This video explores the PHP MV-9, the first Croatian pistol developed by Marko Vukovic. Initially designed for the Yugoslav Peoples' Army in the late 1980s, the pistol was adopted by the newly formed Croatian armed forces in 1991 as the PHP ("Prvi Hrvatski Pistolj" - First Croatian Pistol) MV-9. The video details the design's evolution with a second model featuring a shorter barrel and simplified disassembly introduced in 1994. Approximately 5,000 early and 11,000 late pattern pistols were produced until 1995. The PHP was instrumental for IM Metal's entry into mass firearms production, paving the way for future designs like the HS-95 and VHS series. The content also thanks HS Produkt for access to early prototypes, highlighting the importance of learning from past designs.
This video examines Marko Vukovic's V.M.18 prototype machine pistol, a step in the development of Croatian pistols leading to the XD line. Heavily influenced by the Walther P38, the V.M.18 features a double-stack, double-feed 18-round magazine and selective fire. Presented to the Yugoslav military in 1987, it was rejected due to cost. Following Croatia's independence in 1991, it was revisited and became the basis for the PHP (First Croatian Pistol). The video thanks HS Produkt for access to the prototype.
This video explores the Kordun pistol, a unique double-stack Tokarev-chambered firearm developed in Yugoslavia by Marko Vukovic. Designed in 1985 for the Yugoslav Peoples' Army as a softer-shooting and higher-capacity alternative to the standard M57 Tokarev, the Kordun features a short recoil, flapper-locked action. Despite its pleasant shooting characteristics, it was ultimately rejected due to its complexity and difficult disassembly. The video highlights the Kordun's historical significance as an early design from a key figure in Croatian firearm manufacturing (IM Metal and later HS Produkt) and showcases a prototype.
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