A Tour of Chapuis Armes: Home of the MR-73 Revolver

[@AxeGaijin]

I propose we change the saying "As happy as a kid in a candy shop" to "As happy as Ian in a French gun factory"

[@derekbowbrick6233]

Oui. C'est vrai.

[@aborted4196]

C'est la vie

[@LUR1FAX]

@@derekbowbrick6233 Oui, baguette.

[@rodrigodepierola]

I second the motion

[@richieb7692]

Oooh La-La..

[@acomingextinction]

"This gentleman's job is, in fact, shooting all day." My high school guidance counsellor failed me again.

[@matthewn4896]

I wonder if it's like being a male porn star? You get the gig and it's like "YES. Best. Job. Ever." Then after a month you're like "Oh look...more beautiful revolvers to shoot...yay..."

[@ladam836]

@@matthewn4896 oh... Another hole to fill.. Give me a break.

[@anthonybarker9123]

@@matthewn4896 Yes, pretty much exactly. I've talked to the quality guys where I work (Lake City), and they can confirm that mindset exactly.

[@paulshayter1113]

@@anthonybarker9123, Wait you work at Lake City? Where do I place my order? 😉

[@anthonybarker9123]

@@paulshayter1113 Well, we sell through Winchester distributers... But, do DO take job applications ;)

[@DSlyde]

Wow, props to the company for being so open and welcoming. That says something about their confidence in their product too.

[@GustavoRubioGSR]

I was about to say the same thing. Even the attitude of the director shows that: humble confidence.

[@AxLWake]

Gun writers and journalists have always been invited to guns and ammo factories. It is nothing new. And Ian is certainly a serious enough KZbin to be considered just like these gun writers.

[@GermanEngineer84]

@@AxLWake I'd like to mention that the French defense ministry gave him access to rare guns and prototypes before. I'd say within the French gun community, he is probably really well known.

[@AxLWake]

@@GermanEngineer84 He does have a good reputation, for sure. And well deserved. But again, it's not extraordinary. My father was a writer for a well know Belgian gun magazine. He also has been invited to several factories, hunting trips, etc by big companies.

[@cortomaltese9401]

Yes gun jesus is also whorshiped in france lol, i mean Ian is passionnate about the subject an FW is really appreciated in france for its content. Scholars willing to research history are encouraged by the governement to publish and have easier access to primary source in the gouvernement custody. No need to be a french citizen, you only need to request and prove the seriousness of your research. It's no surprise that Ian got access to the interior ministry treasure trove. As for chapuis... when gun jesus look at your guns, and he see that they were good, you just smile and thanks the gun lord.

[@gerry343]

It must say something about the prestige of Forgotten Weapons that Chapuis Armes are so willing to welcome Ian to their factory and allow him to film their operation.

[@shadow7037932]

I mean Ian DID write an entire book about French firearms and brought that history to a wider audience.

[@JohnHughesChampigny]

@@shadow7037932 Yeah, but the slacker restricted himself to rifles. He still hasn't written the books on revolvers, pistols, and machineguns...

[@klasandersson7522]

Can you think of better and cheaper marketing for the U.S. market? 😉

[@Tunkkis]

@Great White Machine guns in the legal sense, or actual machine guns.

[@bensears7499]

@@klasandersson7522 truthfully, I am excited about some of these guns. I really have been ignorant.

[@MyILoveMinecraft]

The most important thing people miss : Ian didn't just choose to go there He was invited. Following this channel for a long time I got to say congratulations Ian. Truly moving up in the world

[@Sephiroth391]

To me most mind blowing was fact that he was invited by french ministry of internal to showcase old short FAMAS' prototypes. Let's all raise glass to Gun Jesus, may he live a long life and show many other guns!

[@MyILoveMinecraft]

@@Sephiroth391 the look at the G11 also truly felt special

[@Retr0Whiskey]

@@Sephiroth391 People often forget he is a researcher with ARES. That probably opens quite a few doors for him, internationally.

[@AlexN2022]

Ian is a bigger *brand* than Chapuis Armes, that's for sure.

