This video showcases the 'Pimp My Pew' series, focusing on the philosophy of customizing firearms beyond their stock form to achieve unique aesthetics and enhanced performance. The host emphasizes improving aspects like flat shooting, soft recoil, and trigger feel, collaborating with specialized partners for modifications such as aluminum grip modules and custom slides. The series aims to transform ordinary firearms into personalized, high-performing tools, with participants expressing excitement over the revealed customizations.
This expert review from SHOT Show 2023 details the CZ TS3 competition pistol, highlighting significant upgrades over the TS2 model. Featuring a cold hammer-forged barrel, a lightened and optic-ready slide with universal footprint compatibility, and improved frame ergonomics like a deeper beaver tail cut and trigger guard undercuts, the TS3 aims for enhanced shooter control and accuracy. The pistol also boasts a lighter trigger pull and ambidextrous, adjustable controls, making it a top-tier choice for competitive shooters.
This review of the Glock 45 Gen 6 highlights its hybrid design, featuring a Glock 19 slide on a Glock 17 grip. The updated flat trigger provides shorter travel and quicker reset, enhancing the shooting experience. Improved ergonomics, including an extended beavertail, contribute to comfort, while the recoil impulse remains familiar to Glock users. The assessment comes from experienced shooters at Gun For Hire Range.
The Humble Marksman details mid-generation updates to Kimber's 2k11 series pistols, focusing on performance and ergonomic enhancements. Key improvements include a redesigned aluminum grip with enhanced traction, a self-correcting magazine well geometry to prevent binding, and refined trigger and safety mechanisms for better accessibility and comfort. These updates aim to improve the overall shooting experience and reliability of the platform.
This review of the Ruger LCP Max focuses on its positive attributes, contrasting it with the LC9's trigger. The hosts highlight improvements in capacity, trigger feel, and sights, while acknowledging the integrated laser's potential benefits for specific demographics. The review adopts a strictly positive tone to balance common online negativity.
This video focuses on improving the factory Glock trigger, specifically addressing discomfort caused by the Safe Action trigger's safety tab during extended shooting sessions. The content demonstrates a simple modification that enhances comfort and smoothness while maintaining the original safety level. The video also includes a sweepstakes winner announcement and encourages audience interaction in the comments section.
This review of the Smith & Wesson CSX E-Series micro 9mm highlights its improvements over the original model, focusing on its optics-ready slide, enhanced trigger reset, and modular grip system. The reviewer, Sootch, an experienced firearms evaluator, demonstrates its shootability and ease of handling, making it a strong contender for an everyday carry pistol. The E-Series addresses key user feedback, offering a more refined shooting experience with its aluminum frame and improved ergonomics.
This video demonstrates the most cost-effective trigger upgrade for the Glock 43X: installing a Double Diamond 3.5 lb connector. The process involves basic disassembly and reassembly of the frame, reducing the trigger pull from a factory 5.5 lbs to approximately 4-4.25 lbs. While this connector is the cheapest option, a more advanced Pyramid Trigger upgrade is also mentioned for an even crisper and lighter pull.
The Springfield Armory SA-35 revives the classic Browning Hi-Power with modern enhancements. Key improvements include the removal of the magazine disconnect safety for a better trigger pull (5-5.5 lbs) and redesigned hammer geometry to prevent slide bite. It boasts a 15+1 capacity, forged steel construction, and a cold hammer-forged barrel, offering a high-value, all-steel pistol at an MSRP of $699.
This expert guide from Brownells' Smyth Busters debunks the popular 'Flitz trigger job' myth. Hosts Stephen and Caleb explain that abrasive compounds like Flitz primarily clean surfaces on hardened MIM parts, offering no functional trigger improvement over simple gun grease. They strongly advise against indiscriminate polishing of trigger components, warning of unintended consequences and recommending focused polishing only on specific wear surfaces for genuine trigger enhancement.
This expert-level review of the Taurus GX4 highlights significant improvements over previous Taurus models, particularly the G3C. The reviewer, a seasoned firearms instructor, praises the GX4's high-end feel, comparable to a Sig P365, and its improved trigger performance. Key features include Glock-compatible sights, Mec-Gar magazines, and durable Tenifer/nitrided finishes, all contributing to a strong value proposition for concealed carriers.
Chris Baker revisits the concept of the 'best revolver,' concluding that while revolvers like the Smith & Wesson Model 66 have historical significance and specific niches, modern semi-automatic pistols are generally superior for self-defense due to size, weight, and shootability. He details potential modifications for revolvers, including action tuning and sight upgrades, while cautioning about the use of double-action-only and the legal implications of disabling safety features.
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