This review compares the Springfield Armory XDM Elite Compact 3.8 in 10mm against the Glock 29, highlighting key differences relevant to concealed carry. The XDM Elite offers a higher magazine capacity and features like an optics-ready slide and a smooth, flat-faced trigger. The instructor, demonstrating significant expertise, notes the XDM Elite's excellent shooting performance with minimal recoil, making it a strong contender in the compact 10mm market.
SPN Firearms provides a critical review of the Taurus Tuc22 .22 LR pistol, initially deeming it unreliable and inaccurate. While performance improved at closer ranges during a shooting test, the instructor, with extensive experience across various firearms, suggests better .22LR options exist for self-defense and recommends alternative calibers for improved reliability.
This video demonstrates the one-handed firing technique with a Glock 29 chambered in 10mm, utilizing Grizzly ammunition. The presenter showcases shooting the powerful handgun one-handed at various targets, highlighting the effectiveness of the platform. The Glock 29 is lauded as the best 10mm handgun ever produced.
This video from Exile Armory LLC in Weaver, Alabama, showcases a diverse inventory of both new and used firearms. Amber and Britney highlight various handguns, rifles, and shotguns, detailing key features and prices. The selection includes popular models from brands like Glock, Smith & Wesson, Daniel Defense, and Taurus, alongside suppressors from Dead Air. The store is also hiring, emphasizing team building and skill development.
This video from SPN Firearms provides an in-depth look at anticipated Glock Gen 6 handgun releases, drawing on industry insights. The discussion highlights significant shifts, including the discontinuation of .357 SIG and .45 GAP models, and the introduction of new .380 ACP options. Expert predictions cover updated slimline models with higher capacities and the return of popular .45 ACP and .40 S&W platforms.
Frank Semeraro, a prolific firearms reviewer, discusses his current EDC rotation, including a Springfield Hellcat Pro and a Glock 29. He shares insights on building a custom Glock 21, recommends specific revolvers like the Uberti El Patron and Colt Python, and offers opinions on Glock generations, favoring Gen 3. Semeraro also touches on proposed New Jersey gun laws and highlights quality holster options from Nate Tactical.
This review provides a detailed ballistic gel test of Norma Safeguard 10MM Auto ammunition, conducted by an experienced firearms instructor. The test evaluates terminal performance, including expansion and penetration, using a heavy clothing barrier. While the ammunition demonstrated excellent expansion and penetration within expected self-defense parameters, its velocity and energy levels were noted as being lower than typical for the 10MM Auto caliber, leading to the 'Weak Perfection' assessment.
This video provides a detailed look at a 10mm handload featuring 9.0 grains of Hodgdon Longshot powder and a 165gr Sig Sauer V-Crown JHP bullet. An experienced handloader demonstrates the process and conducts chronograph testing through a Glock 29 (3.78-inch barrel) and a 1911 (5-inch barrel), yielding velocities of 1225 fps and 1325 fps respectively. The data highlights the impact of barrel length on ballistic performance.
This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test of Hornady Black 10mm 155gr XTP ammunition, conducted by the Tools&Targets host. The test evaluates performance through a heavy clothing barrier using both a Glock 29 (3.8" barrel) and a Glock 20 (4.6" barrel). While the ammunition demonstrated good expansion and weight retention, the measured velocities were significantly lower than advertised, leading to a critical assessment of its true 10mm performance.
This video offers a comprehensive review and opinion on various firearms and calibers. The speaker, with over 40 years of experience, discusses his preferences for 10mm handguns, critiques Glock's product strategy, and recommends specific firearms for home defense and shooters with limited hand strength. He also shares insights on the obsolescence of .40 S&W and suggests budget-friendly optics.
This video delves into the potential collectability of the short-lived Glock Gen 5V, comparing it to previous generations like the RTF2. The speaker, demonstrating high expertise in firearm ergonomics and history, analyzes rumored Glock Gen 6 features including a new optics system, enhanced grip texture, and frame modifications. He offers a practical perspective on whether these updates warrant an immediate upgrade for existing Glock owners.
This video, presented with a cautionary tone by a firearms reviewer, identifies five handguns potentially unsuitable for senior citizens in 2026 due to physical limitations. It highlights issues like excessive weight, heavy recoil, stiff slide manipulation, and poor sights on models such as the Sig Sauer P320 Full Size, Kimber Ultra Carry II, Ruger LCP, Glock 29, and S&W 340PD, emphasizing that these are not necessarily poor firearms but may present challenges for users with reduced hand strength or arthritis.
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