Q&A 58: Tenuous Travel, Time Travel Investment, and 7.65 French Magnum
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59m
00:00 - Introduction
00:26 - Videos I want to re-film?
03:05 - Gas system change between MKB-42(H) and MP43
04:15 - Why do we still use rimmed shotgun shells?
06:54 - What sketchy travel plan worked out well?
09:45 - Do I convert my guns to left-handed controls?
11:20 - .30 Super Carry and 7.65mm French Long
14:04 - Forward mounted vs grip mounted magazines in SMGs/PCCs
17:24 - Double action in rifles
19:07 - What to carry if there were no semi autos or revolvers?
21:41 - Future of economically affordable handguns
23:31 - Side folding stocks vs top and under folders
25:23 - Effect of tanks on WWI small arms
28:38 - "Tales of the Gun"
30:38 - Time travel gun investments: $100,000 in 2002
36:50 - Selling guns without serial numbers
38:15 - What historical era would I want to live in?
39:03 - Full auto M1A1 Carbine?
40:39 - Making the M1919A4 into a pseudo-SAW?
44:43 - Do I like cars?
46:38 - Why I don't like the spinner as a competition target
51:14 - Electronic ammo counters on guns
54:12 - Am I writing another book?
54:52 - Biathlon rifles
56:40 - Electric gatling-type guns on US WW2 ships?
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