Videos tagged with Discontinued Firearm

This video showcases the Marlin 1894CL lever-action rifle, highlighting its appeal as a lightweight, enjoyable-to-shoot firearm in smaller calibers like .32-20 and .25-20. The presenter, Steve from Brownells, notes its collector status due to limited production years (late 80s to early 90s) and expresses a preference for the .32 caliber variants over more common calibers like .44 Magnum or .357 Magnum.

This video reviews the Glock 45 COA, a Gen 5 pistol featuring a factory-milled slide for an Aimpoint ACRO optic. The presenter expresses disappointment over its discontinuation and limited civilian availability, highlighting it as a potentially peak Glock design. The review also details a specific issue with the optic's reticle disappearing during recoil and provides a solution involving battery replacement with a recommended Procell CR2032 battery.

This video reviews the Walther PPS M1 in .40 S&W, highlighting its value as a used firearm purchase. The instructor emphasizes that buying used guns can offer significant savings, often with minimal wear. Key features discussed include its thin profile, ergonomics, trigger quality, and the paddle magazine release, comparing it favorably to newer models and competitors in terms of value and feel.

This video showcases the Springfield Saint EVAC, a discontinued firearm praised by content creator Shortshot Tony for its rapid assembly and performance. Tony demonstrates the firearm's takedown barrel system and live-fire capabilities at an indoor range, expressing a desire for its return to the market at a more accessible price point. The expert firearm enthusiast highlights its potential for home defense and range use.

This video reviews the Smith & Wesson 16-4 revolver chambered in .32 Magnum. Produced from 1989 to 1992 on the K-frame, it was discontinued due to low interest but is now a sought-after collectible. The presenter highlights its full underlug design, finger groove combat grips, and its capability to handle handloaded .32 Magnum ammunition effectively.

This video discusses the discontinuation of the Glock 34, a long-slide pistol historically favored for competition and law enforcement due to its extended sight radius and lighter trigger components. The discussion highlights the evolution of pistol technology, particularly the rise of red dot sights and more compact weapon lights, which have diminished the unique advantages of the Glock 34. It also touches on the generational improvements in Glock models, from Gen 3 to Gen 5, focusing on features like slide windows, finger grooves, and optic-ready slides.

This video provides a detailed review of the Remington 7600 pump-action rifle, highlighting its classic design and reliability as a hunting workhorse. The presenter emphasizes its smooth pump action, quality walnut stock, and blued finish, while noting its weight and the recoil associated with the .30-06 caliber.

The Beretta Pico is a discontinued, ultra-thin .380 ACP pistol designed for deep concealment. Despite its polarizing aesthetics, it offers notable features for its size, including a slide stop, European-style magazine release, removable three-dot sights, and a hammer-fired action. Its modular design, with a serialized fire control unit, allows for interchangeable grip frames.

Colion Noir reviews the Walther Q5 Match SF Vintage, a handgun he designates as a 'Forever Gun.' He highlights its exceptional beauty, particularly the case hardening, and its outstanding shooting performance, describing it as the best Walther he's ever fired. Despite its quality, Noir laments that Walther has discontinued this model.

This video reviews the Heckler & Koch VP70Z, labeling it as one of the worst modern handguns owned due to its poor sights, trigger, and ergonomics. Despite these drawbacks, the reviewer finds the pistol to be 'cool' and 'fun to shoot,' attributing this to its origin as a select-fire SMG design that was modified for the US civilian market. The VP70Z is no longer in production or sold.

The Sig Sauer P227 is a double-stack .45 ACP pistol based on the P220 platform, offering a more compact and carriable option than its single-stack predecessor. Despite its perceived demand and excellent performance, comparable to a P226 in recoil, Sig Sauer discontinued its production after approximately seven years. The firearm is noted for its effective decocking mechanism and is considered a duty-style pistol.

This YouTube video provides a review of the CZ P-07 pistol, highlighting its features and qualities despite being a discontinued model. The reviewer likely discusses its design, ergonomics, performance, and potential reasons for its discontinuation. The content aims to inform viewers about this specific firearm, its strengths, and its place in the market.