GARAND THUMB PROVES AK’S ARE SUPERIOR

[@BrandonHerrera]

Thanks for watching guys! What did you think about the ice test? Did it actually prove anything? Let me know down in the comments! Thanks to Established Titles for sponsoring this video! They’re also extending their New Years sale just for you guys. So go to establishedtitles.com/garand and use promo code “Garand” to save an extra 10% today! Come follow me on Twitch and get Tarkov drops tomorrow! twitch.tv/therealbrandonherrera

[@mendelmarozov888]

Hi thanks for all the vids

[@hiimjoshclips5861]

I’m not sure haven’t watched yet, but I’m sure it’ll be awesome

[@philipvanheerden7443]

#akgnotificationsquad

[@dylannesbitt9605]

When aug vidya

[@aidenfinney3106]

It proved that an ak is the most reliable even in impossible circumstances

[@PhoenixT70]

"First of all: a lot of those guns are way better than military grade" made me spit out my drink.

[@RevampReborn]

It’s true

[@hardwirecars]

civilian hears military grade :) military hears military grade :(

[@asdf7219]

Your standard issue military grade rifle was made by the lowest bidder.

[@trapperscout2046]

@@hardwirecars In the military, we fix things just enough so the next guy who uses it thinks that he broke it. That goes for guns too.

[@trapperscout2046]

@@asdf7219 And so is every building in a military base

[@AdministrativeResults]

Bro, Micah and Charlie are like carbon copy gun hipsters.

[@brianpetty7852]

are they twins?

[@alaskajohn907]

Admin why do I feel like you look like a hipster on your days off camera :D

[@JustSumGuy01]

@@alaskajohn907 Dude's growing what is obviously a 70s porn stache

[@joem527]

Permission to use this as a band name?

[@AdministrativeResults]

@@alaskajohn907 because I am

[@TwoPlusTwoEqualsFive32]

I love the term "Military grade" as a sign of quality, when in reality most actual military equipment is from the cheapest bidder that can get the job done.

[@aceboogie3086]

I agree, but Hi-Point doesn’t have any military contracts (that I know of and hope not lol) but that term is used very loosely. In my mind, if they say that, that’s everything but like .22 lol. I love our gun laws. Think they’re enforced great and make me proud to be an American

[@kmf1392]

Just like Ford trucks made with “military grade aluminum” and I’m just here trying to figure out what military vehicles aren’t made out of steel.

[@sixwingproductions]

@@kmf1392 bradley

[@Birdy890]

@@kmf1392 M113 Sheridan Some variants of Stryker

[@zack9912000]

not how that works but what ever you believe

[@SuperClarkeyboy]

I'm from the UK and I'm totally jealous you guys get to own and shoot guns. I wish we could still do stuff like that. Love your channel dude

[@duesexnightcore2621]

How do you think we australians feel?

[@curtisevans8413]

@@duesexnightcore2621 Our gun laws are worse than yours...

[@63topher02]

I mess with my British boyfriend about that

[@MrBuns-yi2hk]

You can too in the land of freedom.

[@alistairhackney]

You know we can own from .22lr upto .50 cal, right?😊

[@MikJ132]

My favorite part was that the SA-58 OSW went through it like a champ on both tests. Love that shorty CQB FAL.

[@nejinaji]

But it only fired the chambered shot on the mega freeze test

[@joshstanton267]

@@nejinaji who lives in Antarctica??

[@nejinaji]

@@joshstanton267 doesn't change that that isn't how it went down

[@bfgsnyky2307]

@@nejinaji says more about the mag than the actual firearm tho

[@dimondlord11]

It was actually -55 f last night at my house

[@Eric-ed1zl]

As an austrian i am legally required to note that the AUG was as good as the AKs

[@antkoz6370]

Noted. That is all.

[@l.h.9747]

true, true

[@SerpentineJack99]

Man an AUG loaded with Swiss tungsten 5.56. Drools

[@hardwirecars]

austrians make some damn fine firearms and one really bad dude.

[@socialmedia5534]

Thank you for the Glocks

[@lmaoxd1293]

For anyone wondering the Russian guy was buying old wooden crates to use as firewood, but these crates ended up being filled with aks

[@memesfromdeepspace1075]

ITS what he say . But we know what the real story'.😏

[@notatrollbutanorceacenato4782]

Было такое☝️☺️

[@crashfields14]

Anyone have the seller's contact info? Asking for a friend.

[@edim108]

IRL Loot Boxes lmao 😂 If not for the current situation in Ukraine, I'd start buying Russian firewood...

[@shadowlord0162]

the aks do fire and have wood on them, the term firewood seems somewhat accurate

[@AzraelBlackstar]

Steyr AUG's are insanely well made workhorses. Many original run AUG's are still in service. Ton of modular options, even field-changeable to other modes. Great piece of gear.

[@shmokeyquinn9218]

Ew bulpup

[@mikasmackevicius1182]

I like how Brandon's gun wall is slowly turning into a cursed gun showcase.

[@adinjansen2759]

weeell the mosin is pretty cool

[@jonathantheunacceptable4259]

Where's the boom tube?!

[@Pl4sm4Ro4ch]

need a blunderbuss back there

[@vilneas6358]

The ugg boot fun doesn't help

[@gordonhoth8597]

My question is why he’s not doing the Ak”50” in 12.7x108?

[@BearInThaWoods]

Brandon has now ascended and will now be referred to as "AK Lord" for he is no simple guy

[@765outdoors]

Brandon the AK lord needs to see and reply to this… just saying

[@matthewhall7976]

@@765outdoors I second this motion.. In the name of the lord of AK we pray..👍❤️👍 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@jeremywolfe6929]

the AK Jesus

[@brendanr1525]

Well, because purchased honorary/noble titles are a scam, and anyone is just as much of a Lord, why not - call yourself "Space Cowboy" if you want.

