Firearms Expert Reacts To Counter-Strike 2’s Guns

Jonathan Ferguson, a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries, breaks down more of the weaponry of Counter-Strike 2, including the iconic Deagle, the AWP sniper rifle, and a MP5-SD that really upsets poor Jonathan.
0:00 - Opening
0:35 - Desert Eagle
02:03 - AK-47
03:16 - Case-Hardened AK-47
05:11 - M4A1-S
06:36 - AWP
08:01 - MP5-SD
09:22 - StatTrak MP5-SD - Necro Jr.
10:01 - P250 - X-Ray
11:35 - MAC-10
13:26 - G3SG1
15:19 - Negev - Drop Me
17:40 - FAMAS
18:51 - Dual Berettas
In the latest video in the Firearm Expert Reacts series, Jonathan Ferguson--a weapons expert and Keeper of Firearms & Artillery at the Royal Armouries--breaks down the guns of Counter-Strike 2 and compares them to their real-life counterparts.
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[@goomy__6420]

I feel like they are slowly moving Jonathan more and more into the storage section of the building

[@MercyBellQ]

Day 12: They have not yet found me living amongst the guns

[@Miestwin]

@@MercyBellQ day 38: The guns accepted me as their prophet and ruler.

[@IrregularDave]

@@Miestwin he is become GUN

[@stationalphastudios]

@@IrregularDave day pew: BANG BANG

[@crimsonfirre]

He eats the gun

[@TheFacelessStoryMaker]

I was SO hoping he'd see the 2nd animation for the Desert Eagle inspection and see his horror with it.

[@actually-will1606]

What’s wrong with it

[@TheFacelessStoryMaker]

@@actually-will1606 Well you spin it normally then you hold your hand with the palm facing down and you spin it around your finger while your hand is facing palm down towards the floor. It is crazier than it sounds you can probably find videos of it on here.

[@kirbyis4ever]

​@@TheFacelessStoryMakerFrom they way you described it it sounds like the deagle *should* have hit the ground but they're pulled some serious revolver ocelot BS to keep it from falling

[@HellDuke-]

​@@kirbyis4everit's basically part of the spin that revolver ocelot does

[@moneyong5451]

@@kirbyis4ever I am shalashaska Also called revolver ocelot

[@Azguella]

Jonathan was so happy after seeing the MP5-SD and then the happiness turned sour

[@IrregularDave]

im SORRY

[@Leon.Hickey]

​@@IrregularDaveNah makes for some comedic entertainment :)

[@Azguella]

@@IrregularDave Somebody has to be the devils advocate

[@hahrf_0149]

"These casual bongos have turned sour!"

[@borismuller86]

Look at how they massacred my boy 😢

[@bas919]

03:11 I love how Jonathan casually uses "yeeting."

[@awmperry]

Even as an old fogey, I still think it’s such a good word.

[@RosefMudson1414]

slang gets to us older folks a bit late

[@sverremorka9273]

For those who do not take the mac-10 firing when falling in stairs reference: this is a scene from the Schwarzenegger movie True Lies, where one droped in stairs take out multiple enemies.

[@MrGrimsmith]

Dropped by Jamie Lee Curtis IIRC. I was checking to see if someone else instantly got the reference :)

[@Hellberch1]

Same here

[@MajorGore]

True Lies will never be a dated reference!

[@PrototypeSpaceMonkey]

"multiple enemies" indeed. The bullets seemed to unerringly home in on every single person in the room, like a Zorg ZF-1. That was also a dated movie reference.

[@johnhuman.]

of course it would be from a schwarzeneger film

[@zecaoalfredo4242]

The skins should have been shown seperately because depending on the skin and the gun, when equipping a skin the gun can use the old csgo model i.e. the Negev. Jonathan actually saw a worse quality Negev and he even remarked on its "extra" bulky appearance.

[@TedNeeTed]

He even said "skins dont change the model of the gun" lol. Don't get why they did show the mp5 skin seperately but then decided not to for the others.

[@trymj1018]

@@TedNeeTed "... do they?"

