Videos tagged with John Moses Browning Design

The Springfield SA-35 4-inch is a modernized take on the classic John Moses Browning Hi-Power. It features forged carbon steel construction, a 4-inch cold hammer-forged barrel with a 1:10 twist, and improved sights. The pistol omits the magazine safety found on original Hi-Powers and includes an enhanced feed ramp for modern defensive ammunition, with a 15-round capacity. Initial testing showed good reliability with only one failure to feed out of approximately 300 rounds.

This video explores the Ithaca Model 37 shotgun, highlighting its iconic status in horror and sci-fi cinema. Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson details its design origins, unique bottom-ejection system, and specific variants like the 'DS Police Special'. The discussion emphasizes its prevalence in films such as 'Aliens', 'The Terminator', and 'Saw', and its enduring appeal due to its reliability and distinctive features.

This review of the Browning Hi-Power Mark III highlights its historical significance as one of John Moses Browning's last designs, its military service, and its iconic status. The video details its features, including the double-stack magazine, single-action trigger, and classic aesthetics. It also covers practical aspects like field stripping, maintenance, and potential drawbacks such as hammer bite for larger hands.

This video details a controversial project to modernize a Colt 1903 Pocket Hammerless pistol. While the presenter, James Reeves, initially appears to modify a family heirloom, he later reveals it was a prank using a separate pistol. The project involved custom Cerakote finishing by Monsoon Tactical and the installation of a Sig Romeo Zero optic, highlighting the challenges of milling vintage slides.

This episode of American Rifleman Television delves into the history of Remington shotguns, highlighting their evolution from early hammer guns to the influential John Moses Browning-designed autoloaders. It contrasts Remington's early side-by-side models with the later success of pump-action designs, particularly the Winchester Model 12, and discusses Remington's efforts to compete in the repeating shotgun market.