Videos tagged with Locking Block

This podcast episode covers various firearms-related topics, including firearm design concepts like combining Beretta's open-top slide with CZ75's internal slide rails, and discusses the Diamondback SDR and Kimber pistols. It also touches on practical advice for traveling with firearms, the safety of older ammunition like Norma 10mm, and opinions on the 38 Super caliber. The host also engages with viewer questions about merchandise and community support.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Beretta M9 pistol, a critical maintenance task. The video, presented by Chris Bartocci, also critically analyzes the US government's procurement of the M17/M18 system compared to the M9, highlighting historical context and technical specifications. Bartocci, with extensive firearms industry experience, offers a deep dive into the reliability and design choices of both platforms.

This guide details the field stripping process for the PSA Dagger, highlighting its similarities and key internal differences compared to the Glock 19 Gen 3. The video emphasizes the Dagger's value proposition, offering enhanced ergonomics and features at a budget price point, as explained by an experienced firearms reviewer.

This guide details the disassembly and inspection of a 1943 Mauser P.38, emphasizing the importance of checking matching serial numbers on the slide, frame, barrel, and locking block. It highlights original factory condition indicators like 'in the white' springs and specific Waffen proof marks (Eagle 135). The process includes safely removing the slide, recoil spring, and locking block, and reassembling the firearm.

This video details the process of designing and 3D printing a custom frame for a Glock 17L, aiming to improve aesthetics and ergonomics. The creator remixed a PY2A Glock 69 model, extending the front rail-less dust cover and adding custom stippling for enhanced grip. The build utilizes steel insert rails and a specific locking block, resulting in a unique, long-slide Glock pistol.

This video details a dust test on the Beretta M92A1/M9, conducted by InRangeTV's Ian McCollum and Karl Kasarda. The test simulates harsh desert conditions using a leaf blower to blast the firearm with sand. It highlights the M9's susceptibility to dust ingress due to its open-slide design and magazine issues, particularly with USGI magazines, leading to significant malfunctions. The analysis provides expert insights into firearm reliability under environmental stress.

This video provides insights into building the SS80, a Glock 43 compatible frame, and addresses common build issues. It details a fix for trigger reset problems by adjusting the connector's bend angle, a technique applicable to various Glock models. The presenter also discusses the SS80's frame design, comparing it to Polymer 80 frames and noting differences in the locking block installation.

This video provides a detailed review and technical breakdown of the Czech VZ 58 rifle, highlighting its differences from the AK-47. It covers the rifle's history, its unique operating system (striker-fired, short-stroke piston, locking block), and compares its components to the AK platform. The presenter emphasizes the VZ 58's robust construction, reliability, and distinct design features, noting its popularity among collectors.

This guide details the disassembly of the rare 1924 Garand Autoloading Rifle, a primer-actuated prototype that preceded the M1 Garand. Ian McCollum, a recognized expert in firearms history, demonstrates the process, highlighting the unique primer-actuated bolt system and tilting locking block. The video provides valuable insights into early autoloading rifle development and the historical context of military trials.

This guide details the operation of a Glock G17 Gen 4's 'Safe Action' system using a cutaway model. It explains the function of the three internal safeties (trigger safety, firing pin block, drop safety) and how they disengage sequentially during the trigger pull. The guide also illustrates the unlocking process, extraction, ejection, and re-chambering cycle, emphasizing the importance of understanding these mechanisms for troubleshooting and safe handling.

This comprehensive review by Chris Bartocci, a recognized expert with extensive military armory experience, debunks common myths surrounding the Beretta M9/92FS. Bartocci details the pistol's history, including its selection over the M1911, and addresses controversies like slide failures, attributing them to ammunition and high usage rather than design flaws. He highlights the evolution of critical components like the locking block and discusses magazine reliability issues, offering practical insights for owners and enthusiasts.

This 'From the Vault' episode showcases a heavily modified FN Hi-Power, originally an Israeli training pistol. The presenter details extensive gunsmithing performed on the firearm, including rehabilitating the breach face, fabricating a new locking block from tool steel, and installing a new FN barrel. Enhancements also include custom "rolling serrations" on the slide, Heinie sights, and a Cylinder and Slide extended safety, all finished with a polished, blasted, and parkerized treatment. The presenter emphasizes the Hi-Power's ergonomic grip and excellent shooting characteristics.