Videos tagged with Soviet Era Firearms

This video provides an expert-level identification of a budget-friendly side-by-side shotgun, revealed to be a Baikal IJ-58MA. The speaker, with high authority in sporting guns, details how to identify the model through visual inspection of its components and markings, emphasizing the surprising build quality and reliability of these Soviet-era firearms for their sub-£200 price point in the UK market.

The Kholodovskii Mosin Nagant was an ambitious prototype aiming to improve the standard M91 rifle after the Russo-Japanese War. It featured significant weight reduction through aluminum components and barrel fluting, along with ergonomic and sight enhancements. Despite its innovative design, it failed field tests due to high production costs and poor performance, ultimately being scrapped in favor of simpler models.

This review examines commercial 'wide-body' variants of the Makarov and Tokarev pistols, focusing on imported models like the Russian IJ-70-17AH and Norinco 213A. It highlights differences in magazine capacity, grip size, and caliber conversions, while also noting potential reliability issues and the scarcity of parts for these specific commercial imports.

Brandon Herrera reviews the rare IJ-70-17AH, a double-stack Makarov pistol chambered in .380 ACP. He highlights its significantly larger grip, adjustable sights, and 11+1 capacity compared to standard models. The review also covers a unique Russian EFA-2K holster that automatically cocks the pistol and chambers a round upon drawing, demonstrating its tactical application.