Videos tagged with Black Nitride Finish

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.

This video compares the original Ruger Max-9 with the newer version, referred to as Gen 2. Key differences include slide serrations, rear slide end design, frame finishes (black oxide vs. black nitride), and the inclusion of a manual safety on the Gen 2. While the triggers are virtually identical, the Gen 2 offers a more durable finish and a manual safety, making it the preferred choice for the reviewer despite a slightly higher price point and fewer included magazines.

This review of the Bersa M2XI highlights its status as Bersa's best pistol to date, particularly its 2011 platform in 9mm. The firearm features a phenomenal single-action trigger, a match-grade bull barrel, and a direct-mount optic cut. The reviewer notes its excellent feel, accuracy, and competitive pricing, making it a standout option in the current market.

This review covers the Strike Industries Light Slide for Glock Gen 3 pistols, highlighting its construction from billet 174 stainless steel with a black nitride finish. The slide features clockwork precision for barrel lockup, deep front and rear cocking serrations, and is optics-ready with a universal mount. It's presented as an upgrade option for those looking to customize their Glock or build a custom firearm.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Nighthawk Double Agent, a 2011 pistol designed for concealed carry. The reviewer, with a stated bias towards Nighthawk, details the gun's features, compares its dimensions and weight to other EDC 2011s, and shares range performance observations. The Nighthawk Double Agent is presented as a strong contender for the 'gold standard' in carry 2011s due to its balanced design for capacity, concealability, and shootability.

This video reviews the LaRue Stealth 2.0 receiver set and the discontinued LaRue PredatAR A3 barrel. The Stealth receiver set offers a monolithic-style design with robust alignment and free-floating capabilities, retailing around $500. The PredatAR A3 barrel, an 18-inch 5.56 NATO with a black nitride finish, demonstrated good accuracy, achieving sub-MOA groups with premium ammunition and around 2 MOA with cheap ball ammo. The setup performed well with and without a suppressor, exhibiting pleasant operation.

This review compares the MasterPiece Arms DS9 TC and the Staccato XC, highlighting the DS9 TC's competitive edge in features and price despite less brand recognition. The DS9 TC offers an aluminum grip, a superior magazine well, and a machined trigger out-of-the-box, while the Staccato XC excels in its integrated barrel/compensator design and DLC finish. Both are high-performance 2011 pistols suitable for competition, with the DS9 TC offering better value and features for serious competitors, though the Staccato XC provides quicker acquisition.

This video details the process of milling a Glock 42 slide to accommodate a red dot optic, a service offered by Glock Store Performance and Custom Shop. It highlights the 'combat cut' modification, which repositions the rear sight dovetail to the front to allow for co-witnessing with suppressor height sights, essential for the compact Glock 42. The service includes optic installation and slide refinishing, with a stated 10-day turnaround.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Archon B Gen 2 pistol, imported by PTR. The reviewer highlights its innovative Speed Lock system, which results in a very low bore axis and exceptionally flat shooting characteristics. Key features discussed include the modular grip system, chassis design, optics-ready slide, and compatibility with CZ75 magazines. The review also touches on the firearm's history and its return to the US market with PTR at the helm.

This video from Brownells provides a quick tip on selecting the right bolt for a Ruger 10/22 build. It highlights that all Brownells 10/22 bolts are constructed from 17-4 stainless steel, machined from billet, and heat-treated, arriving fully assembled and ready for installation. The primary differences lie in their finishes: base stainless (most affordable), black nitrided (hard, slicker, easier to clean), and titanium nitride (hard, easy to clean, with a cosmetic gold finish).

This review of the Crua Arms Temp 556 highlights its design as a Canadian-made alternative to restrictive AR-15 laws, featuring a robust short-stroke piston system and a monolithic upper receiver. The rifle is noted for its smooth shooting characteristics, self-regulating gas system that performs well with suppressors, and significant AR-15 parts compatibility in the lower receiver. The presenter provides a detailed breakdown of its features, disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing its solid construction and value proposition compared to higher-priced alternatives.

This video reviews the Rifle Speed Adjustable Gas Block, highlighting its high price point and unique features. The presenter details its tool-less adjustment mechanism, the requirement for a proprietary gas tube, and its effectiveness in taming an over-gassed system. While acknowledging its premium quality and adjustability, the reviewer questions its value proposition for the average shooter compared to properly gassed barrels.