Hitler’s Secret STG44 That Can Fire Around Corners

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  • In the later stages of WW2 the Germans made some truly insane pieces of equipment. This Bent Barrel attachment for the STG44 is one of the wildest concepts we've ever seen. This is a priceless piece of history that we have been allowed to fire and test. Hope you enjoy.
    00:00 very emotional intro
    3:30 ballistic testing
    5:40 accuracy testing
    14:50 in depth talking
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  • @VintageWarfare
    @VintageWarfare 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +888

    Can not overstate enough how awesome it is there is now modern videos online showing how this thing actually shoots.

    • @VikingTeddy
      @VikingTeddy 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      There's a mythbusters episode on yt where they test how much you can bend a barrel, and still have it be lethal.
      Not very scientific (when are they ever) but it was a fun episode, even though I don't usually care for mythbusters.

    • @mattburnett4185
      @mattburnett4185 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Like those rocket pistol videos where each round is about $400

    • @andreivaldez2929
      @andreivaldez2929 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Pleasant surprise seeing you here.

    • @bertkilborne6464
      @bertkilborne6464 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No Kidding - Memes and Gun-Tube videos just keep getting better.
      It's almost like Musclecars and Rock&Roll in the late 60s - early 70s

  • @Gawdless
    @Gawdless 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2355

    Jamon from PSA is a absolute legend for letting them use this firearm.

    • @zchris87v80
      @zchris87v80 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +45

      Customer service at the stores is terrible. They make great rifles, but dealing with the immature children behind the counter is awful.

    • @giloro85
      @giloro85 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +30

      jamon? Jamon means ham in Spanish 🧐

    • @itsamk18-ish
      @itsamk18-ish 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

      Gotta try to keep Mike on their good side since he left leviathan 😂

    • @patrickharlow1098
      @patrickharlow1098 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      @@giloro85but it’s not pronounced “huhmone” it’s pronounced “jaymin”

    • @giloro85
      @giloro85 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +23

      @@patrickharlow1098 that is definitely a made up name 😆. I know a Cuban guy called Usnavy cos his mom was rescued at sea in a raft.

  • @dukegeekosity9763
    @dukegeekosity9763 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +254

    German here. To understand the usage of this Krummlauf Rifle, you have to understand european living, especially german architecture.
    Most houses, even the ones i am living in now and i grew up within the 90s have a basement which has a small window, up to 30cm of height right above the ground of streetlevel. Meaning you have to use 3 stairs to reach ground level flats and living space, making it so, that you can not look into the flats through windows if you walk by.
    Meaning you can stand in a most of the time low ceiling basement (not high enough for german soldiers) and use the Krummlauf to shoot out of these windows. The inaccuracy would mean that you would not hit the guy doing the same on the other side of the street to often. In this way building a death trap for those in between. These basements served as bunkers from the bombs sadly. As far as i know it was developed late in the war probably for the last resort in the urban warfare in the cities and from bunkers. Streets are narrow in germany, not meant for the modern cars, so big or small street, the Krummlauf would have had the correct distance most of the time.

    • @Kemp1730
      @Kemp1730 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

      Thank you for sharing this, it is always interesting to learn directly from other cultures. I can imagine the atmosphere of tension, it would have been gut binding, but when it's a life or death situation, the choice is already made. Part of my family came over from Germany in 1893. Maybe you know who the name of an elite group of fighters in medieval times that basically lived at night, they slept during the day and trained and lived in the dark. They took out a huge army over a 4 mile stretch that had the army basically stretched out and could only move a few wide, and of course they would attack at night.

    • @malcomx1924
      @malcomx1924 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      U can’t expect ppI from the us, to understand/respect different cuItures/ways of Iiving my friend. It’s literally one of the biggest things ppI witness with amerikans.

    • @quarreneverett4767
      @quarreneverett4767 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      My grandmothers maiden name is faust. I have native American on both sides of my family. I have family from germany and europe. :3 i born in america

    • @huswsimonbla
      @huswsimonbla 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Not sure if you are serious or not but the Krummlauf was made for the "Ferdinand" tank.

    • @OlafPawbelt
      @OlafPawbelt 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@huswsimonbla not sure if you are serious but there is two variants, one for tanks and one for infantry, P variant was for tanks and the I version was for regular infantry soldiers, time to look things up before you talk my dude.

  • @AllAboutSurvival
    @AllAboutSurvival 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +86

    The ballistic and accuracy testing segments really highlight the engineering ingenuity of the time.

    • @0_1_2
      @0_1_2 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Do they?

  • @Repotyr
    @Repotyr 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +3214

    "it may have not won the war, but today they won our hearts."
    "Are we allowed to say that?"
    Lmao

    • @NoName......
      @NoName...... 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +68

      I mean, as long as it's about the gun then I don't see anything wrong

    • @Barnes-ml9wg
      @Barnes-ml9wg 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +134

      Always have

    • @NoName......
      @NoName...... 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +21

      @@Barnes-ml9wg I think that might be just you

    • @zachdix5509
      @zachdix5509 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      Best line of 2024 😂

    • @timbirch4999
      @timbirch4999 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

      As if this bunch AREN'T going to be total wehraboos! 🤣😂🤣

  • @brandonwestfall3241
    @brandonwestfall3241 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1303

    "Have you seen those warriors from the Rhineland? They've got curved guns. Curved. Guns."

