2-Gun with SMG's 1st Pattern Semiauto FG-42

This guide details techniques from the Favela 2-Gun Action Challenge, featuring Ian McCollum demonstrating tactical shooting with a semi-auto Madsen LMG and a Beretta 92FS. It covers pistol and rifle transitions, handgun drills, long-range barricade shooting mimicking BOPE tactics, and combined arms stages, highlighting challenges with heavy equipment and potential malfunctions. Instruction is provided by a recognized expert in historical and rare firearms.

This video provides an expert analysis by Ian McCollum comparing the FG-42 and the M1918A3 BAR in a competitive shooting scenario. The comparison highlights the significant weight disadvantage of the BAR (21.4 lbs loaded) and its less ergonomic design for dynamic shooting compared to the FG-42. The analysis covers performance across multiple stages, concluding that the FG-42 is a superior design for this type of competition.

This video details Stage 1 of the WW1 Armistice Centennial Match, focusing on a 'Surprise Attack' scenario. Expert instruction from Karl Kasarda and Ian McCollum covers the use of WWI-era firearms like the Gewehr 98, C96 Red 9, Chauchat, and M1911 under timed competitive conditions. The segment highlights historical firearms handling and competitive shooting techniques.

This video from Forgotten Weapons showcases the Egyptian Hakim rifle and an Argentine Ballester-Molina pistol in a 2-Gun Action Challenge match at Pima Pistol Club. Expert Ian McCollum details the Hakim's direct gas impingement system and tilting bolt, chambered in 8mm Mauser with a 10-round capacity loaded via stripper clips. The match involves four stages testing speed and accuracy with both firearms. McCollum concludes the Hakim is accurate and reliable despite its size.

This video details a 2-gun action match comparing the British Enfield SMLE No. 1 Mk III against the German Mauser Kar98k. Expert analysis from Ian McCollum and Karl Kasarda highlights practical shooting techniques, firearm reliability under stress, and the effectiveness of different historical sidearms. The match emphasizes speed, accuracy, and transitions in a competitive environment.

This video features the shooting of a historical Gewehr 98 rifle, manufactured by the Danzig arsenal in 1917. The rifle is chambered in 8mm Mauser caliber, a significant detail for firearms enthusiasts interested in classic military arms. The description highlights the historical context of the firearm, making it relevant for those interested in WWI-era weaponry and its operational characteristics.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.