Videos tagged with Suomi M31

This video showcases the Suomi M31 semi-automatic variant, featuring its distinctive 71-round drum magazine and PMC Bronze 9mm Luger ammunition. The demonstration includes loading the large drum, chambering a round, and live fire on steel targets, highlighting the firearm's cycling reliability and recoil. The video emphasizes proper range safety and the handling of this historical firearm.

This review details a rare commercial export Suomi M31 SMG, notable for its integrated vertical foregrip and bipod. The Tikkakoski manufacturer offered these modular configurations in the 1930s for international sales. This specific example, bearing Israeli property marks, saw service in the War of Independence before being sold as surplus.

The Finnish M44 submachine gun is a direct copy of the Soviet PPS-43, adopted after capturing examples during the Continuation War. It was designed for cost-effectiveness using stamped sheet metal, unlike the more complex Suomi M31. The M44 was adapted to use standard Finnish magazines and saw limited post-war use before Finland acquired Sten guns.

This review showcases the Suomi KP/31, highlighting its robust construction and historical significance. The demonstration covers both 36-round stick and iconic 71-round drum magazines, emphasizing reliable cycling and stability during rapid fire. The video also offers a frontal perspective on muzzle rise and ejection patterns, providing valuable insights for enthusiasts of Finnish firearms.

This YouTube video, titled "Guns in Slow Motion Part 2," showcases a variety of firearms being fired in high-speed, slow-motion footage. The description provides a list of thirteen different firearms featured, ranging from historical rifles to modern pistols, and includes a link to the first part of the series. The video aims to offer a visually engaging experience of firearms in action.

The PPD-40, designed by Vasily Degtyarev, was the first major Soviet submachine gun, initially influenced by the DP-27. Despite its accuracy and reliability, its complex, lathe-turned construction made it expensive. The PPD-40 saw significant development, notably adopting a drum magazine inspired by the Finnish Suomi M31, and was later replaced by the mass-producible PPSh-41.

This video showcases the Suomi M31 semi-automatic carbine in action at an outdoor range. It highlights the firearm's manageable recoil, especially given its weight, and its reliability in cold, snowy conditions. The footage includes close-ups of the iron sights and mechanical operation with both drum and stick magazines.

This TFBTV video details five firearms the host regrets purchasing, highlighting issues like unreliability, poor build quality, and obsolescence. The Smith & Wesson 61 Escort is criticized for frequent malfunctions, while the Suomi M31 conversion is too heavy and has a poor trigger. The Kel-Tec PMR-30 suffers from fragile sights and reliability problems, and the MasterPiece Arms MPAR has build quality issues. Finally, the Browning BPS 10 Gauge is deemed impractical due to the scarcity and cost of ammunition.