Videos tagged with Low Bore Axis

This video provides an expert overview of the Opos Venator smart pistol, highlighting its integrated touchscreen display for crucial data like magazine count, temperature, total rounds, and slide velocity. The instructor, demonstrating experienced authority, emphasizes the pistol's revolutionary low bore axis design for minimal recoil and its fully mechanical operation, assuring functionality even without battery power. The review also touches on the trigger quality and the firearm's Austrian origin.

This guide details the innovative design of the Chiappa Rhino 60DS .44 Magnum, focusing on its revolutionary bottom-firing mechanism that significantly reduces muzzle flip and recoil. Expert instruction highlights the firearm's construction from 7075-T6 aluminum alloy, integrated accessory rails, and ergonomic Hogue grip, all contributing to a more manageable shooting experience with powerful magnum cartridges. The guide emphasizes how this design makes the .44 Magnum more accessible for a wider range of shooters.

This review covers the OPOS Venator, a 9mm steel-framed pistol from Austria, showcased at IWA 2026. The firearm features a unique rotating barrel locking mechanism and a very low bore axis, contributing to exceptionally soft shooting and flat recoil. It offers versatile optic mounting options, either on a fixed rail or the moving slide. A prototype electronic module provides advanced analytics like a cartridge counter, gun temperature sensor, and slide velocity detection, even functioning without a battery. The presenters, with expert-level handling, found the Venator to be highly accurate and controllable after a slight adjustment to its unique recoil impulse.

This guide details techniques for shooting and reloading the Daniel Defense H9, drawing on insights from a Navy SEAL review. It emphasizes proper grip, sight acquisition using the U-notched rear and fiber optic front sights, and controlled trigger manipulation for accurate shooting. The guide also covers efficient reload drills, highlighting the importance of the pronounced magazine release and practicing with the H9's narrow magwell to achieve competitive times.

Travis from Rideout Arsenal introduces the Dragon pistol, highlighting its innovative design and extremely low bore axis. This design allows the barrel to align directly with the shooter's palm, resulting in a flat shooting profile with minimal muzzle rise, a feature never before seen in pistols.

This video introduces the Laugo Arms Alien Compact, a new offering for concealed carry based on their high-end competition pistol. Speaker Daylin Rodriguez highlights its low bore axis, hand-fit system, anodized finish, and ambidextrous options, noting its potential for reduced recoil and smooth shooting. The compact version aims to bring the performance of the full-size Alien to a more accessible format for everyday carry.

This video provides an expert-level showcase of the Rideout Arsenal Dragon, highlighting its innovative N-ROC (Non-Reciprocating Optics Carrier) and lever-delayed blowback system. The demonstration emphasizes how these features contribute to reduced muzzle flip and improved shooting dynamics, making it a noteworthy contender in the competition handgun market. The firearm is presented with high authority, detailing its technical specifications and design advantages.

This video provides a glimpse into innovative products showcased at the SHOT Show's New Product Center. It highlights the Kinetic Blossom Magpie 9mm magazine loader, the unique Rideout Arsenal Dragon handgun with its low bore axis and tool-less design, and the Caldwell Clayceptor portable clay launcher. The SHOT Show mobile app is also featured as a tool for attendees to gather product information.

This guide details the tool-less disassembly of the Rideout Arsenal Dragon, focusing on its modular components and the process for swapping the interchangeable front 'nose' piece. The firearm utilizes a unique lever-delayed blowback system and a non-reciprocating optics carrier. The guide emphasizes safety during the disassembly process.

This video showcases the Chiappa Rhino 60DS in .44 Magnum during a rapid-fire demonstration. The focus is on effective recoil management and maintaining accuracy under high-speed shooting conditions. The low bore axis of the Rhino 60DS is highlighted as a key factor in minimizing muzzle flip, allowing for consistent target engagement.

This review of the Daniel Defense H9, a pistol acquired from Hudson, highlights its hybrid 1911/striker-fired design, low bore axis, and all-metal frame. While praised for accuracy and flat shooting, the reviewer critically assesses its $1,400 price point as potentially overpriced compared to its predecessor. The review also briefly promotes SDI gunsmithing programs.

This guide details the key features and performance characteristics of the Daniel Defense H9 pistol, as presented by John Lovell. It covers the pistol's design elements like its low bore axis and straight-pull trigger, and its demonstrated effectiveness in reducing muzzle flip and felt recoil during live-fire exercises. The insights are valuable for understanding modern handgun ergonomics and performance engineering.