How an AR-15 Works

A 3D animation showing how an AR-15 works. Cinema 4D was used to create each individual part, as well as animating everything. Corona renderer was used for final output of lighting and textures.
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How I made this animation: bit.ly/3QQLR5U
Voiceover: bit.ly/3vNVJ8z
Music: bit.ly/3SzWkV5
Special thanks to Anar Akberli for his help with modeling the bolt carrier assembly!
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:15 Ammunition Loading
0:58 Bolt Locking
1:37 Forward Assist
1:56 Firing Sequence
2:58 Extraction & Ejection
3:16 Hammer Reset / Cartridge Feed
3:48 Trigger Reset
4:00 Auto Fire
4:58 Burst Fire
6:22 Bolt Catch
6:40 Sights
7:33 Adjustable Stock
7:50 Ejection Port Cover
8:09 Credits
These animations take considerable time and resources to make, often taking 6+ months to produce. Redistribution of my 3D animations is not permitted without first contacting me for instructions and options.

[@mattrittman]

Get a miniature AR-15 replica! amzn.to/3XgVPlR

[@andrewfilippo]

overpriced

[@xxxod]

@@andrewfilippo its actually cheap compared to the taiwanese company that GoatGuns is trying to rip off. But that seller is only on ebay and their replicas are much higher quality.

[@m.akif6872]

a toy? seriously bro? at any rate, ar-15 or m16 is something beyond than its purpose of creation. i say it is art. the mechanism of it is something more than taking lives. as an example it is like one good looking car. aesthetic and ecstatic for some souls.

[@ahmadfarhan6581]

farhan ganteng

[@ajwoodworking6408]

I think a video about what makes a rifle a carbine would be a good video to make.

[@bighaverlegend33]

“Excuse me sir it’s one sample per perso-“ 2:08

[@wrathiscominforu8719]

Based.

[@Cat_on_watermelon57]

**missisipi theme**

[@SandUnderTable]

the voice over instead of the music makes it a bit funnier

[@Average-Cacodemon-Enjoyer]

@@SandUnderTable I agree

[@Average-Cacodemon-Enjoyer]

@@SandUnderTable imagine a shootup and right when they fire, you see this video

[@Kevinschart]

i don't own a gun but i'm fascinated with the mechanical operations within. this is pure engineering genius

[@CT-Woods]

This is your friendly neighborhood gun shop employee here to tell you that now is a great time to buy your first firearm. And an AR-15 is an excellent choice for a new timer. Head to your local shop and just ask around you know.

[@Rey_R_]

I really wanted to try shooting in a gun range, but there's no such place in my country.

[@Kevinschart]

@@CT-Woods I would love to but I live in NYC.

[@falcon1378]

@@CT-Woods I’m 15, how about airsoft? Do you recommend it?

[@NoNo_IStay]

@@Kevinschart move to a free country.

[@clydemarshall8095]

This is quite possibly the best demonstration of how the AR-15 system functions that I have ever seen. This will make an outstanding teaching tool.

[@ISAK.M]

Teaching a certain demographic for no particular reason at all 💀

[@counterfeit4450]

@@ISAK.M it’s nice to know how your tools work if you intend to use them properly or want to know what might be the cause of a particular issue. AR-15’s are great for home defense

[@chaseonthecase9191]

@ counterfeit4450 and they are fun to shoot

[@SwordTune]

@@counterfeit4450 And yet most people don't know the chemical process to make a cartridge from scratch. Do you really know how your weapon works if you can't synthesize the priming compound and propellant by hand?

[@deebee4575]

@@ISAK.M What 'certain demographic"?

[@playforge3438]

As a 3D artist and animator I just have to show a profound appreciation for the quality of this video. As an army veteran, I have to express an admiration for the deep understanding of this weapon system that this video’s creator displays. This is unarguably one of the best educational videos on the internet for the armalite rifle design… if not the best…

[@mattrittman]

Wow thank you so much for the nice comment man. Seriously it really means a lot.

[@Rising_Pho3nix_23]

And as a curious person, I have to show profound appreciation for the genius of this design. Every part of this is just...amazing

[@JaredOwen]

Nobody does gun animations like Matt Rittman! Love it

[@mattrittman]

Thank you so much Jared!! That really means a lot coming from you man :)

[@pyeitme508]

@@mattrittman Ya so amazing!

[@Space_Man909]

Wow, the two giants in one reply section? That’s nice to see.

