A Tour of PGM Precision

[@Jackedhobbit]

Ian’s master plan is to tour as many manufacturers as possible quietly pocketing small bits to make the Johnny Cash Cadillac rifle.

[@thejkyle]

I think you’re on to something 😂

[@18robsmith]

Shh, don't tell anyone ;-)

[@fredbloggs5902]

‘Bloke on the range’ has a ‘Frankenrifle’.

[@d4ngru5h83]

...One piece at a time

[@d4ngru5h83]

You'll know it's me when I'm down at the range

[@SolidSioux1987]

Ian needs his own "how it's made" show for firearms. This was an amazing video.

[@Anonymous-ks8el]

Can't wait for the Pakistan episode

[@baker90338]

Ruger for the French connection.

[@MaeBee]

I would absolutely love to see him tour gun factories and workshops around the world and maybe even put some guns together

[@xnopyt13]

Hopefully, but KZbin doesn’t like people posting videos about “making guns”

[@farmerbrown84]

@@MaeBee The only reason he got to see this factory was because it was an out-sourced contractor. A real weapon plant - you don't get inside.

[@kencampbell1750]

Me at age 4: enthralled watching Mr. Rogers touring a crayon factory Me at age 40: enthralled watching Ian touring a French rifle factory

[@quatro_quatro]

Look at him, gently caressing that rifle like it was a baby. That man found his true sense of life.

[@mrkeogh]

He loves what he does and takes pride in making something excellent. Livin' the dream!

[@quatro_quatro]

@@mrkeogh Yes! That truly is a rich man in my book.

[@bikingbat]

It’s probably his baby 😀

[@carlosesteban5601]

@@bikingbat that's just how french babies look

[@bikingbat]

@@carlosesteban5601 I’m French. My baby didn’t look like that lol

[@johnmorgan1629]

When Ian was stood by the CNC machine, without glasses or hearing protection. I was imagining some Euro Health and Safety officer, spitting their coffee out, screaming Mon Dieu.

[@johnyman13]

your comment is underrated, but only because it has not been discovered yet... LET'S CHANGE THIS BOYS!

[@bluecaptainIT]

@@johnyman13 on it!

[@johnyman13]

@@thecommissaruk nah, that is fine! But not foregoing the use of PPE

[@PapaSchultz74]

This morning AFP reported on the news that there where a strange wave of heart attacks on several employees of their main office. Strange coincidence 🤣

[@raics101]

Not very likely, the French and Italians have as much love for rules and regulations as they absolutely need to have and not a speck more :)

[@Tornado1861]

You can tell this guy loves his job.

[@beargillium2369]

The guy hugging a giant rifle light it's a teddy bear? 🧸

[@misterdeluxia5948]

hes so happy, i love it

[@curgunner]

Ian? The PGM guy? Or both? Lol

[@crabmansteve6844]

Fuck, I love his job.

[@sergepetiteau765]

@@beargillium2369 Or a baguette if you ask me.

[@Chiller01]

It’s nice to see private companies with stable ownership and management. Quality doesn’t wax and wane (mostly wane) depending on the latest equity fund that purchased the majority shares.

[@gustavmeyrink_2.0]

Try Beretta. Beretta Holding is now owned and run by the 15th generation descendants of Bartolomeo Beretta who founded the company in 1526! Germany too is full of private, family-owned companies the largest ones of which are VW (owned by the Porsche/Piëch family), BMW (Quandt family) and Aldi (Albrecht family). The company which made my kitchen knives, Zwilling Dreizack, is family owned since 1814.

[@Esablaka]

Very common to see these kind of decade spanning cooperations, private ownership and management etc. in some countries in Europe. It's also basically what the entire economy of Germany is based on.

[@blacktemplar2323]

@@gustavmeyrink_2.0 Regarding Volkswagen, it spend large parts of its history as a state owned company and is still partially owned by the state of Lower Saxony, which owns 20% of the shares. The emirate of qatar also owns 17% of the shares, Porsche owns about 53%. Saying it is a family owned business isn't really adequate in this case, in my opinion.

