Volquartsen Black Mamba: Part 2

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 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.

This review of the Smith & Wesson M&P 22X, presented by an experienced instructor from 704 Tactical, covers its features, performance, and intended use. The pistol is highlighted as a full-size .22LR firearm suitable for range plinking, suppressor hosting, and for individuals sensitive to recoil. It features an ergonomic grip, ambidextrous controls, and an optics-ready slide, though its price point is noted as being higher than some competitors.

This review covers the Volquartsen Black Mamba, a custom firearm based on the Ruger 22/45 platform chambered in 22LR. The presenter highlights its fine-tuned components, including a 2.3 lb trigger pull, DLC-coated bolt, and an effective compensator. The review also touches on the modified Ruger magazines with extended plates to improve feeding reliability, a common concern with rimfire ammunition.

The Beretta B22 Jaguar is a new .22LR pistol introduced for 2026, distinct from the older Jaguar model and more akin to the Beretta Neos. It's positioned as a direct competitor to the Ruger 22/45, offering a tactical aesthetic reminiscent of Star Wars blasters, particularly in its multi-tone variant with a compensator. A key advantage highlighted is its 15-round magazine capacity, a significant increase over the 22/45's 10 rounds, likely achieved through a staggered-stack design. While Beretta aims this pistol at competition shooters, its unique styling and increased capacity also appeal to enthusiasts who appreciate its aesthetic and performance potential.

This review of the Sig P322 highlights its high capacity (20+1 rounds) and comfortable ergonomics, drawing comparisons to the P365XL. However, significant reliability issues were encountered, particularly with magazine feeding and ammunition feeding, leading to frequent stoppages. While accuracy was deemed good to excellent when the pistol functioned, the persistent reliability problems make it a questionable choice for tactical applications or general trust.

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.