    • @stephenchanda7580
      @stephenchanda7580 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +66

      Lol is that a change on the line from Skyrim guards?

    • @Bob-qk2zg
      @Bob-qk2zg 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +88

      I used to be an adventurer like you, but I took a Krummlauf to the knee.

    • @theweppe27official
      @theweppe27official 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +36

      "I used to be an soldier like you. Then I took a burst of kurz from a curved STG in the knee..."

    • @noahhastings6145
      @noahhastings6145 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

      I used to be an adventurer like you, but then I hit it big investing in NFTs, started a family, and retired.

    • @thetbird69
      @thetbird69 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

      "if you have to travel by the night stick to the roads, it's the daedra with curved guns you see"

  • @IanH748
    @IanH748 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +57

    Charlie is just out to push the envelope with the SDI jokes😂

  • @zachweber1908
    @zachweber1908 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +69

    I love how gun jesus gave you a shout out for this on the same day. two of my favorite gun channels in one day.

    • @carsonhunt4642
      @carsonhunt4642 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yep def not to boost the algo… just a happy coincidence

  • @mattp7828
    @mattp7828 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +555

    For gun geeks this is a big deal, have never seen any footage of this bizarre weapon being fired! Saw this in a book as a kid and it blew my mind thanks for this fascinating video!

    • @hector4375
      @hector4375 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      weapon attachment*

    • @SakakiSyndrome
      @SakakiSyndrome 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      @@skepticalbadger ?

    • @tenettttt
      @tenettttt 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      Haha same here. Saw it in a book in a library when i was like 9 and was amazed.

    • @fortyfour8160
      @fortyfour8160 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

      Pretty big deal for WW2 fans as well. This is crazy to see this type of video with this weapon attachment.

    • @Mr._Infamous
      @Mr._Infamous 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@fortyfour8160agreed.
      I've known about this thing for years but to see it being shot in a video is amazing.
      I wish they would have gave close-up shots of the hardware and the attaching mechanism.

  • @petesheppard1709
    @petesheppard1709 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +186

    Ian MacCollum did a video on 'Forgotten Weapons' to provide history and background on this device when he saw GT's Instagram previews, _before_ watching this video. HUGE props to Ian for showing a TON of class!

  • @armdengr83
    @armdengr83 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    This is unique. Even Ian McCollum is jealous. Only 15 shots, but for people who understand what this device is, 15 shots is a lot of rounds. 15 shots of gun youtube history in the making. Great job.

  • @Legitpenguins99
    @Legitpenguins99 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    Who would have thought garand thumb would make such a big contribution to WW2 history!? It's great to actually see firing of this thing documented for future generations

  • @spoonerman
    @spoonerman 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +563

    Forgotten weapons and Garand thumb both uploading a krummlauf video 17 minutes apart LOL. Time to watch both!

    • @brianv1988
      @brianv1988 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +44

      Yeah that was crazy I thought they were going to be in the video together collaborating

    • @Panzermeister36
      @Panzermeister36 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@TheSundayShooter better than the people who talk out of their ass. I don't see a problem with referencing a proper source. The internet is full of so much disinformation these days it is ridiculous...

    • @bitfreakazoid
      @bitfreakazoid 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      ​@@TheSundayShooterCompared to regurgitating something made up? Are you actually complaining that he does research?

    • @Berm_Blaster
      @Berm_Blaster 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

      Yo I thought I was trippin. Was expecting to see them collaborating. They've had to of done it intentionally

    • @TheSundayShooter
      @TheSundayShooter 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      @@bitfreakazoid I was referring to Ian's comment that this is "just a shooting video". Ironic for him to trivialise the demonstration in which a velocity increase was discovered along with stable flight through a medium
      _EDIT_ Apologies, I misread Ian's tone! Please disregard the above statement

  • @chartreux1532
    @chartreux1532 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +182

    That's amazing to see an American ending up being able to try the Krummlauf! When i was serving in the Bundeswehr we had 2 Ocassions where we were allowed to shoot certain obscure but also in general historic German Guns hand in hand with the "Museum für historische Wehrtechnik" (basically translates to Museum for historical Military Technology).
    And we indeed had a Krummlauf Presentation, sadly none of us, no matter how qualified were allowed to try it out, but instead a retired General who ended up working for the Museum did.
    Is it a bonkers Idea and was probably not really useful at all? Definitely. Was it interesting? Hell yeah!
    Prost & Cheers from Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps

    • @williamzk9083
      @williamzk9083 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      There were version with a 30 degree, 45 degree and 90 degree curves. The 90 degree curved versions were for operation from the hatch of a tank, half track or assault gun.
      Yes it was useful if you didn't want to get shot entering a building, firing from a trench or from a hatch of the StuG III as infantry tried to overwhelm the
      For 70 years this excellent idea has been ignorantly dismissed as one of Hitlers Crazy Weapons. Hitler had nothing to do with it.

