Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examines the rare Chilean FAMAE SAF submachine gun in this episode of 'What Is This Weapon?'. The video breaks down the SAF's features, including its folding stock, fire controls, handling, magazine design, feeding system, and internal mechanisms through field stripping. Ferguson also touches on the SAF's global use and legacy. The Royal Armouries channel promotes their merchandise, membership, and other social media platforms.
The FAMAE mini SAF is a compact Chilean submachine gun, often compared to the MP5 but featuring unique elements like a last-round bolt hold-open. Original magazines are rare, leading users to modify Colt SMG magazines. The PDW system boasts a folding stock, vertical grip, and diopter sights, with aftermarket options like GS Designs triggers available.
This video, Part 2 of a 3-part series on the FAMAE SAF 200, focuses on shooting and controls. It details the firearm's specifications, including its 9mm caliber, weight, dimensions, fire modes (Safe, semi, 3-round burst, auto), magazine capacity, sights, and barrel length/twist. The creator also promotes their Patreon, Instagram, and Facebook pages for additional content and giveaways. The series will continue with a field strip/disassembly video (Part 3) and previously covered an overview (Part 1). Future content will also include videos on the MINI SAF, 543, and 542 models.
The FAMAE SG 543 is a Chilean-made, licensed variant of the Swiss SIG SG 540 series, chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. It features an AK-style operating mechanism, a tubular buttstock, and offers safe, semi, burst, and full-auto fire modes with a rate of fire between 650-800 RPM. This review highlights its historical significance as one of the few remaining manufacturers of the SG 540 series.
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