Forgotten Weapons highlights several firearms received from manufacturers due to travel disruptions. Featured are the Zastava USA M91 rifle, a CMMG 9mm carbine with a unique delayed blowback system, and the Kalashnikov USA KP-9. The video also previews upcoming content on an M1 Carbine from Inter-Ordnance/Royal Tiger Imports, Walther pistols from Legacy Collectibles, and high-end imports from JDI Firearms.
This review examines the Gewehr 88 and Karabiner 88 rifles acquired by Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia. These German-made firearms, marked with Amharic script, represent Ethiopia's modernization efforts and successful defense against Italian colonialism, culminating in the decisive Battle of Adwa. The rifles feature the 8x57mm (M/88) caliber and a 5-round en-bloc clip system.
This video features a review of an AR-15 carbine from Inter Ordnance. The reviewer, Jim, acknowledges the company's historically mixed reputation while examining the firearm. The review likely aims to assess the quality and performance of this particular model despite the manufacturer's past. Supporting links for PayPal and Patreon are provided for viewers who wish to contribute to the channel.
The Inter Ordnance AK47 failed catastrophically at 1,666 rounds due to severe internal component deformation. Issues included bolt carrier sticking, metal shaving off the dust cover, and a significant point of impact shift when the barrel heated up. The test was aborted due to safety concerns arising from unpredictable bolt lock-ups and potential catastrophic failure.
This review of an I.O. Inc. AKM247C highlights significant quality control issues, including a loose front sight post preventing zeroing and a missing cleaning rod despite a QC sticker. The rifle also experienced multiple failures to feed during rapid fire, even after passing a 'no-go' headspace gauge test, indicating poor overall reliability and build quality.
Brandon Herrera investigates Inter Ordnance (I.O.)'s AK-style rifles, highlighting manufacturing improvements like nitrided barrels and billet steel bolts, alongside a lifetime warranty. However, significant technical flaws persist, including cast trunnions, overgassing, and improper riveting techniques that compromise reliability. New leadership offers hope for future quality control enhancements.
The Inter Ordnance Hellpup, a Polish-made AK-47 pistol from Pioneer Arms, offers superior construction compared to similar models like the M92 PAP and Draco. It demonstrates reliable cycling and manageable recoil, making it a viable candidate for an SBR conversion. Legally classified as a pistol in the US, it can be carried in vehicles and accept high-capacity magazines, serving well as a 'truck gun'.
This video provides an expert guide to inspecting AK-47 variants before purchase, focusing on common manufacturing flaws. Key areas to check include rivet seating, finish quality (bluing salts), barrel alignment, and front sight cant. It highlights issues with Inter Ordnance (IO) rifles and Century Arms WASR-10s, particularly their magazine wells, while praising Arsenal's higher quality conversions.
This review covers the Mosin Nagant series, highlighting its robust design and historical significance as the 'rifle of revolution.' It details common surplus accessories, ammunition types like 7.62x54R, and its ballistics, which are comparable to .30-06. The video also touches on the rifle's accuracy, particularly its use by snipers like Simo Häyhä.
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