Videos tagged with Optic Ready

Yoki Sturrup, a competitive shooter, recommends five handguns he owns for competition: Glock 34 Gen 5 MOS, Glock 17L, CZ SP-01 Shadow, Sig Sauer P320 X-Five Legion, and Staccato P Duo. He highlights their strengths for various disciplines like IDPA, USPSA, and Steel Challenge, emphasizing reliability, ergonomics, and performance features. The video serves as a personal recommendation guide for those seeking a competition-ready firearm.

This review covers the upcoming PSA Sabre-11 P, a 9mm pistol featuring a Wilson Combat barrel and trigger system. The 'P' denotes ported barrels, with a ported version to be released after the initial unported model. The pistol boasts an FDE finish, ambidextrous safety, and is optic-ready with multiple plate options. Instructor notes the excellent trigger feel and reset.

This video from Line45 highlights seven new revolvers in 2026 that challenge the dominance of semi-automatic pistols for everyday carry. It details modern features like optic readiness, lightweight construction, and enhanced ergonomics across various models from Smith & Wesson, Taurus, Ruger, Colt, and Kimber. The presenter, Luke, emphasizes how these wheel guns offer compelling alternatives for concealed carry, balancing capacity, shootability, and concealability.

This video from Exile Armory LLC showcases a diverse inventory of firearms and NFA items, including numerous suppressors, pistols, revolvers, shotguns, and rifles. The presenter provides brief overviews of specific models, highlighting key features like calibers, finishes, and some pricing details. The showcase covers a wide range of manufacturers and firearm types, offering a glimpse into the current stock available at the armory.

This review of the CZ Shadow 2 Compact highlights its suitability for both concealed carry and competition. The firearm is praised for its out-of-the-box readiness, excellent trigger, and comfortable ergonomics. It offers a lighter, more compact alternative to the full-size Shadow 2 while retaining many of its desirable features.

The Archon Type B is a striker-fired 9mm pistol featuring a patented AF Speedlock non-tilting barrel system for reduced recoil and a low bore axis. It offers significant modularity, including interchangeable grip backstraps for various hand sizes and magazine capacities (12, 15, 18 rounds), and an ambidextrous magazine release that can be easily swapped. The pistol also boasts direct optic cuts for popular red dot sights and Glock-pattern sights.

The OPOS Venator is a 9mm steel-frame pistol from Austria, featuring a novel rotating barrel locking mechanism and an exceptionally low bore axis. This design significantly reduces felt recoil and muzzle flip, allowing for rapid and accurate follow-up shots. The Venator offers integrated optic mounting options and a prototype electronic vision module for tracking cartridge count, gun temperature, and total rounds fired via slide velocity detection.

This review of the Stoeger STR9 Combat SX highlights its surprising performance and value, especially for a pistol from a brand historically known for shotguns. The speaker, an experienced firearm instructor, praises its ergonomics, solid trigger, and flawless operation with a suppressor. The comprehensive package, including a holster and optic plates, makes it a compelling option in its price range.

The Savage Stance XR is presented as an exceptional everyday carry pistol, praised for its micro-compact size, comfortable ergonomics, and surprising capacity. The firearm offers features typically found on larger pistols, including a ported slide, ambidextrous controls, and a unique quick-release optic mounting system, all at an accessible price point under $500. Its thin profile and comfortable grip make it suitable for deep concealment without compromising shootability.

This expert review from SHOT Show 2023 details the CZ TS3 competition pistol, highlighting significant upgrades over the TS2 model. Featuring a cold hammer-forged barrel, a lightened and optic-ready slide with universal footprint compatibility, and improved frame ergonomics like a deeper beaver tail cut and trigger guard undercuts, the TS3 aims for enhanced shooter control and accuracy. The pistol also boasts a lighter trigger pull and ambidextrous, adjustable controls, making it a top-tier choice for competitive shooters.

This review introduces the Girsan 2311 CMXX as a budget-friendly alternative to expensive 2011-style handguns. The speaker, with a background in finding deals on firearms, highlights its 17+1 9mm capacity, optic-ready slide, and solid construction despite cost-saving measures like a polymer trigger. It's presented as a reliable entry into the 2011 platform for those on a budget.

This expert review from Line45 breaks down seven popular 9mm pistols that were highly sought after by American gun owners in 2025. The analysis focuses on practical aspects like shootability, carry comfort, and recoil management, highlighting features such as ported barrels, improved triggers, and optic-ready slides. The instructor emphasizes how specific design elements contribute to faster follow-up shots and overall user experience, providing valuable insights for potential buyers.