[@thejollygoodrodger8465]

In a Demo Ranch vid, he became AK Jesus.

[@co9221]

As a Brit, I have a big problem with US gun laws. They're too restrictive.

[@AuburnTigers111]

Amen

[@ObservationofLimits]

As an American, I agree.

[@NPzed]

We will grant an honorary American in spirit award for your patriotism!

[@co9221]

Defend that 2A with your life my Yank friends, it's so much bigger than just firearms. First they'll take the guns, then they'll take your freedom. Over here we can't carry anything to defend ourselves, we can't properly defend ourselves in our home, we can't even speak freely on the internet ffs. The US is really is the home of freedom.

[@co9221]

@@NPzed I am honoured 🙏 Now, how do I get that green card?

[@mrjw7398]

Glad you showed appreciation to us Brits who respect your 2nd amendment. The UK people who say it should be scrapped are the same ppl who'd say we can't interfere in other countries business

[@iladelproductions8820]

Its just pure jealousy! "If I can't have it no one should" mentality. My brother's the same way, like it's my fault hes a felon lol...

[@thejason755]

Ironically, they’re also the same types who think the americans were too mean to the british in the revolutionary war

[@iladelproductions8820]

@@thejason755 huh? I never heard that one before,what nonsense...

[@chrismario6371]

I'm pro gun but I'm not pro going into other countries... do you think Iraq was time well spent, what about Afghanistan... maybe it's for the best YOU don't have guns

[@mrjw7398]

@@chrismario6371 just to clarify, when I say interfere in other countries business, I'm referring to people who try to tell Americans they should ban guns, basically tell them what's laws they should and shouldn't have. I'm not talking about interventions

[@justsomerando6551]

How to scare an AK guy: Mud Test How to scare an AR guy: Cold Test

[@johnnycampbell7691]

Vz58 very interesting firearm Czech it out.

[@muxahx3096]

dust test require 😜

[@norwardradtke1361]

@@muxahx3096 yeah apparently the Russian guy who is the head of the AK development team said they do all three in succession and then see if it still fires.

[@Dcm193]

@@muxahx3096 ak still loses to the ar .

[@muxahx3096]

@@Dcm193 🤣

[@reaganpolasek2739]

Brandon talking about baby bulletproof abilities: "I can't get through that with a straight face" My brain: "neither could the bullet"

[@deaconvelos8352]

This one wins the internet this week 😂

[@Ember6A]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@travish4045]

🤔😳

[@gusmc2220]

Brandon is now LITERALLY a meme LORD lol

[@mr_hodges6359]

I love how Garand Thumbs new vid just pulled uno reverse card...the comeback of the ARs. Honestly thought the AKs would come out on top.

[@DailyCorvid]

Personally I don't see the use in arguing for a weapon that nobody can find to guy! So even though I much prefer AK47's, since you can't seem to find one for love nor money it's gonna be the AR15's day.

[@thesultanofswing8706]

To be fair, we don't engage in trench warfare anymore. I think your gun is going to get cold more often than it's going to get buried in mud.

[@TheSatchrox]

So... For the AK50 to be a viable AK doesn't that mean it would also have to be soaked in water, left in below freezing temperatures overnight, and still cycle?🤔

[@matthewgalasso1087]

don't tempt him we don't need another "Kentucky incident". 😂

[@jared.p240]

@Khan Chabrak 😂

[@davidweikle9921]

@Khan Chabrak maybe you can buy the airsoft version

[@TheSatchrox]

@Khan Chabrak what they don't know....

[@TurtleStranger]

Yes. Obviously

[@williamdelahunty3677]

AK guys: We poured pebbles into the receiver and it still fires. Everyone else: But why?

[@maxichris5134]

To prove that it will work regardless ?

[@TheSundayShooter]

@@maxichris5134 Just don't pour mud

[@evanf1443]

@@TheSundayShooter didn’t Brandon bury an ak in the mud for a month before?

[@TheColosiss]

Until one gets wedged in the trigger group...

[@Null3656Null]

😂😂😂😂

[@nm9172]

As a Swiss citizen, I do not feel offended when you refer to us „Europeans“. Switzerland has great gunlaws and an even greater gun community. Sportshooting is a traditional Sport in our tiny little country (we also have good connection to Russia, most of their civilian AKs are avaible here).

[@williamlacosse4197]

There are some rumors that float around about the gun laws and such in Switzerland. Is it true that your populace is actually quite well armed? As in most households have at least one firearm and a trained user. I’ve also heard most people who own guns train their family members on how to use them as well.

[@jamesward6460]

As a Brit I am supremely jealous of your gun laws but your car and driving laws leave a little to be desired but admittedly your train system has no parallel in the world!!

[@nm9172]

@@williamlacosse4197 yes, these rumors are true. We are quite well armed and even better trained. Every Swiss man has to do service in the army and therefore keeps his rifle at home.

[@nm9172]

@@jamesward6460 true true

[@commiecrusher]

And you make some of the finest firearms on earth. Love my K31. Too poor for anything else.

[@andrewlipscomb9800]

"Now we're in the boss level" 2 months later and that aged beautiful

[@treyhollingshead9102]

When he said “I’m a lord in your country”. This is the most AK sentence ever spoken.

[@adammc86]

Established titles have no legal bearing. $50 on a bit of paper.

[@dtmelanson]

From this and other tests I have seen: The AR wins against mud. It is a rough tie between the two platforms against dust/fine dirt. The AK wins against ice. Both will function well if maintained in any reasonable fashion.

[@DevDog67]

Which is why you need both types of rifles. And it's the reason I'm looking into getting an AKM now.

