Videos tagged with PP-19 Bizon

This guide details the process of loading and preparing the PP-19 Bizon, focusing on its unique helical magazine. It covers individual round loading, spring winding, magazine attachment, chambering a round, and safety selector operation. The demonstration emphasizes safe handling and proper range etiquette in challenging conditions.

This guide details the design and prototyping of a high-capacity helical magazine, drawing inspiration from historical designs like the Lewis and Bren guns. It covers the mechanical principles for reliable feeding, the use of SolidWorks for precise CAD modeling, and considerations for future scaled-up, gear-driven versions intended for custom firearms. The speaker, Hoffman Tactical, demonstrates advanced knowledge in firearm accessory design and fabrication.

This entry details the Stuff & Things 'Stizon' kit, a conversion for 9mm AK-style firearms designed to mimic the PP-19 Bizon. It features a 58-round helical drum magazine and is compatible with several platforms like the KUSA KP9 and PSA AKV. While visually impressive and functional as a range toy, the kit exhibits reliability issues common to helical drums, making it unsuitable for serious competition or duty use according to expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details a technique for clearing malfunctions and reloading a Stizon Kit, a custom AK-74 variant using a helical magazine, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. The video highlights the practical challenges of high-capacity magazines in competitive shooting scenarios, emphasizing the need for rapid clearing and reloading under pressure. McCollum's assessment provides critical insights into the reliability trade-offs of such experimental gear.

Micah Mayfield provides an in-depth review of the US-made LM Ironworks PP-19 Bizon, detailing its historical context, operational quirks, and collector appeal. Despite a high price point and some reliability issues with prototype magazines and optics, Mayfield highlights the firearm's unique 'grail gun' status for enthusiasts and gamers. The review emphasizes the Bizon's place as a predecessor to the Vityaz (KP-9) and its significance as a functional import alternative.

This video provides an overview of the American-made PP-19 Bizon from LM Ironwerks, highlighting its in-house construction using 4140 billet and components from AK Builder. The discussion focuses on the unique 3D-printed helical magazines made from PA12 carbon fiber nylon, their capacity variations for different calibers (9x19mm, 9x18mm, 7.62x25mm), and the internal stainless steel printed elevator. The presenter also notes the firearm's availability and upcoming shipping schedule.

LM Ironwerks unveils their clone-correct PP-19 Bizon at Shot Show 2025, emphasizing its unique receiver construction and helical magazines. The firearm is built to be as accurate as possible to the original Russian design, incorporating specific features like a modified KP9 receiver and custom-made components. Availability is slated for the following week with an estimated price point around $300.

This video details the process of converting a PSA AKV9 into a replica of the Russian PP-19 Bizon using a conversion kit from 'Stuff and Things'. The process involves removing the factory magazine well and handguard, installing a new mag catch and an aluminum handguard, and fitting a helical magazine. The presenter emphasizes that while the conversion is straightforward, some fitting may be required due to the inherent variations in AK-pattern firearms.

This short video showcases helical magazines from 'Stuff and Things' designed for AK platform firearms, including the KP9. The presenter highlights their 55-round capacity and notes they performed well during testing, giving firearms like the PP-19 Bizon a distinct look.

This review of the Kalashnikov USA KP9, also known as the Vityaz, covers its lineage from the PP-19 Bizon and its service in Russian ministries. The video highlights its direct blowback operation, 9mm caliber, and performance as a suppressor host over 1000 rounds. It compares the KP9 to other PCCs like the Scorpion and MP5, emphasizing its AK-like reliability and accuracy.

This guide details the technique for loading the PP-19 Bizon's distinctive 64-round helical magazine, a process noted for its complexity compared to standard stick magazines. Expert insights from Garand Thumb highlight the importance of proper round orientation and firm pressure for successful loading. The video also contrasts the Bizon with the PP-19-01 Vityaz, suggesting the latter is a more practical choice for modern use.

This expert review from Forgotten Weapons details the Chang Feng CS/LS 06, a Chinese bullpup SMG. It covers the firearm's design influences, designer, development history, and technical specifications, including its unique 50-round helical magazine. The video provides a comprehensive look at its external features, disassembly, and handling characteristics.