Videos tagged with Thumb Safety

This review of the FN Reflex micro-compact 9mm pistol highlights its internal hammer-fired system and lightweight trigger, which some consider among the best for concealed carry. The presenter, with apparent experience in firearms instruction, discusses the pistol's trigger break and reset, the absence of a blade safety, and FN's mitigation strategy of including an ambidextrous thumb safety. Testing focuses on trigger feel, split times, appendix draw proficiency, and overall ergonomics, concluding that while the pistol is snappy due to its size, its features make it a viable option for concealed carry.

This video addresses lead exposure concerns for high-volume shooters, emphasizing indoor range risks and mitigation strategies. It also details proper thumb placement on handguns, particularly concerning safeties on 1911/2011 platforms, and discusses handloading practices.

This guide details the basic operation of a 2011 handgun, including magazine loading and chambering a round, framed within a hypothetical zombie apocalypse scenario. It highlights the Girsan Witness Match X, a competition-grade firearm, and notes its potential vulnerability to dirt due to lower tolerances, which could lead to malfunctions like slide lock-back on an empty magazine.

This video features SPN Firearms, an experienced shooter who owns numerous Kimber firearms, discussing the Kimber Micro 380. He highlights its reliability over 2,391 days without a single malfunction and compares it favorably to other pocket .380 pistols like the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0, Springfield 911, and Sig Sauer P238, emphasizing its speed.

This review of the Tisas Stakeout 1911 highlights its value proposition, offering forged components and dual caliber capability (9mm/.38 Super) at an accessible price point. The experienced reviewer details specific features like the nickel finish, Series 70 design, and provides insights into potential upgrades and magazine recommendations, emphasizing the importance of quality magazines for optimal performance.

This guide synthesizes an expert assessment of Staccato pistols, focusing on performance versus personal ergonomics. The review highlights the pistols' exceptional accuracy and superior trigger feel compared to competitors like the Kimber 2K11 Pro. However, it critically examines the beavertail and grip safety ergonomics, which may cause discomfort for some shooters despite the platform's overall shootability and smooth slide operation.

This video addresses the common question of whether a 2011 platform pistol, like the Staccato P, is suitable as a first firearm for competitive shooting. Ben Stoeger, a professional shooter and instructor, acknowledges the appeal of the Staccato P but discusses the merits of starting with a simpler striker-fired pistol like the Glock 47 to build fundamental skills. He explains the added complexity of hammer-fired pistols with external safeties and decockers, and the potential pitfalls of starting with a light trigger. Ultimately, Stoeger advises that if a new shooter is comfortable and can afford a Staccato P, they should pursue it with dedicated training.

This review of the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 highlights its design as a competitor to the Ruger LCP Max, emphasizing its suitability for pocket carry. The instructor notes its comfortable grip for its size, the challenging but non-obtrusive thumb safety, and its impressive reliability over several hundred rounds without cleaning. It's presented as a highly shootable option for concealed carry.

The US Army rejected the Glock 19X for the XM17 modular handgun trials primarily because it did not meet the 'modular handgun system' requirement. While Glock offered interchangeable slides and grips, it did not present a truly modular system where a single serialized component (like the trigger pack) could be reconfigured into different sizes. The Sig Sauer P320, with its removable trigger pack, fulfilled this requirement, allowing for a single firearm to be adapted to full-size, mid-size, and compact configurations with additional modules, making it more cost-effective for the Army's large procurement needs.

This video provides a detailed comparison between the Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X and the Shield Plus, focusing on their physical dimensions, features, and shooting performance. The presenter, Yoki Sturrup, highlights the Shield X's slimmer grip, longer slide and barrel, and optic-ready capability, while noting the Shield Plus's more compact size and different magazine capacity. Both firearms are praised for their shootability and reliability, with the presenter expressing a strong positive sentiment towards both models.

This video provides an unboxing and initial range impression of the new Smith & Wesson M&P Shield X. The presenter details the pistol's features, including its optic-ready slide, 9mm caliber, and included 13 and 15-round magazines. Initial shooting impressions are positive, highlighting a nice trigger and comfortable grip, though a minor failure to eject occurred with Winchester White Box ammunition, which the presenter attributes to the ammo rather than the firearm.

This video features Ben Stoeger discussing the nuances of 2011 platform firearms. Key topics include the preference for metal frames with comfortable grips, the impact of barrel length on recoil and handling, and the evolution of grip and thumb safeties. Stoeger also touches on aggressive grip textures, the potential for metal frames to cause hand fatigue over extended shooting sessions, and preferences for magazine wells and functional slide stops.