Black Hawk Down M14

[@w_stew8912]

Shughart and Gordon had to have known they weren’t coming back from that downed chopper-yet they volunteered anyway. They willingly gave their life for their fellow serviceman. Absolute heroes of the highest order.

[@xxxlonewolf49]

Pure, fucking, badass, hero's...

[@sendit7922]

Oh they knew 100% they weren’t coming back. Absolutely heroic. True American heroes.

[@thesmallestminorityisthein4045]

They didnt want to die, but more than they didnt want to die they didnt want to leave their brothers behind to die.

[@jakepreston8929]

Gordon’s grave is in the town I live in, it got vandalized 2 years ago

[@jimmyluck3281]

@@jakepreston8929 This is shameful disrespect. The most infuriating thing I've read in a very long time.

[@klimson5558]

I’m not an American and I’ve never been in USA. I’m from Poland but your ideals and perception of honor are very close to my heart. Right now I’m building the Randy Shughart M14, as my tribute to his bravery. Just found and bought Aimpoint 5000 which will be installed on my M305 (chinese copy of the M14 rifle) with NM wallnut stock and M1907 sling. The only problem is the ARMS 18 scope mount, because it’s basically unavailable in Poland and Europe, but I hope I’ll finally get it anyway. Best of luck for all of you, and cheers from Poland.

[@tomlester5291]

As an American, it's always nice to see comments like yours from such a great friend as Poland. Your country has a great history with a tough, never-give-up attitude and there've been a lot of your countrymen that have helped build the United States, starting with Thaddeus Kosciuzko. I'm pleasantly surprised to see that you're able to to enjoy classic rifles like these in your country. I mistakenly thought Poland had most of the same restrictions as the rest of the EU. Best of luck to you!

[@joey_cola]

Cheers!

[@64usmarine]

Thank You Klimson 555!!! You will have a very nice and accurate rifle when your done with your build, but before you get use to that Aimpoint 5000 get use to your Iron Sights. Your peep sights don't need a battery and they are more dependable than an item that can fail you. Take Care & Be Safe.......

[@klimson5558]

@Craig Williams Thank you . I salute you Sir!

[@klimson5558]

@@tomlester5291 Thank you. We can have basically any type of hand gun, rifle or shotgun until it’s not full-auto. Of course if you have gun owner license. Polish government has to adapt to the ridiculous EU regulations, so probably we gonna have ban for hi capacity mags, and weapons that have been legally converted from full to semi auto. We’ll see. Best regards!

[@813Productions]

Shugart and Gordon are absolute legends and heroes. May they Rest In Peace.

[@813Productions]

@@iHipHopVEVO Correct

[@lucybright6116]

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[@davidpallin772]

@@lucybright6116 Any Fusion brands?

[@sartainja]

Amen.

[@Boirun25]

The Barra Barra playing with the shooting part was just perfect definitely one of my favorite Garand thumb intros

[@TheGamingPrivate]

Do you know the name of the song if you mind me askin??

[@Boirun25]

​@@TheGamingPrivate Barra Barra by Rachid Taha

[@TheGamingPrivate]

@@Boirun25Thank you!!

[@Fatties09]

"Where's the rescue squad?" "We're It."

[@maxcady645]

chilling innit

[@trepan4944]

2 Kings stood against a mob.

[@Dime-bz6hc]

No disrespect, but for an enlisted man there is no higher honor. They understood exactly what they were doing and they were honored for their service and sacrifice.

[@calebgriffin6154]

"Not this again... again..."

[@Itsdamnitjeremy]

Goosebumps

[@theproudpatriot3674]

"HEY, where's the rescue squad?" "We're it." True heroes.

[@spddracer]

No one gets left behind. Randy and Gary may be gone, but they are far from forgotten.

[@theproudpatriot3674]

@@spddracer indeed.

[@AJxxxxxxxx]

Too bad the Marines where pulled out of that area after establishing law and order in that shit hole, that’s what caused shit to get out of hand again and lead to that army battle, at the very least we should have kept the Marines in their until we could have trained up a local army and strong government

[@Benji-jj2bg]

@Facts and Truth you realize all those people were being oppressed and starved to death by a warlord? You think your being cool and edgy by attacking the American military but really your just sticking up for a tyrant who murdered thousands of his own people through starvation, r@pe, and murder

[@Benji-jj2bg]

@Facts and Truth blindly hating Americans doesnt make you cool bruh

[@traviscole1009]

The book "Black Hawk Down" is fantastic! Has some details about why he carried an M14. Basically boiled down to the better knock down power of the 7.62 over the 5.56.

