Videos tagged with James Rupley

This video promotes the "Small Arms of the Cold War: NATO Battle Rifles" book, focusing on the historical context and iconic designs of battle rifles used by NATO forces. It details the strategic differences between NATO's full-power cartridges and the Eastern bloc's intermediate cartridges. The book covers over 70 models, organized by type, including notable rifles like the FAL, G3, M14, AR-10, and MAS, with a chapter dedicated to precursors and others. The book features historical insights from Ian McCollum and photography by James Rupley, providing a comprehensive look at these often under-documented firearms.

This video provides a detailed book review of "Vickers Guide H&K Volume 2 (SMG & PDW)". The reviewer highlights the book's extensive photographic coverage of Heckler & Koch submachine guns and PDWs, focusing on the MP5 and MP7 families, as well as various experimental programs like SMG I, SMG II, SMG 2000, HK50, and HK54A1. The review notes the expanded photography compared to Volume I, covering prototypes through recent improvements, including tactical light systems and covert briefcases. While acknowledging a slight reduction in historical text, the reviewer praises it as the most comprehensive photographic resource on the subject.

This YouTube video announces the pre-order of a new book from Headstamp Publishing titled "Tobacco of the Emperor." The book, authored by Patrick Phillips and photographed by James Rupley, focuses on Japanese cigarettes and related materials from the turn of the 20th century to the end of World War Two. It covers the general history of tobacco in Japan, its use in the military, details on Japanese cigarette brands and packaging, associated accessories like pipes and lighters, and foreign cigarettes consumed in Japan. The book is available for pre-order through a Kickstarter campaign for another project, "Clockwork Basilisk," and can be purchased as a standalone item or an add-on. A special "Japanese bundle" combining this book with "Swords of the Emperor" and exclusive extras is also offered.

This video provides a detailed book review of the Second Edition of the Vickers Guide to the AR-15, Volume 1. The reviewer highlights the significant expansion of the new edition, which includes 300 more pages, extensive new photography, and expanded commentary from multiple authors, including Chris Bartocci and Daniel Watters. Key additions mentioned are sections on AR magazines and an explanation of the M16A2 update program. The review also points out the inclusion of photographs from the estate of Colt engineer Rob Roy, showcasing unusual models and experimental testing. The book is recommended for those interested in the early development of the AR-15 and for builders of reproduction models.

This video reviews the "Vickers Guide - WWII Germany, Volume 2" book, a coffee-table style publication focusing on German semi-automatic and select-fire rifles, machine guns, and last-ditch arms from WWII. It also covers presentation pistols. The reviewer highlights the book's exceptional photography and mentions their own contribution as an author. Specific rare firearms noted include various FG-42 patterns, a Grossfuss StG, an StG45(H), MG-30, MKb42(W), and a folding-stock G33/40. The book is presented as a visually appealing and informative resource for enthusiasts of German WWII small arms, rather than a strict reference manual.

This episode of The Gun Collective (TGC) Podcast features an interview with James Rupley, discussing the Vickers Guide series and other relevant news. Hosted by Adam Kraut and Jon Patton, the podcast offers insights from a firearms expert, likely focusing on historical firearm documentation and potentially modern applications. The description also includes promotional links for TGC's Patreon, merchandise, and sponsor deals, encouraging audience engagement and support.

This video is a book review of the "Vickers Guide WWII Germany (Volume I)", which focuses on handguns, submachine guns, and bolt-action rifles, including sniper variants and foreign arms used by the German military during World War II. The reviewer highlights the book's exceptional photography and its intent as a collector's item for perusing and admiring, rather than in-depth research. The reviewer also discloses their contribution to the text sections of the book.

This YouTube video is a book review of "Vickers Guide AR15 Volume II" by Larry Vickers and James Rupley. The review highlights that the second volume shifts focus from the early development of the AR-15 (covered in Volume I) to more modern iterations of the platform. It details the inclusion of foreign-made AR variants (Diemaco, Norinco, HK), the development of piston-driven AR models (Colt experimental, T65, HK 416, HK 417), and modern 7.62mm NATO AR-10 type rifles (M110, L129A1). The reviewer expresses pleasant surprise that the book leans into military applications rather than just commercial or competition models, finding the comparisons of different military iterations and accessories interesting.