PHP MV-9: The First Croatian Pistol (Both Models)

The Kordun 7.62 is a Yugoslavian prototype pistol designed by Marko Vuković in 1985, aiming to improve upon the Tokarev M57 with a double-stack magazine and a unique flapper-locking mechanism. Despite its innovative design and softer recoil, the Yugoslav Army rejected it due to disassembly complexity. This design lineage influenced later firearms like the HS2000 and Springfield XD.

This video discusses a Croatian pistol that is being presented or likened to a Springfield Armory firearm. The content likely involves an examination of the pistol's design, origin, and potential comparisons or misrepresentations regarding its branding. Given the title, expect analysis on the firearm's manufacturing origin versus its marketed appearance.

This video provides a deep dive into the HS2000, the Croatian precursor to the Springfield XD. It highlights the near-identical nature of the two pistols, with minor differences in slide serrations. The review covers historical context, import details, ergonomics, and internal components, noting the high quality for a budget-friendly firearm. It also touches on the impact of the US Federal Assault Weapons Ban on magazine capacity.

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.