Gun Gripes

In this Gun Gripe we go over our thoughts and opinions on why we feel the AR-15 is the best rifle available today, period. Cue the AR haters in 3, 2,1....
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[@joeclaridy]

I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of AK owners suddenly cried out in terror

[@vhfgamer]

LOL. Hardly.

[@cloroxlavenderscent4307]

I like AKs but when the SHTF I will choose the AR.

[@allenstevens2655]

Love them both but agreed the AR15 with so many optics,parts availability and being more light weight is hard to beat.

[@joeclaridy]

@@cloroxlavenderscent4307 I'm split and would likely take both for different roles.

[@Rob-qr2kn]

lol Joe Claridy

[@Void304]

Why? Oh, that's easy. - It's lightweight - It's versatile - It's affordable - It frightens pacifist worms who've seen too many movies

[@calholli]

When it comes to performance per dollar. AR has everyone beat by a mile. I built an 18" SPR type rifle kit for $378 total; and it shoots 1.5 moa or better; and that's with simple hand tools. I've built a 10.5" set up for about the same, brace included. You simply can't get anywhere near that price with any other rifle.

[@Void304]

@@calholli Yes, I agree.

[@thunderrunner666]

lol on the last point

[@snipecox2153]

I love my also but they have all good points why I choose my pws over all!!!

[@calholli]

@@snipecox2153 PWS is just a slightly modified AR

[@3percentmick705]

The versatility and market support for an AR15 is nearly endless.

[@akuankka321876]

Because it's a American gun for american market. There's certain amount of bias towards the AR because it's simply american design. That's why it has such a large market in USA. Go to different country and you don't see as nearly as good market support for AR than for example AKs or other platforms.

[@DeimosPC]

@@akuankka321876 that’s because it’s expensive to import AR-15s and parts to other countries. AKs up until recent years were dirt cheap and always have been dirt cheap. It’s only the recent surge in price due to slav squat chads that has made them unaffordable to everyone

[@vicdiaz5180]

I build an AR-10 “other” (commie state compliant) with a SB-PDW brace and a 16” barrel topped of with a foregrip/bi-pod combo. Sounds odd but makes traveling with in a breeze and fully extended feels just right!

[@akuankka321876]

@@DeimosPC It's not the russians which made the prices go up. The reason why AKs are nowadays more expensive is because: 1. USA placed sanctions on russian firearms which meant that AK supply from Russia to USA got basically cut off 2. Generally AKs have become more popular over the years in the USA, which means that demand increases but supply is still quite low. 3. USA's protectionism nowadays means that in order to sell for example AKs in the american market you need to have certain amount of american parts in it. This means that it's much harder to import AKs to united states than before. The good side of this is that american made AKs have become more common in USA and it supports the american industry more than importing stuff overseas.

[@joeyoung4871]

22lr up too 300 win and evrything in between

[@DavidA20200]

There’s no controversy, this is the exact reason they try to ban this rifle more than any other because it’s so damn good!

[@calholli]

There's a reason why the military has so much trouble trying to replace it.

[@jimjim3598]

@@calholli the reason why they want to ban these is because the politicians are corrupt and they know that they could be sitting somewhere on a golf course head out of nowhere their head is split open like JFK

[@Nick-gg6tg]

🤣🤣🤣

[@HarryMollyNut]

There's a country called Australia, the gov banned gun sales and implemented a buy back of existing guns and guess what?.......NO MORE MASS SHOOTINGS. oh but i forgot Americans value their 2nd amendment more then their childrens lives.

[@twofifteen84-76]

@@HarryMollyNut Why are you here?

[@flippyjunior1267]

*Brandon Harrera left the chat*

[@RoughNek72]

Hahaha!!!!!!

[@thecocooreo]

ROFL!!!

[@joshualund4876]

Ha

[@darkswordsman0633]

Still waiting on the ak 50

[@calholli]

At least Brandon turns his AK and pulls the charging handle from over the top. That criss crossing your arms with the underAK reach around just to charge it needs to stop. lol. Its not for me at least.

[@SerpentSilver]

Gonna find out just how much i love the AR-15 later today when I take it to the range for the first time.

[@mytuul736]

Are you a new gun owner

[@Snidedeluxe247]

Good for you brother. Glad to see others join the 2nd Amendment family.

[@mytuul736]

@@Snidedeluxe247 I am not, wondering if guy above is

[@Snidedeluxe247]

@@mytuul736 he is. My bad I meant that for him.

[@thefreedomwarrior]

Congratulations

[@theandrew999]

One of my favorite things about the AR is this, consistency in manufacturing. I have a 300blk upper that fit on, and functioned perfectly on a 30+ year old lower. That's insane. The consistency in parts interchangeability is mind boggling.

[@30rdmaga]

@@MoneyTr41l It's the Lego gun. Lol

[@nicoscarfo4486]

You can't do that with an AK, you cant exchange parts between original country manufacturers much less different decades

[@lenbrewer9351]

I was setting here thinking about what's my favorite gun. It turned out to be the one that I have lots of ammo for.

[@billjensen6216]

Lol I have to agree

[@Chalz108]

I think I have enough 556, 6.5 and 7mm that I'll never have to buy deer hunting ammo ever again 😂

[@dannyrbailey]

What’s ammo? 🤣

[@chrisshumake83]

I'm glad I've been putting back ammo for the last 10 years, I shoot a lot but I've been able to maintain my 5000 rounds per caliber stash and still get my trigger time in during all this crazy mess.

