The Softest Shooting 9mm Pistols: The New Wonder 9s? | American Handgunner Insider

This video reviews 15 new pistols dominating the US gun market, highlighting models from SIG Sauer, CZ, Canik, Staccato, HK, LGO Arms, Springfield Armory, Nighthawk Custom, and Miller Precision. It details features like integrated compensators, optics-ready slides, modular grips, and trigger enhancements, positioning these as strong alternatives to Glock for various applications including EDC and competition.

This live stream covers a wide range of firearms topics, including discussions on Glock's recent policy changes, the evolution of micro-9mm pistols, and comparisons between various compact and full-size handguns. The speaker, Bruce, shares personal experiences with firearms like the Glock 19 Gen 5, Colt 1911, and various micro-compacts, offering insights into their reliability, shootability, and value. He also touches on the importance of the Second Amendment and the challenges faced by the firearms community.

This video offers a single piece of advice specifically for the Springfield Armory Prodigy Series pistols. While the description doesn't delve into specifics, the title clearly indicates a focus on this particular firearm line from Springfield Armory. The content is likely geared towards owners or prospective buyers seeking guidance or a particular insight into the Prodigy.

This live stream from MuzzleBroke features a discussion and demonstration of various firearms and accessories. Key highlights include the Springfield Armory Prodigy with CNH Precision Duty XL optic and Phoenix GL 23R weapon light, the Rifle Dynamics Quick Hatch AK, and the Mantis Blackbeard X training system. The host shares personal experiences and opinions on firearm reliability, value, and performance, including critical reviews of the Sig Sauer Spear LT and Tisas 1911/2011 platforms, while praising the Prodigy's performance and value proposition after significant upgrades.

The Springfield Armory EMP40, a .40 S&W pistol, was discontinued in 2022. While praised for its feel and trigger, its 8+1 capacity and the declining popularity of the .40 S&W caliber contributed to its market struggles. The video highlights that 1911-style firearms, including the EMP40, require more diligent maintenance, lubrication, and break-in periods compared to simpler designs like Glocks, which is a key reason many owners experience issues and deem them unreliable.

This review of the Kimber 2k11 Pro by PewPewDingers highlights its potential to set a new standard in the high-end tactical pistol market. The host, a seasoned reviewer with high authority, praises its comfort, aesthetics, and impressive out-of-the-box performance, even comparing it favorably against his preferred Staccato. The review covers unboxing, key features like the match-grade trigger and optic-ready slide, and initial accuracy impressions.

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.