[@misguidedsaint3693]

That’s why I have both. Though I do definitely prefer the ak

[@Filius_Tonitrui]

Well, the AK only loses to mud easily if it’s safety is off, witch is also the case if an AK goes through an ice test with its safety off so yeah.

[@Mikyll1969]

I've always been an AR guy, probably related to my usage of the platform in the military version. At the same time, I have forever had a fascination with the AK platform as well, and think that both have their place and uses. Now I just need to figure out how to scrape up the money for a SCAR and not end up divorced in the process

[@baraboo-nb7hv]

Yeah every mud test i seen where it failed, the safety was down while ar dust cover was closed. Testing for the stupid by the stupid. Safety on an ak also serves as a dust, mud, shit cover.

[@erics320]

On the first item i remember a story from an old german veteran who was at stalingrad in WW2. He had to leave his weapons outside when he went inside a bunker. If he took the gun with him inside, the very cold gun would become wet with condensation and freeze up solid once outside again. They learned that the hard way.

[@joshuapowell2675]

My theory is that the AR failed the ice test for the same reason it won the mud test. AKs have more gaps around the bolt carrier which likely lets the water drain out and lets mud in. ARs have tight seals which keeps mud out but also keeps water in. So while it let the AR blow through the mud, more water stayed in the bolt assembly and froze. Obviously the selector switch on the AK is more robust regardless too

[@Sunrie]

The ice test, and most others, are like tier lists in fighting games: The general public is too crap for it to matter and will never see the advantages.

[@joshuajoaquin5099]

agree, i mean reliability is needed but that thing happening to avery grunt is kinda hard to happen

[@85blutch]

@@joshuajoaquin5099 the average grunt has way more chances to encounter conditions similar to a mud test, and the AR wins this one every time

[@jameson1239]

@@85blutch until your in Alaska

[@G-Mastah-Fash]

@@joshuajoaquin5099 The average grunt would get cold weather gun lube issued to him which would probably fix the problem.

[@tetrobro5182]

I feel called out. *spins XD-9* Yet I cannot argue what you say.

[@jaydunbar7538]

The thing with the ice test, as someone who lives in Northern MN and regularly hunts in sub zero temps the surprise was not that most weapons failed, the surprise was that anything worked at all. It's also a nearly irrelevant test, which to anyone who actually listens to the words in the video before ragging on the internet was more or less stated by him in the video.

[@hardwirecars]

as much as heat can screw things up nothing stops things dead in its tracks like ice cold i mean it blows my mind that a computer can get to cold to function i mean its way down there considering we use liquid helium to cool over clocked rigs but still ice can lock up a pc at a point even with 0 moving parts now.

[@fieldmarshalbaltimore1329]

I live in southern MN, what town are you in? Also yeah my ARs work just fine in this weather if it doesn't get soaked in water? I can't think of a real life situation where the garand thumb thing would happen?

[@Echo_Charlie]

@@fieldmarshalbaltimore1329 I suppose if you set a hot gun down in the snow and then sleep for the night maybe...

[@grngrss265]

It's warmer in Siberia than here today.

[@andrewlitvinov7266]

The first test is somewhat reasonable. Getting some snow on your gun, letting it melt and then leaving the gun in the cold for a bit is a realistic scenario.

[@burningsinner1132]

Fun fact about KS-23: It's got rubber slug option. However, it snaps ribs like a twig at 80 metres for anyone wearing less than class 3 protective vest, so it's more of a novelty item.

[@skeltonslay8er781]

Novelty or not, I want one

[@NinjaofApathy]

You have some odd ideas of what constitutes a "novelty item" -Everyones Ribs

[@GeassX]

"Less-than-lethal" rubber slug - AKA "If I'm within rock throwing distance, this will displace your heart, and all of your blood, out of your body."

[@envygd4902]

Really? It's that powerful? At this point just shoot the fucker lol

[@sumvs5992]

I doubt the people equipped with them were taught it, but aren't you supposed to ricochet rubber rounds?

[@GrumpyCanoe]

As an Ar guy personally, I have been enlightened; I like seeing what environments and conditions rifles can and cannot handle. Is it not the most realistic test? Yes. Does it make you think? Definitely.

[@filmandfirearms]

Funny, when Kalashnikov did this test themselves a couple years ago and came up with the exact same results, everyone said it was rigged in favor of their own guns. Now, it seems they were actually trying to test the gun because knowing the limits of your own gun is useful when designing future weapons

[@finndabwey3093]

WHODA FUCKIN THUNK!!!

[@jsn1252]

It'd be nice to know precisely how the failures occured and how it could be corrected. If it were just water freezing around the hammer, you'd think that would've all failed.

[@finndabwey3093]

@@Charon-5582 Vulcan is brrrrrrrrrrt

[@milanstepanek4185]

A gun designed to defend a country that annually turns into millions of square kms of frozen wasteland does well in freezing conditions.. and somehow that is a surprise to a lot of people. The big trigger guard - glove accesibility, the big selector lever - more leverage to get it moving when frozen and actually be able to operate it at all in heavy gloves.. and many other such compromises that make it a shit gun for a sunny day at the range, lo-drag hi-speed never hitting the dirt style of use. But its near perfect as something designed in the 40s to be mass produced for a huge army of conscripts that have to roll around in the dirt which depending on the season and region of Russia can commonly be: almost liquid, sand, frozen, actual swamp or even more fucking frozen. Fun times were had by the Wehrmacht when the knee-deep, all-covering liquid river of mud went straight into the frozen-as-hell stage pretty much overnight.

[@EllenbergW]

As a European, is it insane how many guns you guys can and do have? Yes, insanely awesome!

[@fatdelinquent85]

true

[@russellcoggs266]

i agree

[@pimenjoyer.221]

Not for long depending on the peoples will.

