Videos tagged with US SOCOM

This YouTube video focuses on the US SOCOM MK22 Sniper Rifle. While the description is minimal, it highlights a channel membership option. The title itself indicates the primary subject matter will be this specific sniper rifle, likely involving an examination or demonstration of its features and capabilities relevant to special operations forces.

This video from 9 Hole Reviews examines the FN SCAR 16 (Light) through a practical accuracy lens, focusing on its performance under speed pressure. The reviewer highlights the SCAR 16's development stemming from the US SOCOM Mk16 project as an M4 replacement, acknowledging its under-development in early stages but FN's subsequent refinements. The video aims to explore how this less common rifle, often overshadowed by AR-15 variants and HK rifles, performs when accuracy is paramount during rapid shooting. It also mentions accessing a Practical Accuracy Scoreboard via Patreon and promotes supporter Slate Black Industries with a discount code.

This TFBTV episode features James Reeves interviewing SIG Sauer about their MG 338, also known as the M250. This belt-fed machine gun is notably lightweight (under 20lbs) and chambered in .338 Norma Magnum, offering an effective range of up to 2000 meters. It utilizes a short-stroke gas piston system and SIG's proprietary recoil mitigation. The MG 338 can be re-chambered to 7.62x51mm and has been purchased by US SOCOM. The video highlights its advantages over older machine guns like the M240 and M2, its development history, and its inclusion in the Call of Duty franchise as the RAAL Machine Gun.

This video delves into the Milkor M32 and M32A1 40mm grenade launchers, tracing their origins back to South Africa and designer Andries Piek. It highlights the adoption of the M32A1 rotary multiple grenade launcher by the USMC in 2012. The description details the evolution from the original M32, used by US SOCOM, to the improved M32A1 with its shorter barrel, enhanced strength, and capability to fire medium-velocity grenades. This upgrade significantly increases its effective range from 375m to 800m, offering larger grenade payloads and greater on-target effectiveness.

This video provides a practical accuracy test of the FN SCAR 17 rifle, pushing it out to 800 yards after nearly 2,000 rounds. The reviewer highlights the rifle's development by US SOCOM and its characteristics as a lightweight, accurate battle rifle that handles like a carbine. The video discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the SCAR 17 and features the Trijicon AccuPower 1-8x28mm Riflescope. Discount information for Slate Black Industries MLOK accessories and a Patreon link for channel support are also included.

This video from TFBTV provides an in-depth look at the Heckler & Koch Mark 23 SOCOM pistol, a formidable .45 caliber handgun designed for US Special Operations Command. The hosts praise its match-grade accuracy, exceptional reliability, and substantial size, noting its adoption by various SOCOM units after winning the Offensive Handgun Weapon System competition. The review also features the Mark 23 equipped with a KAC suppressor, highlighting its capabilities as a suppressed firearm.

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.