Comments by "Indexer" (@PassivePortfolios) on "Forgotten Weapons" channel.

  1. The 7.62 x 25 was the revolutionary intermediate cartridge based on the .30 Mauser, and used widely by the Soviets. The 7.62x25 gave their sub guns more range compared to the 9 mm and 45 ACP sub guns used by the US, UK, Germany, etc. The US 30 Carbine is in the same category, but even better. Both of these rounds showed that intermediate power cartridges are sufficient in infantry rifles because most engagements were under 200 yards.
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  2. My former boss was a warrant officer med-evac chopper pilot during the Vietnam war. He was issued a S&W 1917 new in the box. That revolver apparently "fell" out off the chopper and ended up at his home in Florida after he was discharged. A S&W Victory Model was issued to him as a replacement for the S&W 1917. When he requested a bit more firepower, they gave him two M3 Grease Guns.
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  3.  @lptomtom  If they qualify with 48 rounds annually like we do, 3k rounds expected service life can last up to 60 years.
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  4. The 30 Super Carry will soon be just another forgotten round which failed to catch on. The other issue is the accelerated wear on the pistols due to its 50k PSI pressure vs the 9 mm's 34k PSI.
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  5. These were popular (and still are) because they are small, light and easy to carry and an simple to manufacture, proven design.
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  6. In WW1 type trench warfare, a powerful revolver was essential since there were not enough 1911's to arm the troops.
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  7.  @roentgen571  buying personal weapons was common in the German, French and British armies, among others, during WW1.
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  8. My brother was issued a WW2 Victory Model 38 Special at his request because it was lighter and everyone who worked outside the theater of operations wanted a 1911. They ended up using their sidearms because the entire country of Iraq was the theater of operations.
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  9.  @tommyw.9424  Excellent handgun, reliable with good stopping power. We are all grateful for your grandfather's service to protect our country.
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  10.  @ostiariusalpha  it's not about barrel wear it's about the wear and tear on the slide and frame due to the high pressure of the round. It's simple physics.
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  11.  @roentgen571  things are different now to be sure but if a real war starts again, like Iraq or Afghanistan, reality on the ground will be different than official policy, as it has been in past wars. Some units like the special forces make up their own rules and standards as they go along to suit the missions.
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  12.  @roentgen571  they are not lax, they just use whatever weapons give them the best odds of completing their missions successfully. That is the bottom line.
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  13. Hey, how about if we rename this round with higher pressure and market it as the "30 Super Carry"?!
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  14. Too heavy (rifle and ammo), and too much power, recoil and blast. That's why the 5.56 rules today. But the Russians got the AK-47 right from the get go.
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  15. They just had to be reliable, not cosmetically pleasing to the eye. Typical communist production standards. Quantity over quality.
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  16.  @poip202  that's understandable. Some people hated the 1911 and the Beretta which felt like holding a brick.
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  17. Hell if I know but I'll take a guess at it - a rifle with a select fire switch (auto and semi) and at least a 20 round magazine.
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