[@anonimus370]

Super happy for him. He is probably the best gun/weapon oriented KZbinr (and I'm not throwing shade on the others, he's just that good). He absolutely deserves it and hopefully now, with his increased recognition he'd be able to get access to even more weird, obscure and rare firearms for us to see and learn and enjoy.

[@davidjernigan8161]

Glad they invited you to show off their manufacturing. The place is almost like a custom shop, except on a larger scale.

[@bradleycallahan6169]

I totally agree. You said everything I wanted to say.

[@krissteel4074]

A lot of manufacturing is starting to look a bit like this as being closer to an engineering workplace instead of a shed full of dirty tools, sweaty old blokes whacking on bits of metal Basically, anything with precision involves is lot of big computer controlled somethings in it. Great mini documentary Ian

[@AsbestosMuffins]

"Honey what did you do all day?" "Just shooting revolvers."

[@richieb7692]

I bet that lad has one hell of a handshake.

[@richardj.kimblee363]

french or american minimum ?

[@jameshealy4594]

@@jakegrube9477 Depends where I lived, Georgia and Wyoming no thanks, I'd rather not starve while working a full time job.

[@brenthamby2155]

What a great job!!

[@Tallus_ap_Mordren]

Sounds great, except you’re shooting probably hundreds of of proof (greater than+P+) .357 rounds each day. Gotta be careful, otherwise carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, or other repetitive stress injury.

[@methylfluorophosphonate]

Incroyable invitation du directeur général ! Have a great day 🇫🇷

[@justsceptic3085]

bonne promo pour les states

[@pierrechaussende3761]

Ça fait plaisir de voir cette vidéo. Au moins, on sort du cliché ''Baguette & Camembert'', et la combinaison HiTech / Artisanat, je trouve ça vraiment bon.

[@methylfluorophosphonate]

@@pierrechaussende3761 Bien-sur ! Toujours, spécialement que c’était attendu, Ian étant grand fan de la culture et de l’armement français ! Donc voir que quelqu’un M Chappuis le reconnaître c’est super, j’espère qu’il aura d’autre occasion du genre, malheureusement limité dû à l’abandon de la majorité de nos manufactures d’armes.

[@thierrythejovial8721]

@@methylfluorophosphonate Une visite à des "personnages" comme Henri Canaple ou Gilles Payen aurait été croustillant

[@dbmail545]

This makes me want one. I'm impressed that anything can be mass produced to such a level of quality. Not bluing the cylinders until after the guns are proofed is pretty classy.

[@rocketsocks]

They are very not cheap. You can buy two WWSD2020 rifles for the price of one.

[@dbmail545]

@@rocketsocks indeed! The 5.25" is the only one listed as available for $3300.

[@adeptusmechanicus1029]

@@rocketsocks oh jesus.

[@DrCrispycross]

But they were designed to be issued to guys who fired something like 150 rounds a day in training, every day, so you coukd use it as much as you want and still hand it down to your children. And your grandkids too, probably.

[@dekir7663]

Does anyone how gun factories clean all those guns after being test fired ? Is there a machine that does that ?

[@ekscalybur]

I imagine the plane ticket to France was purchased before the sentence inviting Ian there was finished being said.

[@user-ii5im7zm2t]

I expect he probably has some sort of standing airline reservation to France rigged to a heart monitor - as long as he still draws breath, a ticket is automatically purchased unless he reaches out to cancel it.

[@paulkelly2882]

That’s a great episode, the owner speaking about the company, fantastic

[@dscrappygolani7981]

What he says ☝️

[@markfergerson2145]

Clearly he takes fully earned pride in his products and the family's company history.

[@AirplaneDoctor_]

He’s not the owner, Beretta is, his family used to own the company, now he is just the manager.

[@dscrappygolani7981]

@@AirplaneDoctor_ you must be the life of every party you don't get invited to! Rock on, pilot!

[@JMARLOWE1972]

I have a Chapuis double rifle. 30-‘06. It’s deadly accurate. And a work of art.

[@tarmaque]

Lucky!

[@BROTRRer]

@@chickenfishhybrid44 Everything

[@Arkeo36]

The owner seems like a really nice, even sweet, guy. I bet everyone at the company is happy to work there.

