This is the war movie that i really found interest in. It featured almost all the guns that were produced and made available during the second world war. From small weapons to large scale ones, it showed .45 caliber pistols, M1 Garand, Thomson Sub Machine Gun and Heavy artillery of gigantic Tiger tanks of the Germans. This is truly a movie that must be watched by all gun enthusiasts and anyone who is pretty much interested in War films. The actors in the movie were big time stars in Holly Wood , they are Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles and many more. Here is the Summary of the whole fantastic story...:3
In World War II France in early September 1944, units of the 35th Infantry Division are nearing the town of Nancy
when one of the division's mechanized reconnaissance platoons receives
orders to pull out while under attack from the Germans. Kelly
(Eastwood), a former lieutenant who has been demoted to private following a disastrous assault some time earlier, captures Colonel
Dankhopf of German Intelligence. When Kelly notices that his prisoner
has a gold bar in his briefcase, he gets him drunk to try to get
information about the gold. Before he is killed by an attacking German Tiger tank,
the drunken Dankhopf blurts out that there is a cache of 14,000 gold
bars stored in a bank vault 30 miles behind enemy lines in the town of
Clermont.
Kelly recruits the rest of his platoon, including skeptical Master Sergeant
"Big Joe" (Savalas), to sneak off and steal the gold. Eventually,
others have to be recruited (or invite themselves) into the scheme, such
as an opportunistic supply sergeant "Crapgame" (Rickles); and a Sherman tank commander, "Oddball" (Sutherland).
The expedition successfully breaks through a German-held town during a
mortar barrage that has been arranged by Kelly. An American fighter
plane mistakes Kelly's group for the enemy, strafing their vehicles and
destroying them with rockets, forcing them to continue on foot, and
three of their number die in a subsequent skirmish in and around a
minefield. Meanwhile, Oddball's tanks battle their way through the
German lines, but their route is blocked when the last large bridge is
blown up by Allied bombers, prompting Oddball to let a bridge
engineering unit in on the deal. When intercepted radio messages of the
private raid are brought to the attention of gung-ho American Major General
Colt (O'Connor), he misinterprets them as the efforts of aggressive
patriots pushing forward on their own initiative and immediately rushes
to the front line to exploit the "breakthrough".
Kelly's men race to reach Clermont before their own army. There, they
find it defended by three Tiger tanks with infantry support. The
Americans are able to dispatch two of the Tigers and most of the German
infantry, but as they prepare to take on the last tank, which is parked
right in front of the bank, Oddball's last Sherman breaks down and
cannot be repaired. Powerless to defeat the tank, Kelly offers the
German tank commander a share of the loot. After the Tiger blows the
bank doors off, the assembled crew finds the gold cache. After dividing
the gold, the men go their separate ways, just managing to avoid meeting
the still-oblivious Colt, who is delayed by celebrating town residents. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kelly%27s_Heroes
Friday, March 22, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
The BAR
The Browning Automatic Rifle commonly
called the BAR was a United States automatic rifle or otherwise called
the machine rifle. This is a light machine gun used by the United States
and numerous other countries during the 20th century. This weapon is
chambered for the .30-06 Springfield rifle cartridge. It was designed by
John Browning in 1917 for the U.S. Expeditionary Corps in Europe. It
replaced the French-made Chauchat and M1909 Benet-Mercie machine guns.
The BAR was designed to be carried by advancing infantrymen, slung over the shoulder or fired from the hip, such concept of combat is called "walking fire". This technique in combat was necessary for the individual soldier during trench warfare. However in practice, it was most often used as a light machine gun and fired from a bi pod.
Although the weapon did see some action in World War I, the BAR did not become standard issue in the U.S. Army until 1938 when it was issued to squads as a portable light machine gun. It however saw extensive service in both World War II and the Korean War and saw some service early in the Vietnam War. The BAR has since been replaced by the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon as the standard issue light machine gun in the U.S. Army.
The BAR was designed to be carried by advancing infantrymen, slung over the shoulder or fired from the hip, such concept of combat is called "walking fire". This technique in combat was necessary for the individual soldier during trench warfare. However in practice, it was most often used as a light machine gun and fired from a bi pod.