[@Dathkami]

7.62 at center mass can literally send a man flying.

[@liamcosgrave5410]

@@DathkamiNo it can't.

[@Dathkami]

@@liamcosgrave5410 So you're just a CoD player, and don't know anything about guns or hang out with real army/marines sniper guys. So, A full high powered round can't knock a man off his feet? But, has enough recoil to bring the barrel up and knock a shooter with poor gun control off his? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5O9l6uimqiUbJY

[@Dathkami]

@@liamcosgrave5410 a .45 Cal Auto Pistol can and is known for its knockback/knockdown power, yet a 7.62 can't, really?

[@Autobotmatt428]

Paul Howe talked about that

[@lucion511]

In honor of Randy Shughart and Gary Gordon: Operation Gothic Serpent. 1993

[@vinsonw821]

True role models 🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@G0ZAR]

What real super heros look like..

[@Perry2186]

Gothic Serpent sounds so cool

[@mosh9074]

Without equal!

[@jordanfrancisco27]

👊👊👊

[@sauravrollins6779]

Girls cry at Titanic, Men cry at "BLACK HAWK DOWN"

[@camerongunn7906]

@Travers Kilroy Cooper Alvirez Yep. Totally drunk ugly cry.

[@ElmoUnk1953]

Preach Bro, Preach 🙏🏼

[@koori3085]

Then get up the next day and keep on going...

[@MrJeepmarine]

That movie always makes me very angry.

[@danofthepeople4787]

Act Of Valor got me too.

[@mrsecuroserv8292]

RIP randy shughart he was the one who held that weapon even after him and Gary Gordon died to save mike Durant a pilot who was in one of the black hawks that went down and many years later they both got the medal of honor for there courage. RESPECT

[@ValkyrieActual141]

"It's a rifleman's rifle, it's not the best but gosh dang it's ours." That really hit me actually. I grew up loving this rifle, and seeing how much time and love that went into this really made me happy to watch this and have some fond memories come back of this beautiful rifle. Well done dad.

[@_Matsimus_]

Respect to Those lost in that pointless conflict. An awful operation with awful loss.

[@kylea1407]

America is the light in the dark of this world.

[@ryankiesow1418]

You can thank Hillary Clinton.

[@aaronherring3867]

Idk what Hilary had to do with it... she was just the first lady at the time...zero power!

[@g496r500t]

It wasn’t pointless. But the Clintons certainly made sure it ended poorly.

[@brandanb9735]

@@g496r500t Indeed, but, let us not let the H.W. Bush off the hook. He sent troops there in the first place, albeit as a "humanitarian" mission. Then, as sure as night follows day mission creep set in.

[@anselkennedy7474]

I was trained on the M14 during basic training and used one during my Vietnam tour (Jan 66-67). Loved this rifle, super accurate and could reach out and "touch" someone at a very good distance. Yes, it was somewhat heavy, but when you needed fire power with that knock down hit, it was what you would want.

[@michaelsix9684]

I had a chance to buy one for 100 dollars in 83, I lived in rooming house with 6 guys, one was active duty Coast Guard, gunners mate --he was shipping out, and wanted to sell guns for cash, still kicking myself for not buying that rifle, be worth lots today

[@miketaylorID1]

Ansel. For deeply held and personal reasons, I say to you what I say to all your brothers in arms whenever the opportunity arises. “Welcome home trooper. Y’all did it right. We are proud of you all!”

[@gaylebordeaux7632]

Same me 66-67, 2 core, Pleiku My 14 was beautiful semi/ full auto. It went bark bark lots never jammed……Stay Armed!

[@michaelsix9684]

@C.I.A • Central Intelligence Agency I was going to grad school, I had a few firearms already, and I didn't want to lug around or store another one, looking back I wouldn't make that mistake now, I came to Houston in 1987, Woolworth's store downtown had M-1 carbines, M-1 rifles for sale both less than 300 dollars, I passed those up too, wouldn't make that mistake now -- they were beat up but could be restored

[@johnhardman825]

We had M14 in High School ROTC (No firing pins) in the early 70's. We each had one issued to us and we had to know our serial numbers. We drill with them and clean them weekly. I wish I have one now.

[@thetruthisoutthere1661]

It was 1992. I was 19 years old when my father presented me with a Springfield M1-A for my birthday and as a gift for my first professional career move. Fast forward 29 years later to 2021. Still have the same rifle. 12,000 rounds and stilllll shoots great Of course worn parts are replaced, wooden stock is abused but it looks fantastic.

[@aaaaaaaaaa697]

You have a legacy there sir.

[@xxIONBOMBxx]

Thats beautiful.