    • @Sammie1053
      @Sammie1053 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      ​@@williamzk9083I highly recommend watching Forgotten Weapons' most recent video on it. It wasn't Hitler's idea, but it likely never would've made it past the prototype phase without him. What's more, _as proven in this very video,_ it had significant drawbacks that made it nonviable for deployment.

    • @isaacwest276
      @isaacwest276 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@williamzk9083 As tempting as the idea is, there was no practical way for it to be used as there was too many drawbacks (as seen in this video). I forget the name of it but Israel has a really nice attempt which is probably the best we'll get for another hundred years or so.

  • @rotwang2000
    @rotwang2000 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    A Krummlauf got me a credit on Mythbusters. I took a photo of one at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds museum years ago and they wanted to use the image for Mythbusters' "Shooting around corners" episode.

  • @TheCleansingx
    @TheCleansingx 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    This is the best gun channel without a doubt. The content this year has been insane! So many things we have never seen in this detail! Thank you so much!

  • @nextcaesargaming5469
    @nextcaesargaming5469 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +164

    Seeing Charlie goosestepping instantly told me that this video is gonna be a wild one, lol

  • @TheDollarSportsman
    @TheDollarSportsman 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +69

    “It tilts on an AXIS on your shoulder”
    I see what Micah did there 😎😜🤣

    • @mediocreman2
      @mediocreman2 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      I don't think it was intentional.

  • @americanliberator
    @americanliberator 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

    This is probably the best video on your channel. An absolute blast and an amazing piece of history.

  • @ProbablyFat
    @ProbablyFat 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    Jamon! Way too awesome to let us get the chance to see this rifle in use !!!!!!! Way to go PSA guys!!!! So dang awesome to see this in action, actual rounds and get some in depth information on it!!!! Love it

  • @The_Defiant_One
    @The_Defiant_One 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2237

    Yeah, the US Army also said The MG42's bark was worse than it's bite.

    • @Nathan-jh1ho
      @Nathan-jh1ho 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +445

      Or the MP40 was less controllable than the Thompson

    • @TheNamelessGamer27
      @TheNamelessGamer27 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +434

      That was propaganda meant to keep panic down. Actual reports of weapons testing especially after the war are different

    • @JKrain02
      @JKrain02 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +240

      I'm sure soliders on Omaha would disagree

    • @patgray5402
      @patgray5402 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +69

      They weren't lying though. You can't hit shit with its 1000rpm+ fire rate. Suppression and area denial sure it's great.

    • @availxe8639
      @availxe8639 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +418

      @@patgray5402 That's completely wrong, most machine guns today are built off the MG42. It was an iconic machine gun and ahead of it's time.

  • @nyogtheeldritchgentleman
    @nyogtheeldritchgentleman 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +264

    0:45 Charlie got some goose 🪿 in his step 😂

    • @laurensa.1803
      @laurensa.1803 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +20

      ERIKA!

    • @Mirko_C.
      @Mirko_C. 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      ​@@laurensa.1803bom bom bom 😂

    • @longhairdontcare122
      @longhairdontcare122 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I'm no fan of collectivism although I must say Erica is a banger of a song.

  • @bullittdog4352
    @bullittdog4352 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Spectacular stuff..I love whatever content you guys put out but this was big fun.

  • @brianfreland9065
    @brianfreland9065 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    garand thumb is ALWAYS bringing the absolutely coolest and most unique things on this channel! man, every time i watch a vid, im an even bigger fan than before. i dont know of any other people putting out such cool content and getting their hands on items like this. thanks again, this is awesome

  • @ttopsnturbos
    @ttopsnturbos 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +354

    This one would have been an amazing one to get the Ballistic High Speed guys involved with. Extreme slow motion on the bent barrel would have been fucking sick.

    • @Dan-yk6sy
      @Dan-yk6sy 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

      Yeah, really missed opportunity...

    • @grahamstretch6863
      @grahamstretch6863 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

      Let’s hope the owner is generous enough to allow the BHS guys to put a round or two through it in the name of real information!
      Not that I didn’t enjoy this video, but BHS enables us to see things on a totally different level.

    • @WalknTalknStevnHawkn
      @WalknTalknStevnHawkn 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

      It would look like a bullet exiting a barrel. You can thank me later.

    • @pepinlebref7585
      @pepinlebref7585 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      agreed, I was thinking about the same thing when he mentioned that the slug would have deformation

    • @richardbusta8899
      @richardbusta8899 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Its not many others have done that. It looks like a bullet leaving the barrel.

  • @johnqpublic2718
    @johnqpublic2718 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1126

    Hey boys when your tool is curved, it makes it easier to hit those important spots. This is an advantage, virgs.

