Videos tagged with Military Testing

This video features @Mrgunsngear sharing his expert opinion on the top 5 most reliable handguns of all time. His selections are based on extensive research, including military testing, and his personal experience as an Army armorer. The video encourages viewers to subscribe for unbiased reviews and supports the channel through Patreon and Super Thanks.

This video delves into the Bergmann MP35 submachine gun, highlighting its unique design features, including its right-side magazine feed and ejection, and its progressive trigger mechanism. It traces the firearm's lineage from Theodore Emil Bergmann, the son of the famed pistol designer, and its production history involving Schutz & Larsen, Walther, and Junkers & Ruh. The MP35's mechanical aspects are analyzed, particularly its charging handle's similarity to Mauser bolt-action rifles, and its adoption by non-Wehrmacht entities like police and the SS during WWII. The video emphasizes the unusual operational choices made by Bergmann.

This TFBTV video, "KeyMod Sucks - Now With More Proof!", presents data from NSWC-Crane tests requested by USSOCOM, aiming to definitively prove MLOK's superiority over KeyMod. Host Patrick breaks down the findings, suggesting MLOK outperforms KeyMod in most measurable aspects. The video promotes sponsors Proxibid, Ventura Munitions, and Hoppe's No. 9 Gun Bore Cleaner, and encourages viewers to support TFBTV via Patreon. The content focuses on accessory mounting systems for firearms.

This video delves into the Grant Hammond .45 ACP pistol, a design that arrived too late for the major 1907 US military trials but was nonetheless presented to the military for consideration. While Hammond's earlier designs were complex, the .45 ACP version featured a simplified short-recoil mechanism with a vertically-sliding locking block. Prototypes even had an automatic magazine ejection feature when empty, though this was later removed. Despite undergoing military testing in 1917-1918 and proving accurate, the pistol was ultimately deemed not durable or reliable enough for further adoption. The description also references another of Hammond's prototype pistols with a hybrid blow-forward and long recoil operation in .32 ACP.

This video explores Colt's "Unicorn" CMG-3, a rare 7.62mm NATO belt-fed light machine gun developed in the early/mid 1970s. It was an evolution of the earlier CMG-2, designed to offer M60-like firepower in a lighter package for special operations. Despite its innovative design and light weight (around 18 pounds), the CMG-3 faced challenges with receiver durability, fracturing after approximately 35,000 rounds. Colt's efforts to improve the design came too late to secure a contract. The video features a test fire of one of the two surviving CMG-3 prototypes, highlighting its unique features and historical significance.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Pancor Jackhammer, a rare and unique select-fire combat shotgun designed in the 1980s. The presenter details its innovative mechanism, inspired by historical firearms like the Mannlicher 1894 and Nagant revolvers. While the prototype was heavy and slow to reload, it proved the concept's viability. Later models were submitted to the US military but ultimately rejected after destructive testing, though they performed well. The sole surviving prototype, once owned by Movie Gun Services, is now the focus of the video, though it could not be fired due to liability. The video highlights its appearances in popular culture due to its distinctive design and offers a comprehensive tour of its mechanics.

This video explores the history and details of the .45 ACP Luger, dispelling common myths about its origins and production. The creator clarifies that more than two guns were made for US military testing, with only two specific guns intended for trials. The video highlights key differences between the trials guns and other experimental .45 ACP Lugers, such as grip angle (60 degrees for trials vs. 55.5 degrees for others) and cartridge length. It emphasizes that the .45 ACP Lugers in the US today are authentic DWM productions but were manufactured for purposes other than the US military trials, potentially for commercial sales or interest from other nations. The creator references historical trial reports and past auction data to support these claims, offering a nuanced understanding of these rare firearms.

This video analyzes a rare factory prototype of the Colt Offensive Handgun, designed for the US SOCOM's Offensive Handgun Weapon System program in the early 1990s. The handgun features a rotating barrel, double-action trigger with manual safety and decocker, and a single-stack 10-round magazine. Despite its unique design, only around 30 were produced as the H&K USP was ultimately selected for further development. The example shown sold for $5,750.

This video highlights a significant malfunction experienced by a Mossberg 590A1 shotgun during testing, contrasting it with a functioning Mossberg 500. The content emphasizes the unreliability of the 590A1, questioning its suitability for demanding applications like combat, and humorously touches on unrelated topics. The focus remains on the firearm's failure and the performance comparison between the two Mossberg models.