[@NoNo_IStay]

@Mr Cevant i think it's smart to have much more fighting ammo than fun ammo. I can count my 22. Can't count the 5.56

[@slickbossman7243]

"AK is better", "no its the AR" My broke ass "Gun is gun"

[@darkswordsman0633]

Yo saaaaame bro!

[@pearson935]

My broke ass has one of both after grinding and missing a few meals. A 350 legend build with a kp15 polymer lower. With the adjustable gas block made it possible to use without overstressing the back of the built in buffer tube. With a scope it weighs around 6lbs unloaded. I also traded another ar15 for a Romanian made draco nak9x with a Burris fastfire 3 .I love That pcc. I want to throw a binary on it. They are both great platforms. The AR is just much more modular.

[@adamrodriguez31]

And then little by little grow that collection.

[@adamrodriguez31]

Well duh.

[@Midtnfishing937]

Both are great. I have both in 5.56.

[@shawnwillis7561]

You know why your my favorite gun channel? No long ass intro that I have to skip over every gd time I watch a video.

[@calholli]

Small arms solutions: go check him out, he used to work at Colt, he's probably the most informative other than forgotten weapons.

[@shawnwillis7561]

@@calholli already subscribed. Great channel

[@danno1800]

So true! I thought I was the only one who skipped ahead through the ridiculous openings that never change and are WAY too long...thanks

[@denniscraig6022]

I tell family friends and associates every home should have one . Every point you make is spot on

[@ryanmerritt1881]

For everyone in the home.

[@larsandreasrisy4402]

@@ryanmerritt1881 At least one😉

[@thatguy22441]

Every home should have either an AR, M1A1, or both.

[@jessesimmons4503]

@@thatguy22441 M14 for hunting rifle.

[@thatguy22441]

@@jessesimmons4503 Absolutely. .308 is a good round, and 20 of them is more than enough to stop any threat.

[@chasedorworth8502]

I just built my first AR, Anderson lower parts kits, magpul buttstock, and an 18 inch aero precision upper 1:7 twist, I have fallen in love

[@thomaslomeo2736]

Damn I built the exact same gun with the exact same parts...

[@randystrand908]

Inspirational. Thanks.

[@derpcon4212]

I’m surprised you got an Aero upper to fit on an Anderson lower tbh lmao. My Anderson lowers had takedown pin holes so out of spec that only PSA uppers would fit on them.

[@brianfischer5609]

​@@derpcon4212 that's funny, I just built an aero lower, and my PSA upper won't fit in it😂.

[@foggymcfly3636]

After watching this video go back and watch gun gripes number 16 with Eric and Barry from 9 years ago. It very interesting seeing the evolution of the ar15 and Eric’s thoughts, plus it’s always nice to see Barry again.

[@barricksspecial]

Rip Barry...

[@bradmiller6507]

Going to do that as soon as I finish watching this video. Barry is missed.

[@lestatzapata6393]

F

[@NoNo_IStay]

@@lestatzapata6393 no

[@TTime685]

Haha, was just about to comment this. They both chose the AK 😄 My how times change.. RIP Barry

[@jzaden10]

Yes everyone in America should have one!!! As for me I have one for every member in my family and they know how to use them besides the baby he's not quite there yet

[@jzaden10]

I recommend it Elon Musk, atleast a light, sling, iron sights and red dot

[@thumbshurting2956]

He'll be pressing the bolt catch in no time.

[@barryfroelich3526]

Totally agree.

[@jaymadre5996]

Its ok everyone knows between ages 0-2 they stick purely to 22 caliber i recomend getting a ar 15 and a 22lr conversion kit so they can practice with the platform and you can switch the original bolt back in when they turn 3

[@NotMuchHere]

just one?

[@baseballplayer2004]

This is absolutely the best ..truthfully I was a little scared at one point to even try this rifle out. The moment i fired the first shot I fell in love.

[@randystrand908]

Ditto

[@bobmalarkey4621]

Just like a shot of Jack. First one is rough, but the next 29 are right on point.

[@inspired4more]

Easy to clean, easy to shoot, easy to break down and put back together, shoots accurate, soft recoil, highly versatile, modular, easily modified, lots of options, decent cartridge, lots of other cartridge options, unlimited accessories, reasonably priced... I could go on.

[@thatguy22441]

They work and they're everywhere. Frankly, the fact that they work is itself reason enough.

[@thatguy22441]

You left out very effective as both a defensive and hunting rifle. You can absolutely hunt deer with one.

[@inspired4more]

@@thatguy22441 Yup. I wasn't even listing reasons to use one, only characteristics, but ar15s are a great tool for any number of applications where it shines.

[@invictus.9469]

Durability and reliability … meh

[@intuitivefugitive8852]

Better ammo variety than Tula or Wolf steel Commy crap 😂

[@REXOB9]

"We're not saying you're wrong, but you're wrong" -- love it!

[@crannyscustoms]

What’s happening up here in Canada right now is crazy. It’s ridiculous. Thanks boys

[@WillyMerc]

What’s happening?

[@JoeArn1]

@@WillyMerc i believe they have a 9:30 curfew and basically worse gun rights than California/NY combined

[@Ontarianmm]

@@JoeArn1 Oh and a new gun ban including basically all semi-auto rifles.

