Videos tagged with Firearm Performance

The Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 is a popular .380 ACP firearm, often chosen for concealed carry due to its compact size and included pocket holster. The host highlights its convenience for quick outings and mentions it's a featured firearm in tonight's giveaway. While not extensively detailed, the discussion implies it's a reliable and practical option for everyday carry.

This guide details how to test propellant temperature sensitivity, a crucial factor for consistent long-range accuracy. It emphasizes using a reliable chronograph and testing ammunition across a wide temperature range, from cold to hot conditions. The process involves calculating the muzzle velocity change per degree Fahrenheit to understand how temperature fluctuations affect performance, enabling shooters to account for these variations in their ballistic solutions.

This video demonstrates the impact of barrel length on muzzle velocity using .38 Special ammunition. A 1.8-inch barrel Ruger LCR and a 6-inch barrel Ruger GP100 were tested. The results show a significant velocity difference between the two barrel lengths, highlighting how barrel length affects projectile speed.

This video provides an in-depth review of the B&T APC223 equipped with a Force Reset Trigger (FRT), specifically highlighting its performance and suitability for FRT conversion. The presenters, with significant experience testing FRTs, discuss the APC223's natural cyclic rate, its effectiveness on the slower spectrum of FRT performance, and the benefits of the Gen 1 platform for a softer shooting experience. They detail the modifications required by East Valley Tactical (EVT) for the FRT installation, emphasizing that it's not a simple drop-in part and involves milling of the upper and lower receivers. The review also touches upon the controversy surrounding Rare Breed triggers, which were used in this build, and their legal implications, while also mentioning potential alternatives like Partisan triggers. Despite some initial gripes with the reset's faintness on early versions, they note EVT's responsiveness and ongoing improvements to their FRT systems.

This video details the use of a Henry Predator .223 lever action rifle in a 5-day precision rifle class. The instructor explores the capabilities of lever action platforms in a precision role, highlighting the rifle's specific modifications and performance over extended distances. The content emphasizes the rifle's accuracy, reliability, and speed, challenging traditional perceptions of lever action firearms.

This review of the Sig Sauer P211 GTO highlights its strong build quality, scoring it 5/5 after 1500 rounds without issue. Ergonomics are rated 4.5/5, with minor suggestions for improvement. The pistol excels in features (5/5) including a comp, magwell, optic mounting, and included accessories. Practical accuracy is rated 4.5/5, and value is 4/5 despite a $2400 MSRP, placing it competitively among other 2011s.

This video reviews the Jacob Gray Recoil Reaper, a hydraulic buffer designed for 2011 platforms. The reviewer compares its performance against an OEM guide rod, noting a significant reduction in felt recoil and muzzle flip. The upgrade is deemed worthwhile for enhancing shooting speed and control on the 2011 platform.

This video argues that the Beretta 92 series offers superior safety, particularly its drop-safe design, compared to 1911-based platforms like the 2011, which are not inherently drop-safe. The speaker emphasizes the importance of this safety feature for personal responsibility and the protection of others, even while acknowledging the inherent safety of Glocks.

The speaker advocates for the Beretta 92 platform, highlighting its ability to offer the 'best of both worlds' by combining excellent single-action trigger performance, comparable to many 2011 pistols, with exceptional reliability and manageable maintenance. This makes it a practical choice for those prioritizing both raw performance and dependable operation without excessive upkeep.

The video argues that .38 Super offers no practical advantage over 9mm Luger, citing its higher cost and limited availability. The speaker also clarifies a previous video about .38 Special revolvers, emphasizing that the recommendation was a direct answer to a specific viewer question about overlooked budget options, not a personal endorsement of those particular models over others like the LCR.

This video reviews the Bond Arms Cyclops 50 AE derringer, specifically testing a custom suppressed version. The host, Scott from Kentucky Ballistics, compares the suppressed model's sound and blast to the unsuppressed version. Various tests are conducted, including ballistic gel, target destruction, and accuracy at range, highlighting the derringer's significant power and the suppressor's effectiveness in reducing noise.