This review of the Derya DY9 Island 9mm pistol by A REGULAR GUN GUY provides an in-depth look at its features, performance, and value. The presenter, RGG, utilizes a structured 10-category rating system after extensive live-fire testing with various ammunition types. The review highlights the pistol's reliability, unique island barrel, and Glock magazine compatibility, offering a comprehensive assessment for potential buyers.
This video reviews the Fusion XP Comp, a 2011-style pistol, highlighting its premium features at a more accessible price point. The review focuses on its performance in rapid-fire drills like the Bill Drill, emphasizing its recoil mitigation due to porting and a compensator. The presenter notes its comfortable ergonomics and aesthetic appeal, making it a strong contender in the market.
This video from Palmetto State Armory showcases their PSA Dagger pistol, highlighting its compatibility with an RMR cut optic and a Picatinny rail-mounted Streamlight TLR-7A weapon light. The pistol is chambered in 9x19mm. The presentation is festive, aligning with Valentine's Day.
This video provides a critical comparison of two budget 9mm pistols: the Fusion XF Pro and the Palmetto State Armory Sabre Dagger. The review highlights significant reliability issues with the PSA Sabre Dagger, including magazine drops during firing, while the Fusion XF Pro demonstrates better performance and compatibility with various magazines, though it also experiences a minor quality control issue with its front sight. The expert assessment points to Palmetto State Armory's quality control as a major concern.
This review of the Ruger RXM, presented by Brian C. Sheetz, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its unique collaboration with Magpul. Key features include a striker-fired, semi-automatic action, a 4-inch barrel, and a 15-round capacity in 9mm Luger. The RXM is optics-ready for RMR, DeltaPoint Pro, or RMSC sights and boasts an internal chassis system developed by Ruger with a Magpul-designed grip frame. The review highlights its mechanical design, trigger safety, and the absence of a magazine disconnect safety.
Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical provides an overview of the new Palmetto State Armory (PSA) AXR pistol at SHOT Show 2026. The AXR features a modular fire control unit (FCU) and utilizes P320 magazines, making it a potentially viable option for P320 owners looking to repurpose their existing magazines. The pistol includes an RMR cut and is available in different color variants, including an FDE option with a threaded barrel.
This video provides an expert overview of the upcoming PSA 570 Pump shotgun, highlighting its modular design. Key features include an RMR cut receiver, compatibility with Remington 870 furniture, and a free-floating hanger for easy user adjustments to barrel length and magazine configurations. The product is nearing production completion with an expected release in late Q1 or early Q2.
This comprehensive review of the Glock 19 Gen 6, presented by representatives from Classic Firearms, delves into its new ergonomic features, including an improved grip texture (RTF6), extended beaver tail, and trigger guard undercut. The video highlights the optics-ready slide with an RMR cut, a flat-faced trigger, and compares it to the Gen 5 model. Expert analysis covers technical specifications, physical testing of weight and trigger pull, and overall handling improvements.
The Archon Type B Gen 2 is a highly modular 9mm handgun praised for its pointability and flat shooting characteristics, even without a compensator. Its AF Speed Lock system contributes to an ultra-low bore axis, enhancing control and follow-up shots. The pistol offers extensive customization through interchangeable backstraps and magazine wells, allowing it to adapt for concealed carry, competition, or general-purpose use. The RMR/RMSC cut slide is a key feature, though optic mounting requires attention to screw length and thread pitch.
This guide details the extensive modifications made to a Glock 17 Gen 3, demonstrating its continued relevance through aftermarket support. Key upgrades include a Holosun 507C optic on a Brownells slide, a Herrington Arms compensator, Aim Surplus barrel, custom frame work, and internal trigger enhancements. The video emphasizes maintaining reliability while improving performance, with a strong caution against unsafe DIY trigger work. Instruction is provided by Gun For Hire Staff, indicating a high level of expertise.
This review covers the Gideon Optics Granite, a budget-friendly RMR-cut red dot sight featuring an 8 MOA reticle. The presenter, an experienced shooter, details its physical characteristics, glass quality, and performance through an extensive abuse test. The optic is recommended for competition and self-defense due to its large window and quick dot acquisition, though it's considered too large for concealed carry. The review highlights its value proposition at $249, comparing it favorably to other budget options.
This review highlights the GF9 Rapture, a 2023 handgun praised for its affordability (around $330) and feature set. Key advantages include an excellent carrying case, interchangeable backstraps for a custom fit, an extra magazine, and an aggressive grip texture that prevents slippage. The firearm also boasts fiber optic sights, a flat trigger with a safety, and a factory-installed RMR cut that allows co-witnessing with iron sights, a rare feature in compact 9mm pistols. The reviewer notes its comfortable ergonomics, low recoil, and excellent grip, deeming it the most underrated 9mm of 2023.
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