A Swarm of Angry Bees: The American 180 .22LR Submachine Gun

This YouTube video announces and showcases the new Beretta B22 Jaguar, a .22 caliber pistol that the creator humorously likens to something out of Star Wars. The description highlights the updated nature of this 'lil blaster' and includes several links for supporting the channel through merchandise, a backup channel, membership, Patreon, and SubscribeStar. The video also credits Madison Stegall for original score and Daniel Greenfield for artwork. It seems to be an initial reveal or impression of the firearm.

This YouTube video appears to explore an AK-47 platform firearm chambered in .22LR, a caliber typically associated with smaller, rimfire rifles. The title suggests the creator was compelled to test this unusual configuration. The description emphasizes that the video is for documentary and educational purposes, filmed in a safe and controlled environment. It also includes links for channel membership and a CashApp for support, along with a mailing address for fan mail. The content seems to be a review or range test of this specific firearm.

This review of the Derya TM22 Lever .22LR rifle highlights its functional simplicity and affordability, making it a compelling option for plinking, new shooters, or lever-action enthusiasts. The rifle features a 20-inch barrel, adjustable stock, and proprietary polymer magazines, with an MSRP of $399. While generally reliable, the reviewer noted some ammunition-related failures to fire, a common characteristic of .22LR ammunition. Suggested improvements include a full-length Picatinny rail for broader optic compatibility.

This review of the Madsen Model 1945 submachine gun, presented by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons from the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, highlights its unique design and historical context. The firearm is noted for its quality construction, pistol-like reciprocating slide, and use of Suomi magazines. Despite its advanced features for the time, its complexity and cost led to commercial failure, making it an extremely rare collector's item.

This review from Cranky Gun Reviews provides a direct accuracy comparison between the Walther P22Q and the Ruger SR22P chambered in .22LR. The reviewer, demonstrating intermediate skill, found the Ruger SR22P to be highly accurate, placing shots consistently in the bullseye. While the Walther P22Q was deemed 'not horrible,' it was noted to be slightly less precise initially and showed more movement at distance, potentially due to trigger differences. Both firearms were tested in a snowy outdoor environment.

This video showcases range time with the Ruger LCP II Lite Rack in .22LR, demonstrating its performance with various ammunition types. The shooter confirms accuracy and discusses ammunition preferences, noting that round nose ammunition exceeding 1200 fps performs well. The session takes place in a snowy, outdoor wooded environment.

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.