Videos tagged with Duty-Sized Pistol

The Girsan MC28 SA, imported by EAA, is a budget-friendly 9mm duty-sized handgun offering similar features and ergonomics to more expensive models. It's a reliable, well-made, and durable option for those seeking an accessible firearm for recreation and defense, despite some minor drawbacks like a slick grip and a single magazine.

This review of the Walther PDP Full Size pistol highlights its ergonomic design, particularly the interchangeable backstraps, and its shootability. The presenters found the medium backstrap to be the most comfortable for both testers. The pistol demonstrated minimal recoil and a predictable trigger, contributing to good accuracy during various tests. While generally reliable, a single failure to eject was noted with Federal White Box training ammunition, prompting a recommendation to always test intended carry ammunition.

This review of the Canik TP9SF highlights its excellent value for money, with an MSRP of $359. The pistol is praised for its duty-sized frame, 18+1 round capacity, and corrosion-resistant AFC coating. Key features include a 1913 rail, Glock-style trigger safety, reversible magazine release, and a loaded chamber indicator. The reviewer was particularly impressed with the machining quality and the pistol's reliability after firing approximately 700 rounds without malfunction.

The Beretta APX is a full-size, striker-fired, semi-automatic handgun representing Beretta's first foray into this design category. It features a removable stainless steel chassis, a double-action-only trigger, and is available in 9mm Luger and .40 S&W. The pistol boasts aggressive texturing, a replaceable backstrap system, bilateral slide locks, and a reversible magazine button, making it adaptable for various users and suitable for home defense or duty applications.

This video provides an in-depth unboxing and field-strip guide for the Grand Power K100 Mark 12 pistol in 9mm. The presenter, an experienced shooter, highlights the pistol's unique rotating barrel mechanism, its external features like front cocking serrations and a rail, and its ambidextrous controls. The guide also covers the field stripping process, emphasizing its slight deviation from conventional designs, and discusses the internal components contributing to its smooth operation and accuracy, such as the steel chassis and safety plunger ramp.

This video reviews Hornady's Critical Duty 9mm 135gr +P ammunition, highlighting its advertised superior barrier penetration. Testing demonstrated significant penetration through gel, a wall, and another gel block, indicating a high risk of over-penetration in home defense scenarios. The ammunition is deemed accurate and reliable but potentially inappropriate for civilian use where over-penetration is a concern.