[@IsM1ku]

@@trymj1018 skins from CS:GO that arent updated use the CS:GO model while new skins and very simple ones from CS:GO (the pattern based ones) use the new CS2 models

[@Cats-TM]

Just checked to confirm: yeah, that model is the old one. Hopefully Dave rectifies that in future. Interesting, since it would seem CS2 simulates the belt it cuts through the old model's belt box.

[@FishieUwU]

some of the newer models are still missing animations as well. you can easily see this with the MAC-10, on the CS2 model, the bolt does not reciprocate while firing but if you use a skin that isn't updated and use the older CS:GO model the bolt actually moves.

[@GaldirEonai]

Regarding the presence of the FAMAS, one of the three groups the original Counterstrike's CT player models were based on was indeed french and even now that there's way more diversity in models and outfits there's still a healthy french presence.

[@Fxrrxt2x]

True. The GIGN used to be in the game.

[@exzotikk1k716]

still is if you dont have player model skin its a ct character with gign patch on his arm @@Fxrrxt2x

[@Dangle-Oaf]

@@Fxrrxt2x If Valve actually ports the other CTs from CS:GO to CS2 we'll get GIGN back

[@TheFuriousBrother]

The GIGN were a thing in the games even in cs1.6, so yes the FAMAS does make a lot of sense.

[@runerune-_-9727]

Yeah CT play is 100% in line with french people. Camping, deserting cowards

[@AhmadSattout97]

I love Jonathan's holding his thoughts on the price of that AK. Probably something along "I could buy a real 1000 real AKs, latest models, for that price!"

[@tbotalpha8133]

Now I'm wondering how much it would cost to outfit a platoon. Discounting the cost of trained manpower, how much bang for your buck could you get for $400,000?

[@zwenkwiel816]

​​​​@@tbotalpha8133just googled it and it depends on where you are. In Afghanistan at 600 bucks a pop you could buy about 666 (lol) while on the dark web they can go for 2800 and up. Average price seems about 1200$ which would still get you more than 300 of them... And if it doesn't have to be an authentic AK you could get em as cheap as 150 bucks or something...

[@mercenarygundam1487]

@@tbotalpha8133 With that amount of money CNC General's quote sums it all up: AK-47s FOR EVERYONE!

[@giahuynguyenkim6389]

​@@tbotalpha813312 seconds of sustained minigun fire

[@kizzmequik70four]

@@tbotalpha8133 $400k should definitely be more than enough to give a platoon the absolute basics. Everyone gets a rifle, sidearm, and body armor. Should even be enough cash left over to get machine guns and a few AT-4s or RPGs too. No MANPADS or ATGMs though, even a single one of those will melt through 1/3 to 1/2 of the total budget.

[@Rossen42]

I really want to see Jonathan break down the guns from The Order 1886

[@FIVEBASKET]

Your dedication shall be paid

[@CAP198462]

Liking to boost the probability, let’s hope one day p=1

[@Sunnfjordingen]

Judging by the amount of times I've seen you post this question, I'm amazed of why they haven't even commented on it yet. Some day...

[@Rossen42]

@@FIVEBASKET I have commented this for so long now that i have to do this until the end of times.

[@FIVEBASKET]

@@Rossen42 great respect's

[@Tyberes]

I always wondered if they picked the AWP over other options solely on how "boxy" the frame and bolt are. Like back in the old days where you had to make every polygon count this would have been a weapon that would be closer to its real design. Same thing for the FAMAS.

[@kirbyis4ever]

Perhaps. It's basically a big barrel on top of a piece of wood; they did a similar thing for metal gear solid and they chose the most blocky pistol ever.

[@SanyaTheNightWitch69420]

Nah I think it's literally cuz the Cts are well idk cops lol

[@SonicsniperV7]

That's the reason Snake has a SOCOM pistol in Metal Gear

[@kirbyis4ever]

@@SanyaTheNightWitch69420 True but back when this game was first developed they basically had toasters for computers and had to make every polygon count. Complex shape = no-go.

[@Tyberes]

@@SonicsniperV7 speaking of MGS1 and the FAMAS I'm pretty sure it's confirmed that's the reason FOXHOUND dudes are using it.

