Review: Rock Island Armory STK100

This video showcases a wide variety of firearms available for sale at Exile Armory, including pistols, rifles, and suppressors. The presenter highlights specific models, calibers, features like threaded barrels and optic cuts, and prices. Several sponsors are thanked for their support of a racer named Ray, who has a competition today. The video also touches on the weather and offers a question for viewers about their morning routines.

This video from Exile Armory LLC showcases a diverse inventory of firearms, including handguns, rifles, and pistol caliber carbines, with detailed pricing and specifications for many models. The presenter, Amber, highlights specific features like Crimson Trace lasers, SBR configurations, and Cerakote finishes. The video also touches upon the Class 3 NFA process, encouraging interested viewers to visit the store for fingerprinting and to explore available firearms and layaway options.

This video features a review and range test of the Rock Island Armory (RIA) 1911 pistol. The host discusses its aesthetics, including the grips and coloring, and compares it to other 1911 models. Shooting impressions highlight its feel, accuracy, and the effectiveness of its VZ grips. The video also touches on the historical significance and accessibility of 1911 platforms.

This video from CF Clips provides an expert review of the Glock 49, highlighting its unique configuration of a Glock 19 frame and a Glock 17 slide. The experienced speaker praises the Glock 49 as an underrated firearm, emphasizing the comfortable ergonomics of the Gen 5 Glock 19 frame and the benefits of the longer sight radius and smooth shooting characteristics of the Glock 17 slide. The discussion suggests the Glock 49 offers a compelling blend of popular Glock components.

This video provides an expert-level review of the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 aluminum frame pistols, specifically the full-size and compact models. The instructor, Reno May, offers a counter-narrative to online criticism, highlighting the firearms' suitability for duty, carry, and competition. He details personal experiences, compares them to other popular models, and discusses aftermarket support and potential modifications.

This video reviews the MKE AP5 series pistols, specifically highlighting the new RAL 8000 color variant. The presenter notes that these pistols are imported by Century Arms and manufactured in Turkey, chambered in 9mm. The RAL 8000 color, originally developed by HK for desert environments, is described as a unique tan, brown, and green mix. Key features discussed include the ambi lower receivers (a step up from the basic model), a three-lug front end with threads and a flash hider for suppressor or muzzle device compatibility, and a picatinny rail on the full-size model for brace or stock attachment after NFA approval. Matching magazines are also mentioned.

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.