American Machine Guns of WW2

This guide details the unique operation of the M3 Grease Gun, emphasizing its internal crank-style charging mechanism and blowback, open-bolt action. The video, featuring Hank Strange, demonstrates the loading procedure and live-fire characteristics, highlighting its historical context as a World War II era submachine gun. The demonstration provides insights into its cyclic rate and intended use for suppressive fire.

This guide details shooting techniques for the PAWS ZX-7, a .45 ACP adaptation of the Sterling submachine gun. It covers transitioning from semi-automatic to full-automatic fire, emphasizing active recoil control by pushing forward against the firearm's backward pressure. The guide also highlights the noticeable effect of a fully loaded 30-round .45 ACP magazine on balance and handling.

This guide details the technique for shooting the M3A1 Grease Gun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers cocking the weapon using the thumb hole, loading the .45 ACP magazine, and understanding its low rate of fire for controllability. The guide also touches upon the unique dust cover safety mechanism and handling characteristics.

This guide details the handling and live-fire demonstration of the Reising M50 submachine gun. It covers visual inspection, loading procedures with a 20-round .45 ACP magazine, chambering a round, and engaging targets in both semi-automatic and full-automatic modes. The demonstration emphasizes proper range safety and showcases the firearm's cyclic rate and recoil characteristics, including slow-motion analysis of spent casing ejection.

This video provides a detailed look at the Reising M50 submachine gun, demonstrating its operation in both semi-automatic and full-automatic modes. The instructor, exhibiting high authority and expertise, showcases safe firearm handling, proper recoil management, and the successful operation of this vintage NFA-regulated firearm, even in challenging winter conditions. Key visual elements include close-ups of the selector markings, compensator, magazine insertion, and slow-motion ejection of .45 ACP brass.

This guide details the loading and firing technique for the Reising M50 submachine gun, as demonstrated by an expert with high proficiency in historical automatic firearms. It covers magazine insertion, the unique under-barrel charging handle operation, sight alignment, and transitioning between semi-automatic and full-automatic fire, emphasizing safe handling and recoil management.

This guide details the process of loading the unique top-mounted magazine for the FN PS90 and preparing the firearm for firing. It covers magazine removal, horizontal cartridge loading, reinsertion, charging, and safety engagement, as demonstrated by a firearms enthusiast. The video also briefly showcases the integrated optic and live-fire performance with low recoil.

This guide details the firing and ejection process for the French Mle 1892 Lebel Revolver, as demonstrated by a firearms enthusiast. It covers safe loading of 8mm Lebel cartridges into the unique right-swinging cylinder and the subsequent ejection of spent casings using the integrated ejector rod. Proper handling and range safety are emphasized throughout.

This guide details the technique for firing the MP40 in full-auto, as demonstrated by an experienced shooter. It covers weapon overview, first-person firing, third-person range shooting, and slow-motion action sequences. The instruction emphasizes proper handling, recoil control during bursts, and reloading procedures.

This guide details the process of loading and firing the Mauser Kar98k using a 5-round stripper clip, as demonstrated by an experienced shooter. It covers the technique for efficient loading, safe handling, and effective bolt manipulation for follow-up shots, emphasizing proper sight alignment and consistent target engagement in various conditions.