Although the weapon did see some action in World War I, the BAR did not become standard issue in the U.S. Army until 1938 when it was issued to squads as a portable light machine gun. It however saw extensive service in both World War II and the Korean War and saw some service early in the Vietnam War. The BAR has since been replaced by the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon as the standard issue light machine gun in the U.S. Army.
Thomson Sub Machine Gun
Now I am featuring the Thomson Sub Machine Gun. This is an American Sub Machine Gun invented by John T. Thomson in 1919. During those times it has been a common image in the society that both Law Enforcers and Criminal own and use this gun to serve their respective purpose. Thus creating a turmoil in the peace and order situation in the society.
The Thomson was called and commonly known in many names, these are: the "Tommy Gun", "Trench Broom", "Trench Sweeper", "Chicago Typewriter", "Chicago Piano", "Chicago Style", "Chicago Organ Grinder", and "The Chopper". This weapon was the choice of almost everyone. It was favored by soldiers, criminals, police and civilians alike because of its ergonomics, compactness, high volume and sustained automatic fire power and its reliability.
The Thomson was called and commonly known in many names, these are: the "Tommy Gun", "Trench Broom", "Trench Sweeper", "Chicago Typewriter", "Chicago Piano", "Chicago Style", "Chicago Organ Grinder", and "The Chopper". This weapon was the choice of almost everyone. It was favored by soldiers, criminals, police and civilians alike because of its ergonomics, compactness, high volume and sustained automatic fire power and its reliability.
Weight | 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) empty (M1928A1) 10.6 lb (4.8 kg) empty (M1A1) |
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Length | 33.5 in (850 mm) (M1928A1) 32 in (810 mm) (M1/M1A1) |
Barrel length | 10.5 in (270 mm) 12 in (300 mm) (with cutts compensator) |
Cartridge | .45 ACP (11.43×23mm) |
Action | Blowback, Blish Lock |
Rate of fire | 600–1500+ rpm, depending upon model |
Muzzle velocity | 285 m/s (935 ft/s) |
Effective range | 50 metres (160 ft) |
Feed system | 20-round stick/box magazine 30-round stick/box magazine 50-round drum magazine 100-round drum magazine (M1 and M1A1 models do not accept drum magazines) |
M3 Sub Machine Gun
This is the M3 Sub machine Gun or in its most common name given, the "Grease Gun". It is called as such because because its appearance really and literally looks like a mechanical grease gun. The M3 is a .45 caliber sub machine gun used and adopted United States Army on 12th of December 1942. As compared to the Thomson Sub Machine Gun, the M3 was cheaper to produce, lighter, more accurate, and was also chambered. This weapon was intended to replace the .45 caliber Thomson series of Sub Machine Guns. However, the M3 saw relatively little combat use in the World War II because there were delays caused by the production issues and approved specification changes. The M3 was an automatic air-cooled blow-back-operated weapon. Its body is mostly covered with plain .060-in thick sheet steel. Obviously this was a heavy weapon due to its heavy material composition, however, amazingly, it is much lighter than the Thomson Sub Machine Gun.
Since it is no longer being used in war or any other form of combat in today modern warfare, it is but proper therefore that this would be for collection purposes. Besides, i believe, this is a very good collector's item, I would collect one myself if given the chance.
Weight | M3 (empty): 8.15 lb (3.70 kg) M3A1 (empty): 7.95 lb (3.61 kg) |
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Length | 29.8 in (760 mm) stock extended / 22.8 in (579.1 mm) stock collapsed |
Barrel length | 8 in (203.2 mm) |
Cartridge | .45 ACP 9×19mm Parabellum |
Action | Blowback, open bolt |
Rate of fire | 450 rounds/min cyclic |
Muzzle velocity | 920 ft/s (280 m/s) |
Effective range | Sights fixed to 100 yards (91 m)[5] |
Feed system | 30-round detachable box magazine |
Sights | Fixed rear peep sight and blade foresight, calibrated to 100 yards for caliber .45 M1911 ball ammunition |
Beretta M9
The Beretta M9 was the 9mm pistol that was adopted by the United States Military in 1985. Today, it is still in the service, being used by thousands of military personnel in combat. It is the primary handgun of the United States Military. This pistol can endure all types extreme conditions and still be able to ensure efficient fire. It can survive exposure to temperatures from -40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. It can also be repeatedly soaked in salt water, being dropped on concrete and being buried in sand, mud and snow.
