Videos tagged with Sten

Alyssa Seymour provides an in-depth look at the B&T KH9S, a modern submachine gun drawing inspiration from iconic WWII and Cold War designs like the Sten and Sterling. The review highlights its unique side-feeding magazine, top-mounted charging handle, and tri-lug barrel for suppressor compatibility, emphasizing its heritage and modern features.

B&T is releasing two new Pistol Caliber Carbines: the KH9S, a Sten-style PCC with a folding side-loading magazine, and the KH9B, a Bizon-inspired PCC featuring a high-capacity 50-round helical magazine. Both are chambered in 9mm and build upon the evolution of the KH9 platform, known for its unique trigger system and Swiss engineering. Pricing is anticipated to be similar to the KH9 Covert, with the KH9B potentially higher due to its specialized magazine.

This video delves into the history of the Sten submachine gun, a firearm that significantly impacted World War II. The title suggests a focus on the gun's development, its role in the conflict, and its historical significance. Without a transcript, the analysis is limited to the title, implying a narrative or documentary-style exploration of the Sten's origins and evolution during the war.

The Sten gun, a budget-friendly British WWII submachine gun, was designed for rapid mass production at approximately $10 per unit. Despite its simple, almost crude appearance, it utilized a reliable blowback action chambered in 9mm with a 32-round magazine. Its side-mounted magazine was a notable design feature but also a common source of misfeeds, though variants like the suppressed Mk II (S) were also developed.

This Q&A video from Forgotten Weapons delves into the multifaceted world of submachine guns (SMGs). The discussion covers historical aspects like the origins of SMGs and early development, as well as contemporary relevance, comparing them to carbines and PDWs. Various technical aspects are explored, including magazine designs, different operating mechanisms (blowback vs. delayed), caliber choices (.357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, 10mm, .38 Super, .300 Blackout), and trigger quality. The video also touches upon cultural distinctions in firearm design, military adoption, training opportunities, and competitive shooting events related to SMGs.

This Q&A segment from Forgotten Weapons debunks the idea of a .455 Auto Sten Gun, highlighting the cartridge's unsuitability for reliable submachine gun feeding. Ian McCollum explains that by WWII, British pistols used .38-200, also ill-suited for SMGs, and that experimental .455 SMGs like the Owen Gun were unsuccessful, favoring 9mm Parabellum.

This video features a comparison between two iconic submachine guns: the Sten MkII and the Ingram M10/9. The content is presented with the assistance of John Keene, suggesting an expert perspective. The description highlights the comparison aspect and mentions the specific firearms, with hashtags indicating a focus on "forgotten weapons," SMGs, and the "Sten" and "MAC11" models.

This video showcases the NorthEast STEN MKII airsoft replica, detailing its unboxing and assembly process. It highlights the gas blowback action and full-auto capability during a live-fire demonstration, effectively demonstrating the replica's functionality and historical aesthetic.

Mark Serbu details a Vigneron machine gun parts kit, emphasizing its legal status as a non-functional assembly. He delves into the engineering challenges of rebuilding the receiver tube, material sourcing for metric-spec tubing, and the intricacies of the sear and trigger mechanisms. The review also covers the stock, magazine, bolt, and a unique double-rate recoil spring, concluding with a need to fabricate a charging handle.

This video compares a suppressed Thompson M1A1 prototype with the Sten Mk.IIS, detailing the Thompson's unique suppressor design and modifications. Despite comparable muzzle noise, the Thompson's significantly louder mechanical action and heavier, longer profile led to its abandonment in favor of the M3 Grease Gun in 1944 trials.

The Sten MkIII submachine gun, produced by the toy company Lines Brothers, was a simplified, fully stamped sheet metal design intended for mass production during WWII. Despite its efficiency (5.5 man-hours per gun), it was considered inferior to the MkII due to quality control issues, leading to its primary use by the UK's Home Guard. Approximately 874,000 MkIIIs were manufactured before production ceased in late 1943.

The Sten MkII, developed by Harold Turpin, was a simplified and more compact submachine gun designed for paratroopers and resistance groups. Key innovations included a quick-removable barrel, a rotating magazine well for flat packing, and a simplified stock for ease of manufacture. Despite its basic appearance, the MkII was produced in vast numbers, with approximately 2.6 million units made, making it the most common Sten variant.