This video delves into the history and design of the Colt SMG, one of the earliest 9mm AR-15 variants. It details how Colt adapted the CAR-15 platform to chamber 9x19mm rounds, utilizing Uzi-style magazines with modifications. The description highlights the firearm's closed-bolt, hammer-fired, simple blowback action and efforts to manage its rate of fire. While acknowledging its moderate sales success for Colt, the video also touches upon its reliability issues and mentions specialized variants like the DoE "briefcase gun" and the DEA suppressed model, noting their limited commercial appeal. The content serves as a historical and technical overview of this niche firearm.
This video explores the Vila Velebita, a unique Croatian submachine gun born out of necessity during the Homeland War. Designed by Juraj Đelalije, it showcases a "made in a shed" ethos, drawing inspiration from the Yugoslav M56 and German MP40. Chambered in 9mm Parabellum and utilizing modified Uzi magazines, only a limited number were produced, likely under 200. The footage was filmed at the Croatian Police Museum in Zagreb.
This video explores the Pleter M91, a high-quality submachine gun manufactured in Croatia. The firearm is noted for its simple design, factory production line, and investment in tooling like polymer molds, indicating aspirations for large-scale production. Approximately 4500 units were produced, making it the most common Croatian domestic submachine gun. Mechanically, it shares similarities with the Sten, particularly in its bolt design. It utilizes Uzi magazines and is chambered in 9mm. A small number of models featured vented barrels and suppressors. The video credits the Croatian Police Museum (Muzej Policije) in Zagreb for providing access to film this rare firearm.
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