Videos tagged with Pistols of the Warlords

This Q&A session covers a range of firearms-related topics, starting with a critical look at the 6.8x51 cartridge. The discussion spans optics like Aimpoint, health concerns such as blood lead levels, and the intersection of historical firearms with hobbies like scuba diving. Other points include rifling twist rates for 5.56mm, the effectiveness of different pistol designs like the Calico drum and Remington Model 51, and historical firearm development like the RK 62 and M3 Carbine. Emerging technologies like polymer-cased ammo, rail guns, and Gauss rifles are also explored, alongside discussions on cartridge development, magazine capacity, and the influence of designers like Maxim and Browning. The video also touches on practical aspects like practicing for competitions and the market for high-end pistols.

This video announces Black Friday sales and promotions related to firearms literature and merchandise. It highlights books from Headstamp Publishing focusing on the History of Weapons & War and specific historical firearms like Chinese Warlord Pistols. Merchandise from Varusteleka is also featured. The video provides links to purchase these items, including a special offer for European customers on US World War Two books and Chinese Warlord Pistols.

This video provides an update on the production and shipping status of the "Pistols of the Warlords" book. The printing and binding operations in China are complete, and the books are en route to the US via multiple shipments, with an estimated arrival in the first week of August. "Arming the Dragon" is also fully printed and undergoing binding in the US. Ancillary items like maps, cocktail sheets, and patches are already in the warehouse. Shipping to customers will commence upon the first shipment's arrival and is expected to take 2-4 weeks due to the large volume of orders. The creator expresses gratitude for the audience's patience, highlighting the magnificent quality of the finished books.

This video captures Ian and his father celebrating the successful launch of their book, "Pistols of the Warlords." The celebration involves enjoying cocktails and engaging in firearm-related discussions. The video also serves as a final call to action for viewers to take advantage of the limited-time Kickstarter discount and the exclusive purple cover before the launch period concludes.

This livestream features Ian and his father discussing firearms and attempting to recreate cocktails from the "Pistols of the Warlords" book. The livestream coincides with the final hours of the book's Kickstarter campaign, with a special purple cover edition available. Recipes for Aviation, Maiden's Blush, and Shanghai Cocktail are provided. The video also references the father's previous work on Arisakas.

This video announces updates to the "Pistols of the Warlords" Kickstarter campaign, highlighting the addition of Dolf Goldsmith's monograph "Arming the Dragon" as a standalone pledge option. The book, originally planned as softcover, will now be a hardcover due to high demand. Existing pledges for Collector's Editions will receive a hardcover copy of "Arming the Dragon" included for free. The announcement also promotes a final livestream event celebrating the campaign's closing hours, featuring discussions on Chinese firearms and themed cocktails.

This video features Henry Chan of 9 Hole Reviews discussing the nuances of translating the title for Ian McCollum's new book, 'Pistols of the Warlords,' into Chinese. The conversation highlights significant regional differences in translation between Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Mainland China, with Hong Kong favoring evocative titles and Mainland China often opting for literal translations. The historical context of the 'Warlord Era' and specific terminology like 'Gwan Fat' are explored, leading to the final title selection 'Gwan Fat Tun Hai,' which implies warlords stockpiling arms.

The Shanghai 1900 pistol-carbine, a favorite Chinese domestic firearm, was tested in a backup gun match. Despite a last-round malfunction and a slow-falling popper, it performed surprisingly well, scoring 56 points and placing 7th out of 29 competitors. The firearm features a Browning Model 1900 action, a 10-round .32 ACP magazine, and a frame cut for a shoulder stock.

This review examines the Shanghai M1900 Pistol-Carbine, a scaled-up variant of the FN Model 1900 produced in China during the Warlord Era. Unlike many crude copies, these were manufactured with high-quality, interchangeable parts on Western-style production lines. The firearm features a tangent rear sight, a slot for a shoulder stock, and is chambered in .32 ACP, mimicking the prestige of the Mauser C96.

This YouTube video is the seventh update for the 'Pistols of the Warlords' project, focusing on Yan Xishan, the 'Model Governor' of Shanxi. The description highlights the successful achievement of a stretch goal to profile Yan Xishan and mentions the next goal is live-fire testing of pistols. It also notes the rapid success of the Kickstarter campaign, with all initial stretch goals being met quickly.

This video is the 6th update for "Pistols of the Warlords," announcing the achievement of two new Kickstarter stretch goals, exceeding $900,000. This update includes a new Warlord profile for Zhang Zuolin and additional maps illustrating territorial changes during the Warlord Era in the 1920s. With only two stretch goals remaining, the final one is teased as being particularly exciting. The update also reminds viewers of a celebratory livestream scheduled for Friday, June 18th, and encourages continued support for the Kickstarter campaign.

This YouTube video provides an update on the "Pistols of the Warlords" project, highlighting its successful Kickstarter campaign and upcoming stretch goals. The update reveals new Warlord profiles, custom headbands, and a unique addition of period-appropriate Shanghai-themed cocktails to be included with the books. Further stretch goals include additional maps of the Clique Wars and exciting high-speed video testing of Warlord-era pistols, specifically mentioning the 7.63mm Mauser, to examine their firing characteristics.