From the Vault: Kolibri Miniature Pistol

This video details the incredibly small 2.7mm Kolibri pistol, the smallest centerfire firearm ever produced. Created by Austrian watchmaker Franz Pfannl in 1914, it utilized unique 2.7x9mm Kolibri ammunition. Despite its novelty and historical significance as a technical marvel, the pistol lacked practical stopping power, with its effectiveness limited to minor threats. Surviving units are now rare and valuable collector's items.

This review from Forgotten Weapons, presented by Ian McCollum, details the world's smallest centerfire pistol, the 2.7mm Kolibri Autopistol. The video provides a historical context, designer information, and mechanical overview, emphasizing its extreme concealability and unique status among firearms. McCollum uses comparative pistols like the Walther PPK and Model 9 to highlight the Kolibri's diminutive size.

This guide details the installation of a Geissele MK8 Super Modular Rail on an AR-15 platform. It covers securing the upper receiver, installing the barrel nut, gas system, and the rail itself, emphasizing the use of specialized tools and proper torque specifications. The process requires an intermediate skill level and careful attention to detail for a secure and functional build.

This guide, based on expert instruction from Brownells, details essential practices for proper ammunition storage. It emphasizes using airtight containers, managing humidity with desiccants, and maintaining stable temperatures to ensure ammunition reliability and safety. Proper storage is crucial for preventing corrosion and propellant degradation, especially for sensitive components like primers.

This guide details the process of upgrading an AR-15 from standard A2 furniture to Magpul components. It covers the removal of the A2 pistol grip and installation of the Magpul MIAD Grip and Magpul PRS Stock. The video demonstrates efficient assembly using specialized tools, highlighting the ergonomic benefits and adjustability of the Magpul parts. Instruction is provided by Brownells, a recognized industry authority.

This entry details the creation of a movie prop suppressor for a Remington 11-87 used in 'No Country for Old Men.' Prop master Larry Zanoff explains how the suppressor was designed to look homemade and was non-functional, with sound effects added in post-production. The process highlights the creative problem-solving involved in film armory.