This video explores the Armalite AR-17, a unique shotgun presented as a "shotgun from the world of tomorrow." The content focuses on this specific firearm, likely detailing its design, features, and potentially its historical context or unique appeal. The title and description suggest a review or discussion of this less common firearm.
This video delves into the Armalite AR-17, a unique shotgun from the early 1960s. The description highlights Armalite's innovative use of aluminum in firearms, stemming from their aircraft manufacturing background. The AR-17, introduced in 1964, featured an almost entirely aluminum construction, making it exceptionally lightweight (5.5 lbs) but also resulting in punishing recoil for users. It employed a short recoil action with a 10-lug bolt, a 2-round capacity, and a single-round elevator system. Despite its novel design, the AR-17 was a commercial failure due to its heavy recoil, poor swing characteristics, and limited capacity, with only about 1200 units sold out of 2000 manufactured.
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