InRangeTV's Christmas 2018 SMG Extravaganza!

This video from InRangeTV compares the rate of fire and controllability of three open-bolt submachine guns: the WWI-era MP18-I, the WWII-era MP40, and a modern M11A1 equipped with a Lage Mk31 A2 conversion kit. The analysis, presented with high authority by the channel, delves into the mechanical factors influencing rate of fire and demonstrates practical shooting techniques for managing full-auto fire across different firearm designs.

This "NRA Gun of the Week" video features American Rifleman providing a review of the SIG Sauer M11-A1 Compact 9 mm Pistol. The content focuses on evaluating this specific firearm model, highlighting its features and performance for enthusiasts. The video aims to inform viewers about the M11-A1, drawing from the expertise of American Rifleman and the resources of the NRA.

The most important feature of a carry gun is subjective and depends on individual needs and physical characteristics. While trigger quality and ergonomics are crucial for usability and training, aging eyes and the desire for faster target acquisition make sights, particularly red dot sights and night sights, increasingly important for the speaker. The ability to customize or readily accept these sight upgrades is a key consideration.

This video from Forgotten Weapons, hosted by Ian McCollum, provides an in-depth analysis of what determines a firearm's rate of fire and how it can be manipulated through design. McCollum, a recognized expert in historical firearms, explains the fundamental principles of bolt cycle time, bolt mass, and bolt velocity, and how these apply to different operating systems like simple blowback and locked breech. He illustrates these concepts with examples of various historical firearms, including the M11A1 and Chauchat, and discusses design modifications for rate adjustment.

This guide details how to clear common malfunctions on an AK-74 platform rifle, specifically when heavily fouled with mud. Expert instruction from Karl Kasarda demonstrates advanced techniques for dealing with failures to go into battery, feeding issues, and stuck chambers. The video emphasizes the importance of understanding mechanical tolerances and performing thorough cleaning after such extreme environmental testing.

This guide details the historical method of igniting and deploying 18th-century grenades, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV. It covers the preparation and use of a slow match to ignite the external timed fuse of a replica grenade. The video emphasizes that this is a replica and stresses the extreme danger and illegality of handling live explosives.

This guide details the proper application of a Gaza-style or CAT tourniquet, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda on InRangeTV. It emphasizes initial strap tightness before windlass use for effective hemorrhage control and occlusion. The instruction highlights the importance of securing the windlass and managing patient pain during application.

This guide details the historical loading process for the 1836 Colt Paterson revolver, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda. It covers the unique disassembly required, the precise powder charge and projectile seating using specialized tools, and the capping procedure. The instruction emphasizes a high level of expertise due to the intricate and period-specific nature of the task.