Videos tagged with High Round Count Testing

This video details extensive real-world testing and maintenance of Walther PDP pistols by a firearms instructor with over 165,000 rounds through a single pistol. It covers common part failures, reliability under extreme conditions (including a double charge incident), and detailed cleaning protocols for competition-grade firearms. The insights provide valuable information for owners looking to maximize the lifespan and performance of their PDPs.

This comprehensive 21,000-round review of the Brownells BRN-4, conducted by Regular Guy Training LLC, highlights its robust performance in extreme cold-weather conditions and its compatibility with HK416 parts. The instructor, demonstrating high authority, showcases its reliability during night operations with NVGs and suppressed fire, emphasizing its durability and tactical application.

This video features an experienced firearms instructor discussing his transition from Glock to the Beretta 92 series after extensive testing. He details 26,000 rounds fired across multiple 92 variants, highlighting their reliability and performance advantages, particularly their flatter cycling and faster return to zero compared to Glocks. The instructor addresses common criticisms of the 92 series and concludes it offers a superior balance of safety and performance for combat and carry scenarios.

Ben Stoeger, a professional competition shooter and firearms instructor, provides an analytical assessment of the Staccato HD 4.5 after approximately 10,000 rounds. He highlights its fast, flat, and soft shooting characteristics due to the sight block but notes increased sensitivity to lubrication and cleanliness compared to the HD 4. The video details potential malfunctions like failure to go into battery when dry and dirty, emphasizing the need for diligent maintenance.

This video features firearms instructor Ben Stoeger discussing his negative experiences with Aero Precision AR-15 components, particularly bolts and barrels, after extensive training and high round counts. He contrasts this with the durability of BCM components, arguing that while Aero Precision may be budget-friendly, its components do not hold up to rigorous use, leading to frequent failures. Stoeger emphasizes that his assessment is based on practical, high-volume training, not theoretical or limited use.

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 provides a practical assessment of PVD firearm finishes by comparing a new Glock 19X with a factory FDE finish to a Zev OZ9C that has seen 4,000-5,000 rounds. The expert, Chase from Gunbros, demonstrates that the PVD finish on the Zev OZ9C holds up exceptionally well, with only minor wear noted around the optic cut. The analysis includes internal inspection, highlighting the durability of modern firearm coatings.

This video documents an extended durability test of the Anderson Manufacturing RF85 rifle, pushing past 2,000 rounds. The test focuses on the rifle's reliability and the performance of the DI Optical RV1 optic under high round counts. Initial observations note the 'RF85 treatment' appearing on the rifle after the first 100 rounds. After 500 rounds, zero failures were reported, with minor carbon buildup noted on the bolt carrier group and firing pin requiring cleaning. The test continues towards a goal of 3,000 rounds.

This expert-level review by Garand Thumb delves into the Knight's Armament SR-16 and SR-15, highlighting their evolutionary advancements over the standard AR-15 platform. The analysis covers proprietary internal mechanisms like the rounded bolt lugs and dual-spring extractor, emphasizing enhanced reliability and durability, with the speaker noting over 11,000 rounds through his SR-16 upper. Technical specifications and comparisons to industry standards are provided, showcasing the value proposition despite a higher price point.