Videos tagged with External Safety

This video review highlights the Ruger Max 9 as a strong contender for an under $400 concealed carry pistol. Key features discussed include its 12-round magazine capacity, slim profile, and the availability of a red dot sight. The reviewer notes the external safety as a beneficial feature for new shooters and praises the ergonomics and trigger quality.

This video offers a critical review of the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Compact, specifically its California-compliant configuration. The speaker, an experienced shooter, highlights the firearm's good trigger and concealment potential but expresses significant concerns regarding the reliability of its integrated safety features, particularly the external thumb safety and magazine disconnect, which have malfunctioned during live-fire testing.

This review of the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Compact, specifically a California-compliant model, highlights its potential as a carry firearm. The reviewer, drawing on experience with Glocks, praises the trigger, adjustable backstraps for a customizable grip, and manageable recoil. However, significant concerns are raised regarding the aggressive grip texture causing irritation during carry and, more critically, the external safety's tendency to disengage unintentionally during drills, rendering the firearm inoperable. The magazine disconnect is also flagged as a potentially dangerous feature for a carry gun. The reviewer suggests modifications are necessary before recommending it for daily carry.

This video from Classic Firearms, featuring instructors Kyle and Jason, outlines five common mistakes made with duty and full-size pistols. They emphasize avoiding over-modification, excessively light triggers, the absence of night sights, magazine disconnect safeties, and the potential pitfalls of external safeties. The advice is geared towards maintaining reliability, safety, and legal defensibility for firearms used in professional or self-defense contexts.

This review of the Alien Remis budget edition highlights its innovative piston-operated system, low bore axis, and hybrid hammer design, contributing to significantly reduced recoil and muzzle flip. The handgun features an excellent trigger with a crisp break and tactile reset, along with a straighter grip angle and adjustable sights. While offering a more accessible price point than the limited edition, it retains many of the core performance characteristics, making it a superb, albeit still premium, handgun option.

This video analyzes a Massachusetts lawsuit against Sig Sauer concerning the P320 pistol. The court found the P320 defectively designed and that this design caused injury, but Sig Sauer was not liable for damages due to the officer's actions. The speaker argues the lawsuit's focus on the lack of an external safety is misguided and highlights broader issues of law enforcement firearms competency.

This video provides a detailed review of the 1911 platform for concealed carry, highlighting its pros and cons from a civilian perspective. The instructor emphasizes the excellent trigger and inherent accuracy of the 1911, along with its stopping power due to the .45 ACP caliber and robust safety features like the thumb and grip safeties. However, significant drawbacks are identified, including concealment challenges due to its full-size grip, discomfort during movement, substantial weight, and lower magazine capacity compared to modern alternatives. Reliability issues at around 250 rounds and the high cost of .45 ACP ammunition for training are also noted.

This video compares striker-fired and hammer-fired handguns for concealed carry, highlighting the trigger quality and safety considerations of each. The Smith & Wesson CSX E-series (hammer-fired) is praised for its excellent trigger and shootability, while the HK VP9SK (striker-fired) is noted for its simplicity and reliability. The choice between them depends on personal preference for trigger feel versus ease of use in high-stress situations.

This video discusses the pros and cons of hammer-fired handguns for concealed carry. The primary advantage highlighted is the crisp, single-action trigger break achievable with hammer-fired mechanisms, often superior to striker-fired triggers. However, a significant disadvantage is the necessity of using an external safety, which requires dedicated training to ensure proper engagement and disengagement under stress.

This video provides guidance for women, particularly those living alone, seeking their first firearm. It emphasizes the importance of trying various models to assess comfort, ease of operation (like racking the slide and loading/unloading), and familiarity with safeties. The discussion highlights that personal fit and the ability to operate the firearm are paramount, often outweighing brand or perceived 'best' gun recommendations. Testing firearms, including experiencing recoil, is strongly advised before making a purchase.

This review of the S&W Bodyguard 2.0 CCW highlights its compact size and capacity advantages over similar firearms like the Ruger LCP 2. The reviewer notes the standard features, including adjustable sights with a tritium front sight, and discusses the option of an external safety versus a trigger safety system. Comparisons are made to larger pistols like the Glock 19 to illustrate its concealability.

The Taurus TX9 series, including the compact TX9c and full-size TX9f, introduces a modular chassis system inspired by the SIG Sauer P320. These 9mm pistols are designed for reliability at an accessible price point, with the TX9c featuring a 4-inch barrel and 15-round capacity, while the TX9f offers a 4.5-inch barrel and 17-round capacity. Both models are optic-ready and expected to retail for under $400.