Videos tagged with Magazine Feed Issues

This video provides an in-depth look at the Beardmore-Farquhar machine gun, a largely forgotten lightweight weapon developed in Britain. Curatorial Assistant Joe Ford details its design principles, historical context as a competitor to the Lewis gun, and extensive testing phases throughout the 1920s and 1930s. The video includes a detailed disassembly, highlighting the unique gas-operated, spring-compression mechanism and common issues like poor accuracy, stoppages, and component fragility, ultimately explaining why it never saw widespread service.

This review of the Rock Island Armory Tac Ultra MS 10mm 1911 highlights initial reliability issues, specifically failures to eject and extract, occurring within the first three magazines. The presenter discusses potential causes including magazine feeding problems, the need for more lubrication, and the possibility of a faulty ejector. Solutions explored include using different ammunition (ball ammo), upgrading to Wilson Combat magazines, and installing an EGW mag catch to improve feed ramp alignment. The presenter emphasizes the need for a reliable 10mm for backcountry defense against predators like bears, noting the pistol's all-steel construction contributes to manageable recoil, even less snappy than a 9mm.

This video argues that revolvers are inherently more reliable than semi-automatic firearms due to their simpler mechanical design and fewer moving parts. The speaker, TheYankeeMarshal, explains that while semi-autos may have fewer catastrophic failures, they experience a higher rate of correctable malfunctions. He details specific failure points in both types of firearms, emphasizing that the complexity of semi-automatic actions, including extraction, ejection, feeding, and magazine interaction, creates more opportunities for issues. The video also addresses common misconceptions and anecdotal evidence used to argue for semi-auto reliability.

The Boondock Ballistician reviews the PSA H&R 635, a 9mm PCC inspired by the Colt 635. While praising its comfortable ergonomics, minimal recoil, and clean aesthetics (lacking a forward assist), the reviewer encountered significant reliability issues, primarily attributed to straight-profile Uzi-style magazines. These issues included failure to feed and extract, and difficulty seating full magazines. The video also touches on the historical context of the design, its direct blowback operation, and the utility of the A1 carry handle for optics mounting.

This review of the Noreen BN36 30-06 carbine highlights its surprisingly light weight for an AR-10 platform rifle, weighing in at around 7 lbs unloaded. The reviewer found the side-charging action comfortable and noted the effectiveness of the muzzle brake in managing recoil, even with 180-grain ammunition. However, significant issues arose with the provided magazine, causing feeding problems and potentially contributing to bullet tip deformation with soft-point ammunition.

This video reviews the Ruger Mini-14, highlighting its simple, rugged design and accuracy. The presenter enjoys the classic wood finish and Garand-style action. A significant portion of the review focuses on the challenges and specific techniques required for magazine insertion, particularly with aftermarket magazines, which experienced feed issues. The rifle itself is praised for its reliability and fun factor when using its standard magazines.

This video strongly advises against using ProMag magazines for any critical application, including self-defense or concealed carry. The speaker highlights significant reliability issues, such as follower nose-diving and difficulty loading to full capacity, observed in a ProMag magazine compared to a factory SIG Sauer P320 magazine. The recommendation is to prioritize factory OEM magazines for preparedness, suggesting a minimum of six, and to reserve aftermarket options like ProMag solely for range use or malfunction testing.

This video unboxes and reviews the Glock 18c Gen 3 BB gun, comparing a new unit to a heavily used older one. The reviewer highlights common issues with the older model, such as paint chipping and magazine feed problems, likely due to wear and tear and cold gas effects. The new model is tested for performance, with initial issues noted regarding slide lockback, but full-auto fire is demonstrated. The importance of proper magazine break-in for BB guns is also discussed.

This review of the Dan Wesson TCP 9mm 1911 highlights its exceptional build quality, trigger, and accuracy, with the reviewer expressing significant admiration for its feel and performance. A notable issue encountered was the slide failing to lock back on empty magazines, which was tentatively diagnosed as a potential slide lock lever play or magazine interface problem. Despite this, the reviewer found the pistol to be 'stupid accurate' and a highly desirable firearm.

This review covers a Bear Creek Arsenal 7.62x39 AR-15 upper receiver. Initial testing revealed feeding issues attributed to magazines and steel-cased ammunition. After approximately 80-120 rounds and cleaning, the performance improved, suggesting a break-in period. The upper features an enhanced firing pin for better primer ignition, especially with harder steel-cased ammunition.

This review of the Atlas Gunworks Artemis 2011 pistol highlights its premium features and performance, positioning it as a 'supercar' in the firearms world. The discussion covers its competition-oriented design, soft-shooting characteristics, and meticulous build quality, while also addressing potential drawbacks like magazine compatibility and trigger weight considerations for different user profiles. The presenter emphasizes the importance of customer service and the overall refined shooting experience offered by Atlas.

This video provides an initial range impression of the Ruger P95, comparing it to the P89. The reviewer highlights the pistol's double-action/single-action trigger, ambidextrous controls, and overall build quality reminiscent of older Ruger designs. Potential issues with magazine springs and the slide's return to battery are noted, along with observations on steel-cased versus brass-cased ammunition performance.