Videos tagged with Ballester-Molina

This YouTube video focuses on the Ballester-Molina pistol chambered in .45 ACP. Based on the title and description, the content likely involves a review, examination, or range test of this specific firearm, highlighting its features, historical context, or performance characteristics.

This video features USCCA's Kevin Michalowski and attorney Tom Grieve discussing firearms they would avoid purchasing. They share personal experiences and expert opinions on reliability, caliber availability, and manufacturing quality, highlighting specific models like the Hi-Point .380, Rock Island 1911, and Glock 37 as examples of questionable buys, while also defending reliable budget options like the Kel-Tec P11.

This video provides an expert-level review of the British SOE contract Ballester Molina pistol, an Argentine-made firearm with significant historical context. Ian McCollum details its production history, mechanical similarities and differences to the M1911, and unique markings, highlighting its role in British special operations during WWII. The review emphasizes its collectible status and the provenance of specific contract examples.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Ballester Molina pistol, an Argentine .45 ACP semi-automatic firearm. It highlights the pistol's unique design elements, its historical context including a contract with the British SOE during WWII, and its mechanical differences from the M1911. The presenter, Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, offers expert analysis on its production history and legacy as an underrated military sidearm.

This guide details Stage 1 of the Desert Brutality 2019 competition, 'FOB Assault,' as demonstrated by InRangeTV hosts Ian McCollum and Karl Kasarda. It covers the course of fire, including a run, obstacle negotiation, and engaging various targets from different positions. The Classic division emphasizes historical firearms and adherence to specific rules, highlighting the importance of accuracy and deliberate shooting under physical stress.

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 guide breaks down the stages of a 2-Gun Action Challenge match featuring the French MAS 49/56 rifle and a Ballester Molina .45 ACP pistol. It covers target engagement, transitions, and specific stage challenges like the kettlebell carry and spinner target. Expert instruction from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides insights into firearm performance and technique.

This video previews practice for the Pecos Run and Gun competition, a demanding 2-gun match featuring rifle shooting up to 400 yards and 6-7 miles of running. The competitor highlights their use of a Ballester Molina pistol and a Swiss Gewehr 1911 rifle, emphasizing the goal of being the fastest bolt-action participant. The video also mentions future coverage on Forgotten Weapons and InRange TV, promising insights into the grueling, yet rewarding, experience.

This guide details a specific mechanical quirk of the Yugoslav M76 Sniper rifle identified by Ian McCollum during a 2-Gun Action Challenge. The video highlights how the magazine follower, which holds the bolt open, can cause the magazine to jam if the bolt slams forward with enough force. Proper technique is advised for reloading and clearing to prevent this issue.

This guide, drawing from an expert assessment by SensiblePrepper, outlines how to build a functional three-gun 'SHTF' (Shit Hits The Fan) firearm collection on a strict budget. It prioritizes a concealable handgun, a reliable pump-action shotgun for home defense, and a capable rifle for range, with specific recommendations for budget-friendly models and ammunition acquisition strategies. The overall approach emphasizes practical, cost-effective solutions for self-defense and preparedness.

This video from Forgotten Weapons showcases the Egyptian Hakim rifle and an Argentine Ballester-Molina pistol in a 2-Gun Action Challenge match at Pima Pistol Club. Expert Ian McCollum details the Hakim's direct gas impingement system and tilting bolt, chambered in 8mm Mauser with a 10-round capacity loaded via stripper clips. The match involves four stages testing speed and accuracy with both firearms. McCollum concludes the Hakim is accurate and reliable despite its size.