The fine folks at DSA had this rather mysterious MP5 in their reference collection, and we decided to take it out to the range to see if it would run. It's an MP-5, but chambered for .45ACP using altered M3 Grease Gun magazines. The original manufacturer is unclear; it's marked as being imported ...

In this episode we bring you our first live fire and slow motion footage! Matt had the opportunity to fire a British L2A3 Sterling submachine gun and Vic captured some great video. The Sterling was adopted by the British military in 1954 and standardised as the L2A3 in 1956. The gun featured in t...

In this live fire episode Matt gets behind a Hotchkiss ‘Portative’ light machine gun. The Hotchkiss was one of the earliest light machine guns to see general service. It was used in action by a number of countries during the First World War, the example we’re examining today is a British Mk1 Hotc...

In this live fire episode Matt gets his hands on a French Modèle 1950. The Modèle 1950 replaced the earlier Modèles 1935A & S pistols in 1951. Chambered in 9x19mm it remained in service throughout the Cold War until it was replaced by a licensed copy of the Beretta 92. The Modèle 1950 is a simple...

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In this live fire video Matt is lucky enough to puts some rounds through the an original 1944-pr...

Celebrating our 40th episode with a live fire video featuring a replica Gerat 06(H), the rifle that began the roller-delayed blowback dynasty which has included Spanish CETMEs and German HK's like the G3 and MP5. Developed by Mauser engineers from the gas operated Gerat 06, it produced a much lig...

The Madsen M50 is one of the quintessential early Cold War submachine guns. Cheap, simple and utilitarian. Be sure to check out our accompanying for this video here - https://armourersbench.com/2020/07/12/madsen-m50-live-fire/ If you enjoy our work please consider supporting us via Patreon, TAB i...

A couple of weeks ago I had the honour of taking part in a shoot at Bisley to commemorate the disbandment of the British Army’s Machine Gun Corps. For the first time in 20 years a company's worth of Vickers Guns (16 in total) were fired demonstrating their capabilities. Not only did the day illus...

In this episode Matt put some rounds through a British Bren Mk1 (Modified). Introduced in 1938, just in time for the outbreak of the Second World War. Britain entered the war with over 30,000 Brens but most of these were lost during the evacuation from Dunkirk in May 1940. Production needed to be...

Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hkbJYn [or] slateblackindustries (dot) com 👉 Newsletter Search for the Mk25 and you will likely find “The the official sidearm of the Navy SEALs” plastered on any SIG marketing material. It’s true, N...

Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hkbJYn ***We've changed the name of this to FN15 instead of the M4A1 because that's more apt. We have re-filmed this with a true Colt 6921 recently using an actual USMC RCO (ACOG TA31) and will publi...

Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hkbJYn 🏅Past record holder - lowest round count for precision rifle for the old course ( 1-shot clear) Shooting the Remington 700 5R (308 Win) from 200 y to 1,100 y with an SWFA SS 10x42mm. Parameter...

Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hkbJYn Shooting the Ruger Precision Rifle from 200 y to 1,100 y with an IOR Valdada 3.5-18x50mm. Parameters: 1x hit per target from 200yards to 1,100yards, segmented per 100 yds. This rifle can shoot...

Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hkbJYn [or] slateblackindustries (dot) com 👉 Newsletter The Webley Mark VI service revolver... perhaps one of the most iconic British revolvers of World War I. The mere sight conjures up images of a ...

Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hkbJYn Shooting the BCM Mk12 Mod0 from 150 y to 800 y with a Vortex 2.5-10x32mm. Parameters: 2x hit per target from 150yards to 500yards, segmented per 50 yds. 1x hit per target from 600yards to 800y...

Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hkbJYn Shooting the AK103 out to 500 yards with iron sights. Parameters: 2x shots per target from 150y to 500y, segmented per 50 yds. Rifle was a Russian Saiga AK103 from the Izhmash/ Kalashnikov Con...

Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hkbJYn Josh's sponsored 3-gun competition rifle, the Lone Star Armory "Multi-Purpose Carbine" It's a fully loaded 16in barreled rifle built with accuracy in mind. Josh shooting it with fast controlle...

Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hkbJYn Shooting the M21 SWS from 150 y to 800 y with a Leupold Mark 4 LR/T 3.5-10x40mm. Parameters: 2x hit per target from 150yards to 500yards, segmented per 50 yds. 1x hit per target from 600yards ...

Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hkbJYn One of our GWOT classic U.S. Issued M16A4 clone with a Trijicon TA31 ACOG, stepping it out. This same configuration is frequently seen in the hands of US Marine Infantrymen, in the last two de...

Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hkbJYn [or] slateblackindustries (dot) com 👉 Newsletter The Sterling SMG is a direct descendent of the Sten gun, which in turn was a descendent of the German MP28/II (most don’t want to admit this ;)...

Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hkbJYn What happens when a country of watch makers and scientists make firearms? The K31 was a design originating from the 1911. Both the rifle and cartridge have century-old elements... and how does...

Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hkbJYn [or] slateblackindustries (dot) com 👉 Newsletter Have you ever seen a Martini action shotgun on an IPSC style course? Now you have. The Greener GP is a bit of a rarity in the U.S., but a commo...

Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hkbJYn Shooting the suppressed AK "Model Niner" out to 500 yards with an Aimpoint PRO. Parameters: 2x shots per target from 150y to 500y, segmented per 50 yds. Aimpoint Patrol Rifle Optic (PRO) Red D...

Watch latest videos, sometimes even early releases! Sign up for the newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hkbJYn This was one of the most fun we've had with this project. The Mosin-Nagant M91 type "3-line rifle" was Russia and the Soviet Union's military standard service weapon from 1891. The adaptation ...