Videos tagged with Modern Classic

This entry details the handling and initial impressions of a SIG Sauer P226-XFIVE LEGION gifted to UFC fighter Bo Nickal by former Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan. The discussion highlights the firearm's 9mm caliber, smooth action, and its lineage as a modern interpretation of the P226, which was a standard sidearm for Navy SEALs. The segment emphasizes the appreciation for the gift and touches upon the firearm's tactical significance.

This review of the Smith & Wesson Model 1854 lever-action rifle, presented by Joe Kurtenbach of Guns & Ammo, highlights its blend of classic design and modern features. The rifle honors historical firearms while incorporating contemporary elements like a Picatinny rail and M-LOK slots. It is chambered in .44 Magnum, making it a versatile option for various shooting applications.

This comprehensive review of the Beretta 80x Cheetah, presented by hickok45, highlights its modern updates to a classic .380 ACP platform. With an expert's eye, he details the frame-mounted safety/decocker, compares its ergonomics and shootability to larger pistols like the 92FS, and discusses its advantages for shooters with limited hand strength due to its easier-to-rack slide and reduced recoil. The video also touches on the pistol's MSRP and its donation to the Tennessee Firearms Association.

This episode of the GUNS Magazine Podcast delves into the enduring appeal of the Browning High Power and the new Springfield Armory SA-35 clone. The discussion highlights the High Power's historical significance and common original drawbacks, contrasting them with the SA-35's modern improvements like better sights, trigger, and reliability. The hosts praise the SA-35's accuracy, build quality, and affordable price point, positioning it as a successful revival of a classic design.

This review provides an expert look at the Springfield Armory SA-35, a modernized Browning Hi-Power. The assessment highlights key upgrades like an improved hammer, extended safety, and modern sights, alongside performance data from accuracy and rapid-fire drills. The speaker, representing GUNS and American Handgunner Magazines, praises the pistol's quality, ergonomics, and value at its $699 MSRP, suggesting it's suitable for both immediate use and custom builds.

This video provides an expert overview of the Springfield Armory SA-35, a modernized take on a classic pistol. It highlights the firearm's construction, including forged steel components and a cold hammer-forged barrel, its 9mm caliber and 15+1 capacity, and ergonomic enhancements like a re-contoured hammer and extended safety. The presentation emphasizes the updated sight system and refined trigger, positioning the SA-35 as a capable modern defensive pistol.

This video review introduces the Uberti Silverboy, a modern take on the classic lever-action rifle that was a staple of the Old West. Chambered in .22 LR, the Silverboy aims to evoke the spirit of the mid-1800s while offering contemporary features. The description highlights the historical significance of lever-action firearms in the iconic era of the American West.