Videos tagged with Metal Magazine

This TFBTV spotlight focuses on Glock's new all-metal 15-round magazines for the G43X and G48. These magazines offer a significant capacity increase, elevating the slimline pistols into contention with full-size duty handguns. The reviewer notes the premium feel of the metal construction and confirms their reliable performance in testing.

This video compares the Gearson Witness Match X 2011 with the Daráia Arms D9Z, highlighting the D9Z's affordability and features. The D9Z is presented as a compact, optic-ready pistol, a clone of the Glock Gen 4, with a precise trigger and a 15-round metal magazine. Its accessibility makes it difficult to keep in stock.

This video provides a comparative review and reliability test of several micro AK-style firearms, including the Hellpup Mini, Draco Micro, and VSKA Micro. The presenter, Yoki Sturrup, focuses on magazine compatibility and operational reliability, testing with PMAGs, Bulgarian metal magazines, and other aftermarket options. The review highlights significant malfunctions with certain firearm-magazine combinations, particularly with the VSKA, while the Hellpup and Draco show improved performance with metal and Bulgarian magazines.

This video showcases a custom lasered metal magazine for the Staccato HD, manufactured by Mecgar, featuring a unique tiger stripe pattern. It also demonstrates the compatibility of these magazines with a Norso Glock setup equipped with an SLR Rifleworks magwell, highlighting a perfect fit and proper function.

This video reviews the NeoMag and NeoMag G, innovative pocket magazine carriers designed for concealed carry. The presenter explains how these magnetic devices allow users to carry an extra magazine discreetly, appearing like a pocket knife. He details the differences between the single-magnet original NeoMag and the dual-magnet NeoMag G, recommending the latter for better retention, especially with Glock magazines.

This video reviews Mec-Gar's new aftermarket metal magazines for Glock pistols, highlighting their design and functionality. The presenter demonstrates the ease of disassembling the magazine base plate for cleaning and reassembly, noting that all components remain captured on the spring. The review also covers the magazine's performance in both Glock firearms and Glock-clone pistols like the Ruger RXM.

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 video provides an overview of the new SIG MCX SPEAR, highlighting changes implemented after winning the NGSW contract. Key updates include weight reduction through the removal of QD cups and the forward assist, an improved polymer-over-molded charging handle, a more ergonomic handguard, and a purpose-built metal AR-10 style magazine. The presenter notes that the XM7 configuration, suppressor, and 6.8x51mm ammunition will be commercially available.

The ATI GSG Firefly is presented as an affordable and fun rimfire pistol, ideal for plinking and introducing new shooters to firearms. It features a lightweight polymer frame, a threaded barrel, white dot sights, a functional decocker, and a decent trigger for its class. The pistol comes with a 10-round metal magazine and a hard case, offering good value for its price point.

Magpul introduced the T-MAG, a DOD-approved translucent AR-15 magazine, and the AEG 17, their first metal magazine for the SIG P320. The T-MAG allows for easy visual identification of ammunition types and round count, addressing a 17-year development goal. The AEG 17 offers a high-quality, corrosion-resistant alternative to OEM SIG P320 magazines.

Johnny Q, an experienced firearm enthusiast, demonstrates how to differentiate a real Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro from an airsoft replica. He uses tactile and mechanical demonstrations, including tapping the firearm and performing a dry fire, to highlight the weight and material differences. This video showcases proper firearm handling and knowledge of specific models.

This guide details the proper cleaning and maintenance procedures for both polymer and metal firearm magazines, emphasizing the importance of regular inspection and the use of dry lubricant to prevent dirt and residue buildup. The instructor, with apparent expertise, highlights common failure points originating from magazines and provides step-by-step instructions for disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly of various magazine types, including Glock, AR-15 PMAGs, and older USGI models. The use of Otis dry lube is recommended for its ability to lubricate without attracting contaminants, contrasting with traditional oils or CLP which should be used sparingly and externally on metal magazines only.