Videos tagged with Colt SSP

This video explores ten firearms that were presented to the U.S. military but ultimately rejected. It covers iconic rifles like the Winchester Model 1895 and Mauser 98, and handguns such as the AR-10, Sig Sauer P226, Browning High Power, and Glock 17, discussing their features and why they were passed over for service.

This video analyzes the Colt 2000 pistol, highlighting it as one of Colt's significant failures in modern handgun design. It details the pistol's origins, its licensed design from Knights Armament, and the modifications Colt made that compromised its effectiveness. The review covers the Colt 2000's technical specifications, including its rotating barrel mechanism, polymer frame, and problematic striker-fired trigger, contrasting it with its original design and other contemporary firearms. The video also touches upon Colt's broader struggles with developing successful double-action pistols, referencing earlier models like the SSP and Double Eagle, and their inability to compete in modern military and law enforcement trials.

The Beretta M9/92FS is a double/single action, short recoil pistol adopted by the US military to standardize on the 9mm NATO cartridge. Despite its iconic status in film and extensive global production, it faced controversies like slide failures and magazine reliability issues, often linked to specific contract parts. Proper maintenance, particularly spring replacement, is crucial for its longevity, with some pistols seeing over 200,000 rounds.

This guide details the field stripping procedure for the Colt Model 1971 prototype, a precursor to the Colt SSP. It covers removing the slide, recoil spring, and barrel, highlighting its design differences from the M1911, such as a barrel ramp instead of a swinging link. The process is demonstrated by Ian McCollum, showcasing Colt's early 1970s efforts to modernize military service pistols.