Throwback Thursday | Cool Revolvers & More Mammoth Grips!

Amber from Exile Armory presents a wide array of firearms and accessories, including shotguns, pistols, rifles, and suppressors, detailing their features and prices. The video showcases both new and used items, highlighting specific models like the Winchester SX4, FN PS90 SBR, and various 1911 variants. It serves as a virtual showroom, offering viewers a glimpse into the current inventory and pricing at Exile Armory.

This video tests the performance of 1-karat diamond-tipped .45 ACP rounds fired from a 1911. The tests included a water jug penetration and a ballistics gelatin test. The diamond-tipped rounds, similar to FMJ, did not exhibit expansion and passed through both water jugs and the gelatin block cleanly, suggesting potential underperformance compared to traditional hollow points in this specific configuration. The presenter questions the effectiveness of .45 ACP hollow points in general based on these results.

The Kimber DS Warrior is a double-stack 1911 pistol chambered in 9mm, designed to offer a 2011-style platform at a more accessible price point. It features a durable carbon fiber grip, a match-grade trigger rated at 4-5 lbs (feeling closer to 3.5 lbs), a Picatinny rail, and a 5-inch crowned barrel with a matte stainless steel finish. The pistol is optic-ready, though the front sight height may not allow for co-witnessing with an RMR. It demonstrates good accuracy and impressive recoil management for its platform, making it suitable for duty, home defense, or open carry.

This video analyzes why certain firearm models are experiencing slow sales in 2026, attributing it to market shifts towards value and practicality over premium features or niche applications. High-priced AR-15s, tactical shotguns, premium 1911s, full-size metal frame pistols, and hunting rifles in less common calibers are identified as overstocked items. The analysis highlights that buyers are prioritizing cost-effectiveness, availability of ammunition, and suitability for common use cases like home defense or concealed carry over enthusiast-grade or specialized firearms.

This video from Yee Yee Life tests the penetration capabilities of various firearms against a stack of baking sheets, culminating with a .50 BMG round. The experiment demonstrates the relative stopping power of different calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG, and includes a 12-gauge slug, AK-47, .308, and .30-06 rifle rounds. The results highlight significant differences in penetration, with the .50 BMG ultimately piercing all 34 baking sheets.

This video provides an in-depth look at the .45 ACP cartridge, tracing its history from its origins in the Philippines to its modern applications. It debunks myths about its recoil, highlights its effectiveness as a 'fight stopper,' and explores its versatility in various platforms like the 1911, revolvers, submachine guns, and pistol-caliber carbines. The content emphasizes the cartridge's balance of power and control, its ease of reloading, and its continued relevance in both historical and contemporary contexts.

This guide details the inspection and assembly of a 1917 DWM Artillery Luger, emphasizing its exceptional condition and matching components. Expert insights cover historical context, proof marks, and accessory integration, highlighting the importance of meticulous firearm preservation.

This video provides an expert look at a rare Japanese Baby Nambu pistol, presented by a specialist in historical firearms. The demonstration covers the original accessories, including a leather holster, cleaning rod, spare magazine, and period-correct 7mm Nambu ammunition. The speaker highlights unique features like Kanji inscriptions, suggesting a presentation model possibly linked to Emperor Hirohito, and discusses the estimated production total of approximately 10,000 units, noting their issuance to Japanese officers.

This video, presented by Tom Whiteman of Legacy Collectibles, addresses the misconception that Luger production ended in 1942. It provides an expert-level overview of late-war Lugers, focusing on identifying Mauser 'Black Widow' variants and Krieghoff production from 1943-1945. The authoritative tone and detailed knowledge of factory codes and historical variants highlight high expertise.

This video provides an expert look at a rare 'Un-Quality' marked M1 Carbine variant, explained by Tom Whiteman of Legacy Collectibles. The 'Un-Quality' stamp indicates a specific production partnership between Union Switch & Signal and Quality Hardware during WWII. With only about 30,000 produced, these carbines are highly sought after by collectors, commanding a premium price due to their rarity and unique historical context.