Videos tagged with Gordon Ingram

This review showcases a modernized MAC-11 featuring a Lage Manufacturing upper receiver, significantly enhancing its accessory compatibility and aesthetics. The build boasts a high cyclic rate of 1200 RPM and demonstrates improved recoil control with heavier 147-grain ammunition. Reliability is highlighted, with the firearm performing exceptionally well after extensive use with minimal cleaning.

This review delves into Gordon Ingram's ambitious Westarm .308 battle rifle project, tracing its origins from M1 Garand-style designs to a scaled-up M1 Carbine concept. The video highlights its unique long-stroke gas piston system, compatibility with FAL magazines, and a novel disassembly method. Despite its innovative features, the project ultimately failed due to critical malfunctions in early prototypes, leading to its rarity today.

This review delves into the iconic MAC-10 submachine gun, highlighting its development by Gordon Ingram and Mitch WerBell, and its significant presence in 70s-90s action cinema. The video details its simple blowback, open-bolt design, lack of semi-auto fire, and its limited military adoption. Despite poor ergonomics, its rugged construction and 'cool factor' are acknowledged, with its market value increasing significantly from its original auction price.

The Erquiaga EM-62 is a unique 1962 conversion of the M1 Garand to fire 7.62 NATO using M14 magazines. Developed by Juan Erquiaga, who had ties to Fidel Castro's revolution and later worked with Gordon Ingram, this rifle featured significant modifications including a shortened barrel and an AK-style magazine release. While intended for military contracts, it remained a custom build, showcasing innovative gunsmithing techniques of the era.

This review delves into the history and design of the Ingram M10 and M11 SMGs, originally produced by MAC. It highlights Gordon Ingram's innovative stamped sheet metal construction and collaboration with SIONICS' Mitch WerBell for suppressed operations. The video details caliber choices, technical specifications like weight and rate of fire for both M10 variants and the M11, and the unique features of their suppressors.

The Ingram Model 6, designed by Gordon Ingram, was an early attempt to create a more affordable alternative to the Thompson submachine gun. Produced by the Police Ordnance Company, it featured a simple blowback operation and a proprietary 30-round magazine. While visually similar to the Thompson, it was lighter and simpler in construction, utilizing cost-saving manufacturing techniques. Its largest sale was to Peru, with limited production in the US.

This video delves into the history and technical evolution of the MAC-10 submachine gun, from its design by Gordon Ingram to its various iterations and legal challenges. It highlights the transition from open-bolt to closed-bolt designs due to ATF regulations and showcases improvements made by Masterpiece Arms. The discussion also touches upon the MAC-10's presence in pop culture and its association with the illicit market.