Videos tagged with Austria Arms

This video features James Reeves in Austria, examining the rare Steyr STM-556 rifle. The STM-556 is a unique AR-15 variant that incorporates design elements from the Steyr AUG, boasting features like a quick-change barrel, monolithic upper receiver, and a piston gas system. With only 300 units produced for the commercial market, it's a highly uncommon firearm. The review includes range testing and a side-by-side comparison with the LMT MRP, exploring whether the STM-556 is an overlooked military design or simply an unusual collectible.

This video details the extreme modification of a Browning Auto-5 shotgun, including chopping the barrel and stock. Despite the rough treatment, the modified Auto-5 proved surprisingly reliable, especially with slugs, and demonstrated a manageable recoil. The project highlights the robust nature of the classic Auto-5 design and its long recoil operating system.

The Knight's Armament KS-1 is a high-end AR-15 designed for suppressed operation with a 13.7-inch barrel, aiming for the length of a 10.5-inch carbine. It features advanced components like a 3D-printed Inconel MCQ suppressor and a URX 6 handguard. While exceptionally well-tuned and reliable, its high price point raises questions about value compared to other premium AR-15s.

The Alpin Arms Kommando is a highly customized tactical revolver based on a Spohr frame, designed for modern combat needs. It features a 3-inch barrel with an integrated compensator, a rail for accessories, and Glock-compatible iron sights for red dot co-witnessing. Despite its snub-nose style, it demonstrated exceptional accuracy with .357 Magnum rounds. Limited to 20 units, this high-end revolver, developed with Austrian Special Forces, boasts superior trigger mechanics and comes with a custom holster, with an estimated price of 6,000-8,000 Euros.

The Alfa Proj 'Space Cowboy' revolver carbine offers a unique tactical platform, leveraging European gun laws for enthusiasts. Its custom chassis features M-LOK, a full Picatinny rail, and ergonomic enhancements like speed loader holders and oversized controls. The complete build is expected to cost around 2000 EUR, with availability targeted for early 2024.

The AWGŁ-3 is a unique Polish automatic grenade launcher built on an AK platform, designed to fire tear gas grenades using blank ammunition for propulsion and cycling. Weighing over 30kg, it's intended for vehicle or tripod mounting, not shoulder firing. Its complex blowback system integrates standard AK components within a much larger mechanism.