Videos tagged with Shotgun Conversion

This video showcases the initial live-fire testing of a unique custom firearm build: an Icon Marketing Group (IMG) 12-gauge upper receiver paired with a Palmetto State Armory (PSA) .308 lower receiver, featuring a Grey Market Research Super Safety. The builder, Jordan from PoorBoy Arms, demonstrates the process of testing various 12-gauge ammunition types, including birdshot and different velocity shells, while noting necessary modifications and potential cycling issues. The build is ultimately deemed a success despite minor ammunition-related malfunctions.

The Alofs Shotgun Conversion, patented in 1924, transforms a single-shot break-action shotgun into a 4+1 capacity repeater for $6. It uses a complex mechanical system to feed shells, requiring precise alignment and specific shell lengths for reliable operation. While faster than a single-shot for the first four rounds, magazine reloading is slow compared to modern repeaters, making it a fascinating but impractical piece of firearms history.

This video demonstrates a practical accuracy test of a SMLE Lee Enfield No.1 converted to .410 shotgun. Expert shooter Henry Chan, a former U.S. Army Officer, engages targets at various distances and positions, including from behind cover and on the move. The test highlights the firearm's performance with buckshot and slugs, offering insights into its handling characteristics and the challenges of its unique conversion.

This video analyzes a unique smoothbore Spencer conversion, identified as a surplus 1865 carbine modified for civilian use. The conversion features a 20-gauge smoothbore barrel, retaining some rifle sights, suggesting its use as a 'foraging' gun. The presence of a Stabler cutoff mechanism is also detailed, allowing for single-shot use while preserving magazine capacity.

This video features a "Shootout" showcasing a variety of Saiga rifle and shotgun conversions. It highlights custom builds and provides contact information for those interested in similar work. The description emphasizes that the content is for documentary, educational, and entertainment purposes only, with all shooting conducted safely on approved ranges under professional supervision. It includes standard disclaimers regarding legal compliance, personal risk, and the channel's non-commercial nature regarding firearm sales. Links to an Amazon store, Patreon, USCCA, and a music channel are also provided.