Videos tagged with Military Handgun Trials

This video discusses Glock's decision to cancel the civilian production of their Aimpoint-collaborated COA model. The speaker speculates on reasons ranging from production issues and demand underestimation to prioritizing law enforcement contracts, which still represent a significant portion of Glock's market share. The discussion also touches upon the ongoing issues with the SIG Sauer P320, particularly concerning its military adoption and alleged safety concerns, suggesting a potential shift in military sidearm preferences.

This video critically analyzes the US Army's Modular Handgun System (MHS) program, focusing on the selection of the Sig Sauer M17/M18 over the Glock 19X. The speaker argues the MHS program was a failure, citing extensive reliability issues, questionable testing protocols, and a flawed decision-making process heavily influenced by price. The analysis highlights specific failures in drop tests, double ejections, and trigger splintering, suggesting the M17/M18 did not meet rigorous military standards.

This comprehensive review by Hickok45 delves into the Glock 19x MOS, detailing its unique crossover design, Coyote Tan finish, and suppressor-height sights. The video showcases practical shooting demonstrations, reliability tests with various ammunition, and insights into its history as a contender in the U.S. Army's MHS trials. Hickok45's experienced assessment highlights the MOS system's utility and addresses specific features like magazine compatibility and mechanical offset.

This video discusses the perceived issues and unpopularity of the Sig Sauer M17/M18 and P320 within the US Army Infantry, contrasting them with preferred alternatives like the Beretta M9A4 and Glock 19X/Gen 5. The speaker, an active duty infantryman with extensive experience, posits a conspiracy theory suggesting that 'DOGE' (likely referring to a government oversight body) is investigating Sig Sauer's procurement practices, questioning how Sig won multiple multi-million dollar trials. The core argument is that Sig firearms are unreliable, prone to finish wear, and have safety concerns, leading to a desire for a return to more trusted platforms.

This review by Honest Outlaw provides an expert-level first impression of the new Glock 19X MOS. The assessment covers the pistol's design lineage, its updated features like the MOS and threaded barrel, and critical observations on magazine compatibility and trigger performance. The review concludes with a comparative analysis against key market competitors, offering a nuanced perspective on its value proposition.

This guide details the range performance of the Glock 19X, drawing from an expert assessment by Hickok45. It covers initial handling, accuracy evaluation across various targets at different distances, and specific observations on trigger feel, sights, and the unique Coyote Tan finish. The information is presented with high authority, reflecting the speaker's extensive knowledge of firearms and Glock designs.

This guide details the field stripping procedure for the Taurus PT 24/7 OSS Tactical, a pistol designed for the 2005 Joint Combat Pistol trials. The video, presented by TFB TV, demonstrates a comprehensive disassembly process, highlighting key internal components and the cold hammer-forged barrel. The instructor, with expert-level authority, emphasizes safety throughout the procedure.

This video provides a detailed comparison between the FN 509 Tactical and the Sig M17, both contenders in the military's MHS trials. It covers their included cases, magazines, physical attributes like color and dimensions, grip textures, triggers, barrels (threaded vs. non-threaded), optic mounting capabilities, and weight. The presenter highlights key differences in aesthetics, ergonomics, and included accessories, offering insights into which features might appeal to different users.

This video provides an in-depth review and comparison of the Sig Sauer P320, selected as the US Army's M17 service pistol, against its primary competitor, the Glock 19. It details the P320's modular design, its adoption process through the Modular Handgun Program, and contrasts its features, testing protocols, and perceived long-term viability with the established Glock 19. The presenter expresses concerns regarding the P320's limited testing duration and lack of extensive combat record compared to the Glock.