Videos tagged with Firearms Engineering

This video details the development of Gunwerks' Skunkwerks 'Tiny A.F.' rifle, a compact and versatile firearm inspired by NFA regulations. It covers prototype development, the engineering challenges of integrating a folding stock into carbon fiber, and extensive ballistic testing in 6 ARC caliber. The rifle is designed for long-range performance despite its small size.

This video, presented by a highly authoritative source on firearms mechanics, challenges the common classification of the AR-15/M16 system as 'Direct Impingement.' Instead, it argues, based on Eugene Stoner's patents and mechanical analysis, that the AR-15 utilizes an internal piston system. True Direct Impingement rifles, like the French MAS49, are contrasted with the AR-15's design where gas acts within the bolt carrier group.

The M1E5 Experimental Paratrooper Garand represents the final design iteration for a compact M1 Garand variant. Key features include a folding metal stock, a distinctive pistol grip, and significant weight reduction measures like scalloped cuts on the 18-inch barrel. Despite markings indicating 'CAL. .30 M1', it remains chambered in .30-06 Springfield and differs from the standard M1 Garand by its shorter overall length and the removal of the front handguard.

This video explores 25 Russian assault rifles available in the U.S., highlighting their precision, durability, and firepower. It covers iconic firearms like the AK-47, discusses Soviet-era weapons still in use, showcases advanced sniper rifles, and examines the evolution of Russian firearm design with a look at future developments. Viewers are encouraged to share their favorite firearm from the list.

This video from the Royal Armouries delves into the ShKAS machine gun, a Soviet-era firearm notable for its light weight and high rate of fire, attributed to its unique rotary feed mechanism. The presentation covers its service history, a detailed disassembly and explanation of its 'birdcage' feed system, and the challenges faced during its production. The video also touches upon its ammunition and eventual phasing out, briefly mentioning the ShVAK as a successor. The content is presented by a curatorial assistant, offering a behind-the-scenes look at historical arms.

This video explores why top-loading shotguns are rare despite their presence in media like Halo. Historically, tube-fed shotguns under the barrel became standard due to instinctive shooting ergonomics and a lack of demand for rapid reloads. Modern advancements in speed reloading have led to box-magazine-fed shotguns, which are more efficient than hypothetical top-loading tubular designs.

This Brownells Tech Tip focuses on the innovative feed ramp design of the BRN-180 rifle chambered in .350 Legend. The video highlights how the BRN-180's single, large feed ramp, made possible by its trunnion design, overcomes the feeding challenges often associated with heavier .350 Legend bullets in AR-style platforms. This design is particularly beneficial for enhancing reliability with subsonic ammunition, offering a distinct advantage over the standard AR-15 dual feed ramp system. The content aims to educate viewers on the engineering principles behind this firearm's improved feeding performance.

The Blackout Defense Quantum DTL is presented as a premium, California-compliant AR-15. It utilizes an internal Maglock system, allowing for features like adjustable stocks and pistol grips, which are often restricted in featureless builds. The rifle's core innovation is the Dual Taper Lock (DTL) system, ensuring precise barrel centering for improved accuracy and reduced whip. Extensive customization options are available, and the build features ambidextrous controls and a proprietary trigger.

This video explores the Ladislav Findorak PDW prototype, a late 1990s Czech design featuring a unique lever-delayed blowback system. Despite innovative engineering, the prototype failed military tender testing due to reliability issues and potentially political factors. The review highlights its compact design, ergonomic features, and the mechanism's complexity, ultimately explaining why it never reached production in favor of the CZ Scorpion Evo 3.

This video from Brandon Herrera's 'Gun Meme Review' touches on various topics, including a fatal Austin protest incident, the Boogaloo movement's origins, and personal responsibility. Herrera also analyzes the Beirut explosion's physics and critiques Minneapolis police safety advice. He clarifies his appreciation for Soviet firearm design while condemning communist ideology.

This episode of the GUNS Magazine Podcast features an interview with Mark Gurney, Director of Product Management at Ruger. Gurney, an engineer by trade, discusses his transition to the marketing side of Ruger and the success of their new product development process. The conversation touches on his personal preferences for blued steel and walnut firearms, his initial shooting range experiences, and his favorite Ruger firearm. He also recounts a memorable hunting trip in Alaska where he successfully took both a moose and a grizzly bear with his Ruger Hawkeye rifle.

Becoming a professional gun designer requires more than just assembly skills; it demands deep mechanical knowledge. Pursuing generalized machining education is recommended over specialized gunsmithing for broader career prospects. For many, gun design is best kept as a passion project funded by a stable, unrelated career.