Videos tagged with Stamped steel receiver

This review of an original WW2 StG-44, also known as the MP-44, highlights its status as the world's first assault rifle. The expert enthusiast demonstrates its operation in both semi-automatic and full-automatic modes on an outdoor range, chambered in the original 8mm Kurz caliber. The video showcases the rifle's stamped steel construction and wooden furniture, emphasizing its historical significance and performance.

This guide details the field stripping and reassembly of the SAR-80, a semi-automatic rifle based on the AR-18 design. Expert Ian McCollum demonstrates the process, highlighting its simplicity and the dual recoil spring system. The SAR-80 is noted for its stamped steel construction and short-stroke gas piston operation, making it a robust, no-frills military firearm.

This review provides a first look at the WBP AK-AR prototype, a 5.56x45mm AK-platform rifle engineered to accept standard AR-15 magazines. The firearm combines the AK's reliability with AR modularity, featuring a unique right-side bolt release, ambidextrous magazine release, and a fluted barrel with a 1:8 twist rate. Developed over two years, WBP is currently focused on extensive reliability testing before a potential release. The review highlights the expertise of firearms journalist James Reeves and a WBP representative.

This video provides an expert-level comparison of the Combloc RPD and PKM machine guns, highlighting their distinct design philosophies and operational features. The host, demonstrating high authority and hands-on experience, details the RPD's milled receiver and AK-like operating system versus the PKM's stamped steel construction and lighter feel. Key differences in caliber, charging handles, and barrel systems are thoroughly explained.

This video compares two AK variants: a Waser chambered in 7.62x39mm and a Saiga chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. It highlights the AK's inherent reliability and durability, discussing common modifications like furniture swaps, optics mounts, and adjustable gas blocks. The presenter also touches on ammunition availability and magazine compatibility issues, particularly with 5.56 AKs.

This entry details the Armalite AR-18 and AR-180, focusing on their design principles and historical context. Expert Ian McCollum highlights the short-stroke gas piston, rotating bolt, and stamped steel receiver as key features. The AR-18 platform, though not a commercial success, significantly influenced subsequent modern rifle designs like the SA80, AUG, and G36.

This guide details the disassembly of the rare AR-180 Police Carbine, focusing on its unique short-stroke gas piston system and stamped steel construction. Expert Ian McCollum highlights the design's economical manufacturing approach and historical context. The carbine's compact nature and specific markings are also covered.

This video provides a visual demonstration of the Palmetto State Armory (PSA) Russian-style AK-47 in 7.62x39mm. It showcases the rifle's operation, including firing from a unique position and the cycling of its action. The demonstration highlights the energetic tone and action-oriented approach of the 704 Tactical channel, emphasizing safe handling and recoil management during live fire.

This video provides an enthusiastic overview of the Soviet Arms AK-47 'Spiker' by firearms influencer Yoki Sturrup at Palmetto State Armory. Sturrup highlights the rifle's distinctive folding spike bayonet, classic wood furniture, and stamped steel receiver, demonstrating its weight and balance. The review focuses on the aesthetics and build quality of this specific AK variant.

This guide details the disassembly of the HK G3 rifle, focusing on its roller-delayed blowback mechanism. It covers removing the trigger pack, bolt carrier group, and bolt head, highlighting the function of locking rollers and the fluted chamber. The information is presented with the authority of Hickok45, a respected firearms expert, offering insights into the rifle's construction and historical context.

This video compares the H&K MP5K (represented by a Zenith Z5P) and the CZ Scorpion Micro, highlighting their operational differences and construction. The MP5K utilizes a delayed roller lock system with a stamped steel receiver, while the Scorpion employs a blowback system with a predominantly polymer construction. The presenter also touches on the process and benefits of converting these firearms to Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs) via the ATF eFile system.

This video details a durability test on a budget AK-47, assessing its resilience against various calibers. The test, conducted by Matt Carriker of DemolitionRanch, demonstrates the firearm's functional limits when subjected to .22 LR and 9mm rounds, ultimately showing how internal components fail under stress. The expert handling and clear demonstration of remote firing techniques highlight the firearm's robust construction up to a point.