Videos tagged with BoMar sights

This review delves into the Colt Gold Cup National Match 1911, highlighting its iconic status despite Colt's historical manufacturing challenges. The video details the pistol's features, including its BoMar-style target sights and a crisp trigger pull averaging 3.25-4.0 lbs after a minor adjustment. It also touches upon the 1911's accuracy philosophy, emphasizing barrel fit over frame tightness.

This video features an "American Rifleman Television" segment, "Rifleman Review," focusing on the Ruger SR1911 pistol chambered in 10 mm Auto. The review details the firearm's features, including its stainless-steel construction, 5" barrel, full-length guide rod, conical barrel lockup (replacing a traditional bushing), Bomar-style adjustable sights, extended beavertail, and adjustable aluminum trigger with an over-travel stop. The review highlights how the SR1911 effectively manages the recoil of the 10 mm cartridge, even with standard springs. It also directs viewers to American Rifleman's website for more firearms and shooting content.

This video features Patrick Sweeney and Tom Beckstrand reviewing the new Colt Gold Cup Lite pistol. Sweeney, a gunsmith and author, fondly remembers the original Gold Cup and is eager to evaluate its modern iteration. Beckstrand, a former U.S. Army Special Forces Officer, joins him to explore the .45 caliber classic. The review highlights the Gold Cup Lite's updated BoMar-style target sights, improved trigger, and a contemporary fiber-optic front sight. Sweeney demonstrates its performance based on its traditional bullseye competition heritage, while Beckstrand showcases its accuracy in a modern context. The video concludes that Colt continues to excel in building John Browning's iconic Model 1911.

Adam Scepaniak of The Firearm Blog provides an expert overview of the Springfield Armory 10mm TRP Operator. This review highlights key features of the 6-inch slide pistol, including its accessory rail, enhanced grip texturing with Octo-Grip and VZ Dirty Olive G10 grips, tritium night sights with an adjustable BoMar rear sight, and extended ambidextrous safety and beavertail grip safety. The assessment emphasizes Scepaniak's high authority and detailed knowledge of the 1911 platform.