Videos tagged with 8x33 Kurz

This video provides an expert-level breakdown of the VG1-5 Volksturm rifle, a last-ditch German firearm from the end of World War 2. The presenter, from Forgotten Weapons, details its unique gas-delayed blowback action, reciprocating mass, and operational cycle. The rifle is chambered in 8x33 Kurz and utilizes Sturmgewehr magazines.

This guide details techniques for competing in a 2-gun match using a PTR-44 Sturmgewehr and an Arex Delta pistol, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum. It covers firearm introduction, stage strategy, handling challenges like magazine maneuverability, and addresses potential reliability issues. McCollum's expertise as a firearms historian and competitive shooter informs these practical tips.

This entry details the VG1-5 Volksturm rifle, also known as the Gustloff MP 507. It highlights its gas-delayed blowback action, the significant 6 lbs of reciprocating mass, and its compatibility with StG 44 magazines. The information is presented with high authority by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, offering technical and historical insights into this late-WWII German firearm.

This guide details techniques for using the StG 45 in an IPSC 3-Gun match, drawing from Ian McCollum's experience on Forgotten Weapons. It covers transitioning from pistol to rifle, engaging targets, troubleshooting magazine feeding issues by reducing capacity, and leveraging the rifle's excellent ergonomics and low recoil for rapid, accurate follow-up shots. The insights emphasize the StG 45's potential despite its historical magazine quirks.