G41(W) Rifle Shooting: WWII German Semi-Auto
by
Alex C.
Published: June 7th, 2016
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The Walther Gewehr 41 is a mechanically interesting rifle that was adopted by the German military during WWII. Over 100,000 were made, and it uses an interesting operating method known as the “bang” system that traps gas after the muzzle and uses it to self load. This system is known for being unreliable and sensitive to fouling (especially with corrosive ammo) but how does it shoot?
Alex is a Senior Writer for The Firearm Blog and Director of TFBTV.
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So quick question: Would you take a G43 over this? Because I want to know if the statement in the video included that rifle.
It's unusual when seasoned gunner such as Alex complains about recoil. I subscribe it the fact that there is no gas flow (amount) adjustment and therefore system is overpowered to cover for contingencies. Let's not forget that gas is pushing first of front annular face of cap before it inverts pressure to back. That way actually "helps" to reduce recoil, as much as in might sound as irony. Also at that location the gas pressure is at its lowest point thru the length of barrel.
For comparison you may want took at AK 47 with its 14mm non-adjustable gas piston while 12mm would be more than enough. That's what redundancy is about.