Videos tagged with West Germany

This video provides an expert-level guide on installing the DPM Multiple Springs Recoil Reduction System onto a SIG Sauer P225/P6 pistol. The presenter, demonstrating significant expertise, details the disassembly process, compares the DPM system to an older GuideRod.com component, and explains the benefits of reduced recoil and increased service life. Trigger pull weights for both double-action and single-action modes are measured, offering valuable performance data.

This entry details firearms from the Cold War, featuring experts Jonathan Ferguson and Ian Sanders. It covers the Mauser Kar 98K as a post-war baseline, the FN FAL's adoption and procurement issues by West Germany, and the Heckler & Koch G3 as the definitive West German service rifle, highlighting its technical aspects and global proliferation. The 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge's development and suitability for automatic fire are also discussed.

This video's title features balloons and a mention of "W. Germany," suggesting it might be a personal or event-related video with a historical firearm element. The balloons and the phrase "W. Germany" hint at a potential retro theme or a specific item originating from West Germany. Without a transcript or further description, the exact nature of the firearm, if any, remains unclear, but the presence of "W. Germany" could point towards a Cold War era firearm.

This guide details the process of inserting an AK-47 magazine into a PTR 32 (HK32 clone) and performing a live-fire demonstration. It emphasizes safety checks before handling and highlights the rifle's roller-delayed blowback action. The video features an expert discussing the historical context of the HK32 and its modern commercial adaptation by PTR Industries.

This entry details the Heckler & Koch G11, a notable West German 'space gun' prototype, through an examination of a wooden mock-up by firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson. The analysis covers the G11's design evolution, its innovative caseless ammunition technology (4.73x33mm), and its complex internal mechanism. Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, highlights the historical context and reasons for the project's cancellation, offering high-level insights into a significant piece of firearms history.

This guide details the specific under-arm sling carry method demonstrated for the experimental Viper No.3 SMG. The technique emphasizes quick deployment, a crucial feature for its intended role with British military police in occupied West Germany. The demonstration highlights how the sling allows for discreet and rapid access to the firearm.

This guide details the installation of an aftermarket stainless steel guide rod on a Sig Sauer P225. It covers the necessary steps for disassembly, replacement, and reassembly, emphasizing safety precautions. The video highlights the quality difference between the factory hollow guide rod and the solid stainless steel Godrod.com replacement.

This video showcases a customized Sig Sauer P6, a German police issue pistol, featuring a unique bi-tone nitre blue finish on the slide and controls. The presenter highlights the pistol's origin, its two-piece slide construction, and the aesthetic appeal of the custom bluing. While acknowledging its single-stack capacity, the video suggests these pistols are becoming available at good prices.