This video from Rock Island Auction Co. showcases a highly rare Mauser 1912/14 prototype pistol. The gunsmiths, Keith and Steve, detail its features, highlighting how it scaled up the Model 1910 and 1914 platform to fire the 9mm Parabellum cartridge. Key design elements discussed include the unique slide lock mechanism requiring a button depress and the heel-mounted magazine release. The pistol is described as a pre-WWI firearm with excellent craftsmanship. Its limited production and competition from other service pistols are cited as reasons for its lack of widespread adoption. Only 8 or 9 are believed to have been imported into the US.
This video features Kevin from the USCCA's Gun Vault reviewing the Astra A-80 pistol. He highlights its Spanish origins, stainless steel construction, and a unique European-style heel magazine release. The review notes its resemblance to a Sig-Sauer, its adoption by Spanish police and the Lebanese military, and its reasonable secondary market price (under $300). Despite feeling good in the hand and having manageable recoil, its 34-ounce unloaded weight makes it less ideal for all-day concealed carry. The reviewer concludes it's a durable, reliable, and good value option for home defense or collection building.
This video delves into the functionality and historical context of heel magazine releases found on certain pistol models. The host, Mike, addresses the common question of why these releases exist as an alternative to the more prevalent button-style releases. Several classic firearms featuring this design, including the SIG P210, Tokarev TT33, FN 1910, FN 1910/22, and Erma EP 552, are discussed. The video also acknowledges support from Proxibid, Ventura Munitions, and Savage Arms.
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