Videos tagged with Open Slide Design

This video provides first impressions and initial firing of the PSA Sabre Dagger, a duty-rated Glock clone. The presenter details the firearm's features, including a fluted barrel, open slide design, direct-mount optic capability, and flared magazine well. Initial accuracy testing demonstrates the pistol's ability to stack rounds precisely, with the optic zeroed quickly at approximately 10 meters.

This video offers a personal review of the Beretta M9 family of handguns, focusing on the M9A4. The speaker, drawing from 12 years of experience including military service, highlights the M9's reliability, accuracy, and simple design, particularly its open slide. He discusses common training challenges with its double-action/single-action trigger and identifies the locking block as a potential failure point. The review is framed as a kitchen rant, sharing personal experiences and recommendations.

This review covers the E.A.A. Girsan MC14G84, a Turkish-made pistol that clones the Beretta Model 84. The presenter highlights its double-action/single-action capability, manual safety allowing for cocked-and-locked carry, and the absence of a magazine disconnect. The review also touches on its 380 ACP caliber, open slide design, and a suggested loading technique for those with difficulty racking the slide.

This video reviews the Beretta 71 .22LR pistol, highlighting its compact size, single-stack design, and unique open-slide configuration. The discussion focuses on the firearm's import status, specifically the necessity of a 'fake suppressor' to meet US import requirements, and its threaded barrel. The Beretta 71 is presented as a collectible item for Beretta enthusiasts and .22LR fans.

This video details a dust test on the Beretta M92A1/M9, conducted by InRangeTV's Ian McCollum and Karl Kasarda. The test simulates harsh desert conditions using a leaf blower to blast the firearm with sand. It highlights the M9's susceptibility to dust ingress due to its open-slide design and magazine issues, particularly with USGI magazines, leading to significant malfunctions. The analysis provides expert insights into firearm reliability under environmental stress.

This review of the Beretta 92FS by Regular Guy Training LLC offers a candid assessment from a professional firearms instructor. While praising its accuracy, reliability, and ergonomics, the instructor highlights specific criticisms, particularly regarding the slide-mounted safety/decocker. The video provides detailed insights into the pistol's operation, including a demonstration of field stripping and an explanation of its unique falling locking block mechanism.