This video appears to be a review or comparison of a firearm, focusing on an "American Version" of the Croatian Army's VHS-2 rifle. The title suggests a comparative element, potentially showcasing how an American-made firearm measures up to or differs from its Croatian counterpart. The description includes standard YouTube creator support elements like channel memberships and CashApp, alongside a PO Box for fan mail. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, stating all videos are filmed in a "SAFE and CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT."
This video delves into the history and development of the HS2000 pistol, a Croatian firearm that evolved into the highly successful Springfield XD. It details IM Metal's (later HS Produkt) journey from the HS95 to a polymer-framed, striker-fired design, driven by market trends and the need for a robust handgun. The narrative highlights the pistol's adoption by Croatian forces and its eventual import into the US through Intrac, leading to the Springfield Armory partnership. The video also touches upon initial US import requirements and subsequent design iterations, acknowledging the support of Jordan for providing different HS2000 variations for examination.
This video analyzes the HS-95 pistol, developed by HS Produkt in Croatia as a successor to their PHP pistols. Drawing on production experience, the HS-95 features a traditional Browning tilting-barrel action with an external DA/SA hammer. It is noted to be heavily influenced by the Zastava CZ-99 in its mechanism but styled to resemble the SIG P229. Produced from 1995 to 1998, with an estimated 15,000-20,000 units made, the HS-95 was primarily adopted by the Croatian Army. Despite being described as heavy, it was considered simple and reliable. The HS-95 was ultimately replaced by the HS2000.
This video explores the genesis of the VHS rifle, a project by IM Metal (later HS Produkt) that aimed to develop a new rifle for the Croatian Army. Influenced by French Foreign Legionnaires using the FAMAS during the Croatian Homeland War, IM Metal based their design on the FAMAS. They sought to lighten the rifle by removing the bipod and receiver extension, repositioning the charging handle, and creating a new upper handguard. Crucially, they replaced the lever-delayed action with a short-stroke gas piston system. The featured rifle is the original FAMAS prototype, representing the initial stages of this development, which would eventually lead to the VHS-1. The video highlights the FAMAS layout, ergonomics, and the transition to a gas piston system.
This video from Brownells Gun Tech features Keith Ford showcasing the Springfield Armory Hellion, a semi-automatic rifle introduced in 2022. Based on the Croatian HS Produkt VHS-2, it's a bullpup design chambered in 5.56 NATO. The review highlights its short-stroke gas piston operation, full-length Picatinny rail with integrated flip-up sights, 16" barrel with an adjustable gas block, and adjustable length-of-pull. The video also emphasizes its ambidextrous features, including the charging handle and safety selector, and its ability to switch ejection direction. Keith demonstrates the field-stripping process, revealing the recoil spring within the stock and a balanced bolt-carrier group. The review touches on its unique recoil impulse compared to an AR-15 and its compatibility with standard AR-15 magazines, with an easy conversion to H&K G36 magazines.
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