This Q&A video delves into the history and evolution of Finnish small arms, from early designs like the Suomi submachine gun and its comparison to the PPSh-41, to the Maxim guns, and the development of various rifles including the RK95 and the new Sako AR. The discussion touches upon the influence of Soviet weaponry, the unique Finnish approach to arms development and modification, and even touches on Finnish culture and gun laws. It explores iconic Finnish firearms and their potential for wider adoption, as well as calibers like 7.62x54R and 7.62x53R. The video is presented by Forgotten Weapons, indicating a focus on historical and technical aspects of firearms.
This video features the SAKO RK92, described as the civilian variant of the Finnish military's RK95 rifle. The content creator had the opportunity to have this rifle on their channel and had "Army Ranger" @BlueJeanOperator test it out during the Finnish Brutality event. The description also notes that all magazines used in the video have a capacity of less than 29 rounds and provides links to support the channel, including merchandise and Patreon.
This video from Forgotten Weapons explores the RK95, Finland's modernized AK rifle. Developed in the late 1980s and adopted in 1995, it features an improved folding stock, a new gas block with a cutoff, a rifle grenade launcher capability, a simplified aperture sight, and optics rail fittings. The RK95 fires the 7.62x39mm cartridge, sharing it with the older RK62. Production ran from 1995 to 1998, with 20,000 units manufactured for active Finnish Defense Forces units. The video showcases an example from Sako's factory museum.
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