Videos tagged with Polymer Pistol

This review of the Walther P99 highlights its influential design as a cutting-edge polymer combat handgun for its era, produced from 1997 to 2023. The P99 is noted for its ergonomics, lightweight construction (around 25 oz), ambidextrous magazine release, and second-strike capability. While praised for its combat readiness and influence on later designs like the Canik TP9 and Walther PPQ M1, its long double-action trigger pull is identified as a drawback for some users. The review also touches on its cinematic appearances, particularly with James Bond.

This video provides a first look at the Archon Type B pistol, highlighting its polymer construction that feels substantial, adjustable grip texture panels, and modularity allowing for subcompact, compact, and full-size configurations. The firearm features a unique straight-rearward barrel movement, contributing to a distinct recoil impulse. The reviewer praises the trigger, sights, and comfortable controls, noting its German manufacturing with US and Czech Republic presence. The pistol comes optics-ready, with this model featuring an Acro optics cut.

Lead Firearms Instructor Joel Park identifies the Walther PDP (5-inch polymer model with Dynamic Performance Trigger) as his top handgun choice. He details its advantages for high-round-count training, ease of shooting, and maintenance compared to metal-framed pistols. The video also covers specific modifications and setup preferences for the PDP, including grip enhancements and recoil spring changes.

This comprehensive review covers the top 5 pistols from SHOT Show 2026, as determined by viewer popularity, presented by James Reeves of TFB TV. The list includes honorable mentions like the FN 309 MRD and Bersa BP9CC, followed by the STRV9 Revolver, Glock 19 Gen 6 COA, Tippmann Ordnance Pirate Pistol, Smith & Wesson 357 Mag Night Guard, and the top-ranked Kel-Tec P380. Reeves, with decades of SHOT Show experience, provides expert insights into each firearm's features, performance, and market reception.

This video provides an expert overview of new firearm releases from Ruger at SHOT Show 2026, including updates to the popular 10/22, the return of the Red Label III shotgun, the new Harrier AR-pattern rifle, and the RXM polymer pistol. The insights cover specific features, materials, and compatibility, offering valuable information for firearm enthusiasts and potential buyers.

The video expresses a strong personal preference for the Ruger RXM, highlighting its value proposition compared to competitors. The speaker emphasizes its out-of-the-box features like being optic-ready with metal night sights, and its proven reliability over 5,000 rounds without malfunctions. This makes it a compelling option for those seeking a capable and competitively priced polymer pistol.

This video critiques Glock pistols and the company's practices, arguing against the perception of 100% reliability and highlighting concerns about pricing, features, and political stances. The speaker, with extensive personal experience and testing, compares Glocks unfavorably to other striker-fired options like the PSA Dagger and Ruger MAX-9 in terms of value and performance in certain conditions.

The Yankee Marshal discusses selecting a full-size, double-action/single-action polymer pistol for concealed carry. He highlights CZ as a strong contender, specifically mentioning his son's CZ P-10. He also recommends H&K models like the P30, P30SK, and P2000SK as excellent alternatives for their reliability and performance.

This review of the Springfield Echelon Compact Compensated pistol highlights its effectiveness in controlling muzzle rise due to its factory-installed compensator. The pistol offers a robust feature set including an optics-ready slide, usable night sights, and a reliable trigger, making it a strong contender for concealed carry and duty use. The reviewer emphasizes its solid performance and value for the price point.

The Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C is presented as a significant upgrade over the XD series, particularly the compensated version which offers exceptionally flat shooting characteristics. The handgun features a comp slide and barrel, deep serrations, and is optics-ready for over 30 direct-mount optics. Its cocking ears, Hellcat texturing, and fully ambidextrous controls enhance usability. The reviewer considers it a strong contender among polymer striker-fired pistols.

This review highlights the Springfield Echelon as a top-tier new polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol, emphasizing its fully ambidextrous controls and ergonomic features like 'gas pedals'. The video also showcases the Primary Arms SLX HTX1 red dot sight, noting its US manufacturing and beneficial Vulcan reticle for new users. The presenter, demonstrating experienced authority, praises the pistol's grip angle and stippling for a full-size service firearm.

This review of the CZ P-10 C Ported highlights its performance as a fast-shooting, flat-shooting pistol suitable for various applications. The Honest Outlaw, demonstrating high authority, praises its trigger, ergonomics, and the effectiveness of its integrated compensator. With an MSRP of $650, it's presented as a strong value in the compensated pistol market, having completed reliability testing with 200 rounds without malfunctions.