Videos tagged with Ounce Folding Pistol

Bill Osborne of Third Bay, LLC discusses the rationale behind chambering the Ounce folding pistol in .22LR instead of .22 Magnum or 9mm. As a developer new to the firearms industry, he emphasizes a 'start small and grow' philosophy, prioritizing safety during the product development process. This approach allows for easier iteration and refinement before scaling to more powerful calibers.

Bill Osborne, representing Third Bay LLC, provides an expert overview of the Ounce folding pistol, detailing its material composition and manufacturing. The discussion addresses common questions about the firearm's potential for 3D printing, emphasizing its complex construction with various metals and high-performance thermoplastics.

Bill Osborne, designer of the Ounce ultra-compact folding pistol, addresses safety concerns regarding self-flagging during unjamming. He demonstrates the pistol's safe state, achieved when the handle is in a neutral position with the barrel retracted, ensuring the hammer cannot strike the firing pin. This instructional segment emphasizes proper handling to prevent accidental discharge.

This expert guide addresses common concerns about the OUNCE folding pistol's reliability, particularly regarding jamming. It details the procedure for clearing malfunctions, emphasizing the ease of access to internal components for quick resolution. The information is presented by a company representative with deep product knowledge, highlighting the engineered efforts to minimize jamming and the importance of proper ammunition and loading techniques.

Bill Osborne of Third Bay LLC demonstrates the draw speed and deployment of the OUNCE ultra-compact folding pistol. He addresses concerns about the time it takes to open the firearm, showcasing a rapid deployment that takes approximately one second. This demonstration is geared towards concealed carry applications.

This expert-level analysis, featuring Bill Osbourne of Third Bay, LLC, breaks down the $899 MSRP of the OUNCE folding pistol. It details the significant costs associated with firearm development, including R&D, intellectual property, extensive testing, and high-precision CNC machining in the USA. The explanation highlights how low initial production volumes necessitate a higher per-unit price, with potential for future cost reductions as manufacturing scales.

The Third Bay Ounce is a unique .22 LR semi-auto folding pistol designed for micro CCW. It boasts a 10-round internal magazine, a 3-inch barrel, and an extremely compact folded size under 5 inches long and 2 inches thick, weighing less than 8 ounces. Its innovative design allows for easy loading, disassembly, and malfunction clearing by simply manipulating the handle.