Gordon Ingram's Westarm .308 Battle Rifle

The DRD Paratus is a .308 takedown battle rifle designed for portability and quick deployment, fitting into a compact Pelican case. It features tool-less assembly, compatibility with standard Magpul magazines, and a barrel threaded 5/8x24 for suppressors. The rifle field strips like an AR platform for easy maintenance and is noted for its modularity and reliability during live fire tests.

The Ingram Model 6, designed by Gordon Ingram, was an early attempt to create a more affordable alternative to the Thompson submachine gun. Produced by the Police Ordnance Company, it featured a simple blowback operation and a proprietary 30-round magazine. While visually similar to the Thompson, it was lighter and simpler in construction, utilizing cost-saving manufacturing techniques. Its largest sale was to Peru, with limited production in the US.

This video compares the Kel-Tec RFB against other .308 battle rifles like the FN SCAR 17S and Springfield M1A SOCOM II, using the demanding 'Sledgehammer' tactical drill. It highlights the RFB's unique forward-ejecting bullpup design and assesses its performance under physical stress, alongside discussions on other Kel-Tec firearms and the importance of a break-in period for reliability.

This review delves into the history and design of the Ingram M10 and M11 SMGs, originally produced by MAC. It highlights Gordon Ingram's innovative stamped sheet metal construction and collaboration with SIONICS' Mitch WerBell for suppressed operations. The video details caliber choices, technical specifications like weight and rate of fire for both M10 variants and the M11, and the unique features of their suppressors.

This review showcases a modernized MAC-11 featuring a Lage Manufacturing upper receiver, significantly enhancing its accessory compatibility and aesthetics. The build boasts a high cyclic rate of 1200 RPM and demonstrates improved recoil control with heavier 147-grain ammunition. Reliability is highlighted, with the firearm performing exceptionally well after extensive use with minimal cleaning.

This review delves into the iconic MAC-10 submachine gun, highlighting its development by Gordon Ingram and Mitch WerBell, and its significant presence in 70s-90s action cinema. The video details its simple blowback, open-bolt design, lack of semi-auto fire, and its limited military adoption. Despite poor ergonomics, its rugged construction and 'cool factor' are acknowledged, with its market value increasing significantly from its original auction price.

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.