Videos tagged with Marstar

This video offers a direct comparison between the Yugoslav PKM and the Czech UK vz.59 general-purpose machine guns. The presenter, from Forgotten Weapons, aims to determine which firearm excels as a true machine gun and also explores their performance in a semi-automatic-only configuration, noting their availability in the US. The comparison is facilitated by Marstar, who provided the firearms for examination and shooting.

This video examines and shoots the Yugoslav M49/57 submachine gun, highlighting its visual similarities to the Soviet PPSh-41 but noting significant construction differences, particularly a larger recoil spring. The presenter aims to determine its shooting characteristics in comparison to other historical submachine guns like the PPSh-41 and the Sudayev. The video thanks Marstar for providing the firearm for review.

This video features a shooting demonstration of the UK vz.59, a Czech universal machine gun. The description details its development lineage from the vz.52 family of firearms, its unique operating system combining elements of the Walther P38/Beretta pistols and vz.26 machine gun, and its caliber evolution. While not widely adopted internationally, the vz.59 and its modernized 7.62x51mm variant remain in service in its region of origin. The video thanks Marstar for providing the firearm for examination and shooting.

This video delves into the history and mechanics of the UK vz.59, a Czech universal machine gun. It highlights its development after the vz.52 family of firearms, its chambering in 7.62x54mmR, and its design features, including a pivoting locking block system similar to pistols and a long stroke gas piston. The video notes its limited international adoption but continued service in a modernized 7.62x51mm variant in its region. Thanks are given to Marstar for providing the weapon for examination and shooting.

This video examines the Polish modification of the Soviet PPS-43 submachine gun, specifically the PPS-43/52. The key change highlighted is the replacement of the original top-folding metal stock with a fixed wooden buttstock. The description suggests this modification improved shooting comfort at the expense of compactness for transport. The video aims to explore whether this tradeoff was beneficial and includes a shooting demonstration.

This video features a field test of a 90-round AK magazine. The host is joined by Clay, a Field Research Assistant for Forgotten Weapons, to assess the functionality and reliability of these extended magazines, often found at gun shows. The test uses an RPK provided by Marstar. The video aims to answer whether these high-capacity AK magazines are functional or simply junk.

This video analyzes the Czech vz61 Skorpion, exploring its design as a Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) and contrasting it with its common stock-less semi-automatic pistol variant available in the US. The presenter discusses how the small stock aids control by providing a third point of contact, even though recoil is minimal. Surprisingly, the Skorpion is found to be quite controllable when fired offhand without a stock. The video thanks Marstar for providing the firearm for examination and shooting.

This video delves into the history and mechanical intricacies of the Czech vz.61 Skorpion. It highlights the Skorpion's unique design as a personal defense weapon (PDW), developed for troops needing more firepower than a handgun but less than a rifle. The description details its compact size, suitability for concealed carry, and the mechanics behind its hammer-fired system and rate reduction. The video also mentions the use of .32ACP ammunition and thanks Marstar for providing a unit for examination and shooting.

This video reviews the Norinco M305A, a modified M14 rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm and designed to accept AK magazines. The description highlights Norinco's history of producing firearm copies for export and the M305's popularity in Canada. It details the conversion to 7.62x39mm as a relatively simple modification, emphasizing the cost-effectiveness and pleasant shooting experience of the smaller caliber compared to traditional M14s. The video thanks Marstar for providing the rifle for examination and testing.