Russia's Quietest "Sniper"? The VSS Vintorez

[@BrandonHerrera]

Airsofters hate him: How he wins every match with one simple trick!

[@moshgains354]

Brandon no

[@oli.c3437]

its my no1 trick to win a nerf war

[@pitfroth7516]

Rest in peace AK Jesus

[@JoMiMi_h]

I was thinking of making that joke lmao

[@taylorbennion3706]

The sound effect for that impact cracked me up

[@CombatArmsChannel]

Brandon's ragdoll fall was beyond expectations 😂

[@Wisco_MaxX]

11/10

[@koinend]

Bro, that fall sold that joke tenfold, I couldn't breath.

[@ballsdeepp6506]

Then the fake sad faces they made topped it off😂😂

[@sweetshot_177]

Bro I was crying laughing at that rag doll. So fkin good

[@FEDsquared]

i was impressed that even in death he had perfect trigger finger discipline

[@kotetsu852]

I love the "leave it in" attitude you guys have towards editing these videos now

[@mrkeogh]

They edit these videos?

[@fa-ajn9881]

Being out of the military lets you have a lot more freedom to express yourself.

[@gunsmoke132]

I bet you do love it when he leaves it in 😩

[@kairosprods]

S.T.A.L.K.E.R fans here not surprised by the efficiency of the VSS. Iconic.

[@backbreaker47]

Ah, a man of culture I see

[@EkarDGames]

Niiiice stuff you got there stalker, good hunting

[@mcflurryrap5174]

i loved it in battle field bad company 2

[@Little_86]

Tarkov players neither :)

[@ray101mond]

Get out of here STALKER.

[@ToxicSkull0]

0:49 Even unalived, Brandon still has better trigger discipline than most people

[@finglipa2001]

that intro was DARK though

[@adenbenedick7763]

how many times did you watch the intro to notice that xD

[@DatcleanMochaJo]

Alec Baldwin hates him

[@Michael-rr8ud]

​@@finglipa2001 BUT accurate 😎👍

[@moxinghbian]

more like ... un-dead-ed-less-ness-ish-rino

[@weavorjjohanna5619]

I can't believe you missed the opportunity to call VSS the very silent sniper

[@torockiusz8836]

Amongus

[@julian23561]

Various Super Snakes

[@cactusskeet]

More like vicious sub sonic

[@Tucker1409]

yes

[@SoundOfFreedom35]

Gamers 😒

[@kevinmarrett9532]

Micah’s acting was really top tier. The squeaky moan cry was so perfectly executed

[@bigmoney3402]

Not gonna lie I felt actually bad for him it was so convincing

[@ryanbales8116]

That was the best part of the whole video.

[@thecopperiris]

Its like the rankor handler in Star wars after Luke kills it lol

[@OurAwesomeUniverse]

@@thecopperiris haha!

[@JC-oq5ex]

Airsoft!

[@fgtrbhwerth3w]

Hi, Croatia Army vet here. Great video, sirs. However, you're using standard commercial ammo, not the original military subsonic ones (not available on the market, unless involving crime, as you very well stated) which are recognizable by blue tip and SP-5 or SP-6 markings. Similar results could be obtained reloading the cartridges, to keep them under 280 m/s as the original SP-5. It makes a world of difference. Having used the real army-issue VSS with dedicated ammo, I can assure you that the thing is a truly silent stalker. 100 meters away you just don't hear it. And we did a bit of improving, too... ;)

[@jas_bataille]

You mean to say that military VSS rifles are QUIETER than this?! How.

[@fraserbc]

​@@jas_bataillesubsonic ammo doesn't go faster than the speed of sound so you don't get a sonic boom

[@mehdigharib4710]

You have to threaten the vss with violence if it makes noise ​@@jas_bataille

[@Beardman56]

​@@fraserbcsubsonic is subsonic. All 9x39 is subsonic. Some "special" Russian ammo isn't going to be magically quieter

[@sheeplord4976]

Air compressed along the leading edge of a high-subsonic bullet might still go supersonic due to beroulli's principle. Reducing speed further or changing the nose shape could reduce or eliminate this effect. In addition, different powders could burn at different rates, possible effecting how effective the baffles are at slowing exhaust gasses.

[@eljefeamericano4308]

These guys are such pros at this stuff that they even thought ahead and filmed the intro last, so Brandon could be in the whole video. RIP, Brandon. Thanks for your dedication.

[@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo]

funny

[@eljefeamericano4308]

@@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo Thanks, Dad!

[@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo]

@@eljefeamericano4308 no problem son

[@7722332]

😂 да да

[@michaelwesten4624]

USA NUMBER ONE BABY LETS GIVE GUNS TO EVERYONE

[@somethinsomethin7243]

This whole opening had a very different tone, and delivery. I loved it. And that kid that normally runs the camera can act.

[@GarandThumb]

Micah is always a treat

[@morganbaing]

I love how much you’re bringing the other guys into the videos. You guys riff off each other so well and it has really elevated the quality recently.

[@malbbex1091]

@@GarandThumb Why did I hear the sound of a shot from your VSS in the video, which is several times louder than the sound of a shot from my VSS?

