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This video features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson exploring a unique American prototype firearm based on the M3 Grease Gun, designed to shoot around corners. It's compared to the German Krummlauf and is referred to as the M3 'Deflector'. The video delves into its 90-degree firing capability, potential use in tanks or armored vehicles, its "Infinity Sight," and its unusual yellow coloring. Ferguson also discusses the removal of the curved unit, reports on its accuracy and lethality, and touches upon the legacy of curved barrels, drawing a parallel to the modern CornerShot system. The content is presented by the Royal Armouries.

Firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries details the Krummlauf, an experimental curved barrel attachment for the StG44. Developed by Rheinmetall-Borsig, it aimed to enable shooting around obstacles or from vehicles via periscope. Despite technical challenges like limited barrel life and sighting system durability, it represented a unique German wartime innovation.

This review of the STG44 Krummlauf attachment reveals surprising ballistic performance, with the curved barrel showing minimal velocity loss and intact bullet integrity in gel tests, contrary to historical myths. While effective at very close ranges (around 25 yards), accuracy degrades significantly beyond that. The device is extremely rare, difficult to handle due to its front-heavy nature, and features a unique periscope sight.

This video, "6 Guns Only Idiots Will Carry In 2025: The Truth Behind Bad Choices," critiques six specific firearms deemed poor choices for concealed carry or general use. The presenter highlights issues like flawed design, inferior materials, inconsistent performance, and limited practicality, suggesting these are choices only made by those unfamiliar with firearms or easily misled. The video details the RG10 Revolver, Lorcin .22, Tec-9, FP-45 Liberator, Rifle Caliber Pistols, and .410 Revolvers, providing a chapter breakdown for each. It encourages viewer engagement and promotes affiliate links for Amazon purchases, along with social media follows.

This review of the FP-45 Liberator reproduction highlights its historical purpose as a last-ditch weapon for occupied civilians. Despite its historical significance, the test reveals extreme inaccuracy and poor bullet stability ('keyholing') due to its rudimentary design. However, a point-blank terminal ballistics test confirms its potential for significant damage at close range.

This video from "From the Vault" delves into the history and design of the FP-45 Liberator pistol, a rudimentary firearm developed by America during World War II. Brownells Gun Techs Keith and Steve, at Rock Island Auction Co., highlight its unique origins as a clandestine weapon intended for resistance fighters. The description details its simple construction from stamped sheet metal, its low cost, and its nickname "Woolworth pistol." Despite a large production run by General Motors, few were deployed, and many were disposed of post-war, making surviving examples rare and valuable collector's items. The video explores its limited effectiveness but emphasizes its historical significance as a tool of espionage and unconventional warfare.

This comedic skit humorously emphasizes the critical importance of wearing eye protection at the shooting range. It illustrates a handgun malfunction, specifically a stovepipe, and uses a visual gag with a spent casing to drive home the safety message. The creator showcases tactical gear and a Sig Sauer P365 XL, demonstrating firearm handling in a range environment.

This video tests the penetration capabilities of various calibers, from .22 LR to .50 BMG, against a tree. Surprisingly, even the powerful .50 BMG round failed to penetrate the tree completely, demonstrating the significant stopping power of natural barriers against firearms.

This video explores the hypothetical concept of using a human body as a suppressor, simulating the scenario with ballistic gel. A Derya Arms .22 rifle is fired into a ballistic gel head, with the host noting the shot sounded 'dead silent'. The experiment demonstrates the penetration depth of a .22 LR round through the simulated head.

This test evaluates the ballistic protection of a Belgian M1 steel helmet against various calibers. While it stopped birdshot, .22, and .380 Auto rounds, it failed to defeat 9mm and .223 Remington rounds, indicating it is not suitable for protection against common handgun or rifle threats.