[@DeepCFisher]

*cough* Colt *cough*

[@uiharu]

@@blacktemplar2323 The Porsche family owns Porsche which owns the majority of VW

[@thierrythejovial8721]

Amazing ! I live a few kilometers away from Annecy. And I remember several years ago, when I was doing some shooting practice with my 22lr at 50m shooting range I eared an unusual noise coming from the nearby 100m range. I initial thought it was some black powder people with muskets or whatever. But the sound was so unusual... I came to see what happened. It was Gilles Payen doing some tests on a very early proto precision rifle in .50 Browning. He offered me to shot a few rounds. This was astonishing, and despite the louder noise, almost as comfortable as my .308. PGM was created a few years later.

[@andersjjensen]

Nice! Thanks for sharing! :D That's a story you're going to break out to your grandson the first time he displays an interest in guns! :P

[@meanmanturbo]

7:19 Here I see they are true machinist, having unscrewed one side of the saftey interlocks alowing the door to be open during machining. Warms my heart.

[@EVBlvt]

Nous n'avons plus beaucoup de manufactures d'armes en France hélas, mais celles qui nous restent sont très qualitatives. Merci Ian pour cette vidéo et toutes les autres.

[@mnlgrnwd4152]

this riflemaker is so proud to show his factory and his guns its adorable.

[@scipio10000]

Ian single handedly revives the 'Entente Cordiale'.

[@misiekmisuek4421]

A new "french connection"

[@scipio10000]

@@misiekmisuek4421 More like 'Au Service de la France' or 'OSS 117'.

[@jean-pascalesparceil9008]

As a man of Scottish ancestry, it is rather the Auld Alliance (scots for Old Alliance), the oldest military agreement between two western states, concluded in 1295.

[@scipio10000]

@@jean-pascalesparceil9008 Might check Ian's connections with the Frazier's Clan, since the founder was a Norman merc.. ahem knight.

[@thomasbecker9676]

You mean "Entente Cordiale."

[@MrBandholm]

I can't help but be impressed by Ian getting "access" to these companies (and not forgetting his tour at the ministry of interior).

[@matthewwalker2598]

Wow this is so perfect. "How Its Made" used to be my favorite show seeing all the machining operations and little parts that go into everything. The main reason I fell in love with forgotten weapons was seeing all the engineering that goes into designing firearms. This is like the perfect crossover episode I needed this so badly thank you please keep this going.

[@EvilElecBlanket]

These KZbin channels have basically become what The History Channel was years ago. Thank goodness.

[@matthayward7889]

6:10 For some reason the scope rings being wrapped in wax paper is immensely pleasing to me me

[@gerardblanchard7767]

Merci à toi Ian de nous avoir fait l'honneur de ta visite et pour la promotion de notre production armurière. Great video as usual.

[@mrkeogh]

This is fantastic! Any chance you could get into other European manufacturers? I'd imagine the Czechs would *love* to show you around Brno 😉

[@Simon_Nonymous]

Ideally ones close to a distillery... it'd be one shot after another.

[@colbunkmust]

The majority of CZ's production was moved from Brno to Uherský Brod. Laugo Arms and CZG are located in Prague. Other than FK, I don't think there's much firearms manufacturing to see in Brno aside from a small component owned by CZG that makes break-action rifles and shotguns.

[@petrslavik4356]

I'm signing up! We could give you a tour around our city!

[@mortisCZ]

I would be extatic if I've seen Ian walking through production halls of CZ. :-) I'm so proud of them. :-D

[@DB-yj3qc]

@@mortisCZ You really should too, I love my five CZ's my first pistol was a CZ-75 not many other 9mm pistols would have survived the amount of ammo I've shot though it. What I've shot though it would about fill a box truck. Many weekends for 4 years shooting 1000-2000 plus rounds though it. One of times I had a bullet unseat from the case in magazine. then had it's powder burn when the round in chamber was fired no damage to it or myself. Just a carbon coating a quick cleaning and back running.

[@tonin691]

Welcome to France Ian 🇫🇷! As French man, Us friendly and gun enthusiast I really do appreciate your interest in French weaponry. Cheers !

[@pflmikko]

I think the CEO mentioned manufacturing done few miles down the road and later Ian telling they're back at PGM's own premises few kilometers from manufacturing. I think this small detail shows rather sweet small mutual effort of respect.

[@brucebaxter6923]

Come to Lithgow small arms factory museum in Australia. We can find you a good translator if you need.