[@tom-vf1xv]

Truly an ensemble cast, even if no Charlie...

[@OperatorDrewski]

We must enforce these FPS limits or more COD kids will fall victim to these HPA polarstar builds

[@whyamihere9454]

I love you drewski

[@geometro.]

No full auto in buildings

[@genericscottishchannel1603]

@@geometro. that wasn't full auto *_Removes limiter on M134 motor_*

[@ethanerwin7862]

GIG EM AGGIES

[@ethanerwin7862]

@Matthew thank you

[@EliteElk221]

That intro was simultaneously hilarious and deeply sad at the same time. Micah somehow perfectly manifested the innocence of a child being shattered as he realized something was wrong and his friend was hurt. Where the hell did he go to acting school and where's his Oscar?

[@binguswawawa90210]

The reason he perfected it so much is because Brandon actually died there, the reason he's in future videos is because they did a seance and revived him by giving him a singular 7.62x39mm round.

[@pyromain]

@@binguswawawa90210 Exactly, they filmed the intro last, that's why he showed up throughout the vid.

[@user-ns4zm8qe9p]

@@binguswawawa90210they fed Brandon a bowl of Ak parts to revive him

[@thraxpaxx210]

@@user-ns4zm8qe9pnah they just were about to bubba that VSS and his corpse wasn’t having it

[@skibur848]

The cry was spot on

[@whittakerfarm1856]

Brandon’s fall was extremely convincing lol excellent job.

[@Jiffedup]

Watching vids for the darwin awards has made him a master at it.

[@vipe650r]

It was fine work.

[@lv.99mastermind45]

Wait he was acting?

[@andrewfox96]

Especially on a muddy Texas day

[@yesm2302]

There are too many jokes here that would get me a visit from the secret service 😂

[@markcerone1102]

The dedication of Brandon for the face down in the mud was 💯 % full send. Garand thumb, hopefully you bought him a case of white claws

[@canniballistic555]

Two cases for getting him to do the skit first and stay dirty for more filming.

[@joeysmith7296]

Three cases for getting shot and killed 🎉

[@grxdea]

Or a case of Happy Dad by Nelk/Full Send!

[@doodskie999]

why not bud light?

[@joeysmith7296]

@@doodskie999 bud light is just water identifying as beer

[@buckshot927tx]

Brandon’s trigger discipline even after being un-alived is impeccable.

[@tubetorpedo]

Noticed the same thing.

[@madkoala2130]

0:49 that's most cursed thing I have ever seen. Even in death, trigger discipline rules over Brandon

[@drhklm7148]

I thought the same thing

[@johnbyerly4708]

Vintorez, AN-94, SVD, glad to see these Eastern Bloc weapons examined and tested! Awesome!! Keep it up!

[@ryanlong4021]

Legend has it, VSS actually stands for Very Super Sneaky

[@Wolf_Larsen]

Just like how the 'SD' in MP5 SD stands for Super Duper Quiet

[@Swedishmafia101MemeCorporation]

Or its original name VЭЯЧ SЦPЭЯ SЙԐДҜЧ

[@paleoph6168]

​@@Wolf_Larsen the MP5SD wishes it was the bases VSS tho.

[@TheMsdos25]

its is Sneaki Breeki comerade

[@christopher7398]

Very Special Sneakyboi

[@ndrechtseiter]

I love Garand Thumb. Here, in Russia, the gun laws are pretty strict, although not so much. Russian bloggers make good videos about those guns, but it really makes me happy when a man with proper experience in guns (you Americans can have your guns from the childhood unlike us Russians lmao) reviews our stuff. By the way, all the videos are AMAZINGLY produced and I could see that you all made them with love. Thank you, Garand Thumb team! Keep your great work up!

[@technicaldifficulties2522]

Everyday we are getting closer to losing our gun rights. The culture has gone to crap and the anti gun community says its the gun, while at the same time saying guys can have babies, so there's that....😂 stay Rad bud.

[@TheHonoredMan]

Дааа, в России все автоматическое вооружение под запретом.Максимум, гладкоствольное оружие Экстра: тут ещё говорят, что можно иметь нарезное оружие.Что ж, верю соотечественникам UPD.I could type it on Default English but I won’t do that.If you didn’t catch the point, use ur favourite google or better Yandex translator UPPD.I don’t support Greenland or Motherland

[@HarbingerOfManagedDemocracyy]

@@TheHonoredMan would you like to come shoot some guns?

[@ВикторБогданов-р9г]

@@TheHonoredManнарезное у нас так то тоже разрешено, а автоматическое и в Штатах хрен достанешь, так что если желаешь себе эрзац-калаш, милости просим

[@borkwoof696]

Man, it must suck to only get access to an automatic weapon under the provision that you help invading a sovereign nation.

[@shukterhousejive]

I loved how the STALKER games modeled the 9x39s, it hits like a truck but the bullet drop is so exaggerated it's basically a bow & arrow

[@MFcitrous]

similar in pubg

[@biggiecheez6879]

I mean it is sub sonic so it is gonna drop a ton but it's still funny

[@VosperCDN]

Ghost Recon Breakpoint has it modelled like that also.

