The Russians made the PDW that NATO couldn't make #p90 #mp7 #gun #nato #gunbad #nfa #atf #shorts

Published on August 23, 2023
Duration: 0:54

This video delves into the historical development of double-stack magazines, tracing their origins to John Browning and Dieudonné Saive's work on the Hi-Power. It critically examines Russia's approach to Personal Defense Weapons (PDWs) by developing high-pressure 9mm armor-piercing ammunition (like 7N31/7N21) for existing platforms, contrasting this with NATO's PDW caliber development. The speaker, demonstrating high expertise, suggests FN could have optimized the P90 with AP 9mm rounds instead of a proprietary caliber.

Quick Summary

Russia's PDW strategy involved developing high-pressure 9mm (+P) armor-piercing ammunition with tungsten/steel cores for platforms like the PP-2000. This contrasted with NATO's approach, which sometimes focused on entirely new calibers. The Hi-Power pistol, by Browning and Saive, pioneered the double-stack 9mm magazine, influencing modern firearm design.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Double-Stack Magazine History
  2. 00:18Russian PDW Ammunition Strategy
  3. 00:35Critique of FN P90 Design

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Russia's approach to developing Personal Defense Weapons (PDWs)?

Russia focused on developing high-pressure 9mm (+P) ammunition with armor-piercing capabilities, utilizing tungsten and steel cores. This allowed them to enhance existing platforms like the PP-2000 without adopting entirely new calibers, contrasting with some NATO PDW development strategies.

How did John Browning and Dieudonné Saive influence modern firearm design?

John Browning and Dieudonné Saive collaborated on the Hi-Power pistol, which established the standard for double-stack 9mm magazines. This design innovation significantly increased ammunition capacity and influenced subsequent magazine geometry in many modern firearms.

What is a key criticism of the FN P90's design strategy?

A notable criticism is that FN could have potentially developed an armor-piercing 9mm load for the P90 instead of relying on its proprietary 5.7x28mm caliber. This might have offered better logistical compatibility and utilized existing ammunition infrastructure, though magazine geometry presented challenges.

What distinguishes Russian 9mm AP ammunition?

Russian 9mm Armor-Piercing (AP) ammunition, such as 7N31 and 7N21, is characterized by its use of tungsten and steel cores. This construction allows it to achieve superior penetration against hardened targets compared to standard ball ammunition.

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