Videos tagged with Primer Drag

This video provides a comprehensive, long-term review of the SIG Sauer P365 pistol, following up on initial concerns about reliability. Hickok45, a highly authoritative reviewer, details his extensive testing over several months, confirming that SIG Sauer has successfully addressed early issues like primer drag. The review covers various magazine capacities and carry options, concluding the P365 is a reliable and shootable option for concealed carry.

This video clarifies the phenomenon of 'primer drag' or 'striker drag' in striker-fired firearms, particularly subcompact and micro-compact models. It uses detailed animations to illustrate how the firing pin's reset timing relative to the barrel's tilt during recoil can cause the firing pin to briefly contact the primer after the initial firing, potentially leading to malfunctions. The explanation emphasizes that this is a mechanical interaction occurring during the cycling of the firearm.

This expert-level guide from TheYankeeMarshal explains primer drag, a phenomenon where the spent primer shows a tail mark. It details the mechanical causes, primarily the barrel tilting before the firing pin fully retracts, and identifies factors increasing its likelihood, such as smaller firearm size and striker-fired mechanisms. The guide also assesses the practical implications, offering advice on monitoring for wear and proactive maintenance for high-volume shooters.

This guide details how to identify and address firing pin failures in the FN 509 platform, a common issue highlighted by the Tactical Toolbox channel. It covers analyzing primer strikes to detect potential problems and installing an Apex Tactical Heavy Duty Firing Pin as a solution, which also improves trigger feel. The video also touches on compensator comparisons for the FN 509.

This video details the initial testing phase of a fourth Sig Sauer P365, focusing on reliability improvements after previous mechanical failures. The reviewer, Tim from Military Arms Channel, highlights the importance of manufacturing 'born on' dates and Sig's rolling changes to internal components like the striker. While the unit completed 500 rounds without malfunction, concerns about primer drag and barrel crown issues impacting accuracy persist, leading to a cautious assessment for self-defense use.

This video addresses an issue of primer drag in firearms, specifically mentioning the Springfield Armory XD. The creator explores the potential role of a firing pin dampening spring and a stronger striker spring in causing or mitigating this problem. While initially suggesting the dampening spring as a solution, an update reveals it had minimal impact. Further testing with stock and extra-power striker springs also yielded similar results, confirming that primer drag is a common characteristic of locking breech handguns and the dampening spring isn't a complete cure. The video concludes that replacing the dampening spring is still a good practice when changing the striker spring, just to be safe.

This deep dive into the SIG Sauer P365, presented by Justin Opinion, focuses on troubleshooting intermittent failures to lock the slide open on the last round. The primary culprit identified is a specific 10-round flat baseplate magazine that came with the pistol. Testing involved various magazines, including new ones and those provided by SIG Sauer, under different loading conditions. The video also touches on primer drag as a recurring symptom, though it hasn't caused malfunctions yet. Despite the magazine issue, the P365 is deemed a good shooter and a viable carry gun, with the problematic magazine excluded from carry rotation.