ARTV Preview: Making The S&W Shield Plus, Rock River Arms RUK 9BT and The French MAS 36

Published on August 3, 2021
Duration: 3:23

This episode of American Rifleman Television previews three distinct firearms: the Smith & Wesson Shield Plus, a popular 10-shot sub-compact 9mm for concealed carry; the Rock River Arms RUK9BT, a 9mm pistol designed as a 'large format handgun'; and the French MAS 36 rifle, adopted before WWII and chambered in 7.5 French. The segment highlights the evolution of consumer demand for carry guns and the manufacturing process at Smith & Wesson.

Quick Summary

This American Rifleman Television episode previews the Smith & Wesson Shield Plus, a 10-shot sub-compact 9mm for concealed carry, and the Rock River Arms RUK9BT, a 9mm 'large format handgun' compatible with Glock pattern magazines. It also examines the historical French MAS 36 rifle, chambered in 7.5 French and adopted before WWII.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction to American Rifleman Television
  2. 00:07Concealed Carry Trends: 10-Shot Sub-Compact 9mm
  3. 00:13Preview: Smith & Wesson Shield Plus
  4. 00:20Preview: Rock River Arms RUK9BT 9mm Pistol
  5. 00:25Preview: French MAS 36 Rifle
  6. 00:46Smith & Wesson Shield History and Evolution
  7. 01:32Rock River Arms 'Large Format Handguns'
  8. 01:44RUK9BT Magazine Compatibility
  9. 01:59French Military Cartridge: 7.5mm
  10. 02:14French Rifle Development: Lebel to MAS 36
  11. 02:46MAS 36 Design Features
  12. 03:03MAS 36 Manufacturing Origin

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key firearms featured in this American Rifleman Television episode?

This episode previews the Smith & Wesson Shield Plus, a popular 10-shot sub-compact 9mm for concealed carry. It also features the Rock River Arms RUK9BT, a 9mm pistol described as a 'large format handgun,' and the historical French MAS 36 rifle, adopted before World War II.

What is the significance of the Smith & Wesson Shield Plus in the concealed carry market?

The Smith & Wesson Shield Plus represents an evolution in the concealed carry market, addressing customer requests for improvements over the original Shield line. It's a 10-shot, sub-compact 9mm designed to meet changing consumer expectations for everyday carry firearms.

What type of magazines does the Rock River Arms RUK9BT pistol use?

The Rock River Arms RUK9BT pistol is chambered in 9mm and is designed to accept ETS Group transparent 9mm Glock pattern magazines. It is also compatible with other standard Glock pattern magazines.

What historical context is provided for the French MAS 36 rifle?

The French MAS 36 rifle was adopted by the French military shortly before World War II. It was developed to utilize the new 7.5 French cartridge, which was intended to provide performance similar to the older 8mm Lebel cartridge.

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