[@ifyoudontfailyouarenoteven6210]

Well, keep in mind that 200 meters is really on the edge for accurate fire for this gun, at least according to the lessons from Chechnya. Really specialized bit of kit. Btw, It served me well in Lymansk and Red Forest bridge capture.

[@attilavs2]

It's not because it's not accurate that there is a lot of bullet drop, and it's annoying how in games they profusly mix the two​@@ifyoudontfailyouarenoteven6210

[@tvoydiver4081]

VSS Vintorez is a legendary weapon, specific. Special operation soldiers said that in greens (forest,bushes) entirely all groop of enemies could be eliminated so fast and silent. They will not even recognize direction of fire.

[@RegularNerd14]

Even in death he has better trigger discipline than some of us alive.

[@amberbhatia3081]

What does trigger discipline mean?

[@charbladex]

@@amberbhatia3081 at 0:49 you can see his finger is off the trigger, to the side of the gun. He has the 'discipline' to keep his finger off the 'trigger', which is the easiest way to prevent accidental firing.

[@WhatIsSanity]

@@amberbhatia3081 Basically only having your finger (or anything else) on the trigger when it's so safe to do so, such as when you intend to fire.

[@MisterNi]

Effing airsofters with their unrealistic trigger happy setups. 😄

[@loogi8264]

very good gun owner, instinctually does trigger dicipline

[@wendysbaconator1175]

Brandon has impeccable trigger discipline even after getting a 9x39 during an airsoft match…

[@RayRayWasAGoodBoy]

😂 that muscle memory on point

[@AnonEMus-cp2mn]

The VSS was in fact designed as a covert weapon for groups like the KGB. A custom briefcase design was made to fit the detachable suppressor. Stock, and PSO optic separately.

[@nobody-xu8cb]

Все детали винтовки и оптический прицел, магазины, патроны и инвентарь находились в чемоданчике. На видео , винтовка похожая на ВСС, но ничего общего не имеющая с оригинальной винтовкой. Секрет успешности ВСС, это совокупность необычного ствола, интегрированного глушителя и боеприпасов к ней , что дало практическую бесшумность и ювелирную точность.

[@Darwinist]

Also paratroopers. Probably a lot more comfortable to jump with and then assemble the three parts once on the ground.

[@Sheeshening]

This thing had the potential to really weigh in heavily on the 2A

[@laurap3244]

It's actually from a game called STALKER bro

[@luislongoria6621]

That monster can looks like it belongs on a 50cal

[@TheMirrorVision]

The sounds from shooting the VSS make this your best video to date!

[@APPLECAKEPIE3477]

I always been a sucker for the VSS, such cool weapon and I've only seen one here in Venezuela and was carried by an army guy while doing patrol, I could not resist myself so i approached the guy and asked him about the gun and he was really cool about it, we talked for a solid 10 minutes about that gun alone.

[@heyheyhophop]

Dude! This wins my best comment of the day 😅 Have you seen any AK-100 series ones as well by any chance?

[@Orchestra033]

@@heyheyhophop in Venezuela they have AK-103’s

[@agentc7020]

@@heyheyhophop I've shot the 103 with a Russian optic, pretty nice rifle.

[@braden-sy7ub]

Escape from tarkov has incredibly designed vss's and as-val's

[@iutarogirotto5110]

En que parte de Venezuela? Yo siempre veo aks, FALs y el fae lleva AUG por alguna razon

[@alexsieckmann6659]

Despite getting body-bagged, Brandon’s trigger discipline remains on point.

[@charliehansen6584]

I paused it just to see how good Brandon's ragdoll was, had that same thought, looked into comments, found I'm not the only autist that saw it lmao

[@oscarlundberg7462]

Tbh, the bad weather works pretty well with the VSS. Together, they give the video the perfect S.T.A.L.K.E.R.-vibes.

[@InfiniteDarkMass]

Totally! I was wondering what that feel was, but didn't realize this. = )

[@Kaospattern]

My thought exactly! I know it's not really the place but this brings back great memories playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

[@cawashka]

it‘s perfect, i love it

[@xJokerzWild]

He's even got Scars Heavy Coat.

[@Lybarger12b]

Brandons abilities to gow with the flow and ability to one up you at your own game is legendary

[@sfdclay]

With as many times as you mentioned 8.6 blackout you’re now obligated to review an 8.6 rifle

[@GarandThumb]

yessir!

[@xthee_0nly_1x11]

@@GarandThumb You love to see it

[@user-jl4ql7nx2t]

@@GarandThumb join Wagner PMC

[@Justlikeit22]

The intro had me laughing real good! Thank you for making such a quality intro-top to bottom-ADD breaks-review on the best airsoft gun! Gonna get 1 myself now!

[@planetcaravan2925]

VAL betta m9

[@Centermass762]

It's crazy when you hear a ricochet like that in real life. The first time I heard it, I was like, "holy shit, old western movies weren't lying."

[@Saku19]

or when you hear bullets flying over your head.

[@Centermass762]

@@Saku19 yeah, that's a freaky sound.

