Videos tagged with End Shake

Brett from Nightwood Guns provides a comprehensive checklist for inspecting revolvers before purchase, addressing both new firearms with quality control issues and used models. Key checks include barrel alignment, side plate screw condition, timing (single and double action), cylinder lockup, end shake, trigger function, and potential structural issues like cracks or bulges. The guide emphasizes looking for signs of internal tampering and cosmetic flaws that can indicate abuse or poor manufacturing.

This review provides an expert assessment of the new Smith & Wesson Model 19 Classic from the perspective of a factory-trained S&W armorer with decades of experience. The speaker details significant internal engineering upgrades, improved manufacturing techniques (MIM, precision machining), and specific design enhancements like the two-piece barrel and yoke screw, concluding the Classic model surpasses vintage versions in reliability and performance straight from the factory.