Videos tagged with Firearm Safety Testing

This video details a method for replicating 'sear perching' in a SIG P320 to investigate potential safety concerns. The technique involves applying controlled pressure to the trigger past the initial take-up and then manipulating the slide to see if the striker can be released. The discussion emphasizes the importance of using inert ammunition for such tests and explores various factors contributing to potential firearm malfunctions, including manufacturing tolerances and maintenance.

This video analyzes an FBI report detailing an uncommanded discharge of a SIG Sauer M18 pistol used by the Michigan State Police. It discusses potential mechanical failures, specifically related to the striker safety lock spring and sear engagement, and critiques the public relations efforts by SIG Sauer. The speaker also touches on the ethics of competitive shooters endorsing products and the public perception of 'sellouts'.