Videos tagged with Backcountry Defense

This video explores why certain US military units and personnel still carry revolvers despite modern semi-automatic pistols. It highlights specific revolvers used for embassy duty, backcountry defense in Alaska, and by Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians, citing reasons like perceived reliability, stopping power, and specialized ammunition capabilities. The discussion also touches on historical use as backup firearms due to limitations with standard military ball ammunition.

This video explores why certain US military units and personnel still carry revolvers despite the prevalence of modern semi-automatic pistols. It details specific revolvers used by Marines on embassy duty for perceived diplomatic reassurance, Air Force personnel in Alaska for protection against wildlife, and EOD technicians for specialized ordnance disabling rounds. The discussion also touches on historical use as backup firearms in combat zones due to limitations of standard-issue ball ammunition.

This video reviews 15 handguns in 2025, focusing on models chambered in 10mm Auto and .45 ACP, highlighting their features, performance, and suitability for various applications like concealed carry and backcountry defense. It provides price points and technical specifications for each firearm, offering a comparative overview for potential buyers.

This video explores why select US military units and personnel still carry revolvers, despite the prevalence of modern semi-automatic pistols. It details specific models and calibers used for embassy duty, backcountry defense in Alaska, and specialized EOD applications, highlighting the perceived advantages of revolvers in these niche roles.

This video reviews the Rossi RM64 revolver, chambered in .357 Magnum. It highlights its suitability for backcountry defense, particularly for hunters in bear country or for handgun hunting in dense woods. The review details its 4-inch barrel, adjustable sights, carbon steel construction, DA/SA mechanism, and recoil-dampening grip, noting its retail price and where to find more information.

This video argues that the introduction and embrace of new wildcat cartridges and advanced ammunition technologies by major manufacturers in 2025 indicates a robust ammo market, dispelling fears of a 2025 shortage. The speaker highlights specific new calibers like the 21 Winchester Sharp, Federal 7mm Backcountry, and 338 Arc as proof of innovation and abundance, contrasting this with the production focus on common calibers during the 2020 shortage.

This video reviews the top 10 best 10mm pistols of 2025, highlighting their performance, build quality, and reliability for various applications like hunting, self-defense, and range shooting. It details specific models from Glock, Smith & Wesson, Sig Sauer, and others, offering insights into their features, ergonomics, and suitability for different shooter needs.

The new for 2025 Taurus TH10 is a full-size, polymer-framed semi-automatic pistol chambered in 10mm. It features ambidextrous controls, a manual safety that also functions as a decocker, and a 4.25-inch barrel. With a 15-round capacity, it's presented as suitable for backcountry defense and bear protection.

This video introduces the new Rossi RM64, a six-shot .357 Magnum revolver designed for backcountry defense. Highlighted features include its matte black, corrosion-resistant finish and its suitability as a sidearm for protection against bears. The description also includes a call to action to join the NRA and links to various NRA publications.

This review of the Smith & Wesson Model 69 Combat Magnum highlights its suitability for backcountry defense, offering .44 Magnum power in a more compact L-frame than a full-size 629. It features interchangeable barrel lengths, a recoil-absorbing grip, and a surprisingly crisp trigger, making it accurate even at extended ranges for an unrested firearm.

This GLOCK University episode introduces the Gen 5 G29 (10mm) and G30 (45 ACP), highlighting their expanded Gen 5 features like no finger grooves, front serrations, NLC finish, ambidextrous controls, and GMBB barrels. It also showcases the distributor-exclusive G49 MOS, featuring a G19-sized frame with a G17/G47 length slide for improved sight radius and concealability. The video demonstrates shooting impressions and accuracy with these models.

The TFB TV review reveals the new Gen 5 Glock 29 in 10mm Auto and Glock 30 in .45 ACP. Both feature the nDLC finish, Glock Marksman Barrel, front serrations, and no finger grooves. The G30 includes a pinky extension for its 10-round capacity. While not optics-ready at launch, future MOS versions are possible. The MSRP is $647, with the G29 showing potential for 10mm's growing popularity.