Videos tagged with Mec-Gar Magazine

This video provides an expert-level review of the new Staccato HDC 3.6, a subcompact 2011 pistol designed for concealed carry. The host, TheFirearmGuy, highlights its unique features like the absence of a grip safety, integrated thumb ledge, and ambidextrous controls. The review covers its performance at the range, including recoil management and trigger quality, and discusses the Premier package details and pricing.

This guide details how to convert a Sig Sauer P226, originally chambered in .40 S&W or .357 SIG, to also fire 9mm Luger. The process involves swapping barrels, recoil springs, and using dedicated magazines. While offering ammo flexibility, potential issues like increased parts wear and reliability concerns with 9mm conversion barrels are discussed.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the Century Arms Centurion 14, a clone of the Browning Hi-Power. The video, presented by Sootch, a respected firearm reviewer, demonstrates a practical approach to firearm maintenance. It covers the steps from ensuring the firearm is unloaded to cleaning and reassembly, highlighting the importance of proper procedure for reliable firearm function.

This review of the Beretta 80X Cheetah, presented by Mrgunsngear, offers a detailed look at a modern update to a classic design. The expert assessment highlights its optics-ready slide, improved ergonomics, and a highly-regarded DA/SA trigger. The review covers magazine compatibility, disassembly, and performance over 1,200 rounds, concluding it's a premium option for concealed carry or home defense.

Massad Ayoob, a renowned firearms instructor, demonstrates the surprising capacity of a 'shoot-me-first' concealment vest. He showcases how the vest can carry a variety of everyday items, including personal care products, sustenance, reading material, and crucially, multiple firearms and magazines. This highlights a practical approach to concealed carry that prioritizes preparedness and accessibility.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Wilson Combat SFX9 4-inch HC, emphasizing its tool-less disassembly for routine maintenance. The video highlights the firearm's T6-7075 aluminum frame, X-TAC grip pattern, and the Enhanced Reliability System (ERS). It's presented by Wilson Combat, showcasing their expertise in defensive handgun design and manufacturing.

This video introduces the new Springfield Armory SA-35 High Power, a 2021 release. It highlights the pistol's modern updates to the classic High Power design, including a forged-steel frame and slide, cold-hammer-forged barrel, matte-blue finish, and checkered walnut stocks. Key improvements mentioned are the removal of the magazine-disconnect safety for a better trigger, a redesigned rowel hammer to prevent 'hammer bite,' upgraded sights with a tactical ledge, an improved single-side thumb safety, and an increased 15-round magazine capacity from Mec-Gar. The video encourages viewers to watch a range test and visit americanrifleman.org for more information.

This review of the Girsan MC28 SA T, an M&P clone imported by EAA Corp, highlights its budget-friendly price point (around $400 with an ADE red dot) and solid performance. Instructor sootch00, with extensive experience, details its features, magazine compatibility, trigger pull (averaging 4.5-5 lbs), and reliable range performance. The review emphasizes its value for those seeking an optics-ready, striker-fired pistol inspired by a popular design.

This guide details a training session with the Beretta M9A3, focusing on practical shooting drills. It covers initial firing, addressing malfunctions, practicing combat reloads, and evaluating accuracy on paper targets. The session emphasizes range etiquette and firearm handling skills, as demonstrated by Autumn's focused and safety-conscious approach.

This review of the Girsan Regard MC, a Turkish-made clone of the Beretta 92 imported by EAA, provides an expert-level assessment from Justin Opinion. The review details trigger pull weights (DA: ~10.6 lbs, SA: ~6.5 lbs), reliability with one stovepipe malfunction in 200 rounds, and accuracy at 11-12 yards. It highlights the pistol's value for its price point, despite minor ergonomic dislikes like finger grooves.

This review by Buckeye Ballistics provides an expert assessment of the Girsan Regard MC 9mm, a budget-friendly clone of the Beretta 92. The host highlights its smooth action, impressive trigger for its price point, and reliable performance with various ammunition types, including a successful 100-yard accuracy test. The firearm is noted for its good value and potential for parts compatibility with genuine Beretta components.

This video details a dust test on the Beretta M92A1/M9, conducted by InRangeTV's Ian McCollum and Karl Kasarda. The test simulates harsh desert conditions using a leaf blower to blast the firearm with sand. It highlights the M9's susceptibility to dust ingress due to its open-slide design and magazine issues, particularly with USGI magazines, leading to significant malfunctions. The analysis provides expert insights into firearm reliability under environmental stress.