Videos tagged with Two-Piece Barrel

This video compares an older Smith & Wesson Model 66-1 with a newer Model 66.8, evaluating design differences in areas like trigger stops, sights, firing pins, cylinders, barrels, and overall fit and finish. The analysis concludes that while older models may have superior aesthetic finishing, newer designs offer functional improvements in areas such as reliability and modularity, making them better overall firearms.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Smith & Wesson Model 64, the stainless steel variant of the iconic Model 10 revolver. The presenter highlights its history with law enforcement agencies like the NYPD, Virginia State Police, and Delaware State Police, detailing its robust construction and suitability for humid environments. Specific models, including the 64-2 and 64-8, are examined, with discussions on their features, production eras, and unique historical markings like the MDC stamp.

This review of the Smith & Wesson Model 69 .44 Magnum, dubbed the 'Combat Magnum,' highlights its L-frame construction, a departure from the larger N-frame typically used for .44 Magnum revolvers. The presenter, a seasoned revolver owner, praises its manageable recoil for the caliber, accurate shooting characteristics, and the tight lock-up facilitated by its ball detent system. The review details trigger pull weights for both single and double action, notes the two-piece barrel design, and discusses potential considerations like the smaller trigger guard for gloved use.

This video provides an in-depth look at the new Korth Silver Mongoose revolver. The presenter highlights its premium build quality, smooth action, and distinctive features like the cylinder release and ribbed barrel. While acknowledging its high price point, the video positions it as a desirable, albeit aspirational, firearm for serious revolver enthusiasts.

This video reviews the Smith & Wesson Model 64-8, a stainless steel K-frame revolver chambered in .38 Special +P. The reviewer highlights its history as a police service weapon, particularly in high-humidity areas, and its similarities to the classic Model 10. Key features discussed include its fixed sights, six-round capacity, and the two-piece barrel construction, which is noted for potential accuracy benefits and cost reduction. The reviewer also touches on its suitability as a sidearm for camping and self-defense, praising its balance, trigger quality, and the comfort of aftermarket grips.

The Yankee Marshal introduces the Jeff Quinn Commemorative .44 Special Ruger GP100, highlighting its unique features like the polished blue finish, high-polished trigger and hammer, and unfluted cylinder. He then explains the technical difference between one-piece and two-piece revolver barrels, detailing how to identify them by examining the muzzle and barrel assembly.

This review provides an expert assessment of the new Smith & Wesson Model 19 Classic from the perspective of a factory-trained S&W armorer with decades of experience. The speaker details significant internal engineering upgrades, improved manufacturing techniques (MIM, precision machining), and specific design enhancements like the two-piece barrel and yoke screw, concluding the Classic model surpasses vintage versions in reliability and performance straight from the factory.

This review of the Smith & Wesson Model 19 Classic .357 Magnum revolver provides a detailed look at its historical significance, design improvements over older models, and performance. The presenter, with apparent experience in firearms, highlights the two-piece barrel construction, improved cylinder lock-up, and adjustable sights, while also discussing trigger pull and grip ergonomics. The review emphasizes the gun's capability to handle high volumes of .357 Magnum rounds, a significant upgrade from earlier iterations.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Rock Island Armory XT .22 Magnum 1911 pistol, showcased at SHOT Show 2016. Martin Watson, President and CEO of Rock Island, discusses the three-year development process for the .22 Magnum magazine, highlighting its 15-round capacity and the pistol's features like a free-floating barrel and standard 1911 frame parts. The discussion touches on the pistol's low recoil, potential optics-ready variants, and the synergy with Armscor ammunition.