This video from Forgotten Weapons delves into the complex world of 9mm pistol cartridges, explaining the origins and distinctions between numerous variations. It covers the ubiquitous 9mm Luger (Parabellum/NATO), along with historical and less common rounds like 9mm Largo, 9mm Browning Long, .380 Auto (9mm Kurz), 9x25 Mauser Export, 9mm Steyr, 9x18mm Ultra, and 9x18mm Makarov. The explanation focuses on their development, dimensional differences, and intended applications, highlighting why seemingly similar designations can represent very different cartridges.
This video provides an in-depth look at the Japanese Contract Steyr-Solothurn S1-100, also known as the MP34. It details the gun's origins as a workaround to Versailles Treaty restrictions, its high-quality construction, and its international sales. The specific example featured is a Japanese contract variant chambered in 7.62mm Mauser, likely captured by an American serviceman during WWII and later registered. The video highlights its original condition, with the exception of a potentially replaced barrel, and its unique markings.
This video provides a detailed look at the Steyr M1912, also known as the Steyr Hahn pistol. It highlights the pistol's unusual features, such as its fixed internal magazine fed by stripper clips and its short recoil, rotating barrel locking system. The description also lists other pistols that utilize rotating barrel designs and discusses the historical context of the M1912's production for the Austrian military during WWI, as well as its later use by the German military in WWII after being converted to 9x19mm. The 9mm Steyr cartridge is also briefly compared to the 9mm Parabellum.
This video showcases the Steyr Hahn (M1912) pistol, an interesting semi-automatic firearm chambered in 9mm Steyr. The presenter mentions its historical significance, including its rechambering for 9x19mm after the German annexation of Austria in 1938. The video highlights the gun's ability to be "talking again" and describes it as a "blast to shoot," promising more military surplus content in the future. Links to the creator's Amazon store, Patreon, USCCA, music channel, website, social media, and merchandise are provided.
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