Videos tagged with Magazine Springs

This review of the Kimber 2k11 Pro, presented by a highly authoritative speaker with a competitive shooting background, delves into its Commander-sized 2011 platform. It highlights the pistol's aesthetic appeal, innovative features like an external extractor and advanced magazine spring design, and provides a detailed comparison against other high-end 2011 models. The assessment includes range performance, reliability over 1000+ rounds, and critiques on potential hot spots and sight compatibility with optics.

This video addresses the common practice of cycling carry ammunition and its potential implications. The presenter explains that repeatedly chambering and ejecting rounds can lead to 'setback,' where the bullet is pushed deeper into the casing, potentially increasing internal pressure. While modern firearms and ammunition are robust, this phenomenon is a factor to consider for reliability and safety. The advice is to inspect carry ammo for signs of damage or setback and to replace any suspect rounds to ensure optimal performance.

Mark Ryle, Manager of Product Testing at Colt CZ Group, discusses essential magazine maintenance and longevity. He emphasizes cleaning without oil to prevent grit accumulation and categorizing magazines based on their intended use (practice, match, carry) to manage wear. Ryle also touches on identifying when a magazine is no longer reliable due to wear or damage, highlighting that magazines are consumable items.

This video addresses a common question among firearm owners: how long can AR-15 magazines be left loaded without compromising their functionality? The host, Dave, investigates the potential degradation of magazine lips and springs over extended periods. To provide a definitive answer, he tests magazines that have been loaded since 2005, demonstrating the results of long-term storage. The content aims to offer practical advice for AR-15 owners regarding magazine longevity and reliability.

Instruction from Jerry Mitchell, a firearms expert with 30 years of professional revolver shooting experience, details common malfunctions in both revolvers and pistols. He covers issues like erratic trigger pull in revolvers due to debris, cylinder gap problems, and moon clip issues, as well as pistol malfunctions such as stove pipes, extractor problems, and magazine quality concerns. Mitchell emphasizes understanding equipment and potential failure points for improved reliability.

This YouTube video addresses a potential issue with Shield Arms Z9 magazines, questioning whether new springs have successfully resolved the problem. It delves into the specifics of the magazine functionality and any reported malfunctions.

This video, presented by Kevin Michalowski, Director of Content for USCCA, debunks four common firearm myths. It clarifies that magazine springs are not weakened by being fully loaded, bug-out bags are practical for any emergency, intervening in law enforcement situations requires caution, and dry firing is generally safe for modern firearms and crucial for training.

This video details the installation of Wolff springs in a Colt Mark IV Series 80 Government .380 pistol. The user replaced the recoil spring with a 12 lb Wolff spring and a corresponding firing pin spring. Additionally, the magazine springs were upgraded with +5 lb springs for three magazines. The owner reports an improvement in performance, but notes that the firearm still has issues with Fiocchi ammunition. They are considering a 13 lb recoil spring as a potential solution but acknowledge that the ammunition might be the root cause.

This YouTube video focuses on an update regarding a Colt Mark IV Series 80 Government pistol chambered in .380 ACP. The uploader has ordered Wolff recoil springs and magazine springs with the specific goal of resolving feeding issues experienced with the firearm. The video will likely detail the installation of these new springs and potentially a range test to assess the improvements.

This video from Wilson Combat demonstrates the process of installing extra power magazine springs into Glock magazines. The description highlights the benefit of this modification for enhancing reliable function, particularly in pistol caliber carbines such as the Wilson Combat AR9. The tutorial focuses on the technical aspect of upgrading magazine components to improve firearm performance.

Hickok45, a highly experienced firearms enthusiast, addresses the common question about leaving magazines loaded. He clarifies that static tension does not significantly degrade magazine springs; rather, the cycling of compression and decompression during loading, unloading, and firing is the primary cause of spring wear. This insight helps firearm owners with proper storage and maintenance practices.