Videos tagged with Fixed Sights

This review of the Beretta 21 A Bobcat in .25 ACP, presented by an expert from GUNS and American Handgunner Magazines, details a live-fire accuracy test. The expert demonstrates shooting at 15 yards, analyzes the resulting group, and discusses potential gunsmithing modifications to enhance accuracy, specifically suggesting the addition of adjustable sights. The assessment highlights the pistol's fixed sights and offers insights into its practical performance with specific ammunition.

This entry details the unique stripper clip loading process for the Grendel P10 pistol, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers the specific tools and techniques required, highlighting the slow and sometimes finicky nature of the operation. The assessment also touches upon the firearm's performance issues during a BUG Match, including reliability and trigger quality, offering insights from an expert's practical experience.

This review examines the Taurus 24/7 OSS Tactical, a pistol developed for US SOCOM trials. The video details its unique trigger system, ambidextrous safety levers with decocking function, and a complex disassembly process involving a pin rather than a lever. While acknowledging its historical significance and some ergonomic features, the reviewer expresses reservations about Taurus's historical quality control and the pistol's reliability issues, particularly its tendency to fire when dropped.

This video critically examines 21 common handgun design features that compromise reliability and lifespan. It highlights issues like oversized magazine releases, rotating barrels, plastic guide rods, slide-mounted safeties, mushy triggers, and pinned barrels, explaining how these elements can lead to malfunctions and premature wear. The presenter advises prioritizing simplicity, robust materials, and ease of maintenance for dependable firearms, especially for self-defense and everyday carry.

This review of the Keltec PR57 by Honest Outlaw highlights its unique stripper clip loading system for an internal 20-round magazine, a departure from traditional designs. Despite a Double Action Only trigger and unconventional sights, the firearm demonstrated surprising accuracy at 50 yards. However, the reviewer notes the clip system's inconvenience compared to modern magazines, deeming it a significant drawback for practical use.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Smith & Wesson Model 64, the stainless steel variant of the iconic Model 10 revolver. The presenter highlights its history with law enforcement agencies like the NYPD, Virginia State Police, and Delaware State Police, detailing its robust construction and suitability for humid environments. Specific models, including the 64-2 and 64-8, are examined, with discussions on their features, production eras, and unique historical markings like the MDC stamp.

This guide details how to identify and understand FN High Power pistols produced during the German occupation of Belgium. It covers key production changes, including sight variations, serialization, grip materials, and the removal of the magazine safety, highlighting collector-relevant details and potential authenticity indicators. The information is presented with the authority of an expert firearms instructor.

This video provides an in-depth review of a Ruger Police Service Six revolver, specifically a 1989 model with a 'U' serial number suffix, potentially indicating a salesman sample. The presenter details its .38 Special-only chambering, manufacturing history, and compares its two-point cylinder lockup to the later GP100's three-point system. Trigger pull weights for both double and single action are measured and discussed.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Smith & Wesson Model 20, also known as the 38/44 Heavy Duty. The presenter, Hickok45, details its historical significance as a precursor to the .357 Magnum, its chambering in .38 Special and .357 Magnum, and its robust construction based on the .44 Special frame. The review includes shooting impressions of both calibers and comparisons to other S&W models.

This video features a Point of View (POV) firing demonstration of a Colt Challenger .22LR pistol. The description provides historical context for the Colt Woodsman and its variants, including the Challenger. It details the Woodsman's design by John Moses Browning and its evolution through three series. The Challenger is highlighted as a less expensive variant introduced during Series 2, featuring fixed sights and a magazine release position. The video likely showcases the operation and shooting experience of this classic rimfire pistol.

This video reviews the Smith & Wesson Model 64-8, a stainless steel K-frame revolver chambered in .38 Special +P. The presenter highlights the appeal of purchasing used firearms, often finding good value in trade-ins or estate sales. The Model 64 is noted as an early stainless steel iteration of the classic Military & Police revolver, featuring fixed sights similar to the Model 10.

The Taurus 22TUC is a new semi-automatic, double-action-only pistol for 2025, manufactured in Georgia. It features a 22 Long Rifle chambering, a 9-round capacity (10 with one in the chamber), and a convenient tip-up barrel design for easy loading. The pistol is notably lightweight at 10.2 ounces, predominantly polymer construction, and incorporates modern snag-free features.