Videos tagged with GBGuns

This comprehensive review of the Your Unique Arms Alpha, a high-end 2011-style pistol, details extensive testing by firearms expert Graham Baates. The evaluation covers first shots, full magazine function, compatibility with various 2011 magazines, and a rigorous reliability test across a wide spectrum of 9mm ammunition. Baates also assesses trigger performance on moving targets and practical accuracy at close range, concluding the Alpha is a piece of 'functional art' with exceptional fit, finish, and out-of-the-box performance.

This review covers the Star Model 30M, an all-steel, double-action/single-action 9mm pistol produced from the mid-1980s to mid-1990s. The video details its features, including a unique safety mechanism that deactivates the firing pin without decocking, and provides a comprehensive field strip and reassembly guide. The presenter notes its potential for competition and its similarity to designs like the CZ 75 and Hi-Power, while also highlighting some ergonomic quirks and the challenges of finding parts for a discontinued manufacturer.

This video provides a detailed tabletop review and field strip of the Canik Mete MC9 LS pistol. The presenter, Graham, highlights its features, compares it to other Canik models like the MC9 and Prime, and demonstrates its disassembly. He notes the pistol's slimline design, 17-round capacity, and ambidextrous controls, while also discussing trigger feel and potential carry considerations.

This review covers the Ross Martin RM1C Comp, highlighting its ported barrel design for muzzle rise reduction and a unique method of field stripping that requires striker release. The presenter details the firearm's features, including its trigger, ergonomics, and the innovative barrel porting that avoids shaving bullets. The video also previews upcoming range tests and comparisons with other models.

This video demonstrates the assembly of the Thor H target stand from Thor Targets. The stand is designed for no-bolt assembly, making it easy to set up and take down. It can accommodate both steel and paper targets, offering a versatile solution for range use. The presenter highlights its portability and compact storage compared to older, bulkier stands.

This video evaluates PPU's 115-grain 9mm ammunition using a Rifleman's Approach methodology. The test includes chronograph readings for velocity, muzzle energy, standard deviation, and extreme spread, alongside group size measurements at seven yards. The presenter notes the ammunition's soft recoil and shootability, suggesting it's a viable option for training.

This video reviews Browning 115gr 9mm ammunition, testing its performance through a K100 pistol. The reviewer provides chronograph data for five shots, noting consistency and comparing it to other loads. The ammunition appears to be manufactured by Browning, not Winchester as in some past instances.

This video evaluates Sellier & Bellot 9mm 115gr FMJ ammunition as common range fodder. The testing methodology involves a chronograph at 7 yards to assess velocity, extreme spread, and standard deviation, alongside cost per round analysis. The presenter uses a 4.25-inch Grand Power K100 pistol for consistency, noting potential velocity differences compared to shorter barrels.

This video features a review and shooting impression of the Bull Armory SAS II Tac 4.25 pistol. The reviewer highlights its comfortable shooting characteristics, particularly for a double-stack 1911, and its surprising lightness due to a polymer lower and aluminum frame. It's presented as a potential carry gun for cooler months and a capable option for competition or range use.

This video tests Remington UMC 115gr 9mm range ammunition for consistency and velocity using a chronograph and a Grand Power K100 pistol. The results indicate surprisingly consistent velocity, suggesting the ammunition may be a good value for its performance, potentially changing the reviewer's opinion of this basic range load.

This video provides a sneak peek and initial impressions of the Grand Power M4M, highlighting its short-stroke piston system and ambidextrous features. The presenter demonstrates the firearm's operation, focusing on reduced gas in the face and smoother recoil compared to direct impingement systems. The disassembly of the piston system is shown, emphasizing its simplicity and the four-position gas adjustment.

This review of Fiocchi 9AP 115gr 9mm ammunition focuses on its consistency and performance through chronograph testing. The presenter aims to determine if this standard range ammunition is a worthwhile option by comparing its velocity, extreme spread, standard deviation, and energy against other loads. The ammunition was noted to feel 'softer' and group well.