The New S&W Shield X Pistol

This 'Gun of the Week' episode focuses on the CZ Shadow 2 Carry, a handgun designed for concealed carry while retaining features from its competition-oriented predecessor. The review highlights its shorter 4-inch barrel, lightweight aluminum frame (approx. 30 oz unloaded), and DA/SA hammer-fired action with a 12 lb DA and 5 lb SA trigger pull. It also notes the Shield RMSc optic cut, textured grip panels, and Picatinny rail, positioning it as a solid, carryable option.

This review of the Springfield Armory SA-35, a modernized clone of the 100-year-old FN High Power, highlights its historical context and how its design holds up today. While appreciating its classic aesthetics and potential as a carry gun, the review points out ergonomic challenges for modern two-handed shooting techniques, particularly concerning the safety lever and grip comfort for larger hands. It also notes quirks in magazine seating and trigger reset, contrasting it with contemporary designs like the CZ75 and Springfield Prodigy.

The speaker, with over 40 years of firearms experience, discusses various handguns and rifles, offering opinions on brands like Kimber, Glock, and SIG Sauer. He emphasizes the importance of proper firearm maintenance, trigger quality, and the debate between hammer-fired and striker-fired platforms. The discussion also touches on Second Amendment rights, gun control legislation in different states, and personal defense strategies, highlighting the need for firearm safety training regardless of carry laws.

This video compares the Beretta 80X Cheetah and the SIG Sauer P365 in .380 ACP. Both are presented as lightweight, compact, and solid full-metal pistols suitable for concealed carry. The P365 offers a 12-round capacity and a port for recoil reduction, while the Cheetah features a threaded barrel, an extended 13-round magazine option, and is optic-ready with a decocker. Ultimately, the speaker favors the Beretta 80X Cheetah due to its historical significance.

This video provides a detailed comparison between the Ruger RXM and the Glock 19 Gen 3, focusing on performance with the Radian Ramjet aftermarket barrel/compensator. The review covers ergonomics, trigger feel, accuracy at various distances, recoil mitigation, and speed drills. The speaker, an experienced shooter, highlights the RXM's superior ergonomics and recoil control with the Ramjet, while acknowledging the Glock's proven reliability and aftermarket support.

This video compares the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 1.0 and 2.0, focusing on their performance at 40 feet. The reviewer notes the 1.0's double-action-only trigger and smaller profile, while the 2.0 features a striker-fired mechanism, improved grip, and better sights. Both pistols experienced some feeding issues with bargain-brand ammunition but performed well with Winchester White Box.

This guide details the installation and testing of the Franklin Armory BSFIII 22-C1 binary trigger for the Ruger 10/22, as demonstrated by a professional firearms content creator. It covers the trigger's unique fire-on-pull-and-release function, its three-position selector (Safe, Semi, Binary), and essential safety checks during installation and live-fire testing. The video also touches upon compatible ammunition and high-capacity magazines.

This guide details building a high-performance AR-15, as demonstrated by a former SEAL Team Six commander. It covers optic selection (LPVO with top-mounted red dot), ergonomic enhancements like a custom cheek weld, and accessory integration for illumination and suppression. The focus is on practical, field-expedient modifications for optimal operational efficiency.

This comprehensive comparison between the Glock 17 and Glock 19, presented with the authority of an experienced firearms instructor with training background, details their physical specifications, handling characteristics, and practical applications. It highlights differences in barrel length, capacity, and ergonomics, drawing on personal anecdotes from training at Quantico to illustrate real-world performance. The video concludes that while the Glock 19 is often considered the most versatile 'do-all' handgun, individual needs and preferences play a significant role in the final choice.

This video from Classic Firearms, featuring Clint Morgan, provides an expert overview of the top 5 firearm types for home defense. Morgan, representing a major firearms channel and retailer, emphasizes that the best choice is subjective and depends on individual training and comfort. He details specific models like the Beretta M9A3, FN FNX-45 Tactical, CZ Scorpion Evo 3 S2 Micro, Daniel Defense DDM4 MK18, Remington 870, and Panzer Arms BP-12, discussing their pros and cons for defensive use, including considerations like caliber, capacity, maneuverability, and over-penetration risks.