[@jadonlimoges1830]

Yeah that was a big surprise, old westerns and tarkov have really accurate ricochet sounds

[@furonwarrior]

@@Centermass762 Yeah, It’s the sound of death.

[@powerbagle]

Shoot subsonic 22lr without ear protection. You'll hear it occasionally.

[@YoungN_Productions]

My new favorite quote now is "Once crime is involved... anything is possible" LMFAO

[@GhostWolf472]

nice to see how Brandon remains so jovial despite being killed on the airsoft field, what a fella!

[@RianKashfi]

People will do anything to avoid calling their hits in Airsoft smh

[@DCGMatthew1]

This is going to be certifiably epic indeed.

[@danielfrank2985]

The sound that 9x39 made zipping through the rain was so cool and satisfying

[@MrThomasMooroff]

This guy got much more rounds of this)) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn3Cfpd_oNeCnbs

[@MarcusLB1998]

Such a beautiful weapon, along with the AS Val! Always loved Russian firearms❤

[@ОрдерШоков-ш8к]

Красота при этом сочетается с надежностью. Но наши девушки еще лучше 😂 Привет из России

[@MarcusLB1998]

@@ОрдерШоков-ш8к Greetings from Wales, UK🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 A lot of hate coming from our country at Russia but the British government did the exact same thing to Ireland, what’s the difference?😂

[@ОрдерШоков-ш8к]

@@MarcusLB1998 You are more lucky, the international financial oligarchy has taken the English ethnic group (including American and Australian colonists) as a base for domination, and all sorts of India, Latin American countries, countries of the former USSR are objects for information attacks

[@mitaskeledzija6269]

I always used AS Val in CoD Mobile 😂

[@AlfredFJones1776]

Ah yes, another rare gun that video games made us think was super duper commonplace.

[@wisemankugelmemicus1701]

idk what games youve been playing but the Vintorez is far more rare than the Mosin Nagant or Dragunov

[@Tdfries]

@@wisemankugelmemicus1701 Call of Duty AS Val

[@crazymachinima1]

@@wisemankugelmemicus1701 It's somewhat rare in games, but still waaay more common than in real life. EFT, Stalker, Arma II and couple Battlefield games feature it quite prolifically. Nowhere near as common as the rifles you mention, but still not the unicorn it is in real life.

[@angelomar8577]

Insurgency Sandstorm

[@thesaul9484]

@@crazymachinima1 some of the Russian special weapons are rare in real life, but are relatively common in Syria, potentially Iraq - VSK-94, OSV-96 and the KSVK comes to mind

[@cschultzy56]

Friend of mine used to play airsoft in high school. He said there was this Army reserves dude that made a big deal about wearing his issued gear at airsoft games because it was training. He also had a M4 airsoft, and had bought himself a Beretta M9 and an M9 airsoft gun. Takes his sidearm out of the holster after a game goes to clear it, and a live 9mm round bloops out of the chamber. Call your hits indeed.

[@ooofyikes7253]

Reserves moment

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

I wear my actual armor when playing airsoft as training as well, but suddenly that armor just became a requirement and not a nerf.

[@noth606]

I used to play in a few big airsoft matches when I was still active service, just took my badges and rank off my camos and played like that LOL, but I never fouled like that, different model guns for airsoft than for real stuff. Also, weight and feel is different, not to mention WTF was that guy doing in his real life to casually have his M9 chambered laying around?

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

@@noth606 I don't think a different model gun is necessary, like you say the weight and especially the mags being visibly different at the top is a clear indication. I have a GBBR that is the exact same as my real AR down to the switch placement and hand stops. That's a good point though. You chamber the round when you load the gun before putting it in the holster, so there is no way he couldn't have known. Unless he just stores his handgun chamber loaded 24/7 or something, which is stupid.

[@noth606]

@@DaveSmith-cp5kj I've trained differently, never carry chambered unless alone in the woods hunting. FDF training, but in contrast we don't use the safety nearly at all. I would not carry a chambered gun in a holster or on a sling, if it's chambered I'm active ready holding it with both hands pointing slightly down, or aiming at something or someone. Different doctrine, I almost never use the safety, it's either not chambered or chambered but safety off except AK where unchambered safety on.

[@KyMeatRocket]

I’m often jealous of the guns you shoot, but this one truly hits different. The VSS has always been my favorite, not really the best weapon out there, but just such a unique and cool one.

[@Perra1901]

@@cat-le1hf Best weapon is one that keeps on working even in situations where its not supposed to work. And that my friend dont put alot of weapon on the table. It is what it is.

[@InfiniteDarkMass]

It's cool for sure, but I would still prefer an MP5 SD.

[@VenomOG]

The ultimate survival weapon

[@derrelcarter9401]

There is a tool for every job. Any tool designed to do ALL jobs, sucks at most of them

[@SMGJohn]

VSS is the perfect weapon for what it was made for. Capping those traitors in middle of the night.

[@theHatted]

The VSS is by far my favourite firearm in existence; there's just something about it!

[@Kia044]

Check out the SR-3M\SR-3MP. It's the further development of the VSS\VAL platform.

