How Does it Work: Blow Forward
This video delves into the mechanics of the 'blow forward' firearm operating system. It highlights that this less common mechanism has only been implemented in three commercial firearms: the Schwarzlose 1908, Hino-Komuro, and Mannlicher 1894. The description clarifies that while the SIG AK-53 utilizes forward barrel movement, it's in conjunction with a locked breech. The blow forward system's theoretical advantage is enhanced safety due to the bolt remaining stationary, but it comes with a significant drawback of increased felt recoil. The video implies that the advent of readily available and patented blowback systems made the blow forward mechanism largely obsolete.












