Balistik Defence Adam 9b Tabletop Review and Field Strip

Published on July 24, 2024
Duration: 12:44

This review covers the Balistik Defence Adam 9b, a 9mm 1911 imported by Dickinson Arms. The video details the unboxing, fit and finish, features like the brass bead front sight and target crown, and a comprehensive field strip procedure. It highlights the 70-series design, full-length guide rod, and a supported chamber, while also noting potential quirks during reassembly.

Quick Summary

The Balistik Defence Adam 9b is a 9mm 1911 featuring a classic design with a bushing system, no rail, a brass bead front sight, and a target crown barrel. It's a 70-series model without a drop safety and includes a full-length guide rod and a supported chamber. Field stripping involves removing the magazine, engaging the safety, using a bushing wrench to turn the barrel bushing, and then separating the slide from the frame.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction
  2. 00:22Unboxing and Included Items
  3. 01:10First Look at the Pistol
  4. 02:12Fit, Finish, and Features
  5. 03:23Trigger Talk
  6. 04:04Grips and Mainspring Housing
  7. 04:44Rear Fitment and Sights
  8. 05:13Beaver Tail and Hammer
  9. 05:34Edge Sharpness Comparison
  10. 05:43Field Strip Procedure
  11. 06:00Bushing Removal
  12. 06:21Slide Stop Removal
  13. 07:13Full Length Guide Rod
  14. 07:37Inside the Slide (70 Series)
  15. 07:58Barrel Chamber Support Check
  16. 08:31Reassembly
  17. 09:51Range Video Preview
  18. 11:37Reassembly Struggle and Solution
  19. 12:25Keeping it Real

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Balistik Defence Adam 9b 9mm 1911?

The Balistik Defence Adam 9b is a 9mm 1911 featuring a classic design with a bushing system, no rail, a brass bead front sight, and a target crown barrel. It's a 70-series model without a drop safety and includes a full-length guide rod and a supported chamber.

How do you field strip the Balistik Defence Adam 9b?

Field stripping involves removing the magazine, engaging the safety, using a bushing wrench to turn the barrel bushing, aligning the slide cutout with the slide stop, removing the slide stop, and then separating the slide from the frame. The recoil spring, guide rod, and barrel are then removed from the slide.

What is notable about the barrel and chamber support on the Adam 9b?

The Balistik Defence Adam 9b's barrel features a target crown for rifling protection. Importantly, it has a fully supported chamber with minimal visible feed ramp, which is beneficial for case integrity during firing.

What challenges might arise during reassembly of the Adam 9b?

The reviewer encountered difficulty during reassembly where the barrel bushing would not turn sufficiently to reinsert the plunger. This required an alternative method of inserting the plunger with the bushing already on the slide before reattaching it to the frame.

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