[@mitaskeledzija6269]

​@@Kia044i love VAL

[@bschray97]

I love how Donut just comes out of his homeless-guy van from out of nowhere. And holy CRAP that sound after hitting the ballistics gel and the steel targets is WIERD!

[@Grover91]

Instead of offering little kids candy he offers guntubers weapon parts.🤣 "Hey there, want a sear?"

[@A-rl4or]

Weird* I before E except after C and those words sounding like neighbor and weigh.

[@daviddavis1322]

I still don't understand what the sounds are actually coming from. Is it so slow that you can hear it spinning?

[@pepperroni6252]

​@@A-rl4or weird doesn't sound like neighbour or weigh

[@interstellarsurfer]

@@A-rl4or Spelling weird wierd makes weird wierder. 🤷‍♂️

[@XxMrRoachxX]

I truly admire Brandon's "dead dab" position and his finger off the trigger discipline even when expired!!! Good job Brandon!!!

[@lechepe6484]

Came here to say this!

[@dr.mantistoboggan4746]

@@lechepe6484 and you did

[@yoface2537]

I hate that you're right, he did dab

[@trolleriffic]

Even in death Brandon puts safety first.

[@chernobylthing3932]

I appreciate how even in death, Brandon has good trigger discipline

[@old_liquid]

Differences are unobvious but actually big Different silencer construction Maybe different metal for some parts Different munition (original uses special sniper SP5 and armor-piercing SP6 subsonic 9x39) of course different scope (original was PSO-1-1) Its an old model so there is wooden stock but nowadays of course its replaced by plastic stock to lessen the weight But as they say it is the most accurate as you can get outside russian special forces And its looks cool AF

[@tieroneoperator635]

Different firing mechanism but for everything else it's pretty much the same as AS VAL. And in terms of practical use they're being used in nearly the same way. So you'll see a lot of pics of VSS with 30rd mag from 2022 and some 1-4 or 1-6 optics not to mention that Lazarev Tactical already done a video as well as Veresk. Both in russian and for russians so you might need a translator for it since I can't make subs on YT for some kind of reason (still don't know tbh). And there's also some vids about 9A-91 and it's pros and cons comparing to AS/VSS. Once again separated with language barrier, so you can watch but you can't tou-- ...understand.

[@old_liquid]

​@@tieroneoperator635also I forgot different barrel rifling step between military and civil model

[@tieroneoperator635]

@@old_liquid there's no civil 9x39 firearms. At least in RF.

[@DMlTREl]

​@@tieroneoperator635As much as i remember there is one, but it doesn't have main ability (integrated silencer) due arms ownership laws

[@HrZD16]

By far one of the funniest intros you guys have come up with. Brandon's rag-doll was on point and plus the shenanigans in the rest of the video were priceless.

[@clunt5852]

Main mf mans Brandon hit the liveleak crumple mid run flawlessly lmao

[@SnackPack913]

Brandon hit the ground so hard 😂 took his role very seriously

[@Jiffedup]

The darwin awards payed off

[@Z_BoyPanduh]

9:48 is crazy 9x39 going through air sounds awesome. Little worried about Cody’s van gettin a ricochet😂

[@miramot0-origin]

VSS had been invented in USSR approximately 60 years ago; was used in many Russian conflicts; this is perfect example of silent, comfortable and light weight weapon, also production is cheep and simple which makes it actually splendid weapon.

[@jbbbllz]

Its definitely not a perfect rifle, please research the subject of discussion

[@Gusararr]

Kudos to Brandon for that cinematic fall and rolling in mud for our entertainment.

[@unlondonbobby3336]

The VSS and AS-VAL hold a special place in my heart cause it was the first rifle I actually learned about and was able to remember just by sound and look. I’m still new to gun related stuff but if it wasn’t for the AS-VAL or VSS in STALKER I probably wouldn’t have gotten into guns

[@Thriceee]

Yes, exactly where I found it too! lol

[@Mastashakenbake]

CHEEKI BREEKI IV DAMKE CYKA BLYAAAAT

[@dakotatypo2805]

I literally just finished Shadow of Chernobyl last night and I'm so glad I started using my Vintorez at the Pripyat part. I never used it before because I got it pretty late. Unfortunately, I didn't take enough ammunition for it because I thought I'd make more use of my GP so I stocked up on ammunition for that gun, instead. The Vintorez is excellent for medium to long range combat.

[@nickmills8906]

First STALKER then DayZ and Arma the Insugency for me but if I have to take any gun in DayZ I love AS-VAL with AP rounds...have fun

[@robforskinstein]

How about that Stalker Gamma update 0.9? Pretty nice eh.

[@keeganmartin1886]

All time best Thumb intro. Love this so much

[@semender7400]

I’m from Russia, and I want to say a big thank you for such an interesting review of our weapons! In Russia, the VSS is a cult and quite popular weapon, which is still used by some special forces army groups. Hello to all friends from anouther countries! I wish there was no war in your house, and all the wars that are going on now are over as soon as possible. Peace!

[@joey_cola]

Hi fren. Greetings from the USA.