[@cobrastrike1491]

join us join us

[@alexdumitrescu1326]

Depends where you are living in Europe.

[@MacMeaties]

As a Scots Irish man who can access AKs as easily as phoning the right person all I have to say about UK and Irish gun laws is "that's cute, didn't stop The RA or the UDA now did it?".

[@freshyyd2584]

Tiocfaidh ar la

[@manupontheprecipice6254]

*Kinky Boots and Come Out Ye Black and Tans intensifies*

[@bobby7953]

@@freshyyd2584 Is that Irish?

[@eagletuba9362]

Neither did your little Armalite

[@longbow6416]

*nods in agreement*

[@Edouard_Mass]

On the subject of having a lackluster rifle in 7.62x39 my favorite rifle is my SKS-M that takes ak mags, its surprisingly reliable and it’s a ban era oddity so it serves as a reminder or how either party can ultimately screw is out of our gun rights.

[@nathanjordan1782]

Brandon talking shit about making bullpups while the KalashniBren stares at him from the wall is excellent

[@longbow6416]

The gun knows its a red headed stepchild. He tells it to keep its head down in the backseat when checking into hotels even though guns stay free...

[@thewatcher611]

I've found that asking about the AK-50 is like pushing the button on the elevator. It won't happen faster, but it makes me feel better, and gives me something to do!

[@reinbeers5322]

Everyone always asks "Where's the AK-50", but nobody ever asks "How's the AK-50"

[@zh650]

Why is the AK-50?

[@jacobstgelais25]

@@zh650 when's the AK 50?

[@anthonyoer4778]

Or the crosswalk button...I know you pushed but I need to press it too.

[@PURPLECATDUDE7734]

It makes sense, the features that make the AR more resilient in mud make it less tolerant to ice. The AK makes sense as a platform designed for Russian users where extreme cold is a significant environmental concern.

[@HaloDude557]

@@BigSmartArmed wrong. Go research the topic before you state something stupid next time

[@snek9353]

@@BigSmartArmed Your name is wrong, BigDumbArmed.

[@JacksonGonzalez2003]

Wrong. I will not elaborate

[@snek9353]

Yup, but the AR can be made tolerant to ice with the right oils. The AK can't be made tolerant to mud.

[@Dandysithlord]

yeah but don't forget Russia literally has a "mud" season

[@shalomsrugo6058]

Garand thumb muddy rifles test: AR wins, AK fails Brandon: "Um, well, I hope you guys know a good self harm, um, hotline that we can call"

[@ekscalybur]

You may think the Garand Thumb Ice test kinda irrelevant, but I've witnessed the effects of it in person in the 'balmy' temperatures of just around 30 degrees F. Range day, after a snow and there's freezing rain. I saw my ejection port cover freeze open and the selector switch get pretty stiff to operate. Steel and aluminum will NOT hold heat and tight tolerances and water tight are VERY different things. It told me that even in those not severe temps if there's a lot of moisture around, extra maintenance will be required for my weapon.

[@modarkthemauler]

Was just gonna comment that a firefight in a snowstorm makes the gun wet, and well water freezes in the cold.

[@Conserpov]

Simply going into a warm building causes a cold gun to collect moisture that, when you go back outside, freezes up. So, no need for snowstorm or rain or dropping the gun into a puddle or something like that for this to happen.

[@Arkanic]

I would love to see GT's test done with graphite lube on everything, might make all the difference if the ice can't stick. Of course big chunks of ice in the FCG can kill anything and you can't really control where the ice is going to form.

[@Bacteriophagebs]

You know what I didn't see in that Garand Thumb video? An SKS. Because everyone knows it would pass. SKS master race!

[@mountainpa6782]

Steel and aluminum will not hold heat and tight tolerances and water tight are very different things.

[@robbiewood68]

The story I remember reading years ago was that a Russian man bought what were supposed to be a bunch of empty wooden crates for firewood. Except they weren't all empty.

[@leoaddeo2604]

After getting an SKS for Christmas, I have to suggest streaming the 4 hrs cleaning the cosmoline off one of those damn things for your 2 mil special. That would be hilarious.

[@jbaldy1327]

God, the horror of those 4 hours i had to endure when i bought my sks

[@Bacteriophagebs]

I got a Yugo SKS from Big 5 Sporting Goods. They're based in Kalifornia, so they'd spot-welded a half-pound (at least) "muzzle brake" over the grenade launcher attachment to comply with CA law. As part of that process (I'm guessing), they'd cleaned the gun for me. Removing the "muzzle brake" took like 10 minutes with a file and a Dremel.

[@daprophessor4201]

Bruh cosmoline is a nightmare

[@tob2603]

"Now we're in a boss round" That aged like milk in microwave

[@DesertDuc]

To be fair (to be faiah) the Kalashnikov Group already did an AK vs AR ice test a year ago, and their concise synopsis was "these rifles perform best in the conditions they were designed for. Which rifle is right for you depends on what you require from it." InRange already showed that the AR beats the AK in mud and that both do acceptable in dust, and KG and now Garand Thumb showed the AK beats the AR in cold/ice. Doesn't take a genius to predict that outcome.

[@taylorsims7080]

To be faaaaaiiii, it was a kinda cool video.

[@DG-pk3fh]

Yeah but the Cold weather is a way more realistic scenario than getting globs of mud inside your gun, then again it's easy to pop off the dust cover to shake or wipe off the mud from an AK.

[@ShizawnSanders]

@@DG-pk3fh yeah, that's a difference of opinion. How often are you gonna fall in a lake in zero degree Temps? How often is the American military soilders going to crawl through mud? Obviously both have strengths and weaknesses. Also, if you fall in a lake in freezing Temps your at danger of dying just as much as the enemy.

