Videos tagged with Parker Mountain Machine

This guide details a practical approach to zeroing a handgun's red dot sight, drawing on insights from experienced instructor Joel Park. It emphasizes using consistent group sizes, confirming zero at appropriate distances, and understanding how ammunition affects point of impact. The technique also touches on the role of iron sights and practical presentation for effective use.

This video follows Summer, an experienced competitive shooter, as she navigates an indoor IDPA match with her modified Glock 19x. Despite some mental errors in round counting and target engagement, she demonstrates strong performance, achieving a 'zero down' stage and reflecting on the importance of consistent practice. The content highlights practical application of firearm skills in a competitive environment.

This video discusses common configurations and aftermarket modifications for handguns, particularly focusing on the Beretta M9A4 and comparing it to a modified Glock 45 Gen 5. The speaker highlights the cost-effectiveness and performance benefits of adding compensators like the Ramjet to Glocks, while also noting limitations compared to larger compensators such as those from Parker Mountain Machine. The discussion touches on the perceived value of handgun upgrades versus initial purchase price.

This video provides an in-depth look at the FN SCAR 16, discussing its piston-driven operating system, modularity, and proprietary components. The hosts highlight its clean operation, durability, and the ease of barrel swaps. While acknowledging its high cost and expensive aftermarket parts, they emphasize its performance and unique features compared to AR-15 platforms, making it a compelling option for those seeking something different.

This video discusses the advantages of the extended and threaded barrel on the Beretta M9A4, particularly when used with compensators or porting. While acknowledging the common perception of 92-series guns as good suppressor hosts, the speaker notes the practical limitations of suppressors on handguns due to cycling issues with subsonic ammunition. The focus shifts to how porting or compensators, when combined with the M9A4's barrel, can significantly reduce recoil and improve flatness.

This video documents the 2025 Arkansas State IDPA Championship, following a competitor's journey through the event. It highlights various stages, including weak-hand-only scenarios, revolver engagements, and low-light shooting challenges. The competitor discusses their gear, performance, and the strategic thinking involved in major IDPA matches, ultimately achieving a promotion to the expert division.

This video provides an in-depth review of the FN SCAR 17 for the Designated Marksman Rifle (DMR) role, discussing its performance, price, and various upgrades. It features an interview with an FN SCAR expert, covering the platform's history, strengths, and common issues. The video also includes practical shooting techniques for barricade engagement, emphasizing stability and accuracy.

This video details extensive upgrades performed on a Glock 19X and a Glock 43X. The presenter covers slide milling for optics, installation of various red dot sights, aftermarket barrels and compensators, trigger upgrades, enhanced magazine capacity solutions, and custom stippling. The focus is on improving performance for competition and concealed carry, with practical insights into component selection and installation.

This video introduces a new firearm, the Walther PDP Pro-X PMM, a collaboration between Walther Arms and Parker Mountain Machine. The presenter expresses initial impressions, highlighting its flat shooting characteristics and smoothness when paired with a ZRTactical V-spec guide rod. The setup is further enhanced with a Surefire X300 Turbo light and a Holosun 507 Comp optic. The creator plans to extensively test the pistol over the next three months, documenting its performance, accuracy, and suitability for training, competition (including Open and concealed carry), and a class. A potential giveaway of the pistol, along with a Tier 1 Concealed holster and a free class, is teased, encouraging viewers to stay tuned.

This video provides a first look at the B5 Modular Platform Stock and the BPT FO3 holster. The B5 stock offers adjustable length of pull and comb height, addressing limitations of previous SCAR 20 stocks and providing a viable option for firearms with a 1913 backend like the Spear LT. The BPT FO3 holster is compatible with Surefire XC3 and Streamlight TLR-7 lights, featuring DCC clips for secure attachment.

Joel Park, a firearms instructor, discusses his observations after exclusively using polymer frame handguns for five months and switching back to steel frame models. He highlights that polymer frames are easier on the hands during high round count days and feel less violent with heavy recoil. However, he notes that steel frames offer the advantage of removable grip panels for customization, which is a significant pro for fine-tuning the grip feel.

This video provides a detailed comparison between steel and polymer frame Walther PDP pistols, discussing their performance characteristics, advantages, and disadvantages for various shooting applications. It also explores the benefits and build process of dual-port compensated firearms, offering insights for enthusiasts looking to optimize their shooting experience.