Videos tagged with Square Barrel

This review highlights the Rock Island Armory 5.0E, a hammer-fired pistol with a unique square barrel design contributing to its exceptionally flat shooting characteristics and minimal muzzle rise. While praised for its excellent trigger and all-metal construction (save for polymer grip panels), the narrow magwell is identified as a significant drawback affecting reloads. The reviewer rates it 9/10, suggesting improvements to the magwell and parts availability for self-servicing.

This video covers new firearms and accessories from the 2025 NRA show, featuring the RIA 5.0 E pistol with its unique square barrel and internal hammer, Savage's Axis 2 Pro rifle paired with ACU suppressors (including the AC30 Bob), Taurus's Raging Hunter revolvers in various calibers and barrel lengths, the new Taurus 58 pistol in .380 ACP, and Taurus's bolt-action rifle with a cold hammer-forged barrel. The presenters highlight key features, performance aspects, and price points for each product, offering insights for potential buyers.

This video showcases two new items from North American Arms: a 50th Anniversary Gold Belt Buckle designed for .22 LR with pearl grips, and the Sentinel pistol. The Sentinel, released last year, is presented as a more practical everyday carry option with a square barrel, black pebble rubber grip, and a swing-out cylinder for easy reloading. It also features a tritium front sight and is noted for its pocket or belt carry suitability.

This guide details the field stripping and unique recoil spring capture process for the Rock Island Armory RIA 5.0E, as demonstrated by Sootch. It highlights the firearm's innovative Ram Valve System (RVS) and square barrel design. The process requires a small tool to safely manage spring tension during disassembly. Sootch, a highly authoritative reviewer, emphasizes the technical intricacies and US-based manufacturing of this innovative pistol.

This video provides first impressions of the Rock Island RIA 5.0, a novel handgun featuring a unique locking system with the block at the muzzle and a square barrel. The reviewer, David, notes its departure from traditional Browning tilt-lock designs, leading to a distinct recoil impulse felt lower on the muzzle. While acknowledging its innovative concept and potential, he highlights areas for improvement in ergonomics, grip texture, and Cerakote durability, suggesting it's a promising concept gun that may evolve.

This in-depth look at the Rock Island Armory RIA 5.0 highlights its innovative RVS recoil system, featuring a fixed barrel design and internal slide rails for enhanced accuracy and reduced recoil. The pistol incorporates a low bore axis, polymer grip module for weight reduction and recoil mitigation, and an alloy aluminum receiver with a steel slide. The design, spearheaded by Fred Craig, emphasizes simplicity and durability, drawing comparisons to the CZ 75 and Glock for its engineering principles.