[@victuff9765]

We all have issues with the English language, even us English 🤣

[@xgford94]

Mmmm not sure about that “MOUNTAINS NSW” dialect is a very difficult version of Strine. And I’m not sure there are many translations who speak ARIZONA MERCIAN either🤣🤪

[@alluraambrose2978]

lol

[@tituspullo9210]

🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍

[@earthenjadis8199]

@@xgford94 All you need to know is "MAYYTE" and "MOIITE".

[@Tidebo1]

The Frenchiest Frenchman in France

[@london_james]

That man wouldn't speak English

[@RNB833]

Not really. French here and I can attest that most of my peers speak with a worst accent than that. Zi big écate ryfle will come get you if you make fun of our classy accent.

[@harryfaber]

@@london_james There is a good risk that such a chap wouldn't speak French! The 'Frenchiest' folk that I know speak Berrichon.

[@mrkeogh]

@@london_james They'd pretend not to speak English at first to see if you'll try speaking French, then once you've made the effort (and mangled the pronunciation) they'll gladly use English. I've had this happen a few times in France. It's a fair deal! 😄

[@adamtothefuture]

François le Français!

[@LizzyB123]

I do the same work in a shop with a very similar arrangement stateside, but I still enjoy seeing how other people do it. It was very cool of them to allow that kind of access, it's unfortunately a rare thing in this industry.

[@gunsnchoses8309]

Especially in the US with ITAR... but it is fascinating stuff.

[@GunnerAsch1]

@@gunsnchoses8309 Most areospace stuff in the US is NOT made in house, but machined at dozens to hundreds of different shops

[@gunsnchoses8309]

@@GunnerAsch1 yep... I'm intimately familiar with most of the major suppliers (and some of the smaller ones) in the NE US who make components. That said - ITAR is still an issue. All of the smaller shops have to abide by it as well.

[@PlayerSalt]

I cant imagine much more pleasurable than touring in the french countryside eating baguettes \ cheese , drinking wine and touring gun factories

[@wolflegion_]

Perfect video to go with my arrival of Chassepot to Famas from Varusteleka! More French, yes please!

[@semibreve]

First the MR-73, now the PGM, really hitting all the cool French manufacturers!

[@andersjjensen]

Unfortunately both of those have a price tag of "Yes, we precision CNC the ever living fuck out of every component". And that's why we want them so bad... like, did you hear the clicking sound of that bipod?!? My wrist watch doesn't click that consistently :-/

[@victuff9765]

Thanks Ian, it is great to see successful smallarms manufacturing facilities here in Europe and the obvious pride and commitment the owners and company personnel have in their product. It reminds me of the time I spent in Israel at IMI's facilities in 1984 and their enthusiastic staff back then...

[@Noobyara1337]

Can't wait for Ian's tour to Kalashnikov Koncern factories.

[@Jurgen_Wulf]

That would be really nice. But I don't think this is possible in even near future. С этим ковидным режимом точно.

[@scottwatrous]

It's certainly a distant possibility, tho I'm sure there's other factories he needs to check off first before leveling up to face the Kalash boss.

[@ethanwhitney6168]

Ian McCollum AK-10 series review

[@gethplatform2392]

This was amazing. It is really nice that we still have such an amazing industrial "savoir-faire".

[@henrikoldcorn]

Wow, I wasn't expecting there to be more factory tours. Merci beaucoup, François!

[@jonpayne4931]

There's something remarkably satisfying about seeing a CNC gizmo doing its thing.

[@Eliwingerdner]

Yes, unless you programmed the part and don’t trust yourself.

[@classicbandgeek]

@@Eliwingerdner Cut the feed and run it in single-block mode until you see a potential for crash. Once the first part comes out and within tolerance, turn off the optional stops, send it, and grab a coffee 😄

[@Eliwingerdner]

@@classicbandgeek That is good in theory, but in practice I am very paranoid. I used to run large format routers, some programs were very long and I would watch the machine closely the entire run. Machines nearly always only do what you tell them to, and I am definitely flawed.

[@GunnerAsch1]

@@Eliwingerdner I repair CNC machines for a living. I can understand both of your viewpoints...(grin)

[@Tabacish]

@@Eliwingerdner Meh, just simulate the movements, check tool lenghts and go. Unless internal turning with large tools, then just take two steps back and brace for impact...

