2-Shot Derringer Shoot Off: Part 1

This guide details the operation of a vintage side-by-side shotgun, including loading 12 Gauge brass shells, manually cocking external hammers, and executing a rapid double-tap firing sequence. The instruction emphasizes proper handling and safety, suitable for intermediate shooters familiar with break-action firearms. The demonstration occurs at a snowy outdoor range, with the shooter wearing Mechanix gloves.

This guide details the operation of an over/under shotgun, from safe loading procedures to live-fire demonstration. It highlights the break-action mechanism and the function of automatic ejectors, emphasizing safe handling practices demonstrated by a firearms enthusiast. The video covers loading two 12-gauge shells and firing them in an outdoor range setting.

This guide details a rapid-fire technique for the Charles Daly Honcho Triple Threat, emphasizing its unique fast-resetting single trigger. The demonstration by TheFirearmGuy highlights how to leverage this feature for quick follow-up shots across all three barrels. It's presented as a solution for those needing more capacity than a standard double-barrel.

This video demonstrates a fluid reloading and firing technique for an over/under shotgun, emphasizing efficiency and safety. Naaming Kotchanok, a shooting sports influencer, showcases proper stance, muzzle discipline, and the use of a thigh-mounted shell carrier for rapid reloads. The demonstration highlights the automatic ejection feature of the shotgun and a confident, stylish approach to shooting.

This guide details the process of firing a 12-gauge flare from a compatible shotgun, as demonstrated with the GForce Arms GF5. The experiment highlights that while a flare can be fired, its accuracy is severely limited, making it suitable only for signaling. The presenter, identified as a firearms enthusiast, emphasizes safe handling and proper equipment use throughout the test.

This guide details the operation of a single-shot break-action shotgun, from loading Baschieri & Pellagri 12-gauge buckshot to firing at a reactive water cup target. It emphasizes safe firearm handling, proper loading techniques, and controlled recoil management, as demonstrated by content creator DROBASHEVICH. The video showcases the effectiveness of 12-gauge buckshot on a simple target setup.

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.