[@freedomfan4272]

I would assume he's talking about the Canadian gun ban that Tredau signed I think it was last year making over 1000 firearms illegally with one swipe of a pen without any negotiations or votes or anything from what I was reading

[@thecanadianlanboy8132]

@@freedomfan4272 Give it time. We are bringing it to court

[@Oldhogleg]

There's two kinds of great arms; ones with revolutionary designs, and ones with highly matured designs. The AR started as the first, then matured into the second; which accounts for it's longevity.

[@ReubenOaks84]

My favorite part of the AR is that I can and have completely built them from the ground up and I find it amazing that with minimal tools and know how you can build them any way you'd like and if you dont like it just keep changing stuff on it. They really are the best platform available.

[@therichie9916]

I agree. The same AR I've taken through classes, train with and practice with is the same AR I hunt deer with. Using a 62gr SP load I've harvested several deer up to 200lbs over the last few years. Same load I use for home defense. Over 18k rounds now. Still shooting 1.5 moa. S&W M&P Magpul edition mid length. Good rifle.

[@jeramyw]

That's my favorite AR15 out of the box. Don't forget about the 5R barrel.

[@therichie9916]

Love the 5R barrel. The 1 in 8 twist is sweet too

[@therichie9916]

It does have a BCM bcg, Sprinco buffer spring and Airborne arms trigger.

[@Ir0nF1st924]

Is it a 20" barrel? And how far away are you shooting the deer? I'm wanting to rework one of my uppers into a hunting setup.

[@therichie9916]

@@Ir0nF1st924 It is a 16". From 20 yards to a little over 150 yards

[@mongo5564]

This is all true. Couldn’t of said it better myself. Every able bodied American should have one, at least 4 magazines and get some training.

[@darthtyranus7683]

Heck ya emphasize training training training

[@michaelshanahan4965]

What if your not able bodied? Get one anyway.

[@NoNo_IStay]

4 mags? Should have at least that just on your person.

[@erikwaters238]

I’m in the PRNY, but their AWB is going to the SCOTUS next term, and will be overturned 6-3.

[@johnpelszynski6646]

I had my training, combat Vietnam and I volunteered for it. That is why I Have 10 AR's I had a friend that was drafted, went to Vietnam and is KIA. I never got a scratch. Go figure. They built a park and named it after him. I got 100 % disability.

[@bldlightpainting]

I agree, which is why my Colt M4 is my go-to battle rifle.

[@zombieslayer7759]

It honestly is. That's why I'm pretty stoked to get my very first AR in a couple of days. :)

[@mikeoneil5770]

You’ll love it! I just my 1st one about 8 months ago, and they’re a hell of a lot of fun to shoot! Unfortunately, ammo is both scarce and expensive right now, but that will change once this virus thing is over with...

[@zombieslayer7759]

@@mikeoneil5770 Yeah hopefully the manufacturers can catch up with production of new firearms and ammunition. :(

[@mattstarr2674]

@@zombieslayer7759 What did you get ?

[@zombieslayer7759]

@@mattstarr2674 A Palmetto State Armory with the full length, 15" handguard.

[@mattstarr2674]

@@zombieslayer7759 nice that's a good rifle

[@jefferydebbink282]

I got an AR-10 in January for protection and for use as my “Hog Smasher.” I was not a hunter growing up but when I learned about the hogs running amuck down South, I knew I needed a powerful 7.62x51 rifle. I also live in Milwaukee so I cannot really rely on the police for protection since they’re short-staffed. Still waiting on my Mossberg 590.

[@olmangarcia943]

🤣 if you're in 414 Milwaukee u don't need a hog smasher rifle...u need a Kia boy blaster. ...

[@nocount7517]

"Once you reach 6mm, you've reached the maximum potential of this small frame." Patriot Ordnance Factory: "Is that a challenge?"

[@iamAwesomo1994]

maybe for double stacked cartridges. you can put .458 socom and 50 beo in a standard AR lower, but only single stacked feeding

[@nocount7517]

@@iamAwesomo1994 I said that because they somehow managed to squeeze the .308 into the AR-15.

[@michaelsorenson3887]

@@nocount7517 they had to make a little bigger platform for it to fit😉

[@bretnmannn]

300 OSSM 3006 performance in a AR-15

[@justanotherinternetexpert7743]

@@michaelsorenson3887 no they didnt. That's not true at all. The POF Revolution is the same EXACT size as a Ar15, I OWN a POF Revolution, and A POF Renegade plus(among other rifles as well.) If you put both rifles on top of each other they take up the exact same length, width, and height. The outside dimensions are the same. Shit the Revolution uses a AR15 bolt carrier. The only difference on the outside is the magazine well is bigger, but it is set back further so the measurements are the same.

[@erickolb8581]

The fact that Izmash integrated western design into their AK series speaks VOLUMES of which gun is better.

[@cloroxlavenderscent4307]

But "MUUHHH AK".

[@Toptek.]

nah

[@jaythus3181]

Eh people like what they like. I love both platforms but as a left handed person the AK is inherently easier to use for me. There's pros and cons to either rifle

[@baalzamon3593]

The AK took nothing from the AR, it was over a decade quicker to be developed and manufactured. I'm not arguing which is better, just pointing out that your particular argument holds no water.

