Videos tagged with Silent Pistol

The PSS is a unique Russian captive-piston handgun developed for special operations, utilizing SP4 ammunition to achieve silence. Despite its innovative design, it features poor ergonomics and a complex floating chamber mechanism for cycling. While quieter than conventional firearms, it's not perfectly silent, and its utility is questioned compared to modern suppressed pistols, though its successor, the PSS-2, offers improvements.

This video from the Royal Armouries features Senior Curator Mark Murray-Flutter discussing the covert 'Welrod' pistol, a silent assassin weapon from World War II. The description highlights Mark's expertise and directs viewers to his academic article on the topic. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, aims to bring history to life through its content, including behind-the-scenes looks, combat demonstrations, and expert insights. The video encourages audience engagement through comments and offers support through donations and museum memberships.

This review details the rare Welrod MkI prototype, the precursor to the famous SOE silent pistol. It highlights the MkI's unique bolt-action mechanism, integrated 5-round magazine, and experimental lever trigger. The suppressor design, featuring an expansion chamber and rubber wipes, aimed for extreme sound reduction, though trials showed the MkII was preferred for lethality despite the MkI's quietness.

This video showcases ten of the 'coolest' firearms available in 2024, ranging from a compact .50 caliber sniper rifle to a biometric smart handgun. It highlights innovative designs like the Magpul FDP-9 foldable SMG and the PSS Silent Pistol's unique ammunition. The review covers a diverse array of firearms, detailing their specifications, features, and intended applications, offering insights for firearm enthusiasts and professionals.