Videos tagged with Slide Mounted Safety

This video provides an in-depth look at the Beretta 92 series, detailing its construction, operation, and common wear points. It explains the unique oscillating block locking system, the differences between 92 and 98 models, and the manufacturing techniques used for its components. The presenter also discusses potential restoration options for a specific mistreated Beretta 92.

The Walther PD380 is a new compact pistol designed for concealed carry, building on the PDP series' ergonomics and the PK380's focus on shootability. It features a polymer frame with textured grip, a double-action/single-action hammer-fired mechanism, and a slide-mounted safety lever. The PD380 aims to offer a user-friendly experience for a wide range of shooters.

The Smith & Wesson Model 52-2 is a specialized semi-automatic pistol chambered in .38 Special, designed exclusively for target shooting. It is magazine-fed and specifically designed to use wadcutter ammunition, not full metal jackets. The pistol features a 5-inch barrel, adjustable target sights, a slide-mounted safety, and a remarkably light and short trigger pull with a quick reset.

This video analyzes a defensive gun use incident in Brazil where a licensed citizen successfully engaged a robber. Expert John Correia highlights the effectiveness of appendix carry for a 'visually quiet' draw but critiques the impact of a slide-mounted safety on response time. The analysis also covers shooting performance and emphasizes the importance of proper post-incident procedures using the TAPIS acronym.

This review of the GSG Firefly 22LR pistol highlights its budget-friendly nature and attractive aesthetics, but raises significant concerns about its reliability and factory limitations. The reviewer details a modification to increase magazine capacity using a 3D-printed follower, though this impacts the slide lock-back feature. Issues with suppressor threading and occasional feeding failures are also discussed, making it a pistol with potential but requiring user intervention.

This review from Honest Outlaw, presented by Chris, offers a critical look at the Beretta 92 and M9 series, highlighting five specific areas of concern for potential owners. Despite acknowledging the platform's historical significance and general reliability, the video delves into issues such as the slide-mounted safety's tendency to be accidentally engaged, the open-top slide design's susceptibility to debris, limited slide manipulation surface area, challenges with mounting optics, and the large grip size impacting smaller-handed shooters. The assessment is delivered with high authority, drawing on extensive experience with the platform.

This video provides a technical overview of manual active safety mechanisms found on various popular handgun models. The instructor, demonstrating high authority, explains the function and engagement methods for safeties on 1911-style pistols, Tanfoglio CZ (Petter mechanics), H&K USP, and Beretta 92/98 series. It also highlights that firearms like the Glock 19 rely solely on passive safeties.

This guide details the fundamental operation of the Beretta 92FS/M9 pistol, covering safe handling, loading, chambering, decocking, trigger mechanics, and reloading. It emphasizes safety procedures and explains the Double Action/Single Action (DA/SA) trigger system, as demonstrated by JaredAF.

This video provides a detailed comparison between the Girsan Regard MC and the Beretta 92FS, highlighting their similarities and differences. The Girsan Regard MC is presented as a budget-friendly alternative to the Beretta M9, offering features like a threaded barrel and a Picatinny rail at a lower MSRP. While both firearms perform well, the Beretta 92FS is favored by the reviewer for its historical significance and brand reputation, despite the Girsan's impressive feature set for its price point.

This guide details a critical safety technique for operating the Beretta M9/92 series, focusing on avoiding accidental safety engagement during slide racking. It also contrasts this with the SIG M17/P320's frame-mounted safety. The information is presented by industry experts Bill Wilson and Massad Ayoob, highlighting practical considerations for firearm handling.

This video provides an expert-level comparison between the Beretta 92X Performance and the Taurus PT92, delving into their historical origins and design evolution. The speaker, The Yankee Marshal, clarifies the often-misunderstood relationship between the two firearms, particularly regarding the frame-mounted safety, asserting that Taurus's design is based on an earlier Beretta patent. The analysis highlights the Beretta 92X Performance as a modern iteration of a classic combat handgun.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Star 30PK, a Spanish 9mm pistol evaluated by Colt. It covers the steps for disassembly, highlighting key internal features like the linkless barrel and modular fire control group. The video emphasizes safety checks throughout the process, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum, an expert in historical firearms.