[@sartainja]

Cool gift and beloved father.

[@seijiroukikuoka5975]

I'm a year late, and I think you might have gotten around it by now, but your barrel only has 3000 rounds left.

[@shockwave6213]

​@@seijiroukikuoka5975 I think those manufacturer barrel life numbers are quite conservative all things considered. Especially since I believe those numbers are given to represent the groupings opening up to the next MOA up from factory test. That being said, I'd still get the barrel changed (or relined to keep it all original if possible and was sentimental) once those groups start opening up.

[@coyoteoaty4]

I come back to this intro more than any other, the production quality is so exceptional, the sound of that rotating bolt, songs choice is perfect, and the Gothic Serpent vibes are just sublime. An incredible tribute

[@SlavicRatnik]

What is the song?

[@seijiroukikuoka5975]

@@SlavicRatnik Bara Bara. Black Hawk Down OST.

[@juliosanchez5181]

“When I go home people'll ask me, "Hey Hoot, why do you do it man? What, you some kinda war junkie?" You know what I'll say? I won't say a goddamn word. Why? They won't understand. They won't understand why we do it. They won't understand that it's about the men next to you, and that's it. That's all it is.” - HOOT

[@tonk4184]

Love the quotes from this movie

[@unluckymonkey4382]

Ain't he like a shrink or something for the VA in California now?

[@Jazzmaster71]

Legend has it that he is still chewing to this day.

[@PTurbo86]

Hoot was a badass, but he is a fictional character in the story for the movie purposes. At least that's what I read.

[@juanmangasmochas1533]

I heard that Hoot was now a exotic orchids florist.

[@olmanzomby7718]

What a HUGE tribute and hommage to Gary Gordon and Randy Shugart! They'd be proud!! I've had my M1A for a couple of years and I'm still looking to build mine up so it becomes "my" perfect rifle. Thanks for the equipment listing for this awesome build.

[@Glockamole_]

Black Hawk Down will forever be one of the greatest films

[@AlaskanBallistics]

Book is better

[@johne5783]

The first submarine I was stationed on (about 1977) assigned me to our "repel boarders" team. I was assigned my own M14 (select fire). It is a fabulous rifle! I recently purchased a Springfield M1A (with walnut stock - looks pretty close to the one I had back then). Still an excellent rifle! I do miss the select fire option ...

[@brandonclay6572]

Submarines once!

[@Braindead154]

Flannel Daddy: Drops new video Rest of KZbin: Suddenly needs to take a dump

[@trooperodst6880]

His loadout is super dope! Old school 3 color and NVG Desert pattern.

[@trooperodst6880]

Not mention good old Protec style helmets

[@billyfreeman5803]

That's scary! Totally dropping a deuce right now! Lol

[@junkyardwillie8320]

I was just sitting on the edge of my bed browsing through KZbin, see this video got uploaded, clicked on it. Sat for a couple of minutes, and one of the best coincidences ever, I suddenly need to drop one

[@nckogle1]

Dumping currently.

[@JC907AK]

"Shughart and Gordon again request permission to secure until convoy arrives over."

[@ZippyDooDa435]

“Secure the crash site “

[@westtexan2263]

What heros are made of.

[@KillaAkuma]

I carried a m1a ebr with a mark 4 on it during my deployments in Iraq. Great gun only issue for me was it was heavy. But I knew without a doubt when rounds went down range whatever they hit wasn’t getting back up. I’ll take the heavy weight and power over anything else any day. Great video pays good respect to a great man who gave everything for his brothers. I spent time with one of the medics that worked on Durant after his release during some training I did. Great guy and very humble.

[@seanmccarty1176]

My cousin carried one in his first tour in Afghanistan in 03 to 04. He didn't make it home from his second tour in Iraq.

[@velocityrob]

I bought a used and refurbished Leo Mark 4 from a LGS. I figured it would have some good stories.

[@jordanleonard8198]

I’ll never forget watching the movie with my uncle when I was around 7-8 years old. He taught me everything I know about firearms and taught me gun safety before I even owned or saw one in real life due to him accidentally shooting himself in the hand with a 9mm. But being around him for long enough I got to hold an m16 when I was around 9. I somehow obtained the black hawk down book and have had it for at least 10 years now but I haven’t gotten around to reading it. But it was a very touching movie to watch as a young kid it was very eye opening on what war was like these days. Definitely still one of my favorite military movies of all time besides saving private Ryan.