[@MrMattThor]

"Flick it to the rock and roll setting" is an incredible quote

[@Leo___________]

We used to say that the 'F' was short for 'family discount'

[@connormartin1618]

The scene from True Lies of the MAC-10 firing as it tumbles down the stairs, killing all the bad guys and leaving the heroes untouched has always stuck in my mind. Glad Jonathan remembers it too.

[@burneden]

JLC's reaction along with Arnies was great and fit the vibe of the film.

[@batperson3532]

That harrier scene will always be one of my favorite action movie moments. I watched it along with my dad when i was a kid and when we watched the remastered version it still miles better than some modern action films.

[@mattteee2973]

that slow motion tumble immediately popped into my head as soon as he started mentioning multiple safeties. Very disappointing that this comment is so far down the page, and with so few likes!

[@NoNameForNone]

I find it interesting the "AK-47" iron sights are at a huge distance (>500m) playing on a map with a total distance corner to corner less than that.

[@Kalethekill]

The longer this series goes, the more I love the little back and forth with Dave and Jonathan

[@BlacKnight132]

I'm not sure if you were aware of this Dave, but since you've shown a skin of the negev to Jonathan instead of the base weapon, you've shown him the old, outdated model that's far less accurate than the modern cs2 model (most skins in cs2 retain the old csgo model). I hope Jonathan sees the new Negev model and gives his review about the newer model.

[@IrregularDave]

I was not! I didn't realise not all the skins had been updated, so I appreciate you flagging that!

[@BlacKnight132]

@@IrregularDave No problem; sorry if it was worded a little mean or blunt lol

[@cristiangiorgiutti8679]

@@IrregularDave you could have also showed him the mag-7 or some other less known weapons, and not the m4/ak/mp5 for the 100th time.

[@IrregularDave]

@@cristiangiorgiutti8679 the whole part two thing I mentioned... You gotta start with the counter strike icons

[@IrregularDave]

@@BlacKnight132 not at all my friend. It's good for me to be aware of it 🙂

[@Strawbed]

For the FAMAS and other weapons that aren't supposed to be available to all nations, it may be because back then Counter Strike had the possibility to choose where your character is from (SAS, GIGN etc.) So it made a little more sense.

[@bokchoycowboy]

Very old and niche game but would love to see Jonathan have a gander at Fistfull of Frags. Tons of old west guns would be fun to listen to him talk about.

[@Arelated]

Jonathan's Weapon reviews never get old

[@cykeok3525]

And never will, I reckon.

[@MJW238]

I love the fact that it’s some British guy who’s an actual academic, and not just some American in his backyard showing us his guns.

[@batcat4136]

I love you guys putting the names of the skins in the time stamps as well. Just that little bit of extra effort that I respect so much

[@000Mazno000]

There ARE French CTs in the game, GIGN has been an iconic faction in Counter Strike for a long time

[@feryth]

There WERE 😭

[@godsu]

Isnt the Famas French

[@CallofFreaky]

@@godsuyes

[@May-gr8bp]

With CS2 they made the only common factions SAS and Phoenix connection. You must buy skins to acess other factions.​@@feryth

[@satoruriolu6132]

I would love to see Jonathan reacting to Receiver 2. The game simulates every part of the weapon, from spring to bolt, you can operate every part from hammer to tapping the mag to make sure its seated correctly, to malfunctions and ways of clearing them. I'm even inclined to provide videos if necessary

[@hamian32]

As always a really good breakdown of the guns by Jonathan that also comes with quite a bit of history :) I like this series and also all of what the Royal Armouries publishes, it would be a real treat to go visit one of their locations at some time in the future. Great work Mr. Ferguson ! :)

[@FishKiller_0]

A lot of the guns used in this video are using the old models, which for the sake of keeping the skin design the same as the game went from the old generation to its brand new iteration. It would have been really interesting to see Jonathan's reaction to the change the USP-S has gone through (bulkier appearance and sights changed to help see over the suppressor). As well as how guns like the Deagle and AWP have gotten bulkier and more "true to life" as it were. Great video nonetheless.

[@Tore299]

In CS2 there are 2 types of models for each weapon. 1 new more detailed and more realistic model introduced for CS2 and the classic CSGO model for skins whose author haven't updated for CS2 yet. So at least for now skins do indeed change models. Looks like in the video the AK Case Hardened and Negev skins use the CSGO model, not quite sure about the P250.