[@baalzamon3593]

@John Doe you ask what advantages the AK has? Fewer parts make it especially easy to troubleshoot and field strip plus ammo costs are way cheaper. The ARs in 7.62x39 struggle with oddly shaped magazines and suffer in reliability. Now, I love my AR, it's lightweight, accurate and intuitive. But I don't disagree with his point that the AK enioys its perks too

[@cmillerphotos]

Get three because, "One is none. Two is one. Three is better." :-)

[@prestonfarmer1563]

My wife hasn’t really been a fan of the AR15. I just got my M&P sport 2. She took it to her A Girl & A Gun range day Saturday and fell in love 🥰. I told her that we need to get her one now. She agreed!

[@Hashashin_Fidayin]

Lucky Man! Good work!

[@jayztable]

I would have given her that one and bought myself a daniel defense 😂

[@robertbryan5491]

I used one in Vietnam and I own one now because when it comes to personal defense it's hard to beat and as bad as the ammo situation is you can still get ammo for your AR

[@dragmorian6347]

There’s a guy in another thread here saying all you Vietnam vets hate the M16. The Nam vets in family disagree with his assertion. But the Nam vets in my family are infantry and medics. Maybe that’s why they love the M16 - because they actually carried them in combat

[@tylershore6478]

The AR15 is a great rifle. The versatility, market, and things that you can do to them is endless. Great video!

[@bobmalarkey4621]

I started with an M&P15 as my first firearm ever. Since then, I've grown a collection including a Tavor X95 that I just got today. You guys are 100% in saying that once you understand the basics behind an AR, you'll be way ahead of the game when learning a new system or platform, and that maintainence or minor repair is as simple as you can get compared some other platforms out there.

[@brenthamby2155]

Well done, fellas. I completely agree. I’ve got one in .223 Wylde, and one in 7.62x39. My “AR 47”.

[@Killgore52]

Take a shot every time Eric slaps his hand on the AR.

[@MJA5]

AR-15 is an exercise in simplicity and functionality. Even the super cheapies work pretty well. Like a pair of sneakers, you can get some hot-boxes at Ross Dress for Less for a few bucks or you can get some Gucci Kicks or Manolo Blaniks (surprised I knew that name, aren't you?) for thousands and thousands of dollars. And sure, the super cool three guns with all the swag are cool, but a (put your cheap brand here) cheaper rifle with iron sights is still a serviceable and useful tool for the many things we use them for. Yours in AR-ness ---MJA.

[@mrouija25]

Do a Ar vs Ak meltdown side by side at the same time...!

[@kyleboland1820]

Do it

[@ChefofWar33]

Yep. Then we will see what is truley best.

[@BangersandBullets]

Just getting into the AR 15 and I'm loving what I am learning so far.

[@dragmorian6347]

Get bit by that AR builder inside you, and you’re gonna have WAY more fun

[@BangersandBullets]

@@dragmorian6347 man I'm already going crazy 🤣. This is too much fun. I started a channel and clearly having too much fun

[@davidbasque5395]

I held off buying an AR for decades , then I purchased a Colt and I understood the attraction The AR taught me that "there is not only one" , that every firearm may have something others do not

[@tonyperish5568]

This weekend I'll finally be able to take mine to the range for its first shots.

[@andrewparks8722]

Hi, Eric. Long-time viewer here, first time commenter. I used to watch your videos back in the early days, when you were still doing them at Moss Pawn & Gun with Barry (may he rest in peace). This was back during the Obama years, when I was in college at Alabama and the Obama-era attempted gun-grabs were in full swing. My love of guns took a backseat to other pursuits when I was in grad school and, later, getting started in the workforce, but I've recently gotten back into the hobby, and back into watching your channel again. While getting caught up, I was surprised to find this video. I remember a pair of episodes you and Barry did (the 16th and 17th editions of Gun Gripes, after looking it up) where y'all compared the AR-15 and the AK-47, side by side. At the end of the first episode, y'all acknowledged the strengths of the AR-15, but agreed that the AK-47 was the better platform, mainly because of superior reliability and durability. Those episodes have stuck with me over the years, mainly every time I've looked at purchasing either rifle or played with one at the gun range. Your opinion has clearly shifted. I'm curious. What changed? I've never owned an AK, so I'm not asking as an AK fan or anything. I'd just like to know how the AR's won you over in the last ten years or so. Love the show!

[@donl4914]

The AR platform is the Most Customisable platform EVER made. Also, one of the most FUN to work with. If you say it's not the best, then I challenge you to put another up. One with all the fittings and accessories available. I highly doubt that you can name even one. I love my AR's and I will be building a few more. :-) Now let us see, what options will I do next? :-)

[@blakekrocks]

Your first statement is irrefutable given the market support available. Let's revisit when piston driven rifles like the ak, mk18, HKs, get cheaper and more market support. The AR gas or rather ass impingement is mechanically inferior to piston driven. Keep your ego in check. Why doesn't SOCOM use flashy m4s? Cause they JAM. Don't eject or don't produce the gas requires to blast past moon dust. "WHaT abOuT the aK triGgeR groUp" You don't practice larping drills flicking safety on and off? Dust cover stays on until firing. The gas impingement, "cheap" AR is nothing more than a sporting rifle, NOT a battle rifle or doomsday gun for that matter. Besides the gas imp, it's a fantastic platform.

