The Fitz Special: Art of the Gunfighter, Circa 1926

This video details a custom 'Fitz Special' build using a Heritage Roscoe .38 +P revolver as the base. Modifications include removing the front of the trigger guard and installing a bobbed hammer and classic cylinder latch from a Taurus Model 85. The build highlights the Roscoe's all-steel construction and classic aesthetic, suitable for concealed carry.

This video provides a detailed tribute to the FitzGerald Special, a historical snub-nosed revolver concept pioneered by John Henry Fitzgerald of Colt Firearms. It explains the modifications made to standard Colt revolvers to create a Fitz Special, including shortening the barrel, modifying the hammer and butt for snag-free drawing, and altering the trigger guard for quicker acquisition. The description highlights its significance as the precursor to the modern snub-nosed revolver and the prototype for the Colt Detective Special. It also mentions notable individuals who carried Fitz Specials, such as Colonels Rex Applegate and Charles Askins, and figures like Charles Lindbergh and Clyde Barrow.

This short compares a classic Remington R1 1911 with a modern Springfield Armory Emissary. The R1 offers a traditional aesthetic and budget-friendly price point around $500, while the Emissary boasts modern features like an 8+1 capacity, an Agency Optic System for red dots, and a Picatinny rail for accessories like weapon lights.

This YouTube video is a live troubleshooting session focused on addressing light strike issues with a Colt Python revolver. The description indicates a live broadcast and provides a link to the video, suggesting a real-time interactive format for viewers to get assistance with their firearm problems. The core topic revolves around diagnosing and potentially fixing a common malfunction encountered by owners of this specific revolver model.

This video details a custom Rock Island Armory M206 build, dubbed the 'Filipino Fitz,' inspired by John Fitzgerald's original Fitz Special design. Modifications include a shortened barrel, bobbed hammer, cut trigger guard, internal polishing, and cylinder chamfering for improved loading. The firearm features a durable ceramic coating and operates in double-action only, with a demonstration of trigger staging for precision.

This video showcases a highly customized Colt Python 3-inch MK3 revolver. The description expresses enthusiasm for the final outcome of the build, suggesting significant modifications and aesthetic enhancements. While no specific caliber or caliber-related terms were mentioned, the focus is clearly on a high-end, personalized firearm.

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.