Videos tagged with Belt-Fed LMG

This Q&A session with Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons covers a wide range of firearms topics, from historical Finnish Mosins and the evolution of NATO cartridges to modern firearm development and controversial designs. McCollum discusses the provenance of Finnish Mosins, the rationale behind NATO's cartridge standardization over rifle standardization, and the technical challenges of advanced grenade systems like the XM25. He also touches on the viability of various pistol and rifle designs, the future of ammunition, and the durability of classic machine guns like the Maxim.

This video provides an in-depth look at FN America's new Lick IWS (Individual Weapon System) and Lick AMG (Assault Machine Gun) prototypes, developed for the DoD's Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate. The systems chambered in a new 6.5x43 Lick caliber aim to offer improved lethality and handling over current platforms, featuring a long-stroke gas piston system, ambidextrous controls, and dedicated polymer magazines. While aesthetically divisive, these prototypes represent FN's push for next-generation weaponry, potentially challenging SIG Sauer's NGSW program.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the US Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program, focusing on the Sig Sauer XM5 rifle and XM250 light machine gun. The analysis highlights their technical specifications, performance advantages over legacy systems like the M4 and M249 SAW, and the new 6.8x51mm (.277 Fury) caliber. The content is delivered with high authority, drawing from direct testing and detailed comparisons.