Videos tagged with Russian Army

This C&Rsenal "Primer" documentary explores the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the Russian Nagant 1895 revolver, a significant firearm from World War I. Presented by Othais and Mae, the video covers the firearm's lineage and operational aspects, with additional reading suggestions and acknowledgments of contributors for ammunition data and animations. The series aims to document the firearms of WWI and is patron-funded.

This overview traces the evolution of Soviet military handguns, starting with the Nagant Model 1895 revolver, known for its unique gas-seal cylinder. It then moves to the Tokarev TT-30/TT-33 semi-automatic pistol, highlighting its adoption and limitations during WWII. Finally, it covers the Makarov PM and its modernized PMM variant, emphasizing their design principles and adoption by the Soviet military.

This video satirically portrays the Russian Army's 2022 equipment by showcasing a World War II-era Mosin-Nagant rifle and accessories as if they were current issue. The content highlights the irony of using historical firearms and equipment in a modern military context, amplified by the use of a historical film score.

This video showcases a collection of Soviet-era firearms, including a 1936 Mosin Nagant, a 1941 SVT-40, a 1944 Mosin M44 carbine, and a 1953 SKS. The collector highlights key features like receiver types and bayonets, providing purchase prices for each. The SVT-40 is noted as a personal favorite, while the SKS is presented as a budget-friendly option.

This video tests the Russian 6B45 military body armor against various handgun and rifle calibers. While it successfully stops common handgun rounds and even 7.62x39mm from an AK-47, it is ultimately defeated by a full-power 8mm Mauser round from a Kar98k. The test highlights the armor's effectiveness against intermediate threats but its limitations against high-power rifle cartridges.