Videos tagged with Colt M45A1

This video reviews several handguns featured in the Battlefield 6 beta and data-mined for the game. It highlights the Sig M18 as the only usable pistol in the beta, noting its real-world adoption by the Air Force and Marines. Other discussed firearms include the Glock 22, Colt M45A1 (contrasted with a Springfield Operator), FN 57 Mark III, and a Taurus Raging Hunter revolver, with commentary on their in-game representation and real-world counterparts.

This video provides an unboxing and initial inspection of the Tisas Raider 1911 handgun. The presenter compares it to a Tisas M1911A1, noting differences in trigger length, sights, grip safety, and overall feel. Initial impressions suggest a well-built firearm with features like an ambidextrous safety and light rail, though it is noted to feel tighter and potentially require lubrication compared to a broken-in M1911A1.

This video reviews the Tisas Raider, comparing it to the Colt M45A1. The presenter details extensive testing of a Tisas M1911A1 government model, noting 14 malfunctions over 20,000 rounds, primarily failure-to-feeds and slide stop issues. The presenter seeks viewer input via likes and comments to decide whether to continue testing the M1911A1 or acquire and test the Tisas Raider, emphasizing the high cost of .45 ACP ammunition and the need for viewer support through donations.

This video critically examines the 1911 handgun platform, particularly its use by US Marines with the M45 variant. The speaker, drawing on professional experience and anecdotes from Marines, highlights significant reliability issues stemming from tight tolerances requiring meticulous lubrication and susceptibility to dirt ingress. Magazine reliability and capacity are also cited as major drawbacks compared to modern service pistols.

This short video showcases consecutively-numbered Colt M45A1 pistols that were issued to the U.S. Marine Corps. The focus is on the rarity and significance of these specific firearms within a military context, highlighting their historical connection to a branch of the U.S. armed forces.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Tisas Raider pistol, a clone of the Colt M45A1. The video emphasizes the importance of a thorough safety check before disassembly. It highlights the Raider's Series 70 style action and forged components, offering insights into its internal construction and potential value for enthusiasts seeking an M45A1-style firearm at a lower price point.

This video reviews five firearms and products deemed the 'worst' of 2022 by the 1911 Syndicate channel. The hosts discuss the CZ P-07 and CZ Scorpion for their perceived lack of appeal or continued existence, a Smith & Wesson M&P for its aesthetics, a Colt Custom Shop M45A1 for poor fit and finish relative to its price, and the SIG Sauer P365 Specter Comp for its inflated price without significant functional improvement. The Tinkers Arms Peregrine X-16 is highlighted as the worst for its complete failure to function reliably.

This video explores the enduring legacy and modern evolution of the 1911 platform. Experts Tim and Jason highlight its historical significance, ergonomic advantages, and the revolutionary Browning tilting barrel action, which influences most modern handguns. They showcase various contemporary models, including the Staccato XC and Alpha Foxtrot S15, demonstrating the platform's adaptability with new calibers and features like red dot optics.

This expert review of the Colt Custom Shop M45A1, led by a firearms instructor with deep technical knowledge, critically analyzes its performance, fitment, and market value. The analysis highlights the pistol's historical significance with MARSOC and Force Recon, while also pointing out significant flaws in its custom shop fit and finish, questioning the value proposition against its high price point and secondary market cost. The review emphasizes that buyers are often paying for the Colt legacy rather than superior build quality compared to other high-end custom 1911s.

This video showcases a collection of factory-new Colt and Smith & Wesson firearms acquired from a former Colt employee and through a Canadian rescue. The presenter, who typically avoids post-1945 firearms, provides a quick overview of each piece, emphasizing their 'new in box' condition. While lacking in-depth historical or technical details due to the presenter's unfamiliarity with these specific models, the video highlights unique examples like a Colt 1851 Navy cap-and-ball, a 2016 Special Combat Government Competition Model, an M45A1 US Marine Corps issue variant, a rare Colt Z40, a 100th Anniversary 1911, a custom WW2-era 1911 A1, a Smith & Wesson Pre-27, a Model 27-2, and a Colt Python.

This review critically examines the Kimber SIS 1911, highlighting significant issues with its finish and fitment, contrasting it with higher-tier 1911s like the Colt M45A1, Dan Wesson Specialist, and Guncrafter Industries 'No Name'. The speaker, with extensive experience, emphasizes the importance of hand-fitting for optimal 1911 performance.

This video explores rare Colt pistols specifically marked 'U.S. Marine Corps,' detailing their historical significance and evolution. It covers early double-action revolvers like the Model 1905 and 1909, the iconic 1911, and the modern M45A1. The presenter emphasizes the rarity of these marked firearms and discusses their production numbers, calibers, and historical use by the USMC.