Videos tagged with Magazine Follower

This video introduces and demonstrates "Radioactive" glow-in-the-dark magazine followers for Glocks, building on the popularity of their "Slushies" colored followers. The content covers the lineup of available colors, highlights the new glow-in-the-dark option, and provides an installation guide. The creator encourages audience engagement in the comments section.

This YouTube video showcases a "Slushy Blue Colored Magazine Follower." The description encourages viewer interaction in the comments section and provides a link to the creator's other content via Linktree. The primary focus appears to be on a specific firearm accessory, a magazine follower with a distinct color.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to AR-15 magazines, covering their anatomy, lifespan, maintenance, and available accessories. It compares popular options like Magpul PMAGs and DuraMag metal magazines, discussing round capacity, fitment, texture, and color variations. The content aims to educate new and experienced AR-15 owners on essential aspects of magazine care and selection to improve firearm handling and safety.

This video, part of the 'Smyth Busters' series by Brownells Gun Techs Caleb and Steve, addresses the common question of whether or not to lubricate firearm magazines. The experts clarify that while oil-based lubricants are detrimental as they attract dust and debris, dry lubricants, particularly graphite-based ones, are perfectly acceptable and even beneficial for ensuring reliable magazine function. They advise disassembling the magazine for proper application to the follower and spring, and also offer tips for "self-lubricating" polymer magazines. The video debunks the myth that magazines should never be lubricated, emphasizing the importance of using the correct type of lubricant.

This video provides essential advice for new Glock owners, or any semi-automatic pistol owner, on critical replacement parts to keep on hand. Brownells Gun Techs Steve and Caleb highlight components that experience wear over time, such as the recoil spring assembly (recommended replacement every 5,000 rounds), striker spring, extractor spring, and magazine springs. They also advise having spare magazine followers and base plates, especially for competition use, or simply stocking up on extra factory Glock magazines. The importance of having spare pins and other small parts, which are prone to getting lost during disassembly, is also emphasized. The video aims to equip viewers with the knowledge to proactively maintain their firearms.

This video showcases the Orange Gen5 Glock Magazine Follower demonstrated by Lenny Magill. It's highlighted that this follower is standard on all Gen5 Glock magazines but is compatible with and will function in all Gen1, 2, 3, and 4 Glock handgun magazines. A direct link to purchase the item is provided.

This video tutorial, presented by Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA, demonstrates a gunsmithing technique for modifying the magazine follower of a Mauser 98 bolt-action rifle. The modification allows the bolt to close on an empty magazine, which is a common characteristic of many Mauser designs that prevents accidental dry-firing or chambering of a round when the magazine is depleted. The process focuses on angling the rear of the magazine follower to achieve this functionality.

This video from Larry Potterfield of MidwayUSA provides a detailed guide on how to repair and upgrade older M-16/AR-15 magazines. Many of these older magazines are available but often worn and in need of attention. The presentation focuses on replacing the magazine spring and follower with components of a current design to restore functionality and reliability. This tutorial is valuable for AR-15 owners looking to maintain and improve their equipment.