[@vjfrye137]

you sound like a good man

[@ghaah]

​@@vjfrye137 they are good untill you provoke them

[@lunotarr]

@@ghaah anyone's good until you provoke them. Do not demonize russians. There's always different people, in any nation.

[@ghaah]

@@lunotarr Thats what im saying im not demonising anyone.

[@daveyc0329]

Interesting fact. The full name of the weapon is "VSS Vintorez", which means VSS - special sniper rifle (from Russian). And Vintorez - literally "twist the screws" because of the similar sound when firing

[@hwbxjr]

rather "cut the screw"

[@fbi-federalblyatofinvestig3853]

Very Special Sniper

[@fuyifuyi9356]

@@hwbxjr Более подходит twist, чем cut. Не резать, а вкручивать.

[@BugError]

@@fuyifuyi9356 ВинтоРез as in Cutting

[@sergeykretov2572]

«Rifling cutter» as in tool that cuts threads into the bore

[@marcustheboxman]

Its crazy that Brandon actually owns a vss. I cant even imagine how much its worth

[@07Hawkeye]

oh easily $10k or more. really it's all what someone would be willing to pay and im positive there are people in the gun communities around the US who would pay well over $10,000 to have that specific VSS

[@draconicdolor5523]

@@07Hawkeye I would say definitely more than 10k bc an SVD goes for that or more

[@danielboatright8887]

I mean he found a parts kit, and has experience making russian guns from parts kits......

[@gagekellstrom3978]

@@07Hawkeye only 10? I see them sell once every few months on gunbroker/armslist for upwards of 40-50k, it’s insane, and a life stretch goal

[@gagekellstrom3978]

Checked now, gunbroker has a parts kit for 15k

[@mikemadrid877]

I’ve never laughed so hard to a Garand thumb video! That intro was gold 😂

[@JoMiMi_h]

I cannot believe that Garand Thumb killed Brandon Herrera while "airsofting" with a 9x39mm SP-6 round from a VSS, may he rest in peace

[@Stainless1911]

A pretty cool way to die..

[@somojodude8911]

I mean it was this or ak50 explosion....RIP ak jesus

[@Nomadic_Gaming]

he who lives by the kalash dies by it

[@shukterhousejive]

Brandon just keeps getting unlucky with compressed air

[@MegaEvoluzione]

It was a good death 😆

[@HeisenbergFam]

Props to Garand for giving a shoutout to unknown KZbinrs like Brandon Herrera

[@NotMitch69]

Who’s that?

[@precutcheese5930]

Right fuck that Matt Hoover guy. Let him rot in prison. I’m actually disappointed.

[@cactusskeet]

Brandon isnt unkown lol, and hes a bot I swear ive seen you in every single video i've watched

[@VES.]

unknown for you ...

[@cody2585]

​@@cactusskeet ...right over your head

[@trionghost]

You are in fact completely wrong about suppressor - its original design is much quieter than that you get. Just copy and past "Звук боевого ВСС "Винторез" на открытой местности. Патрон СП-5" here on KZbin to hear original sound. Not everything that looks cheap is really that simple. It's calculated for special rounds as complex.

[@Sam-dp8gy]

They used washers

[@brycetaft]

0:50 Even in death, he still has amazing trigger discipline.

[@mikedavis9582]

Alec Baldwin could never

[@stevemiller3082]

We are so lucky to have the Guntube group that we do. These 3 idiots, Kentucky and Demolition Ranch are really freaking funny and know their stuff. This was the craziest thing I’ve seen in quite some time. That round passing thru the gel and tumbling was insane

[@ViktoriousDead]

Demo ranch sucks

[@sirrstonergaming2273]

Fax and I love most of them are in Texas to im tryna meet them all an hav a drink 😂

[@And_Moch]

Well, there is one more, but you probably won't understand him. It's "Крупнокалиберный переполох". And he is a much more Idiot

[@Reddgie512]

I would kill to have a core group of buddies to do shit like this with, by far one of the coolest videos in terms of auditory experience. that weird ricochet/breaking apart of the projectile sound was nuts.

[@pewpewTN]

Hell man, come chill with me & my friends. We're always out on the range doing something.

[@xthee_0nly_1x11]

@@pewpewTN PewPew tactical

[@Lord_Pilaf]

This gun was amazing in Battlefield. It also looks badass.

[@MintyFreshTurds]

I was unstoppable with it so I always picked it. Average with every other gun lol.

[@ericdincauze3984]

Great episode! Great to have Brandon and Cody involved, looks like a lot of fun was had!

[@xpndblhero5170]

This video was awesome, from Brandon and Donut to the skipping rounds out of the ballistics gel and hitting the target.... I really like episodes like this where all the good gunners get together and play around, very funny and very entertaining. 😁👍

[@lordwhatshisname3408]

The VSS line of weapons have always been my favorite. Its such a beautiful gun, and unsupressed, sounds incredible.

[@Chiboza]

VSK-94 and SR-3 series should interest you too

[@SGTHedrick]

My absolute favorite intro to any Garandthumb video.

