The Garand Thumb video tests the Russian 6B45 Granite body armor against various NATO calibers, finding it performs exceptionally well, comparable to NIJ Level IV standards despite its lightweight and thin profile. It successfully stops 7.62x39mm, 5.56x45mm (including M855A1), 7.62x51mm, and even .30-06 AP rounds, with only the high-energy .300 Winchester Magnum causing complete destruction, though still preventing penetration. The review highlights the effectiveness of modern Russian armor and cautions against underestimating adversaries.
This review celebrates 35 years of ownership of the Benelli M1 Super 90 by Hickok45. The video highlights the shotgun's historical significance as one of the fastest cycling semi-automatics of its era. It details the break-in process, emphasizing the need for warmer loads initially, and showcases its performance in competition and accuracy with slugs. The review also touches on its construction, comparing its bolt-locking mechanism to other platforms.
This short review highlights the Benelli M1 Super 90 as a significant semi-automatic shotgun from the 1990s, imported by HK. The speaker, drawing on professional experience, demonstrates its loading procedure and discusses its historical context as a predecessor to modern tactical shotguns like the Beretta 1301. The video also includes a live-fire segment with a watermelon, showcasing the shotgun's operation and potential for malfunctions.
This video explores a 'three-gun battery' popular in 1994, featuring a Glock 23 pistol in .40 S&W, a Benelli M1 Super 90 12 gauge shotgun, and a Russian SKS rifle in 7.62x39mm. It highlights the Glock 23's law enforcement adoption and competition relevance, the Benelli's reliable inertia action and cost, and the SKS's affordability and robustness as surplus imports. The content emphasizes how these firearms remain capable for defense or sport today, offering a historical perspective on the firearms market and culture of the mid-90s.
This video explores shotguns suitable for home defense, differentiating between semi-automatic and pump-action models. Jerry Miculek highlights the Mossberg 940 JM Pro and Benelli M1 Super 90 as reliable semi-automatics, emphasizing ammunition dependency for gas-operated systems. He also showcases the Mossberg 500 pump-action for its reliability and the Mossberg Shockwave with a laser for close-quarters effectiveness.
The Beretta 1201FP is a lightweight, inertia-driven police trade-in shotgun offering excellent value, often found under $500. While it handles slugs well, its ~6 lb weight results in significant felt recoil, especially with heavy buckshot loads. It's a reliable vintage option for budget-conscious buyers seeking a tactical autoloader, though users should be prepared for its stout kick.
This video from The Gun Vault by the NSSF features Ashley Hlebinsky, Curator at the Cody Firearms Museum, showcasing firearms belonging to champion shooter Tom Knapp. The highlight is the Benelli M1 Super 90, the gun used by Knapp to set his first world record. The video also reveals Knapp's first gun, a Daisy No. 25 air rifle. The Cody Firearms Museum, part of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming, is also promoted.
This review of the Benelli M1 Super 90 12 Gauge shotgun covers its performance with various ammunition types, from birdshot to 3-inch magnum buckshot. Hickok45 demonstrates its speed and reliability, discusses recoil management with LimbSaver pads, and offers advice on choosing home defense ammunition. While appreciating its semi-automatic action, he notes a personal preference for pump-actions for general range use.
This video demonstrates the surprising accuracy of 12-gauge slugs fired from a smoothbore shotgun at 230 yards. Hickok45 successfully hits a substantial target multiple times, showcasing effective aiming techniques for long-range slug shooting. The test highlights the effectiveness of standard slugs and the importance of proper sight alignment for achieving accuracy beyond typical shotgun ranges.
This review of the Benelli M1 Super 90 highlights its 20-year ownership by Hickok45, emphasizing its reliable inertia-driven operating system. The shotgun demonstrates impressive accuracy with 12-gauge slugs and handles light loads effectively for rapid fire. While the inertia system cycles quickly, it transfers more recoil than gas systems, especially with heavy loads. After a break-in period, the M1 Super 90 proves reliable with a wide range of ammunition.
Hickok45 humorously demonstrates using a 12-gauge Benelli semi-automatic shotgun for practical bush removal, showcasing its effectiveness in clearing thick vegetation quickly. He highlights the time-saving aspect compared to manual methods and jokingly suggests purchasing one from a hardware store. The demonstration emphasizes responsible firearm use in an outdoor, practical context.
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