Videos tagged with Proprietary Ammunition

This video analyzes the ATF's determination that the Franklin Armory Antithesis, when chambered in 5.56 NATO, is classified as a Short Barrel Rifle (SBR). It details the history of the Antithesis, including a previous settlement agreement based on its .45 Long Colt and .410 configuration, and explains how the 5.56 variant, particularly with its proprietary ammunition, led to a new ATF ruling. The discussion highlights the importance of firearm design over ammunition type in ATF classifications and warns consumers about potential legal jeopardy from misrepresentations.

This review covers the FK BRNO PSD-C, a handgun heavily influenced by the CZ 75 platform. It highlights the pistol's chambering in the proprietary 7.5 FK round, with an option for 10mm via a conversion barrel. The 7.5 FK is noted for its impressive power, allegedly capable of taking down game like pigs or deer at 100 meters from a handgun. The review includes shooting impressions, focusing on recoil management and accuracy at various distances.

This video reviews the FK Brno Field Pistol, a limited-edition firearm produced from a single billet of steel. It highlights the pistol's unique 7.5 FK proprietary cartridge, designed to replicate the terminal ballistics of an AK-47 round in a pistol format. The discussion also touches on the limited availability of this model, with only 1000 produced globally and a fraction remaining in the US, exclusively through Big Daddy Unlimited.

The Dardick Model 1500 is a highly unusual magazine-fed revolver, featuring a unique open-sided cylinder and proprietary triangular ammunition known as 'Trounds.' Expert Ian McCollum details its complex internal mechanics, loading procedure, and the reasons behind its commercial failure. Despite its innovative design, the Model 1500 suffered from reliability issues and limited production, making it an extremely rare collector's item.

This guide details the proper technique for firing the Techno Arms MAG-7 shotgun, emphasizing the use of specific 60mm ammunition and safe handling practices, especially when the stock is folded. Expert Ian McCollum highlights the importance of correct hand placement and notes the firearm's performance with its intended ammunition, while also critiquing its ergonomics.

This video from InRangeTV covers the Franklin Armory REFORMATION rifle, showcased at SHOT Show 2018. The discussion, led by Ian McCollum, delves into the unique fin-stabilized projectile technology, its ballistics compared to traditional rifled rounds, and the rifle's construction and pricing. The expert analysis highlights the innovation in projectile stabilization and its potential market position.