Videos tagged with Sear Spring

This video details modifications by BH Spring Solutions to address perceived safety issues in the SIG P320, focusing on enhancing sear spring pressure and sear-striker engagement. The modifications aim to restore 'safety margin adbacks' inspired by John Browning's designs, making the P320 more resistant to uncommanded discharges. The presenter, a firearms instructor and SEO strategist, highlights the importance of sufficient sear spring pressure for reliable firearm function and warns against aftermarket parts that excessively lighten triggers by reducing this pressure.

This review of the MAC 9 DS-D Comp, a Turkish-made 2011 pistol imported by SDS Imports, highlights its sub-$1000 price point and impressive performance. The author, a former striker-fired pistol shooter, finds the 2011 platform, particularly this model, to be a new favorite due to its excellent shooting characteristics, manageable recoil impulse, and ergonomic controls. While acknowledging minor areas for improvement like a stiff magazine release and slick factory grip, the review emphasizes the pistol's reliability, customizable nature, and strong value proposition, making it a recommended entry into the 2011 platform.

This guide details how to diagnose and fix a common full-auto malfunction in AR-style lower receivers. The speaker, demonstrating expert-level gunsmithing skills, identifies incorrect hammer spring placement and a missing sear spring as the culprits. Following these steps can help resolve similar issues, ensuring safe and reliable firearm operation.

This video details the process of reducing the trigger pull weight on a Smith & Wesson SW9VE by installing an MCARBO sear spring, in addition to an existing Apex spring kit. The presenter measures the trigger pull before and after the MCARBO installation, demonstrating a significant improvement in feel and a reduction in pull weight. Comparisons are made to the SD9VE and SD9 2.0 trigger pulls.

This video provides an in-depth, expert-level guide to the disassembly and reassembly of the rare Webley-Fosbery semi-automatic revolver. The instructor, demonstrating advanced gunsmithing skills, meticulously breaks down the firearm, explaining the function of unique components like the sliding cylinder and the safety mechanism. He highlights the challenges of working with its complex spring system and the importance of careful handling to avoid damage or injury, offering practical solutions for common issues like worn or missing parts.

This guide details the advanced process of modifying a Browning High Power's trigger and main spring system. It covers detailed disassembly, part replacement, and reassembly, emphasizing the use of specialized tools for complex components like the main spring. The instruction comes from an experienced firearms instructor, highlighting potential pitfalls and recommended parts for improved trigger feel and reset.

This video provides a comprehensive one-year review of the Springfield Armory XD-S .45 ACP, focusing on its performance after a factory recall and trigger upgrade. The reviewer, an experienced firearm owner, details the changes to the trigger mechanism, including a crisper break and more tactile reset, and assesses its impact on shooting accuracy. The review concludes that the XD-S excels as a slim, .45 ACP concealed carry pistol, despite its lower capacity, and offers a positive assessment of Springfield Armory's handling of the recall.

This guide details the installation of a Tapco G2 single hook trigger group and a Krebs Custom pin retainer on an AK-47 platform firearm, specifically an Arsenal SGL-31 (AK-74). The process involves careful disassembly of the old trigger group, assembly of the new components, and reassembly of the firearm. Expert instruction covers spring management and avoiding common pitfalls.

This expert-level guide details the complete spring replacement process for a 1911 pistol, specifically using a Wilson Combat 316G Complete Spring Kit. The video demonstrates expert disassembly, component identification, and reassembly, emphasizing proper spring orientation and safety precautions, particularly when handling the mainspring. It's an essential resource for 1911 owners looking to maintain or refresh their firearm's internal components.

This video provides an advanced guide to reassembling a box lock action, detailing the precise installation of components like cocking levers, sears, springs, and the crossbolt. It emphasizes correct orientation and the use of specialized tools for managing compressed springs, crucial for a successful and safe reassembly. The instruction is delivered with the authority of a master gunsmith.

This guide details the disassembly of a box lock action, focusing on identifying and removing components like hammer springs, sear springs, lever work, underbolts, tumblers, and the Greener crossbolt. The instructor emphasizes the importance of marking parts to ensure correct reassembly, noting typical marking conventions for English and European firearms. The process involves careful removal of pins and levers to access internal mechanisms.

This guide details the advanced process of disassembling a side lock mechanism, focusing on the removal of key components like the main spring, bridle, hammer, and sear spring. It emphasizes careful handling of powerful springs and the importance of noting pin markings for correct reassembly. The instruction is presented by Jack Rowe, a master gunsmith.