АПС - Забытое Оружие

Published on October 7, 2019
Duration: 9:48

This video provides a detailed examination of the Soviet Stechkin APS automatic pistol, developed by Igor Stechkin. It covers the pistol's design, intended role as a personal defense weapon for specific military roles, and its operational features, including its three-position selector switch and unique rate-reducer mechanism. The review also touches on its comparison to the Makarov pistol and its eventual replacement by more compact submachine guns.

Quick Summary

The Soviet Stechkin APS automatic pistol, developed in the late 1940s, was designed as a personal defense weapon for specific military roles. It fires 9x18mm Makarov ammunition from a 20-round magazine and features a unique rate-reducer to control its high cyclic rate of fire.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction and Location
  2. 00:14Introducing the Stechkin APS
  3. 00:32Development and Adoption
  4. 00:56APS with Shoulder Stock
  5. 01:06Intended Role and Design Philosophy
  6. 02:05Comparison with Makarov Pistol
  7. 02:23Pistol Markings and Selector Switch
  8. 02:46Sights and Adjustability
  9. 03:13Magazine Release and Magazine
  10. 03:38Attaching the Shoulder Stock
  11. 04:31Types of Shoulder Stocks
  12. 05:15Automatic Bolt Hold-Open Lever
  13. 05:45Disassembly Procedure
  14. 06:17Operating Principle: Blowback
  15. 06:40Grip Panels and Rate Reducer
  16. 07:08How the Rate Reducer Works
  17. 07:34Comparison to Other Slow-Fire Mechanisms
  18. 07:47Incomplete Disassembly
  19. 07:52Effectiveness and Drawbacks
  20. 08:17Replacement by AKS-74U
  21. 08:46Application in Afghanistan
  22. 09:13Conclusion and Shooting Plans

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the intended purpose of the Stechkin APS pistol?

The Stechkin APS was designed as a personal defense weapon for Soviet military personnel in specific roles like tank crews, drivers, and pilots. It provided a compact, automatic firearm option for situations where a full-size rifle was impractical.

How does the Stechkin APS manage its high rate of fire?

The APS features a rate-reducer mechanism located under the grip panels. This device slows down the cyclic rate of fire from an extremely high speed to a more controllable level, making automatic fire more manageable.

What caliber does the Stechkin APS fire, and what is its magazine capacity?

The Stechkin APS fires the 9x18mm Makarov cartridge. It is equipped with a double-stack magazine that holds 20 rounds, offering a significant capacity for an automatic pistol of its era.

Was the Stechkin APS considered a successful firearm in its intended role?

While innovative, the APS faced challenges. It was considered bulky and heavy for its intended role. Ultimately, it was largely replaced in Soviet service by more compact submachine guns like the AKS-74U, though it found later use with special forces.

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