After touring the Fabryka Broni factory in Radom and filming the history of the MSBS “Grot” development, I had the chance to try out the rifle in several different configurations. We didn’t have time to film a full-length video, but I did get some footage of running the standard MSBS both left- and right-hand ejecting, the bullpup configuration, and the larger 7.62x51mm version. Enjoy!
Slow motion
Sheet Metal and Wood: The Polish Sudayev PPS 43/52
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Prototype
MSBS Grot: The Complete History of Poland’s New Army Rifle
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Select-fire Rifles
A Tantalean Ordeal
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agree. the standard config looked much more controllable
Ian’s right shoulder acting as a cartridge deflector towards the end!
What was the other weapon heard firing at about 1:35 and 2:00 minutes?
Bullpup conversion set https://youtu.be/qsSgEQpCy00?t=2103
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