Videos tagged with Lever-Delayed Blowback

The Rideout Arsenal Dragon represents a novel handgun design showcased at SHOT Show, featuring a lever-delayed blowback operating system akin to a rifle. Its modularity allows for tool-less disassembly and customization of components like the muzzle device and grip. The Dragon utilizes Springfield Echelon magazines and incorporates a Non-Reciprocating Optics Carrier (NROC) for enhanced sight stability.

The Rideout Arsenal Dragon is a competition-engineered 9x19mm handgun featuring an innovative non-reciprocating optics carrier (N-ROC) and a lever-delayed blowback system designed to significantly reduce muzzle flip. It boasts a low bore axis, ergonomic thumb rests, and compatibility with Springfield Echelon magazines, offering a 20+1 capacity. The firearm has received recognition, including the 'Best Innovation' award from Guns & Ammo.

The Rideout Arsenal Dragon Pistol, showcased at SHOT Show 2026, features a novel lever-delayed blowback system with a fixed barrel and a unique slide-less bolt carrier assembly. Its extremely low bore axis promises reduced muzzle rise, and the design incorporates a fixed optic mount for a stable sight picture. The pistol is fully modular, allowing for tool-less swapping of components like muzzle devices and backstraps, and features an integrated Fire Control Unit within the trigger guard for easy chassis and grip upgrades. Chambered in 9mm, it utilizes standard Springfield Echelon magazines.

The Rideout Arsenal Dragon is a groundbreaking 9mm handgun introduced at SHOT Show, featuring an innovative lever-delayed blowback system and a non-reciprocating optics mount (N-ROC). Its modular design allows for tool-less disassembly and interchangeable components, including a unique tri-lug barrel system for muzzle devices. Designed for high capacity using Springfield Echelon magazines, it offers advanced ergonomics and a crisp, tunable trigger.

The Rideout Arsenal Dragon is presented as a highly innovative 9mm pistol featuring a unique lever-delayed blowback system, aiming to improve upon designs like the Laugo Alien. Its modularity, low bore axis, and proprietary tri-lug adapter for suppressors are key features. With a sub-2 lb trigger and an all-metal frame, it targets a premium market, with pre-order kits at $5,500 and standard models expected around $3,500.

The FAMAS G1 was a cost-reduced export variant of the French FAMAS F1 assault rifle, featuring a simplified trigger guard and removal of features like rifle grenade hardware and burst fire to lower manufacturing costs. Despite its 40% cost reduction, the G1 failed to secure export sales, partly due to GIAT's merger with FN. Its simplified trigger guard design was later incorporated into the FAMAS G2.

The Pistollo 77 is a unique SMG/PCC originating from the Czech Republic, designed to accept standard Glock magazines. It features a distinctive front-mounted charging handle and an under-handguard bolt release. The firearm utilizes a lever-delayed blowback operating system, contributing to a high-quality shooting experience, further enhanced by its trigger.

This video delves into the mechanics of the lever-delayed blowback operating system, a less common but effective firearm mechanism. Drawing from the 'Forgotten Weapons' channel, it likely explores the historical context and technical aspects of this design, potentially featuring examples from firearms that utilize it. The description indicates a focus on the 'how it works' aspect of this specific operating system, with the FAMAS rifle being a notable example of a firearm that employs a similar principle, though the video may cover others.

This review details a custom 10mm firearm built by 'Trenches' from the Weapons Guild, featuring a lever-delayed blowback action inspired by the FG42. Mark Serbu analyzes its unique construction from off-the-shelf parts and a modified M3 Grease Gun magazine. He highlights the mechanism's 'momentum amplifier' effect but also points out design flaws in the lever's discontinuous movement causing high stress and reliability issues, suggesting potential improvements.

This review of the FAMAS F1 highlights its iconic status as France's service rifle, featuring a unique lever-delayed blowback bullpup design. While accurate and soft-shooting with good long-range performance due to its 19.2-inch barrel, it suffers from a heavy, mushy trigger, significant gas blowback to the face, and proprietary magazines. Its compact bullpup ergonomics are beneficial for transitions, but the design has notable drawbacks compared to modern platforms.

This expert-level guide details the takedown procedure for the rare prototype French MAS-49 SMG in .45 ACP, highlighting its unique stock extension for grip frame removal. It also provides an overview of the internal lever-delayed blowback mechanism, drawing comparisons to the MAS-1948. The information is presented by Ian McCollum from Forgotten Weapons, demonstrating deep expertise in historical firearms.

The MAS Mle 1948 series explored lever-delayed blowback as a precursor to the FAMAS. Prototypes like the Type C3 featured innovative folding magazine wells and top-mounted charging handles. Despite good field performance, its complexity led to the adoption of the simpler MAT-49.