Videos tagged with Feed Ramp

This guide details five essential methods for cleaning a pistol without full disassembly, emphasizing reliability and maintenance. Instructor Jessie Harrison, with high authority, covers critical areas like the chamber, feed ramp, barrel, action, and exterior lubrication. The techniques are designed to prevent malfunctions caused by grit and carbon buildup, ensuring the firearm is ready for use.

This demonstration, led by Johnny Q, provides a unique visual of a Glock-style pistol frame with a loaded magazine inserted, but without the slide. The expert handling and tactical gear suggest a knowledgeable presenter. The video highlights the internal components visible when the slide is removed, offering a different perspective on firearm mechanics and safety.

This video details the manufacturing process for the Ruger American Gen 2 rifle receiver and bolt handle. It covers key machining operations including boring, turning, threading, and cutting specific features like the fire control pocket, magwell, ejection port, and a new extractor support pad. The process also highlights the creation of the bolt handle, including its compatibility with aftermarket knobs and a feature for a three-position safety.

This review covers the Volquartsen Mamba 22LR pistol, highlighting its handcrafted quality and performance. The presenter demonstrates its easy disassembly, notes the DLC coating for smooth cleaning, and praises its accuracy, stating it can hit a 6-inch plate at 100 yards almost every time. The review also touches on its unique magazine disconnect feature and polished magazines for reliable feeding.

This guide details the process of upgrading a Kel-Tec Sub-2000, focusing on replacing factory components with aftermarket parts from M-Carbo. The speaker, a self-proclaimed 'glutton for punishment,' aims to improve the ergonomics and functionality of the firearm, particularly addressing issues like cheekbone bruising from the buffer tube and the perceived 'cheesy' nature of some original parts. Key upgrades include a metal takedown lever, improved trigger assembly, buffer tube pad, stainless steel feed ramp, enhanced charging handle, and the addition of a red dot optic on a quick-release rail.

This video provides an in-depth inspection of a returned Bear Creek Arsenal .410 upper, highlighting improvements in chamber polishing and extractor design. It also details a DIY modification process for 10-round magazines to improve their fit and function, and assesses the performance of ATI 5-round magazines, including the last-shot hold-open feature.

This video details the unboxing and disappointing range performance of a Bear Creek Arsenal AR-410 upper. The reviewer encountered significant bolt-closing and feed issues, attributing them to a potentially flawed bolt design, specifically the extractor's inability to clear the .410 rim. Aggressively dremeled feed ramps and a stiff ejector spring are also noted as contributing factors. A temporary fix involving extractor modification is discussed.

This guide, presented by 1st Shot Tactical, details how to prevent dangerous bullet setback in concealed carry firearms. Repeated chambering can cause the bullet to be pushed deeper into the casing, increasing pressure. The technique involves manually inserting a round behind the extractor and slowly releasing the slide to bypass the feed ramp, ensuring safe operation and reliability for your EDC firearm.

The video creator expresses significant disappointment with their Colt Mark IV Government .380 pistol after experiencing persistent malfunctions despite replacing magazine springs, recoil spring, and trigger spring, and putting over 300 rounds through it. They are considering selling the firearm and are seeking advice from the community. Potential future modifications like polishing the chamber and opening the feed ramp are mentioned as last resorts before giving up on the gun.

This review of the Hi-Point 4595TS .45 ACP carbine by Tools&Targets provides a critically honest assessment of its performance. The reviewer, an experienced firearms expert, details significant out-of-the-box reliability issues, including frequent failure-to-feed malfunctions attributed to a steep feed ramp angle and misaligned sights. While the carbine eventually became more reliable after a break-in period and extensive sight adjustments, the reviewer ultimately cannot recommend it due to the initial problems, emphasizing that firearms should function correctly without extensive user intervention.

This guide details the modification process for the "EvoMac" 3D printed Mac11 frame, focusing on integrating CZ Scorpion Evo 3 magazines and a Riptide Rails machined feed ramp. It covers assembly, testing, and iterative refinement for improved reliability. The project lead from Booligan Shooting Sports emphasizes detailed knowledge of magazine geometry and systematic testing for successful outcomes.

This guide details essential modifications for the SDS Imports Civet12 shotgun, based on expert analysis. It covers critical steps for improving feeding reliability by dremeling and polishing the chamber feed ramp, and smoothing the action with anti-seize. These modifications are recommended for experienced users willing to perform gunsmithing to enhance firearm performance.