Pedersoli Howda .410 / .45 Colt Close-up

Hickok45 explores the Smith & Wesson top-break revolver, specifically the Model 3 and Schofield variants, explaining their historical prevalence in the Old West was often overshadowed by the Colt Single Action Army in popular media. He demonstrates the Schofield's .45 Colt performance on a private range, highlighting its unique top-break action and automatic ejection.

This review of the Taurus TX9 series highlights its evolution towards dependability and quality, suitable for duty and civilian use. The TX9 offers full-size, compact, and subcompact variants in 9mm, featuring modular grips, optics compatibility, and robust durability tested to 50,000 rounds and NATO standards. The video also briefly showcases a limited edition 20th Anniversary Taurus Judge.

This review of the Taurus Judge revolver, presented by Ben Wah of Tactical Fellowship, highlights its unique dual-caliber capability (.45 Colt and .410 shotshell) and its historical context. The video explores its effectiveness for home defense, particularly with .410 buckshot, and discusses its performance characteristics, including trigger pull and accuracy trade-offs. It also touches on potential criticisms and aftermarket accessories like the Midwest Industries brace.

This video review focuses on the Rossi Brawler, a unique single-shot handgun designed for versatility. It highlights the firearm's ability to chamber both .410 bore shotshells and .45 Colt cartridges, making it adaptable for hunting small game or self-defense. The review details its break-action mechanism, construction with modern polymers and alloys, and features like a built-in Picatinny rail for optics. Practical range use is demonstrated, with testers noting its comfortable grip and affordable yet robust design. The video emphasizes the Brawler's suitability for various roles including home defense, survival, and as an easily stored firearm.

Hickok45 showcases two distinct firearms: a Shiloh Sharps Sporter rifle in .45-70 Government and a Freedom Arms Model 83 revolver in .454 Casull. He details the Sharps' lighter barrel and manual of arms, contrasting it with his Montana Roughrider. The Freedom Arms Model 83 is highlighted for its exceptional craftsmanship and accuracy, despite the challenging recoil of the .454 Casull cartridge. The video also touches on sponsor acknowledgments and a brief philosophical discussion on governance.

This review explores various .410 shotguns, highlighting their versatility for hunting, sport shooting, and home defense. It covers compact break-action models like the Rossi Tuffy, tactical lever-actions such as the Henry X Model 410, and unique designs like the Sulun Arms SR-410 revolver shotgun. The Taurus Judge Home Defender and KelTec KSG 410 are also featured for their defensive capabilities, alongside the compact Henry Axe and Rossi Brawler pistol.

This short showcases the historical 1855 Springfield rifle musket firing a .58 caliber Minie ball. It demonstrates the traditional muzzle-loading process with black powder and a percussion cap. The video highlights the satisfying impact on a gong, offering a glimpse into historical ballistics and firearm handling.

This review covers the Uberti reproduction of the 1860 Henry Rifle, highlighting its historical significance as the first successful lever-action. It details the unique loading mechanism, design flaws like the open magazine, and its evolution from Volcanic Arms to the Winchester 1866. The video demonstrates its rapid-fire capability and discusses its legacy as a precursor to modern lever-action firearms.

The 500 S&W Magnum, built on the X-frame, is a handgun designed for extreme power, dwarfing the .44 Magnum. It demonstrates significant recoil and impressive penetration capabilities, capable of passing through over 2,100 pages of a medical textbook. While not ideal for precision shooting due to blast and recoil, it serves as a powerful novelty or specialized hunting tool.

This video features a detailed look at a Mauser Kar 98K BYF 43, showcasing its historical significance and practical performance. Hickok45 demonstrates its accuracy on steel targets, discusses its all-matching condition, and explains the functionality of stripper clips for reloading. The review also touches on the rifle's historical context, the Mauser bolt-action design's influence, and the 8mm Mauser caliber's characteristics.