Videos tagged with Forward Serrations

This review of the Glock 19 Gen 6, presented with an authoritative and enthusiastic tone by a speaker with expert-level firearm knowledge, details significant ergonomic and functional upgrades. The speaker highlights user-suggested features like a mini gas pedal, improved trigger guard, flared magwell, and beavertail, while also demonstrating its reliability and accuracy on the shooting range with a tight shot grouping. The video emphasizes practical application and user comfort, making it a valuable resource for those considering this firearm for personal defense or everyday carry.

The Savage Stance XR is a 9mm pistol designed for the concealed carry market. It features a thin and narrow profile, is milled for red dot sights, and includes prominent night sights. The pistol also boasts forward and aft serrations, with the forward ones doubling as lightning cuts on the slide. While the trigger is described as slightly spongy, it's noted as a characteristic of a fighting pistol rather than a match-grade one. The magazine capacity is 13 rounds.

The Kahr X9 is presented as a successful entry into the double-stack 9mm market, fulfilling years of consumer demand. It features a 3.54-inch barrel, is optics-ready with compatibility for the Hollison K Series, and accepts P365 magazines with a Kahr-produced sleeve for a flush fit. The handgun also boasts forward serrations, a picatinny rail, and a smooth double-action trigger.

This review covers Springfield Armory's 1911 TRP line, highlighting new features like the Agency Optics System (AOS) and the introduction of 9mm caliber options. The TRP is built on a forged carbon steel frame and slide with a durable Cerakote finish, featuring aggressive texturing, ambidextrous safeties, and a tight slide-to-frame fit. The AOS system allows for easy mounting of various red dot optics with secure adapter plates that include integrated rear sights for co-witnessing. The 9mm TRP offers reduced recoil and higher magazine capacity, with both 4.25-inch and 5-inch barrel options available in 45 ACP and 9mm.

This video provides an in-depth update on the PewView edition Apache, a custom double-stack 1911 (2011 platform) designed in collaboration with Watchtower (formerly F1 Firearms). After 10,000 rounds, the designer discusses specific design choices, including the unique forward slide serrations optimized for hand-racking, a slim left-side safety to prevent accidental engagement, and a compensator tuned for optimal return to zero in competition. The video also covers the flat-face trigger, recessed slide release, preference for a polymer grip over metal, and the reliability of the PVD coating after an initial break-in period.

This video details modifications performed on a Girsan MC P35 OPS, focusing on a single-stage trigger job and custom enhancements. The instructor highlights the addition of aggressive forward cocking serrations, a refinished slide, and adjustments to a Streamlight Puck for proper rail fitment. Key to the trigger job is the necessity of using specific hammer types (spur or ring commander) due to the stock hammer's design, and the goal is to achieve a crisp break with no take-up and an audible reset.

This review examines the Palmetto State Armory Dagger, comparing its original budget model to an upgraded version featuring an RMR-footprint optic cut, threaded barrel, and suppressor-height sights. The upgraded model maintains a competitive price point, offering enhanced features. Reliability testing, including a 'lip-ris' test and live-fire observation, indicates generally good performance with some noted ejection issues during extreme stress tests.

This review from TheFirearmGuy provides an expert assessment of the Canik TP9SF Elite, a budget-friendly 9mm handgun. The video highlights key features like its 4.2-inch barrel, fiber optic front sight, Warren Tactical adjustable rear sight, forward serrations, and a 4.5 lb trigger with a short reset. The reviewer demonstrates its accuracy and reliability on an outdoor range, concluding it's an excellent value in the mid-$300 price range.

James Reeves of TFB TV provides an in-depth review of the new Beretta 80X Cheetah, a modernized take on the classic 80 series. He highlights its updated features like an optics-ready slide, Picatinny rail, and improved ergonomics, while comparing it to its predecessors and discussing its performance and trigger quality.

The Alpha Foxtrot S15 is a subcompact 9mm 1911 handgun featuring a 3.5-inch barrel, DLC coated slide, and aluminum frame. It is notable for its compatibility with Glock 48/43X 10-round magazines and Shield Arms S15 15-round magazines. The firearm boasts a 4-pound trigger pull, forward serrations, a picatinny rail, and machined grip texturing. A thousand-round test without cleaning reportedly resulted in zero malfunctions, indicating high reliability.

This video provides an expert overview of a custom Glock 34 build by Black Box Customs, featuring a highly praised Timney trigger. The host, an experienced firearms reviewer, details the benefits of the Glock 34's longer barrel and sight radius, along with custom enhancements like a flared magwell and slide modifications. The build showcases advanced customization for improved performance and handling.

This in-depth review of the Zev Z365 XL, following an initial 'box to bullseye' test, highlights its capability as a bridge between subcompact and compact handguns. The speaker, initially hesitant about subcompacts, found the Z365 XL's 12-round capacity and shootability comparable to larger pistols like the Glock 19. Key features include Zev's refined slide with forward serrations, optic-ready cut for RMSc-style red dots, and a titanium gray Cerakote finish, offering enhanced ergonomics and aesthetics over the factory Sig P365 XL.