Slow Motion Colt Open Bolt LMG

This guide details the unique charging procedure for the UK vz.59, emphasizing the pistol grip's dual role as a charging handle. It also covers the specific belt-loading mechanism and provides critical feedback on recoil management and situational awareness during live fire, as assessed by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. The assessment highlights control challenges in full-auto compared to other contemporary machine guns.

This guide demonstrates the proper technique for loading and firing the Finnish M/39 rifle. It covers using a stripper clip for efficient loading, aiming with iron sights, and the critical bolt cycling process between shots for rapid follow-up. The instruction is delivered by an experienced shooter, highlighting proficient firearm handling.

This guide details the operation of the Lahti L39 Antitank Rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons. It covers manual bolt cycling using the integrated crank handle and magazine insertion. Crucially, it emphasizes a critical safety warning regarding hand placement near the action due to violent recoil and muzzle blast. The Lahti L39 is a semi-automatic rifle that locks open after each shot, requiring manual manipulation to chamber the next round.

This video demonstrates the destructive power of a shotgun slug in slow motion, specifically using a Beretta 1301 Tactical. It highlights the firearm's action cycling, ejection, and the significant impact of a slug on a money target. The demonstration showcases the firearm's operational mechanics under stress and the visual effects of firing.

This video demonstrates the process a Range Safety Officer might undertake when inspecting a 1944 Mosin Nagant rifle. It covers safe handling, visual inspection, loading procedures, and firing the rifle in an outdoor setting. The demonstration emphasizes the importance of safety checks and proper operation of this historical bolt-action firearm.

This guide details the unique rotary magazine loading and operation of the 1898 Krag rifle, as demonstrated by Karl Kasarda. It covers how to load loose rounds via a side gate and the function of the magazine cut-off lever for single-shot or rapid cycling. The instruction emphasizes the historical military preference for this system.

This video offers a highly critical, historically grounded analysis of the M14 rifle's shortcomings, attributing its failure to flawed US Ordnance Corps decisions regarding cartridge standardization and weapon design. The speaker, an expert in small arms, details how political motivations and resistance to innovation led to the adoption of an inadequate weapon system, contrasting it with superior alternatives like the AR-10 and FN FAL. The analysis highlights the detrimental impact of these decisions on US military effectiveness, particularly in Vietnam.

This expert-level entry details the M16's troubled introduction in Vietnam, debunking myths of inherent design flaws. It highlights how political decisions, procurement issues, and ammunition choices, rather than the core design by Eugene Stoner, led to early reliability problems. The entry emphasizes the mechanical evolution from the AR-15 to the M16A1 and the critical role of chrome lining, proper maintenance, and correct ammunition in establishing the platform's eventual success.

This guide, drawing on the expertise of a former Colt employee and AR-15 SME Hank Tatro, details the critical role of AR-15/M16 buffers. It explains how buffer design evolved to manage bolt carrier bounce caused by increased firing rates and different ammunition types. The guide emphasizes selecting the correct buffer for specific firearm configurations and warns against improper mixing and matching, particularly for duty applications. It covers standard rifle and carbine buffers, as well as H, H2, H3, and specialized 9mm buffers, providing insights into their construction and application.

This comprehensive review by Chris Bartocci, a recognized expert with extensive military armory experience, debunks common myths surrounding the Beretta M9/92FS. Bartocci details the pistol's history, including its selection over the M1911, and addresses controversies like slide failures, attributing them to ammunition and high usage rather than design flaws. He highlights the evolution of critical components like the locking block and discusses magazine reliability issues, offering practical insights for owners and enthusiasts.