Videos tagged with Slide Bite

This review of the Smith & Wesson CSX E-Series micro pistol, presented by an experienced firearms instructor, highlights its 1911-style hammer-fired action and optic-ready slide. The review details accuracy testing, trigger performance, and ergonomic features, including interchangeable backstraps, while also addressing potential handling issues like slide bite. It concludes that while not the most accurate, it fills a unique niche for a slim, concealable 1911-style 9mm carry pistol.

This guide details a simulation of slide bite using a ballistic dummy hand and an AK rifle, as demonstrated by Matt from Kentucky Ballistics. The experiment illustrates the potential for serious injury if a finger is caught in the cycling action. It serves as a visual warning against unsafe firearm handling practices, emphasizing the importance of keeping hands clear of the action.

This video provides a detailed comparison between the Glock 19 Gen 5 and the new Gen 6, focusing on shooting experience and ergonomics. The instructor, Yoki Sturrup, highlights significant improvements in the Gen 6, particularly its extended beavertail, enhanced grip texture, and flat-faced trigger, which effectively mitigate issues like slide bite and finger discomfort experienced with the Gen 5. The Gen 6 is presented as a superior shooter due to these ergonomic enhancements and its MOS-ready slide.

This guide provides essential firearm safety rules and handling techniques for new gun owners, as demonstrated by Summer Shoots. It covers safe firearm handling, loading procedures, grip adjustments to prevent 'slide bite,' and clearing common malfunctions like stovepipes. The content emphasizes responsible gun ownership and building confidence through proper training, with instruction from an experienced shooter guiding a novice.

Instructor Mike, a professional firearms instructor, explains how to prevent 'slide bite' – a common injury caused by a firearm's cycling slide. He demonstrates how backstraps on models like the Glock 17C Gen 4 create a safety gap. Mike also highlights that other models, such as the CZ P10 and Springfield XD, naturally offer higher slide clearance, reducing the risk of this issue.

This video demonstrates a common firearm training accident known as 'slide bite,' which occurred due to improper hand placement during live fire. The instructor recreates the incident using a Taurus G2C pistol to highlight the importance of awareness regarding what is coming from both the muzzle and the rear of the firearm. It emphasizes that even experienced instructors can make mistakes and stresses the need for constant vigilance.

This guide details a live-fire test to debunk the common 'slide bite' myth. Expert instructor Scott from Kentucky Ballistics demonstrates that while a pistol slide can cause discomfort when thumbs are placed improperly, it is unlikely to break a thumb. The primary consequence observed is the interference with the firearm's cycling mechanism. The test emphasizes safe handling practices and provides practical insights into handgun operation.

This YouTube Short highlights an issue with a Bodyguard 2.0 pistol, specifically mentioning "slide bites" affecting "big hands" and causing "malfunctions." The description provides links to the main Classic Firearms YouTube channel, their podcast channel, and an "Outside The Warehouse" channel, along with their social media profiles on Instagram, Twitter, and Rumble. The hashtag #shorts indicates a short-form video format.

This review of the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 in .380 ACP highlights its suitability as a potential ultimate summer carry option for 2025 due to its compact size. The instructor discusses shooting characteristics, including managing recoil and accuracy challenges with micro-compacts, and offers techniques for improving control. While acknowledging some minor issues like potential slide bite and a tight safety, the overall impression is positive, emphasizing the need for practice to master smaller firearms.

This video analyzes a defensive gunfight where a jewelry store owner successfully defended against two armed robbers. Instructor John Correia, known for his expertise in self-defense video analysis, breaks down the incident, highlighting critical lessons in situational awareness, proper firearm handling, and common malfunctions. The analysis emphasizes recognizing pre-attack indicators and correcting poor shooting techniques like the 'teacup grip' which can lead to malfunctions such as slide bite and magazine drops.

This guide details proper handgun grip and slide handling to prevent 'slide bite,' a common injury. It emphasizes maintaining a clear path for the slide's reciprocation, drawing on insights from Esai Givens' critique of a shooter's technique. The content is suitable for beginners learning safe firearm operation at an indoor range.

This video provides a review of the Bulgarian Makarov pistol, discussing its history, design influences (Walther PPK), and common variants. The presenters highlight its blowback operation, DA/SA trigger, and unique safety/decocking mechanism. Practical shooting observations include potential issues with large hands causing slide bite and a discussion on the effectiveness of hollow-point ammunition in older surplus firearms. The video also touches on the Makarov's historical significance, including its use by Russian cosmonauts.