    • @Ntmoffi
      @Ntmoffi 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +42

      The stg that's spent a good portion of it's life doing (P)orn.

    • @Asrieloo
      @Asrieloo 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +37

      vill you vear wigs?

    • @ihiyperion1139
      @ihiyperion1139 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

      i spit out my coffee when Mica caught that stray lol

    • @Justsomedude_867
      @Justsomedude_867 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

      @@thankfullyredeemedmaderigh7436That translated as aids 😂

    • @charleselliott5767
      @charleselliott5767 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      i dont think boys need to know any of this kind of information......

  • @7.62enjoyer
    @7.62enjoyer 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    The fact that you got your hands on a piece of history AND got to shoot it is mindblowing.
    Amazing vid as always

  • @chrisski3904
    @chrisski3904 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Been away from the gym for awhile, been building back up to 220 bench did 2 reps, thanks for the dad advice, needed that

  • @johnsanko4136
    @johnsanko4136 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +136

    An actual survivor Krummlauf? That's incredible.

    • @skepticalbadger
      @skepticalbadger 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      No. It is very clearly not an original.

    • @AnoneemusNoename
      @AnoneemusNoename 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +28

      @@skepticalbadger Username checks out

    • @theanarchonazbolinquisition
      @theanarchonazbolinquisition 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@AnoneemusNoenamelmao

    • @theanarchonazbolinquisition
      @theanarchonazbolinquisition 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

      @@skepticalbadger Judging by everything said in the video and the description it is _heavily_ implied that it is.
      Also think logically, do you think there’s still somebody manefacturing these… for the StG-44 of all things? I can’t even find any non-functioning replicas for sale. Also if it were modern GT is always really good about giving credit to whoever made the stuff so in all likelihood it is the real thing.
      If you have any counter-evidence, please do share! 😊

  • @andrewrobinson4019
    @andrewrobinson4019 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +132

    GT: “It never went into general production…”
    PSA: “Allow us to introduce ourselves…”

    • @hfg8604
      @hfg8604 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Hahahahah

    • @wolfgang_h3t
      @wolfgang_h3t 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

      First the fuckers need to release the STG lmao

    • @Kriss_L
      @Kriss_L 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      KelTec enters the room.

  • @ianwalker3144
    @ianwalker3144 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love this kind of deep dive into odd weapons, especially these experimental designs. Thanks for the Demo, guys!!!

  • @internetcatfish
    @internetcatfish 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Him cracking an egg on a pistol was the most extra thing I've ever seen.

    • @firecrackerfarm
      @firecrackerfarm 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I almost fell over - had no idea he was going to do that. From now on that's how I'm making eggs. I hope my wife and kids are down!

  • @gadsdenjim8785
    @gadsdenjim8785 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +131

    The original 8mm Kurz were mild steel/iron core projectiles. Which would likely break apart in the Bend much easier than softer lead core projectiles like the modern ammo you’re shooting now.

    • @recoilrob324
      @recoilrob324 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +23

      Thank you! I was going to mention the steel core military ammo vs likely lead core modern ammo which is more malleable and able to bend down the barrel without shattering. Also the military ammo of the time was likely steel jacketed as well so much stiffer which probably helped with the barrel's wearing out so quickly. The soft guilding metal jacket and lead core is going to do a lot less damage to the barrel.

    • @gavindagawd
      @gavindagawd 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +8

      Not to mention they have a 30 degree barrel, the 45 degrees would have chewed them up way worse

    • @spazmonkey2131
      @spazmonkey2131 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      ​@@gavindagawdthey also had 90 degree barrels too

    • @BudgiePanic
      @BudgiePanic 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      @@spazmonkey2131would you use the 180 degree barrel? 🤔

    • @rdrrr
      @rdrrr 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@BudgiePanic If I'm defending Berlin from the Red Army, absolutely

  • @KyleKalevra
    @KyleKalevra 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +187

    Reminds me of that line from Porky’s…
    ‘Have you been f-ing around corners?’
    Yes. Yes he has.

    • @jefferydraper4019
      @jefferydraper4019 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Damn...now Ive gotta watch Porkys again.

    • @jeffblackmon288
      @jeffblackmon288 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      This is EXACTLY what I was thinking about. Also, every time I pick up a bent screwdriver.

    • @KyleKalevra
      @KyleKalevra 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@jeffblackmon288 Great minds think alike

    • @Z3R0BL4CK
      @Z3R0BL4CK 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      BAAAAHAHAHA

  • @rpmfreak9150
    @rpmfreak9150 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I can't believe how much I'm learning about the history of guns , even though I've been actively collecting them for around 34 years my knowledge wasn't even nearly where I thought it was. Great video.

  • @caseycameron5370
    @caseycameron5370 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    What a privilege to be able to actually use a piece of history awesome good job

  • @Littlefoot.
    @Littlefoot. 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +113

    That sight is pretty sweet for the 1940s.

    • @laurensa.1803
      @laurensa.1803 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      I think it is a bit sour(kraut).

