Videos tagged with Stocked Pistols

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons analyzes the historical concept and practical utility of stocked pistols. He highlights their rarity in the US due to NFA regulations and debunks the myth that rarity equates to superior performance. McCollum details the inherent drawbacks, including poor sight alignment and the limitations of pistol ammunition at extended ranges, concluding that stocked pistols often fail to deliver on their intended purpose, offering neither the portability of a handgun nor the accuracy of a rifle.

This Q&A episode of Forgotten Weapons covers various firearm topics, including why rifles flex when fired, the legal definition of Destructive Devices under the NFA, and specific exemptions for certain historical firearms. It also delves into unusual firearm attachments, the evolution of firearm design, and the obsolescence of submachine guns in favor of intermediate cartridge carbines. The discussion highlights the engineering plateau in mechanical firearm design and the future potential of computerized optics.