Videos tagged with Manufacturing Challenges

This analysis of the BSD VSS Vintorez reproduction, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons, highlights significant manufacturing challenges and potential pitfalls. McCollum expresses skepticism regarding the project's timeline and viability, drawing parallels to past failed reproductions. He emphasizes the complexity of the VSS's striker-fired mechanism and six-lug rotating bolt, contrasting it with simpler designs. The use of B&T's 3D-printed suppressor and an original Russian top cover on the prototype are noted, alongside BSD's inexperience with critical processes like metal stamping and heat treatment.

This Palmetto State Armory product update details the current status of their STG44 reproduction project. Cameron from PSA explains that due to unforeseen technical challenges discovered after acquiring the project, the STG44 is being shelved. PSA will focus on other market-critical projects and will notify customers if the STG44 project status changes.