[@randomidiot8142]

It's arguably much easier to douse your weapon in light fuel and light it on fire to melt the ice or throw it under the hood of a vehicle to warm it than it is to detail clean the crevices of debris. 🤷‍♂️ But we do need a new upper and lower with lots of room like an AK so it can be the goat it was always meant to be. /S, just a little.

[@hardwirecars]

@@DG-pk3fh tell that to the people that realized we needed to make the ar/m4 platform after vietnam where mud and shit was realized to be almost everywhere even places that didnt have ice and shit.

[@octaviusnorvelantis8934]

The main thing I took away was all the optics and accessories preformed flawlessly on both tests.

[@ricdandel1145]

Except the sling. 😁

[@derekdavis8054]

What good is accessories when it doesn't go pew...

[@fvckcen5ortube147]

@@derekdavis8054 underbarrel flamethrower

[@fvckcen5ortube147]

@@elle4702 Why are you like this?

[@derekdavis8054]

@@fvckcen5ortube147 I figured he was for the single shot 22...

[@andycopeland7051]

"It straight up fucks." I'm gonna use that expression now

[@weaponx623]

4:29 Well that aged like milk.

[@pucebracelet2214]

thought it was just cringe, turns out its also a scam. love it when things i hate turn out to be bad

[@yeetusdeletus9818]

Wish creators would do more research on who they let sponsor them. But also I understand, money is money and demonetization is a bitch.

[@conanu4857]

I love how this is #10 on trending for gaming Recreational shooting really is a wonderful sport (if you can afford the ammo)

[@arnavsharma9614]

Brandon- how do i celebrate 2 million subs Me - ak 50 video

[@judgementgaming3270]

Honestly, it would be super cool if you did a beginner AK video showing (in your opinion) what the best AK to buy is if you're getting into the platform for the first time. And/or you could do a video on the best AKs to buy at various different price points.

[@LeverKing44]

WASR 10 is all you’ll ever need

[@galvanizeddreamer2051]

@@LeverKing44 Aren't WASR 10s like 1200 USD now?

[@CMasta121]

Psa gf3

[@MinnesotaWoodsman23]

Anything Zastava. Fuck WASRs this isn't 2004 and you can't get em for 400 bucks anymore

[@thekamotodragon]

if you'd like a high quality first AK, you're probably looking for a milled one that's from a soviet/eastern block country, i suggest an Arsenal Sam7, they'ye made in Bulgaria and are machined by hand, although they're a little pricey at $2k.

[@thatguybrody4819]

fun fact, someone tried the ice block test on a Hi-Point and it passed the test.

[@V3ct0r_24]

As a Brit, it’s so satisfying to listen to an AK or AR ring out. Wish we had the same laws of firearms as you do

[@Frillex8900]

Living in the UK and knowing that Brandon is a lord here makes it worth staying here

[@christopherlee627]

He'd fit well into Boris's government.

[@Malva597]

Brandon: The AK-50 doesn't work. Me: Nyet, it cycles. Rifle is fine.

[@pops_approved]

2 million sub special idea: firing a round from all your AKs at a AR, or maybe do a compilation of all your slow motion shooting videos from all the guns you’ve used on your journey to 2 million. Thanks for all the content and laughs, this is one Brit that appreciate your content. Have a good year man 👍🏻

[@THESLlCK]

cringey AR hate from AK kids never ends

[@slapmynuts5381]

You say "kids" yet you have a racecar pfp, if anyone is the kid. it's you.

[@THESLlCK]

@@slapmynuts5381 not a race car clown

[@Skittlz-BVF]

@@THESLlCK I dunno man it looks like a race car to me

[@gorilla_with_jetpack4102]

Three words. In no particular number. Functional AK-47 Ceiling Fan Complete and utterly horrifying Dr. Frankenfucked AK-47 ceiling fan. A device bordering on Monty Python level uselessness and buffoonery, and Mad Max level necessity. The cursed gun images will blacken the skies.

[@mr_e_mc2]

I think your SCAR needs a Pumpkin Spice Latte to go with that Ugg boot of a stock :)

[@ntplays8801]

#11 trending for gaming. The guy at youtube that put that tag deserves an A for effort.

[@malcolmbuehler5619]

How to celebrate 2 million? You know Brandon, you already know what we want

[@RRTSBloodyknife]

i want ak 338

[@fushigiwiggles7925]

AK 50!

[@skflwphgaawfas7402]

I want ak 500 magnum

[@gitupmechavvy2569]

Ak 30mm

[@viktor0302]

Brandon, the answer to your question - it was in an article a couple years ago. A man was selling "empty wooden military crates" for cheap. This guy in some village bought the crates to use for firewood. Turned out they were full of AK's. He told the authorities, hence an article was written about it.

[@fieldmarshalbaltimore1329]

I wouldn't have said anything lol

[@viktor0302]

@@fieldmarshalbaltimore1329 I think most of us who watch this channel wouldn't have said anything 😂🤣

[@williambutliquor1257]

0:09 Boss round completed. We've ascended

[@ideletedmymr.kientzelchann566]

I love how you just called out one of the most upsetting things that causes channels to die, it's honestly sad. Much love Brandon Herrera, stay real and keep up the good content👍

[@rascoehunter3608]

I find it funny that this video is number 6 on trending for gaming.

[@oscarrmz576]

Imagine saying the slightest negative thing to Brandon and getting smacked with the "are you a lord ?... I didn't think so"

[@shotgunjackalQ]

Imagine if the response was " I have 2 lord titles in Scotland and 1 in Wales. I also have property on the moon and have 7 stars named after me. Do you?"

[@raifsevrence]

@@shotgunjackalQ The final boss of replies: I see your lordship and raise you my Duchy: For I am Duke Chad of Messier 31.

