Videos tagged with Moon Clips

This review showcases three Smith & Wesson revolvers suitable for home defense, highlighting their unique features and calibers. The Model 19-5 is a classic .357 Magnum, the Model 69 is a compact .44 Magnum Combat Magnum, and the Performance Center Model 327 TRR8 offers an 8-shot .357 Magnum with modern tactical features like accessory rails and Cerakote finish. The speaker demonstrates expertise in firearm features and comparisons.

The Smith & Wesson M327 TRR8 is presented as a highly capable modern revolver, challenging outdated perceptions. Its key strengths include an 8-round capacity in .357 Magnum, integrated accessory rails for optics and lights, a superior trigger action comparable to high-end revolvers, and efficient reloads via moon clips. This makes it a formidable contender against semi-automatic handguns for various applications, including home defense and competition.

This review of the Chiappa Rhino 60 DS revolver, presented by Evan Brune, an Executive Editor of American Rifleman, highlights its distinctive design features. Key takeaways include the bottom-firing cylinder for reduced felt recoil, the use of moon clips for 10mm ammunition, and its versatile accessory mounting options via Picatinny rails. The manual of arms is also detailed, noting the unique single-action indicator.

This review of the Taurus Raging Hunter in .350 Legend highlights its suitability for handgun hunting with straight-wall cartridges. It details the revolver's robust construction, including dual locking latches and an oversized cylinder, and its features like Picatinny rails and a multi-port compensator. The guide emphasizes its manageable recoil compared to larger magnum calibers and its effective hunting range.

This video highlights the reintroduction of the Smith & Wesson Model 940 J-Frame revolver, an exclusive offering from Gallery of Guns in collaboration with Smith & Wesson. The video details the 9mm chambered, five-shot revolver's features, including its concealed hammer for snag-free carry, stainless steel finish, and VZ Diamond Black Cherry grips. It also points out the serrated u-notch rear sight paired with an XS Tritium night sight, a fluted 2.17" barrel, and the included three moon clips. Specifications such as frame size, action type, width, height, sight radius, and weight are provided. The video also credits Dave Hartman at Gunsite Academy for assisting with the review.

The Smith & Wesson Model 1917 revolver, chambered in .45 ACP, served as a crucial sidearm during WWI and WWII due to M1911 production shortages. While using rimless cartridges required moon clips for extraction, its manageable recoil and intuitive operation made it a reliable choice. The video highlights its historical significance, range performance, and legacy, even appearing in films like 'Fury'.

This YouTube video presents a countdown of the top 10 9mm revolvers, highlighting models suitable for concealed carry and self-defense. It emphasizes features like concealability, reliability, and firepower, comparing revolvers that utilize moon clips for fast reloads. The content aims to appeal to both experienced wheelgun enthusiasts and those new to revolvers, encouraging a potential switch from semi-automatic pistols. Specific models mentioned include the Diamondback SDR, Rock Island AL9.0, S&W 986, and Kimber K6s, with discussions on their performance, weight, and triggers.

This review showcases three distinct firearms: the Smith & Wesson 1894 lever-action rifle chambered in .44 Rem Mag, the uniquely finished Charter Arms Coyote revolver in .380 Auto utilizing moon clips, and a suppressed AR-15 with a Stag-15 lower and an Odin 1-10x28 LPVO. The video demonstrates practical shooting, loading techniques, and the performance of each firearm with specific ammunition and optics at an outdoor range.

This comprehensive review tests 16 different revolver speedloaders and loading devices, evaluating speed, ease of use, and cost. The Safariland Comp II emerges as the best all-around option, balancing speed, size, and price. For budget-conscious users, the HKS loader offers excellent value, while the Speed Beez excels in gun compatibility. The Jet-Loader is identified as the fastest for pure speed.

This video announces the new Diamondback SDR revolver for 2025, highlighting a compact 9mm Luger model with a 2" barrel. It features a six-round cylinder utilizing moon clips for easy loading and unloading, and a push-button captured cylinder crane for quick cylinder removal for cleaning. Diamondback also offers a 3" barreled variant and an all-black option for 2025. The description includes promotional links for the NRA.

This video details the practice of 'shaving' Webley revolver cylinders to accept .45 ACP ammunition via moon clips, a modification historically done due to .455 Webley ammo scarcity. It highlights the significant pressure difference between .45 ACP (19,000 PSI) and .455 Webley (13,000 PSI), warning against using standard .45 ACP. Steinel Ammunition offers a safe solution with a down-loaded .455 Webley load specifically for shaved cylinders.

This video provides a detailed review of the Smith & Wesson 325 Thunder Ranch Performance Center revolver chambered in .45 ACP. The reviewer highlights its unique scandium aluminum frame, making it exceptionally lightweight. A key point discussed is the necessity of using moon clips for shooting .45 ACP in this revolver, which the reviewer considers a minor drawback. The video also demonstrates the firearm being operated in both single-action and double-action modes. The content is intended for educational and entertainment purposes.