Videos tagged with MP18

This video from Brandon Herrera's Gun Meme Review delves into the FN MTL-30 30mm grenade launcher, drawing parallels to the Warhammer 40k Bolter and discussing its recent U.S. Army contract. It also touches upon FN's SCAR platform across various calibers, critiques Canadian gun legislation, praises Palmetto State Armory's pro-2A stance, and announces the acquisition of historical WWI firearms (MG08/15 and MP18). Herrera, an established firearms influencer and congressional candidate, provides commentary with a strong pro-2A perspective.

Mark Novak emphasizes that his nuclear power background's primary value to gunsmithing is the learned ability to acquire new skills. He highlights that while his formal training wasn't directly applicable, the process of learning complex systems taught him how to break down tasks and teach himself practical skills like welding, lathe operation, and milling.

This guide explains the blowback operating principle in firearms, drawing on expert analysis from Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It details how Newton's Third Law governs the action, emphasizing the importance of the cartridge case seal and the mass-velocity balance for safe operation. The guide highlights practical applications and limitations of blowback systems, referencing specific firearms like the Colt 1903 and MP18.

This guide explains the significance of the German 1920 double date stamp found on firearms like the Luger and Karabiner 98. Expert Ian McCollum details how this stamp was a property mark indicating legal military ownership after WWI, in compliance with the Treaty of Versailles, rather than a manufacturing date. The video covers the historical context of German disarmament and subsequent rearmament, highlighting common firearms that bear this important historical marking.

This video is a book review of 'The Schmeisser Myth' by Martin Helebrant, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The book delves into the history of German submachine guns from WWI through WWII, clarifying the development and misattributions surrounding iconic models like the MP40 and its predecessors. It highlights the complexities of German arms development, especially in the interwar period, and provides detailed technical information valuable for collectors and historians.

This video provides a historical overview of the "assault rifle" designation, tracing its origins from early automatic weapons like the MP18 to the StG44, and its evolution into modern platforms like the AR-15. The speaker, demonstrating high authority, critically examines the political and media manipulation of the term "assault weapon" to confuse the public and advocates for a clear distinction between military-grade select-fire rifles and civilian semi-automatic firearms.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, hosted by Ian McCollum, meticulously identifies and discusses the historical firearms featured in the Battlefield 1 trailer. McCollum, a recognized expert, corrects potential misidentifications by the gaming community, highlighting both iconic and obscure WWI-era weapons with detailed historical context and technical insights.

This video provides a historical and technical overview of the German MP18 and MP28 submachine guns. It details their development, initial use by German stormtroopers in WWI, and subsequent evolution into the MP28 with selective fire capabilities. The discussion highlights the impact of these weapons on subsequent submachine gun design globally.