[@robertnorth1462]

OUT-FREAKING-STANDING VIDEO!!! I'm a U.S. Marine Infantry vet, but I've decided to go against my training and experience with an AR based rifle for my PDW, instead opting for the M1A. To be more accurate, it's a Socom 16. I'm still developing an intimate knowledge with it, but I'd love to see how you run one!

[@takeahike2993]

“It’s all about the grind! Can’t be too fine, can’t be too coarse...”

[@wakyblarg]

Grimesey

[@BraddahBang]

Got a powdered?

[@luckilyluke3230]

Sharpe?

[@theders8590]

I think about this all the time.

[@Hines1971]

grimesey you are squared away!

[@seancallaway5204]

I love the M14. I went to The Citadel for 2 years back in the early '90s and that was our drill rifle of choice. We actually kept our rifles in our rooms! Granted, the barrels were plugged, but I can almost guarantee Cadets don't do that these days. I also carried one my first tour in Iraq a few times just because no one else wanted to hump it (the magazines weigh a TON).

[@blaisechalmers1464]

"Gordy's gone man. I'll be outside. Good Luck." - Randy Shughart to Michael Durant before his heroic last stand.

[@mehicanbls1526]

Good luck.

[@sajiretto]

Saw the movie. Read the book. "Gordy's gone man, I'll be outside" still hits me.

[@ChawnCrawley]

I was in basic when he died. Kind of a mind trip: if he was here to tell everyone about his gun, no one would care about his gun. What a legend.

[@408lurks]

I disagree. The gun and the man are two entirely different entities both of which deserve their own respect ( the man moreso of course ).

[@aaronnoffsinger5922]

I used one down range to great effect. A Mans rifle built for American rifleman. Mine was utilized in open country, dealing with longer ranges than an M4 or M16 was useful. Heavy, hard hitting, accurate, reliable and when it comes to your rifle as a DMR, it served me well. It did need attention but never repair. A rifleman cares for his rifle always. I will say the AR 10 was a better choice. On the other hand when in skilled hands, our enemy was detoured from pursuit when a skilled, cool headed marksman put it to work on them. I can effectively shoot an M1A at 700 yards, iron sight with a decent spotter in adverse conditions. It was definitely out classed by the AR10 when night fighting. Get one if you can!

[@sicknashty3837]

love how Garand Thumb slaps the weapons like they're a big ole ass cheek

[@loungemen662]

✋🏾✋🏾✋🏾🍑 😂😂😂

[@Mocha69A]

I love it going back to Vietnam and every TV show, movie its been in through 70s and beyond

[@TheMainMayn]

Whoever picked up Randy's sword after that battle, didn't realise how legendary of a sword they had picked up.

[@Somewheredownintexas]

No doubt

[@Whiskey5_]

Pretty sure the skinny’s got it

[@derekbrown6974]

It’s sitting in some corner of a shack in Somalia now

[@MrDevtun]

@@derekbrown6974 The skinnys were probably dismayed M-14s need constant TLC to keep running properly - unlike AKs.

[@ItsShane79]

It was probably taken by one of those damn skinnies, unworthy of Randy's sword.. -_-

[@trendnwin6545]

Much respect to all the brave soldiers who carried these! Great looking rifle and that rack sound!

[@mikemcdonald2755]

"I dont want no teenage queen. I just need my M14" lol

[@Changnoi12]

M14 made in China ?

[@megalosergamer4480]

kinda reminds me of Full metal Jacket

[@clongid17]

@@megalosergamer4480 same bro same

[@clongid17]

@@megalosergamer4480 i can hear Gunny singing that cadence

[@megalosergamer4480]

@@clongid17 Yeah me too Guess we vibin'

[@Mr.Nobody01211]

Holy shit. Never clicked so fast... Damn it Mike! Now I want to see the movie again! Maybe an idea for later: the CAR-15 carried by MSG Sanderson.

[@armabearo]

Probably going to watch the movie tonight, lost count of how many times I've seen it 😂

[@itsdox7433]

pretty sure Sanderson in the movie didn't exist. I think that character was based on Paul Howe

[@Mr.Nobody01211]

@@itsdox7433 True. Maybe the CAR-15 of Daniel Busch then

[@JeremyShibby]

@@mosh9074 that was actually Grimes not a Delta guy. I forget the real name but they changed it to Grimes in the movie.

[@itsdox7433]

@@mosh9074 pretty sure that was the typist

[@amariner5]

Gordon and Shurgart: HEROS. I love the M-14, qualified on it many times. Also, I maintained lockers with stacks of M-14s.

[@jessefolk6668]

Just remember his father even refused to shake Clinton's hand and publicly stated his opinions clearly on him. Rip to true heros!

[@markhocevar6103]

Like father, like son.