[@oreosmith2862]

M

[@bigchungusus]

Jared Owen: makes animation of a toy gun Matt Rittman: *makes ar-15 animation*

[@PartOfTheGame]

This is by far the most informative animation of an AR-15 I've ever seen.

[@xjyo]

That's Matt Rittman for ya!

[@narref04]

I honestly thought this was either an army or usmc intro course on how the ar15 works. Seeing the animation on the BCG would have been such a great tool to have back when I went through basic.

[@thefreestate762]

Any owner of any firearm should watch these animations. It’s important, dare I say critical to understand how a firearm you own operates.

[@GrahamLewisMusic]

Agreed! Especially his video on how a Glock works. It sheds some light on how safe they actually are, even without an external safety. Would help new people carrying concealed be more comfortable carrying with a round in the chamber.

[@thetrentpete]

Even better is to read the manual that comes with it. The manufacturer tends to know how their gun works

[@GrahamLewisMusic]

@@thetrentpete the manual is a good source, but this visual is great to watch along with reading the manual as it helps people who aren’t familiar with how this type of firearm works understand it better

[@thetrentpete]

@@GrahamLewisMusic agreed. The manual will teach you how to use it safely and properly, this teaches you how it works.

[@sleepdeep305]

I had no idea burst modes are achieved purely mechanically. That is very cool.

[@50buttfish]

It was a change from SEMI to BURST mode; AUTO stayed normal.

[@RTFMhvac]

Anything with a gun is mechanical is it not?

[@DarkDots]

@@RTFMhvac Probably means they thought people were pulling the trigger for a few rounds and then letting go, and then pulling a few rounds and then letting go. As opposed to the weapon being designed to fire 3 times before latching again and having to pull the trigger.

[@megabuster3940]

How else did you think they worked? Guns are marvels of pure mechanical engineering None of that digitalized semi conductor bullshit

[@dolbitnormalno8294]

wtf did you think it was? magic?

[@IRUKANJI]

A 60+ year old design and it still looks like the future.

[@indridcold8433]

Take a look at the SR-71 Blackbird and the A-12 Oxcart. They are why I have no belief in extraterrestrial vessels visiting Earth. There is technology hidden from us that will dazzle us beyond anything the motion picture industry can ever show. Other nations also have technology that the public has never seen. There are U.F.O.s, laser guns, exoskeleton armor, cloak, stealth, hypersonic air vehicles, and much more. They are simply not of extraterrestrial origin.

[@justsomelazyboi]

Yeaaaa i loved the burst mode mechanics

[@bishoprichardson3412]

Fax

[@jsnjcnt]

@@justsomelazyboi yeah that is really interesting. I never knew how that worked. I would think 3rd burst is better than full auto.

[@mashbanianmashhieoonee7911]

Well said

[@aceface4278]

As someone who was raised in a firearm-free environment and now interested in getting into the rabbit hole of firearms knowledge, this series of animations is exactly what I've been looking for. Really excellent stuff that makes all the mechanical details easy to understand.

[@mattrittman]

Thanks so much man :)

[@Cat_on_watermelon57]

@@mattrittman hey have you seen the meme :)

[@beguate185]

You live in america?

[@nikinovski]

Same! They are really interesting pieces of engineering, even if I'm an anti gun person, I'll admit there is something so fascinating about them

[@aceface4278]

@@beguate185 I do, but I was raised in a liberal state so I wasn't exactly familiar with firearms growing up. I am now a gun owner and enthusiast myself and continuously working to build a greater understanding of the mechanical operations.

[@bluzzjazz]

This is by far the best animated presentation of the mechanical operation of how an AR-15 functions.

[@Tristan-of1cl]

Don't forget it weighs as heavy as "10 boxes you might be carrying" and "fires 50 BMG rounds" XD

[@willdavid471]

and be careful of the AK-15, it’s far more dangerous than a car 🥶

[@jmnypop]

Let us admire at 2:17 the miniscule rebound of the hammer and firing pin. He didn't have to animate that, probably very few people noticed it, but man it's these little touches that elevate this to an incredible degree.

[@mattrittman]

Glad you noticed this :) Really appreciate the kind words!

[@NicoEl119]

You right. He definitely didnt have to put that in. Shows how much he likes what he does.

[@bera580]

good point houston

[@BuckFoeJiden24]

That detail is one of several reasons why microstamping will not work do to the multiple strikes the firing pin makes on the primer, good observation.

