Videos tagged with Slide Wear

This video provides an after-action review of a Sig P320 after 6,000 rounds. The presenter details the lack of malfunctions, minimal internal and external wear, and overall reliability of the firearm. The review focuses on practical performance, excluding safety concerns, and concludes with a recommendation for the Sig P320 series based on this extensive testing.

This video provides an in-depth after-action review of a PSA Dagger pistol after enduring a 4,000-round torture test. The presenter details specific failure points, including a jettisoned slide stop, a walking takedown pin, light primer strikes, and a loose front sight post. Significant internal and external wear on the slide and barrel are also highlighted, leading to a negative overall assessment of the firearm's durability and reliability.

This video discusses firearm longevity, emphasizing that guns typically don't 'wear out' in the traditional sense but are often 'left behind' due to component wear or the desire for newer models. The speaker, Ben Stoeger, shares insights from his extensive shooting experience, highlighting that high round counts (e.g., 200,000 rounds) on a single pistol frame are achievable with component replacement, such as fitting a new slide and barrel. He notes that catastrophic failures, like broken frame rails, are rare, and that issues often arise with extractors or other internal parts after tens of thousands of rounds, leading to a gun being retired from primary service.

This guide details the initial assessment phase for restoring a neglected Beretta 92 Series pistol, as demonstrated by Vampire Guns. It covers identifying common issues like barrel wear, slide rust, and frame oxidation. The speaker, exhibiting high authority and gunsmithing expertise, emphasizes the importance of a thorough condition assessment before undertaking a full rebuild.

This review of the Glock 19 Gen 4, post 25,000 rounds, focuses on its durability and generational differences. The instructor highlights improvements in the Gen 4's finish and grip texture compared to the Gen 3, while also critiquing the polymer sights. He details the disassembly process, discusses the recoil spring assembly, and analyzes the trigger mechanism, concluding that while the Gen 4 offers some advantages, the Gen 3 might still be a viable option for those planning modifications.