Videos tagged with Double-Single Action

The Smith & Wesson Model 648 is a K-Frame revolver chambered in .22 Magnum, featuring an 8-round cylinder and a double-single action configuration. It offers a comfortable, ergonomic grip, a phenomenal trigger with no take-up in single-action, and adjustable target sights. While generally reliable, some Winchester bulk pack ammunition experienced light primer strikes. Its weight and full-size build make it suitable for varmint hunting, as a camp gun, or a secondary backup for hunting applications, though it may be too heavy for recoil-sensitive individuals.

This video provides an expert comparison between the CZ Shadow 2 and 2011-style pistols for competitive shooting in USPSA and IPSC. The instructor, Ben Stoeger, highlights the Shadow 2's prevalence in Carry Optics due to division rules, while noting its potential extractor and trigger reliability issues. He contrasts this with 2011s, which are better suited for Limited Optics, often perceived as more reliable and less maintenance-intensive, though requiring specific division allowances.

This review covers the Grand Power K22 X-Trim, a full-size .22LR trainer designed to mimic the feel of its larger centerfire counterparts. The pistol features a double-single action trigger comparable to the Grand Power Excalibur, a blowback fixed barrel system, and is optic-ready with multiple footprint plates. Reliability is highlighted, including its ability to cycle less common .22LR ammunition.

This expert-level review introduces the Sig Sauer P226 40th Anniversary Edition, a retro-styled pistol celebrating four decades of the iconic P226. The video highlights its historical significance, including its role in the XM9 contract and adoption by Navy SEALs. Key features like the updated trigger, SIGLITE night sights, and Hogue alloy grips are detailed, emphasizing its blend of collector appeal and shootability. The speaker, with personal experience carrying a P226, provides an authoritative perspective on this nostalgic offering.

This review of the Grand Power Excalibur MK 23 highlights its innovative rotating barrel system, which significantly reduces felt recoil and offers a unique shooting experience. The pistol features a double-single action trigger, ambidextrous controls, and is optics-ready with included plates. The reviewer emphasizes its suitability for sport and competitive shooting due to its smooth action and excellent trigger.

This video compares the modern Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 striker-fired pistol with the older, Gen 3 Smith & Wesson 5903 double-single action pistol. It highlights key differences in operating systems, materials (polymer vs. aluminum frame), ergonomics, controls, and trigger mechanisms. While the M&P 2.0 represents current market trends with its lightweight polymer construction and consistent trigger pull, the 5903 showcases classic design elements and a different manual of arms, proving that older designs can still be viable self-defense options.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Beretta 3032 Tomcat, a compact .32 Auto pistol. The process is straightforward, involving the manipulation of takedown levers to separate the slide from the frame, followed by the removal of the recoil spring and barrel. This basic disassembly is crucial for routine cleaning and maintenance. The firearm features an all-metal construction with a tilt-barrel design for direct chamber loading.

This video provides a preview of the Brügger & Thomet (B&T) USW, a semi-automatic handgun chambered in 9x19mm, showcased at SHOT Show 2017. The USW is based on a Sphinx handgun and features a unique floating stock, an Aimpoint Nano RMR optic developed in conjunction with B&T, and a double-single action trigger. The design aims to enhance the combat effectiveness of law enforcement and military personnel by providing a more stable platform for longer-range engagements.