Was the stg44 a good gun?

Was the stg44 a good gun?

A late-war U.S. assessment derided the StG-44 as “mediocre”, “bulky” and “unhandy”, declaring it incapable of sustained automatic fire and prone to jamming, though the report accepted that its accuracy was “excellent for a weapon of its type”.

Can you fire a gun with a bent barrel?

A rifle with a bent barrel will still fire with lethal velocity. Subsequent tests with barrels bent to 45, 90, 135 and 180-degree angles all saw the rifle fire successfully, with all the bullets fully penetrating the ballistics gel.

Is the AK 47 based off stg44?

Yes AK 47 is a development of the STG 44. Even though it’s technical details are different, the concept is the same, although improved. The concept of the two weapons is identical and it was the Germans who came up with it first.

Can you bend a rifle barrel?

It is possible. But of course, it can be dangerous. Since a tighter bend would probably damage the barrel and/or send lead everywhere because the bullet went straight through the bent barrel. Either way, don’t curve bullets if you don’t know what you’re doing.

What happened to German rifles after WW2?

Originally Answered: What happened to all the German weapons after WW2? A few Panther tanks entered into service with the French army. Furthermore a lot of tanks found their way out to the Middle East.

Can you put bullets in oil?

Oil kills primers on cartridges. That can include spray oil, or oil from a squeeze bottle. The problem is not limited to WD-40 or other penetrating lubricants. As the saying goes, oil your gun but don’t oil your ammunition.

Can bullets be fired in a vacuum?

Fires can’t burn in the oxygen-free vacuum of space, but guns can shoot. Modern ammunition contains its own oxidizer, a chemical that will trigger the explosion of gunpowder, and thus the firing of a bullet, wherever you are in the universe. No atmospheric oxygen required.

What pistol did Brad Pitt carry in fury?

S&W M-1917 Revolver. Used by US military forces from World War I up through World War II. This is the sidearm used by Brad Pitt in the movie Fury.