[@BmorePatriot]

Yes because Clinton was responsible and responsible for not sending more help/reinforcements.

[@Da808Boii]

yeah its was clintons fault his kid decided to join the army and go get killed...

[@SilverShamrockNovelties]

It’s okay, bro. No one expects a hippie to help protect anyone from tyranny. Hippies just wave signs until they get cold or tired.

[@Da808Boii]

@@SilverShamrockNovelties its ok i only rotated over to iraq and afghanistan during 2002-2013

[@se7en980]

My dream rifle, all I can say.

[@rizaradri316]

"Hey who's hungry?" -SFC Norm "Hoot" Gibson, 1994

[@Henry14arsenal2007]

93*

[@joshm1019]

*”Smiles while inside Blackhawk”*

[@sawyerhartman]

This is so legit.

[@ThomasHendrickson]

Who are you?

[@daehkcidemos]

@Kurtis 1.9 mill subs and is a nobody lol

[@randomtvninja]

Seeing what you do for your channel would be interesting if you did an edit break down of garandthumbs videos and explain how to make a similar style opening.

[@MrMastablasta117]

Cring

[@MrMastablasta117]

@Kurtis I know what I said

[@miduv82]

I bought a M1A loaded a few years ago and have done allot of work to it. I put an adjustable gas plug and special muzzle adapter to get it suppressed. It was one of the most difficult rifles or probably most difficult rifles to mount a scope mount to, however in the end if done right this is one of the most accurate semiautomatic large caliber rifles I've ever fired. My dad who served with the 2-5 marines in Vietnam carried the M14 so this was the main reason I got one. Just an all around well built rifle just a tad bit heavy but great shooting rifle.

[@Tungstenum666]

Master Sgt. Paul Howe told writer Mark Bowden: "Shuggart was the smartest guy in the Force, because he needed only one bullet to stop a man".

[@haroldkickass1995]

Shughart and Gordan held off as much as they could while using any resources they had in that chopper and went down fighting and heros. Mad respect

[@Hunter-eh4pz]

Ammo is so scarce, garand thumb actually had to aim in the intro.

[@dmutant2635]

I went to the museum at Fort Bragg just to see their names on the wall. GREATNESS.

[@sissydreams7494]

Thank you, for this...

[@dmutant2635]

@@sissydreams7494 My bro had been stationed at FB and retired near by. He hadn't been to the museum yet and I'd just read their story in Bowden's book. So we took a drive to pay our respects...

[@tsmcl38]

The SF museum is awesome, thanks John Wayne for donating the money to build it. AIRBORNE!!!

[@calebstam3986]

That’s creepy I was literally watching Black Hawk down and I got the notification for this video

[@mariorossi9300]

We know, we've been watching you, and the ATF goons too!

[@TurtleStranger]

You made this happen. Thank you

[@eriklarson9137]

Me too.

[@julian23561]

@@mariorossi9300 follow daddy on instahoe, and you will know.

[@saltuponwound4369]

Synchronicity

[@electrickid101]

Got my m1 a because back in high school I was in marine rotc , we drilled with assembled and disassembled , and went over the safety and respect of fire arms that all Americans should get ! I loved the weight and feel of the decommissioned m14 and wanted to own one , soon my birthday I got myself one ❤

[@hhhgfcvjk7999]

“If delta wants to wear Oakley’s , that’s their Business”

[@Nocturnalzyx]

lmfao

[@escapedcops08]

Cringe.

[@244thMeekrob]

Hooah

[@ihearti24traffic]

@@escapedcops08 ya momma head game cringe

[@chrisl6989]

“I don’t wanna see em on you again, hooah” “Quick word, with the specialist”

[@en4orser]

Not sure where my fascination for the M14 came from. But as soon as the personal funds allow. I'll be getting my grubby little hands on a paratrooper fitted in walnut that I have been eyeing for years!

[@mike__durrett]

Black Hawk Down was my first rated R movie. Anyone remember the Delta Force game based off of the movie?

[@joshford60]

Loved that game! Multiplayer was awesome

[@mike__durrett]

@@joshford60 Those games were my first FPSs. I was probably 8-10 or so.

[@hansenfuentes3541]

Played that game growing up on PC, my parents had dial up and I’m sure the graphics are horrible compared to today’s standards, but damn I had fun

[@joshford60]

@@mike__durrett i was like 19....maybe 20. Spent a lotta nights in large multiplayer maps lol

[@UnforgivingDemon]

I do.

[@loganpayne8091]

You got me this time Mr. Thumb.. Springfield milspec 1911. Tom hanks used one in saving private Ryan against a tank. Bought it, shot it, love it.

