Videos tagged with Steel Guide Rod

This video details a comprehensive modernization of a Glock 45 by Danger Close Armament (DCA). The customization includes an optic cut, slide and barrel porting, custom grip texturing, frame modifications like a gas pedal, and upgraded internal components such as an Apex trigger and a dual captive recoil spring assembly. The presenter highlights how these modifications significantly enhance the firearm's performance and ergonomics, transforming a stock Glock into a highly personalized and capable handgun.

This review of the SIG P365 AXG Legion 9mm highlights its premium Legion series features, including an aluminum frame, G10 grips, and a stainless steel slide. The reviewer notes the flat trigger and compares it to the original P365, emphasizing the AXG's larger size and 17-round capacity. Ballistics testing with Federal 115-grain ammunition yielded a velocity of 1037 FPS from a 3.1-inch barrel.

This video provides a first look at the LTT Beretta 92G Elite, a full-size variant modified by Langdon Tactical. The reviewer, a former competitive shooter of similar platforms, highlights key features like the dovetailed front sight, decock-only 'G' model action, steel guide rod, and custom G10 grips. While appreciating the modern enhancements, the reviewer notes some personal preferences regarding the iron sights and compares it to older models.

The Kahr Arms X9 is a new double-stack 9mm handgun featuring a 3.54-inch barrel, a smooth double-action trigger, and an optics-ready slide compatible with the HoloSun 407K footprint. It boasts an ambidextrous slide stop and a switchable magazine release. The handgun offers compatibility with Sig P365 and Springfield Armory Hellcat magazines, with provided spacers to ensure flush fit for extended capacities. Disassembly is simplified compared to older Kahr models, featuring a captured recoil spring and steel guide rod.

This review details a CZ Shadow 2 pistol extensively modified by Cajun Gun Works (CGW). Key upgrades include slide milling for an optic (specifically mentioning the Leupold DeltaPoint Pro), a ported barrel, a crowned barrel end, and a steel guide rod. The CGW race trigger is highlighted for its exceptionally light 2.3 lb single-action pull and crisp break, with the double-action pull estimated between 4.8-5.2 lbs. The reviewer emphasizes the improved shooting dynamics due to the low slide mass and overall enhanced performance after CGW's work.

This video details a beginner's project to fabricate a steel guide rod for a Beretta 92X Compact using a lathe. The process involves precise measurements of the original plastic part, setting up the lathe, turning down stock material, creating a flange, parting off the piece, and finishing the end to match the factory taper. The project highlights basic lathe operations and the satisfaction of creating a custom firearm component.

This review covers the Stoeger STR 9C, a budget-friendly polymer frame compact pistol. The video details its features, including a 13-round magazine, metal sights with a tactical ledge, and a steel guide rod. It also provides a step-by-step field stripping guide and discusses the trigger's feel and reset. The reviewer notes the pistol's affordability and suitability for those needing a functional firearm at a low price point, despite some minor drawbacks like a single magazine.

This infield review of the Canik Rival SFX highlights its out-of-the-box competition readiness. Key features include a ventilated slide with aggressive milling, a double-cut trigger guard, a protected fiber optic front sight, and a fully adjustable metal rear sight. The flat-face trigger is praised for its crispness and short reset, estimated at around three pounds.

The Stoeger STR-9F is a new full-size 9mm handgun featuring a 4.7-inch barrel and 17-round magazines, offered at a budget-friendly MSRP of $329. It boasts a flat-face trigger without a trigger bar safety, metal three-dot sights, deep slide serrations, and a polymer frame with a steel guide rod. The reviewer notes its crisp trigger break, short reset, and comfortable grip texturing, comparing it favorably to other budget-priced firearms.

This video provides an out-of-the-box reliability test of the Canik TP9 One Series pistol. The reviewer highlights its affordability (under $300), ergonomic feel, and surprisingly good trigger for the price point. Despite a minor user-induced trigger safety issue, the pistol ran flawlessly through 198 rounds, demonstrating excellent reliability and accuracy.

This YouTube video compares the recoil characteristics of two Glock MOS models: the Glock 17 Gen 4 and the Glock 34 Gen 5. The comparison specifically investigates the impact of different guide rods on recoil. The Glock 17 is equipped with a Jentra Ultra Heavy Tungsten Guide Rod, while the Glock 34 features a Taran Tactical Innovations oversized steel guide rod. Both pistols utilize 14lb recoil springs and are fitted with Leupold DeltaPoint Pro red dot sights and Dawson Precision backup iron sights. The reviewer notes that the Glock 17 felt slightly easier to handle in hand, though the downrange recoil results were not dramatically different.

This review of the Sig Sauer P320 X5 highlights its features as a competition-oriented pistol, noting its modularity, adjustable sights, and optic-ready slide. While generally praised for its soft shooting characteristics and potential for various competition divisions, the reviewer raises concerns about potential out-of-battery detonations and the cost of necessary magazine upgrades for certain divisions.