[@MysteriousGecko82]

AR: Can’t perform in sub zero conditions AK: can’t shoot sub MOA groups Both have their advantages and disadvantages

[@AGnorTheChannel]

One of my friends from the UK saw one documentary on Flint and changed her mind on guns - she still hates guns, something I totally respect because I believe in Free Speech even if the UK is a bit annoyed with the concept, but she at least understands why it is that guns in the hands of a law abiding gun owner are often the best deterrent against threats.

[@Llama_charmer]

Yeah im from the UK and was unsure what i thought about it. My view is still "im glad they arent common here" but the main thing i was confused by was "why is the solution to gun violence more guns?" After watching more of Donut and his police breakdowns i sorta realised that its kinda the only solution. So many people dont wanna give up their guns and if the government did come knocking asking for your guns, the only people who would willingly give them up are law abiding citizens, and those are the exact people who i wouldnt mind owning guns because they probably arent gonna do anything bad with it.

[@thecornconquerer4947]

UK people: goofs on US people for our devotion to firearms and firearms accessories Brandon: becomes an actual Lord in Scotland because spite

[@ninjasocks6823]

not too sure on the laws, but isnt everyone who owns a house in the UK a lord?

[@azamen87]

@@ninjasocks6823 a landlord lol

[@DjDolHaus86]

It's basically a novelty souvenir, it doesn't actually bestow any legal right to the title of Lord/Laird. The seller of the deed to a piece of land (if recognised by british peerage laws) can initiate the process to rightfully claiming an aristocratic title but there are a whole bunch of legal hoops to jump through before you can legally use the title. It's an expensive and time consuming process involving lawyers, government officials and tons of official documents without any guarantee of success or tangible benefit at the end. Being American definitely doesn't help because I'm fairly sure there is something in the constitution about needing permission from Congress to accept a title from a foreign head of state.

[@jarnvag1564]

My New Years resolution is to watch every Brandon video he puts up this year… just like I’ve done the past 2 years

[@holdencross5904]

Oh my god I shall do this.

[@jayhickman6047]

Same bro

[@quoang]

As a norwegian, being a lord in the UK would be the perfect way to finally complete the conquest of England

[@IanJamesG]

Scotland 👀 not England

[@cowerdnerddespacito9518]

@@IanJamesG Scotland will be the staging ground that we can launch attacks from

[@quoang]

@@IanJamesG Yes, good place to establish a frontline

[@oneevilchef]

Every time I see a new "AK is Superior" argument, it's when I'm listening to Uamee's 74-47 song. Viva, Hardbass!

[@euanelliot3841]

"Laird" is the proper Scottish title, so you would actually be Laird Herrera of wherever your plot of land is. Definitely enjoy your videos Brandon. #akgnotificationsquad from Scotland

[@Wickedous]

The documents state lord or laird i believe. Still great

[@utbdoug]

@@Wickedous You have to choose Lord, Laird or Lady when you buy.. Or at least you did years ago lol

[@BoogalooBoy]

LAWRD HERERRE!

[@ctykckcktyvc7558]

Still not actually legal but fun I guess

[@TheSundayShooter]

Good luck acquiring a seat in the *House of Lords* with only the *souvenir plot* you purchased online

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

Thumb proved that anyone who pours water in their gun and then forgets it outside in subfreezong temperatures should probably be an AK owner. Not just for reliability, but for the caveman level thinking, too.

[@rexmann1984]

I cannot believe you haven't received any hate under this comment. 😂

[@hunterbowser667]

@@rexmann1984 because they know it’s accurate and they know they’d probably do it

[@dom4591]

When I served in the Canadian Forces we would sleep outside for more than one night in January. Some nights were -20 Celsius and lower. Frost would build up on our C7A1 (M16A3) rifles without getting the rifle wet. The same way frost builds up on a car on a winter morning. Sometimes those rifles were real stiff in the morning. That's why we slept with them in our sleeping bags

[@vockski3173]

@@dom4591 sleeping with your guns is perfect for AR guys.

[@dom4591]

@@vockski3173 lol that was slick 👍

[@Ashcrash82]

This is so timely. Just last week at my local gun club, I was having trouble with light strikes from my bolt action 22 mag rifle. The older fellas enlightened me on the effects of cold temps on most gun oils. I ran the rest of the match by putting the bolt in my pocket inside my coat whenever I was waiting my turn. So I asked them what does everybody do for the monthly milsurp matches that go on through the winter? The guy laughed and said "Everybody brings their Russian guns!" Problem solved, I guess my SKS and M44 will be present this Saturday...

[@adlucem9845]

Always wipe off all gun oil in the cold. That's where you're problems come from.

[@leechowning2712]

@@elena8341 Honey bunny, you'd get further if you posted a little bit of videos on your channel before trying to spam people. A Fair number of us are bored, but we're not likely to actually check out your site unless there's a little tiny bit more than just your little tiny profile picture. Sorry to be that way.

[@leechowning2712]

See what happened anytime European armies invaded Russia.

[@terrybailey9621]

Laughs in mauser that has gotten hit with rain then frozen (as I was holding it) and still put big chonky bullet where it needed to be...... opening the bolt was interesting though 😂

[@Ashcrash82]

@@terrybailey9621 one of the guys at my club told me about having to pull the trigger about 3 times to get one round to go off in his Mauser. When he took the bolt apart, the firing pin was literally encased in ice...😀

[@azvibe7658]

I'm from Wyoming. I live near the bighorn mountains and negative 10 to 20 degree weather is common. I left some rifles in my truck for 3 days and when I took them out they were frozen and had ice on all of them. I frequently have problems with my ar-15 and my ak47s run without issues.