    • @k-tz5jg
      @k-tz5jg 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      The nazis actually had a holographic sight in ww2.

    • @andreivaldez2929
      @andreivaldez2929 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      So did the Allies, what's your point?

    • @k-tz5jg
      @k-tz5jg 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      @@andreivaldez2929 they were actually called reflector sights, the size of a mini red dt sight. Donut reticules too.

  • @servek
    @servek 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +74

    Just a FYI, DemoRanch did a whole show about bent barrels. He bent them himself over and over, more and more bent. Was a very interesting video.

    • @LucasJackson_37
      @LucasJackson_37 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +13

      Yep and Mythbusters did an entire episode on bending a barrel years before and it's pretty entertaining as well

    • @RedPillAlways
      @RedPillAlways 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +19

      ​@@LucasJackson_37 yep and the Germans did it decades before then and that's pretty interesting

    • @petergozinya6122
      @petergozinya6122 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      They’re called Peyronies barrels

    • @bitbrace
      @bitbrace 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      ​​@@RedPillAlwaysyep and before that archers bent arrows and that's pretty interesting

  • @robertoblanco3494
    @robertoblanco3494 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Absolutely amazing video! I never thought of seeing this device in action. On the other hand, as the thing has a lifetime of around 100 rounds, if I were the owner of it I'm not pretty sure I would have allowed you to use it!

  • @paulis7319
    @paulis7319 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is so awesome to watch that thing actually get used! I'm surprised that nobody has replicated it as a novelty item. It would be fun to see a full auto meltdown video with it.

  • @ianray8823
    @ianray8823 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +23

    WHOA WHOA WHOA
    GARAND THUMB AND FORGOTTEN WEAPONS POST ABOUT THE SAME WEAPON SYSTEM IN THE SAME HOUR
    LETS GOOO

  • @edwardscott3262
    @edwardscott3262 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +76

    Strangely gaps in the rifling matter way less than you would think. It was common in stellite lined machine gun barrels.

    • @smorrow
      @smorrow 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I wouldn't expect it to matter at all if it's all the same twist rate.

    • @johnnyquest8710
      @johnnyquest8710 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Leaving one barrel at a set spin rate (twist) and then jumping into another barrel even at the same spin rate without the lands lining up might cause some instability in the bullet but might not have much or any real effect on trajectory or stability.

    • @allthingsconsidered3211
      @allthingsconsidered3211 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Or like you know, revolvers cyl gap

    • @josephxavier1707
      @josephxavier1707 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@allthingsconsidered3211 a revolver cylinder is unrifled.. i could be wrong but as far as i'm aware revovler cylinders are smooth, the barrel is rifled.

    • @allthingsconsidered3211
      @allthingsconsidered3211 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@josephxavier1707 true but the concept of pressure blowing by remains the same

  • @oddrocket2743
    @oddrocket2743 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing that you were able to get one. Always wondered how well it worked and you have answered that question. Great content!

  • @rabidkitten01
    @rabidkitten01 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is wild. Such an incredible piece of history on display. WWI and WWII had some cockamamie ideas for weapon tech.

  • @andrewwhite1305
    @andrewwhite1305 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +154

    It makes sense, Demo bent a bunch of barrels in crazy ways, most of em worked, but the accuracy and longevity is the key

    • @Satori-Automotive
      @Satori-Automotive 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +27

      i remember when he had a whole yard full of piping to send the bullet thrue a rollercoaster

    • @JB-nc9yn
      @JB-nc9yn 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      True. Demo deserves a shout out for his awesome science!!

  • @jlastre
    @jlastre 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +97

    The USA also made an attachment for the “grease gun” to shot around corners. When I was in grammar school in the 1970s I saw it in a book. Also there are attachments that use a camera that accomplishes the same function.
    Edit: There is in fact a photo of it in the subreddit r/interestingasfuck . M3 with bent barrel, c.1953.

    • @bills6093
      @bills6093 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      It also did not work well.

    • @dwrdwlsn5
      @dwrdwlsn5 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@bills6093bending gun barrels is not recommended

  • @cosmopezzolla996
    @cosmopezzolla996 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video guys, very cool to see that actually being fired!

  • @LtVictor
    @LtVictor 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Banger video. Wasn't expecting the salt ad.

  • @derekchauvin1880
    @derekchauvin1880 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +120

    17:34 - 17:48 - the German gas systems were totally next level

    • @Sasserexe
      @Sasserexe 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

      Both were built after the war, too

    • @robm5008
      @robm5008 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      which gas system?

    • @jonahhekmatyar
      @jonahhekmatyar 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +12

      This one doesn't use wood to seal in the gas

    • @user-FJBnbb3b
      @user-FJBnbb3b 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Missed the joke

    • @stever7627
      @stever7627 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Yeah the typhus delousing was bitchin'

  • @alexs5472
    @alexs5472 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +38

    There’s also a surviving example of this rifle in the private collection of the National Firearms Centre in the UK. I had the pleasure of handling and inspecting it about a decade ago.

