This video, titled "The XM9 Trials, Just the Facts," focuses on the XM9 trials, likely a historical or technical examination of firearms trials. The description provides links to the creator's website for "America's Rifle Order," and various affiliate links for shooting accessories such as earmuffs, rests, military tools, and armorer's manuals. It also promotes donations and Patreon support for "Small Arms Solutions" and offers discount codes for brands like Challenge Targets, Otis Tech, G96, and Manta Products. The video aims to be an informative, fact-based presentation on this specific topic within the firearms community.
This "From the Vault" video showcases the rare Beretta/Knight's Armament XM9 pistol, a 1980s U.S. Air Force project featuring a quick-detach suppressor. Brownells Gun Techs Steve Ostrem and Keith Ford explore the modifications, including an extended barrel, unique slide lock for single-shot operation with the suppressor, and integrated suppressor sights. The video highlights the ingenious baffle system of the lightweight suppressor and mentions a limited civilian edition released by Knight's Armament, which quickly became an NFA collector's item.
This video delves into the history of the Smith & Wesson XM9 pistol prototype, a contender in the Joint Service Small Arms Program (JSSAP) launched in 1977 to replace the Colt M1911A1. The JSSAP aimed for a double-action 9mm service pistol with a 15-round double-stack magazine, with major manufacturers submitting prototypes. The XM9 is described as a modified Model 59, later commercialized as the Model 459. While the Beretta M92 ultimately won the contract and became the M9, the XM9 represents a significant piece of late 20th-century American military firearm development, showcasing the competitive landscape of the era. The video highlights a specific example from Rock Island Auction Co., exhibiting wear that testifies to its role in the trials.
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