Pietta's PPS/50 - A Popular PPSh Plinker

This review of the WWII PPSh-41 submachine gun covers the practical aspects of loading its distinctive 71-round drum magazine. The video demonstrates the winding mechanism and spiral loading technique, followed by a live-fire sequence showcasing the weapon's operation, muzzle flash, and recoil. It provides a hands-on look at a classic firearm's functionality.

This video features a review of the new Pietta Blacktooth, an Old School Python Clone. The title suggests a comparison to modern Colt Pythons, implying the Pietta might be a superior alternative. The description includes various links for supporting the channel through merchandise, a backup channel, channel memberships, Patreon, and Subscribestar, as well as credits for the original score and artwork.

This review compares the iconic WWII submachine guns, the German MP-40 and Soviet PPSh-41. While the MP-40 offers better ergonomics and a slower, more controllable rate of fire favored by beginners, the PPSh-41 excels in raw firepower with higher velocity and capacity. Both have distinct design philosophies, with the MP-40 prioritizing portability for troops and the PPSh-41 focusing on mass production and effectiveness.

This comparison between the MP-40 and PPSh-41 highlights differing design philosophies. John Keene favors the MP-40 for its ergonomics and adaptations for higher magazine capacity, while Ian McCollum prefers the PPSh-41 for its high rate of fire and semi-auto selector. Both speakers acknowledge the controllability of their preferred weapon despite its characteristics.

This review covers the Excam Sovereign Tommy Model PPS/50, an Italian-made .22 LR replica of the PPSH submachine gun. The video highlights its 50-round drum magazine and demonstrates its operation with multiple shooters, noting its fun factor as a 'mouse gun' despite some mechanical quirks. The speaker, Eric, identifies potential sear wear causing double fires and offers insights into ensuring reliable chambering.

This review covers the Pietta 1873 Great Western II 'Liberty .45' revolver. It highlights the firearm's Western aesthetic, featuring intricate scroll engraving and 'Liberty' eagle emblems on faux-ivory grips. The video demonstrates the loading procedure with .45 Colt ammunition and includes a live-fire segment showcasing its function and accuracy at an outdoor range.

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.