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The Archon Type B is a striker-fired 9mm pistol featuring a patented AF Speedlock non-tilting barrel system for reduced recoil and a low bore axis. It offers significant modularity, including interchangeable grip backstraps for various hand sizes and magazine capacities (12, 15, 18 rounds), and an ambidextrous magazine release that can be easily swapped. The pistol also boasts direct optic cuts for popular red dot sights and Glock-pattern sights.

Elliott Delp highlights the Ruger RXM as a strong contender for a pistol under $500, a segment often lacking quality options. The RXM stands out for being optics-ready, featuring a tritium night sight, and offering significant customization through interchangeable grip modules. This emerging platform shows promise for future accessory development.

This review of the Smith & Wesson M&P Metal HD highlights its evolution into a steel-framed striker-fired pistol, offering improved balance and performance. The reviewer, an expert marksman, details its features, accuracy testing with various ammunition, and recoil characteristics compared to competitors. Key takeaways include its suitability for competition and the importance of selecting appropriate ammunition for optimal accuracy.

This video provides an unboxing and initial overview of the Zermat Arms Waltz 9, a pre-production prototype firearm. Ben Stoeger, a professional shooter with ties to its development, highlights its 42 oz weight, black nitride finish, Glock magazine compatibility, and innovative modular grip and optic mounting systems. The package includes various recoil springs and specialized lubricants.

This review covers the new Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 metal-framed pistols, specifically the Metal HD and the Performance Center Competitor HD. The Competitor HD is highlighted for its advanced features like a spiral fluted barrel and slide lightening cuts. The reviewer, Chris from Honest Outlaw, demonstrates impressive accuracy and reliability, firing 400 rounds without a single malfunction, making it his favorite full-size M&P.

This review of the Fusion Firearms XP COMP highlights its impressive performance for its price point, particularly its soft-shooting characteristics due to an effective compensator. The pistol's compatibility with readily available Glock magazines offers a significant cost advantage. While it offers a compelling alternative to higher-priced options like the Staccato XC, potential buyers should be aware of minor trigger creep and potential brass ejection issues with certain optics.

This video explains the importance of proper red dot sight zeroing for firearms. It highlights the common mistake of zeroing at 5 yards, which leads to inaccurate shots at longer distances due to the sight's height over bore. A 15-yard zero for 9mm handguns is recommended for a flatter trajectory, hitting the point of aim at 15 yards and often again at 50 yards.

The Kel-Tec P50 is a unique firearm chambered in 5.7x28mm, notable for its extremely lightweight design and surprisingly low recoil, even with a 20-round capacity. Despite a long trigger pull, its performance, with a 40-grain projectile at 1600 fps, offers comparable stopping power to .380 ACP with less felt recoil. The P50 utilizes an unusual top-loading stripper clip mechanism.

This video emphasizes aiming for the pelvis in defensive scenarios, explaining its structural importance for immobilizing a threat. It highlights this technique as effective against body armor and taller opponents. The content features a 2011-style pistol with a red dot optic and discusses tactical target selection with a humorous, direct approach.

This video clarifies the true purpose of co-witnessing red dot sights with iron sights. It emphasizes that they should operate independently, with the red dot's position within the optic window not affecting the point of impact due to parallax-free design. Co-witnessing is primarily for backup when the electronic sight fails, not for simultaneous aiming.