Does the Boberg/Bullpup9 Design Reduce Recoil?

The Boberg pistol, also known as the Bullpup9 or XR9-S, features a unique bullpup-style design that maximizes barrel length within a compact frame. Its rearward feeding mechanism pulls cartridges from the rear of the magazine, lifts them, and pushes them forward into the chamber. This design, combined with a rotating barrel action for locking, aims to reduce felt recoil by altering the firearm's mechanics.

The Bond Arms Cyclops chambered in .45-70 Government is reviewed as a 'misery tool' with extreme recoil, even compared to a rifle. Its 15-20 lb trigger pull and violent recoil make it impractical for any use beyond a novelty or prank, despite attempts at recoil management with specialized gear like wrist straps and Goon Tape.

This video features a ballistic gel test of the Bond Arms Cyclops handgun, chambered in .45-70 caliber. It specifically tests Winchester Super X and Hornady Lever Evolution ammunition. The content focuses on the performance of this powerful handgun and its ammunition in a controlled environment, with disclaimers about safe shooting practices.

This YouTube video, titled "SUPER Weird but Awesome?..Bond Arms Bullpup9!..(Semi-Auto Collection Pt.27)", focuses on the Bond Arms Bullpup9, a semi-automatic firearm. The description highlights that this is part of a continuing series (Pt.27) and encourages viewer support through merchandise, a backup channel, Patreon, and Subscribestar. It also credits the original score to Madison Stegall and artwork to Daniel Greenfield. The video appears to be a review or showcase of this unusual firearm.

This video features an initial look and firing of the Bond Arms Cyclops Thumper pistol in both .44 Magnum and .50 AE calibers. The description highlights that a full write-up and range results will be available on americanhunter.org, and also credits TNT Guns & Range. The content focuses on introducing and demonstrating these specific firearm models and calibers.

This video tests the effectiveness of the Bond Arms Cyclops Derringer chambered in .45-70, described as the world's most powerful pocket pistol. The evaluation involves shooting a ballistic dummy head to assess the terminal ballistics and stopping power of this compact yet potent firearm. The content creator also promotes their merchandise and Patreon page.

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.