All About Handgun Actions: Single & Double Action

This expert review from Forgotten Weapons details the Mauser Model 90 DA, a rebranded Hungarian P9R pistol. It highlights Mauser's 1980s-90s strategy of acquiring and rebranding foreign handguns due to a lack of in-house product development. The review thoroughly compares the M90 DA to the Browning Hi-Power and Smith & Wesson Model 59, detailing significant internal and external differences.

This review of the Rock Island Armory AL9 highlights its appeal to both 9mm and revolver enthusiasts. The firearm features a 3-inch barrel, fully adjustable sights, and a comfortable rubber grip. Its 9mm capacity is facilitated by moon clips, which allow for quick and easy loading. The action offers both a light, crisp single-action pull and a smooth double-action pull.

This review covers the Rock Island Armory AL3.1 revolver, highlighting its stainless steel construction, 2-inch barrel, and 6-shot capacity in .357 Magnum/.38 Special. The presenter, demonstrating experienced authority, notes its good build quality, comfortable rubber grips, and smooth double-action/crisp single-action trigger. It's positioned as a stout, 1.5-pound, close-range firearm suitable for personal defense, prompting viewer engagement on its carry potential.

This entry details the CZ 482 pistol, a precursor to the vz.52, highlighting its unique roller-locked mechanism and high-quality construction. The video provides an expert-level overview of its mechanical operation, external features, and historical context, including its development by the Kratochvíl brothers and its potential international sales. The information is presented with a high degree of technical detail and historical accuracy.

This expert-level guide from C&Rsenal details the intricate mechanics of the Mexican 1893 Pieper revolver. It covers the unique gas seal system, the inertia lock for recoil management, and the trigger's 'dog' mechanism. The instruction emphasizes understanding the internal timing and components, drawing comparisons to contemporary designs like the Nagant and Fagnus, highlighting the speaker's high authority in historical firearms mechanics.

This video showcases the Pietta 1851 U.S. Marshal .44 Black Powder revolver in an outdoor shooting range setting. The demonstration highlights the firearm's operation, including the significant black powder smoke produced after each shot. The presenter exhibits competent handling and safe operation, accurately engaging a steel silhouette target.

This video compares buckshot and birdshot for home defense scenarios, highlighting their effectiveness and penetration characteristics. At close range, both are lethal, but birdshot offers a safer option due to reduced over-penetration risk through interior walls. The Remington 870 is featured as a suitable platform.

This video provides a detailed guide on how to field strip a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington of American Handgunner. It covers the essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly including bushing rotation and slide removal, and a reverse reassembly process. An alternative 'cheat' method is also demonstrated for quicker disassembly, along with tips on using bushing wrenches and a strong emphasis on firearm safety rules.

This video showcases a museum-quality, first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker revolver discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The firearm, manufactured in 1875, exhibits significant authentic patina and wear, including a thin muzzle from holster carry, indicating heavy historical use. Its discovery among homestead ruins highlights its deep burial and preservation.

This guide advocates for a '5-minute clean' approach to modern firearms, emphasizing that intensive cleaning is often unnecessary and can cause premature wear. It details a streamlined process focusing on essential areas like the barrel chamber and slide rails, using minimal solvent and oil. The video also warns against common mistakes like over-oiling magazines, promoting efficient maintenance for reliable function.