Mae fires the WWI Frommer Stop

Published on June 3, 2017
Duration: 2:10

This guide details the live-fire testing of the WWI-era Frommer Stop pistol, focusing on its operation with two types of .32 caliber ammunition. The video demonstrates the pistol's unique long recoil action and compares the accuracy of .32 ACP and .32 Frommer rounds at 30 feet. Instruction from an experienced shooter highlights safe handling and comparative performance.

Quick Summary

The WWI Frommer Stop pistol operates via a long recoil system. Live-fire tests comparing .32 ACP and .32 Frommer ammunition at 30 feet showed no significant difference in target grouping, indicating comparable performance for this firearm and distance.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Title Card
  2. 00:05Loading .32 ACP
  3. 00:10Firing Frommer Stop with .32 ACP
  4. 00:25Slow-motion Action Analysis
  5. 01:09Target Results .32 ACP
  6. 01:17Loading .32 Frommer
  7. 01:44Target Results .32 Frommer
  8. 01:50Video Outro & Context

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Frommer Stop operate?

The Frommer Stop operates using a long recoil system. This means the barrel and the slide recoil together for a short distance before unlocking, allowing the spent casing to be ejected and a new round chambered.

What ammunition was tested in the Frommer Stop?

The video tested two types of .32 caliber ammunition: standard .32 ACP and a specific .32 Frommer round. Both were fired from the Frommer Stop pistol at a distance of 30 feet.

Was there a noticeable accuracy difference between .32 ACP and .32 Frommer in the Frommer Stop?

According to the test results shown on paper targets at 30 feet, there was no significant difference in bullet grouping between the .32 ACP and .32 Frommer ammunition when fired from the Frommer Stop.

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