Glock 19 Gen 2 25th Anniversary

This video features Hickok45's 25-year-old Glock 19 Gen 2, highlighting its enduring reliability through live-fire demonstrations. He discusses the pistol's acquisition history from 2000, his transition to 9mm Glocks, and the platform's functional beauty over aesthetics, citing its adoption by elite units. Essential accessories like Alabama Holster, Talon Grips, and Ballistol are showcased for maintenance and improved handling.

This video provides an expert review of the Smith & Wesson Model 24-3, a rare Lew Horton special edition chambered in .44 Special. Hickok45, demonstrating advanced shooting skills and extensive knowledge of collectible firearms, showcases the revolver's accuracy with Underwood ammunition and discusses its desirable features like the combat magnum grips. The review also touches upon essential maintenance using Ballistol and accessories like Talon Grips.

This expert-level review by hickok45 delves into the nuances of the Glock 19 Gen V, comparing it directly with previous generations, particularly the Gen 5. The demonstration highlights functional improvements, such as the firing pin channel design, and practical enhancements like the addition of Talon Grips for better handling. The review confirms magazine compatibility with Glock 17 magazines and showcases the Gen V's reliability and accuracy at various distances, concluding it as a solid functional update.

Hickok45 evaluates the Taurus G3C, a budget-friendly 9mm pistol, against the established reliability of a Glock. He emphasizes that regardless of price, personal testing with significant round counts is crucial for any self-defense firearm. The review highlights the G3C's functional reliability during testing, despite its lower cost, and touches on essential accessories like Talon Grips and Ballistol.

Hickok45 demonstrates the Taurus GX2's performance by successfully engaging a steel shooting tree. The review highlights the pistol's accuracy and reliability during the drill, showcasing its capability for practical shooting exercises. The video also features various sponsor mentions and a brief look at the firearm's specifications.

This review showcases the Henry Lever Action Supreme in .300 Blackout, featuring a modern design with a detachable box magazine and threaded barrel for suppressors. The video demonstrates its accuracy and suppressed sound profile during live fire exercises on a private range, highlighting its effectiveness on various targets. Hickok45 emphasizes its unique appeal compared to traditional lever-action rifles.

This short showcases the historical 1855 Springfield rifle musket firing a .58 caliber Minie ball. It demonstrates the traditional muzzle-loading process with black powder and a percussion cap. The video highlights the satisfying impact on a gong, offering a glimpse into historical ballistics and firearm handling.

This review covers the Uberti reproduction of the 1860 Henry Rifle, highlighting its historical significance as the first successful lever-action. It details the unique loading mechanism, design flaws like the open magazine, and its evolution from Volcanic Arms to the Winchester 1866. The video demonstrates its rapid-fire capability and discusses its legacy as a precursor to modern lever-action firearms.

The 500 S&W Magnum, built on the X-frame, is a handgun designed for extreme power, dwarfing the .44 Magnum. It demonstrates significant recoil and impressive penetration capabilities, capable of passing through over 2,100 pages of a medical textbook. While not ideal for precision shooting due to blast and recoil, it serves as a powerful novelty or specialized hunting tool.

This video features a detailed look at a Mauser Kar 98K BYF 43, showcasing its historical significance and practical performance. Hickok45 demonstrates its accuracy on steel targets, discusses its all-matching condition, and explains the functionality of stripper clips for reloading. The review also touches on the rifle's historical context, the Mauser bolt-action design's influence, and the 8mm Mauser caliber's characteristics.