Videos tagged with Stechkin APS

This video provides an overview of the Stechkin APS, a Soviet-era select-fire pistol designed by Igor Stechkin in 1951. It highlights the APS's dual semi-automatic and full-automatic firing modes, its 20-round magazine capacity, and the unique detachable holster stock that enhances stability. The content emphasizes its historical significance for military officers and special forces, concluding with a live-fire demonstration.

This video reviews ten Russian handguns, arguing they rival Western counterparts in craftsmanship and engineering. It covers iconic models like the Makarov PM and Stechkin APS, alongside modern designs such as the SR-1M Vector and SR-2 Udav, highlighting their unique features, historical significance, and tactical applications. The review emphasizes reliability, firepower, and innovative design elements like low bore axis and suppressed capabilities.

Brandon Herrera dives into a collection of 'cursed' Russian gun images, showcasing heavily photoshopped and modified firearms. The video features humorous takes on bullpup conversions of various rifles and shotguns, custom Makarov and Stechkin pistols, and even tactical versions of historical firearms like the Chauchat and Liberator. Herrera's expert commentary highlights unique modifications and historical context, all delivered with his signature comedic style.

This review of the Stechkin APS, presented by Larry Vickers, details its historical context, design features, and operational capabilities. Vickers, a former Delta Force operator, highlights its rarity in the US and demonstrates its select-fire function, including semi-automatic and full-automatic modes, emphasizing the utility of its detachable buttstock/holster. The pistol's original concept as a PDW for non-combat roles and its 20-round magazine are also discussed.

This expert-level entry details the Soviet Stechkin APS machine pistol, developed by Igor Stechkin. It covers its design as a Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) for NCOs and specialist troops, its select-fire capability, and its unique features like a rate reducer and detachable holster-stock. The entry also touches upon its development history, service, and disassembly, drawing from the detailed analysis by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons.