Videos tagged with Tula

This video showcases two AKM rifles built by Childers Guns using clone-correct receivers. The builds highlight the attention to detail, including serialized receivers matching original kits and the application of Russian Paint.net's finish, which replicates the original military paint's chemical compound, durability, and appearance. The video also touches on the variations found in different AK kits, particularly from Izhevsk and Tula, and the aesthetic differences in wood furniture.

Instruction from Ted of Line 45 provides expert insights into building an ammunition stockpile before potential shortages. The guide details which calibers are most vulnerable, like .22 LR and 9mm, and explains the impact of supply chains and import restrictions. It emphasizes strategic stockpiling for different uses, from training to self-defense, to ensure preparedness.

This analysis, drawing from an experienced instructor's assessment, details the potential pitfalls of retrofitting Mosin-Nagant rifles. It highlights accuracy and reliability issues encountered with modified M91s, the questionable cost-effectiveness of modifications like barrel fluting, and how political maneuvering can override sound technical judgment, leading to the procurement of flawed firearms.

This video demonstrates the basic operation of a Makarov PM pistol. It covers loading an 8-round magazine with 9x18mm cartridges, chambering a round, and executing a single shot in a desert range environment. The demonstration highlights safe practices such as maintaining muzzle discipline and using tactical gloves, showcasing the firearm's straight blowback action.

This guide details how to identify and inspect a Mosin Nagant M38 Carbine, drawing on expert insights from Cranky Gun Reviews. It covers crucial steps like examining arsenal markings, year stamps, bayonet provision absence, importer marks, stock condition, serial number matching, and bore inspection. The information is presented with high authority, emphasizing historical context and collector value.

This guide details how to identify and inspect a Mosin Nagant M44 carbine, focusing on key features like its folding bayonet, arsenal markings (Izhevsk, Tula), importer stamps, rear sight, and stock. It covers checking for serial number matching, understanding refurbishment marks like counter-boring and force matching, and identifying technical stamps. The information is presented with the authority of an experienced collector and historical firearms enthusiast.

This guide details the identification and inspection of the Mosin Nagant 1891/59 carbine, drawing on expert insights from Cranky Gun Reviews. It covers key features like receiver markings, modified rear sights, stock characteristics, and the importance of checking serial numbers and arsenal stamps. The guide also explains how to identify a counterbored muzzle, a common feature on worn surplus rifles.

This guide details the operation of the Mosin-Nagant M91/30 PU Sniper rifle, as demonstrated by Misha, a firearms enthusiast and historical collector. It covers safe loading procedures, target acquisition through the PU scope, firing, and essential bolt-action cycling techniques. The demonstration emphasizes accurate target engagement with this classic Soviet sniper rifle.

This review of the AKS-74N by FrenchGunGuy offers an expert-level look at the rifle's features and performance. The video covers manual loading of 5.45x39mm rounds, bayonet attachment, live fire demonstration with recoil analysis, and detailed slow-motion footage of the internal mechanics. The presenter demonstrates high authority and expert handling of the AK platform, including safe range procedures.

The Mosin 91/30 PU was the most common Soviet sniper rifle of WW2, produced in massive numbers (388,000). It evolved from earlier M1891 variants using PE/PEM scopes, but the PU scope offered a more compact design. Despite attempts to adopt the semi-automatic SVT-40, its unreliability led back to the bolt-action Mosin for precision work. Modifications included a bent bolt and side-mounted scope base, with the PU scope featuring 3.5x magnification and a BDC.

This review of the 1950 SKS, presented by Guns Collector, focuses on the rifle's manual loading procedure and live-fire characteristics. The video highlights the ASMR aspect with quiet, mechanical audio, showcasing proficient manual loading and proper use of hearing protection. It demonstrates the rifle's cycling and recoil in an outdoor range setting.

This review of the 1942 SVT-40 by Guns Collector provides a detailed look at the rifle's operation. The video demonstrates proper magazine loading with 7.62x54mmR ammunition and the process of chambering a round. It highlights the rifle's semi-automatic capability during live fire at an outdoor range, showcasing safe handling practices.