This review of a Beretta APX, a former law enforcement trade-in, highlights its reliability after 500 rounds. The primary critique focuses on the heavy 12 lb trigger pull, which is significantly heavier than comparable pistols like Glocks and M&Ps (around 6-7 lbs). While acknowledging the potential rationale for heavier triggers in law enforcement to mitigate accidental discharges, the reviewer expresses a personal disagreement with this approach.
This review of the Rost Martin RM1S subcompact handgun highlights its features, price point, and initial range performance. The presenter found the RM1S to be a feature-rich option for its price, noting its compatibility with A-Rex Delta magazines and the included Vidian RFX11 optic. Initial reliability tests were positive, suggesting it's a strong contender in the subcompact market.
This review of the Derya Melik 9, a clone of the Beretta 92, highlights its surprising functionality and aesthetic appeal. Despite initial skepticism, the pistol performed exceptionally well, with over a thousand rounds fired without malfunctions. The gold and nickel-plated finish proved remarkably durable, resisting scratches even after being dropped. The reviewer, demonstrating experienced authority, found the pistol to be a great value at under $700.
This review covers the FN P90 SBR with the Expert 90 trigger, highlighting its exceptional reliability with zero malfunctions reported during range testing, except for a minor user-induced trigger issue. The speaker, an experienced firearm enthusiast, praises its compact, lightweight, and maneuverable design, deeming it ideal for CQB and home defense. The firearm's ability to function in both semi-mode and a progressive FRT mode is noted, solidifying its position as the speaker's new favorite system.
This video from BROKE BOY'S MANIFESTO provides an expert assessment of the Hi-Point P995 carbine. The speaker, demonstrating experienced authority, evaluates its suitability for self-defense and its overall reliability through practical tests, including a simulated attack scenario and submersion in mud. The review covers key features, accuracy, and capacity, offering a value comparison against more expensive firearms.
This comprehensive 1000-round review of the Derya Malik Gold pistol, a 9mm Beretta 92 clone, details its performance, accuracy, and practicality. The instructor highlights its stunning aesthetics, exceptional reliability with zero malfunctions, and surprising accuracy for its price point, while noting limitations like the lack of optics and light rails.
This review of the Kimber DS Warrior explores its value proposition as a more affordable entry into the double-stack 1911 (2011) platform. The video details its construction, comparing it to higher-priced models like the Kimber 2K11 and other competitors such as the Prodigy, Apollo 11, and Gerson 2311. It highlights key differences in materials, finishes, and components that contribute to its lower MSRP, while assessing its performance in terms of accuracy, reliability, and shootability.
This review covers the Derya Melik Gold, a Turkish-made clone of the Beretta 92, noted for its decorative gold and silver finish. Despite its appearance, the firearm demonstrated exceptional reliability during a 1000-round test, experiencing zero malfunctions and performing well in accuracy assessments. The speaker highlights its capability as a 'workhorse' and thanks Ammo Square for their support in acquiring ammunition for the extensive review.
This review by Alyssa Seymour, an experienced firearm instructor, provides an in-depth look at the Kriss Vector Gen 3. It covers its iconic design, the effectiveness of its unique recoil mitigation system, and real-world performance over 1,000 rounds. The review highlights ergonomics, reliability with different ammunition and suppressors, and compares it to other PCCs, offering practical insights for potential owners.
This video showcases the Kimber Micro 9 Comp pistol during a cold-weather shooting session. The presenter, from SPN Firearms, highlights the pistol's reliability over 1,642 days with zero malfunctions, its compact size, and features like night sights and a 7+1 capacity. The demonstration includes shooting at an outdoor range, emphasizing the firearm's performance under challenging conditions.
This video details a comprehensive torture test comparing the reliability of the new Glock Gen 6 against a Gen 3 Glock and an M&P 2.0. The tests included drop tests, submersion, freezing, and extreme dirt/mud exposure. The Gen 6 Glock demonstrated strong performance across most tests, particularly excelling in submersion and freezing, while the Gen 3 struggled with water and mud. The M&P 2.0 initially performed well but faltered in the mud test, ultimately leading to a close comparison between the Gen 6 and M&P 2.0 for overall reliability.
This video demonstrates the straightforward installation of the Dogwood Armory FRT (Forced Reset Trigger) into a Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 pistol. The process is described as a quick, two-second drop-in modification. A function test confirms the M&P 2.0 reliably cycles all ten rounds with the new trigger installed, showcasing its forced reset capability. The presenter notes the FRT's semi-back design and potential for user modification.
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