    • @MrJustinOtis
      @MrJustinOtis 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The Patton Museum that used to exist at Ft. Knox also had one on display back in the 1990s.

    • @viking1236
      @viking1236 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Me too but back in the 80’s when it was in Nottingham very unwieldy as I remember

    • @dewittsnyder4212
      @dewittsnyder4212 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      But did you handle these?

  • @RobertSmith-hr6cr
    @RobertSmith-hr6cr 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Brother as always you bring the absolute best content. In my opinion you and Administrative Results always have the best most informative and hilarious videos out there.

  • @SuperJgodfrey
    @SuperJgodfrey 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Big thanks to whoever let you shoot that awesome test and view of history

  • @death_walker21
    @death_walker21 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +91

    the regular scoped stg is such a vibe

    • @monkeyprojects129
      @monkeyprojects129 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Amazing looking piece

    • @laurensa.1803
      @laurensa.1803 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Most beautiful assault rifle ever...

    • @DeltaEchoGolf
      @DeltaEchoGolf 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The StG-44 was intended to accept a scope mount. Making it the first designated marksman rifle.

  • @bradvrtachnik6419
    @bradvrtachnik6419 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +47

    Always good seeing Charles in the video

  • @thefoxcar
    @thefoxcar 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Charles is my favorite part of your vids at this point. Best humor..

  • @DChrls
    @DChrls 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    That gun needs to see it's doctor for Peyronie's Disease.

  • @bulukacarlos4751
    @bulukacarlos4751 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +25

    1- Congratulations for an excellent video
    2- I came here on the recommendation of forgotten weapons
    3- The Germans didn't know that to deflect a projectile all you have to do is swing like Angelina Jolie in "Wanted" hahaha
    Greetings from Patagonia Argentina

  • @Snarlacc
    @Snarlacc 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +39

    The breaking up of the bullets was only observed with the higher bend angles (the 90° version for sure). I think the 30° is the only barrel that really didn't fragment.

    • @AmbuBadger
      @AmbuBadger 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Can confirm. My piss stream stays solid, and I've got the same angle...

    • @zx7-rr486
      @zx7-rr486 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The "Myth Busters" TV show demonstrated how you can progressively bend a barrel all the way to 180 degrees and it still shoots. Yep, they bent a barrel into a U shape so it was actually facing BACK towards the shooter! The bullet only lost about 15 to 20% of its velocity, and IIRC did not break up. I think they cited the German WW2 experiments with the concept. You can find the episode on TH-cam under "busting gun myths" or some similar title.

    • @Snarlacc
      @Snarlacc 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@zx7-rr486 They did it wiith a .22lr though, a lot less energy to rip through the barrel or fragment the bullet. Matt from Demoliition Ranch shot a few bullets into bent pipes, it definately works, but the more energy the bullet has the more it will erode the barrel. 8mm Kurz isn't a massively energetic cartridge, but still packs more of a punch than most pistols.

  • @machina_spirit
    @machina_spirit 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    0:03 gdamn that gunshot crack sounds awesome, Hollywood needs to take some sound engineering advice from you guys

  • @iamnolegend2519
    @iamnolegend2519 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Props to Gun Jesus for the in-depth look and the referral to your video.

  • @Thatdude126
    @Thatdude126 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +43

    WAIT YOURE TELLING ME FUDD LORE ISNT TRUE?!?

    • @LucasJackson_37
      @LucasJackson_37 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Didn't you see the Mythbusters episode when they replicated the "Fudd theory" .. and they actually kinda manage to do it

    • @Thatdude126
      @Thatdude126 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@LucasJackson_37 wait actually? Lol that sounds cool

    • @Eargesplitten-Loudenboomer
      @Eargesplitten-Loudenboomer 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@LucasJackson_37 No they didn't

  • @DougWalker-l6p
    @DougWalker-l6p 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +36

    Only checking in to see what Charles called the Sonoran Desert Institute. This one took the cake. Many thanks.

    • @pinnaclephotography8535
      @pinnaclephotography8535 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      I think when he said Suspicious Dancing Israelis took the cake

    • @scotts148
      @scotts148 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@pinnaclephotography8535based Charles

  • @Ewerboweski
    @Ewerboweski 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    one of the best video in a while. good job.

  • @Wolfpack_71
    @Wolfpack_71 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Anything STG is a win in my book! Thanks for the video guys.

  • @TatsByTaco
    @TatsByTaco 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +34

    Price realized on most of these is about $3000-4000. Absolutely crazy considering these only last for a few hundred rounds. Very cool that we get to see how it functions!

    • @RedPillAlways
      @RedPillAlways 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      The gun Market is the absolute worst of capitalism

    • @ZombieWilfred
      @ZombieWilfred 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Most people who buy them are collectors, they're not going to use them. There are guns that go for $250,000 that the buyers never intend to fire a single time... It's an awesome piece of gun history.

    • @Centermass762
      @Centermass762 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      To be honest I thought they'd fetch more than that.

