Videos tagged with Magazine Tuning

This guide details the installation of the CSRG Competition Follower & Spring Kit into a Staccato G3 20-round magazine, enabling a capacity increase to 24 rounds. The process involves disassembling the magazine, replacing the follower and spring, and then testing the modified magazine for reliability. It's noted that this modification results in the magazine no longer locking the slide back on an empty chamber, making it a specialized tool for competition or specific concealed carry setups. Instruction is provided by TallShotTony, an active competition shooter with demonstrated technical proficiency.

This video features Ben Stoeger discussing the nuances of 2011 platform firearms. Key topics include the preference for metal frames with comfortable grips, the impact of barrel length on recoil and handling, and the evolution of grip and thumb safeties. Stoeger also touches on aggressive grip textures, the potential for metal frames to cause hand fatigue over extended shooting sessions, and preferences for magazine wells and functional slide stops.

This video delves into a detailed comparison between the CZ Shadow 2 and various 2011 platforms, focusing on owner experience, reliability, and maintenance. Ben Stoeger, a seasoned firearms instructor, argues that while 2011s may require less initial tinkering for basic function, Shadows, when properly set up and maintained, can be highly reliable competition tools. The discussion highlights the nuances of extractor care, trigger modifications, and the impact of ammunition choices on performance. Stoeger emphasizes that the perceived 'hassle' often stems from pushing firearms to their absolute limits for competition, a practice that requires meticulous attention regardless of the platform.

This guide details the process of restoring a neglected Glenfield Model 25 .22 rifle. It covers complete disassembly, rust removal using steel wool and WD-40, minor cold bluing, and crucial internal adjustments like modifying the firing pin and replacing the spring to resolve misfires. The process also includes magazine tuning and stock refinishing, aiming to bring an old firearm back to functional life.

Alyssa Seymour demonstrates a common issue where 2011 magazines fail to drop freely from the pistol. She shows that after tuning, the magazines function correctly. This guide outlines the steps to diagnose and potentially fix such magazine fitment or friction problems, emphasizing safety and careful adjustment.

This video provides insights into the Staccato XC pistol from a competitive shooter's perspective. Ben Stoeger discusses the importance of proper lubrication, recommending a 'very wet' application and re-lubrication every 500 rounds. He also details his experience with the factory 7-pound recoil spring feeling too soft, leading him to install an 11-pound spring for a snappier return. Stoeger also touches on grip challenges related to the safety and trigger finger positioning, and praises the quality of his holster and magazine pouches.

This video demonstrates the process of installing a Taran Tactical Innovations (TTI) base pad onto a standard firearm magazine. It highlights the importance of using the provided TTI spring and follower to prevent malfunctions, as factory springs are not designed to work with extended base pads. The guide covers the disassembly of the original base pad, spring, and follower, and the reassembly with the new TTI components.

This discussion features firearms instructors Ryan, AJ Zito, and Brian Hill sharing their approaches to selecting defensive and practice ammunition, and diagnosing firearm malfunctions. They emphasize consistency in recoil impulse and point of aim between practice and defensive rounds, while acknowledging that perfect point of impact alignment isn't always necessary if the feel is similar. The instructors also delve into common malfunction causes, highlighting shooter-induced errors and ammunition quality as primary culprits, with a specific focus on the historical magazine issues with the 2011 platform.

This guide details tuning and maintenance for the Legion Precision 2011 Commander, focusing on magazine reliability and trigger performance. The video highlights the importance of hand-fitted components and custom tuning for optimal function. Expert insights from Tactical Toolbox emphasize meticulous attention to detail for custom firearm owners.

This video highlights Colt's 1911 pistols, specifically focusing on the 9mm caliber for competition shooting. It discusses the advantages of 9mm in competitive divisions like USPSA and IPSC due to higher magazine capacity compared to .40 S&W and .45 ACP. The Colt Gold Cup model is praised for its features like adjustable rear sights and integrated magwells, with an emphasis on the importance of properly tuned magazines, specifically mentioning Checkmate magazines as being pre-tuned for Colt guns.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of Bill Wilson and Ken Hackathorn, details critical factors for ensuring 1911 reliability. It covers the historical design context, the impact of ammunition profiles on feeding, proper extractor function and tension, and the importance of magazine lip geometry. The advice emphasizes understanding the 1911 as a system and selecting components and ammunition that work in harmony for optimal performance.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Atlas Chaos, an 'open gun' designed for competitive shooting like USPSA and IPSC. It details the features that contribute to its speed and flatness, including specialized calibers (9mm Major, 38 Super Comp), oversized magazines, a heavy steel frame, a tri-topped slide with weight reduction, and a multi-port compensator. The instructor emphasizes that every component serves a purpose in maximizing points per second, while also outlining the significant cost, maintenance, and specialized ammunition requirements associated with these high-performance firearms.