Videos tagged with Frame-mounted Safety

The Beretta 92Xi Competition, a Davidson's exclusive, offers a significant ergonomic upgrade over the traditional 92FS with its frame-mounted safety and single-action-only trigger. This design, favored for competition, provides a crisp, consistent pull. Variants like the 'Corsa' and 'Gara' feature enhancements such as Toni System compensators and specialized grips, making it a high-performance pistol enjoyable for enthusiasts.

This video breaks down four common handgun safety mechanisms: frame-mounted safeties (like on the Taurus G3C), beaver tail safeties (Springfield 1911), two-piece trigger safeties (Canik Rival), and decocker mechanisms (HK Mark 23). It highlights how each safety functions and notes that many modern firearms omit external safeties.

This entry details a common range mishap where a pistol's frame-mounted safety and a chambered round caused re-holstering difficulties, leading to a humorous 'blooper' moment. It emphasizes the importance of clearing the firearm and addressing the issue before re-holstering, highlighting a critical safety and technique lesson from Colion Noir's experience. The content is presented as a guide for intermediate shooters to handle such malfunctions effectively.

This review focuses on the Springfield Armory XD pistol, specifically its new ambidextrous thumb safety. Initially skeptical, Clint Smith found the safety's placement and operation to be excellent, enhancing its appeal for law enforcement and civilian users prioritizing manual safety. The design ensures it doesn't interfere with grip for either hand.