EAA Witness 2311 in .45 ACP

The speaker, with over 40 years of firearms experience, discusses various handguns and rifles, offering opinions on brands like Kimber, Glock, and SIG Sauer. He emphasizes the importance of proper firearm maintenance, trigger quality, and the debate between hammer-fired and striker-fired platforms. The discussion also touches on Second Amendment rights, gun control legislation in different states, and personal defense strategies, highlighting the need for firearm safety training regardless of carry laws.

This video compares the Beretta 80X Cheetah and the SIG Sauer P365 in .380 ACP. Both are presented as lightweight, compact, and solid full-metal pistols suitable for concealed carry. The P365 offers a 12-round capacity and a port for recoil reduction, while the Cheetah features a threaded barrel, an extended 13-round magazine option, and is optic-ready with a decocker. Ultimately, the speaker favors the Beretta 80X Cheetah due to its historical significance.

This 'Gun of the Week' episode focuses on the CZ Shadow 2 Carry, a handgun designed for concealed carry while retaining features from its competition-oriented predecessor. The review highlights its shorter 4-inch barrel, lightweight aluminum frame (approx. 30 oz unloaded), and DA/SA hammer-fired action with a 12 lb DA and 5 lb SA trigger pull. It also notes the Shield RMSc optic cut, textured grip panels, and Picatinny rail, positioning it as a solid, carryable option.

This review of the Rost Martin RM1S subcompact handgun highlights its features, price point, and initial range performance. The presenter found the RM1S to be a feature-rich option for its price, noting its compatibility with A-Rex Delta magazines and the included Vidian RFX11 optic. Initial reliability tests were positive, suggesting it's a strong contender in the subcompact market.

This review covers the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 10mm, highlighting its features like a 4-inch barrel, Dark Flat Earth Cerakote finish, and optic-ready slide. The expert reviewer praises the flat-face trigger and aggressive grip texturing, noting its comfortable handling and effective recoil management during range tests. The pistol demonstrated excellent reliability, making it a strong contender for a compact 10mm carry option.

This expert-level overview from TheFirearmGuy channel delves into 10 out-of-production handguns that are now difficult to find. The analysis covers specific models like the CZ 2075 RAMI, Springfield Armory 911, and Sig P220 Carry, discussing their features, market positioning, and reasons for discontinuation, often citing production costs and market shifts. The video provides insights into why these firearms have become collector's items or are simply scarce on the market.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

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.