Videos tagged with Stag Grips

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Colt Single Action Army revolver, focusing on its timeless design and the speaker's personal affection for the .45 Colt caliber. It includes practical demonstrations of firearm maintenance using Ballistol Universalol and highlights the enjoyable shooting experience of this classic firearm. The instructor, hickok45, shares his extensive knowledge and personal preferences, offering valuable insights for enthusiasts.

This guide covers a range session featuring the Zenith ZF-5L, a civilian-legal MP5 clone, and a Colt Single Action Army Sheriff's Model. It highlights the ZF-5L's performance as a Pistol Caliber Carbine and addresses fitment issues with aftermarket grips on the Colt. The session emphasizes safe handling and observation of firearm characteristics during live fire.

This video features Bobby Tyler of Tyler Gun Works discussing practical and cost-effective upgrades for revolvers. With a vast number of revolvers in circulation, improving existing firearms is presented as a smart alternative to purchasing new ones. Key upgrade areas highlighted include grips for better handling and texture, sights to improve accuracy based on individual vision, and action tuning (trigger pull, hammer break, cylinder gap) to enhance shooting performance. The video also emphasizes the importance of quality holsters, recommending brands like Simply Rugged Holsters and Barranti Leather Co. for their superior craftsmanship compared to mass-produced options.

This entry details the 'Davy Colts,' a set of three 3rd Generation Colt Single Action Army revolvers representing three family generations. It covers their customization, including Eagle Grips stag grips and Colt Custom Shop fitting, alongside variations in barrel length (7.5", 5.5", 4.75"), .45 ACP conversion cylinders, and the enduring legacy of the SAA design. Instruction from expert Hickok45 highlights safe handling and historical context.

Hickok45, a recognized firearms historian and reviewer, guides viewers through selecting a single 'keeper' from a diverse collection of single-action revolvers. He emphasizes practical shootability, historical context, and personal preference over mere value, ultimately choosing a 1964 Second Generation Colt SAA for its balance and performance. The video offers expert insights into various Colt generations and historical models.

This video provides an initial firing and break-in procedure for a newly acquired Smith & Wesson Model 28 'Highway Patrolman' revolver. The instructor, with decades of firearms experience, demonstrates using .38 Special for initial shots before moving to .357 Magnum, discussing the impact differences and the importance of testing double-action reliability. The review highlights the firearm's condition, its history as a 'plain Jane' version of the Model 27, and the aesthetic appeal of its stag grips.

The video demonstrates the installation of new elk stag grips from MD Grips onto a Smith & Wesson 586 L-Comp revolver. The presenter discusses previous grip choices and the reason for switching to these new grips, which are a service style rather than a full wraparound. The installation process is shown, along with the presenter's positive initial impressions of the feel and look of the new grips. The video also touches on managing arthritis pain to allow for occasional shooting of .357 Magnum rounds.

This guide details the process of shooting a Colt Single Action Army, including the use of a .45 ACP conversion cylinder. It covers loading and firing with both .45 ACP and .45 Colt ammunition, as well as transitioning between cylinders. The video features insights from firearms educator Hickok45, who demonstrates safe handling and provides historical context for different SAA models and calibers.