Videos tagged with Optics Ready

This video presents a 'Top 5 Fight' of concealed carry pistols, featuring a debate between full-size and smaller options. The hosts discuss various models, highlighting capacity, concealability, ergonomics, and shooting characteristics. Key takeaways include the Sig Sauer P365 Macro's popularity for its capacity and ergonomics, the Walther PDP F Series' formidable design and trigger, and the Glock 19's enduring appeal for concealability. The discussion emphasizes personal preference and the importance of trying different firearms.

This video provides a first look at several new KelTec firearms introduced at Shot Show 2026. It details the PR3AT pistol, highlighting its rotating barrel, stripper clip feeding, and slim profile. The updated Sub2000 CQB Gen2 is showcased with its improved locking mechanism and the 'Defender' package. Finally, the KSG Gen2 shotgun is presented with its new 1913 rail and accessory mounting options. The presenter, Hammer from KelTec, offers insights into the design philosophy and practical applications of these firearms.

The Retay RXP 22 is a lightweight, budget-friendly .22LR handgun featuring an optics-ready slide and a threaded barrel, making it ideal for suppressor use. It offers a double/single action trigger and comes with two 13-round magazines. While initial use may require lubrication to resolve minor hiccups, it performs reliably with a suppressor attached. It's recommended as an easy-to-shoot option for new shooters or for relaxed range days.

This video introduces the new Taurus RPC, a 32-round, 9mm, true roller-delayed PDW, highlighting its potential for improved shootability with an optional brace. It also showcases the optics-ready GX2 Toro, now available for under $300 MSRP, and the 22 Tug with an added threaded barrel for suppressor use, emphasizing its suitability as a compact carry option. The presenter, Caleb Giddings from Taurus USA, suggests checking them out at NRA 2026.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Heckler & Koch VP9 L, highlighting its 'L' for long slide designation and the 'OR' for optics-ready feature. The presenter, hickok45, discusses firearm preference, the importance of a consistent manual of arms across different handguns, and the practicalities of competition shooting with extended magazines. He emphasizes that while equipment can help, shooter skill is paramount.

The video discusses the Glock 20 MOS Grizzly, a variant of the Glock 20 chambered in 10mm Auto. The speaker notes the unique aesthetic features, including a bear paw print and a topographical map design on the frame and slide. While not typically a Glock enthusiast, the speaker finds the customization appealing, even suggesting the possibility of replicating the laser engraving with their own equipment.

This video provides a first-shot review of the budget-friendly Ross Martin RM1C, a 9mm striker-fired polymer pistol. The reviewer highlights its impressive feature set for the price, including a single-port compensator, ambidextrous controls, and an optics-ready slide. While generally positive, the reviewer notes a smooth grip texture that can be an issue in hot weather and a slightly narrower grip that affects trigger reach for some shooters. The RM1C is presented as a strong contender in the saturated market of compensated, striker-fired pistols.

This video reviews several new 9mm pistols dominating the market in 2026, focusing on features like compact frames with high capacity, improved factory triggers, integral compensators, and optics-ready slides. It highlights innovations such as the PSA Micro Dagger C1's blast chamber, the Smith & Wesson Spec Series 6's aluminum frame and porting, the Write Out Dragon's lever-delayed action, the Inglis 2035's modern High Power updates, the HK VP9 A1X's crossover design, the SIG SAUER P211 GTO's double-stack 1911 approach, the Cabot Guns Rebellion Max's lightweight double-stack 1911, and the LTT 80X in .32 ACP for reduced recoil.

Hickok45 reviews the Heckler & Koch VP9L OR, highlighting its 'L' for long slide and 'OR' for optics-ready features. He emphasizes the benefits of the extended sight radius for improved accuracy, the quality of HK firearms with cold hammer-forged barrels, and the modular grip system for customization. While acknowledging the paddle magazine release can be a point of contention, he suggests it's manageable with practice, especially for competition or defensive use.

The Retay RXP22 is a budget-friendly 22LR semi-automatic pistol offering significant features for its price point. It boasts an optics-ready slide with direct mount capability for RMSC and RMR footprints, a threaded barrel option, and a double-single action hammer-fired mechanism. While the double-action trigger is heavy, the single-action pull is crisp, and the pistol is noted for its reliability, especially when suppressed. It's presented as an excellent option for new shooters, plinking, or general recreational use.

This review of the Canik Mete MC9 Prime highlights its suitability for concealed carry, emphasizing its excellent trigger, crisp reset, and effective sights. The compensated barrel is noted for mitigating recoil, though not to the extent of larger platforms. The package includes valuable accessories like a G-Code holster and multiple magazines.

This video provides a first look at the Archon Type B pistol, highlighting its polymer construction that feels substantial, adjustable grip texture panels, and modularity allowing for subcompact, compact, and full-size configurations. The firearm features a unique straight-rearward barrel movement, contributing to a distinct recoil impulse. The reviewer praises the trigger, sights, and comfortable controls, noting its German manufacturing with US and Czech Republic presence. The pistol comes optics-ready, with this model featuring an Acro optics cut.