New Springfield Armory AOS 1911s — Optics Ready! | American Handgunner Insider

This video demonstrates the installation of an optic onto a Springfield Armory Emissary 1911 equipped with the new Optics Ready (AOS) system. It highlights the ease of integration with various popular optics using provided adapter plates and emphasizes the benefit of integral co-witness sights on the AOS plates.

This guide details the installation of an optic onto the Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Carry Comp using its C.O.R.E. system. It emphasizes safety protocols, proper spacer selection, and secure mounting for optimal performance. The video features Hop, a highly authoritative voice in firearms, providing technical insights into the process.

The Ruger RXM features a highly modular optics mounting system designed for broad compatibility. The system utilizes a series of screws and provided inserts (recoil bosses) to securely mount various red dot sights. Proper installation involves selecting the correct inserts and screws for the specific optic and slide, ensuring adequate thread engagement without obstructing internal components like the extractor.

This video showcases specialized holsters designed for the Smith & Wesson .500 Magnum, emphasizing their capability for concealed carry despite the firearm's immense power. It highlights both Inside-the-Waistband (IWB) and Outside-the-Waistband (OWB) options, detailing features like modularity, QD attachments, and comfortable lining, positioning them as solutions for extreme self-defense scenarios.

This guide breaks down the popular 2011 handgun platform, explaining its evolution from the 1911, key features like double-stack capacity, hammer-fired single-action operation, and common safety mechanisms. It highlights the prevalence of optics-ready slides and various frame materials, while also advising on suitability for concealed carry versus range use due to size and weight. Expert insights emphasize the importance of trying the firearm before purchase.

This guide details the installation of accessory rails on the Smith & Wesson M327 TRR8, transforming it into a more versatile platform. The video emphasizes how these rails allow for the mounting of optics and lights, enhancing its capability for various applications. Expert instruction highlights the ease of this modification and its impact on the revolver's tactical utility.

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.