[@AverageAmerican_]

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[@DeeRuss]

1:10 that line went hard 🔥🔥🔥

[@stephencaudle1766]

Dude spittin lines out here

[@Vyclops]

emming m 😱😨😨😨😨😱😱😱😱

[@dylanconaway8051]

😂

[@newwaveinfantry8362]

Psychiatrist: Pro-2A Dr Seuss doesn't exist. He can't hurt you. Pro-2A Dr Seuss:

[@dark6.6E-34]

BARS

[@Gieszkanne]

The AR15 is a piece of art.

[@slayemin]

The engineering that went into this is very impressive.

[@konceptochannel]

I am a motion designer and can only say your work is so delicate and well crafted. The visuals and narration of this video is magnificent. I knew nothing about guns and I have learned so much just by watching your videos. This should be used in military training, if it isn't alrady. Just saying. Excellent work!

[@mattrittman]

Thank you so much! Seriously, this means a lot 🙌

[@petamericangaming6177]

This rifle isn’t used by the US military, but the M4 it mentions is in some branches.

[@Derpylmao]

alrady lmfao

[@konceptochannel]

@@petamericangaming6177 Good to know. Thank you!

[@RotaryPoweredRX]

@@mattrittman This is top tier stuff, you've come a long way from your rotary video. RX7 and 8 cars kick ass btw. Make more of these, and do more weapons with unique mechanisms. Cheers. 👍

[@sun650]

2:17 - "What are you doing in my hou-"

[@carltonbanks6541]

Are you robbing their house or being robbed?

[@coolwolf5425]

@@carltonbanks6541 who said I was robbing them? :)

[@akiyomer]

mississipi queen moment

[@beefandcheese300yt4]

2:17-“Would you like to pay to charity-“

[@Thyroparathyroidectxmized]

@@coolwolf5425 (red shirt theme plays)

[@mattrittman]

Watch my latest video on how a revolver works! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6SXoZ-Lj6ydatk

[@A10_warthog_official]

Yay new video*(^o^)/*

[@mattrittman]

@@VoviBen Haha, sadly I think my channel is dead 😞

[@introvertontheinternet]

@@mattrittman I can promise it isn't, I enjoy watching your videos. The algorithm is just weird lol

[@--Redacted2099--]

I didn't think an 8 minute technical video could be so engrossing. The animation, the music and the voiceover are all so well done.

[@burnyburnoutze2nd]

This video is unironically a million times better than every attempt the Canadian Forces has done to show how the C7 (our variant of the M16/AR-15) works, not only being technically superior on every level, but in a way which is fascinating and genuinely captures ones attention. Its very easy for a video of this type to be dull. Great job!

[@dilldowschwagginz2674]

I'm assuming the Canadian rifle shoots lovely, soft little tickle balls. Surely JT would never allow a real M4 in his country

[@Durzo1259]

@@dilldowschwagginz2674 We (Canada) still hold the world sniper kill record at 3,540 meters. But yeah, I wouldn't put it past Trudeau to arm our soldiers instead with a scroll full of woke platitudes.

[@aarosundvall]

@@Durzo1259did ya'll get that record with a scoped M2 Browning or something

[@Durzo1259]

​@@aarosundvall It was taken by JTF-2 (our version of Delta/SAS) in 2017 using a .50 cal rifle called a Tac-50. Beat the previous record by almost 1,000 meters. For some reason, going back to WW1, Canada has a history of producing exceptional snipers.

[@USandGlobal]

@@dilldowschwagginz2674 their guns shoot syrup and their vehicles run on moose sh*t that was transformed into fuel.

[@wertsew1288]

2:25 : I'm sorry sir, we don't have any McChicken right now

[@scotta7809]

I’m an Army veteran, and I absolutely LOVED the full auto weapon system while serving. I currently own the civilian version as it’s just a fun weapon to fire, and to teach my girls what our soldiers, marines, naval spec ops, and combat airmen are using. Thank you for this awesome animation. I’m also going to use this as a teaching tool for them.

[@goofyahhmcburb]

dont spec op guys use an hk?

[@MultiPurposeReviewer]

This is beyond perfect. I watched a few videos that also had animations, and some that showed the actual parts in motion on a rifle, but this is a beautiful, comprehensive animation that shows everything. This would answer any of the questions I had about how they work. The 3 round burst in particular was something I could never understand until I saw it animated.

