THE THOMPSON - America’s OG Submachine Gun

This review of the Thompson M1A1 submachine gun highlights its iconic status and historical significance, particularly in WWII. It details technical differences from the 1928A1 model, such as the charging handle and blowback system. The video assesses its surprisingly accurate 10.52-inch barrel, manageable recoil due to its weight, and a cyclic rate of 700-800 RPM, comparing it favorably to modern SMGs.

This YouTube Short reviews the Thompson submachine gun, arguing that it was an 'awful gun' even from its initial design. The video focuses on a critical assessment of the firearm's performance and features, presented in a concise, short-form format.

This review covers the upcoming H&R reproduction of the Department of Energy (DOE) 9mm carbine, a niche submachine gun designed for nuclear facility security. The retro-style carbine features a pistol brace mimicking the original stock, with options for SBR registration. It highlights the historical significance and unique design of these firearms.

The De Lisle Commando Carbine, a rare WWII suppressed rifle, was developed for the British SOE. It features a Lee-Enfield action chambered in .45 ACP, utilizing a ported Thompson submachine gun barrel within an integral Duralumin suppressor. This expert review highlights its design for silent sentry elimination and its historical service.

This video provides a direct comparison between the M1 Thompson and the MP40 submachine guns. It demonstrates the operation and live-fire characteristics of both iconic WWII firearms, highlighting their differences in handling, recoil, and rate of fire. The review offers insights into their historical significance and practical performance.

This video details the evolution of the M1928A1 Thompson SMG during WWII, focusing on production changes driven by wartime demand and cost-cutting. It covers corporate shifts at Auto-Ordnance, the transition from early models with Lyman sights and finned barrels to simplified versions with fixed sights and horizontal grips. The discussion also touches on finish changes to 'Dulite,' magazine adoption, and the massive production scale-up.

This video tests the 'magic bullet' theory surrounding the JFK assassination using a 6.5 Carcano rifle and a ballistic skull. Recovered bullets showed less deformation than expected, challenging assumptions about the original evidence. The test highlights the unpredictable nature of bullet performance after impact.

This video tests a Pedersoli Baby Philadelphia Derringer replica, the type used by John Wilkes Booth to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. The test demonstrates the .45 caliber black powder pistol's surprising close-range power, capable of penetrating a beverage can and causing significant fragmentation in a ballistic dummy head. The analysis compares the impact to historical accounts of Lincoln's skull fragments, highlighting the effectiveness of historical firearms.

This video compilation highlights critical firearm safety failures, emphasizing the dangers of ignoring basic rules. It features incidents like accidental discharges due to poor recoil management on revolvers and unsafe reholstering practices. The content serves as a stark educational tool, warning against dangerous internet trends and reinforcing the importance of responsible gun handling to prevent life-altering injuries.

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.