Videos tagged with Autoloading Pistol

This comprehensive biography of John Moses Browning delves into his prolific patent history and design evolution from the late 19th century through the early 20th century. It details his work on toggle-lock mechanisms, long-recoil systems, blowback pistols, and early automatic rifles and shotguns, highlighting his strategic partnerships with companies like FN, Winchester, and Colt. The video also touches upon patent disputes, business negotiations, and the impact of world events on his innovations.

This video reviews the new Federal 30 Super Carry cartridge, drawing a historical parallel to the WWI Pedersen Device cartridge. The presenter highlights its .312 diameter bullet, similar to .32 ACP, but in a longer case operating at significantly higher pressures (45,000 psi), exceeding that of 9mm and even .357 Magnum. While acknowledging dimensional similarities to the 7.65 Longue, the reviewer clarifies they are not the same cartridge. The video aims to assess this innovative design and its potential to gain traction in the market.

This video provides an in-depth look at the 2.7mm Kolibri, the smallest centerfire pistol ever produced, originating around 1914. It details its autoloading mechanism, unique design lacking a trigger guard, and surprisingly low ballistics, barely capable of penetrating cardboard. The presentation highlights its historical context, inventor Franz Pfannl's background as a watchmaker, and its design lineage from the Steyr 1908.

This video focuses on winning close-quarters gunfights, highlighting how easily a pistol can malfunction if an assailant gains a hand on it. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining control, keeping the firearm on target, and performing immediate action drills. The content also touches on self-defense strategies and promotes the USCCA (United States Concealed Carry Association) and its membership benefits, including legal protection and training resources. The video includes calls to action for subscribing, liking, sharing, and joining the USCCA community.

This video discusses the necessity of manual external safeties on modern striker-fired autoloading pistols. The speaker, Kevin Melowski, editor of Concealed Carry Magazine, argues that for most striker-fired pistols, which are inherently drop-safe and not cocked until the trigger is pulled, a manual safety is unnecessary and can be a hindrance. He contrasts this with the 1911 platform, which features a grip safety and frame-mounted safety, and notes the Springfield Armory pistol as an exception with a grip safety. The core message is that proper firearm handling and storage negate the need for an external manual safety on most modern striker-fired handguns.

This guide details the operational procedures for the Bergmann-Bayard M1910/21 at the range, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers safe handling, magazine insertion and release, bolt operation on an empty magazine, and top-loading with stripper clips. The information is presented with an expert's analytical tone, focusing on the practical aspects of using this historical firearm.