Videos tagged with Provisional IRA

This guide details the modifications made to a Remington Rand M1911A1 for full-automatic fire, as presented by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson. It covers the addition of a foregrip, buttstock, extended magazine, external extractor, and internal sear mechanism. These 'shed-style' modifications were characteristic of Provisional IRA arms development in the 1970s.

This guide explores the Barrett M90 and M95 bullpup, bolt-action rifles, contrasting them with the semi-automatic M82/M107. It details the advantages of the bullpup design, the .50 BMG caliber's application, and historical usage, including ergonomic improvements in the M95 over the M90. Expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries provides insights into their role as anti-material weapons and their historical context.

The ArmaLite AR-18, designed by Arthur Miller after Eugene Stoner's departure from Armalite, represented a significant design shift. It prioritized cost-effectiveness and robustness over the lightweight focus of Stoner's earlier AR-10 and AR-15. Key features include a direct impingement system with the bolt running on two rails, a straight-line stock to reduce muzzle rise, and a simple dovetail plate for optics. While not adopted by the US military, its design influenced subsequent firearms like the Steyr AUG.