Videos tagged with P7M8

This video provides an in-depth look at the Heckler & Koch P7, a unique pistol developed in the 1970s for the German federal police. It highlights the P7's innovative gas-delayed blowback system, its distinctive squeeze-cocker safety mechanism, and its current status as a highly sought-after collector's item. The discussion touches on the historical context of its development, spurred by the 1972 Munich hostage situation, and its adoption by select US law enforcement agencies.

This video showcases the Retro Division of the Desert Brutality 2020 competition, held in Chino Valley, Arizona. The content creator participated using firearms designed and produced between 1947 and 1986, specifically a Brownell's Retro XM177 rifle and a Heckler & Koch P7M8 pistol. The video highlights the experience of competing in this unique division.

This video explores the practical application of shooting through automotive glass, a variable rarely encountered in standard firearm practice. The presenter modifies their 1989 Trooper by removing rear windows to conduct exploratory testing. The core of the video focuses on where bullets will travel and whether they maintain integrity when fired through vehicle glass at extreme angles from both the driver's and passenger's seats. The firearms used are a Heckler & Koch P7M8 9mm, and the ammunition tested includes G9 Bullets External Hollow Point and Asym Precision Defensive load, both featuring solid copper construction.

The H&K P7 series, originating as the PSP, features a unique gas-delayed blowback system and a squeeze cocker for a light single-action trigger. While technologically advanced and accurate due to its fixed barrel, its high cost and heat issues limited widespread adoption. Evolutions like the P7M8 and P7M13 addressed ergonomics and capacity, but the P7 family remains a niche, high-end firearm.

This video reviews a custom Outside the Waistband (OWB) Kydex holster from PJ Holsters, specifically designed for the HK P7M8 pistol. The reviewer highlights its low profile, light weight (approx. 3 oz), durable .093 Kydex construction, and adjustable retention. It's noted as a good option for competition shooting like IDPA and Three Gun where appendix carry is restricted. PJ Holsters offers customization for various pistols, belt attachments, and Kydex colors, with prices starting around $55.

This video delves into the origins of the 'backwards bullets' internet meme associated with Heckler & Koch firearms. It details a real marketing error from a 2004 SHOT Show brochure where a USP was photographed with improperly loaded ammunition. The speaker, a recognized expert in firearms media, explains how this gaffe became a lasting part of H&K lore, often used humorously to contrast with the brand's 'No Compromise' slogan.