Videos tagged with US Military Trials

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Heckler & Koch XM-8, a contender for the US military's next-generation rifle. It details the XM-8's modular design with three barrel lengths, its AR-180 style short-stroke piston gas system, and its integrated optics. The analysis highlights the use of polymer in its construction and its ambidextrous controls, drawing comparisons to other notable firearms like the G36.

This review of the Smith & Wesson Model 39 highlights its historical significance as the first semi-automatic 9mm pistol made in the United States by S&W. The presenter, from Cranky Gun Reviews, praises its craftsmanship, ergonomics, and shooting characteristics, comparing it favorably to modern pistols like the Beretta 92FS. The review details its construction, features like the decocker, and its near adoption by the US military.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Beretta 92SB, an Italian classic pistol with a significant history in US military trials. The presenters detail its evolution from the initial 1979 design through to its selection by the US Air Force in 1985, highlighting key modifications like the heel magazine release change and the addition of a firing pin block safety. The review covers the pistol's technical specifications, including its sights, ambidextrous safety/decocker, double-action/single-action trigger, and 15+1 capacity, noting its reliable performance and historical significance.

This guide details the modifications made to the Colt Model 1905 pistol to evolve it into the 1907 and subsequently the 1907-09 patterns, driven by US military trials. Key upgrades include a spur hammer, automatic grip safety, loaded chamber indicator, and improved ejection port design, addressing issues like stopping power, reliability, and user safety. These changes were crucial stepping stones towards the eventual development of the Colt 1911.

This guide details the specific procedure for removing and disassembling the bolt of the Ward Burton Model 1871 rifle. It highlights the unique trigger lock mechanism that requires precise positioning of a trigger guard screw for bolt release. The process involves careful manipulation of the trigger and bolt, followed by the disassembly of internal bolt components, emphasizing features like fouling collection grooves. Proper safety protocols are paramount throughout.

This video provides an in-depth look at the extremely rare Brown/van Choate Trials Rifle, a unique 1871 bolt-action design. Expert Ian McCollum details its internal hammer, double trigger system, and proprietary .45-70 caliber, highlighting its historical significance in US military trials and its significant design flaws, such as the fixed extractor. The analysis emphasizes the rifle's rarity and its place in early breech-loading firearm development.

This entry details the unique Powell Cartridge Counter Luger, a variant tested by the US military. It focuses on the operation of its innovative grip-mounted cartridge counter, which relies on a specialized magazine and follower system. The historical context of its development and US trials is also highlighted, noting its significance as an early attempt at a 9mm military pistol for the United States.

This guide details the field stripping process for the rare Vickers-Berthier Model 1919 Trials Rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the disassembly of the gas-operated, tilting bolt system, emphasizing the unique control levers that function as disassembly pins. Proper safety precautions are paramount when handling this historical prototype.

This comprehensive review by Chris Bartocci, a recognized expert with extensive military armory experience, debunks common myths surrounding the Beretta M9/92FS. Bartocci details the pistol's history, including its selection over the M1911, and addresses controversies like slide failures, attributing them to ammunition and high usage rather than design flaws. He highlights the evolution of critical components like the locking block and discusses magazine reliability issues, offering practical insights for owners and enthusiasts.

This video provides an expert-level review and comparison of the Glock G19X, G19 Gen 5, and G17 Gen 4, drawing on 30 years of shooting experience. The G19X, originally a contender for the US Military's Modular Handgun System trials, is analyzed for its hybrid design (G17 grip, G19 slide) and its performance characteristics. The reviewer highlights the G19X's superior recoil management and faster target reacquisition compared to the G19 and G17, making it a strong recommendation for duty or 'go-to-war' scenarios, while acknowledging the G19's advantage for concealed carry.

This video explores ten lesser-known facts about the Beretta 92 pistol, including its numerous variants, early military contracts, and its role in US military history. It touches on performance feedback from troops, controversies surrounding magazines, and its significant presence in popular culture as a prop gun.