Videos tagged with The Troubles

The ArmaLite AR-180, despite its 'janky' stamped steel construction and simple iron sights, demonstrated surprising practical accuracy, achieving around 2 MOA at 500 yards. Eugene Stoner designed it as an affordable alternative to the AR-15, utilizing a robust short-stroke piston system that became the foundation for modern designs like the G36 and SA80. The rifle's historical association with the IRA and 'The Troubles' is noted, but the review focuses on its technical performance and legacy.

This review delves into the Armalite AR-180, highlighting its historical significance with the IRA and its role in pop culture, notably The Terminator. It details Eugene Stoner's design philosophy for mass production using stamped sheet metal and a piston-driven system, contrasting it with the AR-15. The video also covers ergonomics, a vintage 'Occluded Eye' optic, and reliability issues stemming from magazine compatibility.

The British L66A1, a .22 LR variant of the Walther PP, was issued to the Ulster Defence Regiment for off-duty carry. Approximately 3,000 units were procured in 1974. These pistols feature German military proofs and were later refurbished with Suncorite finish and improved firing pins. Many entered the US surplus market in the 1990s after being replaced by the Walther P5 Compact and SIG P230.