Videos tagged with Stgw 90

This video focuses on the "Free Stgw 90," which is the civilian designation for the Swiss Army's standard issue rifle, the SIG SG 550 (Sturmgewehr 90). The title suggests a potential giveaway, a review, or a discussion of how to obtain one. Given the nature of firearm availability in different regions, this could be a unique opportunity for viewers in countries where these rifles are less common or regulated differently. The video will likely explore the rifle's features, historical context, and possibly its performance.

This YouTube video from 9 Hole Reviews features the SIG 550, also known as the Stgw 90, often referred to as the "Swiss Kalashnikov." The content includes a 500-yard course of fire showcasing the rifle's performance. Additionally, the video offers a discussion with a Swiss infantry officer, providing unique insights into the firearm's operational context and history. The description also links to related content on Forgotten Weapons' Utreon, Patreon, and Floatplane channels, along with merchandise.

This video features a practical accuracy test of the SG550 (also known as Stgw 90, FASS 90, or PE 90) rifle, a symbol of Swiss marksmanship. The test extends to 500 yards, evaluating the rifle's performance, particularly with its diopter sights. The content includes interviews with Mike from Bloke on the Range and Brodie, a Swiss Army Infantry Officer, discussing the SG550's cultural significance and military/civilian competition use. The video highlights the rifle's reputation for accuracy and reliability, noting the limited testing seen in North America due to cost. It also mentions the rifle's 20-inch barrel and compares it to the American M16A2.

This video explores the W+F Bern C42 and E22 rifles, prototypes submitted for the Swiss military's Sturmgewehr 90 trials. The C42 is chambered in 5.56mm, while the E22 uses 6.45x48mm. Both feature a rotating bolt with a long-stroke gas piston, drawing parallels to the Stgw 57 in ergonomics. Carbine and rifle variants were offered, with interchangeable barrels. The rifles also boasted bayonet lugs, grenade launching capabilities, and bipods, features absent on carbines. Ultimately, these designs lost to SIG due to superior accuracy and a critically flawed charging handle design that was easily lost, a significant issue for Swiss reservist doctrine.