French Marine Commando 2-Gun: CETME-B & MAC-50

This video showcases a unique 2-Gun match featuring a semi-automatic CETME-B rifle and a MAC-50 pistol, with a humorous marshmallow-holding requirement. Ian McCollum highlights the CETME-B's accuracy, reliability, and manageable recoil in .308 caliber. The match demonstrates practical application of these historical firearms in a competitive setting.

The MAC 1950, France's former service pistol, is tested in a tactical shooting competition. Key issues include a safety mechanism that blocks the hammer but not the trigger, and potential 'hammer bite' with modern grips. Its 9-round capacity is a disadvantage in current competitions, and while adequate for its era, it's surpassed by modern alternatives like the Beretta 92.

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.