This video review introduces the CZ USA P-09 F Nocturne, a new optic-ready duty pistol with a polymer frame. The review highlights its modular controls, updated P-09 family features, and the classic Omega trigger assembly. It discusses the interchangeable safety lever for "cocked and locked" carry and the factory-installed decocker for double-action first shots. Specifications such as chambering (9mm Luger), barrel length (4.5"), frame material (fiberglass-reinforced polymer), slide finish (black nitride), magazine capacity (19-round), and trigger pull weights are detailed. The video also mentions a compact variant and encourages viewers to join the NRA.
This video discusses the "Gas Operated Semi Automatic Firearm Exclusion Act," a proposed bill that aims to ban certain types of semi-automatic firearms based on their operating mechanisms. The description highlights that the bill is unlikely to pass but notes its broad nature, impacting various gas-operated systems including long stroke piston, short stroke piston, direct impingement, hybrid systems, blowback, and even recoil-operated firearms as defined within the bill. Links to the full story at The Reload and the official bill text are provided for further information.
This video delves into the physics of recoil in handguns, explaining why perceived recoil can differ significantly even between firearms with similar specifications. It utilizes high-speed footage to illustrate the mechanics behind recoil and relates it to Newton's Third Law. The description also links to a related video discussing blowback versus locked breech/recoil operated pistols.
This NRA Gun of the Week video reviews the Savage Arms Stance, a compact 9mm pistol designed for concealed carry, marking Savage's first pistol release since the 1920s. The review highlights its 18-degree grip angle, aggressive texturing, and interchangeable backstraps for improved handling and recoil management. A key feature is the detachable, serialized metal chassis within a polymer frame, allowing for easy color customization. The pistol boasts a 3.2-inch stainless steel barrel, front and rear cocking serrations, bilateral controls, and comes with 7-round and 8-round magazines. Options include standard iron sights or TruGlo tritium night sights, and a Viridian E-series red laser package. The video also touches on recoil characteristics on the NRA Tech Range.
This short video showcases a 1941 Johnson rifle, a World War II U.S. Marine firearm that competed with the Garand. The presenter highlights its unique recoil-operated action, contrasting it with gas-operated systems, and describes its smooth operation. The video mentions the high cost of acquiring one (around $6,000) and the enjoyable shooting experience. It prompts viewers to share their own experiences with Johnson rifles.
This "Gun of the Week" video from American Rifleman features a review of the American Tactical FXH-45 Moxie pistol. It's presented as an optic-ready, hybrid 1911-style pistol with a polymer frame and a steel slide. The review highlights its .45 ACP chambering, single-action operation, eight-round capacity, and features like Glock-style sights, a railed dust cover, and an enlarged trigger guard. The description emphasizes its affordable price point and construction details, making it an interesting option for 1911 enthusiasts looking for modern features.
This video offers a detailed look at the rare Webley-Fosbery .455 Auto Revolver, covering its conservation and function. The presenter demonstrates a tear-down and firing of this unique recoil-operated, semi-automatic revolver, comparing its complexity to the Mateba 6 Unica. While praising its shooting characteristics, the presenter notes its rarity as a deterrent to duty carry. A strong disclaimer emphasizes that this content is for learning and not a tutorial, warning against attempting repairs without proper skills. The video also promotes the creator's Patreon page.
This YouTube video focuses on the Mateba revolver, showcasing its recoil-operated mechanism with .357 Magnum rounds. It highlights the unique "ricochet action" of the firearm. The description also includes a call to action for viewers to support the channel on Patreon.
This video explores the Maxim 'Prototype', considered the first practical machine gun. It details Hiram Maxim's pioneering recoil operating system, patented in 1883, and its application in this proof-of-concept machine gun. The Prototype featured a unique hydraulic rate of fire control, adjustable from 1 to 500 rounds per minute, and a combined trigger and accelerator lever. The description highlights the rarity of this artifact, with only three known to exist, and provides information on visiting the Royal Armouries collection where one is housed.
This video delves into the history and mechanics of the Soviet PTRD-41, an iconic World War II antitank rifle. It highlights how the weapon's simple, single-shot, recoil-operated design allowed for rapid production and deployment during the initial stages of the German invasion. The description also mentions the comparable PTRS-41 and the powerful 14.5mm cartridge used by both, detailing the rifle's effectiveness against various hardened targets even after facing more heavily armored tanks.
This video delves into the historical significance and design of the MG-34, Germany's first 'universal machine gun'. It highlights its innovative concept of being adaptable for light, heavy, vehicle, fortification, and anti-aircraft roles. The description details its recoil-operated, rotating bolt mechanism, chambering in 8mm Mauser, belt-fed system with quick-change barrels, and early features like adjustable rate reducers and an optional drum magazine. The video touches upon its secretive development, phased adoption, production numbers, and eventual replacement by the MG-42 due to production efficiencies and material constraints, while acknowledging its continued use in certain applications.
This video provides an in-depth look at the SIG KE-7 Light Machine Gun, a firearm developed by Swiss designers Pal Kiraly and Gotthard End and introduced in 1929 by SIG. The KE-7 features a recoil-operated design and fires from an open bolt. Although not adopted by the Swiss military, it was exported to regions like Latin America, Ethiopia, and China, primarily chambered in 8mm Mauser. The video highlights its unique trigger mechanism, where a partial pull results in single shots and a full pull engages automatic fire, a feature more commonly seen in submachine guns of that era. The presenter thanks the Institute of Military Technology for access to the piece.
