Videos tagged with Ransom Rest

TheYankeeMarshal critically evaluates common ported barrel tests, highlighting the inherent flaws in methodologies like those using Ransom rests and level gauges. He explains how inconsistencies in equipment setup and gun positioning can lead to skewed results, suggesting that many content creators may pre-script their findings, undermining the scientific integrity of their tests.

TheYankeeMarshal argues that ported barrels on handguns offer negligible recoil reduction due to insufficient energy and short barrel length. He proposes objective testing using a Ransom Rest-like device to measure recoil and challenges manufacturers to provide empirical data supporting their claims. The video emphasizes that any perceived benefits are likely psychological and not worth potential accuracy compromises.

This video emphasizes the critical importance of developing fundamental marksmanship skills, particularly accuracy and precision, before focusing on speed. Instructors Roy Huntington and Brent Wheat advocate for starting with slow, deliberate shooting at greater distances to understand a firearm's true potential and the shooter's capabilities. They argue that mastering fundamentals at distance translates to better performance under pressure, contrasting this with the common practice of rapid fire at close range without establishing accuracy.

This video demonstrates the accuracy of the Volquartsen Black Mamba .22LR pistol at 50 yards, achieving impressive groups. The presenter highlights the importance of ammunition selection, finding that CCI Subsonic ammunition performed exceptionally well. The video serves as a practical demonstration of precision shooting with a high-end rimfire pistol.

This video, part two of a three-part series, details accuracy testing of the Volquartsen Black Mamba .22 pistol. The presenter uses a Ransom Master Rest to evaluate the firearm's consistency at 25 yards, noting a group size of approximately 6 inches with one outlier. Future testing will extend to 50 yards.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Ransom Master Series Rest, a specialized fixture designed to eliminate human error in handgun accuracy testing. Instructor Tom Male demonstrates how to set up the rest, secure various firearms using custom inserts, and utilize its windage, elevation, and remote trigger adjustments for consistent, repeatable shots. The goal is to isolate the firearm's inherent accuracy by removing shooter-induced variables.

This video details accuracy testing of the SAR9 SOCOM pistol at 25 yards using a Ransom Rest. Several ammunition types were tested, with the Federal Syntech 138 grain load achieving the tightest group. The results provide valuable data for potential SAR9 SOCOM owners interested in its precision.

This video reviews Smith & Wesson's new "No Lock" Model 36 revolver, a modern iteration of the classic all-steel design. The presenter highlights the absence of the internal lock mechanism, often referred to as the "Hillary hole," and compares it to a 1950s original. Shooting impressions are provided using Black Hills 148-grain wadcutters at approximately 10-11 yards, with a plan to conduct further accuracy testing using a Ransom Rest.

At Shot Show 2025, Shadow Systems' Trevor discusses the brand's differentiation from Glock, emphasizing features beyond the operating system that enhance shootability under stress. He highlights the Foundation Series as a 'hidden gem' often overlooked by consumers, despite its value proposition, particularly for law enforcement. Trevor also addresses accuracy claims, detailing their use of Ransom Rests for testing at 25 and 50 yards, asserting that most accuracy issues stem from the shooter rather than the firearm. Looking ahead, Shadow Systems plans to expand into new platforms, calibers, and potentially longer-barreled handguns.

This video provides a first look at the new Ruger RXM pistol, a collaboration with Magpul. It highlights the pistol's modular design, featuring a Magpul-produced frame and magazines, and a Ruger-produced fire control system. The RXM is noted for its Glock Gen 3 compatibility, optics-ready slide with direct mounting capabilities, and impressive accuracy during bench testing.

This video reviews the Smith & Wesson Model 17-3 revolver chambered in .22 Long Rifle. The presenter, who inherited the firearm, demonstrates its smooth action and tests its accuracy using a Ransom Rest. The review highlights good performance in single-action mode, with the first shot being point of aim, and acceptable accuracy in double-action mode at approximately 17 and 12 yards respectively.

This guide details how to conduct accuracy testing and a walk-back steel challenge with the CZ P10C, as demonstrated by an experienced competitive shooter. It emphasizes using a Ransom Rest for objective accuracy assessment and engaging steel targets at increasing distances to determine practical limits with iron sights. The review highlights the P10C's value and performance for concealed carry, home defense, or training.