This video reviews the Big Horn Armory AR500 rifle chambered in the potent 500 Auto Max cartridge. It highlights the rifle's significant power, comparing its ballistics to a .500 S&W revolver and even a .400 Nitro Express. Key features like the 18-inch barrel, match-grade trigger, and AR-15 ergonomics are discussed, positioning it as a formidable option for big game hunting.
The Big Horn Armory AR500 is a powerful AR-style rifle chambered in the 500 Auto Max cartridge. It offers significantly increased velocity compared to revolvers, with a 400-grain bullet reaching approximately 2275 fps, rivaling cartridges used for large game. Key features include an 18-inch barrel, a 3.5-pound match-grade trigger, and familiar AR-15 ergonomics.
This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.
This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.
This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.
