Were These Guns That Bad?

This review tests the practical accuracy of a semi-auto, closed-bolt L2A3 Sterling SMG in 9mm. The firearm performed well on a standard SMG-PCC course, achieving 80/80 points in 19.21 seconds with a Hit Factor of 4.13. Despite its historical design, the Sterling's manageable recoil and accuracy were highlighted, though its ergonomics and trigger were compared unfavorably to modern PCCs.

This review explores a modernized semi-automatic Sten Mark V build, highlighting its historical context as a low-cost WWII emergency weapon. Despite improvements like Picatinny rails and a moderator, the 'Future Sten' faces reliability issues, particularly extraction failures, attributed to the inherent challenges of semi-automatic tube gun conversions. The video also critiques the Sten's original magazine design and compares its size to other historical SMGs.

The Webley Mk VI is a historically significant British service revolver, notable for its robust top-break action and WWI/WWII service history. However, modern reviews highlight its significant drawbacks, including unreliable cylinder timing, slow reloads compared to modern firearms like Glocks, and the presence of reproduction parts in some examples. While its craftsmanship and historical connection make it a desirable collector's item, its practical utility for modern shooting is limited.

The CETME C2 (CB-64) is a Spanish submachine gun inspired by the Sterling SMG but with significant internal improvements. It features a unique bolt-lock charging handle and an internal safety wedge to prevent slam fires. While visually similar to the Sterling, parts are not interchangeable, and it uses a straight 30-round magazine. The C2 was chambered in 9mm Parabellum and 9mm Largo, replacing older Star submachine guns.

The Sterling S11 was a 1965 prototype SMG designed by Frank Waters to be a cheaper, easier-to-produce alternative to the original Sterling SMG, utilizing a stamped receiver. Key features include an offset barrel and sights, interchangeable Sterling magazines, a Lanchester-style folding stock, and dual bayonet lugs for No. 5 and L1A1 bayonets. Despite innovative design elements like a ratcheting charging handle, technical flaws and high tooling costs led to its cancellation in 1967.

The Webley MK VI, a quintessential British handgun produced from 1915 to the 1960s, features a robust top-break design with automatic ejection. While historically significant and aesthetically pleasing, its trigger pull is noted as poor compared to contemporary revolvers. The firearm chambers .455 Mark II ammunition, with .45 ACP conversions posing safety risks.

This video provides an immersive auditory experience of being shot at by various historical firearms, including the Virginia Long Rifle, Brown Bess, and Baker Rifle. It establishes a baseline with a modern 14.5 URGI rifle and highlights the distinct sound profiles of each weapon, emphasizing the differences between smoothbore and rifled black powder projectiles. The demonstration is conducted by Administrative Results, offering an experimental and authoritative perspective on historical ballistics.

This video provides an expert-level demonstration of the unique breech-loading mechanism of the Ferguson Rifle, a rare flintlock from the American Revolutionary War. The host, demonstrating high authority and historical focus, shows the trigger guard rotation for quick reloading compared to muzzleloaders. The demonstration highlights the historical significance and innovative design of this 18th-century firearm.

This video tests the destructive power of an M134D Minigun on a ballistic gel torso. It highlights the extreme rate of fire and the devastating effect of 7.62x51mm NATO rounds. Expert insights from Dillon Aero are provided, discussing the weapon's mechanics and history.

This video provides an in-depth look at the MG-42 machine gun, demonstrating its legendary rate of fire and quick-change barrel system. It explores the weapon's historical significance, its evolution into the MG-3, and the experience of being under fire from such a weapon. The content also touches on technical aspects like caliber conversion and ergonomics, offering a comprehensive review for firearms enthusiasts.