Videos tagged with Frank Iannamico

This video is a book review of Frank Iannamico's "The US Rifle M14: The Last Steel Warrior". The description highlights the M14's controversial history, its transition from the M1 Garand, and its service life, including its use as a marksman's rifle by the USMC until 2012. The book covers experimental iterations, trials with other rifles like the T48 (FAL), production details, and later semi-automatic civilian variants, as well as specialized iterations like the M25, M39, and Mk14.

This video provides an expert review of Frank Iannamico's "AK-47 - The Grim Reaper, Second Edition." The reviewer, demonstrating deep knowledge of AK-pattern firearms and related literature, details the book's extensive scope, covering Russian development, Warsaw Pact and non-Warsaw Pact variants, and US market implications. While praising its comprehensive nature and contextual information, the reviewer notes the lack of color photography as a significant drawback for a modern publication. The review also compares Iannamico's work to other prominent AK reference books, offering recommendations for different levels of collector interest.

This video is a book review of Frank Iannamico's work on the Smith & Wesson Model 76 SMG. The reviewer highlights that the book covers much more than just the Model 76, delving into earlier S&W 9mm carbines (1940 "Light Rifle", 1945 SMG), the Swedish M45/B (Swedish K) and its Egyptian derivative (Port Said), and various experimental variations of the Model 76. It also discusses copies and clones that emerged in the 1980s and 1990s. The reviewer praises the book as a valuable reference for owners and enthusiasts of these firearms, despite wishing for more tabulated data.

This video reviews Frank Iannamico's comprehensive book 'AK-47: The Grim Reaper.' The book covers a vast array of AK-47 variants produced globally, focusing on countries that manufactured their own versions, including North Korea and Pakistan's Kyber Pass region. It also details AK-related designs like the Valmet and Galil, and American semi-automatic AKs developed in response to bans. A significant portion is dedicated to differentiating between various AK magazines.