Videos tagged with Semi-Auto Conversion

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the RPD light machine gun, as demonstrated by Brandon Herrera. It covers removing the dust cover, recoil spring, and bolt carrier group, followed by separating the bolt. The guide emphasizes the importance of proper reassembly and notes potential issues with converted firearms.

This video tests the Franklin Armory CA320, a California-compliant version of the Sig Sauer P320. The CA320 is designed to fire only single-shot due to its grip module, which prevents magazine insertion. The presenter demonstrates its single-shot operation and then shows how, by swapping to a standard grip module (like a Wilson Combat), the firearm can be converted to fire semi-automatically in states where this is legal. The video also announces a giveaway for a Streamlight TLR-1.

This guide details techniques for firing the British Sterling SMG, focusing on its unique characteristics like the side-loading magazine and soft recoil. It covers standard firing grips, the 'street sweeper mode' for hip-firing, and considerations for prone shooting. The Sterling SMG's design, a semi-auto conversion of the original SMG, is highlighted for its reliability and resemblance to the Star Wars E-11 blaster. Instruction emphasizes controlled breathing and trigger discipline for effective target engagement.

This guide details the assembly and function check of a semi-automatic conversion of the MP 18,I, led by expert gunsmith Mark Novak. It covers part identification, hardware sorting, trigger housing and sear assembly, front-end component installation, recoil spring setup, and crucial dry and live-fire function checks. Novak's deep understanding of mechanical physics and custom component manufacturing is evident throughout the process.

This guide details the modifications and context surrounding the Israeli semi-auto conversion of the Browning M1919A4. Expert Ian McCollum explains the technical changes required to adapt the machine gun for legal semi-automatic use in the United States, focusing on Israeli surplus kits. It covers external and internal modifications, sighting systems, and the historical market factors contributing to the firearm's availability.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Action Arms Semiautomatic Uzi Carbines, Models A and B. It details their history, design evolution from the original military Uzi, and key technical differences between the models. The expert analysis highlights the market success, eventual import ban, and lasting legacy of these firearms.

This video provides an expert examination of a rare semi-automatic conversion of the 1903 Springfield rifle by Reed Knight and Jerry Miculek. It details the innovative gas system, external return spring, and unique safety features like the protective wire fence and offset sights, highlighting the craftsmanship of this historical prototype.

This video reviews Ian Skennerton's 'Special Service Lee-Enfields: The D and Auto Conversions' (Volume 13 of his Small Arms Identification Series). The book, a 47-page pamphlet, details the Del Carbine (a suppressed .45 caliber Enfield conversion) and various semi-auto/full-auto conversions of the Lee-Enfield, including the Charlton, Electrolux Charlton, Ryder, and Howl. It also touches on the Howard Francis carbine, a straight blowback .303 conversion. The book is noted for its low cost and availability.