komodoj Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 What is the proper way to really fire a sten. By holding the barrel sleeve, dust cover or mag well?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Make like the Prime Minister in the photo below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunhistorian Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 If I am not mistaken -- and I probably am -- I think the proper way to fire a STEN is holding on to the barrel shroud as in the Churchill photo. I think the Mk III STEMs had a piece of metal welded or riveted to the right side of the receiver, in front of the ejection port, to prevent one from accidentally sticking one's fingers in the port while firing. This suggest that wrapping your hand around the barrel shroud or front of the receiver close to the port is the accepted (or maybe "taught") way. Or, as my old Drill Instructor used to say: There is the right way, the wrong way, and MY way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndArmored Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 If I am not mistaken -- and I probably am -- I think the proper way to fire a STEN is holding on to the barrel shroud as in the Churchill photo. I think the Mk III STEMs had a piece of metal welded or riveted to the right side of the receiver, in front of the ejection port, to prevent one from accidentally sticking one's fingers in the port while firing. This suggest that wrapping your hand around the barrel shroud or front of the receiver close to the port is the accepted (or maybe "taught") way. Or, as my old Drill Instructor used to say: There is the right way, the wrong way, and MY way!The weapon is referred to in the official nomenclature as a machine carbine, and for a reason. Shoot it like you would any other carbine. Indeed the MkIII does have a "fence" forward of the ejection port to prevent the supporting hand from slipping back over it. http://s810.photobucket.com/user/trickyrick_01/media/100_5374_edited.jpg.html True, you can find photos of men holding it by the mag well, but those seem to be blokes in CQC where rapid engagement in an unknown direction is more likely than aimed fire ("shooting from the hip"). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sten#mediaviewer/File:British_paratroopers_in_Oosterbeek.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
komodoj Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I guess I should of said the MKII version. Ty for all feedback though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timkel Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I recommend the book "Combat Firing Techniques" for tips on proper handling of many auto weapons.A sling is also recommended for a more stable platform.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/timkel24102410/stuff/Sten4_zps889e8c71.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
komodoj Posted January 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Timkel fyi your man cave looks bad ass!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3bobby Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 The reasons are 2 fold, in addition to above the for arm supports the magazine and thus the magazine well. The Mk2 rotating mag well was a weak point of the design. Holding the gun by the mag well would accelerate ware on the parts and the magazine would not be presented at the correct angle thus causing feed problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
komodoj Posted January 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 So do you think holding on to the dust cover is the best option or barrel shroud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Yes to the barrel jacket, and if you mean the trigger housing, also yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
komodoj Posted January 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Ty guys for all the feedback!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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