Videos tagged with Full Size Grip

This video emphasizes the critical importance of consistent everyday carry (EDC) for firearms, warning against common mistakes like prioritizing comfort over capability. It advises building a practical, comfortable EDC kit, choosing firearms that offer sufficient capability, and rigorously training with the chosen setup and ammunition. The instructor stresses that a firearm not carried or not trained with is ineffective, urging viewers to seek professional instruction to ensure readiness.

This expert guide from a seasoned firearms instructor covers the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC, emphasizing its ideal full-size grip and compact slide configuration for both Everyday Carry (EDC) and duty use. It details the pistol's modular chassis system, ambidextrous controls, optics integration, and reliable performance over 10,000 rounds. The review includes objective trigger pull measurements and comparisons to other popular models.

This expert review provides a first look at the new HK VP9x Tactical pistol. The instructor, demonstrating experienced authority, details key features including its optics-cut slide, suppressor-ready 13.5x1 LH threaded barrel, and improved ergonomics with a full-size grip lacking finger grooves. The review highlights the standard 17-round capacity and compatibility with accessories like the Vortex Defender-CCW and SureFire X300 light, offering valuable insights for firearm enthusiasts.

The Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0 FC is a new hybrid pistol combining the 4.0 Compact slide with the 4.5 Full Size grip frame. This configuration offers enhanced control with a full-size grip, supporting 17 and 20-round magazines, while maintaining a shorter 4-inch slide. The firearm retains the Echelon line's characteristic trigger and shooting performance, as demonstrated by TheFirearmGuy.

This review of the Springfield Echelon 4.0FC highlights its innovative "best of both worlds" design, combining a compact slide with a full-size grip. The expert analysis details the modular COG chassis system, ambidextrous controls, and the VIS optics mounting system. Comparisons to Glock models and a thorough breakdown of technical specifications and trigger performance are provided, offering practical insights for potential buyers.

The Yankee Marshal critiques the trend of combining compact handgun slides with full-sized grips, arguing it compromises concealment without offering significant benefits. He explains that while a longer grip increases capacity, it negates the primary advantage of a compact firearm – ease of concealment. Furthermore, he details how shorter barrels reduce ballistic performance and shorter sight radii negatively impact accuracy by magnifying shooter error.

This video demonstrates how combining Glock 19 and Glock 47 components can create new firearm configurations. By swapping slides and frames, users can assemble a Glock 45 (full-size grip with compact slide) and a Glock 49 (compact grip with full-size slide), effectively yielding four distinct Glock pistols from two. The discussion highlights the benefits of these 'crossover' models for modularity and potential performance enhancements.

This review of the Kimber 2K11 Pro highlights its 4.25-inch barrel, full-size grip, and 19+1 capacity, making it a well-balanced double-stack 1911. The firearm demonstrated exceptional reliability over 500 rounds with no malfunctions. Key features include an excellent trigger, positive controls, and a comfortable, textured grip, making it a strong contender for those seeking a US-made double-stack 1911.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Glock 45, comparing it to the Glock 19X and Glock 17. The presenter highlights the Glock 45's hybrid design, featuring a Glock 17-length grip with a Glock 19-style slide, making it comfortable for shooters with larger hands and facilitating a master grip. The review also touches on aftermarket accessories like the Holosun 507 Comp and Streamlight TLR-1 HL, and discusses the importance of running firearms extensively to ensure reliability.

The Glock 45 COA is presented as a highly effective, purpose-built pistol featuring a compact slide on a full-size frame, ideal for duty and concealed carry. The factory-integrated Aimpoint COA optic offers a robust, enclosed emitter design with excellent refresh rate and brightness, mounted low for co-witnessing with iron sights. Range tests demonstrate exceptional accuracy and controllability, making it a strong contender for those new to red dots or seeking a reliable self-defense firearm.

The Glock 17L Gen 5, nicknamed 'The Long Boy,' is presented as a competition-oriented pistol. It features a lighter trigger pull (24 Newtons compared to the standard 25-26N) and a longer barrel (6.02 inches) contributing to a unique recoil impulse. The MOS system is noted, though the reviewer experienced issues with mounting optics. The pistol's balance and extended slide are discussed as beneficial for staying on target during competition.

The Shadow Systems XR920 is a crossover pistol featuring a compact slide (similar to a Glock 19) with a full-size grip (similar to a Glock 45). It offers significant upgrades over a standard Glock out of the box, including a superior trigger, enhanced grip texture, and slide cuts for weight reduction and manipulation. The XR920 is noted for its reliability and accuracy, making it a strong contender for everyday carry and range use.