Videos tagged with French police

This video features a POV firing demonstration of the Modèle 1892 St-Étienne revolver, also known as the Lebel revolver. The description highlights its history as the standard issue sidearm for French military officers in WWI and its continued use by French police until the mid-1960s. It's described as a mechanically tight and well-finished solid frame revolver that fires 8mm French Ordnance rounds, with a caliber smaller than contemporary revolvers like the Webley and MAS 1873. The video showcases the firearm's operation and firing.

This video details the development of the PGM Ultima Ratio sniper rifle, commissioned by the French elite police unit RAID. It highlights RAID's dissatisfaction with previous rifles leading to a 1989 RFP, where PGM Precision, founded by Gilles Payen, ultimately won against Accuracy International due to its innovative finned barrel design and responsiveness to client needs. The rifle's name, 'Ultima Ratio,' and its production origins are also explored.

The VHS-2 bullpup rifle, tested by Forgotten Weapons, features full ambidextrous controls and a reversible ejection port. Its design, particularly the barrel's position, offers excellent controllability and minimal muzzle climb during semi-auto and burst fire. The rifle also demonstrated modularity with the attachment of a 40mm grenade launcher.

The Ruger AC-556 is a select-fire variant of the Mini-14, designed to compete with the M16 for military and police contracts. It features a three-position selector for semi-auto, 3-round burst, and full-auto fire, with a non-resetting burst mechanism. While it didn't secure major US military contracts, it found use with some police agencies and international clients, and remains a collectible transferable machine gun.

The MAT 49-54 Police submachine gun is a specialized variant of the French MAT 49, developed for the Paris Police in 1954. Key modifications include a fixed wooden stock, a significantly longer barrel (365mm vs. 230mm), and a unique dual-trigger system allowing both semi-automatic and full-automatic fire. This police variant prioritized accuracy and controlled fire over the extreme compactness of the original military paratrooper model.

The Manurhin MR73 is presented as an exceptionally durable and accurate double-action revolver, built from forged ordnance steel with extensive hand-fitting. Originally designed for French special forces to withstand extreme daily use of .357 Magnum rounds, its legendary build quality justifies high prices for new models, while surplus versions offer a more accessible entry point. The review highlights its smooth action, precise trigger, and impressive accuracy potential.