Videos tagged with Steel Slide

This review covers the TRB RS9 Vampir, a double-action/single-action all-metal handgun manufactured in Bosnia. It highlights the firearm's quality, design reminiscent of the Sig P226, and its combat-oriented features. The review includes a detailed look at its construction, ergonomics, trigger performance, and a step-by-step guide for field stripping and reassembly.

This guide details the field stripping and inspection process for the new Staccato C4x, a compensated 9mm pistol. It covers unloading, slide removal, component separation, inspection of the unique one-piece barrel/compensator, and reassembly. The video emphasizes the robustness of the integrated compensator design.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Staccato C2 2011 pistol, highlighting its features and build quality. The presenter, TheYankeeMarshal, details the firearm's double-action/single-action trigger, suppressor-height sights, RMR-ready slide, and its 2011 platform construction with a polymer grip frame. The review emphasizes the pistol's smooth operation and premium feel, positioning it as a top-tier offering in the 2011 market.

This review provides an in-depth look at the Smith & Wesson 469, a classic 9mm DA/SA pistol. The host, Cranky Gun Reviews, highlights its excellent trigger, reliable performance, and historical context, noting its influence from custom gunsmiths. While acknowledging its size and weight compared to modern options, the review concludes it remains a dependable and concealable firearm for those who appreciate vintage designs.

This guide details how to examine Walther PPK pistols assembled by American GIs from parts found at the factory at the end of WWII. It covers identifying key features such as caliber, slide finish, frame material, and the significant absence of standard markings, highlighting these as characteristics of late-war, non-standard production. The information is presented with the authority of a recognized expert in historical firearms.

The Walther PDP Pro X PMM is a feature-rich 9mm performance duty pistol designed for hard use. It boasts an optic-ready slide, enhanced ergonomics with PDP texturing and modular backstraps, and a durable black nitride finish on its steel slide. Key performance features include a built-in barrel compensator for recoil management, a 4.63-inch barrel, and Walther's Dynamic Performance Trigger, contributing to impressive accuracy.

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.

This review of the RS9 Vampir, a 9mm DA/SA duty pistol from TCH Arms, highlights its convoluted origins tracing back to the Zastava CZ99 and SIG P226. Despite undergoing extensive torture testing and being adopted by Bosnian counterterrorism units, its high price point of $1,400, lack of optics-readiness, and limited aftermarket support make it a difficult recommendation against more established and affordable competitors like the SIG P226, ARX Rex01, and Zastava CZ99. The expert assessment notes its reliable performance and good handling characteristics, but ultimately questions its market viability.

This review examines the Taurus 24/7 OSS Tactical, a pistol developed for US SOCOM trials. The video details its unique trigger system, ambidextrous safety levers with decocking function, and a complex disassembly process involving a pin rather than a lever. While acknowledging its historical significance and some ergonomic features, the reviewer expresses reservations about Taurus's historical quality control and the pistol's reliability issues, particularly its tendency to fire when dropped.

The Yankee Marshal reviews Steyr's new all-metal pistols, the ATD (duty) and ATC (competition) lines, which are based on AEX designs. He highlights their hammer-fired, all-metal construction as a positive departure from the market's trend towards polymer striker-fired guns. While appreciating the design, he expresses a desire for polymer frame options and chamberings beyond 9mm, suggesting these could be ideal alternatives to striker-fired pistols like the SIG P320.

This video provides a detailed review of the Ruger LCP 3701 chambered in .380 Auto. It covers technical specifications, a tip-to-butt breakdown, and accessory inclusions. The presenter highlights its compact size, light weight, and suitability for concealed carry, while also discussing trigger feel and grip texture.

This review of the Smith & Wesson CSX E-Series subcompact pistol highlights its all-metal construction, optics-ready slide with RMSC compatibility, and improved straight trigger. The host, Tom Male, editor of American Handgunner magazine, discusses its modular magazine system offering 12, 15, and 17-round capacities, and presents range performance data with various ammunition types, noting a 1.3-inch five-shot group at 15 yards with Federal HST.