Full-Auto Reising M50

Published on June 28, 2019
Duration: 4:30

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.

Quick Summary

The Reising M50, a Harrington & Richardson submachine gun chambered in .45 ACP, operates via a delayed blowback action and features 'SAFE', 'Semi-Auto', and 'Full-Auto' fire modes. It utilizes a 20-round stick magazine and demonstrates reliable function, even in challenging winter conditions, with a cyclic rate of fire around 750-900 RPM.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Visual Inspection
  2. 00:26Selector Markings
  3. 00:40First-Person Shooting
  4. 01:11Range Demonstration - Shooter 1
  5. 01:24Winter Range Session
  6. 01:39Slow Motion Analysis
  7. 02:38POV Magazine Change
  8. 04:11Final Full-Auto Burst

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the fire modes of the Reising M50?

The Reising M50 features three fire modes indicated by its selector switch: 'SAFE' for safe storage and handling, 'S.A.' for Semi-Automatic fire (one round per trigger pull), and 'F.A.' for Full-Automatic fire (continuous firing while the trigger is depressed).

What caliber is the Reising M50 and what is its magazine capacity?

The Reising M50 is chambered in .45 ACP caliber and typically uses a 20-round double-stack, single-feed stick magazine. The video clearly shows the insertion of this magazine type.

How does the Reising M50 perform in different conditions?

The video demonstrates the Reising M50's reliability even in snowy conditions, with multiple shooters successfully engaging targets during a winter range session, highlighting its robust design.

What is the rate of fire for the Reising M50 in full-auto?

The Reising M50 has an approximate cyclic rate of fire ranging from 750 to 900 rounds per minute when set to full-automatic mode, as shown in the range demonstration.

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