Grant Hammond .32 ACP Prototype

This expert-level review delves into the Grant Hammond .45 ACP trials pistol, a rare US military prototype from 1917-1918. The video highlights its unique design features, including a short recoil system and an innovative, though ultimately problematic, magazine ejection mechanism. Despite initial accuracy, reliability issues and a high malfunction rate prevented its adoption, making it a fascinating historical artifact for collectors.

This video review highlights the Para Ordnance Carry 12, a unique double-stack, officer-sized 1911 variant. The reviewer praises its modified action, which offers a surprisingly light double-action trigger pull that feels akin to a single-action. A notable characteristic discussed is the trigger going dead until the slide resets the hammer, creating a hybrid action deemed favorable for carry. Although no longer in production, the presenter strongly recommends acquiring one if found, emphasizing its value as a 'forgotten gem' in the 1911 lineage.

This video details the unique 'French Finger Trap' issue with the MAS-36 rifle's bayonet, where two rifles can become unintentionally locked together. A 1951 French arsenal memorandum identified this problem, proposing a simple modification to the bayonet handle. Drilling a small hole allows a tool, like a firing pin, to depress the internal spring, enabling the separation of locked rifles.

The M134 Minigun is a scaled-down 7.62 NATO rotary cannon, requiring 24V DC power and consuming 1.5 kW. Its high rate of fire (3,000+ RPM) is essential for aircraft engagement windows. The complex delinker mechanism is critical for feeding ammunition, and practical hand-held use is impossible due to weight and recoil. Live fire demonstrates rapid ammunition consumption and the need for indirect aiming.

The H&K G11 is a revolutionary prototype assault rifle designed in the late 20th century, notable for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt mechanism. Despite advanced features like a 2000 RPM burst fire rate and integrated optics, its development was ultimately halted by geopolitical shifts and cost concerns.

This video demonstrates the assembly and live-fire of the German 1936 pattern light mortar (L.Gr.W.36). It highlights the mortar's leveling mechanism for accuracy and the difficulty in visually tracking its 50mm projectiles after firing. The content showcases historical military hardware and its operational use.