Videos tagged with MAC 1950

This video showcases a 2-gun competition featuring the historical CETME-B rifle and MAC-50 pistol, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. The drill simulates tactical scenarios with stages involving rifle and pistol engagement from various positions, including long-range steel and close-quarters rapid fire. McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms, provides insights into the performance and historical context of these unique weapons, highlighting their adoption by French Marine Commandos.

This video from Forgotten Weapons details the early development of the MAC 1950 French service pistol. It highlights the evolution from the Type SE MAS 1948 trials prototype to the familiar production Model 1950, focusing on changes in grips, safety mechanisms, and magazine design. The expert instruction clearly illustrates the functional differences between early internal safeties and the later, more user-friendly external safety.

This video provides an overview of the MAC 1950 pistol, a French firearm developed after World War II to replace the 7.65 French Long cartridge with 9mm Parabellum. It highlights design cues from the 1935 pistols, features like a nine-round single-stack magazine, a hammer block safety, and a magazine disconnect. The scarcity of these pistols due to a lack of commercial import is noted, with recent imports from Old Western Scrounger offering a rare opportunity for collectors.

This guide details handling the MAC 1950 pistol during tactical shooting competitions, based on insights from Ian McCollum. It covers specific techniques for racking the slide to avoid accidental safety engagement and addresses potential issues like hammer bite. The information is presented with a focus on practical application in a competitive environment.

This guide details the field stripping procedure for the French MAC 1950 pistol, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum on Forgotten Weapons. The process involves removing the slide, recoil spring assembly, barrel, and the unique unitized fire control group. Proper safety checks are paramount before commencing disassembly.