Videos tagged with National Match

This video details a US Army National Match 1911, remanufactured by the Marksmanship Training Unit between 1955-1967. It highlights custom features like hand-fit National Match barrel and bushing, tight slide-to-frame fit, aluminum trigger, and stippling, emphasizing its exceptional accuracy and reliability testing standards. The video notes NM markings as a key identifier for these specialized pistols.

This video details the process of applying a rust blue finish to a 1911 pistol, a less common but traditional method for firearm finishing. The presenter explains the science behind bluing as controlled rust, the steps involved in the rust bluing process (rusting, boiling, carding), and discusses the aesthetic outcomes and potential variations due to different steel alloys and surface preparations. The video also covers other cosmetic modifications and functional adjustments made to the pistol, including trigger pre-travel reduction.

This video features a detailed look at the Colt Gold Cup National Match 1911 pistol. The presenter highlights its classic design, emphasizing the exceptional bluing as a key aesthetic feature. The video positions the 1911 as a timeless firearm, a 'cougar in a modern world,' and praises its shooting characteristics, calling it a 'sweet shooter.' It's presented as a beautiful and well-maintained National Match variant.

This YouTube video showcases a classic Colt 1911 NM Gold Cup chambered in .45 ACP. The description highlights its age (over 30 years old), original bluing, and a crisp National Match trigger and barrel. The content creator poses a question about its status as an "American classic" and a "two world wars champ," inviting viewer engagement. The video is presented as a visual appreciation and potential review of this iconic firearm.

This guide details a method for eliminating play and wobble in the rear peep sight of an M1A or M1 Garand rifle using JB Weld for a 'steel reinforced epoxy' modification. The process involves disassembling the sight, thoroughly cleaning and degreasing components, applying a release agent (shoe polish/wax), carefully applying JB Weld to specific internal surfaces, reassembling the sight, and allowing it to cure. The result is a solid, precise rear sight with zero tolerance for movement, enhancing accuracy.

This guide details the installation and use of P.J. O'Hare sight covers and a rear sight adjustment tool, specifically for a 1903 Springfield rifle. Expertly demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, the process involves careful removal and reattachment of protective covers for both front and rear sights, and the precise adjustment of the rear sight using a specialized tool for half-minute increments. The video emphasizes the ingenuity of vintage firearm accessories for competitive shooting.

This video provides a range review of the original Colt Gold Cup National Match 1911 in .45 ACP. The presenter highlights its suitability for competition straight from the store, its beautiful high-gloss blued finish, and its excellent shooting performance. Key features discussed include adjustable target sights, a wide adjustable trigger with a crisp break, and a National Match barrel. The review notes it retains classic 1911A1 characteristics like the original safety selector and lack of enhanced grip safety or front strap checkering. The content emphasizes the pistol's ability to enhance novice shooter performance and its overall enjoyment for punching paper or shooting cans, making it a great choice for 1911 enthusiasts.

This video provides an in-depth physical inspection of two Young Manufacturing Bolt Carrier Groups (BCGs), one standard and one National Match. The instructor, from the School of the American Rifle, meticulously examines various components, including the carrier, bolt, firing pin protrusion, cam pin, extractors, and gas key alignment. Several potential issues are identified, such as short firing pin protrusion on one bolt and gas key alignment problems on the standard carrier, highlighting the importance of detailed inspection for optimal firearm function.

This video from Guns & Gear Season 10 showcases the Springfield Armory M1A rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, highlighting its suitability for long-range shooting. Key features discussed include a national match grade barrel, adjustable sights, a competition-ready trigger, and a fully-adjustable stock. The segment originates from the Sportsman Channel and WildTV and is presented as a sponsored feature.

This guide details the process of glass bedding an M1A rifle, a technique used on National Match, Super Match, and M21 models to enhance accuracy. The process involves removing wood from the stock, applying a release agent to the action, filling the voids with ACR glass epoxy, and allowing it to cure. Once hardened, the action is separated, excess material is cleaned, and the rifle is reassembled for a tight, one-piece fit between the action and stock, reducing slop and improving consistency.