Videos tagged with Grip Comfort

This video provides a comparative review of the HK CC9 against popular compact handguns like the Glock 26, Springfield Hellcat, and Sig Sauer P365 XL. Hickok45 focuses on shooting impressions, recoil, grip feel, and weight, offering insights into their performance for concealed carry and general use. He highlights how modifications like Talon Grips and Wilson Combat lowers can significantly enhance the feel and controllability of firearms like the P365.

The Yankee Marshall discusses preferred features in semi-automatic handguns, emphasizing hammer-fired, double-action/single-action mechanisms with good triggers, sights, and comfortable grips. He also touches on the practicality of using trigger scabbards as a safer alternative to traditional holsters in certain carry methods and addresses concerns about finish wear from internal retention devices.

The Walther PDP is praised for its exceptional grip comfort and security, with well-placed finger grooves. The trigger offers a decent takeup, a noticeable wall, and a clean break with a short reset. The primary drawback identified is the difficult-to-remove magazine disconnect on California-compliant models, potentially requiring a gunsmith.

This video provides a critical review of the Fusion Firearms XP Pro, a 2011-style 9mm pistol. The reviewer highlights its compatibility with Glock 17 magazines and notes its PVD barrel finish and aluminum grips. While acknowledging positive trigger and recoil characteristics, the review points out grip comfort issues and suggests that superior budget 2011 alternatives might be available, ultimately awarding it a 6.6/10 rating.

This review of the M&P Shield, presented by a firearms enthusiast, details personal experiences and common complaints. While acknowledging its historical significance in concealed carry and its affordability, the reviewer highlights issues with grip comfort, magazine insertion, trigger feel, and recoil. The video contrasts the Shield with newer micro-compact options like the P365, emphasizing the importance of dedicated training for managing recoil in smaller firearms.

This review of the Smith & Wesson 640 highlights its suitability as a 'smooth plinker' with light loads. The reviewer notes the comfort of the larger grip but also its potential to interfere with reloads. Adjusting to the specific sights is also mentioned as a learning curve.

This video compares the Stoeger STR9-C and the Canik MET MC9 L as everyday carry (EDC) pistols. While the Stoeger STR9-C is highlighted for its superior performance and reliability in shooting tests, the Canik MET MC9 L is favored for its comfortability, grip, and concealability. Both firearms are discussed in terms of trigger quality, capacity, and overall value for their price points.

This lesson emphasizes that while concealability is important for new concealed carriers, the capability of the firearm to be effectively operated by the user should be prioritized. The instructor uses the Sig Sauer P365 and P365X Macro as examples, highlighting how a slightly larger grip and longer sight radius can significantly improve shooting performance, which is crucial in a self-defense scenario.

This video compares the Glock 20 and Glock 40, both chambered in 10mm, to determine if size impacts shooting experience and accuracy. The presenter found the Glock 40, with its longer barrel and overall length, offered better control and accuracy compared to the Glock 20, despite both having sharp magazine releases. The Glock 29 is mentioned as being even snappier due to its compact size.

This video provides a range review of the Taurus Model 85 snub nose revolver. The reviewer highlights its comfortable grip, minimal recoil, and accuracy at 10 yards, comparing it favorably to Smith & Wesson J-frames and Colt Detective Specials. The firearm demonstrated good performance with both 148-grain copper-plated wadcutters and 130-grain FMJ ammunition.

This video details a 1200-round test of the Hudson H9 pistol, highlighting its unique 1911-style frame with a striker-fired mechanism and low bore axis for reduced recoil. The reviewer discusses reliability issues encountered, particularly around the 800-round mark, which were mitigated by lubrication. Comfort issues with the beavertail for larger hands and wear on the magazines are also noted.

This review of the Tisas ZIG PC 1911 by Zenith Firearms, presented by GBGuns, highlights its impressive out-of-the-box features and value. The experienced speaker notes good ergonomics, a clean trigger break despite initial stiffness, and a magazine release that loosens with use. It's considered a capable and comfortable platform, particularly for those looking to customize a 1911 build, offering significant bang for the buck.