[@j4ff4c3ks1]

Francois sounds as happy, if not even more so, to have Ian over as Ian is to be over at PGM

[@andersjjensen]

ZOMG! Gun Jesus is going to fondle my best parts and call me a quality manufacturer! UwU

[@philllax1719]

It seems like the whole trip is a French gun mutual admiration society

[@sarkozygaming3629]

Si seulement plus de français regardait ta chaine Ian, t'es génial Gun Jesus!

[@elnyjerkerions4553]

Clairement, c'est une chaîne bien qualitative.

[@amx3748]

La vidéo tombe à pique ! Je cherchais une entreprise où chercher un stage pour mes études , je vais aller soumettre ma candidature à PGM grâce à Ian

[@jeffpunisher7569]

Les vrais amateurs d'armes la regarde ! c'est juste la barrière de la langue qui pause parfois un problème !

[@Zorglub1966]

@@jeffpunisher7569 C'est l'occasion de passer par dessus, ça fait près de 5 ou 6 ans que je suis la chaine, et depuis 2 ans je peux regarder sans les sous titres. C'est une excellent moyen d'apprendre l'anglais.

[@monyclair5357]

On est là.

[@comiketiger]

Interesting. Thank you so much. These are some impressive machines. My dad was in manufacturing and over 50 years ago he worked the first NC machine in that area. He was not just an operator but programmed the work into them. They are amazing. God bless all here.

[@karllambert2350]

Great video ! The way the owner beams with pride while holding his rifle says alot .

[@sh7de553]

They must have found a real gem working with the same contract manufacturer for 20+ years.

[@ptizim]

Thank you Ian for theses tours at Chapuis and PGM sites. The next: Verney-Caron?

[@ooWaffles]

Thank you Ian for showing us the manufacturing side of firearms. Being a machinist I would love to see more videos like this.

[@peterlindstrm2973]

The widespread use of subcontractors - often regionally based - is a strongpoint in europe. Instead of stealing ideas, you will see collaboration and focus on everybody doing what they do best and work in a form of interdependency with a lot of knowledge sharing.

[@NinjaofApathy]

You see this globally/USA as well, although it is somewhat less common to see large groups clustered in small local areas.

[@zeuss194]

Hello, For some historical context, Haute-Savoie used to be the "go to" for swiss watch manufacturer looking for "cheap high quality labor". The area was well know for both precision and mass lathe work for aeronautics and automotive industrie before . Then globalisation happen ... and a lots of compagnie closed down. So only the one specialised into premium grade stuff and "closed loop buisness" manage to survive

[@herosstratos]

This is not just about a rifle, this is a representation of how industrial production works.

[@LN997-i8x]

What a delightful man, his enthusiasm is fantastic!

[@julian75411]

I was lucky enough to tour Smith and Wesson over in Springfield, MA about 10 years ago. (Imo best school field trip ever) Love these tour videos!

[@dscrappygolani7981]

I like this new series of factory tours.

[@infin1ty850]

I absolutely love these factory videos you've been putting out. I watch a bunch of parts fabrication videos as well so this kind of stuff is right up my alley.

[@fredericlepeltier3435]

As a French : Welcome and sorry for our poor level in english and our accent. LOL And glad to see you go back abroad to entertain and educate us. Two thumbs up 🤣

[@zachv1942]

Love on how you go out of your way to highlight the manufacturing side.

[@Jugend88139]

Salut a toi Ian 😉🤙Bienvenue dans ta seconde patrie et profite bien de ton séjour! Super vidéo comme d'habitude

[@nachiketasahu7258]

Good to see the manufacturer so open about their process

[@steveclarke6257]

Ultima ratio regum = ultimate (final) argument of kings

[@monyclair5357]

I saw some old bronze cannon made under Louis XIV in Strasbourg, and the same advice was on them.

[@Simon_Nonymous]

@@monyclair5357 that I think is where the saying comes from, and you beat me to it Steve Clarke to translate it!

[@steveclarke6257]

@@Simon_Nonymous a friend sent me a photo on social media of a canon in a museum. I was a little confused at first then noticed it was the similar to the latin on UK coinage. Carolius Secudus, Dei Gratia ....... Britanae, Hibernia et Galiu.... Which is "Charles II, by the grace of (god king of) Britain Ireland and France"

[@Oblithian]

I am going to put Ultima ratio deus on an asteroid.

