Videos tagged with Croatian Army

This video appears to be a review or comparison of a firearm, focusing on an "American Version" of the Croatian Army's VHS-2 rifle. The title suggests a comparative element, potentially showcasing how an American-made firearm measures up to or differs from its Croatian counterpart. The description includes standard YouTube creator support elements like channel memberships and CashApp, alongside a PO Box for fan mail. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, stating all videos are filmed in a "SAFE and CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT."

The HS2000, developed by IM Metal in Croatia, evolved from the steel-framed HS95 into a successful polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol. Initial domestic versions lacked features like a trigger safety, but export models for the US market, marketed by Intrac, added a trigger safety, loaded chamber indicator, and thumb rest to meet import requirements. Springfield Armory's partnership in 2001 led to the XD model, achieving significant commercial success.

The HS95, developed by HS Produkt in Croatia, was a successor to the problematic PHP pistol. It featured an ambidextrous design, drawing inspiration from the Zastava CZ99 and Sig Sauer P229. Produced from 1995-1998 exclusively for the Croatian Army, it was later replaced by the HS2000.

This video details the development of the Croatian VHS bullpup rifle, starting with a modified French FAMAS prototype. IM Metal (now HS Produkt) adapted the FAMAS receiver and barrel, simplifying its design and aiming to convert its complex lever-delayed blowback to a gas piston system. Key modifications included relocating the charging handle and reducing weight by removing unnecessary FAMAS components like the barrel sleeve and bipod mount.

This video from Brownells Gun Tech features Keith Ford showcasing the Springfield Armory Hellion, a semi-automatic rifle introduced in 2022. Based on the Croatian HS Produkt VHS-2, it's a bullpup design chambered in 5.56 NATO. The review highlights its short-stroke gas piston operation, full-length Picatinny rail with integrated flip-up sights, 16" barrel with an adjustable gas block, and adjustable length-of-pull. The video also emphasizes its ambidextrous features, including the charging handle and safety selector, and its ability to switch ejection direction. Keith demonstrates the field-stripping process, revealing the recoil spring within the stock and a balanced bolt-carrier group. The review touches on its unique recoil impulse compared to an AR-15 and its compatibility with standard AR-15 magazines, with an easy conversion to H&K G36 magazines.