[@therealmccoy9948]

@@blakekrocks They addressed every one of your points in the video. It's kind of a hybrid system and the bolt is a piston in itself. They have shown in meltdowns that an ar lasts longer than an ak, and inrange has shown that it is extremely reliable when covered in mud. MAC also has shown the hybrid gas system can last thousands of rounds with zero cleaning or lubrication, and have no failures. I love an ak or a fal, but an ar is a better platform than any other. And saying it's nothing more than a sporting rifle? Why has it been in service for nearly 60 years then? Don't be such a hater dude, it just makes you sound pathetic. Besides if you want it to be a piston operated system, then you can do that. They do exist.

[@mitchellbryars9338]

@@blakekrocks you're incorrect about Socom not using the M4. Only a couple units use the 416. The others are using mk18's and M4 block 2's. But are now going to the m4 block 3's which are a mid-length gas system with a geissele rail.

[@mitchellbryars9338]

@@blakekrocks and the mk18 is a carbine length direct impingement or internal piston to be more accurate.

[@jacktheaviator4938]

AR15s are reliable and it's a great design, but it's chambered in an anemic caliber. 223 is a VARMINT round, and it's pathetic against 200lb men.

[@Slinky108]

I have many of both but I adore my 5.45x39 ARs and my 6.5 Grendel chambered rifle. But my goodness, choosing between those and my IWI Galil Ace pistol in 5.45 and 7.62x51 would be impossible! Like choosing between kids! I love them all!

[@vicdiaz5180]

Mr. AK: the AR platform uses a tiny 22 Cal lol Big brother AR-10: hold my drink

[@joshk528]

**beer

[@treyporter2886]

@@joshk528 50 Beowulf

[@calholli]

300 blackout are offered almost everywhere AR's are made.

[@johnmcchesney5155]

AR-15s also available in 450 BM, 7.62 x 39, 6.8 spc, 300 blk , 458 socom and on and on.

[@michaelsorenson3887]

@@calholli in my opinion, 300blk and 308 are the argument stopper. Especially when you see the brn180 in 300 blackout. It's got a piston, which is what ak guys seem to get hung up on, and it's a 30 caliber, like they seem to get hung up on. If anyone likes an ak, more power to you. But the AR has more than caught up in my opinion. I wondering when everyone will switch to an ar10 😆 only takes a KZbin trend to tip the scale at this point lol

[@michaelgrimes83]

I love my AR’s. I’ve built a few, and would love to have the $ to build a couple more. My wife got mad at me when I got my first AR only because I was doing a custom “build” I didn’t “build” my first AR I started off with a stick AR and then upgraded the safety then the takedown pins and mag release, then on to the trigger group and spring’s, then the bolt catch and on and on until I had essentially a completely different firearm vs what I started with!! The only thing that is stock on that firearm now is the lower!!! EVERYTHING else has been changed, the upper, then buffer, spring and tube, barrel, hand guard is now free floated instead of the heat Shield it started with, then went to a quad rail now it’s an Mlock free float, different forward assist, BCG, gas block, muzzle brake, buttstock, pistol grip, even the mags are different. Now I’m sure half the AR guys out there will say I “douched” it up. But when I started making it red n black there wasn’t a kit to just buy and replace the parts. I had to track down every single part and piece and buy them and swap out the parts. Then I bought a raw 80% and ordered every part and piece I wanted for that and decided instead I’d coloring it I’d polish it out and do like an old hot rod and do black n “chrome” and that 1 is my favorite AR15 I’ve built and I say built because if you buy an old car and replace the motor and rear and interior and trans and all the parts and pieces and paint it you’ve “built” the car so it’s in my opinion the same and even more so with an 80% or less lower!!! The other’s I have are all just anodized parts for now. I want to get a large tank and start to hydro dip certain patterns but that’s the future for them, my wife is in the middle of her build now, btw I said she HATED when I started my first “build” now that’s “her’s” she claimed it about half way through she stared asking oh what else can you get in red oh can we do this I’m red oh I like that lol. Now her new 1 has Tiffany blue and purple color scheme, with a custom hand guard that has butterflies, dragon flies, skulls and flowers and other stuff in it… so it’s completely her firearm. Sorry for the long comment just love taking about guns!!! Thanks for taking time out of your day to read what I’ve written to anyone who does!! As always Thank fig guy’s for the content!!! And sorry again for the long winded book comment!!!

[@thelastjohnwayne]

Carl and Ian from InRange have proven that the AR is more mud resistant than the AK

[@HP3682]

It’s an American Lego with infinite possibilities. I love the versatility of it. You can go tacticool, Gucci, milspec commando, or whatever you’re into.

[@akandglockguy9581]

The AR is the best fighting rifle, but I do love my AK’s. Just own both guys, it’s just that simple...

[@Kendricklamarglazer17]

Well, now there has been AK/AR mixes now and they look amazing and pretty innovative

[@xfirehurican]

There's a shitload of dudes running around Mexico and the Triangle that also give the AR/M4 a big thumbs up.

[@iPervy]

I remember back near a decade ago when barry was still around he and Eric both came to choose the AK, but as time passed now the AR is up ahead. Wish barry was still here to toss in his thoughts, but I think he would agree.

