Videos tagged with Bullpup Design

This Q&A session from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide array of firearms topics, including historical Peruvian firearms, the mechanics of bullpup rifles, the SKS45's development timeline, and the viability of various modern cartridges. Ian McCollum discusses the design principles behind different firearm actions, the challenges of modernizing older platforms, and the factors influencing barrel life. The discussion also touches upon the future of firearm design, the role of AI in video production, and the practicalities of military adoption of new weapon systems.

This review of the Third Bay Ounce folding .22 LR pistol, presented by Chris Baker of Lucky Gunner Ammo, offers an analytical look at its unique engineering and practical application. The Ounce features a folding, bullpup, long-recoil design aimed at addressing size and concealment concerns. While innovative, the review highlights significant trade-offs in complexity, reliability, and deployment speed compared to conventional handguns.

This guide details the operation of an experimental bullpup over/under shotgun, as presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers the unique bullpup configuration, dual triggers, and the innovative butt-plate breech lever mechanism. A key design element highlighted is the curved barrels, essential for achieving the compact bullpup layout.

This entry details the T31 Bullpup Rifle, a late-career design by John Garand at Springfield Armory. It highlights the evolution from a novel pneumatic gas system, which proved problematic due to carbon fouling, to a more conventional short-stroke piston. The analysis emphasizes the historical context and mechanical challenges faced during its development.

This video provides a comparative overview of the Steyr AUG and AR-15 platforms, highlighting key design differences and advantages. The host, demonstrating high authority and expertise, focuses on the AUG's compact bullpup configuration, side-charging handle, integrated accessories, quick-swap barrel capability, and magazine loading ease as points of comparison against the AR-15. The fast-paced, persuasive tone aims to inform viewers about the practical benefits of the AUG.

This video details how to convert an AR-15 into a bullpup configuration using the Reap Weaponries chassis. The process involves installing a trigger relocation kit and a polymer chassis that utilizes the AR-15's existing lower receiver and trigger mechanism. The discussion highlights the benefits of bullpup designs, such as reduced overall length while maintaining barrel length, and the advantages of using common AR-15 parts for reliability and ease of maintenance. The video also touches on various upper receiver configurations, including piston, gas, and bolt-action systems, and discusses potential modifications and future developments for ambidextrous functionality.

This video provides a critical review of three firearm triggers deemed 'trash' by the host, Civilian Tactical. The PSA Dagger, KelTec P3AT, and Steyr AUG are examined for their trigger characteristics, with the bullpup Steyr AUG's trigger being highlighted as particularly problematic due to its design. The host, an experienced shooter, offers practical insights into trigger feel and its impact on firearm performance.

This review covers the Benjamin Akila .22 caliber PCP air rifle, positioned in the budget category (sub-$500). The rifle features a wood bullpup stock, shrouded barrel, picatinny rail, adjustable power, side lever action, and a 12-shot magazine. It demonstrates inch-or-less accuracy at 50 yards with inexpensive hollow point pellets and is noted for its quiet operation out of the box. A potential drawback is the cocking lever placement in the bullpup design, which can be inconvenient during bench shooting.

This interview with Dr. Ingo Wieser, a key figure in the Steyr AUG's development, offers deep insights into its design philosophy, rigorous testing, and historical significance. Dr. Wieser, who holds Austria's first concealed handgun permit, details the AUG's evolution from concept to adoption, emphasizing its innovative bullpup design and modularity. He also shares his perspective on the limitations of current calibers like .223 Remington and the future direction of assault rifle development.

This video provides an expert-level deep dive into Heckler & Koch's ambitious G11 project, featuring rare footage from the HK Grey Room. James Williamson, a recognized expert on HK history, details the G11's revolutionary caseless ammunition, hyper-burst fire capability, and its development as a potential M16 replacement. The content highlights the weapon's advanced design, rigorous testing, and the reasons for its eventual cancellation, offering significant insights for firearms enthusiasts and historians.

The video discusses the lack of significant innovation in firearm technology since the advent of smokeless powder cartridges over 100 years ago. The speaker speculates that the next major advancement could be caseless ammunition, potentially coupled with electronic ignition systems, driven by weight and cost reduction, particularly for military applications. Other discussed concepts include pre-loaded magazines that eject entirely and firearm designs that deviate from the standard grip and projectile-forward configuration.

The GeForce Arms GFY-1 is a 12-gauge bullpup semi-automatic shotgun featuring an 18.5-inch barrel. It offers a compact design with a polymer handguard, integrated foregrip, and flip-up sights. The shotgun includes M-LOK slots for accessory mounting and an ambidextrous magazine release. Its balanced feel and unique shooting experience are highlighted, making it suitable for those seeking an unconventional scattergun.