Videos tagged with Slide Bite

This demonstration from Kentucky Ballistics uses a Ballistic Dummy Labs hand to illustrate the potential for severe injury, commonly known as 'slide bite,' if a finger is accidentally placed within the action of an AK-pattern rifle while charging. The test clearly shows how the cycling action can break or severely damage digits, reinforcing the critical importance of keeping fingers clear of the firearm's operating components.

Instructor Mike, a professional firearms instructor, explains how to prevent 'Glock bite' or slide bite. He demonstrates how backstraps on models like the Glock 17C Gen 4 create a safety gap by altering grip to keep the hand away from the cycling slide. He also compares this to pistols like the CZ P10 and Springfield XD, which offer higher natural slide clearance.

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 video details a 'slide bite' incident where a shooter, Peaks100, injured his thumb due to improper grip on a customized Glock pistol. Firearms instructor Esai Givens explains the mechanics causing the injury and humorously bans the shooter from the range for demonstrating unsafe handling. The content highlights the importance of correct grip technique for semi-automatic firearms.

This video from Nikko Ortiz demonstrates a critical firearm safety lesson on avoiding 'slide bite' or injury from a closing handgun slide. He illustrates the danger using a piece of paper, showing how the slide's force can easily cause severe injury if a finger is in the wrong place, like the ejection port. The expert emphasizes careful handling to prevent painful accidents.

The Grip Force Beavertail Adapter is a simple accessory designed to prevent 'slide bite' on Glocks by allowing a higher grip without compromising safety. It enhances recoil control and pointability by enabling a more optimal hand position. Installation is straightforward, requiring a punch and an included extended pin, making it a cost-effective upgrade for various Glock generations.

This video reviews the iconic Walther PPK in .380 ACP, famously associated with James Bond. The reviewer highlights its single-stack design, 7-round capacity, and 3-inch barrel. Practical range experience reveals potential 'slide bite' issues for shooters with larger hands, affecting the shooting experience despite Bond's legendary status.

This video details the common and painful 'slide bite' injury, often sustained by new shooters or those with improper grip. The host demonstrates how the sharp serrations on handguns like the Taurus G2C can cause significant injury when the slide cycles. It emphasizes the importance of proper hand placement and awareness of what is behind the firearm during shooting.

This video highlights a common firearm safety mistake, 'slide bite,' experienced by a shooter with a Staccato 1911. Despite showcasing a high-end pistol, the incident serves as a cautionary tale about proper grip and thumb placement to avoid injury. The shooter humorously blames a lack of prior safety instruction.

The Hi-Point CF380, purchased for $80, is a budget-friendly .380 ACP handgun. While heavy and bulky due to its blowback action and robust recoil spring, it offers a low-cost self-defense option. Testing revealed significant malfunctions, particularly double/triple feeds with the extended magazine, and 'slide bite' issues. However, it performed more reliably at close range with the standard 8-round magazine, suggesting it can be functional for its intended purpose.

This review details the range experience with the Hi-Point Yeet Cannon G1, highlighting significant reliability issues encountered during testing. The speaker, Yoki Sturrup, notes the firearm's poor ergonomics and frequent malfunctions, including failures to eject and feed, deeming it her worst purchase. While acknowledging that some Hi-Point firearms are reliable, this specific unit is characterized as a 'dud'.

This video details a painful slide bite injury sustained from a Glock 27, requiring six stitches. The speaker attributes the incident to the subcompact frame of the Glock 27, which makes a full grip difficult, especially without a magazine extension. He demonstrates his standard two-handed grip, suggesting his left hand was positioned too high, causing his right thumb to interfere with the slide's cycling.