    • @TatsByTaco
      @TatsByTaco 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@Centermass762 honestly, me too.

  • @no-mk1uw
    @no-mk1uw 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +214

    That start though lol.
    Edit Imagine liking a youtube comment L.

    • @pevebe
      @pevebe 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +20

      I'm his top guy. He put me in charge of a whole panzer division. I'm jacked

    • @M_Pulse
      @M_Pulse 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Say hello to cohcahcohlah 😂

  • @jaredneaves7007
    @jaredneaves7007 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for letting us see this! Never imagined I would see one firing

  • @curgunner
    @curgunner 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Really should have had Ballistic High Speed come out for this one

  • @carlbrown9082
    @carlbrown9082 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    The STG/MP-44 is one of my favourite WW2 platforms. I heard about the Krummlauf a long time ago, but ite effectiveness was never really explained. Kudos to PSA Arms for allowing this device to be used for this video.

  • @willpugh8865
    @willpugh8865 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    A Garand thumb AND a forgotten weapons drop at the same time on the same gun!?! Dope 🤙

  • @MrSwan67
    @MrSwan67 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Germans: HANZ GET ZE KRUMMENLAUF, WE GOT COMMIES AROUND THE CORNER

  • @Bpat610
    @Bpat610 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Didn’t even know this existed. Awesome for piece of history to be shared to so many. Thank you

  • @kellywright540
    @kellywright540 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Wow! Pretty cool! My Dad mentioned something about a bent barreled rifle once when I was a kid. I just added that to all of the crazy stuff a 19 year old kid saw while being a scout in Patton's Third Army. As I got older, I had seen pictures of this but to finally see it fired and given an explanation of how it was SUPPOSED to work was really interesting. Thanks!!

  • @mrboggs96
    @mrboggs96 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +38

    Within a minute of it posted must be a miracle

    • @darksu6947
      @darksu6947 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You better thank baby jebus

  • @ismaelveyna3788
    @ismaelveyna3788 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    "Are we allowed to say that??"
    *Mike just shutting his eyes even tighter*
    😭😭💀 keep up the great guys fellas

  • @SirKingWest
    @SirKingWest 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Garand Thumb in an apron is my favorite Garand Thumb.

  • @brentprosser7293
    @brentprosser7293 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +26

    Well, the Germans answered the question “show me the angle of your dangle.”

    • @adlerarmory8382
      @adlerarmory8382 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The angle of the dangle is proportional to the sag of the bag.

    • @leadfarmer556
      @leadfarmer556 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The angle of dangle is directly proportional too the heat of the meat.

  • @SuparNerd
    @SuparNerd 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +79

    Them: It's priceless
    Me: I'll make that with $20 and a weekend at Lowe's

  • @TacTyger
    @TacTyger 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    the last time I saw this thing was on military channel. I never thought I would see it be fired ever. This was so cool !

  • @ChenAnPin
    @ChenAnPin 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Cool to see some obscure and weird firearms being showcased and fired, would hope to see some more in the future, maybe some guns that can fire underwater?

  • @InterdictionAirsoft
    @InterdictionAirsoft 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +38

    Looks like grand got a one up on brandon Herrera

    • @KyleKalevra
      @KyleKalevra 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      And I bet Brandon likes it

    • @InterdictionAirsoft
      @InterdictionAirsoft 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@KyleKalevra lol

    • @InterdictionAirsoft
      @InterdictionAirsoft 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

      @@thankfullyredeemedmaderigh7436 now that would be a great cut away gag

    • @30AndHatingIt
      @30AndHatingIt 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      I bet let’s go Brandon gets mad just seeing one of these because his fav toy was clearly a rip off of it.

    • @SwampyMusic
      @SwampyMusic 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      ​@@30AndHatingIt just aim for the legs with it, c'mon man.

  • @BrentWCox
    @BrentWCox 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +23

    I didn’t expect a slight bend in a stg44 when I loaded TH-cam

  • @crazyao3896
    @crazyao3896 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love the weird stuff yall get to show, Its just amazing what people will try for war

  • @MyDoodad
    @MyDoodad 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is pretty fascinating. I consider myself a WW2 history buff and never knew about this. There is just SO MUCH information concerning that era of weapons development.

  • @jessicasimp4459
    @jessicasimp4459 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    This is the gun that started the trend of all our favorite guns that we know today and the guns that are the closest to the MP44 are the prototype MP45, the CETME, and the HK roller delayed guns and the HK33 being the closest to being the candid modernized MP44.

  • @darthhodges
    @darthhodges 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    The American reports of it's performance and problems may have actually been of the M3A1Grease Gun variant they made and tested to see if the idea had any merit. The Russians similarly made PPSh-41 variants to test the idea. Forgotten Weapons' new video on this (released same day) has pictures.

