The DP-28: The Russian Dinner Plate Machine Gun

The DP-27, also known as the "Record Player" due to its pan magazine, was a Soviet light machine gun developed by Vasily Degtyarev. It utilized a unique 47-round pan magazine to reliably feed the rimmed 7.62x54mmR cartridge. While initially full-auto only with a grip safety, combat experience led to the modernized DPM variant.

This review details the RP46, the final iteration of the Degtyaryov LMG, focusing on its evolution from the DP27/DP28 and the DPM modernization. It highlights the RP46's belt-feed conversion, its mechanical operation, and compares Russian, North Korean (Type 64), and modern US reproductions by SMG Guns, noting key design differences.

This video provides a detailed look at the DP-27 Degtyaryov Machine Gun, a Soviet light machine gun. It demonstrates the loading process for the 47-round pan magazine using 7.62mm blanks and showcases assembly, including a muzzle device and receiver markings indicating a 1932 production date. The demonstration includes live fire from both prone and standing positions, highlighting the weapon's historical significance and operational aspects.

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The RP-46 is a rare Soviet belt-fed adaptation of the DPM machine gun, notable for its unique bolt-handle actuated feed system. This mechanism uses a drop-in adapter with a cammed track and hooks to pull cartridges from the belt. Despite its innovative design, the RP-46 is seldom encountered today, highlighting its historical rarity.

This review compares the Soviet DP-27 light machine gun with its modernized successor, the DPM. Key improvements in the DPM include a more secure bolted bipod, a pistol grip with a manual safety, and a relocated recoil spring to prevent heat damage. While the receivers are interchangeable, the DPM offers significant ergonomic and reliability enhancements over the original DP-27 design.

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This video analyzes the assassination attempt on Donald Trump by replicating the shooter's AR-15 setup and the Secret Service's counter-shot. It debunks conspiracy theories by demonstrating the difficulty of the initial shot and the terminal ballistics of both the attacker's and defender's rounds using high-speed footage and ballistic dummies. The analysis emphasizes that a precise ear-only shot from that distance with the described rifle is highly improbable.