[@camronsavell]

I wish I could find someone to look at me the way he looks at the M14 at 20:00. Such adoration.

[@JordantheBarbarian]

"This makes my iron become the big iron" - Marty Robbins

[@jrodthebold9617]

Haha perfect!

[@tylerfrizzell5699]

That's mine now. I'm stealing that.

[@BluestofFalcons]

Dudes were my hero’s, i dedicated my entire career to them. Cheers boys 🍻

[@lwinaus8810]

When I went through Marine BootCamp at Parris Island we carried these and qualified at 200, 300, and 500 meters. Very accurate at all distances and we did this with open sights. Walnut stocks at the time and loaded was 10lbs….. I loved it except for the weight when humping it on long hikes….. when I went t to the fleet, used and M-16 (this was 1971) and hated it. The nickname for the M-16 was the Matty Matell…. Great rifle despite its foibles.

[@bryandastmalchi3250]

Loved this video. So timely, as I just purchased an M1A Springfield. Can’t explain the affinity for it.

[@mikeyg6038]

This is an honorable tribute. Those two men were legends. Good shit man. NSDQ

[@Jersey2tall86]

The M14 is my favorite all-time rifle. My first experience with it was shooting competitively back in the mid-80's, except we were using iron sights for 1000-yard shoots. Nothing like the power of the 7.62 NATO round in the current U.S. .30 cal inventory. Unlike the Mattel mouse gun, when you were in the butts pulling targets, you KNEW when the shooter in your lane (or any other lane for that matter) put a round downrange. The dirt would explode and put huge divots in the target area. With the M16 on the range, you'd constantly be asking your butts partner, "Did he shoot?" It was interesting to see the Picatinny rail configuration on yours. Love the original fiberglass stock. A firearm I've bought because of a movie? Tough one. I can't really say I went out and ever bought a firearm b/c of a movie---unless watching Patton as a 7 year-old, then buying an M1 Garand 40 years later counts.

[@undefinedhuman7404]

RIP GORDY AND RANDY

[@Emperor9992001]

In my 48 years on this planet, nothing has made me more emotional than the times I have thought about these 2 men making the decision that day to give their lives for their fellow brother.

[@loganwoolard2621]

"Gordy's gone man...I'll be outside. Goodluck!"

[@Jarred8281]

M14s are incredibly accurate as long as you replace every part it came with 😂

[@AZTLANSOLDIER13]

Still rather use one than an AR-15, the most hyped .22 rifle ever made

[@Jarred8281]

@@AZTLANSOLDIER13 yeah why would anyone want a rifle that's modular, light and better in every way (except nostalgia) when they can have the worst rifle ever adopted. In before "M16s constantly jammed in Nam"

[@harveyknguyen]

@@Jarred8281 also inb4 you get some dude who served during 'Nam but never got shipped over

[@michaelj.acosta6810]

I'm not sure why you say the M-14 "has a lot of problems", because it really doesn't. It is a solid rifle. Not real problems with the platform, just not preferred by many for a host of reasons (weight, size, awkward optics mount options, etc.)..and that is purely individual preferences which is just fine. BTW, kudos for doing a nice tribute to Shugart...truly a brave man.

[@cheatham777]

I was a Marine and SWAT cop in the 80’s I had my ARMS 18 and my Aimpoint 5000 on a Flat Top Colt as my Patrol Rifle and it was the Shznit old timers were amazed

[@tristanhodgden4286]

Flat tops existed in the 80s?

[@maxm2317]

@@tristanhodgden4286 Probably modified M16A1/A2 uppers with Picatinny rails added after the carry handle was cut away but leaving only the rear sight behind.

[@cheatham777]

@@tristanhodgden4286 yessir I had a Colt At-15 A3 Flat Top maybe I bought it in 92 tho so hell I’m old now early 90’s

[@robertsilva8097]

The soldiers that use the M14 in Somalia trying to save those down American Pilots Those Were Heroes those guys were badasses thank you for your service thank you for your sacrifice you'll Never be forgotten rest in peace

[@ds-wu5eu]

Gotta love that the intro song is the one used in the movie when Gordon and Shughart shot out Atto’s engine

[@Mister.Miscellaneous]

Every time Garand Thumb says “Big Daddy Unlimited” I think he’s talking about his member. I’ll be honest, it gives me a semi

[@counterpoint1672]

5:44 "They were more presexually, precisely, machined" Ahh, that explains why this is such a sexy rifle.

[@electricimpulse7]

Clint Eastwood as The Man with No Name has a Colt 1851 conversion in The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Uberti happens to make and sell the same gun. So now, I have one. "There are two kinds of people, my friend..."