  • @WW2Wayfinder
    @WW2Wayfinder 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Amazing episode! Wish we could do similar stuff in the UK but our gun laws aren’t fun laws so keep up the great work bringing us these iconic pieces of ww2 kit!
    Now for Administrative Results to don his electricians uniform and test it 😂

  • @ReubenOaks84
    @ReubenOaks84 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What ab awesome video, I can't believe they allowed you to actually shoot it and show it off.

  • @Aquafresh_Official
    @Aquafresh_Official 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +98

    Average sunday:
    Wake up, go to church, then watch Daddy thumb 👍

    • @The_Butcher-k31
      @The_Butcher-k31 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Fr I just got home from church

    • @danielc-s8056
      @danielc-s8056 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

      As God intended.

    • @ContentEnjoyer-gm3ky
      @ContentEnjoyer-gm3ky 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Merica

    • @godwarrior3403
      @godwarrior3403 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Let's be very real, God doesn't want us focusing on this. He wants us focusing on Him. None of this political stuff pleases Him or amounts to being right with Him. Going to church and watching Garand Thumb isn't necessarily a flex. Just comes off as a sign that yet another Christian has confused being politically active for being a good Christian. Definitely talking about myself too. But let's not pretend Christians today aren't acting totally worldly in the name of politics and then patting themselves on the back for going to church every Sunday. It's not a chad move. Going to church is absolutely the opposite of a chad move. The world will think you're lame if you follow God. If you're making it a chad thing or being percieved as such, it's likely part of your political culture war than true relationship with God. I know for a fact Jesus would lead us to worship HIM and seek Him, not worry so much about politics. The people of His day expected Him to topple the evil Roman empire, that wasn't the plan. Why would He be especially concerned with our politics over our spirituality today. Again, Definitely talking to myself as well. Just really began thinking about this the more I see people talk about going to church as if it's a chad behavior. Made me start thinking about how we're not applying the Word of God to our lives. We're just calling ourselves Christians while being devoted to politics

    • @asmo1313
      @asmo1313 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      @@godwarrior3403 tldr

  • @Thisisausername556
    @Thisisausername556 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

    Hey dad, is this also why MY barrel is bent?

  • @DanGoodShotHD
    @DanGoodShotHD 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I am well aware of what that is and I'm thoroughly impressed you were able to make this video. Seriously bro, golf clap. 👏👏👏

  • @reddevilparatrooper
    @reddevilparatrooper 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow! I have never seen the actual footage from the US Army tests. Outstanding job!!!

  • @philmcglen6194
    @philmcglen6194 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    Saw this on a uk quiz show called "Qi". But I've never seen it fired. Except for Demo ranch and the bent barrels 😂😂

    • @andrewjohnson6907
      @andrewjohnson6907 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Doodoo Ranch did that back when he was still shooting 500 pudding cups with a 50 cal

  • @Sun-Warrior1911
    @Sun-Warrior1911 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +14

    The OG CORNER SHOT!!

  • @themooreclan1220
    @themooreclan1220 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Garmin just knocked it out the park with their chronograph, congratulations Garmin, you're a smart bunch.

  • @thudable
    @thudable 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    HEY DAMN IT !!! That's extremely interesting. Thanks for posting !

  • @squidy4082
    @squidy4082 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +31

    It’s insane how smart the Germans were

    • @KaptajnKaffe
      @KaptajnKaffe 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Bending a barrel? Their tech is way overhyped!

    • @squidy4082
      @squidy4082 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      @@KaptajnKaffe lmao

    • @deepwashington499
      @deepwashington499 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@KaptajnKaffe calm down XD

    • @NotSaddamHussein
      @NotSaddamHussein 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Desperation is a mother of all inventions.

    • @mig0150
      @mig0150 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I'm sure if they just bent it a little more the war would have ended up differently

  • @thebadlander3608
    @thebadlander3608 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +229

    Wow, my German ancestry is starting to make sense

    • @AlphabetBoisAreSmelly
      @AlphabetBoisAreSmelly 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +23

      Come, brother, sit at my table, we will drink and talk of our skills in bent weaponry. Word has reached The Fuhrer of your magnificent bend! 🍺

    • @thebadlander3608
      @thebadlander3608 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +17

      @@SomaticApparition I’m going to need to plead the fifth on that one

    • @ryshellso526
      @ryshellso526 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@SomaticApparition😂😂😂😂😂😂 slight curve...😂😂😂😂

    • @Sky-qd2mf
      @Sky-qd2mf 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

      Your ancestors tried to save you

    • @thebadlander3608
      @thebadlander3608 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      @@Sky-qd2mf 🗣️🗣️🗣️

  • @johnpa9326
    @johnpa9326 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Might break the internet with this one, well done boys! I only saw one of these fired once and it was in black and white. I believe the 90 degree barrel caused the bullets to break up, not the 30 degree. The 90 created a shotgun affect to which they could clear attacking soldiers on and around the tank. Most interesting part of this video was the increased velocity. Should have shared more of those numbers. Awesome video, thanks to all who were evolved!

  • @lonelyincorporated1583
    @lonelyincorporated1583 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for taking my advice I left on the m16a4 vid