The Guns of “The Tomorrow War”

Published on July 13, 2021
Duration: 8:23

Brandon Herrera analyzes the firearms from 'The Tomorrow War', critiquing the impracticality of short-barreled AR-15s against armored aliens. He highlights the effectiveness of the M2 Browning .50 Cal and the F&D Defense .338 Lapua, contrasting their power with the 5.56 caliber. The Beretta 1301 Tactical shotgun is also examined.

Quick Summary

Brandon Herrera analyzes 'The Tomorrow War' firearms, noting the impracticality of the movie's 8-inch barrel AR-15 against armored aliens. He highlights the superior effectiveness of the M2 Browning .50 Cal and the .338 Lapua Magnum, contrasting their power with 5.56 NATO.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Tomorrow War Firearms
  2. 00:40Analyzing the Movie's AR-15 Build
  3. 01:06Hollywood Gun Logic vs. Reality Skit
  4. 03:37M2 Browning .50 Cal Effectiveness
  5. 04:14F&D Defense .338 Lapua Power Analysis
  6. 06:15Beretta 1301 Tactical Shotgun Review

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of AR-15 was featured in 'The Tomorrow War'?

The movie featured a heavily modified AR-15 prop with a cut-down 8-inch barrel, Hera Arms furniture, a Trijicon scope, and a 45-degree canted reflex sight. This setup is generally considered impractical for serious combat scenarios.

Which firearms were most effective against the aliens in 'The Tomorrow War'?

The M2 Browning .50 caliber machine guns mounted on Humvees proved much more effective against the alien threat than the smaller caliber rifles. The .338 Lapua Magnum rifle also demonstrated significant stopping power due to its high energy.

What is the difference in power between 5.56 and .338 Lapua?

The .338 Lapua Magnum cartridge delivers approximately 5,000 ft-lbs of energy, vastly outperforming the 5.56x45mm NATO round, which typically produces around 1,000-1,300 ft-lbs of energy, making it better suited for heavy threats.

What shotgun did Edwin Hodge's character use in 'The Tomorrow War'?

Edwin Hodge's character was equipped with a Beretta 1301 Tactical semi-automatic shotgun. It was customized with Magpul furniture and fitted with a red dot sight for improved target acquisition.

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