[@wheeliebin18]

"Those with loaded guns... and those who dig. You dig"

[@doughesson]

At the time,that would have been "an experimental weapon with experimental ammunition"(to coin a phrase) & highly unlikely to be available to a man in the South during the tag end days of the War between the States. But,it made for as good movie.

[@electricimpulse7]

@@doughesson absolutely. A little early for it's day, at least for a Colt. Not sure about Remingtons like the one Lee Van Cleef totes. But then again, the on-set purpose of a bore-through cylinder that loads and fires cartridge blanks is more than necessary for the action and stunts the actors perform. Cap and ball/percussion cap pistols, though loadable without the ball, would still fire a wad. Something you don't want your stars to suffer. I think cap and ball pistols are seen a couple times anyway, in non-action scenes. I think Cleef has one a couple times. So a company took the "prop" Colt 1851s, converted them (in the same way as was done back in the day) for Blondie and Tuco, and I guess they did the same for Angel Eye's Remington. I think it's the same company that manufactures the one I bought. It's an Italian company, Uberti, or Pietra, I can't remember which makes them and if one is just the US distributor. Anyways, a fun, pretty, and loaded gun!

[@doughesson]

@@electricimpulse7 "They will embarrass you everytime" ~"Lucky" Ned Pepper

[@BmorePatriot]

Saw this on my recommendations. And yes, Shugart did used an M14 exactly as this. He was a good buddy along with Gordon to my dad who also was in that conflict rather ago. He fought with them both BEFORE Somalia most notably Panama in Operation Just Cause. Randy Shugart, who fought bravely to the death in order to attempt to save the crashed pilot CW3 Micheal Durant alongside MSG Gary Gordon as they did their job to hold their ground the best they can until support comes, which support came too late. But they died with honor as they did posthumously got rewarded the Medal of Honor. First time since the Vietnam War that someone got a posthumous rewarded Medal of Honor. Rest easy SFC Randy Shugart (August, 1958 - October, 1993) and MSG Gary Gordon (August, 1960 - October, 1993). They would be in their early 60s if they were still alive today as Randy would have been 62 and Goldie would have been 60 of this year. My pops is exactly in between of them as he is currently 61 (born in 1959) basically the same age as them. And I believe my dad was one of the guys that were part of the extraction team that raided their stronghold to get the warlords responsible for devastating the whole country as it was the whole point of that operation. He was portrayed by “Hoot” Gibson, played by Eric Bana, as Gibson also portrayed another real - life Delta Operator. And the M14 that Shugart carried could possibly have classic wooden Vietnam - era furniture or like you said of having a match kit polymer furniture. At the time, it obviously were in limited service as it was replaced by the M16 decades before. But afterwards, the M14 were used as a designated marksman rifle alongside the semi auto - only M14 variant; the M21/M25 Sniper Weapon System. And many Delta Snipers used the M21/M25 during the operation, too. The reason why Shugart used the M14 was because due to the greater stopping power due to its powerful 7.62X51 MM NATO cartridge versus the 5.56X45 MM round chambered in the CAR -15s and other Colt carbines and M16 series of rifles.

[@dogsnmotorcycles]

The M14 was the first gun I ever fired (1972) and it's been my favorite ever since.

[@Maelstrom8]

That intro was the truth. The shots, the edits, the sound mixing, and most of all... THE SONG. Well done, gents!

[@Katalmach11b]

Bring back this format. This was good shit. The golden days

[@aaronmcneal1698]

The M14 EBR is one of my favorite incarnations of this battle rifle and on my bucket list

[@M4A1_DELTA6]

i Prefer the M39 EBR from the Corps

[@Masta_E]

What a cool tribute, thanks for that. Have you thought about doing Gary's rifle as well? Would love to see your take and thoughts about him as well.

[@kelevra558]

I bought a honey badger because of your review on one. Whats also rad is my uncle Donny gave me an aimpoint 2000 which is now custom mounted to my FAL. Its a Rhodesian FAL but it still fux hella hard. I machined the mounting system myself with grade 12.9 hardware. I absolutely LOVE that rifle. In the case of my honey badger, ladies and gentlemen, if you have the means and youre in the market, seriously i cannot stress this enough, buy one before we cant anymore. Its definitely my favorite mid range rifle ive ever owned or even done any kind of work with and im a 9 year scout sniper. Marines if ur not savvy. We go nut to butt by the way mike. Nut to butt my dude. BTW, congratulations on the 4th kid brother, happy for you. Im willing to bet my H.B. and my FAL that ur about as good of a father as there can be.