[@splodiedude2391]

So if I recall correctly, the Russian guy bought a bunch of wooden crates to use them as firewood. When he broke them open they were full of AKs. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to Russia. For firewood. #akgnotificationsquad

[@socialistfederalrepublicof7118]

Stonks

[@nathanapplegate5374]

The thing is, Kalashnikov ground did an AK vs AR freeze test a few years ago. The AKs had to be mortared to get the first round chambered, but once that first round fired, the gun was warmed up and good to go. The ARs were the opposite, the safety worked fine, and the charging handle was easy to work, the ARs just wouldn’t shoot.

[@MrPrefectMan]

As a Scotsman i can wholeheartedly say i love that Lord Herrera exists now

[@SpetsnazBear-3710]

I watch Garand Thumb's "Ice Test" last night, and "truth be told" I was surprised by the result of several of the platforms... but NOT the AK's or AR's... The FN SCAR , the FAL and the LMT were all surprising to me. I find it hilarious the reaction of "social media"... which I would have never known, if I did not visit "The AK Guy"... so that is what I heard last night, millions of cries and weeping and bitching... I thought it was the north wind blowing. Epic video Mr Herrera.... I am laughing so hard. Cheers and Wish you and the gang a Very Happy New Year.

[@yeetmate7382]

Brandon has ascended from the AK guy to the AK lord

[@Masaki-1334]

Yes, I second this.

[@brighamruud5090]

Yes, I third this

[@fairyfire6481]

I feel like that was gonna be such an obvious win for AKs that its surprising that people didn't see it coming. A simpler build and an overall focus on cold resistance of the AK (cause you know, Russia is cold. You want your weapon to work flawlessly in your own land). It would have been a lot more surprising for the AK to lose in cold weather.

[@GarbageDeplorableBitterClinger]

Keep in mind that a lot of people were fooled into thinking Russia was going to start an offensive operation against Ukraine in December. I wouldn't be shocked to see Russia move in a little more, but it's not going to happen in December.

[@STOPSYPHER]

@@GarbageDeplorableBitterClinger prolly cause it’s not December anymore

[@STOPSYPHER]

right? The ak literally works even when you’ve put hundreds of rounds through it as fast as possible, and is literally on fire and melting. Check the Kalashnikov groups channel, they stress test them to extreme degrees

[@GarbageDeplorableBitterClinger]

@@STOPSYPHER It won't be January either. Come March or April maybe.

[@mondaysinsanity8193]

@@GarbageDeplorableBitterClinger winter is more likely than that Spring and fall is mud season there WAYYYY worse

[@miilkbone990]

Congrats on the 2.15M! You deserve it, brother man. Keep it up.

[@jaydencanfield9]

I'm an AR guy and honestly I kinda expected the results. ARs have buttons, switch safeties, while AKs have a magwell and safety that fairs much better against resistance. I can use an AR way fucking better, but if I'm in a gulag in Siberia and I need to escape, I'm choosing the AK.

[@rgtaylorjp]

Watching the video... I bought a 44 Mag Lever Action from Rossi last Spring. Before buying it, I asked my local gun dealer, who I trust and who was not the dealer selling it, his opinion of the Rossi guns. He had very positive things to say about them. So, I went ahead with the purchase. I have been very happy with mine. Only complaint is how stiff the side loading gate is but that can be easily remedied if one wishes. Some people claimed the metal edges around the loading gate are too sharp. I haven't had any issues there, but my attitude is, "Guns are supposed to be dangerous things, not child safe toys. If your gun bites your finger off every once in a while, to remind you of that, it's a good thing!" Some people are just haters. If my Rossi ever fails, I'll apologize to said haters, but don't hold your breath for that day.

[@FishbedFive]

"AK Superior!!!" M1 Garand: *Guess who birthed both of you and survived significantly colder temperatures for numerous years on end.*

[@CloverShepard272]

I love how as an AR guy my favorite gun KZbinr is the Ak guy so I just have my family and friends always stare at me as I argue with a screen lol

[@codykitchen8037]

Brandon, I fully believe that the best thing the king of aks could do once he hits two million subscribers is to make an ak build that gopniks themselves can only dream of: the Super Slav 47 (SS47). I’m talking three white striped black polymer furniture, decorative engravings only found on the china of babushkas, and enough 40 round bakelite magazines to fuel an entire evening of white claw ballistics tests in celebration. While you’re at it, get yourself some fine Kalashnikov vodka to safely enjoy afterwards with your army of sexy youtube motherlovers.

[@nutsnfancy]

@Cody You forgot to store sunflower seeds in the buttstock cleaning kit tube.

[@biggreenangryman1904]

Need to incorporate a vodka flask in the stock and some kind of cigarette holder in the receiver at mouth level for sighting

[@DG-pk3fh]

SS47 sounds like something a German would make............

[@jakegarrett8109]

@@biggreenangryman1904 This is true, I've seen AK vodka containers, they just need to make a version that's just the stock that fits onto real AKs, and keep the glass so if rifle and Vodka run out you can bust the glass and have half a dozen bayonets on the butt to continue on.

[@biggreenangryman1904]

@@jakegarrett8109 I was thinking carved dark brown wood stock with an inlaid chrome steel flask with a screw cap so you can drink right out of it And the bayonet is just a bayonet but probly a nice one

[@maleek7321]

4:43 *Hey, king. You dropped this.* 👑

[@elvtars8813]

13:25 "what should we do to celebrate 2 million with" Maybe a finished AK50 wouldn't be bad.

[@michaelboyle9512]

I'd been looking at a bull pup for a while. Looking into the AUG I came across the tavor 18 I believe. It's looking like a good modernized version of bull pup capability.

[@Acj3006]

When you do get to 2 million subs I think it would be really cool to see a video with your father, going through his collection (that is only if the two of y’all are comfortable/able to do so). I remember in one of your previous videos you mentioned going into your dads collection and just taking apart and rebuilding AK’s for hours. I think that would be a pretty wholesome and really cool video! Hope you reach 2 mil soon!