[@mikaeldekayrosarl5009]

@Ian - Please let us know next time you'll be close to Switzerland, we are on the other side of the Geneva lake and would be happy to show you our firearm company and some products we have developped (and eat some good cheese in Valais). By the way, we are the importer for PGM for Switzerland @François, we have a new surprise for you next time ;) Have a great one M.

[@jonniez62]

I can spend all day watching CNC machines

[@foxtrotromeo25]

Loving these manufacturer visits. It adds another whole dimension to the channel. Great stuff, Ian!

[@monyclair5357]

Merci aux gars de chez PGM. Pro Game Masters, Ultimate Ratio ... Vous êtes des bons je dirais ^^ Et à voir le sourire, j'imagine combien ça doit être sympa de causer avec vous.

[@internetexplorer1057]

Blessed be those scope rings, may they retain the scope they hold in place accurate for eternity, for our Messiah has given them His Holy touch.

[@pihlrau]

With bare hands, without glowes...

[@burlatsdemontaigne6147]

Re: Scope rings. Still nothing better than waxed paper for wrapping up gun parts. Some things just work.

[@BenNeusky]

Reste chez nous IAN on t'aime ! Stay here (in France) IAN, we love you !

[@unknownpleasures_nic]

This is such a wholesome video. So much passion behind this rifles

[@patrickseaman]

LOVE factory tours! Thanks Ian!

[@CokeLoverJohn]

So happy Ian is doing these hoping to see more of these tours. Especially with these smaller brands who really care about what they make.

[@Tom_-]

Probably some of the best content I've seen in years.

[@highlandoutsider]

3:48 I loved to think that they both just took a short stroll down the road chatting away while one of them cradles a rifle 😅

[@JeKramxel]

Really awesome stuff, Ian. That tour really explains with PGM have such a high reputation, really top of the line manufacturing and assembly!

[@monkeysarecool1036]

Thanks for the awesome factory tours Ian, sadly i've learned more about the French firearms industry with your vids than anywhere else in my country. Keep at it mon ami!

[@RalfyCustoms]

Simply wonderful Ian, thank you for sharing

[@UnUnNi1ium]

I'm guessing PGM put a lot of time and effort into their engineering drawings ? (Resulting in good build to print subcontracting ?). Also a good and long-lasting supplier relationship helps. Is Ian currently touring Europe or France ?

[@johnfraser8116]

Fascinating episode. Thanks. It's mesmerizing to watch the lathe wark.

[@Chezeehat]

That feeling you have when you see them circumventing the device deliberatly designed to stop the maching from working WITH THE DOOR OPEN!!!

[@mikehipperson]

I bet gun Jesus had to empty his pockets after that tour?

[@rickden8362]

Although subcontracting when you're small is a time honored procedure, in some parts of Europe companies maintain this relationship instead of expanding inhouse and creating new jobs. This aversion to creating new jobs is because laying-off/firing employees is so heavily penalized(punished) companies, specially small ones avoid it if possible.

[@brian5832]

That opening shot is beautiful.

[@KingLuke65]

That dude looks so happy just showing off his guns!!

[@johnmoorefilm]

It’s beautiful to see a man happy in what he is doing. Ian, you are a very naturally gifted presenter and story teller, thank you.

[@yujinnya]

I like how Ian carefully places everything he touched back, exactly as it was before.

[@sjowners]

He's a gunsmith and a machinist.

[@LD-Orbs]

"Respect the tools."

[@yujinnya]

@@sjowners Yeah, I know that we could not expect any less from him. I just stroke me how different this is from a lot of the people I know.

[@andersjjensen]

The way the bipod clicked just sounded sooo slick! If that much care and precision went into the freaking bipod I wouldn't sweat it if I was told to have my life rely on the proper functioning of the rest of the rifle. "Sorry, we can't adjust our machines to do worse than +/- 0.0001mm. If you want more sloppy tolerances than that perhaps you should consider getting it manufactured in China?"

[@OptimusSledge]

I don't want to start an argument about which channels are better, but TFB TV recently had a video touring the KelTec factory to see how their guns are thrown together. Ian's now touring a second arms manufacturer that precisely crafts some of the finest firearms available. Maybe if James put some proper pants on, better companies would invite him in.

