#  @thecostofofficial The Cost Of The Cost Of posts on YouTube about compact, war, the most, design the most. They currently have [------] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [-------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCSanqFzcvAMRuHowF-tsF_A/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] -52% - [--] Month [----------] -43% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/youtube::UCSanqFzcvAMRuHowF-tsF_A/posts_active)  - [--] Week [--] +30% - [--] Month [--] +9.70% ### Followers: [------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCSanqFzcvAMRuHowF-tsF_A/followers)  - [--] Week [------] +0.56% - [--] Month [------] +21% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/youtube::UCSanqFzcvAMRuHowF-tsF_A/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [countries](/list/countries) 25.22% [gaming](/list/gaming) 2.61% [finance](/list/finance) 1.74% **Social topic influence** [compact](/topic/compact) #111, [war](/topic/war) 10.43%, [the most](/topic/the-most) #2392, [design](/topic/design) 9.57%, [fed](/topic/fed) 7.83%, [philosophy](/topic/philosophy) 6.96%, [in the](/topic/in-the) 6.09%, [single](/topic/single) 6.09%, [semi](/topic/semi) 5.22%, [united states](/topic/united-states) #2916 **Top assets mentioned** [TRENCHES (TRENCHES)](/topic/trenches) [Frontline Ltd. (FRO)](/topic/$fro) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "The Ultimate Naval Gun Showdown Phalanx vs Goalkeeper β In this video we compare two of the most powerful naval defence guns ever built separated by engineering and sheer firepower: Phalanx CIWS (1980) Americas last line of defence a 20mm Vulcan cannon that unleashes [--] rounds per second to shred incoming missiles. Goalkeeper CIWS (1979) The Dutch-built sea cannon using the massive 30mm GAU-8/A Avenger gun the same powerhouse used on the A-10 Warthog delivering devastating accuracy and impact. From Cold War carrier decks to modern warships at sea this is the cost per shot comparison between" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZEdrvNgBnAk) 2025-10-10T15:52Z 35.7K followers, 174.9K engagements "USA MAC-11 vs USA TEC-9 Cost Comparison MAC-11 (1973) An American compact automatic weapon designed around extreme rate of fire in the smallest possible package. Chambered in pistol calibres and capable of full-automatic fire the MAC-11 prioritises volume of fire over controllability. Its simple construction and very high cyclic rate reflect Cold Warera experimentation that valued short overwhelming bursts at close range even at the cost of accuracy and ammunition efficiency. TEC-9 (1985) An American semi-automatic pistol developed for the civilian market with an emphasis on magazine capacity" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8kfwWacGXHo) 2026-01-11T16:00Z 35.7K followers, 895.3K engagements "RU PTRS-41 vs USA Barrett M82 Cost Per Shot PTRS-41 (1941) A World War II Soviet anti-tank rifle developed under extreme wartime pressure. Chambered in the massive 14.5114mm cartridge the PTRS-41 prioritised raw penetration and immediate battlefield impact against early-war armoured vehicles. Heavy difficult to handle and limited in accuracy it reflects Soviet doctrine that valued rapid mass production and brute-force solutions over precision or long-term sustainability. Barrett M82 (1989) A modern American anti-materiel rifle designed for long-range precision and versatility. Firing the .50" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=APhrOXeteKo) 2026-01-15T21:00Z 35.7K followers, 9.6M engagements "Americas Commando vs Russias Folding AK β Cost Per Shot Colt XM177E2 Commando (1967) Americas compact Vietnam-era carbine. Firing 5.5645mm at blistering speed the XM177E2 was designed for Special Forces LRRP teams and SEALs who needed maximum firepower in tight jungle terrain. Lightweight fast-handling and famous for its violent muzzle flash it became one of the most iconic close-quarters rifles of the war. AKMS (1959) The Soviet Unions folding-stock 7.6239mm assault rifle. Built for paratroopers and mechanized troops the AKMS delivered brutal stopping power battlefield reliability and rugged" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Fq-hRcLx030) 2025-11-27T13:00Z 35.7K followers, 3.8M engagements "Maxim Gun vs MG [--] [---] Years of Machine Gun Evolution π₯ Cost Per Shot Analysis. In this video we compare two of the most iconic machine guns in military history weapons separated by more than a century of innovation: Maxim Gun (1886) The worlds first fully automatic machine gun a water-cooled legend that changed warfare forever. MG-3 Germanys modern general-purpose machine gun famed for its blistering rate of fire and battlefield dominance. From the muddy trenches of World War I to todays high-tech battlefields this is the cost per shot comparison between old-school engineering and modern" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JbncdO0U1OQ) 2025-10-08T14:40Z 35.7K followers, 53.9K engagements "AK-47 vs M4 The Ultimate East vs West Showdown π AK-47 (1947) The weapon that changed the world. Simple rugged and unstoppable chambered in 7.6239mm it fires through mud sand and snow without fail. Built for reliability over refinement the AK became the weapon of choice for soldiers and revolutionaries across the globe a symbol of raw unbreakable firepower. M4 Carbine (1994) Americas modern battlefield icon. Lightweight precise and highly adaptable firing the 5.5645mm NATO round with speed and accuracy. Designed for mobility and control the M4 defines modern warfare combining cutting-edge" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=L1zsE1S4Wxo) 2025-11-10T12:00Z 35.7K followers, 11M engagements "Thompson vs KP [--] Cost Per Shot ComparisonπΈ Thompson Submachine Gun (1921 / WWII service) Americas iconic early submachine gun. Chambered in .45 ACP the Thompson was built around close-range stopping power controllability and solid machining. Heavy robust and expensive to manufacture it reflected early-war industrial confidence and an emphasis on decisive fire at short distances. KP-44 (1944) Finlands late-war experimental submachine gun. Chambered in 919mm the KP-44 represented a shift toward simplification higher rates of fire and easier production under wartime pressure. Designed as a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PdPc9n-19j0) 2025-12-21T12:00Z 35.7K followers, 1.9M engagements "Colt .45 vs Desert Eagle Cost Per Shot Colt Single Action Army (.45 Colt) One of the most iconic handguns in American history. Designed as a single-action revolver with a six-round cylinder the Colt .45 prioritised mechanical simplicity durability and deliberate fire. Originally developed for U.S. military service and frontier use it reflects 19th-century American doctrine that valued reliability ease of maintenance and controlled shot placement over volume of fire or mechanical complexity. Desert Eagle (.50 Action Express) A modern American-designed semi-automatic pistol built to push the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=U-l2dKmJEQs) 2026-01-09T16:00Z 35.7K followers, 2.2M engagements "LeeEnfield vs MosinNagant The Bolt Action Battle of the Century π LeeEnfield Mk III (1907) Britains iconic bolt-action rifle. Smooth fast and deadly accurate with a 10-round magazine and lightning-quick bolt it could unleash up to [--] aimed shots per minute in the hands of a trained soldier. Built for precision and speed the Enfield became a symbol of discipline and marksmanship across every battlefield of the 20th century. MosinNagant M1891 (1891) Russias rugged warhorse. Crude powerful and built to survive anything chambered in 7.6254mmR it fired through mud ice and blood without fail." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=f_ts3CJ7tlo) 2025-11-09T21:58Z 35.7K followers, 2.8M engagements "USA M1014 vs USA Remington [---] Cost Comparison Benelli M1014 (1999) The United States Marine Corps semi-automatic combat shotgun. Designed around Benellis ARGO gas-operated system the M1014 prioritises rapid follow-up shots reduced recoil impulse and consistent performance with full-power 12-gauge loads. Heavier and more mechanically complex it reflects modern U.S. doctrine that values speed controllability and reduced shooter fatigue over absolute mechanical simplicity. Remington [---] (1950) One of Americas most widely used pump-action shotguns. Built around manual operation and mechanical" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=n-VWazqhXKE) 2026-01-06T13:01Z 35.7K followers, 88.7K engagements "12 Gauge Shotgun vs Brown Bess Cost Comparison [--] Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun (c. late 1800s standardisation) A modern evolution of the smoothbore concept built around repeatable fire and individual control. Using metallic 12-gauge shells and a manually operated pump the platform prioritises rapid follow-up shots ammunition versatility and reliability across varied conditions. Designed for sustained use it reflects modern American doctrine that values speed flexibility and consistent output over formation-based tactics. Brown Bess (c.1722) Britains standard infantry musket for over a century. A" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qsMTMpwdJhI) 2026-01-07T22:01Z 35.7K followers, 2.6M engagements "USA M67 vs USA M320 Cost Comparison M67 Fragmentation Grenade (1968) The standard U.S. hand grenade developed during the Vietnam era. Designed for simplicity reliability and consistent fragmentation the M67 prioritises portability and low per-use cost. Thrown by hand it reflects American infantry doctrine that values immediate close-range explosive capability with minimal equipment and logistical burden. M320 40mm Grenade Launcher (2009) A modern U.S. grenade launcher developed to extend explosive reach at the squad level. Firing 4046mm grenades the M320 prioritises controlled delivery" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sOKjl3TEjxA) 2026-01-02T12:31Z 35.7K followers, 39.8M engagements "MG42 vs M1919 Browning Cost Per Shot Comparison πΈπ₯ Two machine guns. Same war. Completely different philosophies of firepower. MG42 (1942) Germanys Hitlers Buzzsaw. Lightweight brutally fast and terrifyingly effective. With up to [----] rounds per minute it defined battlefield suppression and burned through ammunition like no other. Browning M1919 (1919) Americas steady workhorse. Built for reliability mounted on everything from jeeps to aircraft. Slower heavier and more deliberate the M1919 traded speed for accuracy and endurance. From the trenches of Europe to the deserts of North Africa" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sf8rQbUjrpE) 2025-10-29T19:12Z 35.7K followers, 4.4M engagements "PP-19 Bizon vs PM-63 RAK Cost Comparison" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=u5a7BtYH8EE) 2026-02-13T13:01Z 35.7K followers, 56K engagements "How Much Did WWII Firepower Really Cost π₯ FG42 vs BAR FG42 (1942) Germanys elite paratrooper weapon. Lightweight fast and engineered for precision firing the powerful 7.9257mm Mauser round at up to [---] rounds per minute. Designed for the Fallschirmjger it blended the firepower of a machine weapon with the control of a long-barrelled weapon a masterpiece of over-engineering that came with an elite price tag. BAR M1918A2 (1940) Americas squad automatic legend. Heavy reliable and built to dominate firing the hard-hitting .30-06 Springfield round at [---] rounds per minute. The BAR laid down" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0JfdPVUngpg) 2025-11-08T18:36Z 35.7K followers, 2.2M engagements "M1903 Springfield vs AK-47 Cost Comparison" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1IjF7cJbGTg) 2026-02-02T15:07Z 35.7K followers, 11.6K engagements "Combat Master vs Glock [--] Cost Per Shot Taran Tactical Combat Master [----] (9mm) A hand-fitted competition pistol built around maximum shootability and efficiency. Chambered in 919mm and fed by high-capacity double-stack magazines the Combat Master prioritises recoil control fast follow-up shots and consistency under high round counts. With low cost per shot but extremely high upfront platform cost it reflects a design philosophy that assumes frequent training sustained volume of fire and long-term economic efficiency through inexpensive ammunition. Glock [--] (10mm Auto) A full-size duty pistol" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3lv4mUqFpJM) 2026-01-28T13:00Z 35.7K followers, 33.5K engagements "USA Ruger vs USA Hi-Point 9mm Cost Per Shot We compare a Ruger Stainless rimfire built for endless repetition with a budget Hi-Point C9 9mm focusing on their cost per shot. This weapon comparison highlights the economic differences between a low-cost per shot platform and a design with escalating expenses. Discover which cheapest pistol makes more economic sense in terms of overall weapon cost today. ruger hi point c9 pistol weapon comparison weapon cost ruger hi point c9 pistol weapon comparison weapon cost" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7PNBMVzuOHo) 2026-01-31T14:00Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements "SVD vs SKS Cost Comparison We compare the Dragunov rifle a designated marksman rifle with the SKS rifle a mass-issue carbine focusing on their cost per shot. This weapon comparison highlights the economic differences between a precision-focused platform and a simpler more accessible design. Discover which rifle comparison makes more economic sense in terms of weapon cost today. πΈ Which design philosophy makes more economic sense β SVD or SKS Drop your pick below π svd sks dragunov rifle sks rifle weapon comparison svd sks dragunov rifle sks rifle weapon comparison" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=94drcDPoS3c) 2026-01-28T13:00Z 35.7K followers, 34.9K engagements "M1917 Enfield VS M1903 Springfield Cost Per Shot Comparison M1917 Enfield (1917) The United States emergency World War I service rifle. Chambered in .30-06 Springfield the M1917 was adapted from a British design to meet the urgent demands of mass mobilisation. Heavier and built for industrial-scale production it prioritised durability simplified manufacturing and rapid fielding over refinement ultimately becoming the most widely issued U.S. rifle of the war. M1903 Springfield (1903) The U.S. Armys official service rifle entering World War I. Also chambered in .30-06 the M1903 was designed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=CNxVIv_cOyM) 2025-12-26T16:00Z 35.7K followers, 142.9K engagements "SA .500 Magnum vs Sako [--] XL Cost Comparison Smith & Wesson Model [---] (2003) One of the most powerful production revolvers ever made developed to push the absolute limits of handgun performance. Chambered in .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum the Model [---] prioritises maximum per-shot energy mechanical strength and durability in a handheld format. Heavy punishing to fire and expensive per round it reflects a design philosophy focused on extreme power rather than sustained use volume of fire or practicality. Sako [--] XL (2006) A precision bolt-action rifle built around Sakos extra-large action to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=HQK4Z2OygzA) 2026-01-21T21:00Z 35.7K followers, 1M engagements "Solothurn S-18 vs Boys Anti-Tank Rifle Cost Per Shot πΈ #military #weapons Solothurn S-18 (1939) One of the most extreme infantry weapons ever fielded. Chambered in 20mm the Solothurn blurred the line between rifle and light artillery. Semi-automatic and devastating against early armoured vehicles it prioritised raw firepower and penetration at the cost of weight mobility and logistics. Designed during the interwar period it reflected a belief that infantry could counter armour with sheer calibre alone. Boys Anti-Tank Rifle Mk I (1937) Britains early-war infantry anti-tank solution. Firing" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=LgUZ0D04Idg) 2025-12-24T14:00Z 35.7K followers, 500K engagements "Cold War Carbine vs Frontier Rifle Cost Per Shot HK53 (late 1970s) A compact rifle developed during the Cold War to deliver full rifle-calibre performance in confined environments. Chambered in 5.5645mm and fed by detachable magazines the HK53 prioritises maneuverability controllability and rapid follow-up shots at a relatively low cost per shot. Designed for military and counter-terror roles it reflects a modern doctrine that assumes reliable logistics frequent resupply and the need for sustained repeatable fire. Sharps Rifle (mid-19th century) A single-shot falling-block rifle built around" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W5x3vqa7Ofo) 2026-02-04T15:01Z 35.7K followers, 27.6K engagements "Modern Ranch Rifle vs Classic Deer Rifle Cost Per Shot Comparison" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YAHIT_9I79c) 2026-02-07T13:00Z 35.7K followers, 16.5K engagements "USA Pump Rifle vs $100000 Shotgun Cost Comparison .22 LR Pump-Action Varmint Rifle (Early 20th Century Design Lineage) A utilitarian small-bore rifle developed for constant everyday use. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle and fed by a tubular magazine the pump-action varmint rifle prioritises reliability simplicity and extremely low cost per shot. Designed to be cycled manually and fired thousands of times with minimal expense it reflects a working-gun doctrine that values repetition accessibility and practical effectiveness over refinement or prestige. Beretta SO6 X B&P (Modern Production) A" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tGbiCy2pnRU) 2026-01-30T14:01Z 35.7K followers, 32.6K engagements "USA NAA Mini-Revolver vs USA Bond Arms Cost Comparison NAA Mini-Revolver (.22 LR) An ultra-compact revolver built around extreme miniaturisation and minimal operating cost. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle and fed by a five-shot cylinder it prioritises simplicity low recoil and exceptionally low cost per shot. Lightweight and mechanically straightforward it reflects a design philosophy that assumes repetition accessibility and economic efficiency rather than power or speed. Bond Arms Derringer (.45 Colt) A modern reinterpretation of the classic derringer concept designed to fire large revolver" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vRhIhmmJ8RE) 2026-01-26T13:01Z 35.7K followers, 24K engagements "Cobray Terminator vs Taurus Judge Cost Comparison" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xiqmN6sNxqE) 2026-02-06T13:01Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements "FN P90 vs UMP-45 Cost Comparison FN P90 (1990) A compact Personal Defense Weapon developed to address modern battlefield threats particularly the rise of body armor. Chambered in 5.728mm and fed by a 50-round top-mounted magazine the P90 prioritises high hit probability low recoil and sustained fire in a small fully ambidextrous platform. It reflects a lateCold War and postCold War doctrine that values capacity controllability and penetration over per-shot mass accepting higher ammunition cost in exchange for system efficiency. HK UMP-45 (1999) A submachine gun designed as a simpler" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=zlJXOcLUvJE) 2026-01-27T13:01Z 35.7K followers, 16.5K engagements ".50 Cal M2 Browning vs Soviet DShK Cost per Shot Showdown π₯πΈ In this video we pit two of the most iconic heavy machine guns ever mounted to vehicles built for the same mission (long-range anti-materiel fire) but born from totally different philosophies of warfare. M2 Browning (.50 BMG) The American Ma Deuce: heavy brutally effective and relentlessly reliable. Designed for mounted and vehicle use it trades rate of fire for massive single-round power and long reach. DShK (12.7108 mm) The Soviet workhorse: a higher cyclic rate and a doctrine built around volume and versatility (tripod vehicle" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0ERsNeTLnsM) 2025-10-14T08:37Z 13.7K followers, 282.7K engagements "The Worst Gun Ever vs The One That Never Quit π Chauchat vs Lewis Gun πΈ Chauchat CSRG M1915 (1915) Frances rushed attempt at a squad automatic. Designed to give infantry mobile automatic fire it was cheap and mass-produced but infamous for jams fragile magazines and terrible reliability in trench conditions. Rough loud and controversial the Chauchat became a symbol of engineering gone wrong. Lewis Gun (1914) Britains lightweight air-cooled masterpiece. Gas-operated and famously reliable the Lewis proved itself in trenches on aircraft and at sea. With large pan magazines and a distinctive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=0PMumjrvxWo) 2025-11-13T15:00Z [----] followers, 227.2K engagements ".50 Cal M2 Browning vs GAU-17 Minigun Cost Per Shot Showdown π₯ Two American legends generations apart but born from the same obsession with unstoppable firepower. Browning M2 .50 Cal (1933) The king of machine guns. Heavy recoil massive range and a design so tough its still mounted on tanks helicopters and boats nearly a century later. GAU-17/A Minigun (1960s) The next evolution. Six barrels electrically driven spitting out up to [----] rounds a minute turning the sky into a wall of lead. From the battlefields of WWII to the door guns of modern helicopters this is the cost-per-shot comparison" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=1P0wqAH50Sk) 2025-10-23T18:00Z [----] followers, 74K engagements "M1 Garand vs Kar98k WWIIs Ultimate Rifle Duel πβ M1 Garand (1936) Americas legendary semi-automatic rifle. Powerful reliable and fast firing eight rounds of .30-06 before that iconic PING signalled a reload. It gave U.S. soldiers unmatched fire superiority across Europe and the Pacific earning its title as the greatest battle implement ever devised. Kar98k (1935) Germanys precision-engineered bolt-action rifle. Simple rugged and deadly accurate chambered in 7.9257mm Mauser it rewarded patience and skill with long-range precision. Trusted by millions of German infantrymen it embodied" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=3ouiN7KjEr8) 2025-11-08T15:14Z 34.8K followers, 2.9M engagements "USA M224 vs WWII German 50mm Cost Per Shot M224 (1978) A modern American light mortar designed to give infantry units accurate portable indirect fire support. Firing [--] mm ammunition and capable of both conventional and handheld operation the M224 prioritises range precision and flexibility. Heavier and more expensive per round it reflects modern U.S. doctrine that values accuracy extended reach and effectiveness per shot over minimal weight or simplicity. [--] cm leGrW [--] (1936) Germanys World War II light infantry mortar. Chambered in [--] mm the leGrW [--] was built to be lightweight and easily" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=4WIiarRJQSU) 2026-01-10T16:00Z 35.7K followers, 222.5K engagements "Russias Kord vs Americas .50 Cal M2 Browning Cost Per Shot Showdown π₯ M2 Browning .50 Cal (1933) Americas long-range workhorse: vehicle mounts aircraft and crew-served positions for nearly a century. Hard-hitting rock-solid reliable and relatively cheap per round the classic .50-cal heavyweight. Kord [----] mm (1990s / [----] service entry) Russias modern heavy weapon: gas-operated high-power 12.7108mm performance built for vehicle roofs and remote stations. Faster lighter than older heavy MGs and built to punch through materiel but its ammo can be much pricier and harder to source. From Humvees" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5IRLsa9CXvE) 2025-10-28T15:53Z [----] followers, 26.7K engagements "Tomahawk Cruise Missile VS Harpoon Block 1-C missile. Price Per Shot analysis" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=5cwPSg3rXnA) 2025-10-03T14:20Z 34.3K followers, 46K engagements "Abrams vs Leopard [--] Cost Per Shot Breakdown π£ In this video we compare two of NATOs most powerful main battle tanks built by allies but rivals in engineering and design. M1 Abrams (1980) Americas heavyweight champion. Gas turbine powered manually loaded and wrapped in depleted uranium armor a fortress on tracks. Leopard [--] (1979) Germanys precision masterpiece. Diesel-driven smooth and deadly accurate a balance of speed efficiency and fire control. From Cold War cooperation to modern competition this is the cost-per-shot comparison between American power and German precision. Which one would" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7OUvVd8XPWI) 2025-10-19T18:02Z [----] followers, 46.8K engagements "MP7 vs P90 The Cost Per Shot Will Shock You πΈ HK MP7 (2001) Germanys ultra-compact armour-piercing PDW. Firing the high-velocity 4.630mm round with almost zero recoil the MP7 was engineered for operators who needed rifle-level penetration in a machine-pistol sized package. Lightweight fast and surgical in close quarters it became a favourite of special forces and protective units worldwide. FN P90 (1990) Belgiums futuristic 5.728mm personal defence weapon. With its iconic top-mounted 50-round magazine and extreme controllability the P90 delivers huge firepower in a tiny footprint. Designed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7vAXEkPlU04) 2025-11-23T20:00Z 34.8K followers, 706K engagements "M3 Grease Gun vs PPSh-41 WWIIs Slowest vs Fastest SMG π M3 Grease Gun (1943) Americas no-frills .45-cal submachine gun. Cheap rugged and built for pure function firing just [---] rounds per minute it traded speed for control and reliability. Designed to replace the Thompson it cost only $20 to make and delivered steady hard-hitting power on every front from Europe to the Pacific. PPSh-41 (1941) The Soviet Unions answer to fire superiority. Fast ferocious and simple to produce spitting out up to [----] rounds per minute of 7.6225mm fury. With its iconic drum magazine and blistering rate of fire" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8VDmJEDCni0) 2025-11-07T18:22Z 15.8K followers, 447.8K engagements "USA Savage Axis vs USA Henry .30-30 Cost Comparison Savage Axis (2010) A modern budget-oriented bolt-action rifle designed to make long-range accuracy accessible to a wide civilian audience. Built around simplified manufacturing and lightweight construction the Axis prioritises affordability deliberate precision and compatibility with modern optics. It reflects a contemporary American hunting doctrine that assumes planned shots longer engagement distances and cost-efficient access to modern cartridge performance. Henry Lever Action .30-30 (Modern Production) A traditional American" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9FdHnEwWV-Y) 2026-01-25T20:00Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements "M4 Commando vs SIG SPEAR Cost Per Shot Comparison πΈ M4 Commando (1990s) A compact evolution of Americas standard infantry carbine. Chambered in 5.5645mm NATO the M4 Commando prioritises mobility controllability and ammunition efficiency. Designed for sustained use across a wide range of roles it reflects decades of U.S. doctrine focused on lightweight weapons high ammunition carry and logistical efficiency rather than raw per-shot power. SIG SPEAR / XM7 (2020s) The U.S. Armys next-generation infantry rifle developed under the NGSW program. Chambered in 6.851mm the SIG SPEAR was built to" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9OVXZ4Nf0eM) 2026-01-01T15:00Z 35.7K followers, 73.5K engagements "USA Siege Cannon vs USA Javelin Cost Per Shot 18th-Century Siege Cannon (1700s) A cornerstone of early modern warfare designed to break fortifications through sustained bombardment rather than precision. Firing large solid iron cannonballs using black powder siege cannons prioritised mass durability and long-term firepower. Immobile crew-intensive and slow to reload they reflect 18th-century doctrine that valued endurance attrition and overwhelming force applied over days or weeks. FGM-148 Javelin (1996) A modern American man-portable anti-tank missile system built around precision and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=9pdDiC3gYVo) 2026-01-13T22:00Z 35.7K followers, 49K engagements "WWIIs Fastest Gun vs Modern Minigun Cost Per Shot Comparison π₯ MG42 (1942) Germanys infamous Hitlers Buzzsaw. Light terrifyingly fast and brutally efficient firing up to [----] rounds per minute it ruled WWII battlefields and shredded ammunition like no other weapon in history. Dillon Aero M134D (2003) The modern Minigun. Electrically driven six barrels of steel fury capable of [----] rounds per minute and mounted on helicopters vehicles and boats. The evolution of suppression fire taken to its ultimate extreme. From the trenches of WWII to 21st-century gunships this is the Cost Per Shot" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=AM7BDoMSh1s) 2025-10-31T13:00Z [----] followers, 80.9K engagements "The Economics of the Old West: [----] Cattleman vs Remington [----] Cost Per Shot Comparison πΈ [----] Cattleman (1873) One of the most iconic revolvers of the American frontier. Designed as a single-action gate-loaded revolver the [----] prioritised balance simplicity and reliability. Chambered most famously in .45 Colt it reflected frontier-era doctrine that valued a dependable sidearm that was easy to carry maintain and sustain over long periods rather than rapid reloads or mechanical complexity. Remington [----] (1875) Colts strongest competitor during the height of the Old West. Built with a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BLlihmgJxRg) 2025-12-31T15:00Z 35.7K followers, 34.4K engagements "Cold War AK vs USA Modern Bullpup Cost Comparison Thunderstruck Gen [--] (2020s) A modern American compact revolver designed to maximise shot output in the smallest possible package. Chambered in .22 LR and featuring a unique dual-barrel system that alternates fire with each trigger pull the Thunderstruck prioritises controllability low recoil and extremely low cost per shot. Lightweight simple to sustain and inexpensive to fire it reflects a design philosophy focused on accessibility repetition and volume rather than per-shot power. Raptor [--] (c. 2000s2010s) A modern American extreme-calibre" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=BrnC7PVV3-E) 2026-01-20T21:00Z 32.2K followers, [----] engagements "MG34 vs PKM Cost Per Shot Comparison MG-34 (1934) Germanys groundbreaking general-purpose machine gun and the first to truly unify the light and medium machine-gun roles. Chambered in 7.9257mm Mauser the MG-34 combined high accuracy a fast rate of fire and multiple feed options. Precision-machined and highly versatile it set a new standard for infantry firepower but its complexity made it sensitive to dirt and expensive to produce under wartime conditions. PKM (1969) The Soviet Unions simplified and modernized general-purpose machine gun. Firing the 7.6254mmR cartridge the PKM was designed" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DJTzp1XK9ZY) 2025-12-13T12:00Z 17.6K followers, 66K engagements "US Phalanx CIWS vs US .50 Cal M2 Browning Cost Per Shot Will Shock You πΈπ₯ Two weapons. Same mission: stop threats. Different eras different scales different wallets. M2 Browning .50 Cal (1933) The legendary American heavy weapon: vehicle mounts aircraft and infantry use for nearly a century. Hard-hitting brutally reliable and cheap to fire the battlefield workhorse. Phalanx CIWS (1980) The ships last line of defence: an automated 20mm Gatling cannon with radar and fire control built to shred missiles and incoming threats. Insane rate of fire computerized targeting and shockingly expensive" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=DwaqvFjZemg) 2025-10-26T16:30Z [----] followers, 31.8K engagements "USA Remington [---] vs GB 4-Bore Cost Per Shot Remington [---] (2009) A modern American pump-action shotgun developed for reliability in harsh environments. Chambered in [--] gauge and coated with Remingtons Nitro Mag polymer shell the [---] prioritises durability repeatable fire and ammunition versatility. Designed for sustained use in military law-enforcement and tactical roles it reflects modern U.S. doctrine that values control logistics and consistent output over extreme per-shot power. 4-Bore Shotgun (19th century) One of the largest shoulder-fired shotguns ever produced originating from the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Eb1C1g4SXxk) 2026-01-16T21:00Z 35.7K followers, 448.4K engagements "M14 vs M110 SASS Cost Per Shot Comparison M14 Rifle (1959) Americas last full-power battle rifle. Designed during the Cold War the M14 fired the 7.6251mm NATO cartridge and combined traditional marksmanship with semi-automatic fire. Built from wood and steel it prioritised range durability and infantry firepower but its weight and recoil made it less suited to modern combat as warfare evolved. M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (2007) A modern precision rifle developed for todays battlefield. Also chambered in 7.6251mm NATO the M110 was purpose-built for accuracy optics integration and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FCzuMvD_Cmc) 2025-12-20T16:00Z 35.6K followers, 92.2K engagements "G28 vs M1903 π₯ Modern DMR vs WWI Sniper Rifle HK G28 (2011) Germanys modern designated marksman rifle. Built for precision stability and rapid follow-up shots it fires 7.6251mm NATO with pinpoint accuracy. Outfitted with advanced optics a free-floating barrel and a rugged semi-auto system the G28 delivers reliable long-range firepower on todays battlefields. Springfield M1903 (1903) Americas legendary bolt-action rifle. Chambered in the hard-hitting .30-06 cartridge it earned a reputation for extreme accuracy from World War I to Korea. Simple durable and brutally effective the M1903 became a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FcahDO_1VmM) 2025-11-25T14:00Z 13.7K followers, 134.1K engagements "L85A2 vs TAR-21 Cost Per Shot Comparisonπ₯ L85A2 (2001 Upgrade) Britains battle-tested bullpup. Heavy rugged and built around a long 20-inch barrel the L85A2 delivers excellent accuracy and stability despite its compact size. Refined by Heckler & Koch after early reliability issues it became the British Armys signature [----] rifle through Iraq Afghanistan and beyond a precise but weighty workhorse of modern infantry. TAR-21 Tavor (2001) Israels modern close-quarters bullpup. Lightweight fast-handling and engineered for urban combat the Tavor was designed to stay reliable in sand heat and dirt." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=GZ-lPitaS58) 2025-12-05T15:00Z 15K followers, 19.1K engagements "USA Cyclops Pocket Cannon vs USA Ruger LCP Cost Comparison Cyclops Pocket Cannon (2014) An extreme novelty firearm designed around maximum bore size in the smallest possible form factor. As a single-shot .50-caliber muzzleloading pistol the Cyclops prioritises visual impact mechanical simplicity and legal curiosity over efficiency or repeatability. With slow reloads and a high cost per shot it reflects a design philosophy focused on spectacle rather than sustained or practical use existing largely outside any formal doctrine. Ruger LCP (.380 ACP) (2008) A mass-produced ultra-compact pistol" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Hc5-UPhPQW8) 2026-01-24T21:00Z 35.7K followers, 16.4K engagements "UK Scorpion vs USA Pepperbox 19th-Century Cost Comparison Pepperbox Revolver (c.1830s1850s) An early American solution to the problem of limited firepower in handguns. Built around multiple fixed barrels rather than complex internal mechanisms the Pepperbox prioritised mechanical simplicity reliability and ease of manufacture. Typically chambered in .31.36 calibre black powder it reflected early U.S. civilian and frontier doctrine that valued dependable function and practical use over precision or advanced engineering. Scorpion 20-Shot 30-Bore Pistol (c.1860s) A rare British experimental" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=J5jICO3kJyA) 2026-01-07T13:00Z 27.8K followers, [----] engagements "Kord 12.7mm vs MG338 Cost Per Shot Heavy Machine Gun Showdown π₯ Two heavyweights go head-to-head π₯ Kord 12.7mm Russias powerhouse heavy machine gun built for unstoppable firepower and brutal precision. MG338 Americas next-gen beast combining range accuracy and mobility for modern warfare. Both hit hard but only one dominates the battlefield. π£ Which one would you trust when the fight gets real π― Kord or MG338 Drop your pick in the comments π Like π Share and Subscribe for more epic old-vs-new weapon battles and cost-per-shot showdowns" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=JstdqgYbfSM) 2025-10-08T17:15Z 15K followers, 356.9K engagements "Bren Mk II vs M249 SAW Cost Per Shot Will Shock You ππΈ Bren Mk II (1941) Britains legendary squad weapon. Built for precision reliability and control firing the classic .303 British cartridge at around [---] rounds per minute. Trusted by Commonwealth troops across every WWII front it became a symbol of accuracy and discipline in the chaos of war. M249 SAW (1984) Americas modern squad automatic weapon. Belt-fed lightweight and built for suppression spitting out [----] NATO rounds at nearly [---] rounds per minute. The SAW trades precision for volume delivering nonstop firepower on todays" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Kz_dSGUNRv0) 2025-11-04T17:32Z [----] followers, 322.3K engagements "GPMG vs M240 π₯ UK vs USA The Machine Gun Battle L7A2 GPMG (1961) Britains legendary General Purpose Machine Gun. Durable accurate and battle-proven it fires [----] NATO with rock-solid stability and long-range precision. From sustained tripod fire to vehicle mounts the GPMG has earned its place as one of the most reliable belt-fed weapons ever fielded by UK forces. M240 (1977) Americas modern workhorse machine gun. Built for extreme toughness high round counts and vehicle integration the M240 delivers relentless firepower. Whether mounted on tanks helicopters or used by infantry it embodies" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=M6RlF1ekOg4) 2025-11-23T13:00Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements "WWIs Tank Killer vs Modern .50 Cal Sniper Cost Per Shot πΈπ₯ Tankgewehr M1918 (1918) Germanys first anti-tank rifle. A single-shot monster that fired 13mm Armor-piercing rounds capable of punching through early tank Armour. Weighing nearly [--] pounds it kicked like a cannon and introduced the world to anti-armour warfare. Barrett M82A1 (1982) Americas iconic .50 Cal anti-materiel rifle. Semi-automatic long-range and battle-tested it can pierce engine blocks and armour from over a mile away. A modern legend born from precision and power. From the muddy trenches of WWI to the battlefields of the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=MEeRRb-5KDM) 2025-11-01T12:00Z [----] followers, 30.5K engagements "Americas Standard Musket VS One of the Largest Guns Ever Madeπ₯πΈ Colonial Musket (1700s) The standard infantry firearm of colonial-era America. Typically a smoothbore flintlock muzzle-loaded weapon the musket prioritised standardisation manageable recoil and sustained use in militia and line infantry formations. Designed for volley fire and bayonet combat it reflected early American doctrine that valued discipline repeatability and logistical efficiency over individual firepower. 2-Bore Blunderbuss (c.1650s1700s) One of the most extreme shoulder-fired firearms of the colonial era. With an" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=NZQtBCf3xqM) 2025-12-30T16:00Z 35.7K followers, 57.9K engagements "SVT-40 vs G43 π₯ WWII Semi-Auto Showdown Cost Per Shot SVT-40 (1940) The Soviet Unions frontline semi-automatic rifle. Lightweight for its time fast-firing and chambered in the powerful 7.6254mmR the SVT-40 gave Red Army troops a serious boost in firepower. Durable rugged and built for mass production it became a symbol of Soviet battlefield innovation. Gewehr [--] (1943) Germanys wartime semi-automatic answer to the Allies. Chambered in 7.9257mm Mauser and redesigned for reliability the G43 delivered accuracy power and faster follow-up shots compared to traditional bolt-actions. Used by elite" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=PygTrw-nOOs) 2025-11-18T21:00Z 13.2K followers, 215.3K engagements "Civil War Artillery Costs Mortar vs Napoleon Gun [----] 10-Inch Siege Mortar A heavy artillery piece developed for siege warfare during the American Civil War. Designed for high-angle indirect fire it launched massive explosive shells over fortifications and into entrenched positions. With its short barrel thick walls and enormous projectile weight the siege mortar prioritised destructive effect over speed or mobility making it a key tool in prolonged bombardments. 12-Pound Napoleon Gun-Howitzer (1857) The most widely used field artillery piece of the Civil War. Firing 12-pound projectiles on a" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=QIzv1oFO-A8) 2025-12-18T12:00Z 16.5K followers, 12.7K engagements "M16A2 vs G3A3 NATO Firepower Evolution M16A2 (1983) The United States refined Cold War service rifle. Chambered in 5.5645mm NATO the M16A2 introduced a heavier barrel improved sights and a three-round burst system to enhance accuracy and control. Designed around lighter ammunition and infantry mobility it reflected NATOs shift toward efficiency sustained fire and logistical flexibility. G3A3 (1959) West Germanys iconic Cold War battle rifle. Firing the full-power 7.6251mm NATO cartridge the G3A3 emphasised range penetration and mechanical simplicity through its roller-delayed blowback system." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=R--5DqrrK1k) 2025-12-17T14:00Z 17.9K followers, 131K engagements ".50 Cal M2 Browning vs M60E6 From WWII to Modern Battlefields β In this video we compare two American machine guns built generations apart but forged from the same legacy of firepower. Browning M2 .50 Cal (1933) The legendary heavy machine gun that changed warfare. Massive recoil devastating range and a design so tough its still on todays tanks and helicopters. M60E6 (2014) The modern lightweight successor. Faster smoother and designed for the modern battlefield delivering power without the weight. From WWII bunkers to 21st-century firefights this is the cost-per-shot comparison between" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=RnY8ojCsTp8) 2025-10-21T16:22Z 13.7K followers, 2.3M engagements ".50 Cal M2 Browning vs .50 Cal QJZ-89 -- Cost Per Shot Battle β Two heavy machine guns same mission same calibre but built in completely different eras of warfare. Browning M2 .50 Cal (1933) The American legend thats fought in every major conflict for nearly a century. Heavy reliable and powerful enough to stop vehicles aircraft and anything else in its sights. QJZ-89 (1989) Chinas modern take on the .50 Cal. Lightweight crew-portable and designed for the fast-moving battlefield trading weight for mobility without giving up firepower. From the battlefields of World War II to the front lines" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=S7JnwQqCWfA) 2025-10-24T16:00Z [----] followers, 63K engagements ".50 Cal M2 Browning vs Kord 12.7mm - Cost Per Shot Comparison π₯ M2 Browning (.50 BMG) Americas legendary Ma Deuce. Born from John Brownings designs and battle-proven since the 1930s heavy devastating and everywhere you need raw stopping power. Mounted on vehicles boats and emplacements the M2 is the long-time backbone of NATO anti-materiel fire. Kord [----] mm (late 1990s) Russias modern heavy machine weapon. Designed to replace older classics the Kord brings a gas-operated high-reliability design to todays battlefields vehicle- and turret-mounted built to punch through light armour and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=SvxVgfAmsxs) 2025-11-03T12:00Z [----] followers, 33.4K engagements "Barrett M82 vs GM6 Lynx Cost Per Shot Comparison πΈ Barrett M82A1 (1982) Americas legendary .50-cal anti-materiel rifle. Semi-automatic brutally powerful and instantly recognizable the M82 delivers massive long-range punch against vehicles equipment and fortified positions. Heavy loud and iconic it became the worlds most famous .50-cal a battlefield hammer used from Desert Storm to modern special operations. Gepard GM6 Lynx (1998) Hungarys futuristic recoil-absorbing .50-cal rifle. Built in a compact bullpup layout with a collapsing long-recoil barrel the GM6 shrinks its overall length and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TWm1iWSMHCg) 2025-12-02T15:01Z 15K followers, 170.8K engagements "StG [--] vs VZ [--] M.A.R.S - Cold War Power vs WWII Legend Cost Per Shot StG [--] (1944) Germanys revolutionary late-war infantry rifle and the worlds first true assault rifle. Chambered in 7.9233mm Kurz the StG-44 introduced the intermediate-cartridge concept allowing controllable automatic fire at realistic combat ranges. Heavy and complex to manufacture it reflected wartime urgency and innovation laying the foundation for modern infantry doctrine despite its high production and operating costs. vz.58 (1958) Czechoslovakias Cold War refinement of the assault-rifle concept. Although visually" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=TkD00gYJc0s) 2025-12-25T15:01Z 35.7K followers, 86.8K engagements "SPAS [--] vs Trench Gun [--] Years of Shotgun Evolution SPAS-12 (1979) Italys iconic dual-mode combat shotgun. Built for police and special forces it can switch between semi-automatic and pump-action with a single motion. Heavy intimidating and instantly recognizable from movies and games the SPAS-12 delivers powerful 12-gauge fire with modern tactical flair. A complex but legendary shotgun that defined the look of 1980s firepower. Winchester [----] Trench Gun (1897) Americas brutal WWI pump-action shotgun. Famous for its slam-fire capability it allowed soldiers to unleash all six shells as fast as" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UjMn4C1OYPM) 2025-12-01T15:00Z 14.5K followers, 73.7K engagements "M1 Carbine vs MAS-36 π₯ USA vs France Cost Breakdown M1 Carbine (1942) Americas lightweight semi-automatic carbine. Fast-handling low recoil and easy to carry it armed paratroopers engineers and support troops who needed mobility over raw power. Firing the .30 Carbine round it delivered quick follow-up shots and reliable performance across every front of WWII. MAS-36 (1936) Frances rugged bolt-action infantry rifle. Chambered in the hard-hitting 7.554mm French cartridge the MAS-36 was simple durable and built for harsh battlefield conditions. With strong accuracy and a no-nonsense design it" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=W370PAZ6mEM) 2025-11-20T13:01Z 14.2K followers, 200.9K engagements "Harpers Ferry Flintlock vs M9 Beretta Cost Per ShotπΈ Harpers Ferry Flintlock Pistol (c.1805) One of the earliest standardised military pistols produced by the United States. Built at the federal armory at Harpers Ferry this single-shot flintlock used black powder and a round ball prioritising simplicity ruggedness and ease of manufacture for a young nation. Slow to reload and limited in firepower it reflected early American doctrine that accepted deliberate close-range use and minimal sustainment expectations. M9 Beretta (1985) The U.S. militarys standard service pistol of the late Cold War" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=WoZBDTJ8b-Y) 2025-12-28T15:01Z 35.7K followers, 54.1K engagements "USA Hand Cannon vs USA .600 Nitro Pistol Cost Per Shot 37mm Hand Cannon (modern experimental) A custom-built non-standardised weapon designed to explore the upper limits of projectile size in a handheld format. Typically smoothbore and single-shot the 37mm hand cannon prioritises raw diameter and spectacle over control range or repeatability. Heavy slow to reload and mechanically simple it reflects modern experimental engineering rather than any formal military or sporting doctrine. .600 Nitro Express Pistol (modern custom) An extreme handgun adaptation of a historic British big-game" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=XSGPrUyyZCU) 2026-01-14T13:01Z 35.7K followers, 331.2K engagements "USA Model [--] vs Ruger Mark IV Cost Per Shot Smith & Wesson Model [--] (.38 Special) A classic American double-action service revolver developed during the height of the U.S. police revolver era. With a six-round cylinder and all-steel construction the Model [--] prioritised reliability controllability and deliberate shot placement. Designed for duty carry and training it reflects mid-20th-century American doctrine that valued accuracy under pressure and disciplined fire over volume or ammunition economy. Ruger Mark IV (.22 Long Rifle) A modern American rimfire pistol built around affordability" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=YeO4PVsulw8) 2026-01-08T22:00Z 35.7K followers, 35.8K engagements "Reliability or Perfection Which Rifle Wins π₯ QBZ vs HK416 πΈ QBZ-97 (1997) Chinas compact bullpup assault rifle adapted for [----] NATO. Short overall length full-length barrel built for portability and control in tight spaces. Simple lightweight and purpose-driven the QBZ-97 gives soldiers a compact package without sacrificing effective range. HK416 (2005) Germanys premium modular carbine. Short-stroke piston reliability exceptional accuracy and mission-configurable modularity make the HK416 a go-to for elite units worldwide. Designed to run cleaner and tighter than older AR designs it" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZeNCwtUXam4) 2025-11-12T12:01Z 10.9K followers, 541.7K engagements "RPG-7 vs Carl Gustaf M4 Old-School vs Smart Tech π₯ Cost Per Shot analysis In this video we compare two of the most iconic shoulder-fired launchers ever used in combat separated by decades of design tech and battlefield philosophy: RPG-7 (1961) The Cold War classic cheap reliable and seen in nearly every conflict zone on the planet. Carl Gustaf M4 (2014) A modern multi-role recoilless rifle packing smart rounds and precision firepower at more than four times the cost per shot. From guerrilla warfare to elite special forces this is the cost per shot comparison between rugged simplicity and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZhwEhi-u8S8) 2025-10-11T11:37Z [----] followers, 39.8K engagements "SeaRAM vs Utyos Real Cost per Shot Explained In this video we compare two missile systems built for the same purpose to decide who controls the sea but from completely different worlds of warfare. SeaRAM (1992) Americas rapid-fire ship defence system. A last-line interceptor designed to destroy incoming threats within seconds. Utyos / P-35 Progress (1960s) The Soviet coastal anti-ship missile complex. A massive long-range strike weapon built to sink carriers from over [---] km away. From Cold War cliffs to modern destroyers this is the cost-per-shot comparison between defence and destruction." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Zj_K0qTBFtU) 2025-10-22T18:00Z [----] followers, 50.4K engagements "Italys Twin Barrel Monster vs Germanys First SMG π³ Villar Perosa M1915 (1915) Italys twin-barrel 2400-round-per-minute machine pistol. Originally designed as an aircraft defensive weapon it was later carried by elite Arditi assault troops who used its insane rate of fire to overwhelm trenches at point-blank range. Uncontrollable unconventional and decades ahead of its time the Villar Perosa became one of the strangest and fastest guns of WWI. MP18 (1918) Germanys first true submachine gun. Chambered in [---] Parabellum and firing from an open bolt the MP18 gave Sturmtruppen the close-quarters" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZuhJ_Yrkstk) 2025-11-29T12:01Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements "MG42 vs Bren Mk II The Cost of Firepower in World War II πΈπ₯ MG42 (1942) The WWII buzzsaw: Germanys high-speed general-purpose gun built for suppression. Lightweight for its power class terrifying cyclic rate and designed to drown enemies in lead fast savage and ammo-hungry. Bren Mk II (1937) Britains squad automatic: accurate controllable and built for aimed sustained fire. Top-mounted magazine easy to aim from a bipod or tripod and far kinder to your ammo supply precise and reliable. From open fields to trench lines this is the cost-per-shot comparison between WWIIs fastest support gun and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=_ex0ZcwUrOc) 2025-10-27T14:30Z 13.7K followers, 490.7K engagements "Sarmat vs Minuteman III Nuclear Cost Showdown πΈ In this video we compare two of the most powerful missiles ever built designed by rival superpowers to ensure no war was ever fought again. RS-28 Sarmat (2022) Russias next-generation ICBM. Massive unstoppable and capable of carrying up to [--] nuclear warheads across the planet. LGM-30G Minuteman III (1970) Americas battle-tested missile of precision and speed solid-fueled always ready and trusted for over [--] years. From Cold War rivalry to modern nuclear deterrence this is the cost-per-shot comparison between Russian power and American" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=ayarr3hBs7s) 2025-10-15T23:13Z [----] followers, 32.1K engagements "Luger P08 vs Mauser C96 Two Pistols That Shaped History Luger P08 (1908) Germanys iconic early semi-automatic service pistol. Chambered in 919mm the P08 was designed around precision ergonomics and refined mechanical engineering. Its distinctive toggle-lock action delivered excellent accuracy and smooth handling but required tight tolerances and careful maintenance. The Luger became one of the most recognizable sidearms of the early 20th century. Mauser C96 (1896) Germanys powerful semi-automatic pistol-carbine hybrid. Firing the high-velocity 7.6325mm cartridge the C96 prioritised range and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=bNM4MEJK3-E) 2025-12-20T12:01Z 35.6K followers, 174.9K engagements ".50 Cal M2 Browning vs M134 Minigun Cost Per Shot Showdown π₯ In this video we compare two of the most legendary heavy machine guns ever made separated by decades of evolution in speed technology and firepower: M2 Browning (.50 Cal 1933) The iconic Ma Deuce a WWII powerhouse known for reliability range and sheer stopping power. M134 Minigun (7.62mm 1960s) A modern rotary cannon capable of spitting out thousands of rounds per minute with devastating precision. From the battlefields of World War II to the high-tech gunships of today this is the cost per shot comparison between old-school might" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=brumAbBZkTg) 2025-10-10T12:06Z 13.7K followers, 620.9K engagements ".50 Cal M2 Browning vs Lewis Gun - Cos Per Shot Showdown Two machine guns. Same mission: lay down fire. Different centuries different design philosophies. Browning M2 .50 Cal (1933) The American heavyweight thats still everywhere: vehicles helicopters and gun mounts worldwide. Massive stopping power legendary reliability and a service life that spans generations. Lewis Gun (1914) The trench-busting icon of WWI. Lightweight for its era pan-magazine fed and crew-portable built to move with the squad and dominate the battlefield of its time. From muddy trenches to modern mounts this is the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dA0pq6P7BLk) 2025-10-25T21:00Z [----] followers, 80.9K engagements "Germanys Failed Semi Auto vs Belgiums Battlefield Champion ππΈ Gewehr [--] (1941) Germanys first major attempt at a semi-automatic infantry rifle. Built under strict design rules that banned drilling a gas port the G41 relied on an awkward gas-trap system that made it heavy overcomplicated and prone to fouling. Chambered in 7.9257mm Mauser and fed by 10-round stripper clips it offered promising firepower but struggled in real frontline conditions a flawed stepping stone to the later G43. FN-49 (1949) Belgiums refined post-war semi-automatic battle rifle. Designed by Dieudonn Saive the FN-49" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=dD98jNWyPeM) 2025-12-08T14:01Z 16K followers, 78.2K engagements "M67 vs RGD-5 π₯ U.S. Frag vs Soviet Frag Cost Per Explosion M67 Fragmentation Grenade (1968) Americas modern baseball-style frag grenade. Packed with [---] grams of Composition B and designed for predictable controlled fragmentation the M67 delivers a powerful blast with a consistent casualty radius. Reliable compact and easy to throw accurately it became the standard U.S. grenade from Vietnam to todays battlefields. RGD-5 Grenade (1954) The Soviet Unions lightweight offensivedefensive frag grenade. Filled with TNT and built with a thin steel casing the RGD-5 produces fast chaotic fragmentation" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=e2kOq5Hpgs0) 2025-11-28T15:01Z 13.7K followers, 79.9K engagements "Soviet Rocket vs American Cannon π₯ Cost Comparison 105mm Recoilless Rifle (1955) Americas heavy hard-hitting anti-tank cannon. Firing massive 105mm shells with almost no recoil it was mounted on jeeps tripods and technicals across the Cold War. Designed to punch through armour and destroy bunkers each shot delivers enormous blast power at long ranges. SPG-9 Kopye (1963) The Soviet lightweight recoilless gun. Chambered in 73mm and built for mobility it fires rocket-assisted projectiles with surprising accuracy. Light enough for crews to deploy quickly and cheap enough to produce in huge" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=fcyh7mvWbYQ) 2025-11-22T15:01Z 12.7K followers, 212.8K engagements "USA Glock [--] vs USA FN Five-seveN Cost Per Shot Glock [--] (1988 / 19M variant 2016) A compact evolution of Americas modern service pistol philosophy. Chambered in 919mm the Glock [--] prioritises reliability controllability and ammunition affordability. Designed for widespread law-enforcement and military use it reflects U.S. doctrine that values standardisation manageable recoil and low long-term sustainment costs over specialised performance. FN Five-seveN (1998) A specialised high-velocity pistol developed as part of a broader personal-defence weapon system. Chambered in 5.728mm the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=gHsSUWXrXS8) 2026-01-03T12:31Z 35.7K followers, 69.4K engagements "Thompson vs MP40 WWIIs Most Iconic Gunfight π₯π Thompson Submachine Gun (1942) Americas legendary .45-cal powerhouse. Heavy hard-hitting and built for close-quarters dominance firing up to [---] rounds per minute it delivered unmatched stopping power from the streets of Europe to the jungles of the Pacific. The Thompson was pure unfiltered American firepower. MP40 (1940) Germanys sleek and efficient 9mm submachine gun. Lightweight controllable and easy to mass-produce firing around [---] rounds per minute it became the weapon of choice for German paratroopers and tank crews across every WWII" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jwqbSBLK09I) 2025-11-05T15:52Z 15.5K followers, 474.6K engagements "FN SCAR [--] vs AK-74M πΈ Cost Per Shot Comparison Will Shock You FN SCAR-17 (2004) Belgiums modern [----] battle rifle. Modular accurate and built for special operations the SCAR-17 delivers long-range punch with surgical control. Lightweight for its caliber its designed to be swapped between roles in seconds and dominate at distances most assault rifles cant reach. AK-74M (1991) Russias hardened 5.4539mm successor to the Kalashnikov line. Tough simple and brutally reliable the AK-74M balances low recoil with battlefield durability giving soldiers fast follow-up shots and confidence in any" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=kPdUD7O5BNw) 2025-11-11T18:02Z 21.7K followers, 1.7M engagements "Over [---] Years of Japanese Rifle Evolution Type [--] vs Type [--] Type [--] Arisaka (1905) Japans early 20th-century service rifle. Chambered in 6.550mm the Type [--] was built around reliability low recoil and soldier endurance. Its bolt-action design and famously strong receiver reflected an era focused on disciplined deliberate infantry fire and long-term durability. Howa Type [--] (2020) Japans modern service rifle for the Ground Self-Defence Force. Firing 5.5645mm NATO the Type [--] represents a full shift to modern infantry doctrine lighter materials modular rails optics integration and improved" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=lBOR7GonwGg) 2025-12-19T12:01Z 35.6K followers, 64.2K engagements "Russias Bizon vs Americas Vector SMG Showdown π₯ PP-19 Bizon (1996) Russias uniquely engineered helical-mag SMG. Designed for fast assaults and huge magazine capacity the Bizon feeds from a 64-round spiral drum wrapped under the barrel. Lightweight simple and capable of dumping nearly a full mag in seconds it became a favourite for close-quarters Russian police and special units. A high-capacity spray machine built for speed over recoil control. KRISS Vector (2009) Americas recoil-taming high-tech SMG. Using the revolutionary Super-V system to redirect recoil downward the Vector fires .45 ACP" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mj05fUonUlA) 2025-12-03T15:01Z 16.4K followers, 310.9K engagements "Serbu Super Shorty vs TAC-14 The 12-Gauge Showdown π₯ Serbu Super Shorty (2000s) Americas ultra-compact breaching beast. Built from Mossberg and Remington pump receivers the Super Shorty shrinks the 12-gauge to an absurdly tiny package with a 6.5-inch barrel and a 2+1 capacity. Violent recoil tiny size and massive muzzle blast make it one of the shortest functional shotguns ever produced a specialty tool built for door breaching and extreme close-quarters. Remington TAC-14 (2017) Americas practical non-NFA tactical shorty. With a 14-inch barrel 4+1 capacity and the Shockwave Raptor grip the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=mnDSrLXp2dI) 2025-12-04T15:01Z 34.8K followers, 1.6M engagements "Israels Galil vs NATOs FAL The REAL Cost Per Shot ππΈ FN FAL (1953) Belgiums legendary 7.6251mm battle rifle. Nicknamed The Right Arm of the Free World the FAL armed over [--] countries during the Cold War. With a long barrel powerful recoil and excellent long-range performance it became the backbone of NATO infantry a hard-hitting full-power rifle built for reach penetration and battlefield dominance. Galil ARM (1972) Israels rugged 5.5645mm hybrid rifle. Inspired by the AK platform and engineered for desert reliability the Galil ARM combined assault-rifle handling with light support weapon" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nkHg6901eZE) 2025-12-07T12:01Z 15K followers, 33.8K engagements "Johnson Rifle vs Ross Rifle One Won Wars One Failed Them π¬ Johnson Rifle M1941 (1941) Americas recoil-operated semi-automatic rifle built for accuracy and rapid follow-up shots in WWII. Chambered in .30-06 and equipped with a unique 10-round rotary magazine the Johnson offered smooth recoil fast reloads and impressive battlefield reliability. Favoured by select Marine units in the early Pacific War it became a symbol of innovative American rifle design. Ross Rifle Mk III (1910) Canadas straight-pull precision rifle. Chambered in .303 British and famous for its exceptional accuracy the Ross" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=nuN6yUdmdkw) 2025-11-26T13:01Z 14.2K followers, 63.9K engagements "Webley Mk VI vs Nagant M1895 - Cost Per Shot ComparisonπΈ Webley Mk VI (1915) Britains primary service revolver of the First World War. Chambered in .455 Webley it was built for immediate stopping power and simplicity in trench warfare. Its large-frame top-break design allowed rapid reloads and reliable operation under harsh conditions reflecting British doctrine that prioritised speed and decisive close-range performance. Nagant M1895 (1895) The Russian Empires long-serving military revolver. Firing the unique 7.6238mmR cartridge the Nagant featured an unusual gas-seal system where the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oEU9zO5or80) 2025-12-23T15:01Z 35.7K followers, 205.8K engagements "Quad M134 vs M2 Browning Cost Per Shot Showdown πΈπ₯ M2 Browning .50 Cal (1933) Americas long-range workhorse: tripod and vehicle mounts aircraft hardpoints and crew-served positions for nearly a century. Massive stopping power legendary reliability and surprisingly affordable per round the classic .50-cal heavyweight. Quad M134 Minigun (4 M134 modern) Four Gatling-style 7.62mm barrels spinning at terrifying speeds: engineered for suppression shock and pure volume of fire. Insane rounds-per-second huge ammunition consumption and a cost-per-second thatll make your jaw drop. From convoy" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oIGopZXPOLc) 2025-10-29T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "AKS-74U vs SIG SG [---] Cost Per Shot ComparisonπΈ AKS-74U (1979) The Soviet Unions ultra-compact rifle designed for vehicle crews airborne units and special forces. Chambered in 5.4539mm the AKS-74U prioritised reliability and simplicity in a dramatically shortened package. Its folding stock reinforced gas system and rugged construction made it effective in confined spaces though its short barrel limited range compared to full-length rifles. SIG SG [---] Commando (1998) Switzerlands refined compact assault rifle built for professional military and law-enforcement units. Firing 5.5645mm NATO the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=oUYQyu399CQ) 2025-12-14T12:01Z 18.1K followers, 163.2K engagements "WWIIs Fastest Gun vs Russias Modern Machine Gun π₯ (Cost Per Shot) MG42 (1942) Germanys infamous Hitlers Buzzsaw. Light terrifyingly fast and brutally efficient firing up to [----] rounds per minute it ruled WWII battlefields with its signature roar and relentless rate of fire. Feared by Allied troops it set the standard for every machine gun that followed. PKP Pecheneg (2001) Russias modern general-purpose machine gun. Built for endurance and precision it fires the powerful 7.6254mmR cartridge with deadly accuracy a descendant of the PKM designed for sustained fire without changing barrels." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=olL18Yn0vJ4) 2025-11-03T15:01Z 10.5K followers, 93.3K engagements "Thompson vs Lanchester WWIIs Real Cost of Allied Firepower πΈ Thompson Submachine Gun (1942) Americas iconic .45-cal powerhouse. Heavy hard-hitting and built for close-quarters dominance firing up to [---] rounds per minute it delivered brutal stopping power in every corner of the Second World War. From city streets to Pacific jungles the Thompson was pure American firepower. Lanchester SMG (1941) Britains precision-built 9mm submachine gun. Crafted with brass fittings and a wooden stock it combined elegance with reliability firing [---] rounds per minute with smooth control and accuracy." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=q_TmYeGmffw) 2025-11-05T12:26Z 10.9K followers, 101.8K engagements "Lee Enfield No [--] vs Arisaka Type [--] Rifle Design and Cost Breakdown Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk I (1941) Britains refined World War II infantry rifle. Chambered in .303 British the No.4 built on decades of Lee-Enfield development emphasising a smooth bolt a 10-round magazine and rapid controlled fire. British infantry doctrine focused on volume and speed making the Lee-Enfield one of the fastest bolt-action rifles ever fielded. Arisaka Type [--] (1939) Imperial Japans late-war service rifle. Firing the powerful 7.758mm cartridge the Type [--] prioritised strength simplicity and durability. Early-war" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qakeap5K-RQ) 2025-12-15T13:01Z 15.5K followers, 51.9K engagements "The Economics of Firearms: Silenced Ruger .22 VS M1911 Silenced Ruger .22 (1949) An American rimfire pistol design rooted in the civilian market prioritising efficiency control and low operating cost. Chambered in .22 LR the Ruger platform is lightweight low-recoil and highly economical to sustain. When suppressed it highlights how cartridge choice and design simplicity can dramatically reduce sound and long-term firing costs. M1911 (1911) One of Americas most iconic military pistols. Designed by John Moses Browning and chambered in .45 ACP the M1911 was built around durability reliability" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=qbyl_AVBSiI) 2025-12-27T16:01Z 35.7K followers, 58.3K engagements "AA-12 vs Saiga-12 12-Gauge Shotgun Comparison AA-12 Fully Automatic Shotgun (2005 redesign) Americas infamous low-recoil full-auto 12-gauge. Designed around an advanced recoil-mitigation system the AA-12 can dump drums of buckshot with surprising control. Firing at around [---] rounds per minute and feeding from 20- and 32-round drums it was built for extreme close-quarters dominance breaching and room-clearing turning 12-gauge chaos into controllable firepower. Saiga-12 (1997) Russias AK-based semi-automatic shotgun. Built on the proven Kalashnikov action the Saiga-12 trades recoil control for" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r2q93nJJOoA) 2025-12-12T13:01Z 15.2K followers, 21.7K engagements "Lee Enfield No [--] vs Arisaka Type [--] Rifle Design and Cost Breakdown Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk I (1941) Britains refined World War II infantry rifle. Chambered in .303 British the No.4 built on decades of Lee-Enfield development emphasising a smooth bolt a 10-round magazine and rapid controlled fire. British infantry doctrine focused on volume and speed making the Lee-Enfield one of the fastest bolt-action rifles ever fielded. Arisaka Type [--] (1939) Imperial Japans late-war service rifle. Firing the powerful 7.758mm cartridge the Type [--] prioritised strength simplicity and durability. Early-war" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=r45TNtqe2Vk) 2025-12-16T13:01Z 21.7K followers, 91.9K engagements ".50 Cal M2 Browning vs .30 Cal M1919 Browning - Cost Per Shot Showdown π₯ In this video we compare two of the most legendary machine guns ever made both designed by the same man but built for very different wars. Browning M2 .50 Cal (1933) The bigger meaner evolution. Heavier rounds longer range and a recoil that shook the battlefield a design so good its still in use today. Browning M1919A4 (1919) The classic .30 calibre workhorse of World War II. Reliable battle-proven and feared across every front. From the trenches of WWII to the tanks of today this is the cost-per-shot comparison between" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=rrzyB2EieQQ) 2025-10-20T18:06Z 15K followers, 5.2M engagements "Machine vs Man The Real Tank Reload Battle π₯ In this video we compare two of the most iconic tanks ever built born from rival superpowers on opposite sides of the Cold War. T-72 (1973) The Soviet Unions armoured workhorse. Compact fast and equipped with an autoloader that keeps the shells coming simple cheap and built by the thousands. M1 Abrams (1980) Americas heavy brawler. Loaded by hand protected by advanced composite armour and powered by a turbine engine that roars across the battlefield. From mass production to modern precision this is the cost-per-shot comparison between Soviet" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=sUExvMXVyeI) 2025-10-19T16:54Z [----] followers, 48.7K engagements "Hand Mortar () vs M79 () - Evolution of the Grenade Launcher Cost Per Shot DE Hand Mortar (17th century) An early infantry explosive launcher used during the colonial-era period including in early American and European conflicts. Built as a simple single-shot device using black powder and fuse-ignited grenades the hand mortar prioritised extending explosive reach beyond what could be thrown by hand. Crude slow to reload and highly variable it reflected an era that accepted risk and inconsistency in exchange for basic explosive capability. M79 Grenade Launcher (1961) The United States first" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=tmydtlgDaHE) 2025-12-29T15:01Z 35.7K followers, 331.6K engagements "Desert Eagle vs S&W [---] π₯ The Hand Cannon Showdown Desert Eagle .50 AE (1989) The iconic semi-automatic hand cannon. Heavy loud and instantly recognizable it fires the massive .50 Action Express round with brutal recoil and a signature muzzle blast. Built with a rifle-style gas system and a rotating bolt the Desert Eagle delivers raw power with every squeeze of the trigger. Smith & Wesson Model [---] (2003) The king of revolvers. Chambered in .500 S&W Magnum it fires some of the most powerful handgun cartridges ever made. Designed for extreme recoil and maximum stopping power the Model [---] is" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=vSVLS-fFYoI) 2025-11-22T12:02Z 12.6K followers, 78K engagements "AK [---] vs G36C β Russia vs Germany Cost Per Shot πΈ HK MP5 (1966) Germanys legendary roller-delayed submachine gun. Smooth controllable and trusted by elite units worldwide the MP5 became the gold standard for close-quarters precision. From counter-terror operations to special forces raids its accuracy and soft recoil made it one of the most iconic SMGs ever built. SIG MPX (2013) Americas modern modular 9mm powerhouse. Using a short-stroke gas piston and AR-style ergonomics the MPX delivers flat recoil fast follow-up shots and unmatched customization. Designed for todays operators it brings" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=w-zp_e_81wk) 2025-11-17T13:19Z 17K followers, 391.8K engagements "M27 IAR vs L129A1 Cost Per Shot Comparison M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (2010) The U.S. Marine Corps modern squad support rifle. Chambered in 5.5645mm NATO the M27 prioritises accuracy mobility and controlled automatic fire over traditional high-volume suppression. Lighter and more precise than legacy belt-fed weapons it reflects a shift toward precision-driven infantry tactics at the squad level. L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle (2010) Britains designated marksman rifle developed to extend infantry reach. Firing 7.6251mm NATO the L129A1 delivers greater range penetration and long-distance accuracy." [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=w5umnhf607A) 2025-12-22T15:01Z 35.6K followers, 62.7K engagements "WWIIs Fastest Gun vs .50 Cal M2 Browning Cost Per Shot Will Shock You π M2 Browning .50 Cal (1933) Americas heavy-hitting workhorse: vehicle mounts aircraft and crew-served roles for almost a century. Massive stopping power legendary reliability and surprisingly cheap to fire the long-range beast. MG42 (1942) The WWII buzzsaw: a German general-purpose weapon built for insane cyclic speed and brutal suppression. Lightweight for its class fearsome rate of fire and designed to put entire squads on the back foot fast savage and ammo-hungry. From open fields to entrenched positions this is the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=wL2eiSfMz3w) 2025-10-26T19:45Z 11.8K followers, 3.7M engagements "Cold War SMG Showdown: MAT-49 vs Sterling π₯ MAT-49 (7.6225 Conversion) Frances compact Cold War submachine gun later transformed by the Viet Minh and Viet Cong into a high-velocity close-quarters monster. Rechambered for [----] Tokarev and firing nearly [----] rounds per minute this modified MAT-49 delivered extreme speed high penetration and brutal point-blank firepower in jungle warfare. Sterling L2A3 (1953) Britains refined Cold War SMG. Lightweight smooth and famously reliable the Sterling fired 919mm with exceptional control. Its double-feed magazine soft recoil and precision engineering" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=xYoaxAYCT1U) 2025-11-23T15:01Z 24.9K followers, 602.6K engagements "USA Ruger AC-556 vs Glock Cost Comparison Glock 9mm Carbine (modern) A rifle-format extension of Glocks service-pistol philosophy. Chambered in 919mm and fed from Glock magazines the platform prioritises simplicity controllability and low operating cost. With minimal recoil and inexpensive ammunition it reflects modern civilian and law-enforcement doctrine that values ease of training sustained use and economical volume over range or penetration. Ruger AC-556 (1979) An American select-fire rifle developed during the Cold War as a compact automatic weapon option for military and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=yRFKLrOpDJc) 2026-01-21T00:01Z 35.7K followers, 20K engagements "450 Bushmaster AR [--] vs Daewoo K2 Cost Per Shot SHOCKER πΈπ₯ Daewoo K2 (1984) South Koreas battle-proven 5.5645mm service rifle. Combining an AK-style long-stroke piston with AR-inspired ergonomics the K2 delivers excellent reliability smooth recoil and solid accuracy in all weather conditions. Lightweight durable and trusted across the Korean peninsula it remains one of the most underrated military rifles of the modern era. AR-15 (.450 Bushmaster) Americas big-bore bruiser. Firing massive straight-walled .450 cartridges designed for close-range stopping power this AR variant turns the" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=z4HQzNIG7sM) 2025-12-10T14:01Z 16K followers, 58.8K engagements "T [--] vs PV [----] Cost Per Shot Showdown π₯π° In this video we compare two of the most iconic Cold War weapons one built to dominate the battlefield the other designed to destroy it. T-55 Main Battle Tank (1958) The Soviet Unions armoured workhorse. Fast rugged and mass-produced it became the backbone of Warsaw Pact forces for decades. PV-1110 Recoilless Gun (1959) Swedens lightweight tank killer. Simple portable and deadly engineered for one purpose: stopping Soviet Armour. From massive steel beasts to mobile anti-tank firepower this is the cost-per-shot comparison between Soviet Armour and" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=8s7I3Kg8feU) 2025-10-15T12:43Z 35.4K followers, 69.4K engagements "PTR-32 vs AK-103 Cost Per Shot" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ctv5uVE7fnc) 2026-02-03T10:00Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements "Classic Bullpups Face Off π₯ AUG vs FAMAS Cost Per Shot FAMAS F1 (1978) Frances iconic bullpup assault rifle. Compact fast-handling and firing at an incredible [----] rounds per minute the FAMAS became famous for its high rate of fire and unique lever-delayed blowback system. Lightweight distinctive and unmistakably French it delivered rapid bursts in tight urban and close-quarters fighting. Steyr AUG A1 (1977) Austrias futuristic modular bullpup. Built with polymer construction an integrated optic and quick-change barrels the AUG delivered precision reliability and adaptability long before" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=FC8Cfwf-vVY) 2025-11-14T15:54Z 35.4K followers, 2.6M engagements "USA Springfield M1A vs USA AR-10 Cost Comparison Springfield M1A (1974) A civilian continuation of Cold War battle-rifle doctrine derived from the U.S. militarys M14 platform. Built around traditional steel construction and a fixed operating system the M1A prioritises durability stability and deliberate precision with a full-power .308 cartridge. Heavy and largely non-modular it reflects an American doctrine that assumed disciplined low-volume fire and strong shooter fundamentals rather than adaptability or rapid reconfiguration. AR-10 (Modern Production) A modern large-frame AR platform" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Mgf_zlNPjKc) 2026-01-26T22:00Z 35.7K followers, 29.3K engagements "4 Bore Pistol vs Colt Walker Cost Per Shot [--] Bore Pistol (c. earlymid 1800s bespoke production) An extreme large-calibre handgun developed at the outer limits of 19th-century firearm design. Typically single-shot and muzzle-loaded firing an enormous lead projectile the 4-bore pistol prioritised maximum per-shot mass and stopping effect at extremely close range. Built for emergency use rather than repetition it reflects a Victorian-era doctrine that accepted extreme recoil weight and cost in exchange for overwhelming power in a single trigger pull. Colt Walker (1847) An oversized black-powder" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Z8L9yYCNO1w) 2026-02-01T22:00Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements "USA M1 Garand vs USA M1941 Cost Comparison M1 Garand (1936) Americas standard infantry rifle of the Second World War and the first semi-automatic service rifle widely issued by a major military. Chambered in .30-06 Springfield and fed by an 8-round en-bloc clip the Garand prioritised durability consistency and ease of mass production. Designed to function reliably in mud sand and cold with minimal maintenance it reflects U.S. doctrine that valued standardisation logistics and dependable performance across millions of soldiers. M1941 Johnson Rifle (1941) An American semi-automatic rifle" [YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Za9BSsaOrYU) 2026-01-17T21:00Z 35.7K followers, 456.9K engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
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"The Ultimate Naval Gun Showdown Phalanx vs Goalkeeper β In this video we compare two of the most powerful naval defence guns ever built separated by engineering and sheer firepower: Phalanx CIWS (1980) Americas last line of defence a 20mm Vulcan cannon that unleashes [--] rounds per second to shred incoming missiles. Goalkeeper CIWS (1979) The Dutch-built sea cannon using the massive 30mm GAU-8/A Avenger gun the same powerhouse used on the A-10 Warthog delivering devastating accuracy and impact. From Cold War carrier decks to modern warships at sea this is the cost per shot comparison between"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T15:52Z 35.7K followers, 174.9K engagements
"USA MAC-11 vs USA TEC-9 Cost Comparison MAC-11 (1973) An American compact automatic weapon designed around extreme rate of fire in the smallest possible package. Chambered in pistol calibres and capable of full-automatic fire the MAC-11 prioritises volume of fire over controllability. Its simple construction and very high cyclic rate reflect Cold Warera experimentation that valued short overwhelming bursts at close range even at the cost of accuracy and ammunition efficiency. TEC-9 (1985) An American semi-automatic pistol developed for the civilian market with an emphasis on magazine capacity"
YouTube Link 2026-01-11T16:00Z 35.7K followers, 895.3K engagements
"RU PTRS-41 vs USA Barrett M82 Cost Per Shot PTRS-41 (1941) A World War II Soviet anti-tank rifle developed under extreme wartime pressure. Chambered in the massive 14.5114mm cartridge the PTRS-41 prioritised raw penetration and immediate battlefield impact against early-war armoured vehicles. Heavy difficult to handle and limited in accuracy it reflects Soviet doctrine that valued rapid mass production and brute-force solutions over precision or long-term sustainability. Barrett M82 (1989) A modern American anti-materiel rifle designed for long-range precision and versatility. Firing the .50"
YouTube Link 2026-01-15T21:00Z 35.7K followers, 9.6M engagements
"Americas Commando vs Russias Folding AK β Cost Per Shot Colt XM177E2 Commando (1967) Americas compact Vietnam-era carbine. Firing 5.5645mm at blistering speed the XM177E2 was designed for Special Forces LRRP teams and SEALs who needed maximum firepower in tight jungle terrain. Lightweight fast-handling and famous for its violent muzzle flash it became one of the most iconic close-quarters rifles of the war. AKMS (1959) The Soviet Unions folding-stock 7.6239mm assault rifle. Built for paratroopers and mechanized troops the AKMS delivered brutal stopping power battlefield reliability and rugged"
YouTube Link 2025-11-27T13:00Z 35.7K followers, 3.8M engagements
"Maxim Gun vs MG [--] [---] Years of Machine Gun Evolution π₯ Cost Per Shot Analysis. In this video we compare two of the most iconic machine guns in military history weapons separated by more than a century of innovation: Maxim Gun (1886) The worlds first fully automatic machine gun a water-cooled legend that changed warfare forever. MG-3 Germanys modern general-purpose machine gun famed for its blistering rate of fire and battlefield dominance. From the muddy trenches of World War I to todays high-tech battlefields this is the cost per shot comparison between old-school engineering and modern"
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T14:40Z 35.7K followers, 53.9K engagements
"AK-47 vs M4 The Ultimate East vs West Showdown π AK-47 (1947) The weapon that changed the world. Simple rugged and unstoppable chambered in 7.6239mm it fires through mud sand and snow without fail. Built for reliability over refinement the AK became the weapon of choice for soldiers and revolutionaries across the globe a symbol of raw unbreakable firepower. M4 Carbine (1994) Americas modern battlefield icon. Lightweight precise and highly adaptable firing the 5.5645mm NATO round with speed and accuracy. Designed for mobility and control the M4 defines modern warfare combining cutting-edge"
YouTube Link 2025-11-10T12:00Z 35.7K followers, 11M engagements
"Thompson vs KP [--] Cost Per Shot ComparisonπΈ Thompson Submachine Gun (1921 / WWII service) Americas iconic early submachine gun. Chambered in .45 ACP the Thompson was built around close-range stopping power controllability and solid machining. Heavy robust and expensive to manufacture it reflected early-war industrial confidence and an emphasis on decisive fire at short distances. KP-44 (1944) Finlands late-war experimental submachine gun. Chambered in 919mm the KP-44 represented a shift toward simplification higher rates of fire and easier production under wartime pressure. Designed as a"
YouTube Link 2025-12-21T12:00Z 35.7K followers, 1.9M engagements
"Colt .45 vs Desert Eagle Cost Per Shot Colt Single Action Army (.45 Colt) One of the most iconic handguns in American history. Designed as a single-action revolver with a six-round cylinder the Colt .45 prioritised mechanical simplicity durability and deliberate fire. Originally developed for U.S. military service and frontier use it reflects 19th-century American doctrine that valued reliability ease of maintenance and controlled shot placement over volume of fire or mechanical complexity. Desert Eagle (.50 Action Express) A modern American-designed semi-automatic pistol built to push the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-09T16:00Z 35.7K followers, 2.2M engagements
"LeeEnfield vs MosinNagant The Bolt Action Battle of the Century π LeeEnfield Mk III (1907) Britains iconic bolt-action rifle. Smooth fast and deadly accurate with a 10-round magazine and lightning-quick bolt it could unleash up to [--] aimed shots per minute in the hands of a trained soldier. Built for precision and speed the Enfield became a symbol of discipline and marksmanship across every battlefield of the 20th century. MosinNagant M1891 (1891) Russias rugged warhorse. Crude powerful and built to survive anything chambered in 7.6254mmR it fired through mud ice and blood without fail."
YouTube Link 2025-11-09T21:58Z 35.7K followers, 2.8M engagements
"USA M1014 vs USA Remington [---] Cost Comparison Benelli M1014 (1999) The United States Marine Corps semi-automatic combat shotgun. Designed around Benellis ARGO gas-operated system the M1014 prioritises rapid follow-up shots reduced recoil impulse and consistent performance with full-power 12-gauge loads. Heavier and more mechanically complex it reflects modern U.S. doctrine that values speed controllability and reduced shooter fatigue over absolute mechanical simplicity. Remington [---] (1950) One of Americas most widely used pump-action shotguns. Built around manual operation and mechanical"
YouTube Link 2026-01-06T13:01Z 35.7K followers, 88.7K engagements
"12 Gauge Shotgun vs Brown Bess Cost Comparison [--] Gauge Pump-Action Shotgun (c. late 1800s standardisation) A modern evolution of the smoothbore concept built around repeatable fire and individual control. Using metallic 12-gauge shells and a manually operated pump the platform prioritises rapid follow-up shots ammunition versatility and reliability across varied conditions. Designed for sustained use it reflects modern American doctrine that values speed flexibility and consistent output over formation-based tactics. Brown Bess (c.1722) Britains standard infantry musket for over a century. A"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T22:01Z 35.7K followers, 2.6M engagements
"USA M67 vs USA M320 Cost Comparison M67 Fragmentation Grenade (1968) The standard U.S. hand grenade developed during the Vietnam era. Designed for simplicity reliability and consistent fragmentation the M67 prioritises portability and low per-use cost. Thrown by hand it reflects American infantry doctrine that values immediate close-range explosive capability with minimal equipment and logistical burden. M320 40mm Grenade Launcher (2009) A modern U.S. grenade launcher developed to extend explosive reach at the squad level. Firing 4046mm grenades the M320 prioritises controlled delivery"
YouTube Link 2026-01-02T12:31Z 35.7K followers, 39.8M engagements
"MG42 vs M1919 Browning Cost Per Shot Comparison πΈπ₯ Two machine guns. Same war. Completely different philosophies of firepower. MG42 (1942) Germanys Hitlers Buzzsaw. Lightweight brutally fast and terrifyingly effective. With up to [----] rounds per minute it defined battlefield suppression and burned through ammunition like no other. Browning M1919 (1919) Americas steady workhorse. Built for reliability mounted on everything from jeeps to aircraft. Slower heavier and more deliberate the M1919 traded speed for accuracy and endurance. From the trenches of Europe to the deserts of North Africa"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T19:12Z 35.7K followers, 4.4M engagements
"PP-19 Bizon vs PM-63 RAK Cost Comparison"
YouTube Link 2026-02-13T13:01Z 35.7K followers, 56K engagements
"How Much Did WWII Firepower Really Cost π₯ FG42 vs BAR FG42 (1942) Germanys elite paratrooper weapon. Lightweight fast and engineered for precision firing the powerful 7.9257mm Mauser round at up to [---] rounds per minute. Designed for the Fallschirmjger it blended the firepower of a machine weapon with the control of a long-barrelled weapon a masterpiece of over-engineering that came with an elite price tag. BAR M1918A2 (1940) Americas squad automatic legend. Heavy reliable and built to dominate firing the hard-hitting .30-06 Springfield round at [---] rounds per minute. The BAR laid down"
YouTube Link 2025-11-08T18:36Z 35.7K followers, 2.2M engagements
"M1903 Springfield vs AK-47 Cost Comparison"
YouTube Link 2026-02-02T15:07Z 35.7K followers, 11.6K engagements
"Combat Master vs Glock [--] Cost Per Shot Taran Tactical Combat Master [----] (9mm) A hand-fitted competition pistol built around maximum shootability and efficiency. Chambered in 919mm and fed by high-capacity double-stack magazines the Combat Master prioritises recoil control fast follow-up shots and consistency under high round counts. With low cost per shot but extremely high upfront platform cost it reflects a design philosophy that assumes frequent training sustained volume of fire and long-term economic efficiency through inexpensive ammunition. Glock [--] (10mm Auto) A full-size duty pistol"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T13:00Z 35.7K followers, 33.5K engagements
"USA Ruger vs USA Hi-Point 9mm Cost Per Shot We compare a Ruger Stainless rimfire built for endless repetition with a budget Hi-Point C9 9mm focusing on their cost per shot. This weapon comparison highlights the economic differences between a low-cost per shot platform and a design with escalating expenses. Discover which cheapest pistol makes more economic sense in terms of overall weapon cost today. ruger hi point c9 pistol weapon comparison weapon cost ruger hi point c9 pistol weapon comparison weapon cost"
YouTube Link 2026-01-31T14:00Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements
"SVD vs SKS Cost Comparison We compare the Dragunov rifle a designated marksman rifle with the SKS rifle a mass-issue carbine focusing on their cost per shot. This weapon comparison highlights the economic differences between a precision-focused platform and a simpler more accessible design. Discover which rifle comparison makes more economic sense in terms of weapon cost today. πΈ Which design philosophy makes more economic sense β SVD or SKS Drop your pick below π svd sks dragunov rifle sks rifle weapon comparison svd sks dragunov rifle sks rifle weapon comparison"
YouTube Link 2026-01-28T13:00Z 35.7K followers, 34.9K engagements
"M1917 Enfield VS M1903 Springfield Cost Per Shot Comparison M1917 Enfield (1917) The United States emergency World War I service rifle. Chambered in .30-06 Springfield the M1917 was adapted from a British design to meet the urgent demands of mass mobilisation. Heavier and built for industrial-scale production it prioritised durability simplified manufacturing and rapid fielding over refinement ultimately becoming the most widely issued U.S. rifle of the war. M1903 Springfield (1903) The U.S. Armys official service rifle entering World War I. Also chambered in .30-06 the M1903 was designed"
YouTube Link 2025-12-26T16:00Z 35.7K followers, 142.9K engagements
"SA .500 Magnum vs Sako [--] XL Cost Comparison Smith & Wesson Model [---] (2003) One of the most powerful production revolvers ever made developed to push the absolute limits of handgun performance. Chambered in .500 Smith & Wesson Magnum the Model [---] prioritises maximum per-shot energy mechanical strength and durability in a handheld format. Heavy punishing to fire and expensive per round it reflects a design philosophy focused on extreme power rather than sustained use volume of fire or practicality. Sako [--] XL (2006) A precision bolt-action rifle built around Sakos extra-large action to"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T21:00Z 35.7K followers, 1M engagements
"Solothurn S-18 vs Boys Anti-Tank Rifle Cost Per Shot πΈ #military #weapons Solothurn S-18 (1939) One of the most extreme infantry weapons ever fielded. Chambered in 20mm the Solothurn blurred the line between rifle and light artillery. Semi-automatic and devastating against early armoured vehicles it prioritised raw firepower and penetration at the cost of weight mobility and logistics. Designed during the interwar period it reflected a belief that infantry could counter armour with sheer calibre alone. Boys Anti-Tank Rifle Mk I (1937) Britains early-war infantry anti-tank solution. Firing"
YouTube Link 2025-12-24T14:00Z 35.7K followers, 500K engagements
"Cold War Carbine vs Frontier Rifle Cost Per Shot HK53 (late 1970s) A compact rifle developed during the Cold War to deliver full rifle-calibre performance in confined environments. Chambered in 5.5645mm and fed by detachable magazines the HK53 prioritises maneuverability controllability and rapid follow-up shots at a relatively low cost per shot. Designed for military and counter-terror roles it reflects a modern doctrine that assumes reliable logistics frequent resupply and the need for sustained repeatable fire. Sharps Rifle (mid-19th century) A single-shot falling-block rifle built around"
YouTube Link 2026-02-04T15:01Z 35.7K followers, 27.6K engagements
"Modern Ranch Rifle vs Classic Deer Rifle Cost Per Shot Comparison"
YouTube Link 2026-02-07T13:00Z 35.7K followers, 16.5K engagements
"USA Pump Rifle vs $100000 Shotgun Cost Comparison .22 LR Pump-Action Varmint Rifle (Early 20th Century Design Lineage) A utilitarian small-bore rifle developed for constant everyday use. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle and fed by a tubular magazine the pump-action varmint rifle prioritises reliability simplicity and extremely low cost per shot. Designed to be cycled manually and fired thousands of times with minimal expense it reflects a working-gun doctrine that values repetition accessibility and practical effectiveness over refinement or prestige. Beretta SO6 X B&P (Modern Production) A"
YouTube Link 2026-01-30T14:01Z 35.7K followers, 32.6K engagements
"USA NAA Mini-Revolver vs USA Bond Arms Cost Comparison NAA Mini-Revolver (.22 LR) An ultra-compact revolver built around extreme miniaturisation and minimal operating cost. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle and fed by a five-shot cylinder it prioritises simplicity low recoil and exceptionally low cost per shot. Lightweight and mechanically straightforward it reflects a design philosophy that assumes repetition accessibility and economic efficiency rather than power or speed. Bond Arms Derringer (.45 Colt) A modern reinterpretation of the classic derringer concept designed to fire large revolver"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T13:01Z 35.7K followers, 24K engagements
"Cobray Terminator vs Taurus Judge Cost Comparison"
YouTube Link 2026-02-06T13:01Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements
"FN P90 vs UMP-45 Cost Comparison FN P90 (1990) A compact Personal Defense Weapon developed to address modern battlefield threats particularly the rise of body armor. Chambered in 5.728mm and fed by a 50-round top-mounted magazine the P90 prioritises high hit probability low recoil and sustained fire in a small fully ambidextrous platform. It reflects a lateCold War and postCold War doctrine that values capacity controllability and penetration over per-shot mass accepting higher ammunition cost in exchange for system efficiency. HK UMP-45 (1999) A submachine gun designed as a simpler"
YouTube Link 2026-01-27T13:01Z 35.7K followers, 16.5K engagements
".50 Cal M2 Browning vs Soviet DShK Cost per Shot Showdown π₯πΈ In this video we pit two of the most iconic heavy machine guns ever mounted to vehicles built for the same mission (long-range anti-materiel fire) but born from totally different philosophies of warfare. M2 Browning (.50 BMG) The American Ma Deuce: heavy brutally effective and relentlessly reliable. Designed for mounted and vehicle use it trades rate of fire for massive single-round power and long reach. DShK (12.7108 mm) The Soviet workhorse: a higher cyclic rate and a doctrine built around volume and versatility (tripod vehicle"
YouTube Link 2025-10-14T08:37Z 13.7K followers, 282.7K engagements
"The Worst Gun Ever vs The One That Never Quit π Chauchat vs Lewis Gun πΈ Chauchat CSRG M1915 (1915) Frances rushed attempt at a squad automatic. Designed to give infantry mobile automatic fire it was cheap and mass-produced but infamous for jams fragile magazines and terrible reliability in trench conditions. Rough loud and controversial the Chauchat became a symbol of engineering gone wrong. Lewis Gun (1914) Britains lightweight air-cooled masterpiece. Gas-operated and famously reliable the Lewis proved itself in trenches on aircraft and at sea. With large pan magazines and a distinctive"
YouTube Link 2025-11-13T15:00Z [----] followers, 227.2K engagements
".50 Cal M2 Browning vs GAU-17 Minigun Cost Per Shot Showdown π₯ Two American legends generations apart but born from the same obsession with unstoppable firepower. Browning M2 .50 Cal (1933) The king of machine guns. Heavy recoil massive range and a design so tough its still mounted on tanks helicopters and boats nearly a century later. GAU-17/A Minigun (1960s) The next evolution. Six barrels electrically driven spitting out up to [----] rounds a minute turning the sky into a wall of lead. From the battlefields of WWII to the door guns of modern helicopters this is the cost-per-shot comparison"
YouTube Link 2025-10-23T18:00Z [----] followers, 74K engagements
"M1 Garand vs Kar98k WWIIs Ultimate Rifle Duel πβ M1 Garand (1936) Americas legendary semi-automatic rifle. Powerful reliable and fast firing eight rounds of .30-06 before that iconic PING signalled a reload. It gave U.S. soldiers unmatched fire superiority across Europe and the Pacific earning its title as the greatest battle implement ever devised. Kar98k (1935) Germanys precision-engineered bolt-action rifle. Simple rugged and deadly accurate chambered in 7.9257mm Mauser it rewarded patience and skill with long-range precision. Trusted by millions of German infantrymen it embodied"
YouTube Link 2025-11-08T15:14Z 34.8K followers, 2.9M engagements
"USA M224 vs WWII German 50mm Cost Per Shot M224 (1978) A modern American light mortar designed to give infantry units accurate portable indirect fire support. Firing [--] mm ammunition and capable of both conventional and handheld operation the M224 prioritises range precision and flexibility. Heavier and more expensive per round it reflects modern U.S. doctrine that values accuracy extended reach and effectiveness per shot over minimal weight or simplicity. [--] cm leGrW [--] (1936) Germanys World War II light infantry mortar. Chambered in [--] mm the leGrW [--] was built to be lightweight and easily"
YouTube Link 2026-01-10T16:00Z 35.7K followers, 222.5K engagements
"Russias Kord vs Americas .50 Cal M2 Browning Cost Per Shot Showdown π₯ M2 Browning .50 Cal (1933) Americas long-range workhorse: vehicle mounts aircraft and crew-served positions for nearly a century. Hard-hitting rock-solid reliable and relatively cheap per round the classic .50-cal heavyweight. Kord [----] mm (1990s / [----] service entry) Russias modern heavy weapon: gas-operated high-power 12.7108mm performance built for vehicle roofs and remote stations. Faster lighter than older heavy MGs and built to punch through materiel but its ammo can be much pricier and harder to source. From Humvees"
YouTube Link 2025-10-28T15:53Z [----] followers, 26.7K engagements
"Tomahawk Cruise Missile VS Harpoon Block 1-C missile. Price Per Shot analysis"
YouTube Link 2025-10-03T14:20Z 34.3K followers, 46K engagements
"Abrams vs Leopard [--] Cost Per Shot Breakdown π£ In this video we compare two of NATOs most powerful main battle tanks built by allies but rivals in engineering and design. M1 Abrams (1980) Americas heavyweight champion. Gas turbine powered manually loaded and wrapped in depleted uranium armor a fortress on tracks. Leopard [--] (1979) Germanys precision masterpiece. Diesel-driven smooth and deadly accurate a balance of speed efficiency and fire control. From Cold War cooperation to modern competition this is the cost-per-shot comparison between American power and German precision. Which one would"
YouTube Link 2025-10-19T18:02Z [----] followers, 46.8K engagements
"MP7 vs P90 The Cost Per Shot Will Shock You πΈ HK MP7 (2001) Germanys ultra-compact armour-piercing PDW. Firing the high-velocity 4.630mm round with almost zero recoil the MP7 was engineered for operators who needed rifle-level penetration in a machine-pistol sized package. Lightweight fast and surgical in close quarters it became a favourite of special forces and protective units worldwide. FN P90 (1990) Belgiums futuristic 5.728mm personal defence weapon. With its iconic top-mounted 50-round magazine and extreme controllability the P90 delivers huge firepower in a tiny footprint. Designed"
YouTube Link 2025-11-23T20:00Z 34.8K followers, 706K engagements
"M3 Grease Gun vs PPSh-41 WWIIs Slowest vs Fastest SMG π M3 Grease Gun (1943) Americas no-frills .45-cal submachine gun. Cheap rugged and built for pure function firing just [---] rounds per minute it traded speed for control and reliability. Designed to replace the Thompson it cost only $20 to make and delivered steady hard-hitting power on every front from Europe to the Pacific. PPSh-41 (1941) The Soviet Unions answer to fire superiority. Fast ferocious and simple to produce spitting out up to [----] rounds per minute of 7.6225mm fury. With its iconic drum magazine and blistering rate of fire"
YouTube Link 2025-11-07T18:22Z 15.8K followers, 447.8K engagements
"USA Savage Axis vs USA Henry .30-30 Cost Comparison Savage Axis (2010) A modern budget-oriented bolt-action rifle designed to make long-range accuracy accessible to a wide civilian audience. Built around simplified manufacturing and lightweight construction the Axis prioritises affordability deliberate precision and compatibility with modern optics. It reflects a contemporary American hunting doctrine that assumes planned shots longer engagement distances and cost-efficient access to modern cartridge performance. Henry Lever Action .30-30 (Modern Production) A traditional American"
YouTube Link 2026-01-25T20:00Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements
"M4 Commando vs SIG SPEAR Cost Per Shot Comparison πΈ M4 Commando (1990s) A compact evolution of Americas standard infantry carbine. Chambered in 5.5645mm NATO the M4 Commando prioritises mobility controllability and ammunition efficiency. Designed for sustained use across a wide range of roles it reflects decades of U.S. doctrine focused on lightweight weapons high ammunition carry and logistical efficiency rather than raw per-shot power. SIG SPEAR / XM7 (2020s) The U.S. Armys next-generation infantry rifle developed under the NGSW program. Chambered in 6.851mm the SIG SPEAR was built to"
YouTube Link 2026-01-01T15:00Z 35.7K followers, 73.5K engagements
"USA Siege Cannon vs USA Javelin Cost Per Shot 18th-Century Siege Cannon (1700s) A cornerstone of early modern warfare designed to break fortifications through sustained bombardment rather than precision. Firing large solid iron cannonballs using black powder siege cannons prioritised mass durability and long-term firepower. Immobile crew-intensive and slow to reload they reflect 18th-century doctrine that valued endurance attrition and overwhelming force applied over days or weeks. FGM-148 Javelin (1996) A modern American man-portable anti-tank missile system built around precision and"
YouTube Link 2026-01-13T22:00Z 35.7K followers, 49K engagements
"WWIIs Fastest Gun vs Modern Minigun Cost Per Shot Comparison π₯ MG42 (1942) Germanys infamous Hitlers Buzzsaw. Light terrifyingly fast and brutally efficient firing up to [----] rounds per minute it ruled WWII battlefields and shredded ammunition like no other weapon in history. Dillon Aero M134D (2003) The modern Minigun. Electrically driven six barrels of steel fury capable of [----] rounds per minute and mounted on helicopters vehicles and boats. The evolution of suppression fire taken to its ultimate extreme. From the trenches of WWII to 21st-century gunships this is the Cost Per Shot"
YouTube Link 2025-10-31T13:00Z [----] followers, 80.9K engagements
"The Economics of the Old West: [----] Cattleman vs Remington [----] Cost Per Shot Comparison πΈ [----] Cattleman (1873) One of the most iconic revolvers of the American frontier. Designed as a single-action gate-loaded revolver the [----] prioritised balance simplicity and reliability. Chambered most famously in .45 Colt it reflected frontier-era doctrine that valued a dependable sidearm that was easy to carry maintain and sustain over long periods rather than rapid reloads or mechanical complexity. Remington [----] (1875) Colts strongest competitor during the height of the Old West. Built with a"
YouTube Link 2025-12-31T15:00Z 35.7K followers, 34.4K engagements
"Cold War AK vs USA Modern Bullpup Cost Comparison Thunderstruck Gen [--] (2020s) A modern American compact revolver designed to maximise shot output in the smallest possible package. Chambered in .22 LR and featuring a unique dual-barrel system that alternates fire with each trigger pull the Thunderstruck prioritises controllability low recoil and extremely low cost per shot. Lightweight simple to sustain and inexpensive to fire it reflects a design philosophy focused on accessibility repetition and volume rather than per-shot power. Raptor [--] (c. 2000s2010s) A modern American extreme-calibre"
YouTube Link 2026-01-20T21:00Z 32.2K followers, [----] engagements
"MG34 vs PKM Cost Per Shot Comparison MG-34 (1934) Germanys groundbreaking general-purpose machine gun and the first to truly unify the light and medium machine-gun roles. Chambered in 7.9257mm Mauser the MG-34 combined high accuracy a fast rate of fire and multiple feed options. Precision-machined and highly versatile it set a new standard for infantry firepower but its complexity made it sensitive to dirt and expensive to produce under wartime conditions. PKM (1969) The Soviet Unions simplified and modernized general-purpose machine gun. Firing the 7.6254mmR cartridge the PKM was designed"
YouTube Link 2025-12-13T12:00Z 17.6K followers, 66K engagements
"US Phalanx CIWS vs US .50 Cal M2 Browning Cost Per Shot Will Shock You πΈπ₯ Two weapons. Same mission: stop threats. Different eras different scales different wallets. M2 Browning .50 Cal (1933) The legendary American heavy weapon: vehicle mounts aircraft and infantry use for nearly a century. Hard-hitting brutally reliable and cheap to fire the battlefield workhorse. Phalanx CIWS (1980) The ships last line of defence: an automated 20mm Gatling cannon with radar and fire control built to shred missiles and incoming threats. Insane rate of fire computerized targeting and shockingly expensive"
YouTube Link 2025-10-26T16:30Z [----] followers, 31.8K engagements
"USA Remington [---] vs GB 4-Bore Cost Per Shot Remington [---] (2009) A modern American pump-action shotgun developed for reliability in harsh environments. Chambered in [--] gauge and coated with Remingtons Nitro Mag polymer shell the [---] prioritises durability repeatable fire and ammunition versatility. Designed for sustained use in military law-enforcement and tactical roles it reflects modern U.S. doctrine that values control logistics and consistent output over extreme per-shot power. 4-Bore Shotgun (19th century) One of the largest shoulder-fired shotguns ever produced originating from the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-16T21:00Z 35.7K followers, 448.4K engagements
"M14 vs M110 SASS Cost Per Shot Comparison M14 Rifle (1959) Americas last full-power battle rifle. Designed during the Cold War the M14 fired the 7.6251mm NATO cartridge and combined traditional marksmanship with semi-automatic fire. Built from wood and steel it prioritised range durability and infantry firepower but its weight and recoil made it less suited to modern combat as warfare evolved. M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (2007) A modern precision rifle developed for todays battlefield. Also chambered in 7.6251mm NATO the M110 was purpose-built for accuracy optics integration and"
YouTube Link 2025-12-20T16:00Z 35.6K followers, 92.2K engagements
"G28 vs M1903 π₯ Modern DMR vs WWI Sniper Rifle HK G28 (2011) Germanys modern designated marksman rifle. Built for precision stability and rapid follow-up shots it fires 7.6251mm NATO with pinpoint accuracy. Outfitted with advanced optics a free-floating barrel and a rugged semi-auto system the G28 delivers reliable long-range firepower on todays battlefields. Springfield M1903 (1903) Americas legendary bolt-action rifle. Chambered in the hard-hitting .30-06 cartridge it earned a reputation for extreme accuracy from World War I to Korea. Simple durable and brutally effective the M1903 became a"
YouTube Link 2025-11-25T14:00Z 13.7K followers, 134.1K engagements
"L85A2 vs TAR-21 Cost Per Shot Comparisonπ₯ L85A2 (2001 Upgrade) Britains battle-tested bullpup. Heavy rugged and built around a long 20-inch barrel the L85A2 delivers excellent accuracy and stability despite its compact size. Refined by Heckler & Koch after early reliability issues it became the British Armys signature [----] rifle through Iraq Afghanistan and beyond a precise but weighty workhorse of modern infantry. TAR-21 Tavor (2001) Israels modern close-quarters bullpup. Lightweight fast-handling and engineered for urban combat the Tavor was designed to stay reliable in sand heat and dirt."
YouTube Link 2025-12-05T15:00Z 15K followers, 19.1K engagements
"USA Cyclops Pocket Cannon vs USA Ruger LCP Cost Comparison Cyclops Pocket Cannon (2014) An extreme novelty firearm designed around maximum bore size in the smallest possible form factor. As a single-shot .50-caliber muzzleloading pistol the Cyclops prioritises visual impact mechanical simplicity and legal curiosity over efficiency or repeatability. With slow reloads and a high cost per shot it reflects a design philosophy focused on spectacle rather than sustained or practical use existing largely outside any formal doctrine. Ruger LCP (.380 ACP) (2008) A mass-produced ultra-compact pistol"
YouTube Link 2026-01-24T21:00Z 35.7K followers, 16.4K engagements
"UK Scorpion vs USA Pepperbox 19th-Century Cost Comparison Pepperbox Revolver (c.1830s1850s) An early American solution to the problem of limited firepower in handguns. Built around multiple fixed barrels rather than complex internal mechanisms the Pepperbox prioritised mechanical simplicity reliability and ease of manufacture. Typically chambered in .31.36 calibre black powder it reflected early U.S. civilian and frontier doctrine that valued dependable function and practical use over precision or advanced engineering. Scorpion 20-Shot 30-Bore Pistol (c.1860s) A rare British experimental"
YouTube Link 2026-01-07T13:00Z 27.8K followers, [----] engagements
"Kord 12.7mm vs MG338 Cost Per Shot Heavy Machine Gun Showdown π₯ Two heavyweights go head-to-head π₯ Kord 12.7mm Russias powerhouse heavy machine gun built for unstoppable firepower and brutal precision. MG338 Americas next-gen beast combining range accuracy and mobility for modern warfare. Both hit hard but only one dominates the battlefield. π£ Which one would you trust when the fight gets real π― Kord or MG338 Drop your pick in the comments π Like π Share and Subscribe for more epic old-vs-new weapon battles and cost-per-shot showdowns"
YouTube Link 2025-10-08T17:15Z 15K followers, 356.9K engagements
"Bren Mk II vs M249 SAW Cost Per Shot Will Shock You ππΈ Bren Mk II (1941) Britains legendary squad weapon. Built for precision reliability and control firing the classic .303 British cartridge at around [---] rounds per minute. Trusted by Commonwealth troops across every WWII front it became a symbol of accuracy and discipline in the chaos of war. M249 SAW (1984) Americas modern squad automatic weapon. Belt-fed lightweight and built for suppression spitting out [----] NATO rounds at nearly [---] rounds per minute. The SAW trades precision for volume delivering nonstop firepower on todays"
YouTube Link 2025-11-04T17:32Z [----] followers, 322.3K engagements
"GPMG vs M240 π₯ UK vs USA The Machine Gun Battle L7A2 GPMG (1961) Britains legendary General Purpose Machine Gun. Durable accurate and battle-proven it fires [----] NATO with rock-solid stability and long-range precision. From sustained tripod fire to vehicle mounts the GPMG has earned its place as one of the most reliable belt-fed weapons ever fielded by UK forces. M240 (1977) Americas modern workhorse machine gun. Built for extreme toughness high round counts and vehicle integration the M240 delivers relentless firepower. Whether mounted on tanks helicopters or used by infantry it embodies"
YouTube Link 2025-11-23T13:00Z 10.9K followers, [----] engagements
"WWIs Tank Killer vs Modern .50 Cal Sniper Cost Per Shot πΈπ₯ Tankgewehr M1918 (1918) Germanys first anti-tank rifle. A single-shot monster that fired 13mm Armor-piercing rounds capable of punching through early tank Armour. Weighing nearly [--] pounds it kicked like a cannon and introduced the world to anti-armour warfare. Barrett M82A1 (1982) Americas iconic .50 Cal anti-materiel rifle. Semi-automatic long-range and battle-tested it can pierce engine blocks and armour from over a mile away. A modern legend born from precision and power. From the muddy trenches of WWI to the battlefields of the"
YouTube Link 2025-11-01T12:00Z [----] followers, 30.5K engagements
"Americas Standard Musket VS One of the Largest Guns Ever Madeπ₯πΈ Colonial Musket (1700s) The standard infantry firearm of colonial-era America. Typically a smoothbore flintlock muzzle-loaded weapon the musket prioritised standardisation manageable recoil and sustained use in militia and line infantry formations. Designed for volley fire and bayonet combat it reflected early American doctrine that valued discipline repeatability and logistical efficiency over individual firepower. 2-Bore Blunderbuss (c.1650s1700s) One of the most extreme shoulder-fired firearms of the colonial era. With an"
YouTube Link 2025-12-30T16:00Z 35.7K followers, 57.9K engagements
"SVT-40 vs G43 π₯ WWII Semi-Auto Showdown Cost Per Shot SVT-40 (1940) The Soviet Unions frontline semi-automatic rifle. Lightweight for its time fast-firing and chambered in the powerful 7.6254mmR the SVT-40 gave Red Army troops a serious boost in firepower. Durable rugged and built for mass production it became a symbol of Soviet battlefield innovation. Gewehr [--] (1943) Germanys wartime semi-automatic answer to the Allies. Chambered in 7.9257mm Mauser and redesigned for reliability the G43 delivered accuracy power and faster follow-up shots compared to traditional bolt-actions. Used by elite"
YouTube Link 2025-11-18T21:00Z 13.2K followers, 215.3K engagements
"Civil War Artillery Costs Mortar vs Napoleon Gun [----] 10-Inch Siege Mortar A heavy artillery piece developed for siege warfare during the American Civil War. Designed for high-angle indirect fire it launched massive explosive shells over fortifications and into entrenched positions. With its short barrel thick walls and enormous projectile weight the siege mortar prioritised destructive effect over speed or mobility making it a key tool in prolonged bombardments. 12-Pound Napoleon Gun-Howitzer (1857) The most widely used field artillery piece of the Civil War. Firing 12-pound projectiles on a"
YouTube Link 2025-12-18T12:00Z 16.5K followers, 12.7K engagements
"M16A2 vs G3A3 NATO Firepower Evolution M16A2 (1983) The United States refined Cold War service rifle. Chambered in 5.5645mm NATO the M16A2 introduced a heavier barrel improved sights and a three-round burst system to enhance accuracy and control. Designed around lighter ammunition and infantry mobility it reflected NATOs shift toward efficiency sustained fire and logistical flexibility. G3A3 (1959) West Germanys iconic Cold War battle rifle. Firing the full-power 7.6251mm NATO cartridge the G3A3 emphasised range penetration and mechanical simplicity through its roller-delayed blowback system."
YouTube Link 2025-12-17T14:00Z 17.9K followers, 131K engagements
".50 Cal M2 Browning vs M60E6 From WWII to Modern Battlefields β In this video we compare two American machine guns built generations apart but forged from the same legacy of firepower. Browning M2 .50 Cal (1933) The legendary heavy machine gun that changed warfare. Massive recoil devastating range and a design so tough its still on todays tanks and helicopters. M60E6 (2014) The modern lightweight successor. Faster smoother and designed for the modern battlefield delivering power without the weight. From WWII bunkers to 21st-century firefights this is the cost-per-shot comparison between"
YouTube Link 2025-10-21T16:22Z 13.7K followers, 2.3M engagements
".50 Cal M2 Browning vs .50 Cal QJZ-89 -- Cost Per Shot Battle β Two heavy machine guns same mission same calibre but built in completely different eras of warfare. Browning M2 .50 Cal (1933) The American legend thats fought in every major conflict for nearly a century. Heavy reliable and powerful enough to stop vehicles aircraft and anything else in its sights. QJZ-89 (1989) Chinas modern take on the .50 Cal. Lightweight crew-portable and designed for the fast-moving battlefield trading weight for mobility without giving up firepower. From the battlefields of World War II to the front lines"
YouTube Link 2025-10-24T16:00Z [----] followers, 63K engagements
".50 Cal M2 Browning vs Kord 12.7mm - Cost Per Shot Comparison π₯ M2 Browning (.50 BMG) Americas legendary Ma Deuce. Born from John Brownings designs and battle-proven since the 1930s heavy devastating and everywhere you need raw stopping power. Mounted on vehicles boats and emplacements the M2 is the long-time backbone of NATO anti-materiel fire. Kord [----] mm (late 1990s) Russias modern heavy machine weapon. Designed to replace older classics the Kord brings a gas-operated high-reliability design to todays battlefields vehicle- and turret-mounted built to punch through light armour and"
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T12:00Z [----] followers, 33.4K engagements
"Barrett M82 vs GM6 Lynx Cost Per Shot Comparison πΈ Barrett M82A1 (1982) Americas legendary .50-cal anti-materiel rifle. Semi-automatic brutally powerful and instantly recognizable the M82 delivers massive long-range punch against vehicles equipment and fortified positions. Heavy loud and iconic it became the worlds most famous .50-cal a battlefield hammer used from Desert Storm to modern special operations. Gepard GM6 Lynx (1998) Hungarys futuristic recoil-absorbing .50-cal rifle. Built in a compact bullpup layout with a collapsing long-recoil barrel the GM6 shrinks its overall length and"
YouTube Link 2025-12-02T15:01Z 15K followers, 170.8K engagements
"StG [--] vs VZ [--] M.A.R.S - Cold War Power vs WWII Legend Cost Per Shot StG [--] (1944) Germanys revolutionary late-war infantry rifle and the worlds first true assault rifle. Chambered in 7.9233mm Kurz the StG-44 introduced the intermediate-cartridge concept allowing controllable automatic fire at realistic combat ranges. Heavy and complex to manufacture it reflected wartime urgency and innovation laying the foundation for modern infantry doctrine despite its high production and operating costs. vz.58 (1958) Czechoslovakias Cold War refinement of the assault-rifle concept. Although visually"
YouTube Link 2025-12-25T15:01Z 35.7K followers, 86.8K engagements
"SPAS [--] vs Trench Gun [--] Years of Shotgun Evolution SPAS-12 (1979) Italys iconic dual-mode combat shotgun. Built for police and special forces it can switch between semi-automatic and pump-action with a single motion. Heavy intimidating and instantly recognizable from movies and games the SPAS-12 delivers powerful 12-gauge fire with modern tactical flair. A complex but legendary shotgun that defined the look of 1980s firepower. Winchester [----] Trench Gun (1897) Americas brutal WWI pump-action shotgun. Famous for its slam-fire capability it allowed soldiers to unleash all six shells as fast as"
YouTube Link 2025-12-01T15:00Z 14.5K followers, 73.7K engagements
"M1 Carbine vs MAS-36 π₯ USA vs France Cost Breakdown M1 Carbine (1942) Americas lightweight semi-automatic carbine. Fast-handling low recoil and easy to carry it armed paratroopers engineers and support troops who needed mobility over raw power. Firing the .30 Carbine round it delivered quick follow-up shots and reliable performance across every front of WWII. MAS-36 (1936) Frances rugged bolt-action infantry rifle. Chambered in the hard-hitting 7.554mm French cartridge the MAS-36 was simple durable and built for harsh battlefield conditions. With strong accuracy and a no-nonsense design it"
YouTube Link 2025-11-20T13:01Z 14.2K followers, 200.9K engagements
"Harpers Ferry Flintlock vs M9 Beretta Cost Per ShotπΈ Harpers Ferry Flintlock Pistol (c.1805) One of the earliest standardised military pistols produced by the United States. Built at the federal armory at Harpers Ferry this single-shot flintlock used black powder and a round ball prioritising simplicity ruggedness and ease of manufacture for a young nation. Slow to reload and limited in firepower it reflected early American doctrine that accepted deliberate close-range use and minimal sustainment expectations. M9 Beretta (1985) The U.S. militarys standard service pistol of the late Cold War"
YouTube Link 2025-12-28T15:01Z 35.7K followers, 54.1K engagements
"USA Hand Cannon vs USA .600 Nitro Pistol Cost Per Shot 37mm Hand Cannon (modern experimental) A custom-built non-standardised weapon designed to explore the upper limits of projectile size in a handheld format. Typically smoothbore and single-shot the 37mm hand cannon prioritises raw diameter and spectacle over control range or repeatability. Heavy slow to reload and mechanically simple it reflects modern experimental engineering rather than any formal military or sporting doctrine. .600 Nitro Express Pistol (modern custom) An extreme handgun adaptation of a historic British big-game"
YouTube Link 2026-01-14T13:01Z 35.7K followers, 331.2K engagements
"USA Model [--] vs Ruger Mark IV Cost Per Shot Smith & Wesson Model [--] (.38 Special) A classic American double-action service revolver developed during the height of the U.S. police revolver era. With a six-round cylinder and all-steel construction the Model [--] prioritised reliability controllability and deliberate shot placement. Designed for duty carry and training it reflects mid-20th-century American doctrine that valued accuracy under pressure and disciplined fire over volume or ammunition economy. Ruger Mark IV (.22 Long Rifle) A modern American rimfire pistol built around affordability"
YouTube Link 2026-01-08T22:00Z 35.7K followers, 35.8K engagements
"Reliability or Perfection Which Rifle Wins π₯ QBZ vs HK416 πΈ QBZ-97 (1997) Chinas compact bullpup assault rifle adapted for [----] NATO. Short overall length full-length barrel built for portability and control in tight spaces. Simple lightweight and purpose-driven the QBZ-97 gives soldiers a compact package without sacrificing effective range. HK416 (2005) Germanys premium modular carbine. Short-stroke piston reliability exceptional accuracy and mission-configurable modularity make the HK416 a go-to for elite units worldwide. Designed to run cleaner and tighter than older AR designs it"
YouTube Link 2025-11-12T12:01Z 10.9K followers, 541.7K engagements
"RPG-7 vs Carl Gustaf M4 Old-School vs Smart Tech π₯ Cost Per Shot analysis In this video we compare two of the most iconic shoulder-fired launchers ever used in combat separated by decades of design tech and battlefield philosophy: RPG-7 (1961) The Cold War classic cheap reliable and seen in nearly every conflict zone on the planet. Carl Gustaf M4 (2014) A modern multi-role recoilless rifle packing smart rounds and precision firepower at more than four times the cost per shot. From guerrilla warfare to elite special forces this is the cost per shot comparison between rugged simplicity and"
YouTube Link 2025-10-11T11:37Z [----] followers, 39.8K engagements
"SeaRAM vs Utyos Real Cost per Shot Explained In this video we compare two missile systems built for the same purpose to decide who controls the sea but from completely different worlds of warfare. SeaRAM (1992) Americas rapid-fire ship defence system. A last-line interceptor designed to destroy incoming threats within seconds. Utyos / P-35 Progress (1960s) The Soviet coastal anti-ship missile complex. A massive long-range strike weapon built to sink carriers from over [---] km away. From Cold War cliffs to modern destroyers this is the cost-per-shot comparison between defence and destruction."
YouTube Link 2025-10-22T18:00Z [----] followers, 50.4K engagements
"Italys Twin Barrel Monster vs Germanys First SMG π³ Villar Perosa M1915 (1915) Italys twin-barrel 2400-round-per-minute machine pistol. Originally designed as an aircraft defensive weapon it was later carried by elite Arditi assault troops who used its insane rate of fire to overwhelm trenches at point-blank range. Uncontrollable unconventional and decades ahead of its time the Villar Perosa became one of the strangest and fastest guns of WWI. MP18 (1918) Germanys first true submachine gun. Chambered in [---] Parabellum and firing from an open bolt the MP18 gave Sturmtruppen the close-quarters"
YouTube Link 2025-11-29T12:01Z 12.7K followers, [----] engagements
"MG42 vs Bren Mk II The Cost of Firepower in World War II πΈπ₯ MG42 (1942) The WWII buzzsaw: Germanys high-speed general-purpose gun built for suppression. Lightweight for its power class terrifying cyclic rate and designed to drown enemies in lead fast savage and ammo-hungry. Bren Mk II (1937) Britains squad automatic: accurate controllable and built for aimed sustained fire. Top-mounted magazine easy to aim from a bipod or tripod and far kinder to your ammo supply precise and reliable. From open fields to trench lines this is the cost-per-shot comparison between WWIIs fastest support gun and"
YouTube Link 2025-10-27T14:30Z 13.7K followers, 490.7K engagements
"Sarmat vs Minuteman III Nuclear Cost Showdown πΈ In this video we compare two of the most powerful missiles ever built designed by rival superpowers to ensure no war was ever fought again. RS-28 Sarmat (2022) Russias next-generation ICBM. Massive unstoppable and capable of carrying up to [--] nuclear warheads across the planet. LGM-30G Minuteman III (1970) Americas battle-tested missile of precision and speed solid-fueled always ready and trusted for over [--] years. From Cold War rivalry to modern nuclear deterrence this is the cost-per-shot comparison between Russian power and American"
YouTube Link 2025-10-15T23:13Z [----] followers, 32.1K engagements
"Luger P08 vs Mauser C96 Two Pistols That Shaped History Luger P08 (1908) Germanys iconic early semi-automatic service pistol. Chambered in 919mm the P08 was designed around precision ergonomics and refined mechanical engineering. Its distinctive toggle-lock action delivered excellent accuracy and smooth handling but required tight tolerances and careful maintenance. The Luger became one of the most recognizable sidearms of the early 20th century. Mauser C96 (1896) Germanys powerful semi-automatic pistol-carbine hybrid. Firing the high-velocity 7.6325mm cartridge the C96 prioritised range and"
YouTube Link 2025-12-20T12:01Z 35.6K followers, 174.9K engagements
".50 Cal M2 Browning vs M134 Minigun Cost Per Shot Showdown π₯ In this video we compare two of the most legendary heavy machine guns ever made separated by decades of evolution in speed technology and firepower: M2 Browning (.50 Cal 1933) The iconic Ma Deuce a WWII powerhouse known for reliability range and sheer stopping power. M134 Minigun (7.62mm 1960s) A modern rotary cannon capable of spitting out thousands of rounds per minute with devastating precision. From the battlefields of World War II to the high-tech gunships of today this is the cost per shot comparison between old-school might"
YouTube Link 2025-10-10T12:06Z 13.7K followers, 620.9K engagements
".50 Cal M2 Browning vs Lewis Gun - Cos Per Shot Showdown Two machine guns. Same mission: lay down fire. Different centuries different design philosophies. Browning M2 .50 Cal (1933) The American heavyweight thats still everywhere: vehicles helicopters and gun mounts worldwide. Massive stopping power legendary reliability and a service life that spans generations. Lewis Gun (1914) The trench-busting icon of WWI. Lightweight for its era pan-magazine fed and crew-portable built to move with the squad and dominate the battlefield of its time. From muddy trenches to modern mounts this is the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-25T21:00Z [----] followers, 80.9K engagements
"Germanys Failed Semi Auto vs Belgiums Battlefield Champion ππΈ Gewehr [--] (1941) Germanys first major attempt at a semi-automatic infantry rifle. Built under strict design rules that banned drilling a gas port the G41 relied on an awkward gas-trap system that made it heavy overcomplicated and prone to fouling. Chambered in 7.9257mm Mauser and fed by 10-round stripper clips it offered promising firepower but struggled in real frontline conditions a flawed stepping stone to the later G43. FN-49 (1949) Belgiums refined post-war semi-automatic battle rifle. Designed by Dieudonn Saive the FN-49"
YouTube Link 2025-12-08T14:01Z 16K followers, 78.2K engagements
"M67 vs RGD-5 π₯ U.S. Frag vs Soviet Frag Cost Per Explosion M67 Fragmentation Grenade (1968) Americas modern baseball-style frag grenade. Packed with [---] grams of Composition B and designed for predictable controlled fragmentation the M67 delivers a powerful blast with a consistent casualty radius. Reliable compact and easy to throw accurately it became the standard U.S. grenade from Vietnam to todays battlefields. RGD-5 Grenade (1954) The Soviet Unions lightweight offensivedefensive frag grenade. Filled with TNT and built with a thin steel casing the RGD-5 produces fast chaotic fragmentation"
YouTube Link 2025-11-28T15:01Z 13.7K followers, 79.9K engagements
"Soviet Rocket vs American Cannon π₯ Cost Comparison 105mm Recoilless Rifle (1955) Americas heavy hard-hitting anti-tank cannon. Firing massive 105mm shells with almost no recoil it was mounted on jeeps tripods and technicals across the Cold War. Designed to punch through armour and destroy bunkers each shot delivers enormous blast power at long ranges. SPG-9 Kopye (1963) The Soviet lightweight recoilless gun. Chambered in 73mm and built for mobility it fires rocket-assisted projectiles with surprising accuracy. Light enough for crews to deploy quickly and cheap enough to produce in huge"
YouTube Link 2025-11-22T15:01Z 12.7K followers, 212.8K engagements
"USA Glock [--] vs USA FN Five-seveN Cost Per Shot Glock [--] (1988 / 19M variant 2016) A compact evolution of Americas modern service pistol philosophy. Chambered in 919mm the Glock [--] prioritises reliability controllability and ammunition affordability. Designed for widespread law-enforcement and military use it reflects U.S. doctrine that values standardisation manageable recoil and low long-term sustainment costs over specialised performance. FN Five-seveN (1998) A specialised high-velocity pistol developed as part of a broader personal-defence weapon system. Chambered in 5.728mm the"
YouTube Link 2026-01-03T12:31Z 35.7K followers, 69.4K engagements
"Thompson vs MP40 WWIIs Most Iconic Gunfight π₯π Thompson Submachine Gun (1942) Americas legendary .45-cal powerhouse. Heavy hard-hitting and built for close-quarters dominance firing up to [---] rounds per minute it delivered unmatched stopping power from the streets of Europe to the jungles of the Pacific. The Thompson was pure unfiltered American firepower. MP40 (1940) Germanys sleek and efficient 9mm submachine gun. Lightweight controllable and easy to mass-produce firing around [---] rounds per minute it became the weapon of choice for German paratroopers and tank crews across every WWII"
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T15:52Z 15.5K followers, 474.6K engagements
"FN SCAR [--] vs AK-74M πΈ Cost Per Shot Comparison Will Shock You FN SCAR-17 (2004) Belgiums modern [----] battle rifle. Modular accurate and built for special operations the SCAR-17 delivers long-range punch with surgical control. Lightweight for its caliber its designed to be swapped between roles in seconds and dominate at distances most assault rifles cant reach. AK-74M (1991) Russias hardened 5.4539mm successor to the Kalashnikov line. Tough simple and brutally reliable the AK-74M balances low recoil with battlefield durability giving soldiers fast follow-up shots and confidence in any"
YouTube Link 2025-11-11T18:02Z 21.7K followers, 1.7M engagements
"Over [---] Years of Japanese Rifle Evolution Type [--] vs Type [--] Type [--] Arisaka (1905) Japans early 20th-century service rifle. Chambered in 6.550mm the Type [--] was built around reliability low recoil and soldier endurance. Its bolt-action design and famously strong receiver reflected an era focused on disciplined deliberate infantry fire and long-term durability. Howa Type [--] (2020) Japans modern service rifle for the Ground Self-Defence Force. Firing 5.5645mm NATO the Type [--] represents a full shift to modern infantry doctrine lighter materials modular rails optics integration and improved"
YouTube Link 2025-12-19T12:01Z 35.6K followers, 64.2K engagements
"Russias Bizon vs Americas Vector SMG Showdown π₯ PP-19 Bizon (1996) Russias uniquely engineered helical-mag SMG. Designed for fast assaults and huge magazine capacity the Bizon feeds from a 64-round spiral drum wrapped under the barrel. Lightweight simple and capable of dumping nearly a full mag in seconds it became a favourite for close-quarters Russian police and special units. A high-capacity spray machine built for speed over recoil control. KRISS Vector (2009) Americas recoil-taming high-tech SMG. Using the revolutionary Super-V system to redirect recoil downward the Vector fires .45 ACP"
YouTube Link 2025-12-03T15:01Z 16.4K followers, 310.9K engagements
"Serbu Super Shorty vs TAC-14 The 12-Gauge Showdown π₯ Serbu Super Shorty (2000s) Americas ultra-compact breaching beast. Built from Mossberg and Remington pump receivers the Super Shorty shrinks the 12-gauge to an absurdly tiny package with a 6.5-inch barrel and a 2+1 capacity. Violent recoil tiny size and massive muzzle blast make it one of the shortest functional shotguns ever produced a specialty tool built for door breaching and extreme close-quarters. Remington TAC-14 (2017) Americas practical non-NFA tactical shorty. With a 14-inch barrel 4+1 capacity and the Shockwave Raptor grip the"
YouTube Link 2025-12-04T15:01Z 34.8K followers, 1.6M engagements
"Israels Galil vs NATOs FAL The REAL Cost Per Shot ππΈ FN FAL (1953) Belgiums legendary 7.6251mm battle rifle. Nicknamed The Right Arm of the Free World the FAL armed over [--] countries during the Cold War. With a long barrel powerful recoil and excellent long-range performance it became the backbone of NATO infantry a hard-hitting full-power rifle built for reach penetration and battlefield dominance. Galil ARM (1972) Israels rugged 5.5645mm hybrid rifle. Inspired by the AK platform and engineered for desert reliability the Galil ARM combined assault-rifle handling with light support weapon"
YouTube Link 2025-12-07T12:01Z 15K followers, 33.8K engagements
"Johnson Rifle vs Ross Rifle One Won Wars One Failed Them π¬ Johnson Rifle M1941 (1941) Americas recoil-operated semi-automatic rifle built for accuracy and rapid follow-up shots in WWII. Chambered in .30-06 and equipped with a unique 10-round rotary magazine the Johnson offered smooth recoil fast reloads and impressive battlefield reliability. Favoured by select Marine units in the early Pacific War it became a symbol of innovative American rifle design. Ross Rifle Mk III (1910) Canadas straight-pull precision rifle. Chambered in .303 British and famous for its exceptional accuracy the Ross"
YouTube Link 2025-11-26T13:01Z 14.2K followers, 63.9K engagements
"Webley Mk VI vs Nagant M1895 - Cost Per Shot ComparisonπΈ Webley Mk VI (1915) Britains primary service revolver of the First World War. Chambered in .455 Webley it was built for immediate stopping power and simplicity in trench warfare. Its large-frame top-break design allowed rapid reloads and reliable operation under harsh conditions reflecting British doctrine that prioritised speed and decisive close-range performance. Nagant M1895 (1895) The Russian Empires long-serving military revolver. Firing the unique 7.6238mmR cartridge the Nagant featured an unusual gas-seal system where the"
YouTube Link 2025-12-23T15:01Z 35.7K followers, 205.8K engagements
"Quad M134 vs M2 Browning Cost Per Shot Showdown πΈπ₯ M2 Browning .50 Cal (1933) Americas long-range workhorse: tripod and vehicle mounts aircraft hardpoints and crew-served positions for nearly a century. Massive stopping power legendary reliability and surprisingly affordable per round the classic .50-cal heavyweight. Quad M134 Minigun (4 M134 modern) Four Gatling-style 7.62mm barrels spinning at terrifying speeds: engineered for suppression shock and pure volume of fire. Insane rounds-per-second huge ammunition consumption and a cost-per-second thatll make your jaw drop. From convoy"
YouTube Link 2025-10-29T15:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"AKS-74U vs SIG SG [---] Cost Per Shot ComparisonπΈ AKS-74U (1979) The Soviet Unions ultra-compact rifle designed for vehicle crews airborne units and special forces. Chambered in 5.4539mm the AKS-74U prioritised reliability and simplicity in a dramatically shortened package. Its folding stock reinforced gas system and rugged construction made it effective in confined spaces though its short barrel limited range compared to full-length rifles. SIG SG [---] Commando (1998) Switzerlands refined compact assault rifle built for professional military and law-enforcement units. Firing 5.5645mm NATO the"
YouTube Link 2025-12-14T12:01Z 18.1K followers, 163.2K engagements
"WWIIs Fastest Gun vs Russias Modern Machine Gun π₯ (Cost Per Shot) MG42 (1942) Germanys infamous Hitlers Buzzsaw. Light terrifyingly fast and brutally efficient firing up to [----] rounds per minute it ruled WWII battlefields with its signature roar and relentless rate of fire. Feared by Allied troops it set the standard for every machine gun that followed. PKP Pecheneg (2001) Russias modern general-purpose machine gun. Built for endurance and precision it fires the powerful 7.6254mmR cartridge with deadly accuracy a descendant of the PKM designed for sustained fire without changing barrels."
YouTube Link 2025-11-03T15:01Z 10.5K followers, 93.3K engagements
"Thompson vs Lanchester WWIIs Real Cost of Allied Firepower πΈ Thompson Submachine Gun (1942) Americas iconic .45-cal powerhouse. Heavy hard-hitting and built for close-quarters dominance firing up to [---] rounds per minute it delivered brutal stopping power in every corner of the Second World War. From city streets to Pacific jungles the Thompson was pure American firepower. Lanchester SMG (1941) Britains precision-built 9mm submachine gun. Crafted with brass fittings and a wooden stock it combined elegance with reliability firing [---] rounds per minute with smooth control and accuracy."
YouTube Link 2025-11-05T12:26Z 10.9K followers, 101.8K engagements
"Lee Enfield No [--] vs Arisaka Type [--] Rifle Design and Cost Breakdown Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk I (1941) Britains refined World War II infantry rifle. Chambered in .303 British the No.4 built on decades of Lee-Enfield development emphasising a smooth bolt a 10-round magazine and rapid controlled fire. British infantry doctrine focused on volume and speed making the Lee-Enfield one of the fastest bolt-action rifles ever fielded. Arisaka Type [--] (1939) Imperial Japans late-war service rifle. Firing the powerful 7.758mm cartridge the Type [--] prioritised strength simplicity and durability. Early-war"
YouTube Link 2025-12-15T13:01Z 15.5K followers, 51.9K engagements
"The Economics of Firearms: Silenced Ruger .22 VS M1911 Silenced Ruger .22 (1949) An American rimfire pistol design rooted in the civilian market prioritising efficiency control and low operating cost. Chambered in .22 LR the Ruger platform is lightweight low-recoil and highly economical to sustain. When suppressed it highlights how cartridge choice and design simplicity can dramatically reduce sound and long-term firing costs. M1911 (1911) One of Americas most iconic military pistols. Designed by John Moses Browning and chambered in .45 ACP the M1911 was built around durability reliability"
YouTube Link 2025-12-27T16:01Z 35.7K followers, 58.3K engagements
"AA-12 vs Saiga-12 12-Gauge Shotgun Comparison AA-12 Fully Automatic Shotgun (2005 redesign) Americas infamous low-recoil full-auto 12-gauge. Designed around an advanced recoil-mitigation system the AA-12 can dump drums of buckshot with surprising control. Firing at around [---] rounds per minute and feeding from 20- and 32-round drums it was built for extreme close-quarters dominance breaching and room-clearing turning 12-gauge chaos into controllable firepower. Saiga-12 (1997) Russias AK-based semi-automatic shotgun. Built on the proven Kalashnikov action the Saiga-12 trades recoil control for"
YouTube Link 2025-12-12T13:01Z 15.2K followers, 21.7K engagements
"Lee Enfield No [--] vs Arisaka Type [--] Rifle Design and Cost Breakdown Lee-Enfield No.4 Mk I (1941) Britains refined World War II infantry rifle. Chambered in .303 British the No.4 built on decades of Lee-Enfield development emphasising a smooth bolt a 10-round magazine and rapid controlled fire. British infantry doctrine focused on volume and speed making the Lee-Enfield one of the fastest bolt-action rifles ever fielded. Arisaka Type [--] (1939) Imperial Japans late-war service rifle. Firing the powerful 7.758mm cartridge the Type [--] prioritised strength simplicity and durability. Early-war"
YouTube Link 2025-12-16T13:01Z 21.7K followers, 91.9K engagements
".50 Cal M2 Browning vs .30 Cal M1919 Browning - Cost Per Shot Showdown π₯ In this video we compare two of the most legendary machine guns ever made both designed by the same man but built for very different wars. Browning M2 .50 Cal (1933) The bigger meaner evolution. Heavier rounds longer range and a recoil that shook the battlefield a design so good its still in use today. Browning M1919A4 (1919) The classic .30 calibre workhorse of World War II. Reliable battle-proven and feared across every front. From the trenches of WWII to the tanks of today this is the cost-per-shot comparison between"
YouTube Link 2025-10-20T18:06Z 15K followers, 5.2M engagements
"Machine vs Man The Real Tank Reload Battle π₯ In this video we compare two of the most iconic tanks ever built born from rival superpowers on opposite sides of the Cold War. T-72 (1973) The Soviet Unions armoured workhorse. Compact fast and equipped with an autoloader that keeps the shells coming simple cheap and built by the thousands. M1 Abrams (1980) Americas heavy brawler. Loaded by hand protected by advanced composite armour and powered by a turbine engine that roars across the battlefield. From mass production to modern precision this is the cost-per-shot comparison between Soviet"
YouTube Link 2025-10-19T16:54Z [----] followers, 48.7K engagements
"Hand Mortar () vs M79 () - Evolution of the Grenade Launcher Cost Per Shot DE Hand Mortar (17th century) An early infantry explosive launcher used during the colonial-era period including in early American and European conflicts. Built as a simple single-shot device using black powder and fuse-ignited grenades the hand mortar prioritised extending explosive reach beyond what could be thrown by hand. Crude slow to reload and highly variable it reflected an era that accepted risk and inconsistency in exchange for basic explosive capability. M79 Grenade Launcher (1961) The United States first"
YouTube Link 2025-12-29T15:01Z 35.7K followers, 331.6K engagements
"Desert Eagle vs S&W [---] π₯ The Hand Cannon Showdown Desert Eagle .50 AE (1989) The iconic semi-automatic hand cannon. Heavy loud and instantly recognizable it fires the massive .50 Action Express round with brutal recoil and a signature muzzle blast. Built with a rifle-style gas system and a rotating bolt the Desert Eagle delivers raw power with every squeeze of the trigger. Smith & Wesson Model [---] (2003) The king of revolvers. Chambered in .500 S&W Magnum it fires some of the most powerful handgun cartridges ever made. Designed for extreme recoil and maximum stopping power the Model [---] is"
YouTube Link 2025-11-22T12:02Z 12.6K followers, 78K engagements
"AK [---] vs G36C β Russia vs Germany Cost Per Shot πΈ HK MP5 (1966) Germanys legendary roller-delayed submachine gun. Smooth controllable and trusted by elite units worldwide the MP5 became the gold standard for close-quarters precision. From counter-terror operations to special forces raids its accuracy and soft recoil made it one of the most iconic SMGs ever built. SIG MPX (2013) Americas modern modular 9mm powerhouse. Using a short-stroke gas piston and AR-style ergonomics the MPX delivers flat recoil fast follow-up shots and unmatched customization. Designed for todays operators it brings"
YouTube Link 2025-11-17T13:19Z 17K followers, 391.8K engagements
"M27 IAR vs L129A1 Cost Per Shot Comparison M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle (2010) The U.S. Marine Corps modern squad support rifle. Chambered in 5.5645mm NATO the M27 prioritises accuracy mobility and controlled automatic fire over traditional high-volume suppression. Lighter and more precise than legacy belt-fed weapons it reflects a shift toward precision-driven infantry tactics at the squad level. L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle (2010) Britains designated marksman rifle developed to extend infantry reach. Firing 7.6251mm NATO the L129A1 delivers greater range penetration and long-distance accuracy."
YouTube Link 2025-12-22T15:01Z 35.6K followers, 62.7K engagements
"WWIIs Fastest Gun vs .50 Cal M2 Browning Cost Per Shot Will Shock You π M2 Browning .50 Cal (1933) Americas heavy-hitting workhorse: vehicle mounts aircraft and crew-served roles for almost a century. Massive stopping power legendary reliability and surprisingly cheap to fire the long-range beast. MG42 (1942) The WWII buzzsaw: a German general-purpose weapon built for insane cyclic speed and brutal suppression. Lightweight for its class fearsome rate of fire and designed to put entire squads on the back foot fast savage and ammo-hungry. From open fields to entrenched positions this is the"
YouTube Link 2025-10-26T19:45Z 11.8K followers, 3.7M engagements
"Cold War SMG Showdown: MAT-49 vs Sterling π₯ MAT-49 (7.6225 Conversion) Frances compact Cold War submachine gun later transformed by the Viet Minh and Viet Cong into a high-velocity close-quarters monster. Rechambered for [----] Tokarev and firing nearly [----] rounds per minute this modified MAT-49 delivered extreme speed high penetration and brutal point-blank firepower in jungle warfare. Sterling L2A3 (1953) Britains refined Cold War SMG. Lightweight smooth and famously reliable the Sterling fired 919mm with exceptional control. Its double-feed magazine soft recoil and precision engineering"
YouTube Link 2025-11-23T15:01Z 24.9K followers, 602.6K engagements
"USA Ruger AC-556 vs Glock Cost Comparison Glock 9mm Carbine (modern) A rifle-format extension of Glocks service-pistol philosophy. Chambered in 919mm and fed from Glock magazines the platform prioritises simplicity controllability and low operating cost. With minimal recoil and inexpensive ammunition it reflects modern civilian and law-enforcement doctrine that values ease of training sustained use and economical volume over range or penetration. Ruger AC-556 (1979) An American select-fire rifle developed during the Cold War as a compact automatic weapon option for military and"
YouTube Link 2026-01-21T00:01Z 35.7K followers, 20K engagements
"450 Bushmaster AR [--] vs Daewoo K2 Cost Per Shot SHOCKER πΈπ₯ Daewoo K2 (1984) South Koreas battle-proven 5.5645mm service rifle. Combining an AK-style long-stroke piston with AR-inspired ergonomics the K2 delivers excellent reliability smooth recoil and solid accuracy in all weather conditions. Lightweight durable and trusted across the Korean peninsula it remains one of the most underrated military rifles of the modern era. AR-15 (.450 Bushmaster) Americas big-bore bruiser. Firing massive straight-walled .450 cartridges designed for close-range stopping power this AR variant turns the"
YouTube Link 2025-12-10T14:01Z 16K followers, 58.8K engagements
"T [--] vs PV [----] Cost Per Shot Showdown π₯π° In this video we compare two of the most iconic Cold War weapons one built to dominate the battlefield the other designed to destroy it. T-55 Main Battle Tank (1958) The Soviet Unions armoured workhorse. Fast rugged and mass-produced it became the backbone of Warsaw Pact forces for decades. PV-1110 Recoilless Gun (1959) Swedens lightweight tank killer. Simple portable and deadly engineered for one purpose: stopping Soviet Armour. From massive steel beasts to mobile anti-tank firepower this is the cost-per-shot comparison between Soviet Armour and"
YouTube Link 2025-10-15T12:43Z 35.4K followers, 69.4K engagements
"PTR-32 vs AK-103 Cost Per Shot"
YouTube Link 2026-02-03T10:00Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements
"Classic Bullpups Face Off π₯ AUG vs FAMAS Cost Per Shot FAMAS F1 (1978) Frances iconic bullpup assault rifle. Compact fast-handling and firing at an incredible [----] rounds per minute the FAMAS became famous for its high rate of fire and unique lever-delayed blowback system. Lightweight distinctive and unmistakably French it delivered rapid bursts in tight urban and close-quarters fighting. Steyr AUG A1 (1977) Austrias futuristic modular bullpup. Built with polymer construction an integrated optic and quick-change barrels the AUG delivered precision reliability and adaptability long before"
YouTube Link 2025-11-14T15:54Z 35.4K followers, 2.6M engagements
"USA Springfield M1A vs USA AR-10 Cost Comparison Springfield M1A (1974) A civilian continuation of Cold War battle-rifle doctrine derived from the U.S. militarys M14 platform. Built around traditional steel construction and a fixed operating system the M1A prioritises durability stability and deliberate precision with a full-power .308 cartridge. Heavy and largely non-modular it reflects an American doctrine that assumed disciplined low-volume fire and strong shooter fundamentals rather than adaptability or rapid reconfiguration. AR-10 (Modern Production) A modern large-frame AR platform"
YouTube Link 2026-01-26T22:00Z 35.7K followers, 29.3K engagements
"4 Bore Pistol vs Colt Walker Cost Per Shot [--] Bore Pistol (c. earlymid 1800s bespoke production) An extreme large-calibre handgun developed at the outer limits of 19th-century firearm design. Typically single-shot and muzzle-loaded firing an enormous lead projectile the 4-bore pistol prioritised maximum per-shot mass and stopping effect at extremely close range. Built for emergency use rather than repetition it reflects a Victorian-era doctrine that accepted extreme recoil weight and cost in exchange for overwhelming power in a single trigger pull. Colt Walker (1847) An oversized black-powder"
YouTube Link 2026-02-01T22:00Z 35.7K followers, [----] engagements
"USA M1 Garand vs USA M1941 Cost Comparison M1 Garand (1936) Americas standard infantry rifle of the Second World War and the first semi-automatic service rifle widely issued by a major military. Chambered in .30-06 Springfield and fed by an 8-round en-bloc clip the Garand prioritised durability consistency and ease of mass production. Designed to function reliably in mud sand and cold with minimal maintenance it reflects U.S. doctrine that valued standardisation logistics and dependable performance across millions of soldiers. M1941 Johnson Rifle (1941) An American semi-automatic rifle"
YouTube Link 2026-01-17T21:00Z 35.7K followers, 456.9K engagements
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