Videos tagged with Max Popenker

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the Forgotten Weapons channel's state in 2020, detailing its mission to explore rare and developmental firearms, its expanded six-video-per-week content schedule, and its unique approach to sourcing and documenting historical pieces. It also highlights upcoming publications from Headstamp Publishing and the 'Archive Project' initiative, emphasizing the channel's commitment to open-access historical firearms education supported by its community.

This Q&A with Max Popenker delves into the history and specifics of Russian and Soviet small arms. Key topics include the rarity of Colt 1911s from Russian contracts, SVD accuracy standards and PSO-1 scope calibration, the evolution of AK rifles and the 5.45mm cartridge, and the vast production of WWII SMGs like the PPSh-41. Modern developments like the AK-12/15 and specialized 9x39mm weapons are also discussed, alongside the enduring legacy of cartridges like 7.62x54R.

This video provides an in-depth historical overview of the Soviet Union's development of General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs), focusing on the PK, PKM, and PKP Pecheneg. Expert Max Popenker details the design evolution, competition between prototypes, and the technical advancements that led to these iconic firearms, highlighting their reliability and lightweight design.

This video delves into the developmental history of the AK rifle, tracing its origins from early Soviet automatic weapons and the influence of German designs like the MKb-42(H). It highlights the post-war trials, the competition between designers like Kalashnikov, Simonov, and others, and debunks myths about foreign design influence on the AK. The evolution from the AK-47 to the AKM is also covered, emphasizing the design choices that led to the AK's legendary reliability.

This video reviews 'The Submachine Gun' by Max Popenker and Anthony Williams, highlighting its comprehensive coverage of submachine gun development, operating mechanisms, and a vast array of ammunition, including obscure and new cartridges. The book is praised for its detailed country-by-country breakdown of unusual submachine guns, with specific examples like early Japanese prototypes and variants of the Type 100. The reviewer, familiar with many firearms, found significant new information within its pages.