Videos tagged with T48

This video provides an in-depth look at Palmetto State Armory's (PSA) upcoming T48 trials rifle, a reproduction of the rifle that competed against the M14 for US service. The T48, a collaboration with DSA and branded under Harrington & Richardson (H&R), aims to be an authentic replica with period-correct markings and features. While pricing and exact release dates are pending, PSA and H&R are targeting a 2025 release, emphasizing their commitment to retro firearm production.

This video explores a historical "what if" scenario: the US infantry rifle's trajectory had the T48/FN FAL been adopted over the M14. Military Arms Channel's Tim, an established firearms historian, provides an authoritative analysis, demonstrating the T48/FAL's firing characteristics and historical context. The content highlights the rifle's design features and its potential impact on US military small arms development.

This is the first part of a three-part Q&A session featuring Deviant Ollam, Karl from InRangeTV, and James Reeves of TFBTV. They discuss various topics including firearms, lock picking, and historical firearm adoption. Specific questions cover interest in starting 2-Gun action at a club, potential new caliber conversions for the Desert Tech MDR, opinions on airsoft, bullpup rifle sentiments, crude but effective physical security measures, apartment door security improvements, and the historical necessity of the M14 leading to the AR platform.

This video is a book review of Frank Iannamico's "The US Rifle M14: The Last Steel Warrior". The description highlights the M14's controversial history, its transition from the M1 Garand, and its service life, including its use as a marksman's rifle by the USMC until 2012. The book covers experimental iterations, trials with other rifles like the T48 (FAL), production details, and later semi-automatic civilian variants, as well as specialized iterations like the M25, M39, and Mk14.