The Coolest Gun You Will See All Day: China's Type 64 Silenced Pistol

The Chinese Type 64 pistol is a unique suppressed firearm designed for covert operations. Its .32 ACP caliber and integrated suppressor, featuring wire mesh baffling and a vent port, minimize noise. A key feature is the manual cycle switch, which prevents slide movement during firing for maximum stealth.

The Welrod MkII .32 ACP pistol, developed for the British SOE, is a unique suppressed firearm with a bolt-action mechanism and a magazine-based grip. Its integrated suppressor utilizes baffles and rubber wipes, which are effective initially but degrade with use, increasing the sound signature. The pistol features simple controls, a grip safety, and low-light sights, making it an interesting historical piece for silent operations.

The Makarov PB (6P9) is a unique silenced variant of the Soviet Makarov pistol, developed for covert operations. It features an integral two-part suppressor that reduces the 9x18mm Makarov round to subsonic velocity (950 fps) and lowers its sound signature to an average of 127.5 dB. Key modifications include a relocated recoil spring in the grip and ported barrel to manage gas venting.

The PT-83 is a rare, integrally suppressed prototype variant of Poland's P83 pistol, developed by Works 11. It features a unique automatic slide locking mechanism to reduce mechanical noise, requiring manual racking after each shot. The recoil spring is relocated beneath the suppressor, which also acts as a lock. Only about two dozen were produced before the project was abandoned.

The Welrod MkII is a unique bolt-action pistol designed for clandestine operations during WW2, chambered in .32 ACP. Its integrated suppressor is exceptionally quiet initially, producing a 'loud thump' rather than a crack. However, the suppressor's internal wipes degrade after about 10 rounds, diminishing its effectiveness and increasing the sound signature.

This review details a unique silenced Bulgarian Makarov pistol with a custom slide-locking mechanism, likely a UK-based modification. The slide lock reduces noise by preventing gas escape and eliminating cycling sounds. The pistol features a wipe-based suppressor, which offers quiet operation but has a limited lifespan and can affect accuracy. The 9x18mm Makarov caliber is discussed for its transonic properties.

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.