The Grendel P10, chambered in .380 ACP, utilizes M16 stripper clips for its fixed 10-round magazine due to case head compatibility. Despite historical interest, the P10 exhibits significant reliability issues, including failures to extract and double feeds, especially around the 8th-9th round. Its fixed sights and double-action-only trigger are described as poor, making it a historically interesting but practically unreliable firearm from the 1980s.
The Grendel P10, an early pistol with a fixed 10-round internal magazine, is demonstrated using stripper clips for loading. While functional, loading under stress is challenging. The video showcases its use in a BUG match, with performance meeting expectations despite the loading difficulties. Different stripper clips showed varied performance.
This BUG match pits the Serbu Super Shorty 12-gauge shotgun against the MIL Thunder 5 .410 revolver. While both are unusual firearms for backup, the match highlights their practical limitations. The Thunder 5's extreme spread and slow reloads make it unsuitable for defense, and the Super Shorty's grip can cause cycling issues. Both proved fun for competition but impractical for real-world scenarios.
A BUG Match compares the Serbu Super Shorty 12-gauge shotgun against the MIL Thunder 5 pistol, a predecessor to the Taurus Judge. The Super Shorty demonstrated superior accuracy with nine headshots on a silhouette target. Conversely, the Thunder 5 exhibited a much wider shot spread, exceeding its effective range even at close distances.
This video showcases the FK Brno 7.5mm pistol competing in a BackUp Gun (BUG) match. The description highlights the firearm's specific caliber and brand, along with the competitive context. This content is likely to appeal to enthusiasts interested in niche firearms, competitive shooting disciplines, and specialized pistol applications.
This Q&A video from Forgotten Weapons delves into various aspects of competition shooting. Topics covered include desirable firearms for BUG matches, historical loadouts, surprising competition performers, handling match gear failures, beginner advice for entering matches, practice regimens, and thoughts on biathlon and pentathlon. The discussion also touches on combination guns, USPSA planning, the impact of BUG matches on carry pistol thoughts, the future growth of action shooting, selection of competition firearms, the possibility of water-cooled belt-fed MGs in competition, and the easiest historic left-handed firearm.
This video features a Savage Model 1915 pistol being used in a monthly BUG (Back Up Gun) match. The description highlights the history of the Savage Model 1907 and its successor, the 1915, emphasizing their intended use as simple, effective pocket pistols for personal protection and home defense. The presenter aims to test historical claims about the pistol's performance, referencing personalities like Buffalo Bill Cody and Sheriff Bat Masterson who endorsed the earlier model. The video also links to other content on Savage pistol development and Savage .45 pistols, suggesting a broader historical firearms focus.
The Savage Model 1915, a 10-shot .32 ACP pistol from 1915, demonstrated surprising reliability and capacity during a BackUp Gun (BUG) match. Its 'point and shoot' ergonomics were highlighted as advantageous for its era, performing well in rapid-fire stages against steel and paper targets. The video showcases its use in competition, including a magazine change, underscoring its historical significance and functional performance.
This video analyzes the performance of a first-generation Walther P99 during a Backup Gun (BUG) match. Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons details the P99's DA/SA striker-fired action with a button decocker and its unique trigger feel. The P99 competed in various stages, with results highlighting areas for improvement, particularly trigger acclimation. Despite its age, the P99 is recognized for its innovative features, placing respectably in the competition.
This video features the Walther P99 handgun being used in a BUG (Back-Up Gun) match, a type of competition. The description highlights the relevance of the P99 to James Bond, and promotes a Kickstarter campaign for 'Licensed Troubleshooter: The Guns of James Bond'. The content focuses on the P99 in a competitive shooting scenario with a strong nod to its cinematic association.
This video showcases a James Bond-themed BUG match featuring iconic firearms from the franchise. Competitors used a Fitz Special revolver, Beretta 418, Walther PPK/S, and ASP pistol across four stages. The match highlights the historical significance and practical aspects of these handguns in a competitive setting.
This YouTube video explores firearms associated with the fictional character James Bond, specifically mentioning a BUG (Bug Match) scenario. The description highlights the Beretta ASP and Walther PPK, hinting at a focus on iconic Bond weaponry. It also promotes a Kickstarter project for "Licensed Troubleshooter," suggesting a link between the video's content and a related product or narrative.
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