The Firearms Blog by Luke C. November 12, 2019
Today we’re going to examine two iconic firearms from two wildly different worlds. The FP-45 Liberator, the American made single shot insurgency pistol, was a symbol resistance to an occupying force. The Hi-Point Yeet Cannon, a modern-day semi-automatic handgun that received its name in an unholy union of internet meme culture and inexpensive firearm design. These two guns may seem very different, and indeed they are, but today we’re going to examine the idea that both the Liberator and the Yeet Cannon share largely the same purpose.
The FP-45 Liberator
Life is uncertain. Throughout the day humankind is beset by a constant stream of external deadly threats. Fortunately, over the eons, we’ve developed strategies and tools to aid in our survival from such threats. One of the most tumultuous times in human history, the World War Two, brought man against man in a desperate struggle for ultimate victory. For many in the European theatre, one of the base survival weapons – the firearm – was virtually non-existent for the common citizen.
The original FP-45 Liberator was manufactured by the Guide Lamp Division of General Motors. Designed by George Hyde in May of 1942, the purpose of the “Flare Projector 45″ was to arm the populace of Axis occupied territories. The gun was deceptively named in order to disguise the mass production of the firearm. In addition, the weapon was never intended for frontline combat. In the course of 11 weeks, 300 workers at the General Motors Guide Lamp division produced 1 million Liberator Pistols.
FP-45 Use and Effectiveness
Each FP-45 shipped in a box with 5 extra rounds of .45 ACP ammunition that could be stored in the pistol grip for faster reloading. Reloading was a chore, however, as the single-shot pistol had to manually be cycled by hand by use of a wooden dowel to extract the spent casing. The 1942 cost of a Liberator pistol topped out at just $2.10 per unit. This would be the modern-day equivalent of nearly $40 when adjusted for inflation.
Enter the Yeet Cannon
Modern problems require modern solutions. We’re fortunate enough in these modern times to not be occupied by hostile forces. On the whole, Violent crime has been on a steady decline
(As reported in 2017) over the past 20 years and continues to fall. However, this doesn’t mean you can let your guard down. Evil people still exist and bleak as it is, human conflict and crime are everpresent in our lives.
The Yeet Cannon is the latest iteration of Hi-Point Firearms C9 blowback pistol. While being an inexpensive $199 MSRP, the C9 YCG1 boasts a polymer frame, blowback operation, and a lifetime warranty. Meanwhile, adjustable sights, thumb safety, and last round hold open are just some of the upgrades to the Yeet Cannon. While not quite the $40 that you’d get from holding your $2.10 from 1942, you’re also getting a host of new and improved functions from the Yeet Cannon.
More:
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2019/11/12/yeet-cannon-modern-day-fp-45-liberator/
