First Shots with the Hi-Point JXP 10mm

This video from BROKE BOY'S MANIFESTO provides an expert assessment of the Hi-Point P995 carbine. The speaker, demonstrating experienced authority, evaluates its suitability for self-defense and its overall reliability through practical tests, including a simulated attack scenario and submersion in mud. The review covers key features, accuracy, and capacity, offering a value comparison against more expensive firearms.

This review of the FN 510 Tactical highlights its potential as a hiking or bear defense pistol, particularly due to its 10mm caliber and 22-round magazine capacity. While the reviewer initially expressed reservations about FN handguns, the 510 Tactical impressed with its improved trigger, suppressor height sights, and overall shooting performance, despite noticeable recoil and tight magazines. The firearm's ability to withstand the recoil of the 10mm round, unlike previous experiences with other 10mm pistols, makes it a strong contender for the reviewer's future carry needs.

This live stream from PRO GUN on April 18th, 2026, features discussions on various firearms, calibers, and accessories. The host, an experienced firearms enthusiast, shares personal experiences and opinions on topics ranging from 10mm handguns like the Glock 20 and Springfield Ronin, to 1911 platforms, AR-15 builds, and ammunition choices. The conversation also touches on holster retention, stun gun legality, and the evolving landscape of gun laws across different states, with a particular focus on Tennessee's constitutional carry status. The host emphasizes the importance of quality magazines for 1911s and discusses the pros and cons of different firearm platforms for self-defense and hunting scenarios.

The Yankee Marshal reviews the all-new Smith & Wesson M&P Carry Comp in 10mm, highlighting its potential as a carry gun and a sign of a growing trend towards more powerful semi-automatic calibers. He discusses the firearm's features, including its trigger, ergonomics, and the option for a safety, while also expressing his personal preference for hammer-fired pistols. The review touches on the perceived shortcomings of 9mm for self-defense and the resurgence of 10mm as a viable option.

The speaker discusses handgun calibers and platforms for bear defense, favoring revolvers over semi-automatics due to their reliability and stopping power, despite lower capacity. While acknowledging the 10mm Glock 20 as a viable semi-automatic option, the preference leans towards revolvers for their simplicity and proven effectiveness in extreme situations. The discussion also touches on the nuances of handgun selection for wilderness encounters.

The Retay RXP22 is a budget-friendly 22LR semi-automatic pistol offering significant features for its price point. It boasts an optics-ready slide with direct mount capability for RMSC and RMR footprints, a threaded barrel option, and a double-single action hammer-fired mechanism. While the double-action trigger is heavy, the single-action pull is crisp, and the pistol is noted for its reliability, especially when suppressed. It's presented as an excellent option for new shooters, plinking, or general recreational use.

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.