[@eldafint]

P250 X-Ray does indeed use the old model still. The vast majority of skins do, more or less only single colored or pattern based skins by Valve have been ported.

[@azazelleblack]

I was sort of expecting him to comment on how the AW/P in earlier Counter-Strike games was stated to use .338 Lapua Magnum cartridges, but that option was only available on the AW/M Magnum version of the rifle.

[@TheSundayShooter]

The auto sear pin's 5:45 frequent absence in computer game models really cements its (contrived) allure!

[@3allz]

Back in original CS (1.6), you could select which faction/unit you wanted at the start of the game. CT's had French GIGN, SAS, Navy Seals and the German GSG-9 as options that you could play as. In todays game you have to buy those skins :(

[@SeaalCox]

I feel like Cruelty Squad would be a fun game to analyze the weapons of, especially since the creator intentionally used the models of experimental/discontinued weapons for his weapons in the game. Might be neat to hear more about them from an expert (and of course, watch him get confused by the game's visuals).

[@TCRP117]

Do love a cheeky True Lies reference.

[@ConeJellos]

Just saying the same thing I've said on previous videos in case it wasn't seen. But, I LOVE having Dave and Jonathan interact. It is always a joy. Thanks.

[@XenoSpyro]

It's strange to me that we got one different autosniper for each team but both of the bolt actions are shared. Imagine if T's "AWP" was a Mosin or Kar98 instead.

[@austind9675]

I love the Blunderbust (sp?) and Warhammer painting set up in the background of hoodie man’s apartment!

[@TakeTheL-iam]

i LOVE having the discussions shown in the video

[@II-bo1dw]

Nice Video like always and nice "True Lies" reference.

[@p3p469]

I’m sure someone’s brought this up already, but you do actually play as GIGN (a French counterterrorism unit who frequently use the FAMAS) on quite a few of the maps in CS GO and 2.

[@justthememelordsnextdoor9120]

0:14 "Hooray, it's and MP5-SD :D" "oh no, ohhh what have you done? D:"

[@tjsketch7300]

If another episode on the CS2 weapons gets made, I wanna hear his thoughts on the SCAR-20 and UMP-45

[@jonasjeron1475]

UP UP

[@TheEldritchStrom]

Ah Counter Strike. A Classic. Also the sheer horror on Jon's face at that MP5. Dead behind the eyes when he saw it. XD

[@Supersoum666]

Hahaha, I was thinking about the True Lies stairs scene while Jonathan was talking about the MAC-10 and then he brought it up.

[@VersedFlame]

I'm surprised Jonathan didn't mention anything about the AK's sights being zeroed for 1000 metres nor the safety being on.

[@jeremyp5210]

I'd like to see Jonathan give us his thoughts on slow mo ballistic gel tests.

[@gunsngunpla]

Mac firing while dropped down a stairs taking out a bunch of baddies was from the film True Lies

[@Boyo1292]

Would be really cool to see Jonathan take a look at some of the guns in the STALKER G.A.M.M.A mod.

[@coddude88]

Love the little shoutout to "True Lies" with the Mac-10

[@KingSyilver]

Went to Royal Armories today, it was so great seeing arms and armour that I've watched tons of videos on, on this channel and others! Honestly, it was fantastic. 10/10 will visit again

[@tigerseye1202]

16:48 I like how it looks like the belt is about to slide out of the gun and then you catch it with the top cover.

[@nottodaydevilshindowraithe501]

17:31 Skins DO change the model of the gun for this game, as they're legacy models from CS:GO. CS2 has brand new models that are a bit more accurate towards their real life counterpart. So there will be new skins potentially for the newer models as well.

[@xzraiderzx308]

A bit disappointed there weren’t direct comparisons between the models of GO and CS2. Still a pleasure to listen to Johnathon talk in detail either way

[@boogybox5000]

something missed on the FAMAS, the model is a bit of a hybrid. the front end is a G2 FAMAS with a full knuckle trigger guard but the mag well is from the G1 pattern for the proprietary G1 FAMAS mags, however despite the mag well not being set up for it they jammed an M4/M16 magazine in there. the G2 FAMAS extended the mag well and added a different latching system, and on the model you can even see the hole for the mag catch sticking outside of the mag well.

