Videos tagged with 9mm Parabellum

This video showcases an original WWI armorer's chest containing accessories for the Artillery Luger, including rare 32-round 'snail drum' magazines. The chest, dating from 1914-1915, also holds original 9mm ammunition, a loading tool with an Imperial proof mark, and canvas holsters. Expert insights detail the historical context of the Artillery Luger's use by machine gun and artillery units, and differentiate between Type 1 and Type 2 snail drums, highlighting their spring-wound mechanisms and loading features.

This review of the Madsen Model 1945 submachine gun, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons from the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, highlights its unique design and historical context. The firearm is noted for its quality construction, pistol-like reciprocating slide, and use of Suomi magazines. Despite its advanced features for the time, its complexity and cost led to commercial failure, making it an extremely rare collector's item.

This expert review from Forgotten Weapons details the Mauser Model 90 DA, a rebranded Hungarian P9R pistol. It highlights Mauser's 1980s-90s strategy of acquiring and rebranding foreign handguns due to a lack of in-house product development. The review thoroughly compares the M90 DA to the Browning Hi-Power and Smith & Wesson Model 59, detailing significant internal and external differences.

This video provides a demonstration of the Daewoo DP51 pistol, highlighting its unique 'Triple Action' or 'Fast Action' trigger system. The presenter showcases the mechanics of cocking the hammer and pushing it forward to achieve a lighter first-stage pull. Live fire demonstrates the pistol's reliability and recoil impulse on steel targets. The instruction comes from an operator demonstrating high technical proficiency with this niche firearm.

This entry details the CZ 482 pistol, a precursor to the vz.52, highlighting its unique roller-locked mechanism and high-quality construction. The video provides an expert-level overview of its mechanical operation, external features, and historical context, including its development by the Kratochvíl brothers and its potential international sales. The information is presented with a high degree of technical detail and historical accuracy.

Gearhead Guns is producing a Type 100 Nambu PCC recreation, with the first batch shipping around March. It's available in 9mm Parabellum with 9-inch or 16-inch barrel configurations for SBR compliance. Customization options include various metal and wood finishes, with optional bayonet lugs.

CZ is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the CZ-75 with the limited production 'CZ-75 Legend,' a modern rendition of the early 'slab side' model. This reissue incorporates contemporary safety features like a firing pin block and half-cock notch, while utilizing the fire control mechanism from the CZ-75 Shadow 2. It represents CZ's dedication to its heritage, offering a blend of classic aesthetics and modern functionality.

This entry details a WWI-era Erfurt P08 Luger pistol and personal items belonging to Major Charles Frederick Ashdown, curated by Lisa Traynor of the Royal Armouries. It covers the Luger's technical specifications, historical context as a trophy of war, and associated personal effects like a silver cigarette case engraved with battle locations. The expert analysis highlights the pistol's unique markings and modifications.

The Beretta M1918 is a rare Italian semiautomatic carbine from WWI, often mistaken for a submachine gun. It evolved from the Villar Perosa, utilizing a 'parts bin' approach with Carcano and Vetterli components for economical production. This open-bolt, delayed blowback carbine features a unique top-mounted 25-round magazine and offset sights, chambered in 9mm Glisenti loaded to 9mm Parabellum specs.

This video compares the cost of shooting various World War II firearms. The M1 Carbine and 1911 pistol offer affordable shooting experiences with ammo costs around $0.40-$0.60 per round. The Mosin Nagant is also budget-friendly at approximately $0.60 per round. The Luger P08 is identified as the cheapest to shoot due to its use of common 9mm ammunition, though reliability can be a concern. The M1 Garand is noted for its iconic 'ping' but comes with expensive ammunition exceeding $1.00 per shot.

This review details the SAP M10, a semi-automatic variant of the MAC-10, retaining its open-bolt design. It highlights the internal mechanism, including the disconnector and sear, crucial for semi-auto function. The video also touches upon the legal implications and ease of conversion to full-auto, which attracted law enforcement attention.

This video provides an in-depth historical and technical review of the P08 Luger pistol, presented by NRA Publications. It details the pistol's evolution from Hugo Borchardt's initial design, through Georg Luger's refinements, to its adoption by various military forces. Key aspects covered include its ergonomic grip, the development of the 9mm Parabellum cartridge, different variants, barrel lengths, and its service life through two World Wars.