Franklin Reformation gimmick or useful?

Published on February 16, 2019
Duration: 34:48

This expert review from Military Arms Channel analyzes the Franklin Armory Reformation, a firearm designed to circumvent NFA regulations using straight-cut rifling. While demonstrating clever engineering, the review highlights its limitations in practical lethality beyond 50 yards due to bullet tumbling. The analysis is presented with high authority, leveraging technical testing and comparisons.

Quick Summary

The Franklin Armory Reformation is a firearm engineered to bypass NFA regulations using straight-cut rifling, causing bullets to tumble. While clever, its practical lethality is limited to under 50 yards due to significant energy loss at longer distances, as demonstrated in expert testing.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Franklin Armory Reformation
  2. 01:00Legal Context and NFA Circumvention
  3. 02:10Technical Design: Straight Rifling and Keyholing
  4. 04:45Function and Accuracy Testing
  5. 11:07Comparison with CZ Bren 2
  6. 17:13Binary Trigger Performance
  7. 19:09Ballistics Gel and Lethality Testing
  8. 21:44Conclusion and Practicality Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Franklin Armory Reformation and how does it work?

The Franklin Armory Reformation is a firearm legally classified to circumvent NFA regulations, featuring a unique straight-cut rifling system that intentionally causes bullets to tumble. It also incorporates a binary trigger, firing on both trigger pull and release.

What are the accuracy and lethality limitations of the Franklin Armory Reformation?

At 50 yards, the Reformation achieved a 3.25-inch group. However, at 100 yards, it showed significant energy loss and failed to penetrate a ballistic dummy effectively, indicating limited lethality for hunting or self-defense beyond close range.

How does the Reformation's straight rifling differ from traditional barrels?

Traditional barrels use rifling to spin bullets for stability and accuracy. The Reformation's straight-cut rifling does not spin the bullet, causing it to tumble, which is an intentional design choice to meet specific legal definitions rather than for optimal ballistic performance.

Is the Franklin Armory Reformation considered a rifle or a pistol?

Legally, the Franklin Armory Reformation is classified as a 'firearm' under the National Firearms Act (NFA), designed specifically to avoid being classified as a rifle, pistol, or Short-Barreled Rifle (SBR), thus bypassing associated taxes and registration.

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