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The Star Z-70B is an improved Spanish submachine gun, notably featuring a standard trigger and selector switch compared to the earlier Z-62's progressive trigger. Chambered in 9mm Parabellum for better export, it offers compact design and a durable finish. While soft-shooting, its canted stock causes significant muzzle climb, requiring firm control during automatic fire.

This review compares the Czech UK vz.59 and the Yugoslav M84 PKM, both chambered in 7.62x54mmR. While similar in weight and ergonomics, the PKM demonstrates significantly better controllability in full-auto fire, allowing for a maintained sight picture, unlike the UK vz.59 which transmits more recoil. The PKM's full-auto potential is highlighted as superior, whereas the UK vz.59 is noted as potentially more pleasant in semi-automatic for civilian use.

The Yugoslav M49/57 SMG, while externally similar to the PPSh-41, features an internal bolt design inspired by the Beretta. It boasts a high rate of fire and superior magazine well tolerances compared to its Soviet counterpart. However, it suffers from 'trigger slap,' a common ergonomic issue where the resetting bolt impacts the shooter's finger.

The UK vz.59 Czech Universal Machine Gun features a unique pistol grip charging system and a push-through belt feed for 7.62x54R cartridges. While functional, its light weight and low profile result in significant recoil, making full-auto control difficult compared to heavier platforms like the PKM. Downward ejection of hot casings also presents a handling challenge.

The UK vz.59 is a Czech universal machine gun with a unique pistol grip charging system and a pivoting bolt locking mechanism similar to the Walther P38. It transitioned through various calibers, settling on the 7.62x54mmR, and features a quick-change barrel and a robust design.

The Polish PPS 43/52 is a licensed variant of the Soviet PPS 43, featuring a fixed wooden stock for improved ergonomics over the original folding metal version. It utilizes a reliable 35-round double-stack, double-feed magazine designed by Sudayev and operates via an open bolt system. While controllable, the firearm exhibits significant recoil and a 'clattery' action due to minimal buffering.

This field test of a custom-welded 90-round AK magazine reveals significant reliability issues. Despite its advertised capacity, the magazine could only hold 25 rounds before experiencing spring tension problems. During testing with an RPK, the magazine failed catastrophically, with the floorplate detaching and the internal spring ejecting, rendering it unusable and unsafe.

The vz.61 Skorpion is examined as a unique firearm bridging the gap between pistols and submachine guns, ideal for vehicle crews due to its compact size and holsterability. Despite its small stature, it offers surprising controllability in full-auto, even without the stock, attributed to its .32 ACP caliber and internal rate reducer. Technical features like closed-bolt operation and snag-free charging handles enhance its design for concealed or convenient carry.

The Czech vz.61 Skorpion is a unique machine pistol developed as a Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) for vehicle crews. It fires the .32 ACP cartridge at a high rate of 850 RPM, featuring a compact design with a folding wire stock and a sophisticated rate reducer for controllable automatic fire. Its 'telescoping' bolt design allows for a compact receiver, and it was issued with both 10 and 20-round magazines.

The Norinco M305A is a unique M14-style rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm, designed to accept standard AK-47 magazines. This variant is popular in Canada due to its 'unrestricted' classification and affordable price point. While externally similar to an M14, it features modifications like a shortened flash hider and a modified magazine well to accommodate AK magazines, along with an extended ejector for the shorter cartridge.

This review of the Vickers-Berthier MkIII LMG highlights its exceptionally smooth shooting characteristics and low rate of fire, making target acquisition easy during bursts. The video details its proprietary 30-round magazine, distinct from the Bren, and discusses design influences from the French Chatellerault. It also covers practical aspects like left-handed operation and the offset front sight.