Videos tagged with Compact Slide

This expert guide from a seasoned firearms instructor covers the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC, emphasizing its ideal full-size grip and compact slide configuration for both Everyday Carry (EDC) and duty use. It details the pistol's modular chassis system, ambidextrous controls, optics integration, and reliable performance over 10,000 rounds. The review includes objective trigger pull measurements and comparisons to other popular models.

This expert review provides a first look at the new HK VP9x Tactical pistol. The instructor, demonstrating experienced authority, details key features including its optics-cut slide, suppressor-ready 13.5x1 LH threaded barrel, and improved ergonomics with a full-size grip lacking finger grooves. The review highlights the standard 17-round capacity and compatibility with accessories like the Vortex Defender-CCW and SureFire X300 light, offering valuable insights for firearm enthusiasts.

This video provides an expert review of the new Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC, presented by Hunt Fish Shoot. The presenter, an experienced reviewer, highlights the pistol's 'FC' configuration, which merges a full-size frame with a compact 4-inch slide, and demonstrates its performance with proficient holster draws and recoil management. The review covers key features like the 17-round capacity and included accessories, offering valuable insights for potential buyers.

The Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0 FC is a new hybrid pistol combining the 4.0 Compact slide with the 4.5 Full Size grip frame. This configuration offers enhanced control with a full-size grip, supporting 17 and 20-round magazines, while maintaining a shorter 4-inch slide. The firearm retains the Echelon line's characteristic trigger and shooting performance, as demonstrated by TheFirearmGuy.

This review of the Springfield Echelon 4.0FC highlights its innovative "best of both worlds" design, combining a compact slide with a full-size grip. The expert analysis details the modular COG chassis system, ambidextrous controls, and the VIS optics mounting system. Comparisons to Glock models and a thorough breakdown of technical specifications and trigger performance are provided, offering practical insights for potential buyers.

This review introduces the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC, highlighting its innovative modular chassis system (COG) and Variable Interface System (VIS) for optics mounting. The video details its dimensions, capacity, and compares it to other models, emphasizing its customizability and performance enhancements, particularly with a compensated slide. The host, MrBigKid, provides an expert assessment based on early access and detailed technical explanations.

This video demonstrates how combining Glock 19 and Glock 47 components can create new firearm configurations. By swapping slides and frames, users can assemble a Glock 45 (full-size grip with compact slide) and a Glock 49 (compact grip with full-size slide), effectively yielding four distinct Glock pistols from two. The discussion highlights the benefits of these 'crossover' models for modularity and potential performance enhancements.

The Glock 45 COA is presented as a highly effective, purpose-built pistol featuring a compact slide on a full-size frame, ideal for duty and concealed carry. The factory-integrated Aimpoint COA optic offers a robust, enclosed emitter design with excellent refresh rate and brightness, mounted low for co-witnessing with iron sights. Range tests demonstrate exceptional accuracy and controllability, making it a strong contender for those new to red dots or seeking a reliable self-defense firearm.

This video details the installation of an Icarus Precision metal grip module on an RXM firearm. The presenter highlights the improved ergonomics, including palm swell, tang, and texturing, noting its solid feel and effectiveness in securing the support hand. The full-size grip allows for higher capacity magazines, and the build is further enhanced with an Icarus magwell, Streamlight TLR7 HLX, and Vortex Defender ST optic.

The Shadow Systems XR920 is a crossover pistol featuring a compact slide (similar to a Glock 19) with a full-size grip (similar to a Glock 45). It offers significant upgrades over a standard Glock out of the box, including a superior trigger, enhanced grip texture, and slide cuts for weight reduction and manipulation. The XR920 is noted for its reliability and accuracy, making it a strong contender for everyday carry and range use.

This video from Palmetto State Armory details the various PSA Dagger compact pistol slides, highlighting differences in cuts, serrations, and window designs. It explains how features like the 'extreme carry cut' and 'gator mouth cut' aid in holstering, while window cuts affect weight and aesthetics. All slides are presented as RMR-cut from the factory and offer options for sight configurations.

This video provides an unboxing and initial overview of the new Beretta 92 GTS Centurion. The presenter highlights its key features, including the Centurion's full-size grip paired with a compact slide, and the new GTS decocker system with a twin sear. Initial impressions on trigger feel and potential for concealed carry are discussed.