This gun is 100 years older than me

This video features hickok45 demonstrating the 1887 Colt Frontier Six Shooter, chambered in .44-40 WCF. He highlights its historical context and showcases its operation using black powder, emphasizing the characteristic smoke produced. The demonstration includes firing at a steel silhouette target.

This video highlights 10 classic revolvers that are appreciating in value, making them smart investments for collectors. The expert instructor details specific models from Ruger, Smith & Wesson, Colt, and Dan Wesson, explaining their historical significance, unique features, and reasons for their increasing market demand. The focus is on early production runs and specific variations that command higher prices due to craftsmanship and scarcity.

Hickok45 provides an expert demonstration of a vintage 1874 Colt Single Action Army revolver. He highlights its historical context, suggesting it could have been owned by figures like Billy the Kid or Wyatt Earp. The video showcases the firearm's operation, particularly the distinct visual effect of black powder discharge, and emphasizes the shooter's personal connection to this piece of history.

This review delves into the Hopkins & Allen XL No.8, a 19th-century revolver that aimed to compete with iconic models like the Colt Single Action Army. Despite its quality construction, it failed commercially due to brand perception issues. The video highlights its design influences, mechanical operation, and historical context, offering insights from an expert in historical firearms.

This video features a detailed look at two distinct firearms: a 1902 Colt Single Action Army revolver chambered in .45 Colt and a Mossberg 590A1 Mariner shotgun. The host, Hickok45, shares historical context, personal anecdotes, and shooting impressions for both, emphasizing the classic appeal of the Colt and the practical features of the Mariner shotgun. The discussion also touches upon broader themes of American history, the Second Amendment, and the importance of appreciating firearms heritage.

This video showcases a "Top 10 Barbecue Guns" featuring high-end, visually striking firearms, emphasizing their aesthetic appeal and statement-making potential rather than budget-friendliness. The "barbecue gun" concept refers to a showpiece firearm carried to impress. The selection includes a diverse range from custom 1911s and engraved revolvers to historical flintlocks, paired with premium meats and custom holsters, highlighting craftsmanship and exclusivity.

John Hickok, an experienced firearms instructor, demonstrates the Zastava M92 PV, a legally converted full-auto AK variant. He highlights the NFA's role in restricting civilian access to such firearms and showcases the weapon's performance with both standard and drum magazines. The video emphasizes the AK selector design for quick semi-auto transitions and the manageable recoil of this compact full-auto platform.

This video provides an expert-level accuracy test of the Micro Draco AK, a short-barreled variant imported by Century Arms, chambered in 7.62x39mm. Instructor John Hickok demonstrates techniques for assessing mechanical accuracy using shooting supports and discusses the ballistic trade-offs of its 6-inch barrel. The assessment highlights surprisingly practical accuracy at moderate ranges for this compact firearm.

This video demonstrates a practical marksmanship drill using a rare Marlin 1895 STP in .45-70 Government. Instructor John Hickok challenges viewers to clear a field of animal-shaped steel targets efficiently. The drill emphasizes accuracy and shot economy, framed as a hypothetical survival scenario. It highlights the capabilities of the Marlin 1895 STP, a limited-run rifle known for its historical significance and robust performance.

This guide details techniques for controlling a full-auto firearm, specifically the Glock 17, as demonstrated by John Hickok. It emphasizes the importance of grip, anticipating muzzle rise, maintaining sight alignment, and practicing controlled bursts. Hickok, an experienced shooter, highlights that mastering full-auto requires understanding the firearm's specific characteristics and dedicated practice.