Videos tagged with Lightened Slide

The Glock 18 and 18C are select-fire machine pistols developed for military and law enforcement. The 18C features a compensated barrel and lightened slide to manage its high rate of fire (1100-1200 RPM). Key internal differences, like higher slide rails, prevent Glock 18 slides from fitting standard Glock 17 frames to deter illegal conversions.

The Glock 18 and 18C are select-fire machine pistols with a unique selector switch for semi-automatic or full-automatic fire. The 18C incorporates a ported barrel and lightened slide to mitigate muzzle flip and improve controllability during automatic fire. Understanding the internal mechanism, particularly how the slide interacts with the sear in full-auto mode, is key to its operation.

This Guns & Gear episode features an in-depth look at the new Ruger-57 pistol. The video highlights its key features, including ambidextrous controls, a lightened steel slide, fiber optic front sight, fully adjustable rear sight, optics-ready plate, and a 20-round magazine. The description also encourages viewers to explore the 5.7x28mm caliber and subscribe to Gun Talk for more firearm content and bonus features across various platforms.