This guide details an expert-level approach to cleaning a neglected black powder revolver, contrasting ultrasonic cleaning with a dishwasher experiment. The instructor, with 20 years of experience with black powder firearms, demonstrates the effectiveness of an ultrasonic cleaner using Dawn dish soap and Ballistol, recommending it over the dishwasher method which caused rust and removed bluing. The process includes disassembly, ultrasonic cleaning, lubrication, and bore scope inspection.
Hickok45 presents a curated collection of firearms representative of what an individual might have owned in 1878, featuring a Smith & Wesson Schofield revolver, an iron-framed Henry rifle, and a double-barrel shotgun. The video demonstrates shooting these historical pieces and highlights the evolution of firearm technology and cartridges, while also showcasing modern accessories.
This video provides an expert review of the Smith & Wesson Model 24-3, a rare Lew Horton special edition chambered in .44 Special. Hickok45, demonstrating advanced shooting skills and extensive knowledge of collectible firearms, showcases the revolver's accuracy with Underwood ammunition and discusses its desirable features like the combat magnum grips. The review also touches upon essential maintenance using Ballistol and accessories like Talon Grips.
Hickok45 evaluates the Taurus G3C, a budget-friendly 9mm pistol, against the established reliability of a Glock. He emphasizes that regardless of price, personal testing with significant round counts is crucial for any self-defense firearm. The review highlights the G3C's functional reliability during testing, despite its lower cost, and touches on essential accessories like Talon Grips and Ballistol.
This video features Hickok45's 25-year-old Glock 19 Gen 2, highlighting its enduring reliability through live-fire demonstrations. He discusses the pistol's acquisition history from 2000, his transition to 9mm Glocks, and the platform's functional beauty over aesthetics, citing its adoption by elite units. Essential accessories like Alabama Holster, Talon Grips, and Ballistol are showcased for maintenance and improved handling.
This video features Hickok45's 25-year-owned Glock 19 Gen 2, highlighting its enduring reliability through shooting demonstrations and discussions. He shares insights on its purchase history, the evolution of gun shows, and tests various ammunition types, including heavy loads suitable for challenging environments. The review also touches on the practical, functional design of Glocks and demonstrates the application of Talon Grips and Ballistol for maintenance and improved handling.
This video features hickok45 showcasing the Ruger No. 1 in .338 Winchester Magnum, highlighting its power and historical significance as an NRA commemorative edition. He also tests the Ruger RXM, a Glock 19 clone, and discusses the philosophy of gun ownership, emphasizing enjoyment of powerful machinery. The video includes sponsor shoutouts and life advice on financial responsibility.
This video, presented by the established historical firearms channel C&Rsenal, offers a humorous take on firearm maintenance. It highlights the common issues of poorly maintained firearms found at gun shows and demonstrates the effectiveness of Ballistol as a cleaning and rust removal agent. The instruction emphasizes Ballistol's versatility, noting its safety on rubber, leather, and wood, making it a comprehensive solution for restoring functionality to even the oldest firearms.
This video features Hickok45 demonstrating the Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun and the Smith & Wesson 686 Plus Mountain Gun revolver. He engages various targets with different ammunition types, including slugs and heavy .357 Magnum loads, while sharing practical tips on target maintenance and firearm care. The session highlights the performance of both firearms and discusses industry quality control.
Hickok45 showcases a BCM AR-style pistol in .300 Blackout, fitted with a suppressor and red dot, for a simulated big game hunt. The demonstration highlights its effectiveness on various steel targets, from pigs to bison, emphasizing low recoil and accuracy. He also mentions sponsors and accessories like Talon Grips and Ballistol for maintenance, demonstrating high-level firearm handling and application knowledge.
Hickok45 provides an update on his recovery from multiple metatarsal fractures and an ankle injury. He has received medical clearance to walk without his boot, though swelling and pain persist. He demonstrates improved mobility and discusses the healing progress of his bones, noting surgical hardware is still in place but X-rays show strong bone healing.
This video simulates a big game hunt using a BCM 300 Blackout Pistol on the Hickok45 range. It demonstrates the suppressed pistol's accuracy with steel animal targets and highlights the effectiveness of 220-grain subsonic ammunition. The content also includes acknowledgments of sponsors and mentions of useful accessories like Talon Grips and Ballistol.
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