Videos tagged with Hand Fit

This video details a US Army National Match 1911, remanufactured by the Marksmanship Training Unit between 1955-1967. It highlights custom features like hand-fit National Match barrel and bushing, tight slide-to-frame fit, aluminum trigger, and stippling, emphasizing its exceptional accuracy and reliability testing standards. The video notes NM markings as a key identifier for these specialized pistols.

This video showcases a custom 1911 pistol from Orisky Arms, chambered in 10mm. The presenter highlights its mirror-polished finish, all-steel construction, and hand-fitted tolerances, describing it as a work of art. The video poses a question to the audience: should this pristine firearm be shot or kept as a collector's item, with the decision to be made based on viewer feedback.

This review of the Bersa M2X1 highlights its surprising quality and modern features for its price point. The pistol is a 2011-style firearm with a 5-inch barrel, Holosun K pattern optic cut, and ambidextrous safety. It demonstrated impressive reliability, running flawlessly even with steel-cased ammunition, and offered outstanding practical accuracy comparable to higher-end handguns. The value proposition is strong, making it a compelling option in the 2011 market.

This review of the TTI Viper pistol, inspired by John Wick's new firearm in 'Ballerina,' focuses on its performance under challenging conditions, specifically with wet hands. The presenter highlights the pistol's 'island barrel' design for improved sight tracking and its controllable nature despite not being ported or compensated. The video also contrasts its high price point with its perceived value and discusses the effectiveness of its polymer grip in maintaining control.

This video addresses a listener's concern about thumb joint pain experienced while shooting a Glock 17. The instructor explains that this pain is often due to the firearm's grip angle and how it interacts with the shooter's hand, rather than improper grip technique. He suggests solutions like adjusting backstraps, modifying the grip with materials like JB Weld, or considering a different firearm with a more neutral grip angle, such as a Walther. The core message is that firearms should be modified to fit the shooter, not the other way around, especially when pain or injury is involved.

Ben Stoeger addresses a common question about operating a magazine release without breaking grip. He emphasizes that while reaching controls comfortably is ideal, it's secondary to proper gun fit concerning trigger reach and grip void. Stoeger advocates using technique to manipulate controls if necessary, rather than modifying guns to the point of accidental activation.

This video provides a follow-up review of the Les Baer Custom Thunder Ranch Gen II 1911 pistol. The presenter details its rarity, with only 65 units produced due to the dissolution of the partnership between Les Baer and Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch. Key features discussed include its hand-tuned, hand-fit construction, national match barrel, and the two-tone blue top/chrome bottom finish. Modifications like Wilson Combat magazine release and guide rod are also highlighted, alongside an assessment of its trigger pull weight.

This video showcases the Vulcan Machine Werks EL3V3N, a double-stack 1911 platform, with a focus on its new Commander length variant. The EL3V3N is presented as a highly customizable firearm, with options for finishes, porting, and optic footprints. The presenter highlights the hand-fit quality and smooth operation of the pistol, emphasizing its unique 'squareness' design.

The Bull Armory SAS2 Air is a competition-focused 2011 pistol designed for USPSA Limited and Limited Optics divisions. It features a hand-fit construction, a 5-inch ramped bull barrel, and an RMR-pattern optic cut. The pistol offers an exceptionally light and crisp trigger, averaging around 2 lbs, and comes with three 19-round 9mm magazines.

This video by Ben Stoeger emphasizes two critical dimensions for fitting a pistol to your hand: the available grip real estate for a firm connection and the distance from the backstrap to the trigger face for an effective pull. Stoeger advises against prioritizing dominant-hand control access, instead focusing on achieving a consistent grip and a straight trigger press. Modifications like thicker grip panels or reach reduction kits are highlighted as solutions for optimizing fit.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Les Baer Custom .45 ACP UTC (Ultimate Tactical Carry) 1911 pistol. The presenter highlights its value proposition, detailing features like hand-fitting, a checkered mainspring housing, and included night sights. Shooting impressions focus on accuracy, recoil management, and reliability with different ammunition and magazines, noting a single failure to feed with a specific magazine.

This YouTube video introduces the new Tanfoglio Defiant Stock Master Extreme pistol in .45 ACP. The description highlights that this is a hand-fit, ready-to-go version of the Stock Master, often including multiple magazines in its kit. It's available in different colors and comes loaded with accessories. The presenter asks for viewer opinions on this new .45 ACP model from the Tanfoglio Defiant line and provides links to their other firearm review playlists, including handguns, long guns, and gear, as well as a playlist focused on the Second Amendment.