Videos tagged with Polymer-Framed

This video explores the concept of the 'Glock Killer' by comparing popular Glock clones like the PSA Dagger, Shadow Systems 920L, and Ruger Security-9 against the Glock 19 Gen 5. Hickok45, with over 30 years of firearm experience, highlights the increasing market competition driven by expired Glock patents, leading to more affordable, high-quality alternatives. The analysis emphasizes the value proposition of these clones, often priced significantly lower than Glocks while offering comparable performance and compatibility.

This comprehensive 1000-round review of the Canik TTI Combat, a collaboration with Taran Tactical Innovations, highlights its performance as an affordable 'John Wick' style pistol. The review covers technical specifications, external features, controls, trigger performance, and reliability testing. While praised for its speed and recoil management, its accuracy at longer ranges is noted as a potential drawback compared to higher-end competition models.

The Yankee Marshal discusses the Springfield Armory XD-E as a firearm with significant potential that ultimately failed in the market. He highlights its unique combination of a polymer frame, hammer-fired DA/SA action with a safety decocker, and its compact size, making it a rare offering for concealed carry. Despite its technical merits, the gun was discontinued, which the speaker attributes partly to Springfield Armory's past dealings with anti-gun legislation.

This video segment from American Rifleman Television features a review of the Remington RP45, a polymer-framed, striker-fired, semi-automatic handgun chambered in .45 ACP. The review focuses on the firearm's features and performance. The description also directs viewers to American Rifleman's website for more firearms content and provides links to various NRA publications and initiatives.

This review of the FN 509 highlights its features as a full-size, striker-fired, polymer-framed semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm. Key technical specifications include its dimensions, weight, and a double-action striker system with a trigger pull calibrated between 5.5 and 7.5 pounds. The review emphasizes FN's commitment to ambidexterity with controls on both sides and details the four passive safety systems. Ergonomic improvements over the FNS line are noted, along with the inclusion of a Picatinny rail and a replaceable backstrap system. The sights are described as 3-dot with photoluminescent elements, and a visual loaded chamber indicator is present.

The Beretta APX Centurion offers a balance of concealability and a full-sized feel, making it Sootch's favorite in the APX line. It features a modular chassis for customization, a low bore axis for flat shooting, and a trigger pull just under 5 pounds. Compared to the Glock 19 Gen 5, it's similar in size but slightly heavier.

This video presents the results of a viewer-decided 3-gun competition featuring the Glock 26, FNS 9c, and Steyr S9. The Glock 26 emerged as the winner based on viewer votes, with the FNS 9c and Steyr S9 following. The presenter highlights key features of each firearm, including trigger pull weight, magazine capacity, and ergonomics, while acknowledging the impact of viewer experience and familiarity on the voting outcomes.

This comprehensive review of the Steyr M9-A1, presented by an experienced firearm instructor, highlights its competitive features against established brands like Glock. The analysis covers technical specifications, reliability over 500 rounds, accuracy, and ergonomic considerations, concluding with a strong recommendation for its price point.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Ruger American Pistol, emphasizing its safety features like triggerless disassembly. It also covers an overview of its external features, controls, and common ergonomic issues identified by an experienced firearms reviewer.

This video provides a first look at the SIG SAUER P320 in 45 ACP, highlighting its full-size frame and packaging. The presenter confirms that the fire control group is compatible between the 45 ACP variant and smaller caliber P320 models, a key point of discussion for potential buyers. The review is presented as a preview for a more in-depth analysis to come.