Videos tagged with Centerfire pistol

This video is a "Rifleman Review" segment from American Rifleman Television focusing on the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 pistol. The review highlights the improvements over the original Bodyguard, specifically addressing its single-stack magazine and trigger pull. The updated 2.0 model is praised for its compact, lightweight design, making it ideal for concealed carry, while still offering good shootability. Key specifications like its .380 ACP chambering, 2.75-inch barrel, polymer frame, tritium sights, and 10-round magazine are discussed.

This "Gun Of The Week" episode from American Rifleman features a range test of the Tisas PX-57 FO Raptor, an affordable polymer-frame pistol chambered in the unique 5.7x28mm FN cartridge. The review highlights the pistol's features, including its recoil-operated action, 20-round capacity, and fiber-optic sights. It also touches on the growing market for Turkish-made firearms imported by companies like SDS Imports, noting their quality and unique offerings.

This video offers a review of the Sig Sauer P365 Luxe pistol, highlighting its surprisingly soft shooting characteristics. The presenter emphasizes that while Sig Sauer provided the firearm for review, there is no financial relationship, and any potential issues would be disclosed. The video also briefly mentions several affiliate partners for various products, including shooting accessories and even a VR simulator. The presenter stresses the importance of safety in firearm handling and range operations, stating all firearms are safety checked and shooting is conducted responsibly on a closed range. The review aims to be informative and entertaining for firearm enthusiasts.

This video from American Rifleman showcases Wilson Combat's "Division 77 Project 1," a new and innovative pistol series aiming to push design boundaries. The review highlights its specifications, including a 5" stainless steel barrel, aluminum frame, and 18-round capacity in 9mm Luger. The video offers a close look at the handgun in action on the range, emphasizing its unique design and potential to challenge conventional firearm possibilities.

This video review focuses on the Rost Martin RM1S, a new concealable defensive pistol from a relatively new firearm manufacturer. The description highlights its relationship to the RM1C, emphasizing its smaller size. It details the pistol's specifications, including its recoil-operated semi-automatic action, 9mm Luger chambering, 3.6-inch hammer-forged steel barrel, polymer frame, magazine capacities, sights, striker-fired trigger, and dimensions. The video showcases the RM1S in action on the range.

This video review introduces the CZ USA P-09 F Nocturne, a new optic-ready duty pistol with a polymer frame. The review highlights its modular controls, updated P-09 family features, and the classic Omega trigger assembly. It discusses the interchangeable safety lever for "cocked and locked" carry and the factory-installed decocker for double-action first shots. Specifications such as chambering (9mm Luger), barrel length (4.5"), frame material (fiberglass-reinforced polymer), slide finish (black nitride), magazine capacity (19-round), and trigger pull weights are detailed. The video also mentions a compact variant and encourages viewers to join the NRA.

This "Gun of the Week" video features the EAA Witness2311 Brat, a 2011-style pistol built on M1911 principles. Imported by European American Armory Corp. and manufactured by Girsan in Turkey, this semi-automatic, recoil-operated pistol offers a double-stack magazine capacity and a sub-$1000 price point, aiming to compete in the modern hybrid M1911 market. The review highlights its aluminum frame with Cerakote finish, steel slide, and polymer grip, and provides key specifications like its 3.4-inch barrel and overall dimensions.

This "Gun of the Week" episode features an in-depth look at the Kimber Carbon Compact, a pistol introduced in 2024. Building on the R7 Mako design, the Carbon Compact offers an extended barrel (3.92") and frame, allowing for flush-fit 15-round magazines. The video highlights its recoil-operated, semi-automatic action, chambered in 9mm Luger, and discusses features like its FNC-finished stainless steel slide, carbon-fiber-infused polymer frame, three-dot tritium sights, optic-ready slide, and a 6-lb. trigger pull. The review includes on-range usage.

This "Gun Of The Week" episode features the EAA Girsan MCP35 PI LW Match, a modern take on the High Power pistol. The review highlights its optic-ready slide, aluminum alloy frame, and 9mm Luger chambering. Key specifications discussed include its single-action, semi-automatic operation, 3.88-inch barrel, 15-round capacity, and a trigger pull of 7 lbs 2 oz. The video showcases the pistol's features and performance on the range, offering insights for firearm enthusiasts interested in this variant.

This NRA Gun of the Week video features a review of the Springfield Armory Emissary pistol. The Springfield Armory Emissary is presented as a custom-grade handgun with a production-grade price point, modeled after the John Browning M1911. It's available in .45 ACP and 9mm Luger with Government-length slides, and a Commander-size variant in .45 ACP is also an option. The reviewed model is a full-size .45 ACP variant with a carbon steel blued slide, match-grade stainless steel barrel, bushingless design, full-length guide rod, grenade-type frame texturing, VZ Grips, beavertail grip safety, skeletonized hammer, and a Picatinny accessory rail. The video highlights its features and specifications, including its single-action trigger and eight-round magazine capacity.

This video from Brownells, featuring instructors Caleb and Steve, provides an expert-level overview of three common bullet tip designs: soft point, hollow point, and ballistic tip. It details their historical origins, primary applications in both rifle and pistol calibers, and performance characteristics related to expansion, penetration, and terminal ballistics. The discussion highlights suitability for hunting, self-defense, and precision shooting.

Jerry Miculek shares the story of his first centerfire pistol, a Nazi-proofed CZ Model 27 acquired by his father in WWII. The video details the pistol's history, its .32 ACP ballistics, and unique features like a magazine disconnect safety. It also touches on historical firearm collecting practices and emphasizes safe handling, even with vintage firearms.