[@SpenReyn]

Shooting the production version of the AK50!

[@fartinthewind933]

I'm an AR guy and I was absolutely ecstatic seeing those expensive ARs get locked up. I loved it so much. People sit there and bash my aero Precision homebuild when they put their 3k Daniel Defense next to it but guess what it's going to freeze up just the same as my aero. Hahahahaha

[@Hoxtilicious]

But run it a mud test and you'll see that the AKs will suffer while the ARs are not affected.

[@nadnerb_sr20]

Same here with my Aero upper/KE arms lower AR. It'll freeze up all the same as the 3k Gucci ARs😂

[@GUARDIAN.13]

Yep I have a home built upper with faxon pencil barrel and ke arms polymer lower that weighs 4lb 13oz unloaded with red dot and people act like their forward controls ar that they spent 2k on is going to do anything but be heavier.

[@nadnerb_sr20]

@@kennydoggins1712 you would need to fall into a body of water with your gun to even get close to the conditions Garand Thumb recreated with the test

[@nadnerb_sr20]

@@kennydoggins1712 except for the fact that monsoon seasons and below freezing weather are usually a few months apart. Or the fact that most states that get monsoons usually don't get consistently cold enough to freeze water. Getting some water in your gun isn't gonna kill it, unless it's a Scar and it rusts out

[@Temeluchas]

The story of 79 accidentally bought AKs is very old (about 10 years old) - the man bought wooden crates for firewood. The crates turned out not to be empty =)

[@thebloxer1340]

only in russia

[@fus132]

I love milsurp.

[@RebelFNOS]

Wait... So if there were only 79 AK's... Where was the 80th?

[@Secretary_Otto]

11:19 actually I’ve done a lot of testing on this and as I’ve found out through rigorous testing babies are better at stopping bullets the only down side is you lose stealth when using a baby instead of an armor plate

[@scaldedape6213]

"Is everyone from the Pacific northwest a copy paste Starbucks hipster?" Paul Harrell: marks Brandon as the next meat target

[@Snakesht172]

I'm not ashamed to admit I laughed at the baby ballistic meme. That said I have that carrier and it is fantastic. Very comfortable and useful; plus It help my son fall asleep on multiple occasions.

[@nathanielbarton486]

So is he 2 or 3A....Asking for a friend.....

[@caralho5237]

@@nathanielbarton486 depends on how many you stack

[@doncowboy6625]

I loved it for the psychological warfare aspect

[@tylerblubaugh5549]

Demo ranch tested time?

[@garageofscrap]

Brandon: I’m a lord in your country Me: **laughs in England and says something offensive about Scotland**

[@afd19850]

Amen!!!

[@ieuanhunt552]

Scotland is not a real country

[@richardmmarcus1]

Pay them money they will give ya any document you want. "Pig in a tux is still a pig."

[@1111Tactical]

I would love a General Sam/Brandon crossover. A two parter. You guys teaming up on Tarkov and you taking him to the range

[@Ringland_Failure]

Love general Sam! Been watching for almost 6 years!!

[@P90XGetRipped]

I’m an AR guy and I knew that AKs we’re gonna do much better in those conditions considering they were made with those extreme weather conditions in mind

[@MayBeSomething]

Me, who lives in Canada, watching Brandon make fun of people in Europe for not having as many guns as the US: "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, life is pain."

[@thevgmlover]

As a Canadian myself... nah, I'm in pain as it is, I'm good.

[@joshuaselvig6832]

4:41 - 4:47 They WILL respect your authoritah!

[@salty_armorer4027]

Ethan: *mocks Rogan* Everybody else: *mocks him back deservedly* Me: "the fuck is wrong with Elk meat?"

[@salty_armorer4027]

@@monkpkey So does storebought meat though, you cook any meat thoroughly and you'll be fine.

[@CaesarGB]

@@monkpkey I'd rather eat natural meat that was wild than the crap in the stores. Good thing I'm not dependent on that crap.

[@CaesarGB]

Dude eats eggs like Gaston.

[@Thalatash]

I was wondering what's wrong with Elk, too. I haven't had it much but I think I remember liking it more than venison because it wasn't as gamey tasting. Ethan looks like all he eats is Hot Pockets and pudding. In fairness, I think he made most of the pics in these memes look extra bad on purpose for comedic value but he is still a doughy fat body.

[@macker1479]

As a UK guy. I'm jealous of your freedoms everyday.

[@legomovieman2]

Best way to make things better is to get a Shotgun License (look into a 201 form)

[@macker1479]

@@legomovieman2 Already got my FAC. Got a few .308's and 6.5.

[@Nr15121]

Good man

[@afd19850]

Same here! But he is welcome to his Scottish lordship 🤣

[@danielc9312]

Just do what I did and move to Texas 🤷‍♂️

[@IVAN250]

the Kalashnikov group already did one of those freeze tests a while ago on their ak12 vs m4 video, put it up on their yt channel, and had to redo the test AGAIN because people were butthurt about the ar freezing. even when the kalashnikov people gave a very unbiased and logical explanation about why it happened, and why it wasnt shit because of that. people just cant stop complaining... btw i really recommend their channel

[@Devin_Stromgren]

Just like when the less reasonable AK people, obviously not us, get butthurt when AKs fail mud tests. There is no "best gun" just different advantages to different systems.

[@IVAN250]

@@Devin_Stromgren yeah, in the inrange mud tests, the ak didnt do as well as people expected, and while the ar did a lot better on those no person with a bit of sense would doubt the ak's legendary reliability based on just a very specific and hard test. they are tools, with certain design and build tolerances. what might be good for one thing might lack a bit on other.

[@Ripa-Moramee]

AR-15's during Mud test: Hold my beer