This week's weapon represents H&K's attempt to capitalise on NATO standardisation in the 1980s. Watch Jonathan as he discusses all the added features that made this firearm longer and heavier than it's HK33 predecessor.

0:00 Intro
1:05 HK G41
1:50 Why this Weapon?
3:35 Firearm Details
9:40 Not So Silent Forward Assist
12:24 HK Family Reunion
13:00 Comparisons
14:17 Variants
15:53 Firearm History
17:47 Outro

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