Futurama's Lee Lemon Runs the MDP-9 (feat. John McClane)

Published on October 31, 2022
Duration: 6:49

This video features Ian McCollum, in character as Futurama's Lee Lemon, testing the Angstadt Arms MDP-9 during a Halloween shooting match. Despite a humorous introduction, the review highlights significant reliability issues with the MDP-9, including bolt hold open failures and ejection problems. An aftermarket Wilson Combat trigger is noted as a positive upgrade, but the firearm's performance is contrasted with the flawless operation of a Heckler & Koch SP5 used by another competitor.

Quick Summary

The Angstadt Arms MDP-9 faced reliability issues during a competition, including bolt hold open failures and ejection problems. An aftermarket Wilson Combat Tactical Trigger Unit was installed, offering a noticeable improvement. In contrast, a competitor's H&K SP5 performed flawlessly.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro: Lee Lemon & Halloween Match
  2. 00:14MDP-9 First Shots & Resemblance
  3. 00:43MDP-9 Reliability Issues: Bolt Hold Open Fail
  4. 01:28Wilson Combat Trigger Upgrade Review
  5. 02:08More MDP-9 Malfunctions
  6. 02:47Reloading Challenges: Closed Bolt
  7. 04:05Comparison: MDP-9 vs. H&K SP5 (John McClane)
  8. 05:03John McClane's Flawless SP5 Run

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the main reliability issues encountered with the Angstadt Arms MDP-9 in the video?

The Angstadt Arms MDP-9 experienced several malfunctions, including problems with the bolt hold open mechanism failing to engage correctly and failures to eject spent casings. It also had instances where the bolt locked open prematurely with ammunition still in the magazine.

How did the Wilson Combat Tactical Trigger Unit affect the MDP-9's performance?

The Wilson Combat Tactical Trigger Unit was noted as a significant improvement over the stock trigger for the MDP-9. It provided a better feel and performance, enhancing the user experience despite the firearm's other mechanical issues.

What was the comparison made between the MDP-9 and the H&K SP5?

The H&K SP5, used by a competitor dressed as John McClane, ran the entire shooting match without any malfunctions. This contrasted sharply with the MDP-9's performance, which suffered from multiple reliability issues throughout the event.

What is the manual of arms challenge mentioned for the MDP-9?

Reloading the MDP-9 with a closed bolt is difficult. To perform a reload efficiently, the user must first manually lock the bolt to the rear, similar to the procedure required for an H&K MP5.

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