive handgun' concept in the preparedness community.

This guide details the process of modifying a Glock 17, including custom slide milling by ATEi and frame stippling by Boresight Solutions. A key modification discussed is shortening the Glock 17 frame to Glock 19 length for improved concealability, while maintaining the longer slide. This process requires advanced gunsmithing skills.

Bill Quirk of Defensive Training Group and Big Daddy Unlimited shares his top firearm and holster picks from 2020. He details extensively modified pistols including a Glock 17 Gen 5, an STI 2011, a Langdon Tactical Beretta 92G, and a Smith & Wesson 686 Plus revolver, highlighting custom work from ATEI, Great Lakes Custom Works, and others. He also reviews his preferred holsters from JM Custom Kydex, T5 Custom Kydex, and Tier One Concealed, emphasizing their role in consistent firearm presentation and concealment.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Roland Special, a highly customized Glock 19, from the perspective of Garand Thumb. It covers the essential components, the mechanics of the compensator, optic choices, and holster compatibility. The expert analysis highlights the importance of ammunition selection for reliable function with a compensator and stresses that training is key to maximizing the performance of such a specialized firearm.

This video reviews a custom Glock 19, dubbed a "Roland Special," with an ATEi slide, KKM barrel, and comp. The reviewer tested various duty and training ammunition types, firing approximately 250 rounds, with at least 150 from a retention position. Significant reliability issues were encountered with training ammo in retention, characterized by a failure to feed. While the muzzle blast was manageable, the reviewer noted a strong negative reaction to inhaling the fumes when firing from retention, recommending against extensive training in this manner. The reviewer concluded the setup could function as a fighting pistol but highlighted the ammo sensitivity, cost of using appropriate ammo for training, and the difficulty in cleaning the comp as drawbacks.

This video focuses on shooting a Glock 17 at a distance of 30 yards, specifically mentioning that the shooting is taking place in windy conditions. The firearm is further described as an F3/ATEi Glock 17, indicating potential custom modifications or a specific configuration from these entities. The content is likely a range test or demonstration of the firearm's performance under challenging environmental factors.

This video showcases a custom tactical pistol build based on an Echo 1 Timberwolf GBB pistol. Inspired by high-end tactical firearm brands like ATEI and Salient Arms, the creator details modifications including a stippled grip, slide-mounted optic, and a custom painted and slotted slide. The pistol is further enhanced with Angel Custom parts and is presented as ready for field use as a primary weapon. The project highlights a passion for personalizing airsoft replicas to achieve a tactical aesthetic and performance.