Videos tagged with Magazine Follower

This video details a frustrating experience with a Kel-Tec P15 Metal pistol that exhibited significant malfunctions, including trigger slippage and magazine follower issues, even after being returned to the manufacturer for service. The reviewer encountered repeated trigger failures and a complete stoppage, leading to the decision to send the firearm back to Kel-Tec a second time. The video highlights potential manufacturing defects and poor customer service outcomes.

This guide details how to use the HTS Dry-Fire Bullet Insert for enhanced dry fire practice, as demonstrated by professional firearms instructor John G. Johnson. The tool prevents slide lock on semi-automatic pistols, allowing for more realistic trigger reset training. Proper safety protocols are emphasized throughout.

This video reviews the Vang Comp +2 steel magazine tube extension for shotguns. The reviewer notes its solid construction and the inclusion of a stainless steel follower, reversible sling plate, and extra power Wolf spring. However, a significant issue is raised regarding the noisy sling plate adapter, which has excessive play and smacks the barrel.

This video provides a comprehensive comparison between polymer and metal AR-15 magazines, detailing their historical evolution, advantages, and drawbacks. It highlights key features like feed lip durability, follower design, and material resilience under various conditions, offering guidance for users to select the best option based on their specific needs and operating environment.

This guide details how to replace the magazine follower in a Glock double-stack magazine with a visually distinct 'Slushy Blue' polymer follower. The process, demonstrated by Lenny Magill from GlockStore, involves using a specialized tool for disassembly and reassembly, offering a simple modification to personalize and identify your magazines. The video highlights the ease of this upgrade for common Glock calibers like 9mm and .40 S&W.

This video highlights Mec-Gar as a superior aftermarket pistol magazine manufacturer. The presenter emphasizes that Mec-Gar produces the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) magazines for many firearm brands, including KCI, SIG Sauer, and Springfield Echelon. This direct manufacturing relationship ensures that Mec-Gar aftermarket magazines are identical in quality and construction to factory magazines, offering a reliable and durable option for shooters.

This guide, presented by Lenny Magill, founder of GlockStore, details how to differentiate between Glock Gen 3 and Gen 5 models. Key identification points include slide markings, the presence of an MOS plate, magazine follower color, frame pin configuration, slide stop lever design, and striker tip shape. Understanding these differences is crucial for proper firearm identification and accessory compatibility.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to AR-15 magazines, covering their anatomy, lifespan, maintenance, and available accessories. It compares popular options like Magpul PMAGs and DuraMag metal magazines, discussing round capacity, fitment, texture, and color variations. The content aims to educate new and experienced AR-15 owners on essential aspects of magazine care and selection to improve firearm handling and safety.

This video from Top Guns in Indiana aims to educate new firearm owners on basic terminology. It covers essential parts of a semi-automatic handgun, including the slide, barrel, muzzle, frame, trigger, trigger guard, magazine, manual safety (when present), slide stop/release, and chamber. The explanation is geared towards beginners who may be unfamiliar with these terms, emphasizing clear communication in a firearms context.

This guide details the tactical reload technique for AK-pattern rifles, specifically addressing the necessity of 'bumping' the magazine when using Yugoslavian (Yugo) bolt hold open magazines. Expert instructor Žiga explains that the bolt resting on the follower of these specific magazines creates friction, requiring a bump to dislodge the empty magazine. Standard AK magazines, which do not hold the bolt open, do not require this extra step.

This March 2021 QA episode from UN12 Magazine covers various firearms-related topics. The host, Dave, discusses the current difficult gun market and offers advice on purchasing smaller concealed carry handguns like the Taurus G3C, Glock 43X, or Sig P365, emphasizing the importance of reliability testing. He also addresses questions on shotgun modifications, including sling mount installation and stock repair for a Remington 870, recommending Nordic Components followers. The episode touches on cleaning hardened Loctite residue from receiver threads, inspecting muzzleloader chambers, building a compact 300 Blackout pistol, and comparing two-stage AR-15 triggers like the Geissele G2S and LaRue MBT. The host also mentions his current location in Ohio and his ongoing red dot handgun instructor class.

This video details the process of upgrading the Grand Power Stribog SP9A3 with an improved bolt and magazine followers. The reviewer highlights the differences between the original and upgraded components, emphasizing how these changes address potential wear and reliability issues. After installing the upgrades and conducting a 2000-round test, the firearm demonstrated zero malfunctions, indicating a significant improvement in performance.