Videos tagged with AM-180

This guide covers the operation and demonstration of the American 180, a .22lr machine gun known for its high capacity and rate of fire. It details loading the top-mounted drum magazine, function checks, firing procedures, and malfunction clearing. The video highlights its historical use in law enforcement and prisons, and features modern tactical setups with suppressors and optics. Expert insights from Brandon Herrera emphasize the platform's unique "accuracy by volume" capability and inherent .22lr reliability considerations.

This guide details the process of loading the distinctive drum magazine for the American 180 submachine gun and its subsequent operation. The American 180, a .22LR full-auto firearm known for its high rate of fire (1,200 RPM) and large capacity magazines (177 or 275 rounds), requires a specific loading procedure for its drum magazines. The video from Forgotten Weapons, featuring Ian McCollum, demonstrates the tedious manual stacking of rounds and the precise winding of the internal spring mechanism to ensure reliable feeding. The guide also covers the firearm's operation, emphasizing its open-bolt, full-auto-only nature and the unique 'sewing machine buzz' effect during firing. McCollum, a recognized expert in rare firearms, highlights its historical use by law enforcement and its current status as a popular recreational machine gun.