Videos tagged with Sten Gun

This video reviews a collection of "cursed" firearms and improvised weapons, highlighting their unusual modifications and questionable construction. The host, Brandon Herrera, analyzes why these firearms are considered undesirable or dangerous, often referencing their origins in police seizures or illicit modifications. While entertaining, the video primarily serves as a commentary on firearm misuse and modification rather than providing instructional content.

This video provides a comprehensive review of 25 reliable firearms, ranging from revolvers chambered in .44 Magnum and .357 Magnum to shotguns in 20 and 12 gauge, and even some historical and tactical firearms. It details specifications, features, intended uses, and price points for each model, offering insights into their performance, handling, and value. The reviews cover a wide spectrum of firearm types and applications, from home defense and concealed carry to hunting and competition shooting.

Dragonman announces the 33rd Annual Freedom Shoot on September 13th-14th, highlighting the availability of over 200 machine guns for rent, including a Gatling gun, 50 caliber machine guns, MP5s, AK-47s, M60s, and Vietnam-era M16s. The event will feature over 30 vendors, displays, car destruction demonstrations, flamethrower demonstrations, and access to a museum, dirt bike track, and shooting ranges.

This Q&A session with Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons delves into various aspects of submachine guns (SMGs). Key topics include the lack of cultural influence on firearm design, the historical development and contenders for the first SMG, typical military loadouts, the enduring relevance of the MP5, and the obsolescence debate against short-barreled carbines. The discussion also covers cartridge effectiveness, the challenges of rimmed cartridges in SMGs, magazine reliability, the distinction between SMGs and Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCCs), and the design choices behind open vs. closed bolt systems.

This video provides an expert overview of the Sterling Mark 6 9mm semi-automatic carbine from Military Arms Channel. The instructor, demonstrating experienced authority, highlights the firearm's design heritage, its relation to the Sten gun, and its pop culture significance as the E-11 blaster. Key features like the side-mounted magazine for prone shooting and the folding stock are discussed, along with the reliable magazine release mechanism. The assessment emphasizes the superior quality of original imported Sterling Mark 6 models compared to domestic variants.

The discussion delves into the Kel-Tec P50, highlighting its unique design and potential ergonomic issues, particularly its early-release mechanism. The conversation also touches upon the Sten gun's history, its various models (Mk II and Mk V), and its 9mm Luger caliber. The speakers express a mixed sentiment towards the P50, acknowledging its novelty but questioning its practical application and design choices, especially when compared to historical firearms like the Sten.

This Q&A delves into British small arms of WWII, explaining design choices like the Sten's single-feed magazine and the rationale behind not adopting the Owen Gun. It contrasts the Bren with the Soviet DP, discusses the PIAT's regulatory history, and explores the reasons for Britain's delayed assault rifle development, focusing on doctrine and existing infrastructure.

This entry analyzes the feasibility of a .455 Auto Sten Gun variant, concluding it was highly improbable due to the cartridge's unsuitability for reliable box magazine feeding in submachine guns. The analysis, drawing on historical context and technical firearm knowledge, highlights the .455 Auto's limitations and the British military's shift to other calibers.

This video provides a tour of Rainer Arms Fire Academy in Wichita, showcasing a wide variety of firearms available for sale and rent, including handguns, rifles, and full-auto weapons. The hosts demonstrate shooting several notable firearms, offering initial impressions and highlighting the range's facilities. The content focuses on showcasing the inventory and providing a glimpse into a day at the range with diverse weaponry.

This guide details the field stripping process for the Zagi M-91, a firearm developed during the Croatian War of Independence. It highlights the similarities and differences compared to its design inspirations, the Sten gun and MP40. The process involves removing pins, unscrewing a bolt handle, and separating components. Expert instruction is provided by Ian McCollum, a recognized firearms historian.

Dragonman details the extensive preparation required for his 30th Annual Machine Gun Shoot, emphasizing the need to ensure over 200 rental firearms, including vintage and modern automatic weapons, are in perfect working order. The event, held September 17th and 18th in Colorado Springs, offers public rental of these firearms with basic instruction on loading, aiming, firing, and unloading.