Slow Motion: Colt All-American 2000

Published on August 6, 2014
Duration: 1:30

This video provides a slow-motion analysis of the Colt All-American 2000 pistol, highlighting its rotating barrel mechanism. Despite its design, the pistol was a commercial failure. The analysis focuses on the barrel's unlocking and relocking phases, noting the speed of unlocking versus the slower relocking process. The video also briefly touches on the trigger and muzzle blast.

Quick Summary

The Colt All-American 2000, a pistol from the early 1990s, featured a rotating barrel mechanism. Slow-motion analysis reveals the barrel unlocks very quickly but relocks at a slower pace. This design, despite its technical aspects, contributed to the pistol's commercial failure.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Colt All-American 2000
  2. 00:07Firing Test and Malfunction Observation
  3. 00:12Ammunition Used: Blazer 9mm 115 Grain Ball
  4. 00:16Slow Motion View (2000 FPS)
  5. 00:22Rotating Barrel Mechanism Explained
  6. 00:30Detailed Barrel Rotation Analysis
  7. 00:39Muzzle Blast and Locking Lug Rotation
  8. 00:48Barrel Unlocked and Slide Movement
  9. 00:53Ejection Process
  10. 01:01Full Slide Extension and Spring Guide
  11. 01:04Slide Closing and Cartridge Pickup
  12. 01:09Frame-by-Frame Barrel Relocking
  13. 01:17Lugs Rotating as Barrel Locks
  14. 01:22Conclusion and Subscribe

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Colt All-American 2000?

The Colt All-American 2000 was a pistol introduced in the early 1990s. Despite its innovative rotating barrel design, it was a commercial failure.

How does the rotating barrel of the Colt All-American 2000 work?

The rotating barrel mechanism allows the barrel to unlock by rotating, and then relock into position. In slow-motion analysis, the unlocking phase is observed to be very quick, while the relocking phase is notably slower.

What ammunition was used in the slow-motion test of the Colt All-American 2000?

The slow-motion firing test of the Colt All-American 2000 utilized Blazer 9mm ammunition, specifically the 115-grain ball variant.

What were the key observations from the slow-motion analysis of the Colt All-American 2000?

The analysis highlighted the rapid unlocking of the rotating barrel and the slower relocking process. It also showed the slide's rearward travel for ejection and the brief visibility of the locking lugs during rotation.

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