Videos tagged with Pistol Maintenance

This guide details the process of replacing the mainspring on a Swiss Luger 1900. It covers identifying a failed mainspring, the correct direction for removal, manipulating the grip safety, compressing and installing the new spring with safety precautions, and reassembly. The new spring is noted to be significantly stiffer, requiring a specific operational technique for this model.

This video demonstrates practical techniques for addressing common pistol malfunctions. Instructor Mike emphasizes the importance of consistent practice, including clearing malfunctions with the non-dominant hand to build proficiency. The core drill involves aiming, pressing the trigger, identifying the issue, and executing a fix, highlighting the need to overcome discomfort during challenging scenarios.

This segment of the Regular Guy Training LLC video focuses on the slide serrations and recoil system of the Gen 6 Glock 17. The instructor highlights the improved design of the front slide serrations, noting their fatter and deeper profile at the front, which thins out towards the frame, providing superior grip compared to previous generations and other models like the RXM. The guide rod and recoil spring assembly is also discussed, with the Gen 6 adopting a single-coil spring and Gen 3-style guide rod, a change from the Gen 4 and 5. Glock's rationale for this change is attributed to addressing failure points in earlier generations under extreme testing.

This video provides a step-by-step guide on installing the Recoil Reaper hydraulic buffer from Jacob Gray into a 2011 pistol. The installation process involves disassembling the firearm, removing the original guide rod and spring, and then carefully reassembling with the new hydraulic buffer and the OEM recoil spring. The presenter notes the potential for a 20-30% recoil reduction and demonstrates a function check post-installation.

This video provides a clear, step-by-step guide on how to field strip and reassemble the Browning Hi-Power pistol. It highlights key differences from the 1911 design, such as its linkless barrel system, and emphasizes safety precautions throughout the process. The demonstration covers magazine removal, chamber checks, slide stop manipulation, spring and barrel removal, and the reverse process for reassembly.

This video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to field strip and reassemble the Glock G19 Gen 6. It highlights key differences in the Gen 6 slide design, particularly the shortened striker safety plunger and the integrated extractor assembly, which simplify the process. The instruction emphasizes safety checks and proper tool usage for a successful breakdown and reassembly.

This guide details the field stripping procedure for a Luger 1900 pistol. It emphasizes a simple, step-by-step process for removing the magazine, disengaging the short recoil system, and separating the barrel assembly. The video highlights the ease of disassembly for a handgun of its era.

The Kel-Tec PR57 is a unique pistol featuring an internal, non-removable 20-round magazine. It is fed using a 10-round clip, rocking rounds into the internal magazine. The pistol boasts a less-than-1-inch width, a 4-inch rotary barrel with AR-15 bolt carrier-like locking lugs, and standard three-dot sights. Takedown is accomplished by pushing forward on the trigger guard, allowing the slide to be removed for cleaning and maintenance.

This video introduces CLP Tech, a brand offering disposable gun wipes that combine cleaning, lubricating, and protecting functions into a single formula. The presenter explains that this eliminates the need for multiple solutions, simplifying firearm maintenance. Different wipe sizes (2x2, 4x4, 6x6) are recommended for specific firearm components, such as rifle bores, pistols, and long guns.

This video provides a step-by-step guide for field stripping the Star PD pistol. It highlights similarities and differences compared to a 1911, emphasizing the captive recoil spring as an improvement. The process involves aligning specific notches and circles to release the slide stop, then carefully removing the slide and barrel.

This guide details the simplified field stripping process for the Laugo Arms Remus pistol, as demonstrated by an expert from Forgotten Weapons. The Remus utilizes a new disassembly lever, eliminating the need for tools or pins required by the original Alien model. This process is crucial for routine cleaning and maintenance.

This guide details a specific trick for disassembling the Smith & Wesson M&P9 (1.0 model) for cleaning. It highlights a common point of confusion where standard field stripping methods fail on this older version. The key is using a tool to manipulate an internal lever after locking the slide back, a detail often overlooked but crucial for successful disassembly. Instruction comes from an experienced source demonstrating clear expertise in M&P platform nuances.