9mm Sterling SMG Magazines: How Are They Constructed? L2A3 Mk.4
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The 9mm Sterling Mk.4 L2A3 SMG has quite unique magazines. People are generally aware that the follower is made from rollers, but there's some other cleverness going on in there too, including massive improvements from the STEN magazine.
0:00 Introduction to Sten and Sterling Magazines
3:46 Sten Magazine Overview and Functioning
6:22 Overview and Details of Sterling Magazine
12:41 Issues with Welding in Magazine Construction
14:35 Comparison between Sterling and Army Magazines
16:26 Promo: Weapons and War App
16:58 Closing remarks
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