Little and Large: The Steyr-Piper Model 1909

This video provides an in-depth look at the .45 ACP cartridge, tracing its history from its origins in the Philippines to its modern applications. It debunks myths about its recoil, highlights its effectiveness as a 'fight stopper,' and explores its versatility in various platforms like the 1911, revolvers, submachine guns, and pistol-caliber carbines. The content emphasizes the cartridge's balance of power and control, its ease of reloading, and its continued relevance in both historical and contemporary contexts.

This video reviews seven handguns designed for ease of use, particularly beneficial for senior shooters or those with reduced hand strength. It highlights features like lighter recoil springs, smoother slide actions, and comfortable ergonomics. The reviewed firearms include revolvers and semi-automatics, emphasizing simplicity and manageability for daily carry and regular practice.

This video from BROKE BOY'S MANIFESTO provides an expert assessment of the Hi-Point P995 carbine. The speaker, demonstrating experienced authority, evaluates its suitability for self-defense and its overall reliability through practical tests, including a simulated attack scenario and submersion in mud. The review covers key features, accuracy, and capacity, offering a value comparison against more expensive firearms.

This video reviews five top .22 Magnum revolvers for 2025: the Charter Arms Chic-8, Ruger Single-Nine, Rock Island Armory AL22M, Ruger Super Wrangler, and Smith & Wesson Model 648. It highlights their features, performance, and suitability for self-defense, target shooting, and small game hunting, offering insights into capacity, ergonomics, and accuracy.

This video features hickok45 discussing and shooting the FN 510 pistol and a Ruger Marlin Trapper lever-action rifle, both chambered in 10mm Auto. He shares insights on firearm reliability, sight adjustments, ammunition performance, and the growing popularity of the 10mm cartridge. The video also touches on personal finance and business advice, interspersed with shooting demonstrations and commentary on current events.

This video reviews the Car PM40, highlighting it as potentially the world's smallest high-quality .40 S&W semi-automatic handgun. The presenter emphasizes the importance of a break-in period for Car firearms, noting that after approximately 300 rounds, the gun achieves exceptional accuracy and minimal recoil due to its tight tolerances and polygonal rifling. It's presented as a viable, powerful alternative to smaller .380 ACP pocket pistols.

Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries present a challenge to find three unique firearms based on appearance, mechanical oddity, and historical impact. They showcase experimental and rare pieces like the Charlton Automatic Rifle, Sterling 7.62mm prototype, Schwarzlose Model 1898, Gabbett-Fairfax Mars pistol, an SA80 prototype, and a BSA Machine Carbine, highlighting their unusual mechanisms and limited adoption.

This entry details the Knight's Armament KS-1 (L403A1), the British Army's new Alternative Individual Weapon, adopted under Project Hunter. Expert Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries provides an in-depth look at its features, intended use for specialized units, and its role in supplementing existing platforms like the SA80.

This guide details the process of arming an 11th-century Norman knight, as explained by an institutional expert from the Royal Armouries. It covers the sequence of donning essential protective gear, including padded undergarments, a mail hauberk, a nasal helmet, and a kite shield, emphasizing weight distribution and historical construction techniques.

This guide details the installation and operation of the Harston's Patent Mark IV magazine, a rare modification designed to convert the single-shot Martini-Henry rifle into a repeater. Expert Jonathan Ferguson explains the mechanism, its inventor Captain Charles Gravelle Harston, and the historical context of its development. The guide covers fitting the magazine, the cycling process for feeding rounds, and the use of the cutoff device for single-shot operation, while also noting potential reliability issues and the high conversion cost.