The Real Reason I Bought a .40 Cal Pistol

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 from Exile Armory showcases a variety of firearms and suppressors, highlighting new arrivals and special offers. The presenters discuss specific models, calibers, and features, including the Mossberg Night Train 2 in .308, CZ 457 in .22 WMR, Taurus GX4 in 9mm, and a Daniel Defense DM4 V7. They also feature Smith & Wesson M&P models, a MAC 5K, Springfield Echelon, Kimber 2011, Ruger LC Carbine, and various suppressors like the ABA10, Banish 9K, Yankee Hill Fat Cat, Q ERECTOR, and SilencerCo Sparrow 22. Several Glock models are also presented, with some pricing available and others requiring a call for details. The video also touches on a special sale for suppressors valid for a limited time.

This video compares five firearm brands that offer superior longevity and lower maintenance costs compared to Glock. Brands like Canik, Ruger, Smith & Wesson, CZ, and Beretta are highlighted for their robust construction, better ergonomics, and strong warranty policies, making them more cost-effective for high-volume shooters.

This video from Exile Armory LLC showcases a wide variety of firearms and suppressors currently in stock, highlighting sale items and new arrivals. Amber provides pricing and brief descriptions for numerous models, including handguns, rifles, and shotguns, with a focus on current deals and availability. The store is also actively hiring, encouraging in-person applications.

This review of the all-metal Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 highlights its shootable balance and controllable movement, largely attributed to its weight. Key pros include improved slide serrations with a cocking shelf, tritium night sights with a daylight-bright yellow-green dot, and a crisp, flat-faced trigger with a predictable pull for accuracy. The handgun is optics-ready with a versatile plate system allowing for low-profile red dot mounting and boasts a 17+1 round capacity. The primary cons identified are its significant weight and larger size, making it less ideal for concealed carry, and a slightly higher cost.

This video unboxes a police trade-in Sig Sauer P320 Compact, previously carried by the New Jersey Transit Police Department. The presenter highlights its availability on the civilian market after departmental upgrades and discusses the known 'drop safe' issue where the firearm can discharge without the trigger being pulled if the slide is impacted. The P320 Compact is noted as being similar in size to a Glock 19 and comes with a 15-round flush-fitting magazine, chambered in 9mm.

Lucas Botkin, founder of T.Rex Arms, shares his expert insights on optimizing carbine builds based on extensive round counts. He details his philosophy on barrel length versus optic choice, preferring red dots for shorter barrels and magnification for longer ones. Botkin also discusses preferences for muzzle devices, foregrips, lights, lasers, and triggers, emphasizing reliability and simplicity for high-volume use.

This video details a critical incident during a firearms class where a custom-built pistol, featuring numerous aftermarket parts, experienced unintended discharges. The instructors meticulously troubleshoot the issue, identifying tolerance stacking and specific magazine fit as the likely culprits. They emphasize the importance of testing aftermarket components and the potential pitfalls of combining non-OEM parts.

This video discusses the practical considerations of Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs) with firearms instructor Nick Young. Key takeaways include the benefits of SBRs for suppressor use, the legal complexities involving ATF travel paperwork, and the potential reliability issues and increased violence in shorter-barreled platforms. The discussion also touches on the importance of proper buffer systems and the tendency for 'Franken-guns' to fail in training.

Hwansik Kim explains his 'No Friction Grip' technique, developed to maintain control in adverse conditions like sweaty hands or rain. The method emphasizes specific pressure points, particularly using the support hand's index finger on the trigger guard and the top knuckles of the support hand on the firing hand. This technique aims to minimize reliance on grip enhancers and provide consistent control through recoil by creating a stable platform without excessive friction.