John’s Hand Loading

In this video I unbox the Uberti Remington New Model Army in .44 Caliber, from Taylor’s and Company. I show the packaging, the brand new, oil soaked revolver, then what it looks like after a quick cleaning and wipe down. It appears to be very well made. This model is all steel and has a […]

This is quick overview of a New England Firearms Handi Rifle in .223 Remington in a “Survivor” stock. A short look at the rifle, just moments after it was welcomed into my home. I will make a follow up video showing disassembly and cleaning. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid […]

In this video I compare the Taurus 709 Slim & Sig Sauer P365 XL. I recently picked up a new Sig Sauer P365 XL to use for personal protection and was surprised to find how similar it was to my old, faithful Taurus 709 Slim. I review the size and shape of each pistol and […]

In this video I disassemble and reassemble a 1911 frame and show the upgraded sear, hammer and beaver tail grip safety. This includes a quick discussion on polishing the sear and fitting the grip safety into the frame. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged […]

In this video I show what the parts look like after soaking in kerosene and scrubbing with a toothbrush. Also how the butt plate is cleaning up. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and […]

In this video I show how to field strip and reassemble a traditional style 1911 pistol. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and the outdoors. He believes in God, freedom and a good sense […]

After more than 600 rounds I do a follow up review of the Ruger Wrangler single action revolver. I discuss the wear on the frame and cylinder, Ruger customer service and some things to know if you plan on buying one. The Wrangler is accurate and fun to shoot, worth every penny and highly recommended. […]

Denim bullet trap test 2. Shooting two different, cast, lead, powder coated, hollow point bullets, into the trap, with good results. 45 auto hand loads shot from a 5 inch government model 1911. Bullet weights around 205-210 grains. Velocity around 800 fps. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is […]

Testing a 210 grain cup hollow point on water jugs. You can see from the holes that it really expanded. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and the outdoors. He believes in God, freedom […]

The first test of my new “Denim bullet trap” with cast lead, 230 grain round nose bullets. I manage to catch one bullet, though the others pass through. The idea is sound I just need to execute it better next time. Very interesting to see the 45 auto bullets pass through multiple layers of folded […]

A 1943 Izhevsk Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine being fired. You can see the shockwave hit the camera. Obligatory fireball included. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid and is now a middle aged man. He likes shooting rifles and handguns, reloading, bullet casting and the outdoors. He believes in God, freedom […]

In this video I disassemble, clean and reassemble the Winchester 94 22 from my earlier video “Winchester Model 94 Conservation” Hopefully this will help someone who has one of these lever guns take care of it and not be afraid to deep clean it. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a kid […]

This video is designed to show someone how to clean a semi automatic pistol. It is generic and meant to be general instructions for someone who has never done it before or is unsure of their technique. I hope it is a help to someone. John's Hand LoadingJohn has been shooting since he was a […]