Will it Jam? The Ultimate Handgun Reliability Test

Published on July 6, 2024
Duration: 15:02

This video simulates extreme reliability testing by intentionally introducing a viscous 'jam' substance into various handguns, including Glocks, FN 509, Beretta M9A4, Caniks, and Tauruses. The test assesses how these firearms perform under conditions designed to induce malfunctions, such as filling chambers, magazines, and magwells with the substance. The results highlight differences in reliability and the effectiveness of malfunction clearing drills under adverse conditions.

Quick Summary

The 'Will it Jam?' handgun reliability test simulates extreme fouling by intentionally contaminating firearms with a viscous 'jam' substance. Handguns like Glocks and the Taurus Raging Hunter showed surprising resilience, while others like the Beretta M9A4 and Taurus G3c experienced significant malfunctions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: The 'Jam' Test
  2. 00:41Handguns Lined Up for Testing
  3. 01:42Applying the 'Jam' Substance
  4. 02:21Testing the Glock and FN 509 (Low Jam)
  5. 02:58Testing the Beretta M9A4 (Low Jam)
  6. 03:17Testing the Canik TTI and SFX Rival S (Low Jam)
  7. 03:33Testing the Taurus G3c (Low Jam)
  8. 03:48Testing the Lone Wolf Arms Glock Clone (Low Jam)
  9. 03:55Testing the Taurus Raging Hunter (Low Jam)
  10. 04:14Applying Medium 'Jam' Levels
  11. 05:36Medium Jam Test: Glock and FN 509
  12. 05:57Medium Jam Test: Beretta M9A4
  13. 06:04Medium Jam Test: Canik TTI (Failure)
  14. 06:35Medium Jam Test: Taurus G3c (Failure)
  15. 06:47Medium Jam Test: Lone Wolf Arms Glock Clone (Failure)
  16. 06:53Medium Jam Test: Taurus Raging Hunter
  17. 08:16Applying High 'Jam' Levels
  18. 09:14High Jam Test: Glock and FN 509 (Success)
  19. 11:01High Jam Test: Beretta M9A4 (Failure)
  20. 11:30High Jam Test: Canik TTI (Success)
  21. 11:54High Jam Test: Taurus G3c (Failure)
  22. 12:33High Jam Test: Lone Wolf Arms Glock Clone (Failure)
  23. 13:06Test Results: Failures vs. Successes
  24. 13:38Conclusion: Real-World Reliability

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Will it Jam?' handgun reliability test?

The 'Will it Jam?' test involves intentionally contaminating handguns with a viscous substance, referred to as 'jam,' to simulate extreme fouling and test their operational reliability under adverse conditions.

Which handguns were tested for reliability in the 'jam' test?

The test included a Glock, FN 509, Beretta M9A4, Canik TTI, Canik SFX Rival S, Taurus G3c, Lone Wolf Arms Glock Clone, and a Taurus Raging Hunter revolver.

How was the 'jam' substance applied to the firearms?

The 'jam' was generously applied to the breach face, chamber, extractor, inside of magazines, between rounds, and within the magwell to create a challenging operational environment.

Which firearms performed best in the extreme 'jam' contamination test?

Glock firearms (standard and Lone Wolf clone) and the Taurus Raging Hunter revolver demonstrated the most resilience, cycling and functioning despite significant 'jam' contamination.

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