Videos tagged with Grip Safety

This review of the Springfield XDM Elite 9mm pistol delves into its controversial past regarding durability and tests its current performance. The presenter, Chris, an experienced reviewer, highlights the pistol's features, including its 1911-inspired elements and modern striker-fired design. Initial shooting impressions are positive, with good accuracy and capacity, though some ergonomic criticisms are noted. A significant portion of the review focuses on a reliability test, firing over 300 rounds without malfunctions, suggesting improved performance over older models, though long-term durability concerns persist.

This video demonstrates a basic handgun shooting session with a Fusion XP Comp, presented by Reno May. His wife provides initial feedback on the firearm's handling and features, highlighting its smoothness and the confidence-inspiring nature of the grip safety. The session focuses on familiarization and user experience rather than advanced marksmanship.

This video reviews the Rock Island Armory BBR 3.1, a compact .45 ACP pistol with a 10+1 capacity, highlighting its suitability for everyday carry. The instructor, demonstrating significant firearms expertise, discusses its features, performance, and compares it to other popular compact .45 ACP handguns. Key maintenance points, such as guide rod and spring replacement, are also covered.

Chris from Honest Outlaw provides an enthusiastic preview of the Palmetto State Armory Sabre 11P, a production-ready version of a previously seen prototype. He highlights its comfortable ergonomics, ambidextrous controls, grip safety, and a V8 port job designed for recoil reduction. The pistol features a full bull barrel and dust cover, with expectations of an affordable price point.

Summer, a seasoned shooter, revisits Staccato pistols after an initial dislike. She finds both the Staccato P and XL exceptionally accurate with smooth slides and superior triggers compared to her Kimber. However, she identifies significant ergonomic discomfort with the beavertail and grip safety on both models, preventing a purchase despite their impressive performance.

This expert-level overview of the Colt 1911, presented with high authority, details its physical specifications, including weight and length. It covers the pistol's semi-automatic, short-recoil, tipping-barrel, locked-breech operation, and highlights its ergonomics, trigger characteristics, and safety features like the grip and thumb safeties. The review also touches on its historical context as a WWI-era 'man-stopper'.

This video demonstrates how to bypass a 2011 pistol's grip safety using 'Goon Tape'. The presenter shows how the grip safety normally functions on a Sig Sauer GTO 2011 and then applies tape to permanently depress it, allowing the firearm to be discharged without a full grip. A brief promotion for the Sonoran Desert Institute is included, followed by a live-fire test confirming the bypass.

This guide details the installation of a suppressor on a Mini Uzi, which replaces the standard barrel nut. It covers the firearm's operation, including its open-bolt configuration, fire selector, grip safety, and unique ratcheting charging handle that functions as a drop safety. The Mini Uzi's design, adapted from the original Uzi, results in a high cyclic rate of approximately 1,000 rounds per minute.

The Smith & Wesson 1913 was an early semi-automatic pistol design based on the Clement patent. It featured a unique folding takedown system and a spring-loaded breech block switch for easier manual loading. However, its commercial failure was largely attributed to the adoption of a proprietary .35 S&W caliber over the more standard .32 ACP.

The Intratec Tec-38 is a unique two-shot derringer notable for its 1980s polymer construction and linear trigger. While innovative for its time, the design suffers from an excessively heavy trigger pull and internal components prone to breakage. Its operation involves a flip-open barrel assembly and a complex internal firing mechanism with a rocking lever selector.

This video expresses a strong negative opinion on the Smith & Wesson EZ pistol, detailing specific design flaws and operational issues. The presenter, Kim, highlights problems with the grip safety, accuracy issues (shooting to the left), difficulties when wearing gloves, and challenges with field stripping. The video also touches on gun buying advice and includes range time footage. It is presented by Geauga Firearms Academy, which offers other firearm-related content and training.

This guide breaks down the essential features to consider when choosing a first 1911 pistol. It compares different sight types (GI vs. Novak), trigger lengths, hammer styles, safety mechanisms (thumb and grip), and mainspring housing shapes. The video also touches on size variations like the Government and Commander models, the utility of accessory rails, and the ease of customizing grip panels.