Union/Reifgraber .32 S&W Autopistol

The Taurus Model 327 revolver offers impressive caliber versatility, capable of firing five different .32 caliber rounds. While the .327 Federal Magnum provides significant power comparable to .357 Magnum, other calibers like .32 H&R Magnum offer reduced recoil with good accuracy. The revolver features a removable front sight for potential tritium upgrades and has a decent single-action trigger, though the double-action is heavy.

The Mateba MTR-8 is a rare Italian DA/SA revolver designed by Emilio Ghisoni, featuring a unique low bore axis for reduced muzzle climb and improved stability. Despite a short 3-inch barrel, it achieves a long sight radius of approximately 10 inches. A distinctive feature is its reliance on a special speedloader/spacer disk for firing and extraction, enabling high cylinder capacities, such as 12 rounds in the .32 caliber MTR-12.

The Iver Johnson Safety Hammerless Second Model revolver, produced from 1899-1908, was an economical pocket pistol featuring a unique trigger safety predating modern designs. While originally chambered for black powder .32 S&W, using smokeless powder can lead to pressure issues and timing problems. Its hammerless, top-break design with an automatic extractor made it suitable for concealed carry and efficient reloading.

This "I Carry" episode features a Lipsey's exclusive Ruger SP101 revolver chambered in .327 Federal Magnum. The video highlights the revolver's advantages, including its capacity, power level between .38 Special +P and .357 Magnum, comfortable shooting experience due to its all-steel construction, and aesthetic appeal with blued steel and wooden grips. The 3-inch barrel model, weighing 27 ounces, is presented in a Galco Holsters Combat Master holster, emphasizing its suitability for belt carry. The discussion also touches on the versatility of the .327 Federal Magnum cartridge, allowing for practice with less recoil using .32 H&R Magnum or .32 S&W, and notes the growing availability of ammunition and revolvers in this caliber. A CRKT Walker Blade Lock pocketknife is also shown as part of the EDC. The content promotes the NRA and its publications.

The Taurus 327 is a versatile six-shot revolver capable of firing .327 Federal Magnum, .32 S&W Long, and .32 S&W. This review highlights its suitability for concealed carry and self-defense, showcasing its performance through a first-person view live-fire demonstration. Ammunition options and sourcing are also discussed.

This video review focuses on the Taurus 327 Defender T.O.R.O. revolver, highlighting its .327 Federal Magnum chambering, which offers a balance between .38 Special and .357 Magnum, with the versatility to fire .32 H&R Magnum and .32 S&W. The T.O.R.O. designation signifies its optics-ready capability, accommodating RMSc and Holosun K footprint red dots. The review also emphasizes the 3-inch barrel as ideal for concealed carry, a bobbed hammer for snag resistance, and interchangeable grips for different carry styles. The accompanying PHLster City Special Revolver holster and Gideon Optics Judge red dot are also featured.

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.