Videos tagged with Stick Magazine

This video provides a first look at the new Springfield Armory Saint Victor PDW, a 9mm Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC). The reviewer highlights key changes from the previous model, including an improved 45-degree safety selector and a full-length picatinny rail. While praising the dedicated 9mm design, forged aluminum components, and compact size, the reviewer notes the omission of iron sights and the desire for an ambidextrous charging handle at its $1400 price point. The firearm is described as a direct blowback AR9, shooting as expected for its platform, with initial reliability observations after 230 rounds.

This guide details the disassembly of the unique British Crank-Fire .58 Morse Manual Repeater, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers accessing the internal brass gears and cam mechanism, highlighting the complexity of this early automatic weapon. The process requires careful observation of the internal components, including the V-spring and sear.

This video segment from "American Rifleman Television" focuses on the M1 and M1A1 Thompson submachine guns, highlighting their development as a cost-effective wartime expedient compared to the earlier, more expensive M1928A1 model. It details design simplifications, such as the elimination of the Blish locking system for a blowback operation, removal of barrel cooling fins, Cutts compensator, and complex sights, along with the switch to stick magazines. The evolution leading to the M1A1, featuring a further simplified fire-control mechanism, is also discussed. The video emphasizes the widespread use of the M1 Thompson by various branches of the U.S. military and its allies during World War II, particularly in the Pacific theater.

This guide details the basic operation of the Thompson SMG 1928A1, as demonstrated by Gunghis. It covers safety engagement, bolt manipulation, magazine insertion (both stick and drum), fire mode selection, and firing. The demonstration emphasizes correct manual of arms and safe handling on a live range, showcasing the open-bolt operation.

This video showcases the Mac 12 firearm, highlighting its full-auto capability and open-bolt operation. The demonstration involves shooting a Velveeta cheese box at an outdoor range, emphasizing the firearm's high rate of fire and the use of a suppressor and stick magazine. The content is presented with high energy and a comedic tone by a firearms enthusiast.

This video demonstrates the operation of a .22 Tommy Gun replica, showcasing its use with both drum and stick magazines. It highlights the effectiveness of a sound suppressor for quieter shooting and the utility of a red dot sight for aiming. The demonstration involves engaging a car target at an outdoor range.

This video provides an in-depth look at the iconic Soviet PPSH-41 submachine gun, discussing its history, design, and operational characteristics. Experts detail its sheet metal construction, open-bolt blowback operation, and the notorious drum magazines versus more reliable stick magazines. The discussion covers its cyclic rate, caliber options (7.62x25mm Tokarev and 9x19mm), and its widespread use across multiple conflicts, highlighting its 'Papasha' nickname and 'burp gun' reputation.

This guide details the operational procedures for the PPSH-41 submachine gun, focusing on magazine changes and firing techniques. It covers loading and firing with both the 35-round stick and 71-round drum magazines, emphasizing recoil management and proper handling for sustained full-automatic fire. The insights are presented from the perspective of a firearms enthusiast demonstrating proficient weapon handling.

This video demonstrates the rapid fire capability of a MAC-style carbine in 9mm. The speaker, identified as a firearms enthusiast and influencer, showcases safe handling and control during rapid fire at an outdoor range. The demonstration highlights the firearm's cycling and recoil management, featuring a 30-round magazine and a side-charging handle.

This video provides an expert-level comparison of two primary Thompson submachine gun variants: the ornate pre-war 'Gangster' model and the simplified, cost-effective wartime production version. The instructor, demonstrating high authority, highlights key mechanical and aesthetic differences, including barrel types, grips, magazine compatibility, and charging handle locations, emphasizing the production efficiencies gained in the wartime variant.

This video provides an in-depth look at the rare dual-barrel Gardner Gun, a crank-operated repeating firearm from the late 1890s. The presenters, Keith, Caleb, and Steve, detail its unique dual-barrel and bolt system, which fires alternately, and its internal clockwork mechanism. They also discuss its historical context, including its limited service with the US military and its obsolescence due to newer designs like the Maxim gun.

This guide details the operation of the Thompson 1928 submachine gun, focusing on loading and firing with both stick and 50-round drum magazines. It emphasizes safe handling of NFA firearms and proper trigger discipline for controlled full-auto fire, drawing on the expertise demonstrated by the instructor. The content includes visual analysis of the open-bolt cycling and ejection process.