[@jerridgossett62]

I've always had a love for the AK platform, I always will. Theres NO denying the appeal, modularity, ease of use and overall cool factor of a great AR15. That's why I shoot both. God bless.

[@terryrogers8347]

I love the 22 conversion cmmg to 22lr it ia afordable to practice

[@razogarzon3248]

To quote the late great Barry: "The AR is legos for adults"

[@TheMrwhite6199]

I do miss barry

[@robertdinicola9225]

This is the only you tube video I've seen in a year with no dislikes!

[@sogerc1]

Well... check again.

[@robertdinicola9225]

@@sogerc1 haters gonna hate!

[@jeda3047]

18 now lol ak guys are going to find it sooner or later.

[@sloffyreb7646]

Just got my little AR9 build up and running. No bolt bounce and it’s little. Love it!

[@zak9129]

You guys should do a Data breakdown on the FACTs about gun violence for a Gun Gripes episode. Present it in a way so it becomes really easy for others to see the truths, keep the Red vs Blue and all that other partisan crap out of it. Just show us the numbers, where it happens and what not, explain what some of the data means with out opinion. You guys rock! Oh, YES AR is the best haha!

[@neilshark6361]

Great idea!!

[@christopherrodgers5249]

Would also like to see this

[@dwaynewalker986]

While I'll probably never see the side of a picnic table used as an armorers' tool to straighten an overheated and warped AR barrel ,( like you can with an AK) i have to admit that dispelling false rumors about the AR does serve a purpose. I'm planning on buying my first AR in 6.5 Grendel. All those years ago 223 and pistol calibers was the only game in town for an AR platform ( along with .308 but who could afford one). The idea of having to shim an upper that shot loose from a lower, along with lack of performance in moist/wet conditions, and the reliability rumors in general always dissuaded me from buying an AR. Things have changed over the last 40 years. Better calibers to choose from and an entire world of after market accessories place the AR in a different light in my decisionmaking process. Thanks for the high quality entertainment and information.

[@IhateYoutube]

I hear Hungarian SVD's are the best ever! I heard it from a big KZbinr! He said there's some on GB LOL

[@leegreene3059]

Would this youtuber be the same guy to make many many statements talking about people buying guns and ammo then immediately selling on GB for gouged rates being absolute scum? Then he turned around and pulled the exact same thing?

[@IhateYoutube]

@@leegreene3059 Heh that'd be the one :)

[@John-zs2eo]

Was the Tuber pushing the FEG SVD?

[@timbow50]

I'm not even military but I know I agree with you guys. One super versatile platform. I love my various set ups. Will never give them up for another number one go to. ( followed by a couple of Remington 700 for LR work),

[@Otter-Destruction]

Was the AR designed to modular and future proofing in mind? or did it just stumble into the realm where engineer realized they can continue to modify the platform without significant changes?

[@BuckFoeJiden]

In terms of accuracy, range, energy and dependability, the AR10 is my absolute favorite pick. Replacing range with mobility, I'll take my AR15.

[@z50com]

The year 1995, a AR15 is $1000 and a AKM is $500. . . . . .The year is 2010, a AR15 is $500 and a AKM is $1000. . . . .

[@michaelmooney7375]

Don't sell the M-16 I carried in Vietnam short. Having said that, I'm a big fan of the the top end AR rifles today. Thanks for a great video!

[@357Addict]

Let me sum up; "We love the AR-15, it's great. You should own one".

[@allenperry2921]

We love our muscle cars too. If you can afford one go and buy one.That my friend is the american dream!!!!

[@adammcallister9675]

Should be noted that a big impact on the groups is a shooter’s familiarity with each platform. One guy might shoot bigger groups, then hand the same rifle to someone else who may shoot smaller groups with it. A lot of people in America, especially veterans are much more familiar with AR even if they don’t realize it. Even people who have shot an AK a lot, may be shooting it too much like an AR. Not saying that happened here. Shoot and train on both and decide yourself. I’ve seen some damn good groups from an AK. Wind and BC of cartridge is also a bigger factor than which gun being used in longer distance apples to oranges comparisons. Thank you for the massive amount of work this channel has done for us and thank you for your service.

[@ryanmerritt1881]

6mm arc, is my next build! About 3/4 of the way there!

[@paulross9287]

My "gun gripe" is that this show forever tells me that they have the perfect gun(s) for whatever circumstance, then I'm shown a gun that is been customized in about 1000 different ways from it's stock configuration. It's like saying the perfect sports car to buy is a Miata with a hybrid turbo charged big block and an electric motor for each wheel. It would take me years to hunt down the aftermarket parts to build their typical recommendation.

[@chadbaker310]

Seems like I saw a video where Eric & Barry picked the AK over the AR...

[@ea2225]

I just watched those videos last night. Oh how hypocritical

[@nolanwunderlich167]

@@ea2225 who cares. No matter what rifle you choose, I support you. Plus their vids are very professional and entertaining

[@ea2225]

@@nolanwunderlich167 i dont either personally but he was borderline belittiling it 9 years ago and today hes glorifying it lol

[@I_Want_Peace_World_Peace]

@@ea2225 People change their opinions and time passes and they come across new experiences. What's your point?

[@ea2225]

@@I_Want_Peace_World_Peace for my KZbin comment to offend you enough to pointlessly respond to mine

[@joshuataft5541]

A ton of great points......even if they don't like it..in a practical science and a financial science it's the best choice for where we live..

