Videos tagged with Melanite Coating

The Springfield Armory Hellcat 380 is a micro-compact pistol designed for concealed carry, chambered in 380 ACP. It offers class-leading capacity with 11+1 in the flush-fit magazine and 13+1 with the extended magazine. The pistol features a factory-milled slide for micro red dot sights, an adaptive grip texture, and a 3-inch hammer-forged steel barrel with a Melanite coating for durability.

This video reviews 25 'criminally underrated' firearms, focusing primarily on pistol caliber carbines (PCCs) and compact handguns. It highlights models from Smith & Wesson, Kel-Tec, High Point, Ruger, Palmetto State Armory, CZ, and others, discussing their features, calibers, magazine compatibility, and price points. The review offers insights into value, portability, and specific use cases for each firearm.

This review of the RD USA Mark 1 Mod 1 Patrol Rifle highlights its promising features and value proposition at $1299, including B5 furniture, a nickel-Teflon trigger, and a 4150 CMV barrel. However, significant feeding issues were encountered, particularly with higher capacity magazines, suggesting potential tolerance problems with the magazine well or release. Despite these reliability concerns, the rifle demonstrated good gas system tuning, especially when suppressed, and a pleasant shooting experience when functional.