Videos tagged with 80s Firearms

This video offers a nostalgic look back at Lenny Magill's early career in the firearms industry during the 1980s and 1990s. It showcases his extensive experience through archival footage of him demonstrating various firearms, reviewing products, and teaching self-defense. The video also highlights his continued involvement in the industry, as seen at the Glock Annual Dealer Show.

This guide details the installation of a suppressor on a Mini Uzi, which replaces the standard barrel nut. It covers the firearm's operation, including its open-bolt configuration, fire selector, grip safety, and unique ratcheting charging handle that functions as a drop safety. The Mini Uzi's design, adapted from the original Uzi, results in a high cyclic rate of approximately 1,000 rounds per minute.

The Mossberg Model 500 Bullpup, produced from the mid-80s to mid-90s, offered a compact bullpup configuration using a standard Mossberg 500 action within a polymer chassis. While innovative for its time and featured in 80s films, its design suffers from poor ergonomics, including a difficult-to-reach bolt release and a gritty trigger due to the linkage system. Modern bullpups offer significant improvements in handling and trigger quality.

The Calico M900 is a unique 9mm carbine from the 1980s, notable for its top-mounted 50 or 100-round cylindrical magazines. Its design, influenced by the H&K MP5 with a roller-locked blowback system, faced challenges due to the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban. While a fun collector's item, its reliability is considered average, with the 50-round magazines performing better.

The Charter Arms Bulldog in .44 Special, introduced in 1973, offers significant stopping power in a compact revolver, making it a popular choice for concealed carry. While historically known for its use by David Berkowitz, modern production by Charter Arms is noted for improved quality. It features a reliable one-piece frame design and a smooth double-action trigger, providing a potent yet manageable option for self-defense.

This video focuses on the disassembly of the FN FNC carbine. The description highlights its development during the 1970s and 1980s for military trials, noting its limited success. The content is likely to appeal to firearm enthusiasts interested in the technical aspects of this specific rifle and its historical context.

This review covers the Excam Sovereign Tommy Model PPS/50, an Italian-made .22 LR replica of the PPSH submachine gun. The video highlights its 50-round drum magazine and demonstrates its operation with multiple shooters, noting its fun factor as a 'mouse gun' despite some mechanical quirks. The speaker, Eric, identifies potential sear wear causing double fires and offers insights into ensuring reliable chambering.