Ian McCollum announces his new book, 'Forged in Snow: Finnish Small Arms 1917-2025', a comprehensive technical collector's reference launching on Kickstarter. The book details Finnish-manufactured or modified firearms, including Lugers, Mosin-Nagants, Lahti pistols, Suomi SMGs, and RK 62 variants. Various pledge levels, exclusive editions, and add-ons like posters and bookmarks are available.
This "Antiques Gunshow" video, themed around 80s and 90s action movies, features Jonathan Ferguson and special guest Hollywood Guns comparing iconic firearms. The comparison spans three rounds: Sidearms (SAA vs. Bren Ten), Secondary (MP5 vs. Jatimatic), and Primary (M41A Pulse Rifle vs. Minigun). Each firearm is scored based on "Epic movies", "Rarity", and "Power". The video showcases a variety of classic and fictional action movie weaponry, with the Jatimatic and Minigun videos linked for further viewing. It also features a cameo from Dave 'Tank' Jewitt and encourages support for the Royal Armouries.
The Jatimatic PDW, a Finnish 9mm SMG, is reviewed for its concealability and unique progressive trigger. While its design offers effective muzzle climb control, the trigger's difficult transition to full-auto and awkward ergonomics hinder practical use, explaining its limited adoption despite an iconic appearance.
The Jatimatic was a Finnish PDW designed by Jali Timari, notable for its Hollywood appearances but commercial failure. It featured a unique folding grip cocking mechanism and a progressive trigger for semi/full-auto fire without a selector. Despite innovative muzzle climb control, only around 400 units were produced, with later revival attempts also failing.
The Jatimatic, a Finnish 9mm submachine gun, features a unique angled bolt design intended to counteract muzzle rise. Despite its innovative construction, including a polymer lower receiver and a progressive trigger, it saw limited adoption. The video highlights its construction, operation, and a rare Chinese copy, offering insights into its design philosophy and pop culture legacy.
The Finnish Jatimatic SMG, released in 1982, was designed for private security with a unique offset receiver to counteract muzzle climb. It features a 40-round magazine, a folding grip that acts as a charging handle and safety, and a simple construction with a polymer lower and stamped steel upper. Despite its innovative recoil reduction system, the lack of a shoulder stock limited its practical accuracy, and it saw limited commercial success.
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