[@yatosensei6078]

13:20 A very good reference to that movie, props to the guy :D

[@marlo8850]

A detail you missed on the AWP is that the (aw)police version is typically chambered in 308. not 338. meaning that the scout should be on par in terms of damage since it’s also typically chambered in 308. while also supporting 338.

[@aliceinbunnyland]

i really hope we get a part 2 of this, id love for Jonathan to see the glocks burst fire.

[@paulanderson929]

Ugh I love these videos, and been playing CS2 so happy to watch. Cheers!

[@neempata3274]

that dated reference he talked about while talking about the mac 10 was referring to the sten gun

[@Spherehead123]

I welcome the (whomever the guy in the yellow jacket is) since he gives context to Jonathan and bounces off the conversation on the game! Please do more so we're not left out of the context!

[@marcustheboxman]

Fascinating how he can differentiate such small details

[@Joze1090]

Nice they finally got Johnathon a decent camera for these videos!

[@UnversedEquinoks]

The reload animation for the FAMAS is the smoothest thing I've ever seen. It's basically floating in.

[@Brainiaccccc]

G3SG1 built-in bipod in CS2 is missing (present in Jonathans hands). I had such airsoft replica a while back, very fragile original bipod mount :)

[@luv-lost]

Also, there was an AWP in one of the cod's. It was called an L96 though and was a little off. SSG 08/Scout is my favorite though, higher skill sealing and very affordable for ecos and small buys rounds if you are good.

[@munanchoinc]

I wonder how would Jonathan reflect on learning that a Skin from a video game AK cost 4 times more than buying one in real life.

[@ThoughtSpirals]

You think a real AK costs 100 grand?

[@thing4826]

Just to note some skins do change the model of the gun (or at least seemingly do). It's rare but now that CS2 is out it's even more common because some skins will be using the legacy models from CS:GO.

[@EitanGreen]

Negev pronunciation was perfect, Ian!

[@operator1192]

My buddy has a real transferable Mac10 and I have shot it suppressed and unsuppressed quite a bit and I agree, the suppressor helps a lot with recoil management with that rate of fire.

[@wilbo_baggins]

I smiled when he mentioned the mac10 dropping down stairs and firing

[@LarryDavis2099]

The True Lies reference made me happy. They even tested that on Mythbusters.

[@kongen07]

I like the reference to True Lies. Thanks for throwing that in there

[@wolfesbane4263]

19:13 i think the choice for the twin beretta 92s here is its because of a Black Lagoon reference(Revy dual weilds 2 Beretta 92 Inox guns, with an extended barrel which is nicknamed "the silver cutlass")

[@00LazyFPS]

Note on the famas - the counter-terrorists are actually GIGN in the CS Cannon, so a french gun suits them perfectly!

[@MasterDomolvl]

Correct me if I am wrong here.. I am seeing the Colt Model 723 having two muzzle devices, both the Surefire 3 prong Flash Hider (when detached, but no one does it except me) and looks like some sort of a QD Suppressor. I have not seen that kind of 2-in-1 device on a AR-15.

[@HazelS71]

Legend, Appreciate your time and insight as always Jonathan Godbless friend!

[@book5ter]

That True Lies reference made me feel so old. Thanks Jonathan -.-

[@thehuskyplays4361]

Pls correct me if I’m wrong but did robocop do the flip the gun without firing with only his fingers first or no?

[@OohAPenny]

I would love to see what he has to say about the galil's chatterbox skin, as it makes use of the unique dust cover to make the skull talk :)

[@Trash_Lord]

Surprised Johnathan missed the hammers on the dual elites being offset too high. I can't stop seeing it now that I've noticed.

[@dragonbladem6899]

Anyone else notice the weird animation for the Deagle where the slide locks back, but when it goes to reload the slide goes forward before even dropping the mag?

[@mop4232]

A true lies reference?! He truly is a man of culture. Also, wasn't Bruce Willis' 92 in the first die hard flipped for left handed use?

