Gun Of The Week: Beretta USA 92XI Squalo

This comprehensive review of the American-made SIG Sauer P226 XFive, presented by TheHumbleMarksman, details its high-end competition features, manufacturing quality, and ergonomics. The expert analysis highlights its precision, adjustable SAO trigger, and premium build, while also addressing its limitations for certain competition divisions due to weight and action type. It's positioned as a collector's piece with potential for future competition-oriented variants.

This review of the Beretta M9A4 highlights its improved trigger and Vertec frame ergonomics, but heavily criticizes the optics mounting system. The reviewer, an expert marksman, details how the included optics plate results in an excessively high optic mount, negatively impacting recoil management and follow-up shots. While acknowledging the firearm's potential, the reviewer suggests waiting for potential revisions or alternative solutions.

This review of the Beretta 92XI Squalo edition highlights its premium features and performance. The pistol boasts an all-metal construction, optics readiness, custom G10 grips, a flush-fit magwell, and extended 22-round magazines. It features a single-action-only trigger and a frame-mounted safety, offering a competition-oriented design. While generally reliable and accurate, a minor issue with the magazine release was noted and resolved.

The Beretta 92XI Squalo is a new 2024 race gun designed for competition. It features an optics cut, red fiber optic front sight, and is single-action only, allowing it to be carried cocked and locked. Key features include custom grips, an adjustable ambidextrous magazine release, a 5-inch barrel, and DLC coated internals for smooth operation. It comes with three 18-round magazines.

This video provides an in-depth overview of the Beretta 92XI SAO Sabbia, a tactical competition pistol chambered in 9mm. The presenter highlights its impressive fit and finish, enhanced features like 22+1 capacity magazines, a flared magwell, textured G10 grips, and an ambidextrous safety. The single-action-only trigger is praised for its crisp break and short reset, rivaling higher-end 1911s. The pistol also features a Picatinny rail, a threaded barrel, and an optics-ready slide system.

This review covers the Beretta 92XI SAO Corsa, a firearm developed in collaboration with Davidson's for the competitive market. The reviewer highlights its single-action-only trigger, Vertec grip angle, and compensated barrel system. While generally reliable, a potential issue with the extended magazine release and ammunition sensitivity with the compensator are noted. The firearm is praised for its fit and finish, making it a competitive option in its price range.

This video from NRA Publications provides an in-depth look at the manufacturing process of Hornady ammunition, from bullet creation to final packaging. It details the steps involved in forming bullets, annealing and shaping cartridge cases, and rigorous quality control testing to ensure product reliability. The expert-level instruction highlights the precision engineering and domestic manufacturing of Hornady products in Grand Island, Nebraska, USA.

This video provides an expert overview of the British L1A1 SLR, a variant of the FN FAL. Mark A. Keefe IV, Editor-in-Chief of American Rifleman, details its design differences from the Belgian FN FAL, its extensive service history in conflicts like the Falklands War, and its eventual replacement. The segment highlights the rifle's robust construction, its adoption strategy by British Ordnance, and its legacy in firearm history.

This video documents a startling bobcat attack on a turkey hunter. The hunter's calls, intended for turkeys, attracted a bobcat which stalked and then pounced. The hunter's reaction caused the bobcat to retreat, highlighting the unpredictable nature of wildlife encounters and the importance of situational awareness.

This video details the revival of Remington Ammunition under Vista Outdoor's ownership, focusing on the Lonoke, Arkansas facility. It highlights the brand's historical significance, the challenges faced during bankruptcy, and the strategic steps taken by Vista Outdoor to restore production, quality, and employee morale. The narrative emphasizes a commitment to American manufacturing and supporting the Second Amendment.