Videos tagged with Double Action Single Action

This review covers the TRB RS9 Vampir, a double-action/single-action all-metal handgun manufactured in Bosnia. It highlights the firearm's quality, design reminiscent of the Sig P226, and its combat-oriented features. The review includes a detailed look at its construction, ergonomics, trigger performance, and a step-by-step guide for field stripping and reassembly.

The Retay RXP22 is a budget-friendly 22LR semi-automatic pistol offering significant features for its price point. It boasts an optics-ready slide with direct mount capability for RMSC and RMR footprints, a threaded barrel option, and a double-single action hammer-fired mechanism. While the double-action trigger is heavy, the single-action pull is crisp, and the pistol is noted for its reliability, especially when suppressed. It's presented as an excellent option for new shooters, plinking, or general recreational use.

The video argues that 2011-style handguns are often overpriced and overrated, presenting several alternatives that offer comparable or superior performance at a lower cost. The author highlights the Beretta 92 for its proven track record and versatility, the CZ75B for its robust design and options, and the Browning High Power for its classic ergonomics and reliability, particularly for those seeking a single-action, double-stack 9mm.

The speaker critiques the Diamondback SDR-A, viewing its return to .38 Special and adoption of a double-action-only (DAO) mechanism as significant backward steps. He contrasts this with Kimber's earlier evolution from DAO to double-action/single-action (DA/SA), which he considered progress. The speaker suggests that a shrouded hammer design, particularly on a stainless steel or aluminum-framed model chambered in .357 Magnum, would have been a more desirable and competitive offering.

This video compares two highly-regarded 9mm handguns: the CZ Shadow 2 and the Bull Armory Tac 5 Pro. The CZ Shadow 2, with its steel frame and excellent DA/SA trigger, is praised for its shooting dynamics, though it required an aftermarket optic cut. The Bull Armory Tac 5 Pro, a 2011-style pistol with a ported barrel and 1911-like single-action trigger, is highlighted for its smooth operation and recoil reduction. The presenter ultimately favors the Bull Armory Tac 5 Pro for its overall smoothness and features.

This review examines the Taurus 24/7 OSS Tactical, a pistol developed for US SOCOM trials. The video details its unique trigger system, ambidextrous safety levers with decocking function, and a complex disassembly process involving a pin rather than a lever. While acknowledging its historical significance and some ergonomic features, the reviewer expresses reservations about Taurus's historical quality control and the pistol's reliability issues, particularly its tendency to fire when dropped.

This video provides an unboxing and overview of surplus Star Model 30M pistols. The presenter, Matt from Classic Firearms, highlights the pistol's design influences, technical features like its linkless barrel locking system and ambidextrous safety, and discusses its history as a Spanish military and police sidearm. Various examples are shown to illustrate differences in condition and minor cosmetic variations, emphasizing the value and historical significance of these firearms.

The Walther PD380 is a new compact pistol designed for concealed carry, building on the PDP series' ergonomics and the PK380's focus on shootability. It features a polymer frame with textured grip, a double-action/single-action hammer-fired mechanism, and a slide-mounted safety lever. The PD380 aims to offer a user-friendly experience for a wide range of shooters.

The Walther P99 AS is presented as the best striker-fired handgun for concealed carry due to its integrated decocker, which allows it to function like a double-action/single-action pistol, mitigating the risks associated with short, light striker-fired triggers. The reviewer highlights its ergonomic grip, European-style magazine release, and improved slide release compared to other popular models. The P99 AS is noted for its aesthetic appeal, particularly in a two-tone finish, and is considered a reliable and comfortable option for daily carry.

This video provides a comparative review of four iconic 9mm pistols: the Beretta 92FS, SIG Sauer P226, FN High Power, and Glock 19. The presenter analyzes each firearm based on reliability, cost, availability, and aesthetics, offering insights into their historical significance and practical applications. The Glock 19 is highlighted for its widespread availability and cost-effectiveness, while the Beretta 92FS is noted for its long service history and reliability. The SIG P226 is praised for its dependability, and the FN High Power is recognized for its iconic design and historical importance.

The Beretta Bobcat in .22LR is reviewed, highlighting its compact size, ease of use, and surprising accuracy for its class. While acknowledging its limitations for self-defense due to the .22LR caliber's inherent issues with penetration and wound channel size, the reviewer finds the Bobcat to be a fun and accurate plinking or potential concealed carry option for those who prefer .22LR. The video emphasizes that for self-defense, larger calibers with greater stopping power and penetration are generally recommended.

The ADX Cheetah is presented as a viable option for concealed carry, offering a balance between the capacity of larger firearms and a more controllable size for the hand. While noted as heavier and larger than a Glock 42, it provides a soft shooting experience with a 13+1 capacity, optics-ready capability, and a double-action/single-action trigger with a decocker. Its classic DA/SA feel and manageable recoil impulse make it appealing for those seeking an alternative to 9mm or larger calibers.