This guide details the disassembly and internal inspection of the Ruger American Pistol, focusing on identifying a potential guide rod and recoil spring issue. The speaker, an experienced firearm instructor, walks through the process after the pistol experienced a complete lock-up during firing. The inspection reveals the main spring had hopped over the guide rod, causing the malfunction.
This video, presented by David Rickert with high expertise in firearms safety, identifies 13 handguns with significant safety flaws, including drop-fire hazards and potential for unintentional discharge. It details specific models from Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Taurus, Walther, and Sig Sauer, referencing safety bulletins, recalls, and legal settlements to inform consumers about critical risks.
Exile Armory in Weaver, AL, hosted a Black Friday sale featuring significant discounts on a wide array of firearms, suppressors, and accessories. The event included a detailed giveaway system with multiple entry tiers, offering chances to win items like custom AR-15 builds and high-value suppressors. The store emphasized community and customer appreciation during the holiday season.
This video reviews ten popular firearms Americans are buying in 2025, covering a range from micro-compact pistols to large-caliber lever-action rifles. Host Sully from Line 45 provides insights into the design, features, performance, and value of each firearm, highlighting their appeal to various user groups including first-time buyers, collectors, and experienced shooters. The review emphasizes practical considerations like ergonomics, modularity, reliability, and aftermarket support.
This video reviews the Mec-Gar 18-round magazine for the Glock 19. The presenter highlights its metal construction, extended base plate designed to accommodate flared magwells, and a unique indent that prevents excessive wear on the firearm's magazine catch. The magazine is also demonstrated to function reliably in 'clone' firearms, specifically a Ruger American Pistol.
This video from PewView, featuring instructor Nick, breaks down the top 5 'bang for your buck' pistols. The expert guide highlights the Canik MC9, Ruger American Pistol, CZ P-10, Archon Type B, and Stealth Arms Platypus, focusing on their value, features, and shootability. Nick's high authority level is evident through his detailed analysis of trigger reset, bore axis, and recoil management.
This video from Exile Armory LLC showcases a wide variety of firearms currently in stock, highlighting new arrivals and sale items. The presenter provides brief overviews of models from Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Kel-Tec, Sig Sauer, Springfield Armory, Glock, and more, often mentioning specific calibers and prices. The video also touches on the store's buy/sell/trade services and emphasizes customer kindness due to short staffing.
This review of the Ruger RXM, developed in collaboration with Magpul, positions it as a potential 'Glock killer' by incorporating features many users desire in a striker-fired polymer pistol. The presenter highlights its improved ergonomics, better trigger, direct optic mounting capabilities, and modularity as key advantages over traditional Glock designs, suggesting it offers superior value and performance at a competitive price point.
This review explores nine firearms that offer compelling alternatives to the popular Glock platform, highlighting models that excel in areas like modularity, ergonomics, trigger quality, and capacity. The Walther PDP is singled out as a top contender due to its superior trigger and ergonomics, while the Zev OZ-9 offers premium Glock-like features. Other notable mentions include the Springfield Hellcat Pro for its capacity in a slim profile, the budget-friendly PSA Dagger, and the CZ P-10 C for its excellent out-of-the-box trigger.
This comprehensive review from Guns You Can't Live Without covers the top 8 .45 ACP pistols for 2025. The video provides detailed technical specifications, including trigger pull weights and barrel lengths, for models like the Colt Gold Cup Trophy and FN FNX-45 Tactical. It offers insights into suitability for home defense, duty, and competition, with an expert tone and high authority level.
This video from GUNBROS features Jared, a gun shop professional, discussing firearms. While handling a Ruger American Pistol, he humorously labels it the 'most embarrassing gun in the shop' due to its subjective aesthetics, despite acknowledging its good trigger and smooth action. He briefly considers a pink Glock but dismisses it as a potential embarrassment. The content highlights a casual, opinionated assessment of firearms based on appearance and basic mechanical feel.
This compilation showcases several firearms and their corresponding ammunition. It features the Altor Corp single-shot 9mm, the folding Trailblazer LifeCard in .22LR, the Bersa Thunder 22 semi-automatic, a Byrna LE non-lethal launcher with .68 caliber projectiles, the full-sized Ruger American Pistol in 9mm, and the Bersa TPR9 9mm. The video provides a visual overview of these diverse firearm types and their associated calibers.
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