Videos tagged with Prohibition Era Firearms

This video explores seven top .32 ACP pistols, highlighting their historical significance and modern self-defense viability. It details models like the Beretta 81 Cheetah for its capacity and low recoil, the ultra-concealable Kel-Tec P32, and the unique tip-up barrel design of the Beretta 3032 Tomcat. The review emphasizes how advancements in ammunition have made the .32 ACP a practical choice for concealed carry.

This review of the Auto-Ordnance 1927A-1 Thompson, also known as the Tommy Gun, covers its historical significance and practical performance. The firearm is chambered in .45 ACP and tested in its semi-automatic civilian configuration. The review highlights its substantial weight, which aids in recoil management, and contrasts the reliability of stick magazines with the often problematic drum magazines. Ballistic tests against cinder blocks and a ballistic dummy head, along with long-range accuracy assessments, provide insights into its terminal ballistics and effectiveness.