Videos tagged with MP18

Brandon Herrera reviews the FN MTL-30, a 30mm grenade launcher drawing comparisons to the Warhammer 40k Bolter, highlighting its recent U.S. Army contract. The video also touches on FN's SCAR platform evolution, Canadian gun control issues, Palmetto State Armory's civilian-focused mission, and the acquisition of historical firearms like the MG08/15 and MP18.

This video highlights eight of the most iconic and widely used firearms during World War I. It emphasizes how the conflict spurred significant technological advancements in weaponry, moving beyond pre-war patterns. While acknowledging other innovations like chemical warfare and aircraft, the focus remains squarely on the guns that defined the battlefield. The video aims to showcase the historical significance and impact of these specific firearms on the course of the Great War.

The MP 18,I, the first submachine gun in WWI, weighs 9.3 lbs and is 32 inches long. It utilizes a 32-round Luger Trommel magazine, which causes a left-side weight bias. Operating from an open bolt, it features a single-stage, fully automatic trigger. While recoil is minimal with 9mm, the heavy bolt mass impacts precision, and its sights are designed for short-range suppressive fire.

This video details the complex restoration of a deactivated Bergmann MP-18 submachine gun. Mark Novak showcases advanced gunsmithing techniques, including custom tooling and precision lathe work, to overcome significant damage caused by deactivation welds. The process involves carefully removing internal welds, manufacturing replacement parts, and test firing the functional firearm.

This video compares the rate of fire and controllability of three open-bolt submachine guns: the WWI MP18, the WWII MP40, and a modern M11A1 with a Lage Mk31 A2 conversion. While historical SMGs like the MP40 offer excellent controllability due to slower rates of fire and design, modern conversions like the Lage kit significantly increase ROF. Factors influencing controllability include gun weight, bolt weight, spring tension, and ammunition power.

This C&Rsenal WWI Primer documentary explores the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the German Maschinenpistole 18, I (MP18,I). The video details the development of this iconic World War I firearm, presented as part of C&Rsenal's centennial anniversary series. Additional resources on related firearms, ammunition, and historical texts are provided, along with links for supporting the channel.

The blowback action is the simplest firearm operating principle, relying on Newton's Third Law where the expanding gases propel the bullet forward and the bolt/slide backward. This system is effective for low-power cartridges like .32 ACP, as seen in the Colt Model 1903. Higher power cartridges require heavier bolts, as demonstrated in submachine guns like the MP18 and Reising M50, to ensure safe operation by delaying breech opening until pressure drops.

The MP-28,II, an evolution of the MP-18,I by Hugo Schmeisser, introduced a crucial double-stack, single-feed box magazine that became a standard for later SMGs. Key improvements include selective fire (semi/full auto) and an upgraded tangent rear sight. Despite its advanced design for the era, it saw limited official German adoption until WWII, finding greater export success internationally.

This video debunks common political misconceptions surrounding the term 'assault rifle,' tracing its origins to the German StG44. It clarifies that civilian semi-automatic rifles like the AR-15 do not meet the technical definition of a military assault rifle, which requires selective fire capabilities and an intermediate cartridge.

This video analyzes firearms featured in the Battlefield 1 trailer, contrasting game depictions with historical reality. It identifies specific models like the Mondragon, Beretta M1918, and Mauser C96, noting inaccuracies such as the MP18's bayonet attachment. The analysis highlights DICE's focus on 'action-packed fun' over strict historical accuracy, suggesting a trend towards including rare prototypes.

The MP40, an iconic WWII German submachine gun, evolved from earlier designs like the MP38, featuring a stamped receiver for mass production. Despite its controllable cyclic rate and underfolding stock, its double-feed magazine was a significant weakness, prone to stoppages in harsh conditions. Originally developed to circumvent post-WWI arms limitations, it became a symbol of German forces and is now a sought-after NFA collector's item.

This episode of American Rifleman Television's "I Have This Old Gun" features a deep dive into two classic German submachine guns: the MP18 and the MP28. The video likely explores their historical significance, design features, and potentially their performance, offering a detailed look at these iconic firearms from the early 20th century.