Videos tagged with Scandium Frame

This video provides a first look at the Smith & Wesson Model 386 Night Guard, a scandium-framed L-frame revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. The presenter highlights its lightweight yet durable construction, a 3-inch barrel with a full-length extractor rod, ball detent lockup, Hogue Bantam grips, and an adjustable rear sight. It's presented as a capable defensive carry option.

This guide details the proper cleaning and maintenance procedures for firearms with scandium frames, emphasizing a gentle approach similar to aluminum frames. It highlights the importance of regular cleaning, oiling, and vigilance against flame cutting, while cautioning against abrasive materials to preserve the finish.

This guide provides expert advice on cleaning and maintaining firearms with Scandium frames, specifically mentioning the Smith & Wesson Night Guard. The speaker, identified as experienced, details a cleaning process similar to aluminum frames, emphasizing light cleaning, oiling, and avoiding abrasives, while also highlighting the importance of checking for flame cutting.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Smith & Wesson 329PD .44 Magnum revolver. It highlights the firearm's ultralight scandium frame and titanium cylinder, weighing only 25 ounces, and discusses the importance of upgrading to rubberized grips for managing recoil. The review also touches on the trigger quality and potential applications, from collecting to backcountry defense.

This video reviews several compact revolvers ideal for concealed carry, highlighting their features, performance, and suitability for self-defense. It covers models from Smith & Wesson, Rock Island Armory, Korth, Ruger, Kimber, Taurus, Diamondback, and others, discussing their calibers, barrel lengths, weights, and specialized features like lasers and compensators. The expert guide emphasizes the reliability and straightforward operation of revolvers for everyday carry.

This review covers the Smith & Wesson M&P R8, a tactical revolver chambered in .357 Magnum with an 8-round cylinder. The presenter highlights its unique design, tactical features like accessory rails, and the performance center trigger. The review discusses its suitability for home defense, hunting, and its ballistics compared to 9mm, noting its significant stopping power and accuracy at various ranges.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the iconic 1911 pistol, explaining why it remains a popular choice for firearm enthusiasts. The presenter, Tom from Weapons Education, details the historical significance, design elements, and various purchasing considerations. He emphasizes the 1911's enduring appeal, its complex internal mechanism of approximately 60 moving parts, and the patriotic sentiment associated with it. The guide covers different frame materials (Scandium, alloy, steel), sizes (Commander, Officer, Government), and their impact on weight, recoil management, and carryability. It also touches upon caliber choices, with a strong recommendation for .45 ACP over 9mm for the platform, and discusses factors influencing price, such as internal part quality and external fit and finish. The video also briefly introduces the 2011 platform as a modern evolution with higher capacity.

This guide details how to disable and remove the controversial internal lock found on certain Smith & Wesson revolvers, a feature introduced following a 2000 agreement. The video, presented by Chris Baker, explains the lock's operation, the reasons for industry backlash, and provides a step-by-step process for its removal, including the use of aftermarket plugs. Baker, demonstrating high expertise, emphasizes safety alternatives and the mechanical aspects of the lock.

This episode of The Yankee Marshal's 'MURCA! Guns & Freedom Podcast covers a range of firearms-related topics, including personal firearm choices for EDC and home defense, recommendations for holsters for specific revolvers, and discussions on various firearm models. The host also addresses viewer questions about firearm maintenance, customization, and personal preferences, while also promoting a fundraiser for Fur Friends Animal Rescue.

This review of the Smith & Wesson 340PD .357 Magnum revolver covers its lightweight Scandium frame and titanium cylinder construction. The presenter tests various ammunition, including heavy Buffalo Bore loads, Speer Gold Dot, and handloads, using a chronograph to measure velocities. The video highlights the significant recoil experienced with potent .357 Magnum rounds in this compact firearm, while also noting its versatility for different ammunition types.

This guide details the process of loading and operating a 9mm revolver using moon clips, as demonstrated with the Smith & Wesson 327 WR. It covers the essential steps for seating cartridges into moon clips and loading them into the firearm, emphasizing the specialized tools and techniques required for fast reloads in competitive shooting scenarios. The information is presented with the authority of a firearms instructor, highlighting the efficiency gains for speed shooting.

This video provides an expert review of the Smith and Wesson Performance Center 327W, a 9mm revolver renowned for its use in world-record-setting events. The review highlights its specialized features, including a Scandium frame, titanium cylinder, ported barrel, and the Vortex Comp Dot sight system, along with Jerry Miculek's signature grips. The presenter, an experienced shooter, emphasizes the gun's smooth shooting characteristics and its limited production run.