Videos tagged with Smoothbore Barrel

This video details a highly unusual Enfield revolver modification featuring a significantly extended 25-inch barrel. The expert explains the process of chopping the original barrel and threading in a custom-made smoothbore barrel, noting the machining and finishing details. The discussion also touches on UK firearms law regarding barrel length and bore type, and the proofing marks indicating the modification was officially inspected.

This review compares the Standard Manufacturing SSR and DP12 shotguns, highlighting their shared features and key differences. The SSR, with its rifled barrels and volley fire capability, offers extended range and simultaneous dual-barrel discharge, making it suitable for delivering massive payloads at distance. The DP12, featuring smoothbore barrels, is positioned for close-range stopping power with individual barrel firing. The assessment is delivered with a humorous and informal tone, drawing on expertise in firearm mechanics and application.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Austrian Doppelstutzen Grenen Sharpshooter Model 1795, a unique double-barreled rifle featuring one rifled and one smoothbore barrel. Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson details its design, historical context as a border guard weapon, and tactical application. The discussion covers its construction, including the over-and-under barrels, flintlock mechanisms, Jager-style configuration, and specific features like the patch box and sighting provisions. The video highlights its weight, intended use for sharpshooting and close-quarters defense, and the specialized equipment issued to its users.

This video provides an in-depth review of the Kalashnikov USA Comrade 12 gauge AK platform, highlighting its unique features like an adjustable gas system and M-LOK rail. It also touches on the Sig Sauer P226 Zev, Rifle Dynamics Quick Hack, and Kriss Vector, offering practical insights into their performance, ergonomics, and potential applications for home defense and hunting. The presenter shares personal experiences, including initial reliability issues with the Comrade and modifications made to enhance its functionality.

This guide analyzes the construction and functionality of improvised firearms, specifically those from the Mau Mau Uprising, as presented by Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries. It details the materials, improvised mechanisms, and critical safety flaws like poor obturation. The analysis highlights the psychological impact these weapons had, often exceeding their physical effectiveness, and emphasizes the extreme caution required when dealing with such devices.

This guide details the use of the Henry .22LR Garden Gun, a specialized lever-action rifle designed for pest control. It emphasizes using .22LR shot cartridges in its smoothbore barrel and demonstrates its application at an outdoor range. Instruction is provided by Roy Huntington, a veteran firearms journalist, highlighting practical application and ammunition specifics.

This review of the Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical highlights its features and performance as a home defense shotgun. The reviewer notes its OD Green finish, adjustable butt pad, and ambidextrous safety. However, significant issues were encountered with the optics cut requiring modification, a flexible handguard, and numerous feeding and extraction malfunctions, leading to a mixed assessment of its value and reliability compared to competitors like the Beretta A300.

This entry details the Vila Velebita, a rare Croatian submachine gun produced during the Croatian Homeland War. Expert Ian McCollum provides an in-depth look at its design, which incorporates elements from the Yugo M56 and features a smoothbore barrel and open-bolt operation. Production is estimated to be under 200 units, highlighting its historical significance and scarcity.

This guide details the functionality test of the Sedgley Mark II Punch Pistol, a unique WWII OSS weapon. Expert Brandon Herrera demonstrates its plunger-activated firing mechanism and single-shot .38 Special capacity. The video highlights its surprising effectiveness at close range through tests on a White Claw can and a ballistic dummy head, emphasizing the significant trauma caused by gas pressure and projectile impact.

This video delves into the historical transformation of the British Pattern 1853 rifle into various musket configurations, primarily the Pattern 1858 and 1859. Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson explains that these changes were driven by colonial policy following the Indian Mutiny, aiming to reduce the accuracy and capability of firearms issued to native troops. The discussion highlights the technical differences, such as rifling versus smooth bores and sight modifications, and their implications for battlefield effectiveness and imperial control.

This guide details the Luty 9mm SMG, an improvised firearm built from common hardware store parts, as presented by Brandon Herrera. It covers the weapon's historical context as a protest against gun control, its technical specifications including an open-bolt action and smoothbore barrel, and its operational characteristics like a high rate of fire and crude trigger. The guide emphasizes the weapon's poor accuracy due to its design, highlighting its primary function as a political statement rather than a practical firearm.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the exceptionally rare Standard Arms '.50 Caliber Camp' Gun, presented by Ian McCollum. The review details the firearm's unique pump-action mechanism, smoothbore barrel, and ornate bronze furniture. It contextualizes the gun within the history of the Standard Arms Mfg. Co., highlighting its ambitious design and commercial failure compared to industry giants like Winchester and Remington.