Videos tagged with Piston

This guide covers the installation and functional considerations for suppressed handguns, focusing on the Walther PDP with a SilencerCo Omega 9K and a Ruger Mark V with a Surefire Rider suppressor. It details the necessity of pistons for semi-automatic handguns, the importance of securely tightening suppressors, and the potential need for a heavier recoil spring to ensure proper cycling. The video also touches on the cleaning requirements for 22LR suppressors and the overall fun factor of shooting suppressed.

This guide details the examination and potential troubleshooting of a custom AK-47/PPSh-41 hybrid firearm. It covers initial observations, range testing considerations, technical build analysis, disassembly for malfunction diagnosis, and accessory testing. The content emphasizes the importance of understanding custom modifications and their impact on firearm function, drawing on the expertise of Brandon Herrera, a recognized firearm manufacturer and AK platform expert.

This guide details the disassembly of the newer generation IWI Tavor X95 bolt group, distinguishing it from older variants. It highlights the differences in the bolt rotation control bar and piston design, and provides a method for disengaging the bar to remove the bolt guide pin for full disassembly. The instruction comes from Tom Alando of IWI.

This guide details the disassembly and functional mechanics of a short stroke gas piston system, as explained by firearms expert Ian McCollum. It covers the basic operation, the role of the piston and gas block, and the advantages of multi-part piston designs for maintenance. The guide also touches on the application of this system in handguns like the Wildey Survivor.

This guide details the installation of the KNS Precision Adjustable Gas System for AK-pattern rifles. The system replaces the standard gas piston and allows for fine-tuning of the gas system via a rotating collar, offering up to 50 clicks of adjustment. This modification can significantly improve shooting comfort, reduce recoil, manage gas blowback, and optimize performance with suppressors or various ammunition types.

At 2,500 rounds, the RAS 47 exhibits significant wear. The front sight post unscrewed, and the rear leaf sight spring cracked, rendering iron sights unreliable. The bolt carrier group shows progressing damage, including wear on the front and within the channel, and the piston rivet is walking out. Malfunctions like failure to eject have begun. Despite these issues, the rifle remains functional, and the barrel still shoots accurately. The presenter plans further hardness testing and comparison with other AK platforms.

This guide details the cleaning process for AK-47 and AK-74 firearms, emphasizing the critical need to neutralize corrosive ammunition salts using water or specialized solvents. It covers step-by-step instructions for cleaning the gas tube, piston, barrel, and receiver, with specific tool recommendations and techniques for removing carbon and salt buildup. The instruction comes from Brownells, a major industry retailer and gunsmithing resource, indicating a high level of authority and expertise.

This video provides a detailed, expert-level guide to disassembling and reassembling the British Mark 1 Star Hotchkiss Portative machine gun. Instructor Ian demonstrates the complex process, highlighting unique features like the adjustable gas regulator and the combined charging handle/safety selector. The guide is essential for anyone needing to maintain or understand this historical firearm, emphasizing the challenges and specific steps involved.