Videos tagged with Finnish Defense Forces

This video delves into the history and specifics of the Finnish m/91 pienoiskivääri, a .22 rimfire Mosin Nagant trainer rifle. Developed in the 1920s by the Finnish Defense Forces for cost-effective marksmanship training, these rifles featured barrels converted using the Salerno process or new barrels from Tikkakoski. The video explains their production numbers, their use during World War II, and their eventual sale as surplus. It highlights their scarcity in the United States due to not being sold in bulk to major importers.

This review details the Finnish M/91 .22 LR trainer rifle, a conversion of the Mosin-Nagant. Key modifications include a retubed barrel with a .22 liner, a lowered front sight, and a unique bolt-mounted extractor designed to manually eject spent .22 rimfire cases. The rifle demonstrates minimal recoil, characteristic of its caliber.

This YouTube video promotes a Kickstarter campaign for a book titled "Forged in Snow." The book, a five-year project, delves into Finnish firearms, covering a wide range of weapons including pistols, Mosins, submachine guns, light machine guns, Finnish Kalashnikovs, and new Sako AR models. The author highlights collaborations with the Finnish Army Museum, Sako Defense, Varusteleka, and Finnish small arms collectors, expressing excitement for the finished product.

This video showcases advanced shotgun and rifle training with Jenny from Finland and Ivan from Kit Badger. It highlights the Genesis Arms Gen-12 shotgun's advantages in recoil management and speed for competitive shooting disciplines like SRA and IPSC. The training includes mid-range rifle engagements, dynamic shotgun drills, and live-fire shoot house scenarios, emphasizing practical application and efficiency for experienced shooters.

This video focuses on the Finnish M/39 rifle, also known as "Ukko-Pekka." The description details its historical context, including its development as a compromise between the Finnish Army and White Guard to standardize Mosin-Nagant production. It highlights its derivation from the M/28-30, modifications proposed by the Army, and the incorporation of a semi-pistol grip. The video touches upon production numbers, noting that only 10 were completed by the end of the Winter War, with a significant subsequent production of nearly 100,000 rifles used in the Continuation War. It also mentions late-1960s/early-1970s assembly from leftover parts.

This video details a custom RK 62 M3 clone built on a Valmet M62S receiver, featuring modernizations inspired by the Finnish Defense Forces' M1, M2, and M3 patterns. The clone includes an AK2.0 rail, Magpul stock, M-LOK handguard, Aimpoint T1 Micro optic, and an Ase Utra suppressor. Despite its weight, the rifle proved reliable during the Finnish Brutality 2024 competition, with the 7.62x39mm caliber performing well on steel targets.

The RK95 TP represents Finland's final evolution of the AK platform, developed by Sako after the Valmet merger. Key upgrades include a receiver cover tensioning system for consistent zero, a Galil-style folding stock with integrated cleaning kit, and a gas block cutoff for rifle grenades or suppressed fire. Its optics mounting capability via a side-rail interface was a crucial modernization requirement, though limited production of only 20,000 units made it rare.

This YouTube video is a book review of Michael Heidler's bilingual (German and English) work on the Finnish Suomi m/31 submachine gun. The book details Aimo Lahti's background, the development and adoption of the weapon by the Finnish Defense Forces, its variations, and its crucial role in the Winter War and Continuation War due to Finnish combat tactics and the terrain. The review highlights the book's approximately 100 pages, featuring around 60 pages of high-quality photos from the SA Kuva military archive, with all text and captions presented in both languages. The book is described as a dense, well-presented, and excellent reference for an otherwise obscure firearm. Pricing and ordering information via PayPal and direct email are also provided.

This review compares the Finnish LS-26 and Soviet DP-28 light machine guns, highlighting the DP-28's superior reliability in harsh conditions and user preference by Finnish troops. The LS-26, despite its accuracy, suffered from cold-weather reliability issues and a violent recoil. The DP-28's 47-round pan magazine and simpler design made it more practical, with modern semi-auto reproductions available from SMG Guns.