SAR USA Duty-Size Pistol Does More Than Just Duty

This review of the Derya DY9 Island 9mm pistol by A REGULAR GUN GUY provides an in-depth look at its features, performance, and value. The presenter, RGG, utilizes a structured 10-category rating system after extensive live-fire testing with various ammunition types. The review highlights the pistol's reliability, unique island barrel, and Glock magazine compatibility, offering a comprehensive assessment for potential buyers.

This review of the Core FX9 RD highlights its features as a polymer striker-fired 9mm pistol. The firearm is noted for being optics-ready with a Shield RMSC footprint, having CZ75 compatible magazines, and Glock compatible sights. It draws design inspiration from the Springfield Armory XD series but offers distinct features like a beaver tail and lightning cuts on the slide. The review covers its performance at the range, disassembly, and reassembly, concluding it's a budget-friendly option with a lifetime warranty.

This video compares the Taurus G3C and GX2 9mm pistols, highlighting their similarities as polymer-frame, striker-fired handguns costing around $250. Key differences include magazine capacity (GX2 with 13/15 rounds vs. G3C with 12 rounds), grip texture and ergonomics, takedown mechanisms, and the G3C's restrike capability. Ultimately, the choice between them comes down to personal preference and desired features.

The Palmetto State Armory AXR Micro is a new micro-compact 9mm pistol featuring a striker-fired action and a 15-round capacity. It boasts an RMSC optic cut, modular fire control, and enhanced ergonomics with AXR texture. The inclusion of a quarter compensator on the slide aids in recoil management.

This video from Classic Firearms covers new releases from Springfield Armory at NRA Show 2026. Key highlights include a 4-inch variant of the SA35 pistol, the Saint Victor PDW chambered in 5.56mm, the Model 2020 Heatseeker .308 bolt-action pistol, and a 1911 DS Prodigy with an Aimpoint ACRO cut. The presenter, Jason, is joined by Mike from Springfield Armory, who details the features and improvements of each firearm.

This review of the Kimber DS Warrior highlights its status as an American-made, double-stack 1911 available under $1000. The instructor notes its smooth operation, crisp trigger, and comfortable grip module, comparing it favorably to higher-priced models. While generally reliable, a single failure to feed was observed, attributed to ammunition interaction with the ramped barrel. The review emphasizes its value proposition for those seeking a US-made double-stack 1911.

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.