Videos tagged with Striker-Fired Mechanism

This review of the Winchester Wildcat 22LR semi-automatic rifle highlights its lightweight polymer construction and innovative design features. The firearm is chambered in .22 Long Rifle, boasts an 18-inch button-rifled barrel with a 1:16 twist, and includes a molded-in Picatinny rail with adjustable aperture rear and blade front sights. Notably, it accepts Ruger 10/22 pattern magazines and features a striker-fired mechanism with a rounded firing pin nose for improved ignition. The rifle is designed for easy disassembly for cleaning.

This expert-level overview from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons details the developmental Roth Steyr 1904 and 1906 pistols, precursors to the adopted Model 1907. It highlights key evolutionary changes, technical mechanisms like the half-cock striker, and historical context within Austro-Hungarian military trials, offering insights valuable to advanced firearms enthusiasts and historians.

This video provides a preview of "American Rifleman Television," featuring segments on the manufacturing of Smith & Wesson revolvers, a review of the Winchester Wildcat .22 LR semi-automatic rifle, and a historical look at the Martini-Henry rifle. It highlights the heritage of Smith & Wesson revolvers, from early models to the powerful Model 500, and discusses their relevance in modern self-defense. The Winchester Wildcat is detailed as a lightweight, striker-fired .22 LR with adjustable sights and a Picatinny rail, noting its rounded firing pin for improved ignition. The Martini-Henry is presented as an iconic rifle of the British Empire.