[@GulfSoftwash]

Gordys gone man. I’ll be outside. Good luck.

[@bfg1836]

I knew one of the medics who spent the night in the first helicopter trying to extract the crew. I knew him for a couple of years before I found out he was there. At the time I knew him he was in the Army Reserves, years after Mogadishu. I found out he was there from his Reserve Lt. Colonel who I worked with. He got the Silver Star. The Lt. Colonel told me the whole story when I mentioned him in conversation one day. The book spent more time on that extraction than the movie did.

[@itzcuzzy3807]

That M14 is a masterpiece

[@MSgtofMarines]

My wife got me one of those for Christmas a few years ago. It is glorious!!

[@dsmile4638]

Movie gun I went out and bought: Ruger Redhawk Alaska .454 Casull, because of the movie "Faster" with The Rock.

[@HeelCharlie3945]

Glock 34 cause of John Wick 2 and a Uberti 5.5" SAA cause of Fistful of Dollars. Much respect to Schugardt and Gordon. Heroes often forgotten but never gone (Edit: got a Mk12 clone cause of Lone Survivor)

[@lucybright6116]

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[@nate4036]

Definitely G34 because of JW2

[@howawlyfalloookenhool7495]

Starting the intro with Barra Barra was a good touch

[@zaclarkin8275]

Walther P99 air soft when I was 7. After watching James Bond tomorrow never dies.

[@briscoedarling3237]

A man I admired greatly said that, after being assigned an M16 in ‘Nam, he asked for his old M14 back. When asked why he said that when he shot someone with the M14 they usually did not get up…..

[@lousassle7509]

Garand thumb points the barrel to his right side* me: “woah don’t point that thing at my cat”

[@razzy4159]

I don't own any guns yet but this is my dream gun to have. I want either this or it's civilian counterpart. It's just such a badass gun

[@trebuchet2604]

Watching you with this rifle and the 1014, I love the passion and adoration you have for these two bad ass weapons

[@caseyhefner1966]

Me: *trying to resist putting an optic on my M1A* Garand Thumb: *Posts M14 video* Me: ARMs 18 and Aimpoint 5000, eh?

[@uglydog311]

DO IT ! Seriously - it's SO good you won't believe it . I did it to a PTR after seeing pictures of Norway SF guys in A-stan . They had G3's with meat hammer stocks . Don't skimp on the mount .

[@貝爾BEAR-q8v]

I really like your work. I used this rifle when I was a soldier in Taiwan before.

[@xORLOCKx]

::unchained melody starts:: ::finger begins to throb and sweat:: "This here is my safety"

[@adamcrux6829]

My first deer rifle was a M14. It was given to me by my grandfather when I was 13 year old. 25 years later, I admit it doesn't get used anymore but I would give up my left nut before I would let anything happen to this gun. After watching this video it made me want to shoot it again since I probably haven't shot it in 5-6 years as sad as that is to admit. So I plan on getting it out this weekend and dumping 100 or so rounds threw it. Crazy thing is it still equipped with an old 10-30x50 Bushnell scope from the early 90s and is almost in mint condition. Unfortunately I have no clue where my grandfather got it or it's history beyond him giving it to me.

[@rickybobby9649]

You can probably search up the serial number somewhere to find out when it was produced, I would. Garands and M14s last forever

[@seanmccarty1176]

Everyone who serves in uniform is a hero. They all wrote a blank check for us that includes their lives so that we can be free. Thank you for your service ladies and gentlemen.

[@GrantvsMaximvs]

Love the Barra Barra intro. Mk.14 is my favorite DMR.

[@wowhachaz]

My supervisor won't let me use this as my standard-issue weapon. I work as a Security Officer. I don't think he knows what I have to encounter in every deployment.

[@rrbp7470]

Far Cry 3 brought me here. You slap a suppressor and an optical sight on that bad boy and you have best damn gun in the game.

[@gabesgaming7064]

5 too, you can use the scout variant also.

[@qwexur7479]

the m14 is the most badass weapon cant debate that

[@DeltaSays]

Omg awesome 😍😍😍

[@zokhrozzWoomzy]

Omg coom

[@lucybright6116]

Factory ammunition in stock You can contact us via ...... Kyz-ammunitions.com

[@murfdog2216]

I want one so bad!! Because of Black Hawk Down and it is a sexy rifle! I have a Mosin Nagant because of the movie Enemy at The Gates and it's just a beautiful rifle. Mine was manufactured in 1939 so it most likely saw service in WW2 and it has 3 different repair stamps near the manufacturers mark!