Videos tagged with Short Stroking

This video by Sully from Line 45 debunks the myth of revolvers being foolproof, detailing six common failure points. It covers bullet creep, high primers, debris under the ejector star, timing issues, internal lock engagement in S&W revolvers, and operator-induced failures like short-stroking. The instructor emphasizes practical checks and maintenance to ensure reliability.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to using shotguns, focusing on the Remington 870 and Beretta 1301. It covers essential techniques like proper loading, cycling the action to avoid short-stroking, and ammunition selection, strongly advising against birdshot for defensive purposes. The instructor emphasizes the importance of Cruiser Ready storage, the limitations of red dot sights on shotguns due to recoil, and the necessity of securely mounting accessories like lights and slings.

This guide focuses on correcting short-stroking malfunctions in pump-action shotguns, specifically demonstrated on a Mossberg 590 with a Streamlight TL-Racker. The core technique emphasizes aggressive and complete cycling of the action after each shot. Proper gear usage and live-fire demonstration reinforce the authoritative instruction provided.

This guide covers essential operational techniques for lever action rifles, drawing from the expertise of Honest Outlaw. It addresses common challenges such as loading difficulties, short-stroking, and malfunction clearing, emphasizing the need for deliberate action and proper ammunition selection. The guide also touches on sight limitations, accessory compatibility, and caliber constraints inherent to the platform, offering practical advice for users to maximize their experience and proficiency with lever action firearms.

This video provides an expert-level analysis of issues encountered with the FN SCAR 20 in 6.5 Creedmoor after returning from FN service. The host, demonstrating deep technical knowledge, details how FN's attempted fix for primer puncturing introduced new problems like under-gassing and unreliable cycling. The content includes detailed troubleshooting steps, ammunition performance data, and comparisons between serviced and unserviced rifles, offering valuable insights for SCAR 20 owners facing similar malfunctions.

This Q&A session from Small Arms Solutions delves into the critical topic of gas port sizing on AR-15 and AR-10 platforms. The instructor explains how gas port diameter directly impacts the weapon's cycle of operation, leading to issues like short-stroking with insufficient gas or excessive wear and component damage with too much gas. The discussion also covers how ammunition type and gas port erosion can affect cycling, and the importance of proper gas block installation.

This expert analysis, presented by TheYankeeMarshal, delves into the internal mechanisms of the new Colt Python revolvers to diagnose reported failures. The speaker, an experienced gunsmith and reviewer, identifies a redesigned 'hand' component, likely made from cast/MIM materials with a sharp, thin profile, as the root cause of cylinder rotation failures, especially when the firearm is short-stroked. The video compares new and old Python internals, highlighting improvements in other areas like the hammer stirrup and rebound lever, but concludes the hand's design and material are the critical weak points.

This guide details the installation and tuning process for the KNS Adjustable Gas Piston on an AK-pattern rifle. The presenter demonstrates how to replace the standard gas piston with the adjustable version, emphasizing the ease of installation. The core of the guide focuses on the tuning process, showing how to incrementally adjust the gas system to achieve reliable cycling, proper ejection, and a pleasant shooting impulse.

This guide details a field repair and troubleshooting process for a Walther P38, focusing on a common failure point: the loaded chamber indicator. Expert Karl Kasarda demonstrates how to diagnose and resolve malfunctions, including short-stroking, by removing problematic parts and testing ammunition compatibility. The insights provided are valuable for owners of vintage firearms facing similar issues.

This video demonstrates a specific technique for operating a bolt-action rifle, emphasizing the importance of using an open hand and ensuring the bolt is worked fully to the rear and forward to prevent short-stroking. The instructor highlights how this technique is crucial for smooth operation and readiness for follow-up shots, particularly in hunting scenarios. The segment also touches on the history and evolution of bolt-action firearms.

This guide, presented by Mark Serbu, a professional firearm designer, details how to fix AR-15 short-stroking issues by polishing the chamber. Short-stroking, where the bolt doesn't travel back far enough to chamber a new round, can be identified by dull ejected brass and extractor slippage. The solution involves using a Flex-Hone tool to smooth the chamber, which Mark Serbu demonstrates using high-speed video analysis.