Lever Action Shotgun A Throwback To The Wild Times

This video provides a comprehensive review of various .410 bore shotguns suitable for different applications, from home defense to survival. It highlights the versatility and ease of handling of the .410 gauge, comparing classic pump actions to modern tactical options. The expert analysis covers specific models, their features, and their suitability for hunters, sport shooters, and those seeking compact, lightweight firearms.

This video reviews the Turkish Sovran Arms Elmwood S12, a lever action shotgun, highlighting significant reliability issues. The experienced speaker demonstrates two distinct jams during testing, suggesting it is not suitable for home defense. The review focuses on the firearm's operational performance and malfunctions.

This review covers the Black Aces Lever 12 Tactical 12 Gauge shotgun, a Gen 2 model under new ownership. The reviewer highlights its synthetic stock, smooth lever action, adjustable ghost ring rear sight, fiber optic front sight, compensated muzzle brake, and heat shield. It's rated for 3-inch Magnum loads and comes with interchangeable Benelli mobile style chokes. The video demonstrates various ammunition types, including bird loads, buckshot, and slugs, and discusses recoil and handling characteristics.

This video reviews seven new shotguns showcased at the 2026 Shot Show. The presenter highlights innovative designs and tactical features across various models, including semi-automatics, revolvers, and traditional designs with modern enhancements. The selection emphasizes unique features and potential applications like home defense and backcountry use.

This video from D'Boss Firearms features 'Dave's Pick of the Week,' highlighting unique firearms that pass through their shop. The Cimarron 1887 Riot 12 Gauge lever-action shotgun, known for its appearance in the Terminator franchise and Uberti manufacturing, is showcased. The discussion also touches on comparisons between a Colt Python and a Taurus Tracker, the realities of running a gun shop, challenges faced by firearms content creators on YouTube, and the importance of professional ethics in industry collaborations.

The Henry Lever Action Brass Axe in .410 bore offers a unique 'old west' shooting experience with its axe-handle pistol grip and brass receiver. It's chambered for 2.5-inch .410 shells, has a removable tubular magazine holding five rounds, and features a brass bead sight. The firearm is also equipped for scope mounting and has an internally threaded barrel for chokes, coming with a full choke from the factory. It's noted for being fun to shoot with light recoil, capable of busting clays.

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.