Videos tagged with Extended Beaver Tail

This video details the ergonomic enhancements of the Gen 6 Glock pistol, focusing on how features like the palm swell, RTF6 texturing, and thumb rest improve grip stability and recoil management. Instructor Shane Koury demonstrates controlled pair and bill drill exercises to highlight these improvements, emphasizing consistent trigger finger placement and downward pressure on the thumb rest for better control during strings of fire. The instruction is geared towards shooters looking to optimize their handling of the firearm.

This video provides an in-depth unboxing and initial review of the Gen 6 Glock 45. The presenter highlights significant ergonomic upgrades, including a new hybrid grip texture, palm swells, a deeper trigger guard undercut, and 'gas pedals'. Key improvements also include the new OS mounting system for optics, deeper slide serrations, and an extended beaver tail. The reviewer emphasizes the firearm's improved comfort and efficiency, suggesting it's a substantial step forward for Glock.

The Military Arms Corporation (MAC) has released the MEUSOC 1911, a faithful recreation of the iconic fighting pistol used by the Marine Expeditionary Unit Special Operations Command. This model features enhanced sights, Pacmeire grips, an extended beaver tail to prevent hammer bite, and a ring safety, all designed for improved performance in a combat scenario. The presenter highlights its solid construction and excellent value, noting that even firearms expert Ken Hackathornne approved of its execution.

The Military Armament Corporation (MAC) 9DS is a new double-stack 1911 platform introduced at SHOT Show 2024. It features a 4.25-inch bushingless bull barrel, QPQ coating, a full-length rail, and an RMR-cut optics plate system compatible with Glock-style sights. The pistol boasts a steel frame and slide with a polymer grip insert, an aluminum magwell, and an extended beaver tail, aiming for affordability and functionality.

This video reviews Auto-Ordnance's Stainless Series 1911 pistols, highlighting their modern features and durable construction. The presenter emphasizes the aesthetic options, functional upgrades like front cocking serrations and tactical rack sights, and the precision machining that ensures longevity. These 1911s are presented as a significant upgrade for shooters seeking a reliable and attractive firearm for various applications.

This video reviews the Davidson's exclusive Girsan MCP35 PI Ops, a modernized Hi-Power clone. It highlights the pistol's unique silver Cerakote finish, compact slide, Picatinny rail, and Shield RMSc footprint for red dot optics. The review also details its upgraded features like a straight trigger, extended beaver tail, and bilateral safeties, noting its classic appearance and improved ergonomics.

The Tisas 1911 Match in .45 ACP is presented as an upgraded 1911 platform designed for enhanced performance. Key features include a hammer-forged frame, slide, and barrel, an ambidextrous safety, skeletonized hammer, extended beaver tail grip safety, 25 LPI checkering on the mainspring housing and front strap, and a flared magazine well. Independent testing by Ransom International demonstrated sub-3-inch accuracy at 50 yards with appropriate ammunition.

This review of the Girsan MC P35 OPS, presented with a critically objective tone by an established firearms reviewer, details its features and performance. The firearm is a factory-customized Hi-Power variant with upgrades like a 15-round magazine, G10 grips, and a red dot sight. However, significant quality control issues, including a loose red dot sight and a front sight fiber optic failure within 40 rounds, raise concerns about its $820 street price. Accessory rail compatibility is also noted as problematic.

This review of the Shadow Systems DR920L, a long-slide pistol, highlights its features including a bronze-finished 416R stainless steel barrel with a 1:10 twist rate, a textured frame with ergonomic enhancements like thumb ledges and an extended beaver tail, and an optics-ready slide with lightning and window cuts. The reviewer notes its solid trigger, effective grip texture for recoil mitigation, and the importance of a break-in period, while also comparing it favorably to Glock pistols in terms of ergonomics and shootability.