[@frankenelimtangco2400]

"Americas Rifle" sounds good to me sir..

[@mattc5791]

I could not agree more. The AR platform is clearly #1. There are many AR choices and price points, so virtually anyone can own one, but there's nothing like firing a top-of-the-line AR. Eric mentioned BCM and Daniel Defense. I am fortunate to own two DDM4 AR's - One is a V7 SLW 14.5" and the other is the V7P 10.3" pistol version. They are both weapons of incredible quality that inspire confidence and guarantee reliability. Easy to shoot accurately, easy to clean, easy to carry, and easy to enhance. They represent the AR rifle platform at the highest level. This video is a excellent discussion as to why the AR is King.

[@2adave]

After yesterday the prices will sky rocket again. Give another 24hrs and you’ll notice the prices rise and inventory clear out again.

[@mattstarr2674]

Spend those stimulus checks I'm going gun shopping tomorrow.

[@Ulysses1994XF04]

AR vs AK is just the gun world version of the PlayStation vs Xbox console war.

[@dandexinventor]

"Patriot Legos" I love them. Done it so much, I could build one blindfolded (in good conditions, not hanging upside-down off a cliff, in the rain of course).

[@noncompliant209cali]

My first firearm was a PSA upper and complete lower build kit (minus lower) and a 80% lower. I didn't know anything about guns but I put it together went to the range and put 300 rounds through it the first day. I have a few thousand rounds through it now and I've upgraded some parts. It got me into guns. I know have 2 ar15s a Glock 19, and A p80 80% frame with 80pbuilder slide. It all started a year and a half ago with a PSA build

[@sinisterhydro9202]

Ak guys are punching the air over this episode

[@nolanwunderlich167]

Nahh, still entertaining. Funny thing is is years back, Eric and Barry did a vid where ak trumps ar. I support you if you have an ar over ak and other way around. A gun is a gun.

[@sinisterhydro9202]

@@nolanwunderlich167 seriously no need to fight we are all gun lovers in the end

[@ethan5.56]

First time my grandma saw one of my AR15s she asked if it was a machine gun😂 I had to have an informative talk with her lol. Great video as always

[@MrChet407]

I agree, i just wish the AK platform would be supported too :D

[@MakerBees333]

The one thing AK constantly beats the AR is the climate that most Americans find themselves in half of the year Winter. It is best to have both.

[@tacticalmattfoley]

*Slaps AR*: This bad boy can fit so much leftist rage in it....

[@TacticalKeene]

I love the platform. Built a piston driven one and is now my favorite. Grew up using them, still do now. Way easier to work on with basic tools. No need for riveting or hydraulic presses. It’s highly modular, very accurate and lightweight. 😊

[@squidy4082]

I want a 5.56 ar15 for close to medium range build and a AR-10 for long range build , god I can’t wait

[@kjw882]

Ha, you'd better hurry

[@squidy4082]

@@kjw882 why haha

[@Hashashin_Fidayin]

@@squidy4082 Biden ran on a 'platform' that said he wanted to make it illegal to buy any parts/accessories online. If I was you, I would think about trying to get parts that might be harder to ship later. (ex. barrels, uppers, etc.) They might not proceed with that, but I wouldnt want to take any chances. It only takes one mass shooting, and the ENTIRE govt and media will use it like a scapegoat and run to take away all of our rights.

[@squidy4082]

@@Hashashin_Fidayin yeah it’s kinda sad honestly but I’m just gonna get a budget one for now

[@travissmith8017]

@@squidy4082 nothing wrong with that man, grab what you can while you can. Ruger ar15 are good quality for the price, or you can build your own.

[@hummerzdca]

Wow, great post. I own 3 (22, 9mm, and 5.56) except for the CA compliant stuff, this is the best ever. Thanks!🇺🇸

[@CIAG4PNP]

We need a protect and preserve the AR15 act to protect this beautiful rifle from the Communist Democrat Party and the Communist Republican Rinos 😉👍

[@LV_CRAZY]

You do realize that all the real Socialist and Anarchist own ARs or AKs?

[@kamokatfish4858]

It’s called the second amendment...

[@PanzerLord]

No one in the Democratic Party's leadership supports overthrowing our democracy and replacing it with an authoritarian state that can't provide much of the people's basic needs (or any needs for half of the population). The GOP, on the other hand... Remember 1/6/21

[@TheRepublicOfJohn]

@@PanzerLord preach!

[@TheRepublicOfJohn]

If anything, the Trump presidency only increased the number of Leftist/left-libertarian gun-owners such as myself. I'm now a full-fledged SHTF-prepper because of the Orange Buffoon and the neo-Fascist movement that was emboldened by his rhetoric and policy.

[@seancarroll8326]

When I was in bootcamp, during the crucible, my DI was kicking mud all over my rifle as I was crawling under barbed wire. My rifle was caked with sand and mud. I ended up getting swapped out with another injured recruit to complete a course of fire without being able to clean my rifle. I shoved the magazine in against the mud and sand and I had to use the forward assist to get a round chambered, I was really worried it would blow up in my face, but she cycled several mags, and accurately. Thats when I learned that the idea that the M16/AR15 cant operate dirty was nonsense. That thing was filthy with all kinds of sand and mud when it came time to clean it, but it shot really well.

