Videos tagged with Flat Wire Recoil Spring

This video provides a first look at the Staccato HD P4, highlighting its high-quality finish, solid feel, and compact size suitable for both duty and concealed carry. The review details its 9mm chambering, 4-inch bull barrel, Series 80 trigger, and the benefits of its rear iron sight placement. It also discusses the ambidextrous controls, grip ergonomics, and compatibility with Glock pattern magazines, concluding that it's a duty-centric 2011 option.

Ben Stoeger discusses the Staccato HD, noting its "meh" initial impression but highlighting positive aspects like its indexing, pointability, and the new flat wire recoil spring system. He contrasts its balanced recoil impulse with the Sig P320 X5, stating the HD tracks back faster and more consistently. Despite acknowledging the Series 80 trigger and field stripping difficulty, Stoeger remains hopeful about the HD's potential after further training.

This video provides a first look at the new Staccato HD P4, a firearm designed based on extensive customer feedback. Key features include an ambidextrous safety and slide stop, a Series 80 drop-safe mechanism, and the new 'Host System' for direct optic mounting. The firearm utilizes Glock 17-sized magazines and is available in 4-inch and 4.5-inch barrel configurations.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Staccato P 4.5, highlighting its evolved 2011 platform. Key features include a flat wire recoil spring, shock buff, and a forward-positioned slide stop notch. The expert instruction emphasizes safety during disassembly and reassembly.

This video provides an overview of the Dan Wesson ECP 1911 in .45 ACP, highlighting its features like the compact slide on a full-size frame, tri-top slide, bull barrel, and flat wire recoil spring. The presenter discusses magazine compatibility issues, specifically noting problems with Checkmate magazines while Chip McCormick and Wilson Combat magazines functioned correctly. The review also touches on the pistol's ergonomics, trigger pull, and overall quality for its price point.

This video provides a detailed comparison between the Dan Wesson ECP 1911 and the Wilson Combat XTAC Alloy Compact 1911, focusing on their suitability for concealed carry. The presenter highlights differences in frame size, grip length, magazine capacity, and specific features like checkering, bobtail frames, and beaver tail grip safeties. Technical aspects such as barrel feed ramp design, finishes, and trigger characteristics are also discussed, offering insights for potential buyers.

This expert-level review of the IWI Masada pistol, based on over 4,000 rounds fired, highlights its promising features and long-term reliability. The instructor notes its optics-ready slide, ambidextrous controls, and comfortable ergonomics as key advantages over early Glock models. Despite a minor critique of the trigger safety's feel during extended firing, the Masada is praised for its durable construction, accurate performance, and ability to run reliably even without lubrication for extended periods.

This review details the Sbardella Arms Full Stroke Commander 1911, highlighting its custom features, high-quality construction, and suitability for self-defense. The presenter emphasizes the extensive hand-fitting, premium materials like high-gloss bluing and aluminum grips, and the importance of a proper break-in period for custom firearms. The review also touches on the tuned trigger and grip safety, comparing it favorably to other high-end 1911 manufacturers.

This video reviews the Dan Wesson TCP and ECP 9mm 1911 pistols, highlighting their position as a step up from entry-level models. Key features discussed include the 4-inch bull barrel for recoil management, flat wire recoil springs, and tapered grips for improved handling. The ECP is noted as a carry-focused package with a bobbed mainspring housing for comfort and reduced printing.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Sig P320-M17, a commercial variant of the US military's service pistol. The instructor clarifies misconceptions about the XM17 program, particularly regarding modularity, and details the M17's features, including its ambidextrous controls, live cartridge indicator, and modular chassis system. The review covers disassembly, reassembly, and initial range testing, offering insights into its performance and the ongoing discussions surrounding its adoption.

This review of the Sig Emperor Scorpion 1911 highlights its combat-oriented features and quality craftsmanship. The instructor, while not a traditional 1911 fan, acknowledges the pistol's excellent build, including aggressive G10 grips, ambidextrous safety, Sig Light night sights, and a 1913 accessory rail. Key internal features discussed are the flat wire recoil spring for increased durability and a firing pin block safety for enhanced carry safety. The review concludes that Sig has produced an excellent 1911 that stands out.

This review of the Springfield Armory 911 pistol highlights its design as a scaled-down 1911 experience chambered in .380 ACP. Key features include its lightweight aluminum frame, G10 grip panels with Octa-Grip texturing, tritium sights for low-light conditions, and a crisp 4.5-pound trigger. The pistol demonstrated capable defense performance at 10 yards with average groups just over 1.25 inches.