Videos tagged with Igor Stechkin

This video provides an overview of the Stechkin APS, a Soviet-era select-fire pistol designed by Igor Stechkin in 1951. It highlights the APS's dual semi-automatic and full-automatic firing modes, its 20-round magazine capacity, and the unique detachable holster stock that enhances stability. The content emphasizes its historical significance for military officers and special forces, concluding with a live-fire demonstration.

This expert-level entry details the Soviet Stechkin APS machine pistol, developed by Igor Stechkin. It covers its design as a Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) for NCOs and specialist troops, its select-fire capability, and its unique features like a rate reducer and detachable holster-stock. The entry also touches upon its development history, service, and disassembly, drawing from the detailed analysis by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons.