http://www.patreon.com/ForgottenWeapons
You have probably heard of “ballistic” nylon, but everyone knows that soft armor is made of Kevlar, right? Well, it is today (and other similar fibers). But a few decades back, before Kevlar had been invented, Smith & Wesson was selling soft body armor made using layers of nylon – “ballistic” nylon.
Thanks to Movie Gun Services, I had a chance to take a look at a vintage set of S&W body armor, complete with steel plates (rated for .38 S&W in the soft panels and .30 Carbine on the plates). For good measure, I also pulled out some revolver-launched tear gas grenades from the same period. Enjoy!
At Forgotten Weapons I think the most interesting guns out there are the most obscure ones. I try to search out experimental and prototype weapons and show you how they work, in addition to more conventional guns that you may not have heard of before. You’re much more likely to find a video on the Cei Rigotti or Webley-Fosbery here than an AR or Glock. So, do you want to learn about something new today? Then stick around!
Items you may have missed...
The P53 Enfield Rifle Musket: Skirmishing as a 78th Highlander in Light Order
Almost Adopted: The H&K XM-8 Family
Filming with Forgotten Weapons
Expert Level History: The Freund Sharps
Remington’s Revolving Rifle: Not Expensive, but not Successful
Weirdly Late “Buck-N-Ball” – Standard Arms 50 Caliber “Camp” Gun