Videos tagged with Rate Reducer

This video from SHOT Show 2026 features Corbin from Titus Arms showcasing innovative firearm components. Key highlights include a 3D-printed receiver for the TP9 made from advanced nylon, an AUG upgrade kit that improves trigger performance by incorporating AR-15 parts, and their well-known VZ-61 Skorpion 3D-printed receivers with enhanced features. The presentation also touches on a collaboration for an integrally suppressed VZ-61 and a .380 ACP conversion prototype, demonstrating Titus Arms' focus on affordability and performance through additive manufacturing.

This guide details the mechanics of the vz. 61 Skorpion machine pistol, focusing on its closed-bolt, hammer-fired operation and the unique inertial rate reducer located in the grip. Expert Ian McCollum highlights the sophisticated engineering behind this Czechoslovakian firearm.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Czechoslovakian VZ-61 Scorpion submachine gun, focusing on its unique features and historical context. Mark Serbu, a gun designer, shares his excitement about acquiring and demonstrating the firearm, highlighting its 32 ACP caliber, 20-round magazine capacity, and the function of its rate reducer. The video also touches on the availability and cost of parts kits, the craftsmanship involved in its production, and comparisons to other firearms.

This expert-level guide details the operation of the factory semi-automatic SIG MKPO, drawing on the authoritative insights of a firearms instructor. It covers the unique tilting bolt system, the spring-loaded magazine retention, and the critical receiver end cap safety feature, emphasizing safe handling and understanding of its complex mechanics.

This entry details the Vz. 61 Škorpion, a classic Eastern Bloc machine pistol, with insights into its historical context, technical specifications, and practical application. It covers shooting techniques, internal mechanics including the rate reducer, and customization options. The information is presented with a cinematic and technically informative tone, drawing from expert analysis of the firearm's design and function.

This guide details the disassembly and operational controls of the VZ-61 Skorpion, a compact Czech submachine gun. It covers field stripping, identifying key internal components like the bolt and rate reducer, and understanding the firearm's controls. Instruction is provided by Brandon Herrera, a recognized firearms expert.

This guide details range testing techniques for the 9x19mm CZ Skorpion Evo 2, emphasizing recoil management in both semi-automatic and full-automatic modes. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates effective handling, particularly highlighting the challenges and techniques for firing in a pistol configuration with the stock folded, attributing increased muzzle climb to the high bore axis. The session covers controlled bursts and concludes with a full magazine dump to showcase cyclic rate and reliability.

This guide details the disassembly and mechanical insights into the CZ vz.68 and Skorpion 9x19, focusing on its unique rate reducer and the engineering challenges of adapting the Skorpion design to 9mm Parabellum. Expert Ian McCollum provides a deep dive into the internal components and historical context.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the Astra F 'Spanish Schnellfeuer', a select-fire variant of the Mauser C96 'Broomhandle' pistol. The instructor, with high authority, details the firearm's selector switch for semi-automatic ('T') and full-automatic ('A') fire. A key focus is the internal rate reducer mechanism, which lowers the cyclic rate to a more manageable 350-400 RPM, enhancing control, especially with a shoulder stock.

This guide details the field stripping procedure for the FN Model D, a variant of the Browning Automatic Rifle. It covers accessing the internal components, including the unique gear-driven mechanical rate reducer responsible for controlling the cyclic rate. The FN Model D, designed by Dieudonné Saive, offers a quick-detach barrel and improved bipod compared to earlier BAR models.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Stechkin APS machine pistol, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the basic steps to disassemble the firearm for cleaning and maintenance, emphasizing its similarity to the Makarov PM. The video highlights the unique rate reducer mechanism within the grip.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Czech vz.61 Skorpion, exploring its unique role as a machine pistol or Personal Defense Weapon (PDW). Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons highlights its compact design, effective handling characteristics, and technical features like its closed-bolt operation and rate reducer. The review emphasizes its suitability for vehicle and artillery crews due to its convenient carry system and controllable full-auto fire.