Tests have shown and proven that it can guarantee 35,000 rounds before it will decrease its effectiveness. An outstanding rate for pistol type guns. However American Soldiers have used this gun extensively during the Iraq War, wherein urban places require mostly the use of small handguns. Probably they had fired more than 35,000 rounds, which only calls to show that even though it is placed to the limits, it can still deliver its great performance in combat.
I believe this is also a very interesting weapon to have. Although I personally doubt its knock out power capabilities, compared to the .45 caliber pistol, yet what is fascinating about it is that it carries 15 rounds in a single clip, which is about 2 times more than what can be carried by a standard .45 caliber pistol clip. Indeed this is the type of handgun that i would be owning...well...someday;)
Tests have shown and proven that it can guarantee 35,000 rounds before it will decrease its effectiveness. An outstanding rate for pistol type guns. However American Soldiers have used this gun extensively during the Iraq War, wherein urban places require mostly the use of small handguns. Probably they had fired more than 35,000 rounds, which only calls to show that even though it is placed to the limits, it can still deliver its great performance in combat.
I believe this is also a very interesting weapon to have. Although I personally doubt its knock out power capabilities, compared to the .45 caliber pistol, yet what is fascinating about it is that it carries 15 rounds in a single clip, which is about 2 times more than what can be carried by a standard .45 caliber pistol clip. Indeed this is the type of handgun that i would be owning...well...someday;)
Specifications | |
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Weight |
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Length | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
Barrel length | 125 mm (4.9 in) |
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Cartridge | 9x19mm Parabellum |
Action | Short recoil |
Muzzle velocity | 381 m/s (1,250 ft/s) |
Effective range | 50 m |
Feed system | 15 round detachable box magazine |
Sights | Iron sights |
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
M16 Assault rifle
The M16 Assault rifle, commonly known as the Armalite is the standard issue weapon of the Armed Forces of the Philippines or the AFP. This gun is also the united states' military version of the AR-15 rifle. It is capable of automatic, semi automatic or three-round burst firing. The assault rifle was used by the United States Army in the Vietnam War. Primarily it was utilized for the purpose of jungle warfare. Somehow, i believe that it wasn't really effective
due to the necessity to constantly clean its parts, if you are not able to do so, then, it will not work properly. Also during the Vietnam war in 1969 it became the US military standard service rifle replacing the M14 rifle in such role. Since the Vietnam war this gun has been the primary service rifle of the US Armed Forces.
My experience to this weapon was during my ROTC training. Me and my fellow Cadets were required to assemble and disassemble the rifle. It was a fun thing to do and fairly easy than what i expected. I'm looking forward to own this type of gun one day.
due to the necessity to constantly clean its parts, if you are not able to do so, then, it will not work properly. Also during the Vietnam war in 1969 it became the US military standard service rifle replacing the M14 rifle in such role. Since the Vietnam war this gun has been the primary service rifle of the US Armed Forces.
My experience to this weapon was during my ROTC training. Me and my fellow Cadets were required to assemble and disassemble the rifle. It was a fun thing to do and fairly easy than what i expected. I'm looking forward to own this type of gun one day.
Weight | 7.18 lb (3.26 kg) (unloaded) 8.79 lb (4.0 kg) (loaded) |
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Length | 39.5 in (1,000 mm) |
Barrel length | 20 in (508 mm) |
Cartridge | 5.56×45mm NATO |
Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt (direct impingement) |
Rate of fire | 12–15 rounds/min sustained 45–60 rounds/min semi-automatic 700–950 rounds/min cyclic |
Muzzle velocity | 3,110 ft/s (948 m/s)[4] |
Effective range | 550 meters (point target) 800 meters (area target)[5] |
Feed system | 20-round box magazine: (0.211 lb [96 grams] empty / 0.738 lb [335 g] full) 30-round box magazine: (0.257 lb [117 g] empty / 1.06 lb [483 g] full) Beta C-Mag 100-round double-lobed drum: (2.2 lb [1 kg] empty / 4.81 lb [2.19 kg] full) |
Thursday, March 14, 2013
garand
The M1 Garand was according to General Patton "the greatest war implement ever invented". It was the basic infantry rifle that was issued to every military personnel in the united states armed forces during world war 2 and the succeeding wars that followed that the US army participated in, except of course the latest war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Even if it is no longer used, i believe it is still very nice and effective weapon. It is a nice gun for collection in the perspective of a gun enthusiast. It is also effective because its bullet can pierce through hard walls and thick armor. This gun is simply just awesome!! Extensive details are provided below...
