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[–]raven9 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (2 children)

The MP40 in that video looks like it had been converted to semi auto. The original MP40 has a much faster rate of fire.

[–]Tiwaking 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

raven9 2 insightful - 1 fun - 2 hours ago The MP40 in that video looks like it had been converted to semi auto. The original MP40 has a much faster rate of fire.

Yeah it has definitely been altered. Here is what an MP40 fires like: MP40 Full Auto Fun

[–]IkeConn 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

That's beause the Germans used "hot" ammunition. Modern civilian 9mm will stovepipe in a luger.

[–]Tiwaking 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Its an excellent gun. MP40 Full Auto Fun

[–]IkeConn 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

The Germans had the best looking uniforms and side arms but that doesn't win wars.