DSI Lightning 9mm PCC Shooting Impressions

Published on December 31, 2017
Duration: 8:02

This video provides shooting impressions of the Dark Storm Industries Lightning 9mm PCC. It details extensive magazine compatibility testing with various brands and assesses the firearm's reliability across a wide range of ammunition weights and types, from 147-grain to 65-grain. Accuracy testing at 50 yards using Sig and Nozzle match ammunition demonstrates impressive grouping potential for a pistol caliber carbine.

Quick Summary

The Dark Storm Industries Lightning 9mm PCC is a versatile pistol caliber carbine tested for reliability with seven different magazine types and a wide range of ammunition from 147-grain to 65-grain. It demonstrated impressive accuracy at 50 yards, achieving 'pretty darn good' groupings with Sig and Nozzle match 115-grain loads.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction to Testing Setup
  2. 00:28Firearm Introduction: DSI Lightning 9mm PCC
  3. 00:54Multi-Mag Test: Magazine Compatibility
  4. 01:14Glock Factory Magazine Test
  5. 01:39Yagamin Magazine Test
  6. 01:50ETS Magazine Test
  7. 02:00ProMag Magazine Test
  8. 02:11Fun Stick & SGM Tactical Magazine Tests
  9. 02:42New Generation Korean Magazine Test
  10. 02:50Multi-Load Test: Ammunition Variety
  11. 03:21Browning 147 Grain Test
  12. 03:46Federal 124 Grain HST Test
  13. 03:54115 Grain Hollow Point Test
  14. 04:02100 Grain Hornady Low Recoil Test
  15. 04:1392 Grain Fiocchi Test
  16. 04:2165 Grain Liberty Test
  17. 04:31Accuracy Testing Setup at 50 Yards
  18. 04:54Sig EPA Elite Performance 115 Grain Accuracy
  19. 06:24Nozzle Match 115 Grain Accuracy
  20. 07:11Accuracy Results & Conclusion
  21. 07:27Optic Used: Nikon Force 1000
  22. 07:41Acknowledgements & Viewer Engagement

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Dark Storm Industries Lightning 9mm PCC?

The Dark Storm Industries Lightning 9mm PCC features a large muzzle brake, a beautiful stainless barrel, and a Troy handguard. It is designed for broad magazine compatibility and reliable operation with a wide variety of ammunition types.

How reliable is the DSI Lightning 9mm PCC with different magazines?

The DSI Lightning 9mm PCC demonstrated excellent magazine compatibility, successfully cycling with Glock factory, Yagamin, ETS, ProMag, Glock factory fun stick, SGM Tactical, and New Generation Korean magazines. Most dropped free after bolt lock, with minor exceptions.

What types of ammunition did the DSI Lightning 9mm PCC handle?

The DSI Lightning 9mm PCC proved highly versatile, reliably operating with a broad range of 9mm ammunition from 147-grain down to 65-grain, including heavy loads, hollow points, and lighter, low-recoil options.

What was the accuracy performance of the DSI Lightning 9mm PCC at 50 yards?

At 50 yards, the DSI Lightning 9mm PCC achieved impressive accuracy with Sig EPA Elite Performance 115-grain and Nozzle Match 115-grain ammunition, with groupings described as 'pretty darn good' and among the best seen from a pistol caliber carbine.

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