[@thegoat3407]

The stock came off to fit it into a transport case with a night site! (. GRU hit kit) The original has an iron site calibrated to 400m and the original has interrupted threads so you turn it 90 degrees and it pops apart. The gas ports in the grooves area of the barrel are surrounded by screens in the suppressor. I first handled the rifle in 96 in the Balkans and it’s stupid quiet in an environment where vehicles are moving or military operations are going on. It has the same job of the Original MP5SD mission. Internal lines sniper weapon. Or straight up assassination. It’s issued down to fire team level as a DMR now.

[@1DEADBEEF1]

thank you sir... nice to read something professional for a change

[@74KU]

Thanks I wanted to say this too about the stock.

[@ivicamilosavljevic4706]

Now, I am wondering, were in "the Balkans", and how come... Did we met somewhere..? ;)

[@RaiderCat12]

Soon as the war ends I’m buying one

[@jimboTTT]

How do you know this mutch?

[@bradenleavitt5607]

I am once again in the comments asking Garand Thumb to host an annual, week long SERE course so we can become deadly in the mountains.

[@charlesmullins3238]

Watchin gi Jane now

[@Sakattack2023]

That’s not what sere is for…..

[@scowler7200]

AFAIK, SERE Instructors are basically banned from teaching Resistance and Escape techniques to civilians. Basically the fun stuff. Which isn't very fun. It's basically the ABU GRAIB EXPERIENCE from what little I was told by the old heads who graduated, anonymously of course. Just visit a hardcore dominatrix. Or just pay a butch lesbian to lock you in a dark room, blindfolded, tied to a chair, headphones taped to your head blasting death metal and screeching owls for 48 hours straight... Dunno why they don't already do that...

[@leaguespork5146]

@@Sakattack2023 it is now

[@ez56789]

Just go camping. Nerd

[@caust1k_244]

Always love to see my favorite KZbinrs together in videos. Garand Thumb, Donut and Brandon together is always a good time.

[@Kosolapoe]

The weapon is assembled from the civilian equivalent of the VSS. The civilian counterpart has a nominal tube similar to a silencer - without washers. In Russia, you cannot put a silencer on civilian weapons. A military model, with a normal muffler, incredibly quiet.

[@Badlatitude]

I love how Donut is just hanging out in his van drinking a white claw living his best life 🤣

[@baseballjustin5]

He lives in a Van down by the river now lol With --Skynet-- Starlink

[@benjaminrupp4523]

Donut there too?

[@balls433]

“No shit?” Lmao lmao lmao

[@matroxman11]

Nothing like drinking at the range, super cool and safe!

[@baseballjustin5]

@Chuck B as long as you drink responsibility and know your limits.

[@jayhee4789]

PUBG showed me the thrill and power of the VSS. Garand Thumb showed me the friends the VSS makes along the way.

[@bluntastic]

Best pub g gun

[@bluesquidny]

I used to terrorize players. They would run from cover to cover not knowing where I was. This was from way out. Like double holdover. So fun.

[@Mr.JimPickens]

00:49 I appreciate Brandon's commitment to eat dirt for content

[@christiannelson3274]

As an airsoft player, the beginning joke is made at almost every single game. “But what if???” Well done.

[@SLiCKFARTS]

Hands down the best episode ever. VSS The King of firearms. Loved the sound coming from the skipping. I love this channel. Keep it up guys. It just gets better and better.

[@JermInTheSouth]

Really surprised Brandon isn't setup to resize brass cases and reload his own 9x39

[@454Casul]

He's not that smart!😂

[@MrChristoffer5700]

It's not that simple. Volume of casing if necked up may be different from true 9x39 plus neck thickness may cause the neck of the casing to crack. You could probably get away with it to some extend but would you risk your 1 of 1 to find out? I don't blame him for not wanting to.

[@ФедяКрюков-в6ь]

Really surprised Brandon didn't make a custom 12,7 mm VSS

[@ildarion3367]

@@MrChristoffer5700 If the powder charge is nominal it's unlikely that a bad casing will do any damage to the gun itself. The casing is not what takes the pressure from the powder, it's a sealant for the gasses on top of a logistic device.

[@woodysapper7]

​@MrChristoffer5700 I reload this 9x39 all the time I have an sbr and a bolt action as well..

[@nagoHaK1]

Я буду тем русским который расскажет про этот глушитель. Ресурс ВСС от 1500 до 5000 выстрелов (без ухудшения качества боя), и он поступает не только в специальные подразделения но и в регулярные войска. Поэтому такая простая конструкция, чтобы обычный солдат мог чистить и обслуживать глушитель без специальных средств. Спасибо за канал и контент, в России вас тоже смотрят. I will be that Russian who will tell you about this silencer. The VSS resource is from 1500 to 5000 rounds (without detoriation of "shot quality), and it goes not only to special forces but also to regular troops. Therefore, such a simple design so that an ordinary soldier can clean and maintain the silencer without special tools. Thank you for your channel and your content, we also watch your videos in Russia.

[@ДмитрийХарченко-ъ9о]

Только это не ВСС.