[@2atexan986]

I remember back in the day Eric did a video with Barry and he said his preference was the AK. I don’t think the AK is still as viable if an option in 2021 considering the AK market had been neutered.

[@SeWallis]

Agreed. That said check out the new Zastava Arms ZPAP AK's with RPK bulged recievers and get one before they're banned. AR's are superior, but it's good to have the bad guys gun too.

[@2atexan986]

@@SeWallis Thats fair. I think its a good idea to have somthing that will eat 7.62*39 but a lot of us younger guys really missed the boat on quility built AK pattern rifles and affordable SKS' when they were $85 back in the day.

[@DanielBoone337]

I would say the AR platform not just AR15 but I have AR's set up for plinking up close to long range shooting and home defense to hunting. So at the end of the day I have to agree!!!

[@MyWatchIsEnded]

I was creating a SPR (special purpose rifle) and halfway through I realized I essentially made a squad infantry weapon (M27 style) and now I have a sub-moa drum fed 1x prism optic Frankenstein. Help

[@mytuul736]

Could you please make a video on it

[@MyWatchIsEnded]

@@mytuul736 It's not that exciting to look at so I can give you the specs instead: Base rifle - Springfield Armory 'Saint' 5.56/.223 16.5" barrel Muzzle device - Precision Armament M4-72 muzzle brake Sights - Magpul Mbus Pro front/rear, Vortex Prism 1x illuminated reticle Accessories - Battery Assist Device (BAD), CMC 2.5 flat faced drop-in trigger, Radian Raptor charging handle, Seekins Precision Magazine catch, Stngr Hwk free float handguard, Magpul shorty foregrip, Magpul MOE K2+ grip, Magpul UBR gen 2 collapsible stock, Vltor A5 buffer and spring, Strike Industries dust cover, Magpul pmag D-60 drum, and a custom sling made by a former officer.

[@wesleycristman3278]

Got the Ruger 556 and that thing is laser pointer accurate and built like a tank. LOVE that rifle.

[@vaajchang]

Iraqveteran: Ar 15 the best rifle! Ak fans: TRIGGER!

[@mikemma6695]

Great video. Thanks for all your hard work in bringing this to us!

[@jonkR96]

Alright chat, keep it civil. 😆

[@swynty5767]

My main reason for the ar15 is the light weight ammo, reliability, and accuracy at range

[@xUndeadGamer17x]

So i'm an AK guy by heart and blood, but after this video i realize that the AR platform HAS so much value for a single gun. Im very intrigued about the modularity of the platform. I will be getting an AR in the very near future

[@xUndeadGamer17x]

I will never leave my AK its never failed me yet but AR might be my go to gun when i get it to where my skills set are or trying to achieve

[@DV36008]

Any gun is great to own and operate. But by far in this current moment in time the AR platform is the most interchangeable and customizable weapon platform that is useful, fun, and affordable(in most cases) over time. I truly enjoy any and all guns, but if I had to choose one. AR without a doubt. Great stuff guys.

[@EricDodsonLectures]

Light, accurate, easily modified, cost-effective, reliable, modular... what's not to like?

[@waltersobchak3903]

Trying to retract the delta ring by hand

[@Ir0nF1st924]

@@waltersobchak3903 There's a tool for that

[@EricDodsonLectures]

@@waltersobchak3903 Yeah, but $20 on Amazon solves that problem for the rest of your life.

[@waltersobchak3903]

@@EricDodsonLectures doesn’t make it very easily modifiable or modular having to get a tool for that tho does it🙃

[@EricDodsonLectures]

@@waltersobchak3903 Well, can you think of a firearm where you can easily change everything in it *without* having to buy one sort of specialized tool or another? In the Ar15's case, pulling a delta ring with the tool is simple, quick and cheap. Probably you could teach a chimpanzee to do it.

[@imperial1037]

At the end of the day it doesn't matter what rifle you have, whoever is more familiar with their platform and sends a round through the skull first will win ALMOST any given gunfight, and if you've ever seen a real gun fight you would know sometimes luck is a real factor, some people forget to do things they've done repetitively hundreds of times the seconds rounds start flying and stress enters the situation, keep training.

[@tonylawrence1814]

I like all of your videos, but I do miss Chad when hes not on a video..kinda like Laural with out Hardy 😂👍

[@tysonscott5546]

My first AR that I built is a hobo, KE enhanced lower parts, Anderson Lower Receiver, odinworks bcg, cmc trigger, and finish it off with a 20 inch 223 wylde barrel from bca.

[@gavinm1347]

Only thing I can’t stand about the AR is the charging handle. Such a poor design. That retainer notch wears down if you don’t grease it. Other than that it’s the best platform made.

[@azntactical4884]

Shortening the charging handle spring May help.

[@z50com]

They make side charging AR's

[@SuspiciousGanymede]

Strike industries makes a latch-less charging handle if you're that concerned about marks on your rifle. I wore out the retainer notch long ago on one of my rifles and have never accidentally actuated the CH in the thousands of rounds/combat drills it's seen.

[@agoffgrid640]

Our PSA 10.5" ar15 pistol in 5.56x45mm kit built on an Anderson lower is what we trust for our homestead defense and out of the 11-12 ish thousand rounds we have put threw it, zero failures. And no, its not a safe queen, it gets thrown around and used just as hard as I used my M4. We also clean it maybe every 2-3k rounds.