Type 94 Nambu at the Backup Gun Match

This video showcases the Desert Eagle .50 AE in a competitive backup gun match, highlighting expert-level recoil management and firearm handling. The demonstration, led by Ian McCollum, covers seated shooting, dynamic movement, and challenging one-handed stages, providing insights into the practical application of this powerful handgun in a match environment. The footage includes detailed slow-motion analysis of the firearm's operation under stress.

This guide details techniques for competitive shooting with the French Mle 1892 Revolver, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum on Forgotten Weapons. It covers understanding match scoring, strategic use of double-action versus single-action modes, and adapting to various shooting scenarios and positions. The advice is practical for participants in similar historical firearm competitions.

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons tests the Wildey Survivor .45 WinMag in a backup gun match, highlighting its "hand cannon" power but also its significant reliability issues and uncomfortable ergonomics due to sharp edges. The firearm experienced frequent malfunctions, particularly with soft-point ammunition, impacting its performance in competitive stages.

This video showcases the Savage 1915, a rare automatic pistol, being tested in a backup gun match. Expert insights are provided on its historical context, marketing, and practical performance. The firearm, despite its age, demonstrates its capability as a compact carry pistol, though minor malfunctions are noted, attributed to its 110-year history. The assessment revisits Bat Masterson's historical praise, offering a balanced view of its accuracy and handling characteristics.

This entry details the performance of the Hi-Point YC-9 'Yeet Cannon' during a Backup Gun (BUG) match, as presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers the firearm's features, its performance across four competitive stages, and an overall assessment including a failure to feed malfunction and ergonomic critiques. The guide highlights practical application and competitive use of the budget-friendly pistol.

This guide details techniques used in a Backup Gun (BUG) match featuring the TT33 Tokarev, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers drawing from a holster with an empty chamber, target prioritization with high-penetration rounds, rapid fire drills, and managing the TT33's lack of a manual safety during competition. The video highlights the performance of the TT33 Tokarev and Battle Gnome Solutions gear in a practical shooting scenario.

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.