[@petras8385]

LOL, that was my first thought as well "what a sweet man". Seems humble and genuine

[@nickkennedy9034]

I looked at some of the labor laws in France and they have a 35 hour work week and anything over that is considered overtime. Nightwork cannot exceed 8 hours (about 40 hours a week). They are also entitled to 5 vacation weeks ontop of holidays, bank holidays, sick days, maternal and paternal leave, and weekends. From that alone they have a very comfortable work culture and I'd imagine a company like this treats their workers nice given the level of skill involved.

[@oldls7t_211]

@@nickkennedy9034 welcome to europe

[@davek7706]

@@nickkennedy9034 Sounds like commie gobbledygook to me!

[@Archangelm127]

@@nickkennedy9034 It's not a guarantee of a positive work culture, though. I mean... Ubisoft. To take one example.

[@Ian-zb3rp]

That machine and workshop is so much cleaner than where I work, our multi pallet cnc was retired this year :(

[@MerrimanDevonshire]

Tools may change, but the signs of a quality shop does not - like a skilled work force that take pride and care in their work.

[@murphy7801]

Currently in France ATM in glass blowing area, exactly same mentality but for different industry. Seems attitude here is if going to do it. Do it right.

[@dirtfarmer7472]

In the USA for a lot of people the 2 most important things are payday and quitting time

[@recoveringnewyorker2243]

@@dirtfarmer7472 I know all too well. I wrote a book series on that subject!

[@arno222444]

Funny when you see that we are known for our food but few people realize that enginnering and manufacturing are a serious matter in France, I mean really…

[@MrDiagorasofmelos]

Dear Ian, As a French Bloke I can't hide how much you please both my national pride and gun enthusiasm with this video. Thanks a lot for all your work for the gun community around the world. You do a great job and you have taught me a lot. Thanks again. You rock!

[@SNOUPS4]

As a Frenchie myself too, I can only agree!

[@midom9143]

je plussoie

[@frenchtoad1308]

j'acquiesce

[@cardinal-ducderichelieu1362]

Montjoie ! Saint-Denis !

[@John.VanSwearingen]

12:26 glad to know I can go to a French firearms factory and I still wouldn’t be able to escape hearing Olivia Rodrigo on a radio

[@MalleusSemperVictor]

Is this heaven or is this hell?

[@fritzdaddy-135mmgetstagger4]

@@MalleusSemperVictor its france so automatically hell

[@katana1430]

In Heaven: The cooks are French, The policemen are English, The mechanics are German, The lovers are Italian, The bankers are Swiss. In Hell: The cooks are English, The policemen are German, The mechanics are French, The lovers are Swiss, The bankers are Italian.

[@murphy7801]

Is that why UK has no car manufacturering or brands anymore yet France still has 3 successful car manufacturers?

[@katana1430]

@@murphy7801 What, you don't like Vauxhall, Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin, Bentley, Rolls Royce, or all the others I can't think of?

[@christopherharmon2433]

Loved the drooling grin on Ian's face when the Chapuis director said that they were going to take a tour of the factory.

[@RonOhio]

Very nice to see them made, and very courteous of them to be so open about the processes. CNCs are great tools, but in the end it comes down to how much the people running them care about what they are doing. You can see where the MR73 reputation comes from.

[@LarsLarsen77]

As automated as CNC machines are, they aren't 3d printers. You can't just give it a 3d model and expect it to spit out a part. It still requires a very skilled human being to determine the tool paths it should use.

[@DrCrispycross]

Even a 3d printer requires a very skilled human being to design the process so that the end product comes out as intended. Well, it does as long as you’re ‘printing’ parts in high-end steels, titanium and superalloys. Plastic prototype parts, not so much.

[@dirtfarmer7472]

Yes the operators press cycle start & the programmer makes the part. It takes a pretty sharp operator to set things up, then a well trained monkey can do it. I did not like to run one of those machines, boring!!!

[@RonOhio]

​@@dirtfarmer7472 More and more automated systems are doing the actual programming. Create a Solidworks, Pro E, or Inventor solid model, put it into the CAM software and tell it what machine you want to run it on and the software makes all the decisions about tool selection, speeds, feeds, and tool path. It can identify features like holes, threads, etc and apply the right tool. Of course you may have spent a year or more developing that automated process.

