Colt Pocket .25ACP at 25 Yards

This video provides an expert guide to assessing the effective range of a pocket pistol, specifically the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 with a Viridian red dot sight. The speaker, demonstrating experienced authority, tests accuracy at distances from 5 to 50 yards, concluding that pocket pistols can achieve A-zone sized groupings at 50 yards when equipped with a red dot. The guide offers practical steps for viewers to conduct their own range tests.

This video features competitive shooter Lena Miculek attempting various internet-famous shooting challenges. She demonstrates techniques for drills like the 'Fast Drill' and 'Bill Drill,' emphasizing accuracy and speed. The content highlights the difficulty of these challenges, even for experienced shooters, and showcases different firearm types from competition pistols to pocket-sized concealed carry options.

This guide details a pocket pistol range test, demonstrating the effective capabilities of a Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 with a Viridian Omega red dot out to 50 yards. The experienced speaker highlights techniques for compensating for bullet drift at longer distances, including the use of extended magazines for improved control and accuracy. The test confirms that micro-compact firearms, when paired with appropriate optics and techniques, can achieve surprising accuracy beyond typical close-quarters engagement distances.

This guide details a rapid fire technique for the Sig P238 Spartan, emphasizing controlled recoil and fast follow-up shots. The video demonstrates the effectiveness of the .380 ACP caliber for quick target engagement. Instruction comes from SPN Firearms, who exhibits high authority with practical demonstrations of controlled rapid fire and recoil management.

This video demonstrates an expert-level challenge: successfully hitting a steel target at 200 yards with a Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard .380 pistol. World-record speed shooter Jerry Miculek showcases advanced aiming techniques, including the 'SWAG' method, and precise trigger control necessary for such extreme distances. The demonstration highlights the surprising capability of the .380 ACP cartridge and the importance of visual feedback and calculated adjustments in long-range pistol shooting.

This video compares the accuracy of a pocket pistol against a full-size firearm. While the pocket pistol is less accurate due to its small sights and trigger, it's still possible to achieve vital hits with practice. The full-size firearm offers superior accuracy and capability.

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.