[@mattrittman]

Thank you so much for the nice comment! Glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful 🙂

[@AR-scorp]

What a stunning piece of mechanical engineering.

[@scroopynooperz9051]

Now he needs to do a video on how to modify it to full auto. Edit: nvm he did it xD

[@williamkeefer4140]

It should be a law everyone has own one or 10 of them!

[@opxx6910]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYauqHqdiKx1e6c

[@arihantbhattacharjee]

@@williamkeefer4140 Don't give them ideas

[@MrHav1k]

Agreed!

[@itskaushik2527]

Matt Rittman takes a long time to make videos because he makes masterpieces, and masterpiece can not be made in a short time

[@mattrittman]

Haha! Thank you so much :)

[@TiffanyPlaysOwO]

@@mattrittman if you can see my comment, somebody is impersinating you and trying to scam me.

[@encryptedwolf7623]

I agree. I just saw this video today and I'm looking forward to sharing all of them with my friends. These are beautifully made.

[@jamesslick4790]

@@TiffanyPlaysOwO This is the latest "thing" in KZbin, Just about EVERY channel I watch has been infected with this scam where someone impersonates the channel owner in order to get personal info from everyone that leaves a comment. KZbin needs to put a stop to this shit. For those who DON'T know: if you see a reference to "Telegram me", It's 100% a scam!

[@TiffanyPlaysOwO]

@@jamesslick4790 Omg that's soo true like every popular channel I go to Idk if it's a bot or a human but they always say like you won something or whatever and their name is like "telegram me" Also I hate the spam shorts channels like they just upload the same video idk when is YT gonna do something about those.

[@-.._.-_...-_.._-..__..._.-.-.-]

This is really well done. Everything is covered and clearly portrayed.

[@Cypeq]

This is a superb animation, with quality like that it's not a problem that Matt takes months to do them, it actually makes sense... a lot of work goes into those.

[@vice.nor.virtue]

Yeah quite honestly the man has the permission to take all the time in the world. They are absolutely iconic and look like they were produced by a team of CGI artists that the NRA paid a lot of money for.

[@BLACKOMAMBO]

I suggest Animagraffs, similar kind of animations, but he does vehicles and other interesting stuff

[@orwellwasright9604]

Wildly well done. Most common citizen’s rifle in the US, and a mechanical engineering masterpiece. You did it justice.

[@swag_flamingo]

unfortunately common, but that's just me

[@manualblinking7456]

Says who lol, do you own one? All my family n stuff own shotguns like brandon suggests B)

[@swag_flamingo]

@@kennethdavidson6508 "your type" ok cool

[@swag_flamingo]

@@kennethdavidson6508 I'm just saying unfortunately because some people (not all as you think I'm saying‼️‼️) decide to cause chaos. That's all I'm saying, I'm not bringing that event up here as an excuse because that's just not right

[@manualblinking7456]

@Joe Biden is so hot I love himmmmm missed the joke. let’s go brandon “just buy a shotgun”

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

This is the best cutaway animation and description of how the AR/M16 platform works that I've ever seen. Very well done!

[@Semyon_Semyonych]

One of the best AR-15 animations ever published online! Bravo!

[@user-fr4bs3pd5b]

2:33 "Teacher, you forgot to give us a homew..."

[@megbunke8613]

0:59 "Housed with in the bolt carrier, Is the bolt" most true damn words ive ever herad in my life

[@Dr.Phelix]

The invention of the 3rd burst kit without changing anything to the rifle is unbelievably ingenious! Wow

[@IsaacRodriguez22263]

It amazes me how the gases from the bullet can also be used as a certain amount of energy to eject each shell

[@PyroCrystals]

Actually, she isn’t a child, rather a 2800 year old go- 2:33

[@wobbiewobbles]

*mississippi queen ensues*

[@WhereTheGrassWoes]

*free bird ensues*

[@liltuggboat]

WONT YOU FLYYYYYY FREE BIRD *riff ensues*

[@WomanSlayer69420]

implying you'd commit a murder over a child

[@halletts1171]

23 year Army veteran here. This video should be played for every soldier entering the military. You would be surprised how many do not understand the functioning of the M-16/M-4 rifles. They only know how to zero, qualify sometimes, and clean the weapon. Excellent video and animation Matt Rittman. You have a new subscriber.