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

There is this guy here on YT Hambini who makes bottom brackets for bicycles in his spare time, in his day job he is an aeronautical engineer. He machines them by hand on a lathe because according to him CNCs are stupid and not precise enough because they do not account for tool wear and spring back which is inherent to all materials.

[@Kroyer102]

I enjoy Ian's normal videos but I enjoy these kind of "specials" even more.

[@Zorglub1966]

14:53 a big label on the wall "Before use with a rifled barrel weapon make sure the bullet trap flap is OPEN"

[@jameshealy4594]

I wonder if the same person who blasted the holes through it made the sign?

[@LadyAnuB]

Problem easily solved with a switch contact interrupting a light circuit. Red light on says open up the flap before firing a rifle. In my case, it would be a light with a panel blocking the opening. Both on switches so that you need both opened before proofing a rifle.

[@robinsage1964]

Very cool seeing the best .357 ever made being built.

[@Tadicuslegion78]

Ian: *walks in and the song Pure Imagination kicks on*

[@Liam-vu6uv]

"Let's begin, with a spin" (Spins revolver cylinder)

[@lorenzosavioli9023]

Thanks for a super video. I could not resist the temptation and have bought a 4 inch MR 73. I can not wait for the range to open again here in Switzerland in early spring to try it. For now, the trigger is unbelievable 😳! ......nothing less than one if the very best SIG 210-5 and 210-6 from my extensive collection. Thanks!

[@harryfaber]

If you were to go from there to Chatellerault, you would pretty much pass my house at Azay-le-Ferron. No guns here, but a kettle, tea and milk.

[@kfeltenberger]

That guy doing the test firing and sighting in has probably fired more .357 Magnum than many have fired all calibers put together. What. A. Job!

[@johnhughes1140]

Great factory tour! When a gun is drsigned from the beginning to be match accurate for a minimum of 100,000 round you know you're going to have it for at least a lifetime

[@michamichaowski8375]

@@chickenfishhybrid44 you can not compare an MR73 to a s&w or ruger revolver. This is like night and day in therms of quality and durability.

[@DC2022]

@@chickenfishhybrid44 considering this gun will still be used by your grand-grand-grand-grand-grand-grand-grand-grand-grand-grandchild in the wasteland and will still be in pristine condition, that's not that expensive.

[@DC2022]

@@chickenfishhybrid44 there is reasons if shooters would happily sell their other revolver and kidney to buy a MR73. First, while a S&W CAN last, MR73 WILL. And in better condition. Second, the quality of the craftmanship is nowhere close to comparison. Third, the MR73 will last and still be more accurate and pleasant to shoot than any S&W. S&W plus side: that's half the price and can be good.

[@wolflegion_]

That test firing guy’s first week must have been a lot of painful wrists coming home lol.

[@nobodynoone2500]

I'm sure the 1st month is hell, but you'll build up muscle doing anything.

[@marvindebot3264]

Especially doing proof loads all day.

[@Zorglub1966]

@@nobodynoone2500 does it affect the elbow and shoulder?

[@dbmail545]

@@marvindebot3264 I wonder what .357 mag proof loads are like? Six per gun, ten guns a day.

[@marvindebot3264]

@@dbmail545 Painful 😁 As someone said I'm sure you get used to it but it would be like doing the same with a .44 mag all day long.

[@Alexplainow]

Literally ultimate flex, they can show you excatly how the gun is made and you cannot copy their work. I also love the zeroing is done without further confirmation.

[@onpsxmember]

That won't be the final zero. It's just an overall function check and roughly setting the sights. They'll be zeroed and proved later before blueing the cylinders. 17:05

[@niccosaur7778]

Any really good smith could copy this revolver with only a reference gun to go from it's the mass production of firearms without original data that is hard to reproduce

[@roybatty1972]

The zero man is a machine. Sets your gun at 100 yards with 1 round.

[@roybatty1972]

@@chickenfishhybrid44 I think it's closer from 2k in France. The price hike may be a question of change, taxes and middle men. I lean for taxes.

[@roybatty1972]

@@chickenfishhybrid44 the MR73 price tag has also rised in France. It was more less 2k years ago, and it is now as we speak 2325€ for a 7" barrel. Now, regarding a MR88 wich is a python equivalent, it is around 1300€

[@shawnr771]

Thank you Ian. and a big THANK YOU to the company and the owner for allowing the tour. Something I will never see in person.

[@patrickseaman]

Three things I love: Factories, Craftmanship & Guns -- all in one video. Thanks, Ian!

[@Dubbin1]

So cool to see how my MR-73 was built. Thanks Ian this really made my day.

[@thierrythejovial8721]

Superbe reportage ! Merci Ian ! Et cocorico 🇫🇷

[@kevinlytle6215]

I know that the other firearms they make are not normally a subject for this channel but they were so welcoming and the story of this family and the path from the first products many decades ago, to a tour of their new long guns would be something we all would not mind seeing. We have little knowledge of European producers such as this interesting company. All the big brands sure but who knew anything before this is likely a small number.

[@davidnicholson6680]

Fantastic video. After reading so much about the legendary MR-73 it's fascinating to see how it's actually made. Ian is the perfect person to be doing the tour as well, it's a perfect storm! This company clearly produces firearms of impeccable quality. It's great to see such pride being taken in the production and testing of these works of art.

[@johndilday1846]

I GOTTA GET ME ONE OR TWO OF THOSE!!! Wow. I am practically drooling over my IPad. I have always liked the Korth and the MR-73 revolvers. That tour was awesome. Thanks, Chapuis, for inviting Ian so I could tag along.

[@johnnyguitar6697]

Well, the guns need to be able to group 5 shots in 0.8 inch from a bench rest at 25 meters, so yes, I'd say he needs to be a more than competent shooter.

[@tugboatyan]

Dear Monsieur Chapuis and your marketing department: Perfectly done! Super informative, super open with what some other companies would hide behind the veil of secrecy, and most of all, very enticing. I don't have a revolver in my collection yet, but this just gave me quite a push in that (your) direction!

[@tommyfred6180]

props to Chapuis Armes for letting us all see the works. thankyou.

[@rockbutcher]

Thank you very much for sharing that with us Ian. Clearly the people at Chapuis put a great amount of love and care into their work.

[@Ethnarches]

This was very cool, thank you Ian and Chapuis Armes for making this happen!

[@fookyu1621]

Match drilled the only process that can be done cheaper than and as accurate as hand fitting. This is awesome i have always been a gun guy and work as a machinist love seeing the overlap

[@SpydieFan]

Just purchased the 6'' MR73 from the Beretta Gallery in NYC, so excited to finally have one. Wanted one forever. This video certainly helped me over the decision to spend $4K on a revolver.

[@maddon001]

legend says theres an american tourist still standing outside the factory looking for a job as a test firer.

[@earlyriser8998]

one of the best tours i have seen, thanks to Chapuis Armes for their access

[@ARK842001]

I like how the tester also zeros the sights. There are a lot of companies that don't do that. Attention to detail is what separates good from great.

[@josephledux8598]

Most European gun manufacturers have been doing that as a matter of course for decades. I bought a bunch of HK and SIG semi handguns over the years and every single one I purchased came with a test target included. Like proofing, it's considered part of the quality control process. I haven't bought anything new like that in years, but I have to think most or all European manufacturers are still doing it. I can't recall ever buying a Ruger or S&W revolver that had a test target in the box. Though if memory serves the few original 1960s and 70s Colt Pythons I owned came with one. All of them were a fingertip-sized hole in the middle of the target.

[@mrp55net]

I noticed that he adjusted the sights rather quickly (two clicks and two clicks) and didn't reshoot. Like a boss.

[@dimambo1]

Dear Ian, I met you in the gas station near St Etienne last august, without asking you what you were doing there. Now I know!😉. I was really happy to meet you and proud that you show to the world a french craftsmanship beauty!Big fan forever👍. Guillaume J.

[@DereckLunar]

Chanceux!

[@dimambo1]

@@DereckLunar 😉

[@happyhaunter_5546]

HUGE thank you to Chapuis Armes for letting us have a look; speaks volumes to the confidence in your team and product!

[@valterslacis614]

Looks like Ian found the golden bullet!

[@Matt-xc6sp]

Watch out for the Bubba Loompas

[@rfswitch4530]

This is hands down the most interesting content I've seen on KZbin for months, if not longer. It's not really a "Forgotten Weapon", but I like to see changes in manufacturing in the context of times and the product being made. The boring and shaping of the extractor/cylinder in one operation makes total sense. Awesome content again, thank you Ian.

[@tarobaap420]

My favorite revolvers! I have one Mulhouse made 4 inch, two Chapuis made ones 3 inch factory engraved and 6 inch factory engraved.

[@JM-qb2kd]

As someone who programs/setups mills and lathes for a living, working in aerospace, I must admit my dream is to one day design and machine my very own firearms. But anyway, I digress. I always love and appreciate these video showing machine shops and the work they do, and how they do it. Good work Ian, never a let down 🤙👍

[@fringehead]

Beautiful gun, beautiful shop.

[@StrangerOman]

That was amazing. Kept me captivated for whole 20 minutes and 35 seconds. Factory tours are amazing content.

[@marckroll9544]

Nothing like craftsmanship.

[@bryy2053]

I love these manufacturing videos. Its so fascinating how processes have been mastered and perfected, and it reveals the work and craftsmanship involved that make guns so special and expensive sometimes. It brings appreciation to the whole thing.

[@josephledux8598]

Certainly not someone you'd want to walk up to and bitch-slap. Even if he didn't have a Manhurin revolver with him he's probably got grip strength like the mouth of an alligator. He could strangle you with one hand.

[@bryy2053]

@@josephledux8598 what are you taking about?

[@RA-ov5cw]

@@bryy2053 I think he was talking about the guy who did the proof shooting and sight in XD

[@bryy2053]

@@RA-ov5cw oooohhh now that makes a bit of sense.

[@chopperdeath]

Watching quality manufacturing is so satisfying.

[@tominva4121]

Best "How its Made" video that I have seen! Now I want to see a Colt and S&W video.

[@JohnHughesChampigny]

No, you don't.

[@Zorglub1966]

@@JohnHughesChampigny 🤣

[@roybatty1972]

It's not overpriced. You pay for what you have. wages, taxes, working hours are not the same as at Colt plant. Importer in the US and taxes may take the price many steps higher. Someone wants a python, he buys a python, it's as simple as that. For your information, an american revolver isn't far behind a MR73 in term of price tag in France...

[@jameshealy4594]

@Joe Blowe $12 USD is almost exactly $10 EUR for your information, and some US states have minimum wages as low as $5.15/hr (which is sickening btw). Nobody is questioning that they're expensive but saying overpriced implies the maker is trying for huge profit margins. I think one of the points Roy is making is that there's a lot more steps between leaving a factory in France and your local shop than a factory in Massachusetts. As an aside, apparently S&W are moving to Tennasee? Gee, I wonder if that has anything to do with the minimum wage there being $7.25 vs $13.50 in Massachusets? Anyway, value is subjective, clearly it's not worth it to you but that doesn't mean they're trying to rip you off either.

[@proxywebs]

Ian your best videos are the ones when you are absolutely giddy with excitement like this one. This is one piece of craftmanship that on my wish list as well!

[@minuteman4199]

At 16:40 it looks like he test fired the gun, checked his target, adjusted the sites then he was done, without even confirming his adjustment. I'm guessing he's done this a few times before.

[@immikeurnot]

No doubt the target has adjustments labeled on it. Fire, check, adjust, zeroed. You can get firearm-specific zeroing targets yourself, like the 25m zeroing target for the M4 Carbine. It tells you exactly what adjustments to make to the sights to move your group to a proper zero.

[@tarmaque]

@@ChristopherHallett Not "dozens" of times every day. Remember Ian himself said they average 10 revolvers completed a day. (I bet all the change in my pocket he researched that before saying it.) So this guy literally shoots about 10 pistols a day. I have no idea how many rifles a day they produce, but the numbers can't be too much different. That's not that much.

[@tarmaque]

@@ChristopherHallett I counted 10 total pistols in the scene where the most pistols can be seen. I don't see where you saw "more than 10" anywhere. Also, nobody said he couldn't do a batch of 50 a week all on one day, which would still negate the assertion that he shot "dozens of pistols _every day."_ I find it more likely he does six today, twelve tomorrow, none on Thursday, and so forth. Depending on how many of what style got finished on any given day.

[@scottstewart5784]

@@tarmaque 60 a week? He would only need to work once every two weeks to do 120 in a day, 15 per hour, 4 minutes per revolver. I bet he has other tasks on the non-shooting days.

[@tarmaque]

@@scottstewart5784 Clearly he also does their rifles, which I'm sure take longer. However I'm relatively sure he also has other duties. What they are I won't speculate. Maybe it's the same guy that does the dimensional testing?

[@jeffprice6421]

Awesome! So great that they took the time to talk to you. Really enjoyed this.

[@highlandoutsider]

Thank you to Chapuis Armes for letting us see this and to Ian as always, is was so awesome to watch 👍🥰

[@dominiquepiquemal]

Merci monsieur de me faire visiter la fabrique d’une arme de mon pays !! 🤣 . C’est très intéressant et j’ai eu le modèle 5’1/4.. bonne continuation à vous.

[@KhanSeb]

Thanks a lot for this video !

[@danaluke2945]

Wow, I really enjoyed this video so much! Seeing these master craftsmen making these amazing works of mechanical art was beautiful to watch. This is what draws me to fine guns.

[@jackcarter8230]

I’ve never seen or heard of this company before, but that’s damn Near the most beautiful revolver I’ve ever had the pleasure of setting my eyes on.

[@snowgorilla9789]

Thank you from Canada where I really hope to own one of those magnificent revolvers one day in the near future

[@sleepylion9511]

This is truly the rolls royce of guns.

[@reginaldsafety6090]

They treat those guns like a fine wine. Maybe even better. Beautiful!

[@gelatinousturncoat]

Big thanks to Chapuis for this. Seeing modern manufacturing is always fascinating especially when it is producing such high levels of quality.

[@Sman7290]

I appreciate them allowing you to go through their factory and also for letting us tag along.

[@GhostyToasty27]

In this week's adventure, Ian meets the Hatori Hanzo of France...

[@Erik-qx6km]

I'd love one of those. They're pricey, but so beautiful. Great job, as always, Ian! I enjoy your delivery and in depth knowledge.

[@williamdixon8283]

That look of glee when Msr. Chapuis spoke of the manufacturing floor! That exuberance is why I enjoy this channel.

[@joeblowfromidaho3642]

Unbelievably refreshing to see craftsmen who take pride in their work and what they produce. I want one!!!

[@BWSTX]

Loving this. As someone who did this type of work in their past. It's absolutely wonderful to see it being shown for what it is. Highly skilled artwork.

[@somedayzo6]

Ian, as always a fantastic video filled with valuable interesting information. I have the MR73 Gendarmerie 4” barrel on order. Waiting………..patiently? Well I am waiting!

[@asdalmeida]

This was a fantastic experience. It would be really nice to see other factory tours!

[@LYLEWOLD]

That was awesome! "Twist my arm", Ha Ha Ha, we'd all love to go on that tour, but especially Monsieur Ian. I'm impressed that they can get 3000 a year out when they test and sight each one. And then still have to clean it up and blue the cylinder.

[@herknorth8691]

As someone who runs CNC machines every day, I think it's pretty cool how they've fused the latest technology with the most basic hand fitting.

[@boondogglet132]

I used to work in a machine shop. It's funny how I am watching this on KZbin almost 15 years later and can still smell the cooling lubricant.

[@Quality_Guru]

Nice to see old school manufacturing techniques applied to a very small scale production. Not everyone has the volume to invest in statistical process control and full automation that performs inspection steps during the process. These pistols are more Art than Science. A true collector item.

[@REXOB9]

Thanks Ian, it is always great to see how a firearm is made. And props to Chapuis for letting you film this.

[@bldlightpainting]

Modern CNC machines and other high-tech tools can definitely help produce high-quality firearms with repeatable results, but in the end, it's always the individual gunsmith fine-tuning each part that makes the world of difference. Even in my high-quality 1911 pistols there is improvements to be made, so I strip each one completely down to their individual parts and hand polish and fit them to my specifications.

[@noneed4me2n7]

So would like one of their revolvers. Thanks for sharing Ian.

