Select-fire Rifles
Shooting the HK G41: Like an HK33 But Worse
We took a look at the history and mechanics of the G41 yesterday; now it’s time to actually try it out on the range… It, ah, did not go so well. But I did get […]
Slow motion
Conversion
Neophytou Gas-Operated .22 Rimfire Conversion for the R4/Galil
Today we are looking at – and shooting – a one of a kind .22 rimfire conversion kit for the Galil developed by South African designer Tony Neophytou (better known for the Neostead shotgun, Neopup […]
Conversion
South African Army .22 Rimfire Conversion for the R4
In order to allow cheaper and simpler training of troops, the South African Defense Forces adopted a .22 rimfire conversion kit for their R4 rifles. The system was developed by an engineer named Willie Klotz […]
Machine pistol
Shooting the Stechkin: How Does It Measure Up?
I have been curious to try shooting a Stechkin machine pistol for a while, and now thanks to Movie Armaments Group in Toronto, I have a chance to! I hate to be a downer, but […]
Select-fire Rifles
Shooting the Full Auto XM-8 Carbine
Thanks to H&K and to Trijicon for range access, we are out today shooting an original and authentic XM-8 carbine! The XM-8 family are relatively bulky guns; moreso than one would expect from seeing photos […]
Belt-fed
Shooting the Stoner: Mk23, Bren, and 63A Carbine
Is the Stoner 63 really as good of a gun as everyone says? Today is my first opportunity to try one out on the range, and I’m going to look at it in three different […]
Machine pistol
H&K VP-70M on the Range: How Useful is the Burst Fire?
After looking at the history and mechanics of the VP-70 yesterday, we are heading out to the range to try it out (and thanks to Trijicon for generously offering use of their range!). I am […]
Slow motion
Shooting the S&W Model 76 – the Original!
This S&W 76 is being sold by Morphys on October 30, 2018. I have long been told that the Smith & Wesson Model 76 is a very nice submachine gun to shoot, despite its rather […]
Slow motion
Shooting the Thompsons: Comparing the 1921, 21/28, and M1A1
These Thompsons are all being sold by Morphys on October 30, 2018: Model 1921 (transferrable), Model 1921/28 overstamp (transferrable), and M1A1 (pre-86 dealer sample). Having gone through the whole series of Thompson submachine guns, not […]
Select-fire Rifles
Shooting the M14: Full Auto Really Uncontrollable?
This M14 is being sold by Morphys on October 30, 2018. Today we are out shooting the H&R M14 “Guerrilla Gun” prototype, but fitted with a standard M14 stock and barrel. With these parts, it […]