Videos tagged with L85A1

This video provides an expert overview of Murdoch & Co's remanufactured SA80 family of rifles, including the L85A1, L85A2, and L85A3 models. Evan, CEO of Murdoch & Co, details the company's mission to preserve the history of the SA80 by producing semi-automatic versions in the USA. The L85A3 is highlighted for its modern upgrades like an M-LOK handguard and free-float barrel, while the Collector Series focuses on historical accuracy. The trigger performance is noted as superior to other bullpup designs.

Murdoch & Co is producing new SA80 (L85) rifles in the USA, including modernized L85A3 variants and collector series using original parts. The project aims to preserve the history of the rifle as the UK MOD destroys original stocks. Both fully new production and collector-grade rifles are available, catering to enthusiasts and historians.

This video provides an in-depth look at the EIW97, an experimental electronic variant of the SA80 rifle, presented by Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries. The EIW97 explored electronic ignition and programmable fire control to enhance lethality and hit probability, featuring specialized ammunition and a significantly reduced cyclic rate for improved accuracy. Expert Murray discusses its origins as a mid-1990s research program investigating future weapon systems.

Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries explains that the L85A1's fundamental design flaws, such as the ejection port size, could not have been fixed by Enfield even if the company hadn't been sold. While improved quality control might have reduced malfunctions, the inherent issues would have persisted, making the SA80 platform problematic regardless of manufacturing.

This video showcases the Aly & Kaufman L85A1 clone, a custom build integrating a Brownells BRN-180 upper receiver with a unique lower. While not an exact replica, it aims for the L85A1's aesthetic with modern reliability. The kit, excluding iron sights, is priced around $800 and requires the custom lower receiver as the serialized FFL item.

The Falkland Islands Defense Force (FIDF) adopted the Steyr AUG in 1992 after rigorous testing, selecting it over the problematic British L85A1. They procured 160 rifles in standard, carbine, and Light Support Weapon (LSW) variants, utilizing integrated optics and 30/42-round magazines. A unique three-position safety was implemented to prevent accidental full-auto fire. After 30 years, the FIDF is transitioning to the L85A2 for training compatibility.

The Falkland Islands Defense Force (FIDF) opted for the Steyr AUG over the British L85A1 due to the latter's documented reliability and durability issues. The FIDF's AUGs feature a unique 3-position selector, including a progressive full-auto trigger mode. This procurement decision highlights the FIDF's independent evaluation of military hardware.

Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries discusses the L85A1's inherent design flaws, predating manufacturing issues. He also touches upon how strict UK gun laws paradoxically aid the Royal Armouries in acquiring modern firearms for its reference collection. The historical 'Pattern Room' is highlighted as a crucial resource for military weapon standards.

The L85A1, Britain's SA80 service rifle, is critically reviewed for its early reliability issues, awkward ergonomics, and fragile furniture. Despite a bullpup design offering a full barrel in a compact package, its non-intuitive controls and poor quality control led to significant problems. While later A2 versions were improved by Heckler & Koch, the A1 remains a flawed but iconic piece of military hardware.

This episode of Brandon Herrera's 'Cursed Gun Images' showcases a variety of bizarre and poorly modified firearms submitted by viewers. Topics range from joke ammunition and 3D-printed accessories to historical oddities like the Gyrojet pistol and heavily customized AK variants. The review highlights the creative, and often questionable, ways individuals modify firearms.

The L85A1, a British bullpup rifle, was tested for reliability and handling. While accurate, it exhibited historical issues like inconsistent ejection and a failure to extract/eject. The rifle is strictly right-handed, and the SUSAT optic's short eye relief poses a safety concern during recoil.

This comprehensive review details Jonathan Ferguson's second book from Headstamp Publishing, 'Thorneycroft to SA80: British Bullpup Firearms.' The book meticulously covers the evolution of British bullpup designs from early 20th-century bolt-actions to the modern SA80 A3, drawing on extensive primary source research. It offers deep technical insights and a balanced perspective on controversial firearm developments.