[@jimvandemoter6961]

Ian, do you have any idea how much we mere mortals envy you? I realize there's so much more work to your videos than we see, but you must have just about the coolest job ever.

[@chipsterb4946]

This is the most delightful torture. I wanted one of these revolvers before watching the manufacturing process with Ian’s enthusiastic (to say the least) narration. Now I *NEED* one! 🤩 Many thanks to M. Chapuis for opening his factory to Ian, and subsequently to us!

[@samuelalonso8334]

2:55 Time takes its toll on all of us, but it's always uplifting to see that you're still a kid in spirit Ian! :P

[@charles_wipman]

Great tour; when we were kids many if not most of the schools of the area were sent to a tour in the near by arms factory, to see the tanks assembly line, the artillery line, the CETMEs line and the ammunition line. You were allowed to stand and step over the tanks but... sadly... you wasn't allowed to ste.. i mean... "get souvenir ammo" back home, handle the rifles or enter into the tanks, but you was allowed to play with the artillery pieces. They don't do school tours since more than 20 years ago sadly; you may not want to study CNC to be a mechanic, but to make weapons...??.

[@Knasen3]

Hopefully you'll get the MR32 Match in the US too. Those are truly amazing to shoot!

[@alphaXYZ433]

Très surpris de voir ce reportage sur Chapuis armes et les MR73 ! Merci pour l'intérêt que vous avez porté à ce fabricant d'armes français !! Very surprised to see this report on Chapuis armes and the MR73 ! Thank you for your interest in this French arms manufacturer !

[@d.unterreiner161]

Me crying because I am poor and these revolvers are beautiful.

[@17hmr243]

@@ca9968 little miss leading u can own guns

[@17hmr243]

if ur crying over this 357 Mag Make: Korth Model: Ranger is 5000$ in oz

[@d.unterreiner161]

@@ca9968 I do really feel sorry for you. At least here in the States I can own the cheep stuff.

[@d.unterreiner161]

@@ca9968 Ah that makes it hurt even more. I pray you will one day get to experience the joy and freedom of firearms collecting once again.

[@17hmr243]

@@ca9968 costed me $1000 b4 buying my 1st pistol, and 13mths of jumping through gov and club hoops. it can be done. then every thing in oz is 2-3 times cost of usa my mrk4 .22lr is $1200.

[@jonathan_60503]

Wonderful behind the scenes look at a top quality gun manufacturing process!

[@samuelchurchill6458]

Ian, I’ve grown up in a time where people don’t bat an eyelid at the thought of CNC manufacturing. I would really appreciate a long form video of how firearms manufacturing evolved through the years. Do you have any suggestions or a video already?

[@akabillygreen]

One of our best! To get a look inside-very very interesting Thanks

[@GartenhausLP]

The Revolver aside the Chapuis hunting rifles and shotguns are excellent. If one of you guys ever gets the chance to try one out DO IT!. Don't blame me if you fall in love though.

[@DT10L]

The revolvers had an additional test in Mulhouse: all revolvers had to make a 6 shot 19mm (3/4 inch) outside diameter 50 meter group. The 10 3/4 inch Silhouettes would do 1.5 inch with handloads at 150 meters. There are two separate leaf springs that are user adjustable. One is for the hammer and the other for the trigger. The single action only Match and Silhouette can have 1 pound triggers. The double action can be adjusted to less than 4 pounds with reliable ignition. The barrels were cold hammer forged to .358 lands and .356 groves. I still have a convertible Sport with a 9mm cylinder. I would load .356 9mm 147 gr bullets in a 357 case. I shot many IPSC matches with it and broke some steel plates with this loading.

[@covefarmdude]

I miss case hardened guts in Smiths... The MR73 seems to be the last of the true carefully and lovingly manufactured production revolvers. When the French set their mind to something... Boy they don't disappoint!

[@kurtovesen2975]

wow just loved this video. more of this kind please .

[@VaterOrlaag]

Ian's face lighting up when the tour is about to begin is just precious. Like a kid under a christmas tree.

[@devereuxbirdzell]

Man, I would absolutely LOVE the job of test firing. You'd think it might get boring but to be able to shoot such exquisite revolvers would be amazing.