Videos tagged with Trials Pistol

This video provides an expert comparison of the Colt 1907 and the 1907-09 trials pistols, highlighting significant ergonomic improvements in the latter. The 1907-09 features an extended hammer and grip safety that allow for safe one-handed hammer manipulation, a critical upgrade over the two-handed operation required for the original 1907.

This expert-level entry details the Belgian GP35 High Power, John Browning's final design, completed by Dieudonné Saive at FN. It covers its adoption by the Belgian Army, production during WWII under German occupation, and unique features of early trials models, including the oval ejection port and tangent sights. The information is presented with high authority, drawing on detailed visual and historical analysis.

This review explores the rare W. von Steiger auto-ejecting revolver prototypes developed in Switzerland during the late 19th century. It details the innovative auto-ejection mechanism, design evolution from 9mm to 10.4mm, and practical improvements like case deflection. Despite its speed, the design was ultimately not adopted by the Swiss military in favor of the simpler Abadie system.