Videos tagged with Bilateral Controls

The Walther PDP Pro X PMM is a feature-rich 9mm performance duty pistol designed for hard use. It boasts an optic-ready slide, enhanced ergonomics with PDP texturing and modular backstraps, and a durable black nitride finish on its steel slide. Key performance features include a built-in barrel compensator for recoil management, a 4.63-inch barrel, and Walther's Dynamic Performance Trigger, contributing to impressive accuracy.

The Taurus TH45 is a full-size, semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP, featuring a double-action/single-action (DA/SA) trigger mechanism with an exposed hammer. It offers modernized ergonomics, bilateral slide catch and safety levers, and a decocking function. The pistol is designed for defensive roles, balancing traditional operating systems with contemporary features.

The Ross Martin RM1S is presented as a new subcompact 9mm pistol for 2025, emphasizing its suitability for concealed carry. Key features include minimized external protuberances, a 15-round magazine capacity, a red striker status indicator, bilateral slide release levers and magazine releases, and a Glock-style takedown. The pistol also boasts a removable optic plate and a two-slot Picatinny rail on the dust cover.

The IWI Tavor 7 is presented as a significant evolution of the Tavor X95, chambered in 7.62x51mm for increased terminal ballistics. It features a bullpup design for a compact footprint, bilateral controls for ambidextrous operation, and a robust, glass-reinforced polymer construction. The rifle's short-stroke gas piston system is adjustable, including a 'zero' setting for suppressed fire with subsonic ammunition, offering a quieter shooting experience.

The IWI Masada Tactical is presented as a defense-oriented, optics-ready handgun designed with real-world combat experience in mind. It features a modular polymer frame, bilateral controls, a 6-pound striker-fired trigger, and comes standard with suppressor height sights and a threaded barrel for sound suppressors. A key advantage highlighted is the inclusion of mounting plates for four major red dot optic types (Trijicon, Vortex, Leupold, Sig), eliminating the need for extra purchases. The reviewer emphasizes its exceptional price point for the features offered, making it a competitive option for home defense and combat applications.

Evan Brune, Executive Editor for American Rifleman, provides an expert review of the Kimber R7 Mako. He highlights its unique barrel locking system for potential accuracy gains, a crisp trigger pull, and ambidextrous controls. The R7 OI model's included Crimson Trace red dot and TruGlo night sights are also detailed, offering a comprehensive look at this subcompact 9mm pistol for concealed carry.

This review of the Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact OSP highlights its suitability for concealed carry, particularly in 10mm Auto. Key features include its optics-ready slide, bilateral controls for ambidextrous use, and passive safety systems like a grip safety and flat-faced trigger safety. The handgun's design, including an ergonomic frame and flared magazine well, aims to mitigate recoil and enhance user experience, making it a controllable and accurate option for its caliber and size.

This video provides a first look at the Ruger American Pistol Competition model, highlighting its competition-ready features. Key aspects include a high-visibility fiber-optic front sight, fully adjustable rear sight, and a slide pre-cut for red dot optics compatible with Burris and Vortex sights. The pistol features bilateral controls, aggressive texturing, and lightning cuts on the slide to reduce weight and improve cycling speed. It is chambered in 9mm, comes with two 17-round magazines, and boasts a 5-inch barrel with a 1:16 inch twist rate optimized for lighter competition ammunition. Notably, the MSRP is under $600.

This review of the Heckler & Koch VP9SK highlights its design for the American concealed carry market. Key features include its subcompact dimensions, ergonomic grip panels with 27 combinations, bilateral controls, and a 3.4-inch barrel. The pistol is striker-fired with a polymer frame, building on the success of the larger VP9.