Videos tagged with Mountain Gun

This video features a casual "shoot-a-round" session where the creator discusses topics while plinking with two firearms. The guns featured are a replica 1860 Henry Rifle chambered in .44-40 and a new Smith & Wesson 617 Mountain Gun that is experiencing double-action firing issues. The video also highlights several sponsors and provides links to the creator's other channels and social media platforms.

The 'Mountain Gun' is a specific Smith & Wesson revolver design optimized for reduced weight, featuring a tapered barrel and often a round butt frame. Originally conceived for hikers and climbers needing a powerful yet packable sidearm, it offers magnum caliber protection without the bulk of standard hunting revolvers. Key models like the Model 629 Mountain Gun prioritize practicality and durability for outdoor use.

This YouTube video showcases a range of new firearm releases from Smith & Wesson. Featured models include the FPC 22, M&P 22X, the highly anticipated 610 and 617 Mountain Guns, and the M&P15 AXE. The presenter hints at another upcoming release scheduled for July 29th, encouraging viewers to stay tuned for more.

Hickok45 reviews the Smith & Wesson 686 Mountain Gun in .357 Magnum, demonstrating its 7-round capacity by shooting at a cowboy silhouette. He humorously notes the irony of using a 'Mountain Gun' away from mountains, while showcasing accurate shooting.

This video, 'Sunday Shoot-a-Round # 268', features Hickok45 on his private woods range engaging in casual plinking with his S&W .45 Colt Mountain Gun. The description mentions ongoing discussions and highlights various sponsors and associated YouTube channels for viewers interested in more content, including clips, talks, and Patreon membership. It emphasizes firearms safety, responsible gun ownership, and educational/entertainment purposes, explicitly stating they do not sell firearms or perform modifications.

This video details the controversial Smith & Wesson internal lock, its origins in a 2000 agreement with the Clinton administration, and the subsequent industry backlash. It explains the lock's mechanism, the reasons for enthusiast dislike (political symbolism, aesthetics, reliability), and discusses alternatives like quick-access safes and aftermarket removal kits. New S&W revolver variants are now being produced without the lock.

This video features Hickok45 enjoying a casual "Shoot-a-Round" session in the woods, specifically plinking with his Smith & Wesson .45 Colt Mountain Gun. The description emphasizes a relaxed atmosphere of "yakking" while shooting. The video promotes various Hickok45 associated channels and Patreon, as well as sponsors like SDI, Alabama Holster, Talon Grips, and Ballistol. It reiterates that the content is for educational and entertainment purposes, produced by professionals with an emphasis on firearm safety and responsible gun ownership on a private range.

The S&W Model 625 Mountain Gun in .45 Colt offers a lighter, tapered barrel for easier carry while retaining the N-frame's robust platform. It's compared to historical models like the 1917 and 25, highlighting the evolution of .45 revolvers. The review covers specialized Underwood Extreme Penetrator ammo and demonstrates accuracy at range, noting minor sight adjustments.

This video details the Krupp 50mm mountain gun designed for Siam (Thailand) around 1906. It highlights the gun's modular design for easy transport by man or animal, breaking down into multiple components. The presentation covers its simple breech mechanism, unique recoil absorption via a spade, and the offset sighting system. Notably, these guns are NFA exempt in the US, and ammunition can be hand-loaded.

This video features an 18-inch "Mountain Gun," described as a blend of a general-purpose rifle and a SPR (Special Purpose Rifle). The creator intends to create more videos on the subject in the future. The description also includes a link to their Instagram page.

This video details the Vickers Sons & Maxim 2.95" Mountain Gun, a 75mm howitzer with a unique recoil mechanism where the barrel and breech reciprocate. It highlights the gun's historical use, including by General Pershing during the Pancho Villa raid. The intricate breech operation, firing mechanism via lanyard, and complex gear systems for elevation and traverse are demonstrated.

The Krupp 50mm Mountain Gun (Thai Model 1902) was designed for extreme portability, capable of being broken down for mule or elephant transport. Notably, 48 were ordered by Siam, and 30 imported into the US are NFA-exempt. Its design prioritizes mobility over recoil management, featuring a sliding carriage and manual windage adjustment.