Videos tagged with Constant Recoil System

This guide details the tactical operation and deployment of the Knight's Armament Company (KAC) Light Assault Machine Gun (LAMG), drawing insights from GBRS Group operators. It covers loading, accessory mounting (EOTech HWS, suppressor), controlled full-auto fire techniques emphasizing recoil management, and rapid deployment from a vehicle. The instruction highlights the LAMG's portability and effectiveness as a lightweight support weapon in mobile scenarios, as demonstrated by former Tier 1 special operations personnel DJ Shipley and Cole Fiscus.

This video demonstrates the ST Kinetics Ultimax 100 light machine gun in action at an outdoor range. Expert insights cover its stability, low recoil, and essential field maintenance techniques, including cooling the receiver after heavy firing. The content is presented by Scott (Machine Gun Dad), a firearms enthusiast and collector, highlighting practical operational knowledge.

This video reviews 'Vickers Guide to the Kalashnikov, Volume II,' focusing on 5.45x39mm and 5.56x45mm AK variants. The book, authored by Larry Vickers with contributions from Rob Stott and others, features high-quality photography and covers a wide range of international AK development, including specific programs like Constant Recoil and Ratnik. It's presented as a browsable coffee table book rather than a technical manual.

This Q&A episode from Forgotten Weapons covers a wide range of firearms topics, from ideal squad loadouts featuring the Glock 19/17, AR-15, and Knight's Armament Light Assault Machine Gun, to discussions on the viability of rocket-propelled ammunition and the complexities of firearm import laws. Host Ian McCollum also delves into the historical context of various firearms, including the 8mm Kurz cartridge, the British SA80 program, and the effectiveness of different World War I small arms. The episode offers insights into firearm design principles, maintenance challenges, and the practicalities of gunsmithing for rare firearms.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Knight's Armament Light Assault Machine Gun (LAMG), as demonstrated by experts Ian McCollum and Karl Kasarda. It covers the removal of major components like the top cover, bolt carrier group, and recoil spring, along with the quick-change barrel mechanism. The explanation emphasizes the internal workings, including the constant recoil system and bolt design, providing valuable insights for advanced users and gunsmiths.

This review provides an in-depth look at the Ultimax 2000 prototype, an improved version of the Singaporean light machine gun. Experts Miles V. and Scott (Machine Gun Dad) detail its development for the US market, highlighting design changes like the welded Picatinny rail, side-folding stock, and updated gas system. They critically analyze prototype-specific issues, such as the unreliable safety selector and stock interference, while acknowledging its compatibility with STANAG magazines and the innovative quick-change barrel system.

This expert review from TFB TV, featuring a Class 3 machine gun collector, delves into the unique design and operational characteristics of the Singaporean Chartered Industries Ultimax 100 Mark II. The analysis highlights its legendary low recoil due to the constant recoil system, but also addresses critical design flaws such as the fixed barrel's overheating issues and problematic STANAG magazine adaptation. The instructor-level detail provides valuable insights for collectors and firearms enthusiasts interested in this historical light machine gun.

This Q&A video from Forgotten Weapons delves into the factors contributing to a firearm's difficulty in full-auto fire, specifically addressing the 'world going gray and fuzzy' effect. Host Ian McCollum explains that physical recoil impulse and concussion are the two primary culprits. He details how bolt impact on the receiver and muzzle blast, especially from short barrels with muzzle brakes, cause disorientation. McCollum highlights the Ultimax light machine gun's 'constant recoil system' as a design that mitigates these issues by ensuring the bolt decelerates without hitting the receiver, leading to more controllable and pleasant full-auto fire.

This entry details the Hudson Machine Gun Prototype, a unique firearm developed by Robert F. Hudson. It covers its history, technical specifications, and the reasons for its eventual rejection by the US Navy, highlighting its innovative but complex 'constant recoil' system and unusual ergonomics. The information is presented with high authority by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons.

This entry details the Ultimax 100 Mark 3 Light Machine Gun, as presented by FPSRussia. It covers its origin in Singapore, the 5.56x45mm NATO caliber, and its notable 100-round drum capacity. A key focus is the demonstration of its 'Constant Recoil' system, allowing for impressive control, even when fired one-handed, a technique highlighted for its effectiveness in managing the weapon's significant firepower.