😳 One Of The Worst Guns I Own Zip 22 Bullpup Pistol

The ZIP .22 by USFA is critically reviewed as potentially the worst production gun ever made, featuring a dangerous front charging handle, plastic barrel, and extreme unreliability. Despite USFA's history with high-quality replicas, their pivot to the ZIP .22 led to bankruptcy. Testing revealed frequent jams and failures, even with standard magazines, making it a notable firearm failure.

The USFA Zip 22 is critically reviewed as one of the worst firearms ever produced, plagued by extreme unreliability and safety hazards. Testing revealed frequent feeding failures, bolt lock-ups, and a dangerous cocking handle placement. Despite a rare successful string of fire, the gun ultimately required workshop disassembly due to a severe jam, confirming its poor design and ergonomics.

The USFA Zip 22, a poorly designed .22 LR pistol, led to the financial ruin of the once-respected U.S. Fire Arms Company. Its unconventional ergonomics, hazardous charging mechanism, and internal design flaws resulted in extreme unreliability. The company's decision to sell off its premium SAA manufacturing equipment to fund the Zip 22's development proved to be a fatal error, turning a potentially cheap firearm into a company-killer.

American Rifleman's Christopher Olsen presents a "Gun of the Week" feature on the Bond Arms Bullpup9 Pistol. The video offers a close look at this uniquely designed firearm, highlighting its features and potential appeal to firearm enthusiasts. The segment aims to provide viewers with insights into the Bullpup9's design and its place within the broader landscape of handguns.

This video review focuses on the Bond Arms Bullpup 9L, a subcompact pistol featuring a surprisingly long 4.25-inch barrel, comparable to a Glock 19. Despite its extended barrel, the overall length remains around 6 inches, making it suitable for concealed carry. The review highlights its bullpup design, which allows the barrel to telescope over the magazine, and notes the presence of an accessory rail. The video also touches upon the potential for this firearm to address issues found in earlier Boberg pistols and mentions ongoing giveaways sponsored by TFBTV.

This YouTube video offers a sneak peek of firearms showcased at Gallery of Guns in 2018. The primary focus appears to be the Bond Arms Bullpup pistol, highlighting new and notable models expected in the coming year. The description provides a direct link to the Gallery of Guns website for more information.

This video details the multi-day process of crafting a custom leather 'Saddle Style' (pancake) holster for a Glock 19 by Sam Andrews of Andrews Custom Leather. It covers essential techniques from pattern tracing and hand-cutting to lining, stitching with a Landis 16 machine, edge finishing, wet molding using a hydraulic press, and final sealing. Key insights include design principles for smooth draws, protecting firearm finishes, and achieving professional-grade edge work.

This video details the meticulous process of crafting a Carjacker cross-draw holster by Sam Andrews of Andrews Custom Leather. It highlights specialized techniques for cutting, lining, stitching with vintage machinery, and wet molding the leather. The demonstration emphasizes achieving a durable, firearm-protecting, and aesthetically pleasing custom holster.

This video details the meticulous process of crafting a Western Cowboy Fast Draw Rig by Sam Andrews of Andrews Custom Leather. It covers belt preparation, cutting and sizing bullet loops using cartridge cases, holster body and welt construction, hardware installation, and precise stitching with a vintage Landis machine. The demonstration highlights traditional leatherworking techniques, including wet molding around a Single Action Army model, and emphasizes the functional design co-developed with gun coach Thel Reed.

This video documents an Easter Sunday traffic stop, exploring whether it was a case of racial profiling ("driving while black") or simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The footage includes police dash cam video, the reason for the stop, discussions about concealed carry permits, the process of disarming and patting down the driver, and a review of the events and backstory. It touches on the driver's rights as a CCW holder and raises questions about the true motivation behind the stop.