[@JumaiPL]

Keltec is literally the best firearms company. Nobody else has balls to do interesting stuff, but I guess that might be up to the coke trains keltec is famous for.

[@austinhughes6852]

It’s really cool seeing.How different guns are made.In different countries.

[@matthew9256]

Just as I start my break. Briiiiliant stuff.

[@Felenari]

Really liked the video. I love watching technical stuff and this was the perfect blend of tech and pew.

[@thegoldencaulk2742]

I hope this sets a trend of Ian visiting more and larger manufacturers.

[@andersjjensen]

The larger ones are the ones who want to keep secrets. There is absolutely no secret in "Yes, we CNC every part and hand check them with micrometers". But bending a piece of second rate sheet steel as fast as possible, using as little energy as possible while making sure as few as possible are defects... that's worth millions.

[@williamdixon8283]

I have always been fascinated by the work feed speeds of various metals. Aluminum, Steel, Brass, they all work wear at different speeds and must be run at different tooling speeds. Always wonder about how many parts get tossed figuring out the correct feeds?

[@Thelothuo]

there do exist equations to determine good feed rates, or tables if you need a quick answer, and then engineers to inspect parts and see which way to nudge the speed of each op (if you feel you need that good of a surface finish)

[@ludo4540]

Hey welcome in France ! We're really proud to receive you ! And thank you for showing French precision firearms !

[@SuperYellowsubmarin]

It is worth mentionning that this region of France and nearby Switzerland are well known for vert accurate machining of mechanical components down to clock and surgical size and precision. So there is a wealth of very good potential subcontractors at their door. Although as you said quality control is of utmost importance in this business.

[@mohammadnibb1623]

I wish he could go to Germany and do the same kind of video with HK

[@OptimusSledge]

Beretta would be great, just because they've been around for nearly 500 years.

[@FlukeHawkins]

He did some videos at HK USA- not quite the same factory view but he did get his hands on some weird stuff. That's where he shot the G11 video.

[@alterego157]

He is banned from Germany

[@AGS363]

@@alterego157 No. You are mistaking him with Karl from InRange.

[@motog6436]

@@AGS363 hahaha how did Karl get banned from Germany?

[@nolanfoutz3472]

I think we can all say we love this video and would also love to see more like this in the future

[@Sequoia204]

Another French factory?! A moment of silence for Ian, for he has clearly died and gone to heaven!

[@RonJeremy514]

And Jesus has come once again to our land and we gave our lord nice presents and we enjoy that he enjoys our armament. Love you Ian. Next time we should massively protest to give you a diplomatic passport or something because your "baguetteryship" is showing.

[@StrangerOman]

Tour videos are always great content. Love it. :)

[@johnunderwood43]

Pretty! Thanks Ian, I really enjoy this kind of content. Very fine informative segment.

[@MSUbulldog21]

I love these factory tour videos!!

[@Ming-Chan]

Ian is my favorite Oui-aboo

[@vchalmel]

Damn, first Manurhin, then PGM, hope you are heading to Verney-Carron to check the VCD line next !

[@happyhaunter_5546]

this looks like my work but with a real budget...very lovely! Thanks to PGM for giving us a look!

[@FoFoxhound]

Thank you Ian for all your French guns videos.

[@lukas1392]

Ian, its really interesting to see how guns are manufactured. Now, I'm waiting to see you visiting Poland and Radom gun facility.

[@carlosfabricioalf]

Congratulations. This is the perfect example of when a company recognizes a job very well done, a serious and independent professional, and, above all, impartial.

[@brianfoster4434]

Great video. Happy to see you are able to travel internationally again.

[@KMcKaig72]

Ah, love to see machine tools get the respect they deserve. Ian touring gun factories anywhere is awesome.

[@MyTv-]

Must say that the outside video are in a outstanding quality! :)

[@othellotyrant3152]

How efficient and versatile is this company? The ability to receive raw materials, store and ship finished products, plus working on multiple projects. Great tour Ian, you seemed more excited than the ceo.

[@ArtyTheta]

As a mechanical engineering student, very interested in both production technologies and firearms, thank you for the great content

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you , Ian .