Armatix iP1 Smart Gun at the BackUp Gun Match

The AJ Ordnance Thomas, a .45 ACP delayed blowback pistol, was tested in a backup gun match. Despite surprisingly accurate plate rack performance, its heavy recoil and extremely long, heavy trigger pull significantly hampered its usability. The pistol suffered one malfunction and is not recommended for carry due to its weight and shortcomings.

The Shanghai 1900 pistol-carbine, a favorite Chinese domestic firearm, was tested in a backup gun match. Despite a last-round malfunction and a slow-falling popper, it performed surprisingly well, scoring 56 points and placing 7th out of 29 competitors. The firearm features a Browning Model 1900 action, a 10-round .32 ACP magazine, and a frame cut for a shoulder stock.

The Roth-Steyr 1907, an Austro-Hungarian cavalry pistol, was tested in a Backup Gun match. Despite its 10-round internal magazine loaded via stripper clips, the match limited rounds per stage. Malfunctions occurred due to underpowered Fiocchi ammunition, causing stovepipe failures. The pistol features a unique rapid unload mechanism but has a long double-action trigger pull.

The Wildey Survivor in .45 WinMag, a gas-operated 'hand cannon,' was tested in a backup gun match at Pima Pistol Club. Despite its immense power, the pistol experienced frequent malfunctions, likely due to soft-point ammunition. Its sharp edges also made rapid handling painful, highlighting ergonomic challenges despite its impressive 'knock-down' capability.

This video showcases the Desert Eagle .50 AE in a competitive 'Backup Gun Match,' highlighting its significant recoil and muzzle blast during seated and dynamic stages. The footage includes slow-motion analysis of the cycling action and ejection, emphasizing the challenges of one-handed operation due to its weight and power. Despite its impracticality for a backup role, the Desert Eagle demonstrates impressive performance in a unique competition setting.

This video showcases the TT33 Tokarev in a Backup Gun (BUG) match, highlighting its performance and the utility of custom Kydex gear from Battle Gnome Solutions. Despite the Tokarev's lack of a manual safety requiring specific handling, Ian McCollum achieved a 4th place overall finish and 1st in the Big 5 Division. The review emphasizes the practical design of the Battle Gnome holster and the pistol's reliability under rapid fire conditions.

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.