Ian Takes the Pepsi Haaste: Suomi vs Stemple-Suomi

This expert review details the Swiss MP43/44, a licensed variant of the Finnish Suomi submachine gun. The video highlights its historical adoption by Switzerland, key technical differences from the original Finnish design such as unique markings, a simplified sight, aluminum buttplate, and the notable addition of a bayonet lug. It also covers the primary magazine type and production history, noting its service life until the 1980s.

This review of the PPSh-41 highlights its iconic status as a high-rate-of-fire Soviet WWII submachine gun. It details a comparison with the MP40, showing the PPSh's close-range devastation despite less accuracy. The video explores historical influences, including the Suomi KP/-31, and demonstrates the potent 7.62x25mm Tokarev round's penetration power. Technical features like its open-bolt operation and unique safety are examined, along with its legacy and field disassembly.

This video details the Soviet PPD-34/38 submachine gun, designed by Vasily Degtyarev. It covers its development, adoption, and evolution, highlighting its initial skepticism by Soviet command, the impact of the Winter War, and its technical features like the blowback action and 71-round drum magazine. The review also touches upon its successors, the PPD-40 and the mass-produced PPSh-41.

The Stemple STG-M1A offers a cost-effective way to experience the look and feel of a Thompson submachine gun. While externally resembling a Thompson, its internal Stemple 76/45 tube receiver limits it to full-auto fire due to a missing disconnector slot. The firearm exhibits significant muzzle climb, characteristic of original Thompsons, requiring active control.

The Swedish Suomi M-37/39 is a licensed variant of the Finnish M-31, adapted for Swedish service. Initially chambered in 9x20mm Browning Long to match the Husqvarna m/07 pistol, it later transitioned to the more common 9mm Parabellum. Key modifications include updated sights for the new caliber and a distinctive quad-stack magazine design.

This video provides a real-life demonstration of firearms featured in Battlefield V, covering iconic World War II era rifles, submachine guns, and pistols. Each weapon is shown in action, highlighting its handling, loading mechanisms, and firing characteristics. The content serves as an excellent visual and practical companion for gamers interested in the historical accuracy and real-world performance of these classic firearms.

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.