Videos tagged with Reversible Magazine Release

This video provides an expert overview of the Beretta APX A1 Compact Tactical, highlighting its OD Green frame, 4.2-inch threaded barrel, and suppressor height sights. The instructor, demonstrating experienced authority, details its optics-ready capability, ambidextrous controls, and improved trigger with a short reset. The segment also notes the evolution of magazine capacity, now including 17-rounders, and concludes with a shooting demonstration at an outdoor range.

This video from Civilian Tactical provides an expert comparison of Glock Gen 3 and Gen 4 clones, focusing on the Derya Arms DY9. The host, a specialized firearms content creator, highlights the market shift towards clones due to original model discontinuation. Key differences discussed include parts availability, modern features like reversible magazine releases, and internal mechanics such as dual-spring recoil systems and ported barrels for reduced muzzle flip.

The Shadow Systems DR920P offers a versatile optics mounting system that utilizes spacers to accommodate a wide range of red dot sights, including Delta Point Pro, Vortex Defender, RMR, and SRO footprints. This system provides significantly more thread engagement than many competitors, theoretically leading to greater stability. The firearm also features a spiral fluted barrel, an integrated compensator with front iron sights, and an ergonomic grip with enhanced texture. However, the stock trigger is noted as a significant drawback, holding back the overall enjoyment and performance of the pistol.

This review of the Shadow Systems XR920, a California-legal alternative to the Glock 45, highlights its unique features like a Glock 17 grip and Glock 19 slide, interchangeable backstraps, and a versatile optic mount. However, the reviewer expresses significant dissatisfaction with the trigger quality and recoil impulse, deeming them unpleasant and a major detractor from the shooting experience. Despite its numerous desirable features and reliable performance over 2,000 rounds, the reviewer concludes that the high price point and the aforementioned drawbacks make it a personal non-purchase, while acknowledging its appeal to those seeking a Glock 45 alternative in California.

The Taurus TX22 Compact is a blowback-operated .22LR pistol designed for fun and plinking. It features an optic-ready slide cut for RMSC or Hollison K footprints, ambidextrous safety, and a reversible magazine release. The pistol is lightweight and offers a good trigger for its class, making it suitable for new shooters or experienced enthusiasts looking for a reliable rimfire option.

This 'Gun of the Week' episode reviews the Canik Mete MC9 LS, an upsized variant of the MC9 Micro Compact. It offers increased capacity and sight radius while maintaining concealability. The review highlights its aerospace manufacturing background, Turkish law enforcement ties, and features like a milled slide for red dot optics, multiple finish options, and an extensive accessory package.

This review of the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 highlights significant upgrades over the original, focusing on improved slide serrations, a tritium front sight with a blacked-out rear sight, and a flat-face trigger. The reviewer notes the pistol's lighter weight (under 10 oz) and 10/12-round magazine capacity as key features for concealed carry, while expressing some reservation about its potential shootability due to the reduced weight.

This review of the Girsan MC14 G84 by MrBigKid highlights its unique position as an affordable, all-metal, double-stack 380 ACP handgun, often seen as a clone of the Beretta Cheetah 84. The reviewer notes its comfortable ergonomics, especially with the extended magazine, and a surprisingly good trigger for its price point. While acknowledging that 9mm offers more power, the MC14 G84 is presented as a functional and reliable option for self-defense or as a distinctive addition to a firearm collection, particularly for those seeking an alternative to polymer pistols.

The Smith & Wesson M&P 5.7 is a new handgun chambered in 5.7x28mm, designed to handle the cartridge's high velocity and pressure. It features an optics-ready, threaded barrel, a 22-round capacity, and a lightweight design. The pistol utilizes S&W's Tempo barrel system, a two-part barrel with a delayed lockup mechanism to manage pressure and ensure smooth operation.

The SAR 9 Sport is a Turkish-made handgun designed for sport shooting and competition, featuring a 5.2-inch forged barrel and slide, and a polymer frame with a stainless steel chassis. It offers an ambidextrous safety, adjustable sights, and is optic-ready. While the trigger is described as usable but spongy, the ergonomics are praised, and the gun demonstrates good reliability out of the box. The design shares similarities with Glock and High Power platforms, particularly in its disassembly process.

This review of the Shadow Systems DR920L, a long-slide pistol, highlights its features including a bronze-finished 416R stainless steel barrel with a 1:10 twist rate, a textured frame with ergonomic enhancements like thumb ledges and an extended beaver tail, and an optics-ready slide with lightning and window cuts. The reviewer notes its solid trigger, effective grip texture for recoil mitigation, and the importance of a break-in period, while also comparing it favorably to Glock pistols in terms of ergonomics and shootability.

The Ruger LCP MAX is a new 2021 model that updates the popular LCP line with a stagger-stack magazine design, increasing capacity to 10 rounds flush-fit or 12 rounds extended. It retains a similar size profile to the single-stack LCP but features a slightly wider grip frame. Key improvements include dovetailed sights with a tritium front dot and a serrated rear face, along with enhanced grip texturing and slide cocking wings. The firearm also boasts a reversible magazine release for ambidextrous use.