GLOCK (And Others) XS R3D 2.0 Night Sights Review & Shoot

This video details the installation of XS R3D 2.0 sights on a Springfield Echelon. The presenter highlights the difficulty in removing the stock Echelon sights, often requiring a punch and hammer, while noting the ease of installing the XS sights. The review emphasizes the improved sight picture, especially for low-light conditions due to the tritium and glow-in-the-dark features, but cautions about the importance of selecting suppressor or co-witness height sights for optic compatibility.

This review covers the CrossBreed ARMOR Kydex holster, specifically designed for the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 10mm. The presenter highlights its minimalist design, strength, compatibility with suppressor height sights and optics, and comfortable all-day wear. The holster features a steel clip, adjustable cant, and retention screws, and is made in the USA with a lifetime warranty.

This video provides an in-depth review of the XS Sights R3D 2.0 night sights for the Glock 43. The instructor highlights their durability, ease of acquisition, and performance under various lighting conditions, particularly emphasizing their suitability for self-defense applications. The review covers the tritium and photoluminescent features, steel construction, and anti-glare notch.

This guide details the installation of XS Minimalist sights and an Acro footprint optic plate on a Walther PDP Pro. The process involves removing old components, installing the new plate with alignment aids, and fitting the sights. The video highlights the benefit of matched sight and plate systems for optimal co-witnessing and functionality, especially when using optics with limited vertical space.

Tommy, President of Alien Gear Holsters, introduces the new Photon holster designed for 2011 pistols. This versatile holster supports both Inside-the-Waistband (IWB) and Outside-the-Waistband (OWB) carry, offering adjustable cant and ride height. It is compatible with various 2011 models, including the Bull Armory Tac 425, Staccato P series, and Prodigy full size, and accommodates features like suppressor height sights, threaded barrels, and optics.

This video provides an in-depth review of various aftermarket sight setups for Glock pistols, focusing on their suitability for everyday carry and home defense. The presenter, from SPN Firearms, highlights the strengths and weaknesses of different brands and designs, including Ameriglo CAP, XS Sights, Trijicon, Night Vision, and True Glow. Key considerations discussed are sight acquisition speed, low-light performance (tritium vs. fiber optic), durability, and co-witnessing with optics.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides a practical, albeit unconventional, comparison of five common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) by shooting watermelons. The expert demonstrates varying levels of terminal performance, from the .22LR's significant splitting to the .45 ACP's complete watermelon fragmentation, highlighting the differences in hydraulic shock and expansion. The test utilizes specific hollow-point ammunition, including Speer Gold Dot, Aguila Super Maximum, and Underwood XTP, showcasing their effects.

This video provides a practical, safety-conscious comparison of common pistol calibers (.22LR, .380 ACP, 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP) against concrete blocks. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, details the testing methodology and results, emphasizing the risks of ricochet. None of the tested pistol calibers fully penetrated the concrete block's second wall, suggesting their limitations for certain penetration scenarios.

This review of the Taurus TX22 .22 LR pistol details its features, including a 16+1 capacity and excellent trigger. While initial testing with CCI Mini-Mags was flawless, subsequent tests with various ammunition types revealed cycling issues and culminated in a catastrophic failure. The failure was attributed to a squib load followed by a second shot, causing a barrel bulge and ruptured casing, highlighting potential ammunition inconsistencies. The review provides a detailed look at disassembly and damage assessment.

This video from Buckeye Ballistics provides an experimental comparison of three popular rimfire calibers: .22LR, .22WMR, and .17HMR, using cantaloupes as ballistic mediums. The host, an experienced shooter, demonstrates the distinct terminal ballistics of each round, highlighting how bullet construction and velocity affect target interaction. The comparison offers practical insights into the performance differences between these rimfire cartridges on soft tissue simulants.