Videos tagged with FEG

This expert review from Forgotten Weapons details the Mauser Model 90 DA, a rebranded Hungarian P9R pistol. It highlights Mauser's 1980s-90s strategy of acquiring and rebranding foreign handguns due to a lack of in-house product development. The review thoroughly compares the M90 DA to the Browning Hi-Power and Smith & Wesson Model 59, detailing significant internal and external differences.

This video delves into the Mauser M80SA, revealing its surprising Hungarian origin and its direct lineage to the Browning High Power. The description highlights Mauser's struggles in the late 1980s, leading them to partner with FEG of Hungary. FEG, already licensed to produce High Power copies, manufactured the M80 for Mauser from 1990-1995. The video notes the omission of the magazine safety and discusses the limited production run and the gun's poor sales, attributing it to an outdated design and the diminished value of the Mauser branding at the time.

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons provides an expert look at the Hungarian K1 'Kucher' light submachine gun. Developed by József Kucher, it was adopted in 1951 and chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev. The K1 features a simple blowback, open-bolt action, an under-folding stock, and an integrated muzzle brake. McCollum demonstrates its field stripping, highlighting its basic internal mechanics and comparing it to other contemporary designs.

This review showcases the Hungarian FEG SA 85M, a semi-automatic AKM variant chambered in 7.62x39mm. The video demonstrates its functionality, including loading and chambering a round, and features live-fire testing at an outdoor range. Visuals highlight the rifle's markings, ammunition, and target impacts, with slow-motion footage capturing the action's mechanics.

This review of the FEG HD-18, a Hungarian-made rifle patterned after the Russian SVD, details its practical accuracy out to 800 yards. Despite high winds and the limitations of its 4x optic, the rifle demonstrated combat effectiveness at mid-range and eventually achieved hits at 800 yards with adjustments. The discussion also covers technical variations from the original Soviet SVD and the unique 'civilian ring' marking on fired brass.

The Hungarian SA-85S, a sporterized AKM variant by FEG, was designed for US import compliance after the 1989 ban. It features a thumbhole stock and unthreaded muzzle to circumvent restrictions. Approximately 24,500 were imported before the 1994 ban, which specifically targeted the SA-85M model. The rifle retains standard AK internals, making its sporter features easily reversible.

The AK-63F, Hungary's final military Kalashnikov, was developed to replace the AMD-65, returning to a more traditional AKM pattern for cost-effectiveness. Key features include wooden furniture, a slant muzzle brake, and unique venting. Later models utilized precision casting for improved manufacturing efficiency. These rifles have seen significant export and use in modern conflicts.

This comprehensive book delves into the history and technical details of Hungarian AK-pattern firearms produced between 1959 and 2002. Expertly researched by László Becz, it covers milled and stamped variants, including the AK55, AKM, AMD65, and AMP, as well as export and commercial models like the SA85. The book offers deep insights into Hungarian geopolitics, military organization, and FEG factory operations, supported by extensive data and archival access.

This video focuses on a FN Browning Hi-Power (BHP) FEG pistol, specifically highlighting "classy upgrades." The analysis suggests the video will likely delve into modifications and enhancements made to this particular firearm model, potentially covering aesthetics, performance, or functionality improvements. Viewers can expect to see a detailed look at the pistol and its custom features.

This video provides a hands-on demonstration of the Hungarian FEG 2000E 12 gauge over-under shotgun. It showcases the loading process for two shells and a live-fire sequence, highlighting the automatic ejection of spent casings. The demonstration emphasizes safe firearm handling and the smooth operation of the break-action mechanism.

This video dissects the Hungarian Frommer Stop pistol, highlighting its unique long recoil operating system. It features detailed slow-motion analysis of the action cycle, showcasing the barrel and bolt moving rearward together. The review also touches upon its historical context and technical specifications, including its .32 ACP chambering.

The Frommer Pistolen-MG Model 1917 was an experimental Austro-Hungarian machine pistol, a functional copy of the Italian Villar Perosa, developed by FEG. It modified Frommer Stop pistols to fire from an open bolt, mounted them on a tripod, and used 25-round magazines in .32 ACP. Despite its unique design, it was not adopted due to concerns about reliability with long magazines and the cartridge's limited effectiveness.