Weight | 9.5 lb (4.31 kg) to 11.6 lb (5.3 kg) |
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Length | 43.5 in (1,100 mm) |
Barrel length | 24 in (609.6 mm) |
Cartridge | .30-06 Springfield (7.62x63mm) 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) (Used by the U.S. Navy and some commercial companies to modernize the M1 and increase performance) |
Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
Muzzle velocity | 2,800 ft/s (853 m/s) |
Effective range | 500 yd (457 m)[3] |
Feed system | 8-round "en bloc" clip internal magazine |
Sights | Aperture rear sight, barleycorn-type front sight |
.44 Magnum
This particular gun amazes me a lot, not only because of its slick design with a relatively long barrel that distinguishes it from other conventional handguns, but also because of its unmatched force that makes it a powerful weapon; in fact it is widely considered as “the most powerful handgun in the world” as said by a famous actor in an equally famous movie in the 60’s.
The Smith and Wesson .44 magnum revolver was manufactured by the US Company Smith and Wesson. It is a six-shot, double action revolver chambered for the .44 magnum cartridge. As I have written in the previous sentences, this handgun was made popular and famous by the fictional movie character “Dirty” Harry Callahan in the Dirty Harry series of films starred by Clint Eastwood. Up until now many people still associate this kind of gun with such movie character.
The Smith and Wesson .44 magnum revolver
was manufactured by the US Company Smith and Wesson. It is a six-shot, double
action revolver chambered for the .44 magnum cartridge. As I have written in
the previous sentences, this handgun was made popular and famous by the
fictional movie character “Dirty” Harry Callahan in the Dirty Harry series of
films starred by Clint Eastwood. Up until now many people still associate this
kind of gun with such movie character. Likewise a certain line in the movies
which says that the .44 magnum is “the most powerful handgun in the world” made
most of the gun stores in America run out of stock of this revolver. It is an
effective implement in hunting and self defense. However it would take you a
hard time in concealing the weapon under your garments if you intend to go
undercover for a particular purpose. Ultimately, this is the type of weapon that
fits to every gun enthusiast’s wants.
Armsel Striker Shot Gun
The Armsel Striker shot gun is popularly known as the street sweeper gun because it accordingly and literally sweep the streets with a rain of bullets. This gun is commonly used to control riot and in times of war it is as well used in combat. It is a very effective weapon that it you could not own one if you don't have the special license and unless also if you are a law enforcer or a police officer. It is also used by military soldiers. It is a very high powered weapon that can be capable of semi automatic fire using a 12 gauge bullet. Further details of this gun is given below.
Weight | 4.2 kg (empty), 4.4 kg (loaded) |
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Length | 792 mm (31.18 inch) 508 mm (20 inch) (stock folded) (with 12 in barrel) |
Barrel length | 191 mm (7.5 in), 305 mm (12 in), 356 mm (14 in), 470 mm (18.5 in) |
Cartridge | 12 gauge |
Action | Rotating cylinder |
Feed system | 12-round revolving cylinder, 7-round cylinder on compact models. |
Sights | Removable optical sights on Armsel Striker and Protecta.Such sights are holographic,red dot and various others. Iron sights are on all variants. |
Thursday, March 7, 2013
.45 Caliber Pistol
The .45 caliber pistol is the famous handgun that won the second world war. It was the standard issue hand held weapon to all personnel in the United States Armed Forces during world war 1, world war 2, Korean War and the Vietnam War. This gun was designed by John Browning in 1911 and it paved the way to a whole new generation sustained semi automatic fire. Contrary to the cowboy guns of the westerners which are pretty hard to fire and reload, .45 caliber pistols are single- action, semi automatic, magazine fed, recoil operated hand guns. Well, they are therefore much more effective in combat. It also offers a relatively powerful knock out power compared to other handguns. Ultimately this is an ideal weapon for self defense and other similar purpose:3
Thursday, February 21, 2013
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