US Test Trials White-Merrill .45 Caliber Pistol

This review of the Spanish Astra 400, presented by Mae, highlights its physical specifications, including a weight of 2.31 lbs and an 8.9-inch length. The pistol uses a stiff-to-rack slide, an 8-round magazine in 9mm Largo, and features both a grip safety and a manual lever. The presenter notes substantial recoil and a heavy trigger break, concluding that the Astra 400 illustrates the advantages of locked-breech designs over heavy blowback pistols.

This review provides an expert-level first look at the Glock 19 Gen 6, detailing internal mechanical changes like a new extractor and recoil spring system. The analysis covers initial range performance, including 'brass to the face' ejection and a specific failure to feed, with the speaker dismissing 'limp wristing' as the cause. Ergonomic updates such as aggressive stippling, enhanced beavertail, and a deeper trigger guard undercut are highlighted, alongside improvements to the slide serrations and a lower-profile optic mounting system. The trigger features a flatter face with a 5.5-6 lb pull weight, and the frame includes a flared magwell for faster reloads.

This expert review from Forgotten Weapons details the Mauser Model 90 DA, a rebranded Hungarian P9R pistol. It highlights Mauser's 1980s-90s strategy of acquiring and rebranding foreign handguns due to a lack of in-house product development. The review thoroughly compares the M90 DA to the Browning Hi-Power and Smith & Wesson Model 59, detailing significant internal and external differences.

This review from Forgotten Weapons examines the Mauser Model 90 DA, clarifying that it is not a true Mauser but a rebranded Hungarian FEG P9R pistol. The video details Mauser's financial struggles in the 1980s and 1990s, leading to their strategy of rebranding handguns from other manufacturers like FEG and Renato Gamba. The Mauser Model 90 DA was one of two models produced in collaboration with FEG between 1990 and 1995.

The Yankee Marshal explains that the Beretta 92's superiority is a result of its well-proven design, excellent execution, and high-quality materials. He highlights its open barrel design and overall durability as key factors contributing to its esteemed reputation among firearms.

This review covers the Ruger SR22P, a .22 LR pistol initially purchased as a first firearm due to its beginner-friendly design and manageable recoil. The speaker details its features, including a 10-round magazine capacity and hammer-fired action. Despite the SR22 series being discontinued, the speaker acquired a 'long slide' variant, comparing its trigger pull and physical characteristics to the original model. The review highlights the pistol's reliability over extensive use.

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.