This video features a "Sunday Shoot-a-Round" with firearms instructor Hickok45 showcasing a Dan Wesson Guardian in .45 ACP and a Smith & Wesson Model 24 in .44 Special. He discusses personal experiences with night sights, the practicalities of 1911 platforms, and his recovery from a leg injury, offering insights into firearm handling and personal resilience.
Hickok45, a highly authoritative firearms personality, demonstrates his annual tradition of carving a pumpkin using a Dan Wesson Guardian .45 ACP handgun. Despite a leg injury, he showcases precise marksmanship, creating facial features on the pumpkin with well-aimed shots. The video highlights safe firearm handling and the festive application of shooting skills.
This video features a "Sunday Shoot-a-Round" with the hickok45 channel host discussing and shooting a Dan Wesson Guardian 1911 pistol. He covers personal anecdotes from a trip to Chicago, discusses the merits of the 1911 platform, particularly lightweight Commander-sized models for concealed carry, and touches on ammunition performance and firearm maintenance. The host also delves into broader topics like internet commentary, human psychology, and political discourse, interspersed with shooting demonstrations.
The Yankee Marshal discusses various firearms and gear, including the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 in 10mm, Ruger LCR revolvers, and Glock models. He offers opinions on carry calibers, optimal revolver barrel lengths, and the effectiveness of different pistol designs. The discussion also touches on firearm modifications, grip preferences, and the controversial New Mexico firearm carry ban.
This video reviews several 9mm 1911 pistols released in 2023, highlighting their features for concealed carry and performance. It covers models like the Dan Wesson Guardian, Fusion Firearms Riptide C, Ed Brown Executive Carry, Springfield Armory Range Officer, Colt Defender, Springfield Armory Prodigy, Dan Wesson Vigil CCO, and Wilson Combat SFX9. The review emphasizes factors such as frame material, grip design, magazine capacity, barrel length, and suitability for concealed carry.
This video provides practical insights into shooting suppressed firearms and bolt-action rifles, demonstrated by firearms instructor Hickok45. It covers safe handling of a suppressed Dan Wesson Guardian 1911 in .45 ACP and the Sako Bavarian Model 85 in 6.5x55 Swedish, highlighting accuracy and the benefits of suppressed shooting. The content emphasizes safe practices and offers reflections on the firearms community.
This video from Exile Armory showcases a wide variety of firearms available for purchase, including shotguns, rifles, and handguns. The presenter highlights new arrivals and popular models, providing prices for each. They emphasize the availability of deals and the option to ship firearms, ammunition, and magazines. The video encourages viewers to visit the shop or call for inquiries.
This video features a comprehensive review and shooting session of a Swedish Mauser rifle in 6.5x55mm, highlighting its smooth action, accuracy, and low recoil. The host also discusses its historical significance and compares it to other bolt-action rifles. Additionally, the video touches upon other firearms like a Marlin Model 94 in .44 Magnum, a Glock 43, and the Smith & Wesson CSX, offering insights into their performance and potential issues.
This guide details how to troubleshoot and resolve a common 1911 issue: the slide failing to lock back on an empty magazine. It emphasizes diagnosis with a gunsmith, the importance of part fitment using aftermarket components like Wilson Combat slide locks, and thorough testing with various magazines to ensure reliability. The process highlights that even high-quality production firearms may require minor tuning for perfect function.
Hickok45 reviews the Winchester Model 1873 rifle, a .44-40 caliber firearm made in 1886, discussing its history and shooting characteristics. He also showcases a Jimmy Lyall stag buoy knife and addresses a reliability issue with his Dan Wesson Guardian 1911 pistol, which appears to be resolved with a Wilson Combat slide. The video touches on AK receiver types and the importance of supporting Second Amendment organizations.
This video provides an in-depth review of the Dan Wesson Guardian, a Commander-sized 1911 pistol chambered in .45 ACP. Hickok45, a recognized industry veteran, demonstrates its out-of-the-box performance on various targets, discusses its carry features like the bobtail grip and lightweight frame, and assesses its long-range accuracy and handling. Despite a recurring slide lock issue, the pistol is noted for its reliability in feeding and ejection over several months of use.
This guide details the process of attaching a Silencer Central Banish 45 suppressor to a Dan Wesson Guardian .45 ACP pistol and subsequent shooting techniques. It covers safe installation, unsuppressed baseline shooting, suppressed target engagement, and considerations for one-handed shooting. The information is presented by hickok45, an established firearms expert, highlighting practical aspects of suppressor use, including potential impacts on firearm operation and maintenance.
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