Videos tagged with Police Trade-in

This guide details the process of building a retro AR-15 clone inspired by early 2000s SWAT firearms, focusing on the 'SWAT gun' build. Key elements include sourcing a police trade-in Colt AR-15, integrating a Surefire handguard with a built-in light, and mounting a 1.5x ACOG optic. The emphasis is on aesthetic authenticity and the 'cool factor' of early tactical accessories.

This video unboxes a police trade-in Sig Sauer P320 Compact, previously carried by the New Jersey Transit Police Department. The presenter highlights its availability on the civilian market after departmental upgrades and discusses the known 'drop safe' issue where the firearm can discharge without the trigger being pulled if the slide is impacted. The P320 Compact is noted as being similar in size to a Glock 19 and comes with a 15-round flush-fitting magazine, chambered in 9mm.

This unboxing of a police officer's Smith & Wesson M&P 1.0 pistol, presented by an experienced instructor, highlights its features and potential upgrades. The video details the M&P 1.0's 17-round capacity, ambidextrous controls, and the characteristic 'hook' trigger. Recommendations are made for slide milling for red dot sights and adding a flashlight, positioning the M&P 1.0 as a functional, albeit basic, platform for civilian use.

This guide details the essential maintenance steps for police trade-in Glock models like the 22 and 23. It emphasizes replacing common wear parts and inspecting critical components to ensure reliability. The information is presented by an experienced instructor, offering practical advice for owners of these budget-friendly firearms.

This review from 1st Shot Tactical, presented by an experienced firearms instructor, thoroughly tests the Sig Sauer P320 Carry by firing 500 rounds. The assessment focuses on reliability, accuracy with iron sights, and addresses the critical drop safety concerns associated with the P320 platform, offering practical insights for potential buyers, especially those considering police trade-in models.

This guide details the cleaning and maintenance process for a Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0, specifically addressing a police trade-in. It covers initial inspection, cleaning with wipes, proper lubrication of slide rails and internal components using Combat Lube, reassembly, and functional checks of the slide action and tritium night sights. The video highlights the value of acquiring trade-in firearms at a lower cost compared to new models.

This video covers the initial range session for a police trade-in Glock 17 Gen 5, including first shots with an attached Streamlight TLR-1 HL weapon light. The speaker, a hobbyist familiar with firearm models and modifications, outlines plans to install a Forced Reset Trigger (FRT), indicating a focus on performance enhancement. The content is practical for those looking to understand basic firearm handling and potential upgrades.

This video details a 500-round reliability test of a used Glock 17 Gen 3, formerly owned by a police officer. The test highlights the firearm's performance with various magazines, noting a single failure-to-feed malfunction and intermittent slide lock-back issues with non-Glock magazines. The reviewer also discusses ergonomic considerations, trigger feel, and potential aftermarket upgrades for this popular pistol.

This video reviews the US Cartridge .380 ACP 100 Grain Bonded Hollow Point (BHP) ammunition, tested in a Beretta 84 police trade-in handgun. The speaker found this ammunition to be an excellent value, performing reliably through a full magazine without malfunctions. It's highlighted as a cost-effective option for self-defense that doesn't compromise on quality or feeding characteristics.

This video demonstrates the field stripping and lubrication process for a Beretta 84 Cheetah pistol, identified as a police trade-in. The presenter, an experienced firearms enthusiast, shows how to disassemble the pistol, apply Combat Lube, and reassemble it. The video highlights the ease of maintenance and the firearm's comfortable shooting characteristics, especially for a .380 ACP caliber pistol. It also touches upon the value proposition of acquiring such a firearm as a trade-in.

This video details the process of converting a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 from 40 S&W to 9mm by swapping the barrel and potentially the extractor. It also covers the importance of using correct caliber magazines and discusses common accuracy issues with factory M&P barrels, highlighting the benefits of aftermarket Apex Tactical components. The speaker, Joel Park, shares insights gained from a visit to Apex Tactical's facility.

This video details the experience of acquiring and modifying a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 in .40 S&W. The presenter discusses replacing the factory hinged trigger with a non-hinged version, improving the trigger pull significantly. It also covers shooting techniques for managing recoil and achieving accuracy with the .40 caliber cartridge, emphasizing trigger control and avoiding 'pushing into the gun'.