Videos tagged with Protecta

This guide details the operation and loading procedure for the Striker 12 shotgun, a unique firearm known for its spring-wound rotary drum and NFA 'Destructive Device' classification in the US. The video emphasizes the clock spring mechanism for drum rotation and the auto-ejection system. It also covers the specific loading process, highlighting the manual indexing and the need for a potential manual ejector rod for the final round. The information is presented with high authority by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons.

This video provides an expert review of the book 'Firearms Developed and Manufactured in Southern Africa 1949-2000' by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The book is a comprehensive encyclopedia detailing the history and development of firearms from South Africa and Rhodesia, covering numerous manufacturers and models, and highlighting the impact of UN arms embargoes on domestic innovation. McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms, expresses high appreciation for the extensive research presented in the volume.

This expert review from Forgotten Weapons, featuring Ian McCollum, provides a critical look at the Streetsweeper 12ga shotgun. It details its historical origins in Rhodesia and South Africa, its US-produced variant, and its classification as an NFA 'Destructive Device' in the United States. The guide highlights the unique double-action revolver-style operation, the fixed 12-round drum magazine, and the manual unloading process. The assessment concludes that the Streetsweeper, despite its visual appeal, suffers from practical limitations like slow loading and unpleasant firing characteristics, making it more of a novelty than a functional firearm.