Top 5 Weirdest Guns

Published on February 10, 2016
Duration: 7:14

This video explores five unusual firearms, highlighting their unique design features and engineering. It covers the Boberg XR9-S bullpup pistol with its innovative rearward feeding mechanism, the high-capacity Calico rifle, the compact Kel-Tec PLR-16 pistol-caliber carbine, the ambidextrous FN FS2000 bullpup rifle, and the massive HK Mark 23 SOCOM pistol. The content emphasizes the engineering ingenuity and quirks that make these firearms stand out.

Quick Summary

The Boberg XR9-S is a unique bullpup pistol with a followerless magazine where rounds load nose-first. A special mechanism extracts, rotates, and feeds rounds into the chamber, using a rotating barrel system similar to the Beretta PX4.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Boberg XR9-S
  2. 01:36Calico Firearms Explained
  3. 03:03Kel-Tec PLR-16 Overview
  4. 04:13FN FS2000 Bullpup Rifle
  5. 05:31HK Mark 23 SOCOM Handgun

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Boberg XR9-S pistol unique?

The Boberg XR9-S is a bullpup pistol featuring a unique magazine system where rounds are loaded nose-first. It uses a specialized mechanism to extract, rotate, and feed rounds into the chamber, employing a rotating barrel similar to the Beretta PX4.

What are the defining features of the Calico firearm?

Calico firearms are known for their distinctive top-mounted helical magazines, capable of holding 50 or 100 rounds. They operate using a roller-delayed blowback system and often have sights mounted directly on the magazine.

Why was the Kel-Tec PLR-16 developed?

The Kel-Tec PLR-16 is a 5.56mm rifle-caliber pistol designed to bypass certain US regulations on rifles. It's characterized by its lightweight, primarily polymer construction and unconventional design typical of Kel-Tec.

How does the FN FS2000 achieve ambidextrous operation?

The FN FS2000 bullpup rifle features forward shell ejection, meaning spent casings are thrown forward away from the shooter. This design makes it fully ambidextrous without needing manual conversion or modification.

What was the purpose behind the HK Mark 23 handgun?

The Heckler & Koch Mark 23 was developed in response to a US Special Operations Command request for an 'Offensive Handgun.' It's a large .45 ACP pistol designed for durability and compatibility with suppressors.

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