Videos tagged with Internal Extractor

This video provides a detailed comparison between the Kimber DS Warrior and a 1918 Colt 1911, highlighting their similarities and differences. The review focuses on the historical lineage, modern adaptations like double-stack capacity, and the value proposition of the Kimber DS Warrior as an affordable entry into the 2011 market. It explores technical aspects such as barrel length, extractor type, and trigger feel, offering insights for both 1911 enthusiasts and those new to the platform.

This review of the Dan Wesson Specialist 9mm after 24,000 rounds highlights its performance and maintenance needs. While generally reliable when aggressively maintained, the video details specific part replacements like internal extractors and recoil springs. The reviewer also discusses handling characteristics, comparing the 5-inch barrel to the 4-inch Commander-sized version, and notes common 1911/2011 platform issues like magazine reliability and rust.

This video addresses the common concern about dropping the slide on a 1911 pistol with an internal extractor. The speaker suggests that modern metallurgy and manufacturing processes have largely overcome the historical issues that led to this caution. While acknowledging the lore, the speaker shares personal experience of repeatedly dropping slides and hammers on modern 1911s without issue, concluding it's likely safe for contemporary models.

Colion Noir provides an expert review of the Cabot Guns Insurrection, a double-stack 9mm 1911. He highlights its premium all-stainless steel construction, 'Tactical Brutalism' design, and advanced features like an internal extractor, optics-ready slide, and STI-pattern high-capacity magazines. Noir emphasizes the firearm's exceptional ergonomics, trigger reset, and recoil management, positioning it as a high-end offering in the 1911 market.

Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical provides an in-depth review of the Cabot Arms Rebellion 9mm 1911. This commander-style pistol features a lightweight aluminum frame, a stainless steel slide with a reverse two-tone finish, and unique design elements like a cone barrel and Cabot's proprietary internal extractor. The review highlights the pistol's premium fit and finish, custom touches, and its target market for high-end 1911 enthusiasts.

This video from Brownells' 'Smyth Busters' series, hosted by Steve and Caleb, investigates the myth of dropping a pistol slide on a chambered round breaking the extractor. They explain the differences between internal (like on a 1911) and external (Glock, Sig P365, M&P) extractors, detailing how extractor tension, beveling, and steel quality contribute to failure. While a properly functioning, high-quality firearm should withstand this, it poses a risk with poorly fitted or low-quality extractors.

This tabletop review of the BB Techs BB6 pistol highlights its unique design elements, stemming from the work of Wilhelm Bubitz, who previously worked for major firearms manufacturers. The review details features like an ambidextrous magazine release, an innovative optic mounting system, a closed-top slide for increased rigidity, and a barrel with a target crown. The field stripping process is also demonstrated, noting its similarity to certain Canik models.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1952 FN Browning High Power, as demonstrated by hickok45. It covers slide removal, spring and barrel extraction, and identification of key features like the internal extractor and dating codes on the barrel lug. hickok45, a veteran firearms educator, emphasizes safety and provides historical context for the design.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the Browning Hi-Power pistol, detailing its history, design evolution, and variations. It highlights John Browning's contributions, the pistol's military adoption, and its unique features like the high-capacity magazine. The discussion covers different models, including early FN production, post-war variants, and international copies like the FEG, with insights into their collectibility and market value.

The Yankee Marshal provides an expert comparison between a machine-fit Sig Sauer STX and a hand-fit Dan Wesson Specialist 1911, evaluating their suitability for his Every Day Carry (EDC). He details differences in slide serrations, sights, extractors, safeties, and crucially, the feel and performance of hand-fit versus machine-fit tolerances, concluding with trigger pull measurements. His assessment highlights how these factors influence his decision to switch his EDC to the Dan Wesson Specialist.

This video provides a detailed comparison of the Walther PPQ SC against other Walther models and a Canik TP9DA, highlighting key internal and external differences. The presenter, a firearms enthusiast, explains how the PPQ SC's design, particularly its reduced reciprocating mass and internal extractor, contributes to a faster cyclic rate and a more pleasant shooting experience compared to its predecessors and similar-sized firearms. The analysis also touches upon potential future caliber variations based on slide markings.