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The Springfield Armory SA-35, now available with a 4-inch barrel, enhances a classic design with modern features for defensive use. It offers improved concealability, a factory-tuned trigger with a crisp break, and durable construction from forged steel. The pistol is chambered in 9mm and manufactured in the USA.

This review of the Springfield Armory SA-35, a modernized clone of the 100-year-old FN High Power, highlights its historical context and how its design holds up today. While appreciating its classic aesthetics and potential as a carry gun, the review points out ergonomic challenges for modern two-handed shooting techniques, particularly concerning the safety lever and grip comfort for larger hands. It also notes quirks in magazine seating and trigger reset, contrasting it with contemporary designs like the CZ75 and Springfield Prodigy.

This review of the Springfield Armory SA-35 4-inch model highlights its compact design, updated features, and classic aesthetic. The presenter, a firearms enthusiast, details the pistol's improvements over the original High Power, including the elimination of the magazine disconnect, a reconfigured hammer to prevent bite, and enhanced ergonomics. The review covers its construction, trigger performance, and a basic field stripping procedure, positioning it as a modern interpretation of a legendary firearm suitable for concealed carry.

This review of the CZ P10C Ported highlights its value proposition as a feature-rich alternative to the Glock 19. The pistol offers a ported barrel, optics cut, and aggressive grip texture at a competitive price point. While the aggressive stippling can be noticeable, the ergonomics and full grip potential are praised, making it a viable option for concealed carry or home defense.

The Yankee Marshal identifies the Bond Arms Bullpup as the strangest firearm in his collection. This semi-automatic, hammer-fired 9mm pistol features a unique bullpup design where the chamber is located far back, allowing for a shorter overall firearm length. The video details its unconventional loading mechanism, where rounds are stripped backward from the magazine, and highlights the importance of using crimped ammunition to prevent malfunctions.

This video compares the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 1.0 and 2.0, focusing on their performance at 40 feet. The reviewer notes the 1.0's double-action-only trigger and smaller profile, while the 2.0 features a striker-fired mechanism, improved grip, and better sights. Both pistols experienced some feeding issues with bargain-brand ammunition but performed well with Winchester White Box.

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.