Videos tagged with Firearm Simplification

This guide details the disassembly and comparison of the Haenel Prototype Simplified Sturmgewehr StG45(H) based on Ian McCollum's analysis. It highlights the simplified construction, relocated recoil spring, and unique bolt carrier design aimed at reducing manufacturing complexity. The information is presented with high authority, drawing on detailed mechanical teardowns and historical context.

This video provides an in-depth look at the M1 Thompson submachine gun, focusing on the design simplifications made by Savage Arms during WWII. It details the transition from the M1928A1 to the M1, highlighting changes like the removal of the Blish lock, the switch to a horizontal foregrip, and simplified sights and controls. The expert analysis emphasizes the production efficiencies gained, making the M1 a crucial, albeit short-lived, variant before the M1A1.