[@Praydoha]

@@ДмитрийХарченко-ъ9о Это понятно, но они говорят про эту пушку как о всс и обосрали глушитель говоря именно о всс. Хз, может и можно было придумать и лучше, но и этот не плох. И да, оригинальный ВСС и АС стреляют еще тише, хз еще что у них за патроны, хотя может просто звук на видео не совсем такой

[@yaro-s3f]

@@Praydoha мб ещё специальные пороха какие-нить Но дело явно не в глушителе, он такой как раз таки из соображений простоты обслуживания

[@ДмитрийХарченко-ъ9о]

@@Praydoha Патроны охотничьи дозвуковые, не факт, что на гражданской версии стоит штатный глушитель, скорее всего имитация.

[@Rose_Butterfly98]

One of my favourite guns in AVA. A suppressed automatic sniper, it was even more op than the p90.

[@eric_houston]

The attitude approached in filming this should be every gun video ever. Felt like I was there. Thanks guys

[@AshenKing97]

This has gotta be one of my fav videos of yours so far. The funny little skit opening, the janky weather and screeching of the van's awning. All quality entertainment lolol

[@Gaming_Bits_]

1:05 my platoon sergeant when we're doing field training

[@teampyle9835]

I really wanted to see some down range audio. Would be interesting to hear what being shot at by one sounds like. And how far away the muzzle blast can be heard. A comparison with 8.6 wouldve been really cool!

[@PeacekeeperKuna]

I really like the VSS's design. It definitely a unique rifle that despite being a bit different from it's counterparts, does its job incredibly well. Really looking forward to getting my hands on one someday as well

[@verakoo6187]

Unless u make it, rather impossible to get in the states lol

[@MegadethTillDeth]

I hope you don't mind a bit of crime then. Going to be very unlikely to get unless you build it otherwise. Even then parts kits are rare.

[@dextercarrie8131]

That intro was perfectly funny 😆 Brandon has incredible stunt skills as I believed he got shot. “Once crime is involved, anything is possible.” 😂

[@zhnkbr]

This has to be one of the best intros. Second only to the krink video maybe. Definitely the funniest. Brandon really committed to that fall lol.

[@MonteGould]

Very cool! I've seen one in Estonia years ago with a military group. I enjoy these videos so much, thanks for keeping it humorous.

[@ryanknoup6288]

That was terrifying. That round sounds like it vaporizes everything in its path.

[@SyrupCanuck]

Headshots are intense lol

[@cringeenjoyer2037]

This round is subsonic for a reason. It's REALLY heavy and hits hard in 200-400 meter range

[@abimanyuputra5185]

Donut : The stoner eldest Brandon : The loose-cannon middle son Garand : The cool youngest Micah : Slightly off the hook youngest friend.

[@tylerwilliams6022]

Administrative Results: The black sheep Hickok45: The cool pot smoking grandpa

[@EvilspeakGaming]

Matt demo ranch: the crazy DIY uncle

[@tylerwilliams6022]

@_MaxCaulfield_ I'm 38 and not current on what the kids consider cool these days or the lingo. Is Based good or bad? Lol!

[@tylerwilliams6022]

@_MaxCaulfield_ Well, outta sight my brotha! Consider me hip to all that jive now! I may have inadvertently dipped into lingo that was a little too old, even by the time I was born. Blame it on the films of my youth, I can't remember how we talked in my day. Probably have to watch American Pie or Half Baked to jog the memory of my generation's vocabulary.

[@-OokySpooky-]

When im sad I watch this video just for the opening. Garand Thumb and crew could be their own brand of comedy skit show if they wanted to

[@ImmanuelWoodworking]

That intro was perfect. Short, funny, but not lingering and not too long! Well done team! 😂

[@eljefeamericano4308]

Short, funny, but not lingering. Just like Brandon's airsoft career.

[@Dexxx123]

The fall to the childish whimper was absolute gold. I was almost in stitches.

[@Derxius]

Brandon with the trigger discipline when he's laying there dead really got me

[@reahs4815]

Gotta be safe you know!

[@ilovelamp61]

This is the best Garand Thumb opening ever. Change. My. Mind. Brandon sells the intro it so well that it have to watch it every quarter. 😂

[@ImJakeLuiz]

The VSS is a fascinating gun, and I’ve watched a few videos on it. But I had a great time watching two guys with some pretty significant authority in the gun world discuss the weapon! That said, I was pretty fascinated by the removal of that suppressor and the iron sights as related to it. If you guys ever get a hold of enough ammunition, it’d be really cool to see a big breakdown of the VSS including the zero with that suppressor.

[@Ceviche710]

i like the commitment to Brandon's gun safety after taking a hit 0:49 😂

[@hernn0]

True responsible gun owner

[@kartonwaffle4408]

Just the way that Brandon ragdolled was absolutely on point. I nearly threw up my beer from laughing!

[@Vladislav_Postnikov]

We can translate Vintorez (Винторез) as Screwcutter or Boltcutter. Винт - Screw or bolt. Резать - cut, slice. A minute of russian lang! :D

[@TheBrewCrew420]

Keep the Guntuber collaborations going! Strength in numbers

[@jeffslaven]

It's great how all you Gun-Tubers hang out on each others channels. A very tight nit community! Love it!

[@kevinstjohn6774]

If KZbin had an intro of the year award, this would win! Thanks for another quality video.