Videos tagged with Hammer Follow

This video discusses a lawsuit filed by a Texas Ranger against Staccato, alleging an uncommanded discharge of a Staccato P pistol resulted in severe hand injuries and $1 million in damages. The lawsuit claims the pistol is defectively designed, prone to hammer follow due to debris buildup in the trigger mechanism, leading to uncontrolled rapid fire. Staccato's response included inspecting and repairing the pistol, and offering inspections to other Texas Rangers.

This video provides a technical overview of the Apache Arms carbine, focusing on its internal mechanisms and potential failure points. It details the magazine release, the bolt's simplicity, and the critical function of the hammer's concave section in relation to the disconnector to prevent hammer follow and jamming.

Reno May details recurring issues with the Geissele SD3G trigger, specifically hammer follow and dead triggers, which he has experienced across multiple firearms. While acknowledging the trigger's speed potential, he expresses disappointment and uncertainty about future purchases due to these reliability concerns, especially in high-stress scenarios. He is documenting the issue for Geissele's review.

This video exposes firearms with a history of accidental discharges due to design flaws or aftermarket modifications. It details issues with early Sig Sauer P320 models lacking trigger safeties, Taurus PT111 Millennium Gen 2 and PT24/7 models with unreliable internal safeties, pre-2006 Remington Model 700s with faulty trigger connectors, and Smith & Wesson M&P Shield EZ models prone to hammer follow. The video also warns against modifying Glocks with aftermarket triggers or auto switches, emphasizing that custom parts can compromise safety.

This video demonstrates the 'run it till it breaks' philosophy for practice firearms, using an Atlas Titan as an example. Instructor Ben Stoeger highlights how extensive use can lead to component failure, such as a broken hammer and hammer following due to a fouled disconnector channel. The key takeaway is that even seemingly clean firearms can experience malfunctions under heavy use, emphasizing the importance of understanding wear patterns and performing maintenance to ensure reliability.

This review details the performance and wear of a Staccato XC pistol after 25,000 rounds. The presenter, Ben Stoeger, discusses reliability, noting only intentional lube starvation caused malfunctions. Key observations include excellent slide coating durability, significant Magwell wear, slight rust on etching, and the eventual softening of magazine springs requiring replacement. Hammer follow was experienced around 20,000 rounds and addressed by adjusting sear tension.

This video discusses trigger weight preferences for the Staccato P and other firearms, emphasizing the importance of feel and predictability over just pull weight. The instructor, Ben Stoeger, highlights that a good trigger allows the shooter to feel what's happening during the pull, including takeup, wall, and overtravel. He contrasts the Staccato P's 3.5lb trigger with the lighter 2.5lb trigger on the Staccato XC, noting the P's slightly heavier pull offers a margin of reliability for duty use. Stoeger also touches on undesirable trigger characteristics like stacking, hitches, and overly light return springs that can hinder feel and reliability.

This video provides an update on the Staccato XC and P pistols after significant round counts. The speaker discusses the Staccato P's stiffness after 3,000 rounds and the Staccato XC's development of hammer follow twice around the 13,000-15,000 round mark. A fix involving sear tension adjustment by a 'Staccato nerd' resolved the issue, highlighting a common maintenance point for high-round-count 2011s.

This video discusses the conviction of Matthew Hoover for manufacturing and possessing machine guns, specifically related to auto key cards. The speaker highlights that the "auto key cards" were essentially pieces of metal with laser etching, not fully manufactured machine guns as sold. The ATF's success in making one functional reportedly involved inducing "hammer follow," a malfunction, rather than a proper disconnector function. The video also touches on the legal interpretation of "poking the bear" and the importance of financial support for legal defense.

This guide details the break-in and potential troubleshooting for the Legion Precision Custom 2011, a limited edition firearm. It covers disassembly, cleaning, and crucial trigger adjustment to prevent common malfunctions like hammer follow. The video emphasizes a methodical approach to ensure reliability for competition or home defense use, drawing on the speaker's high authority in firearms review.

This video details five key takeaways from the 2022 USPSA Racegun Nationals, focusing on lessons learned from a personally challenging experience. The speaker emphasizes the critical importance of reliable equipment, proper sight zeroing, effective mental management of competition anxiety, practicing with diverse moving targets, and refining shooting 'indexing' for close-range steel. These insights are presented to help other competitors avoid similar rookie mistakes and improve their performance.

Brandon Herrera, an AK-platform expert, critically analyzes a .22 LR conversion kit for AK-pattern rifles. He details significant reliability issues including feed failures, extractor malfunctions, and dangerous 'runaway' full-auto fire caused by hammer follow. The kit exhibits poor machining, leading Herrera to deem it unreliable and unrecommendable despite its low price point.