The Laser Ruger: P94DAOL with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson

This review covers the Ruger P90 chambered in 45 ACP, highlighting its 1911-style design with a stainless steel slide and aluminum alloy frame. The firearm features a single/double-action trigger, a decocker, and a unique slide stop mechanism that automatically engages. Despite being out of production, the P90 is praised for its reliability, shootability, and value, especially for those seeking a robust 45 ACP option.

This video provides a demonstration of the Ruger P85 pistol, including safe handling, magazine loading, chambering a round, and engaging the slide-mounted safety/decocker. The operator showcases range performance with Sellier & Bellot 9mm Luger ammunition, highlighting the pistol's cycling action and firing characteristics. The review emphasizes proficient operation and safe firearm handling from a firearms enthusiast's perspective.

This video provides a detailed look at the Ruger P85 and P95 pistols, often referred to as 'Wonder Nines.' It covers their historical context, design evolution from investment-cast steel to polymer frames, and offers a step-by-step guide to field stripping both models. The presenter highlights their reliability and value as durable handguns suitable for various purposes.

This video critically re-examines the 1987 FBI handgun evaluation, challenging its conclusions. Lead presenter James Reeves, a recognized industry expert from TFB TV, analyzes historical data and conducts modern re-tests. The analysis highlights potential biases in the original evaluation, particularly regarding caliber preference and manufacturer favoritism, and compares historical results with contemporary performance.

The Ruger P90 is a robust and reliable .45 ACP handgun, praised for its excellent value on the used market, often found under $300. While its carbon steel slide requires maintenance to prevent rust, its investment-cast construction contributes to its affordability and durability. It's considered a collectible for fans of older metal-framed automatics.

This video discusses the best handguns introduced in the 1990s, with the Sig Sauer P229 in .40 S&W being the speaker's top pick. Other notable mentions include the Walther P99, H&K USP 45, Ruger P90, Glock 26, and Sig Sauer P239, highlighting their features and perceived quality from that era.

Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries present a challenge to find three unique firearms based on appearance, mechanical oddity, and historical impact. They showcase experimental and rare pieces like the Charlton Automatic Rifle, Sterling 7.62mm prototype, Schwarzlose Model 1898, Gabbett-Fairfax Mars pistol, an SA80 prototype, and a BSA Machine Carbine, highlighting their unusual mechanisms and limited adoption.

This entry details the Knight's Armament KS-1 (L403A1), the British Army's new Alternative Individual Weapon, adopted under Project Hunter. Expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries provides an in-depth look at its features, intended use for specialized units, and its role in supplementing existing platforms like the SA80.

This guide details the process of arming an 11th-century Norman knight, as explained by an institutional expert from the Royal Armouries. It covers the sequence of donning essential protective gear, including padded undergarments, a mail hauberk, a nasal helmet, and a kite shield, emphasizing weight distribution and historical construction techniques.

This guide details the installation and operation of the Harston's Patent Mark IV magazine, a rare modification designed to convert the single-shot Martini-Henry rifle into a repeater. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the mechanism, its inventor Captain Charles Gravelle Harston, and the historical context of its development. The guide covers fitting the magazine, the cycling process for feeding rounds, and the use of the cutoff device for single-shot operation, while also noting potential reliability issues and the high conversion cost.