Volquartsen Black Mamba at 100 Yards

This video from Kentucky Ballistics features an extensive test of a 400-pound Husafell stone against a wide array of firearms, culminating with a Solothurn 20mm anti-tank rifle. The testing progresses from small caliber handguns to powerful rifle rounds, demonstrating the stone's impressive resistance. The Solothurn 20mm rifle, firing a 2,300-grain projectile, ultimately penetrates the stone, showcasing its significant destructive power compared to other calibers like 50 BMG.

This video provides a 100-yard accuracy test of three different 7.62x39 steel-case ammunition types: Wolf 122gr FMJ, Soviet Arms 122gr FMJ, and Saber Blade 123gr Black Tip. The results show Soviet Arms (1.66 inches) and Wolf (1.73 inches) slightly outperforming Saber Blade (2.1 inches) in three-shot groups, with the speaker noting that steel-case ammunition performance is generally consistent and typical for its class within 100 yards.

This video introduces the Volquartsen Black Mamba, highlighting its exceptional accuracy and reliability. The presenter notes that it's built on a Ruger 2245 frame with Volquartsen's proprietary parts, including a unique bolt assembly and a stainless steel barrel with a laser-hardened breech. The firearm is described as 'scary accurate,' capable of sub-one-inch groups at 25 yards, and features a light, crisp trigger pull.

The Air Venturi Micro Strike is a compact PCP air rifle praised for its value and performance, especially at its price point. While it offers features like a folding stock, smooth side lever, and adjustable trigger, its limited shot count per fill (around 15) and a regulator that offers little practical tuning range are noted drawbacks. Despite these, it demonstrates impressive accuracy, achieving sub-1-inch groups at 50 yards with slugs and decent performance at 100 yards, making it a capable plinker and small game hunter.

This video showcases an impressive 100-yard shooting demonstration, achieving a tight group of five shots with Western Sidewinder 30 caliber ammunition. The resulting group size is approximately half an inch, highlighting exceptional accuracy. The content focuses on the visual confirmation of this tight grouping at the specified distance.

This video provides an expert overview and unboxing of the Volquartsen Black Mamba pistol in 22LR. The presenter, Brian from 1st Shot Tactical, details the firearm's features, including its custom Cerakote finish, integrated compensator, threaded barrel, and competition-ready enhancements built on a Ruger Mark IV frame. The unboxing also covers included accessories like spare springs, magazines with extended baseplates, and documentation, highlighting the pistol's suitability for competition and recreational shooting due to its light trigger and minimal recoil.

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.