[@Mr-zw2tt]

That's 23 years wasted.

[@halletts1171]

@@Mr-zw2tt As an Army Engineer Hardhat Diver trained by the Army in underwater salvage, welding, demolitions and construction, I would tend to differ with you on that point, but we all have opinions, don't we...

[@Mr-zw2tt]

@Hal Letts serving for feds to satisfy their interests while killing others is never an opinion.

[@alexandathegr8rsarchives974]

@@Mr-zw2tt show some respect

[@Mr-zw2tt]

@@alexandathegr8rsarchives974 give me at least one reason to

[@InjunJoe-sh7wn]

Every new owner of an ar15 should watch this. I’ve been shooting these awesome weapons for a minute and I still found this fascinating.

[@NukeEmQ]

I'm just that, and this is quite interesting. Recently broke it all down to clean it, nice to know what each little part is responsible for.

[@InjunJoe-sh7wn]

I keep learning new things about these outstanding platforms. Welcome to the club. As my brother likes to say-it’s a disease.

[@gamenightwithjamiibo]

I like how you can see how all the parts are working inside the gun. It’s hard to understand just seeing the outside of the gun but you nailed it!

[@sam23696]

It doesn't waste any time, and it delivers such concise information as it is needed. What an excellent demonstration.

[@TheCasualSirenEnthusiast]

yeah, not like a youtube short that takes 1 minute to explain why mr beast breathes 💀

[@Frogman827]

2:27 “The bell doesn’t dismiss you, i do.”

[@cjhellman7482]

This design is so perfect I really understand why nothing better has been made since. Platforms have been made differently but not better. It’s such a perfect all use rifle. thanks for the video!!!!

[@sanghoonlee5171]

I admire the animation as much as I admire the engineering. Modern life just wouldn't be what it is without people who can do this stuff.

[@ifell3]

Everything here is so easily understood and blows other videos out of the water. Fantastic work on some operations that others do not cover as well!!

[@pacifistminigun3987]

100% agreed.

[@AverageAmerican_]

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[@inspectorvoid]

Libs in congress would still find a way to not understand it.

[@fleatactical7390]

@@inspectorvoid "durrr bump stocks durrr braces durrr full auto bolt action machine gun durrrr"

[@hus390]

@@fleatactical7390 Bump stocks turn semi-auto into fully auto. --Semi autos are allowed by law, fully auto are largely not. Nothing hard to understand here. But U feel sorry for gun nuts. They really think they are standing out in BS knowledge

[@jaydamemer6781]

Girl scout:hello will you like a box of cook- Me: 2:35

[@Lenception]

FREE BIRD YEAH

[@emilacosta6219]

@@Lenception no Mississippi queen

[@penguindomino9461]

I don't want no fucking thin mint cookies

[@emilacosta6219]

@@penguindomino9461 Average American Samoa Fan

[@CorvetteLife]

Very cool animation! I used this rifle through out my entire infantry career and now own one at home. Best rifle in the world IMO

[@katiebrown3995]

I just finished my first AR15 5.56/.223 build and I'm looking to start another in 300 blk. This is super helpful in learning more about the hows and whys of assembly as I go and even how I can better care for the parts of my rifle. Its helpful to know where the contact parts are and what i should be looking for during maintenance and cleaning.

[@realMWO]

Gotta admit, whether you’re an AR or AK guy, the way the AR-15 works when Eugene Stoner made it in the late 1950s is nothing more than a great marvel of Firearm Engineering.

[@ogkandyteeff]

The Stoner 63 takes the cake when it comes to engineering. I'd highly recommend watching the Forgotten Weapons video on it. It'll blow your mind with just how complex a modular weapon system can be.

[@AverageAmerican_]

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[@saurelius5217]

Except I'm not a fan of the charging handle. If it were a side charging rifle like the AR-18 it would be way better imo and not need that stupid forward assist.

[@hansblitz7770]

They come in that flavor.

[@saurelius5217]

@@hansblitz7770 Yes, thankfully they do, but only a few companies make them that way. All the hype is buying a $150 charging handle.

[@SonicMaster519]

"This meme format is getting old, please sto-" 2:08

[@zianly8431]

That’s what’s gon happen to u

[@pahungnicolas7469]

Perfect PowerPoint presentation, especially if you're teaching the cycle of operation for a particular weapon, well done 👏

[@chriscookemusic]

Absolute genius piece of engineering. