Videos tagged with Taurus 1911 Commander

This video provides a detailed ballistic gel test comparing two .45 ACP ammunition types from Ammo Inc.: their Standard Jacketed Hollow Point (JHP) and the X-Def round. The test includes a heavy clothing barrier and measures velocity, penetration, and expansion. The presenter, an experienced shooter, offers insights into the performance differences, particularly noting the tumbling effect of the standard JHP versus the straighter path of the X-Def.

This video conducts a ballistic gel test comparing Federal HST 230-grain +P and Hornady XTP 230-grain +P ammunition in .45 ACP, fired from a Taurus 1911 Commander. The test measures velocity, penetration, and expansion, providing direct comparisons of performance characteristics relevant to self-defense applications.

This video provides an unboxing and initial range test of the Taurus 1911 Commander pistol. The presenter highlights it as an affordable 1911 option chambered in .45 ACP. A key question addressed is the practicality of using .45 ACP during an ammunition shortage. The video emphasizes that all shooting is conducted in a controlled, private environment and does not offer firearms or ammunition for sale. A link to the channel's membership program and an Amazon affiliate storefront are included.

This review of the Taurus 1911 Commander highlights its traditionalist appeal with a full steel frame and .45 ACP chambering. The 4.2-inch barrel offers a balance between concealability and shootability, making it quicker out of the holster. Key features include Novak-style combat sights, cut checkering on the front strap and mainspring housing, and an extended beavertail with a memory pad.

This video review focuses on two Taurus 1911 models: the Commander and Officer. The presenters highlight the enduring design of the 1911 platform, emphasizing features like undercut trigger guards, front strap checkering, and beaver tail grip safeties that enhance control and shooting ergonomics. They also discuss the benefits of steel construction for recoil management and its suitability for teaching new shooters, contrasting it with smaller, less ergonomic handguns.

This video discusses unusually high firearm prices observed on GunBroker, with some listings exceeding $10,000 for common models. The presenter initially suspects a system glitch but later learns from a seller that these inflated prices are a strategy to manage inventory and avoid repaying fees on unsold items, effectively using the high price as a placeholder. The video highlights the importance of understanding market value versus listed prices and warns against potential price gouging.

This review of the Taurus 1911 Commander, presented with humorous analysis by Hop from TFB TV, delves into the pistol's features, ergonomics, and reliability. It highlights the Commander size, the excellent manual safety, and compares it to other models, ultimately concluding that the 1911 platform, despite its age, offers superior trigger and handling characteristics for many shooters.

This ARTV preview showcases a visit to the NRA National Sporting Arms Museum located within the largest Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, Missouri. The video highlights two specific firearms: the Taurus 1911 Commander in .45 ACP, featured in the "Rifleman Review" segment, and the FN Model 49 (SAFN) rifle, examined in the "I Have This Old Gun" segment. The content focuses on presenting and potentially reviewing these historical and modern firearms.

This video features Mark Keefe from American Rifleman presenting the Taurus 1911 Commander. He highlights it as an affordable option for those who appreciate the classic 1911 platform. The review focuses on the value proposition of this particular model for 1911 enthusiasts.

This video, part of the 'I Carry' series, focuses on the Taurus 1911 Commander pistol as an everyday carry (EDC) option. It highlights the use of a Wright Leather Works Outside-the-Waistband (OWB) holster for carrying the firearm. Additionally, the video explores other essential EDC items that accompany the pistol. The content is geared towards individuals interested in practical firearm carry solutions and the gear that supports it.