Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter 🗞️https://tinyurl.com/9HoleReviews or https://tinyurl.com/SlateBlack Frohe Weihnachten! 🎄 The FG42 Type I was a marvel that it even existed. With a short development time and an impossible set of requirements, the Luftwaffe indeed ended up with a "Paratrooper's Rifle" that was shorter and lighter than a Kar98k, capable of firing open bolt full auto and closed bolt semi auto... but was it truly that easy of a development? Developing and designing new firearms is a DIFFICULT process. Most people forget. Earlier we worked with Smith Machine Group who loaned us their prototype FG42 Type 1 to get our hands on some familiarization for the system. We must emphasize that this is the prototype S/N 0001, and not the production models that actually work very well. The machine work was impressive on the automatic rifle, but there were certainly issues with the rifle operations. While most would likely be upset and send the weapon back, we wanted to further diagnose it and see if there was anything that we could do to fix it, which sent us on a path to further understand some the problems that the Germans likely faced during the development of the FG42, and why some of those interesting design characteristics never did carry onto modern weapon designs. Special thanks to: Ian @ForgottenWeapons Karl @InrangeTv Stick with us, this was a bumpy ride, but the prototype rifle is back with SMG and will return to the show once we get the issues ironed out! Consider supporting us via Patreon 👉 http://www.patreon.com/9HoleReviews (you an also access the Practical Accuracy Scoreboard here) Observer setup seen here powered by: - Vortex Optics Razor HD Spotting Scope 27-60x85 Angled https://amzn.to/2M3zTGP - Vortex Optics Pro GT Tripod https://amzn.to/2X7j6sL - Phone Skope Lollipop Universal Digiscoping kit https://amzn.to/2ZK50zk Consider visiting our supporter @SlateBlackIndustries 👉 Discount Code "9HOLE" for MLOK accessories Shopping on Amazon? Do you like sweet [yet tasteful] gun morale patches? Shopping with this link costs you nothing, but helps support our channel 👉 https://amzn.to/3trn9ju This video's editing by Agency Communications LLC Music by Tyops (THANKS!!!) __________________________________________________________________ We love mail: 9 Hole Reviews 21175 Tomball Pkwy. No. 480 Houston, Texas 77070