Videos tagged with Failure to Go Into Battery

This review details significant reliability issues encountered with the Bersa M2Xi under 350 rounds, including double feeds, failures to eject, and failures to go into battery. The presenter compares it to a Tisas pistol, noting the Bersa's factory issues like sloppy dovetail cuts and potential underspringing. While the Bersa M2Xi is deemed accurate and comfortable, its break-in period and reliability concerns are highlighted.

This video demonstrates a systematic approach to troubleshooting firearm malfunctions, specifically focusing on ammunition as a potential cause. The presenter tests multiple brands of .380 ACP ammunition in a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 that was experiencing failures to go into battery. By testing various 95-grain FMJ loads from brands like Aguila, Monarch, Remington, Winchester, CCI, and Federal, the presenter identifies reliable options and advises against a previously used brand (Fio) that caused issues. The video emphasizes the importance of proper ammunition selection for firearm reliability.

This video outlines the plan for a 5,000-round durability test of the Sig Sauer P320 M18. The host, a senior NCO in the US Army with extensive experience with the P320 platform, details the testing parameters, including using stock configuration, specific ammunition, and rigorous safety protocols. The test aims to document potential issues like light primer strikes, failures to go into battery, and other known P320 problems, contrasting it with firearms the host recommends.

This guide details the correct technique for operating an AR-15 charging handle to prevent failures to go into battery. It emphasizes pulling the handle fully rearward and releasing it completely, allowing the spring to properly seat the bolt. The instruction comes from Caleb at Brownells, highlighting a common operator error.

This guide details the procedure for conducting a firearm torture test, specifically on a Colt 1911 Series 80 .45 ACP. It outlines the 'Elemental Test' and 'Gauntlet Test' protocols, which involve exposing the firearm to water, sand, dirt, and mud to assess its reliability under extreme conditions. The guide also covers basic field stripping and troubleshooting for malfunctions, offering insights from an experienced firearms instructor.

This video from Active Self Protection, featuring John Correia, analyzes an armed robbery where the perpetrator's handgun malfunctioned. Correia, an evidence-based defensive trainer, highlights the importance of compliance during such events and points out that a trained individual might recognize a jammed firearm as an opportunity. The incident underscores the risks of engaging an armed robber emotionally and the general safety of complying with demands.

This review of the SCCY CPX-2 9mm pistol by Nutnfancy offers a highly critical assessment. The reviewer, with significant experience in tactical gear and firearms, details numerous reliability issues, including frequent failures to go into battery and magazine binding problems. He also criticizes the pistol's ergonomics, particularly the slick grip texture and the heavy, unpredictable double-action trigger. While acknowledging its low price point, the reviewer ultimately advises against purchasing the SCCY CPX-2 due to its perceived lack of reliability and quality control concerns when compared to established alternatives.

This review of the FMK 9C1 Gen 2 by Nutnfancy highlights significant reliability issues, including failures to lock back and go into battery. The speaker, an established reviewer of value pistols, critically analyzes the firearm's ergonomics, trigger pull (8-9 lbs), and accuracy, comparing it unfavorably to competitors like the Glock 19 and Canik TP9SA. The review suggests that while budget-friendly, the FMK 9C1's shortcomings make it a questionable choice for critical applications.

This video details a frustrating experience with a Ruger SR9 pistol that repeatedly failed to go into battery, even after being returned from Ruger for repairs. The reviewer, Nutnfancy, along with PFI, conducts a revised 'trench warfare' drill involving 40 rounds to test the firearm's reliability. Despite initial hopes and a prior range session with 100 rounds showing no issues, the SR9 malfunctions during the drill, leading to disappointment and a decision to send it back to Ruger again.