[@peterdal85]

Always interested In what ammunition each weapon is made to fire, how the standard barrel length affects that ammunition,etc. I know caliber vs cartridge and everything affecting the ballistics is a deep rabbit rabbit hole but if Johnathan could give more insight on this it'd be appreciated!

[@kontrabanned]

Skins actually do have different models than the stock variants, as CS2 has brand new models and most older skins use the older models.

[@burr6303]

I’d like to think these random filming locations where Jonathan has dozens of weapons and cool stuff on racks are actually his basement garage shed etc and not just storage rooms at Royal Armories

[@kirbyis4ever]

Royal Armories *is* his shed. They keep him there in a Jonathan safe until he's needed.

[@Moehre040]

just wanna point out that in the older CS games (before GO) the dual berettas were just called "dual elites", so it makes sense that they used the "92G Elite" variant

[@theshinken]

The command you have to enter for keybinding buying dual berettas in a buyscript is still 'bind "buy elite" to this day.

[@Vogel-]

I got the True Lies reference when Jonathan was talking about the Mac-10. Arnold Schwarzenegger classic. 😃

[@naDalous]

In CS2 the large majority of skins haven’t transferred to the new weapon models, so the Negev skin for example was being used on the CSGO model of the weapon due to the skin it had

[@2Potates]

I find it interesting that for Counter Strike 2 they decided to go with more retro gun models.

[@jakedistlehorst6190]

The P250 is not "hammerless", it is a hammer fired Double Action Only handgun.

[@tylermargason7885]

I noticed that too, I used to have one and sold it because I’m not a huge fan of DOA

[@jakedistlehorst6190]

@@tylermargason7885 Sig didn’t want to warranty mine, so I sold it.

[@tylermargason7885]

@@jakedistlehorst6190 that was a concern of mine too as I bought it second hand. Mine was running good at the time. I never had an issue with it but it just wasn’t for me.

[@arturwelland7136]

Can you get Jonathan's opinion on the USP from CS2? I don't own one to compare to, but I feel the hammer is positioned way too high compared to the bore. Would love to hear his thoughts on it

[@Goost951]

The deagle clip was like. Hey look at this (spins gun) pretty cool right (dies)

[@EvilPineappl]

Would be cool to see Jonathan review real life weapon "skins" like cartel customs and such

[@abcpea]

the awp was always known as the arctic warfare magnum to me, since that's how it was named in the version of CS i first played

[@alimanski7941]

Jonathan, your pronunciation of "Negev" is perfect. The correct way is to put the stress on the syllable (NEgev).

[@fiddagracepaws5241]

True Lies reference with that MAC10 down the stairs comment, best film ever!

[@antman8845]

I'm not 100% sure if this is the case, but in reference to why they keep "yeeting the guns off into the distance" - I think that's because drop weapon has always been bound to G by default in CS, at least as long as i can remember. And so at the end of a half/match (when you don't need to worry about saving your weapons for the next round) dropping the gun followed by the pistol as they did in that clip, means they've pressed GG.

[@cortomoro]

Please do the rest of the guns like the aug, m4a4, p2000 and such

[@apostrofe40]

..that "True Lies" reference was so funny to me and my girlfriend,we watched the movie yesterday 😂🇦🇷📽️

[@xGamermonkeyx]

Still hoping some day we get a deep dive on the Killzone games, especially the first two games there's so many weapons Johnathan would find interesting!

[@HentaiSpirit]

You absolutely have to show John the rare inspect anim of the Deagle

[@nerbulent]

i would love to see him look at the weapons from cruelty squad. there are so many niche weapons in that game he might not even recognize all of them

[@declanintheusa7109]

I love how he gushes over the Awp as a CS icon rather than an irl icon. Says a lot about the impact it’s had

[@vzerby]

Pushing as always for you guys to have Jonathan cover Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter and to cover the M8 and MRI Caseless specifically as well. I have been posting for you to do this in every video a year back now.

[@noobtablet101]

On the topic of the Famas- In older CS games you could pick your character models and one of the groups represented were indeed french. Likewise, in CSGO the maps would have CTs represented as a group appropriate for the map, the french being one of those again. This hasn't been added into CS2 yet, but it's a good assumption that it will come in time.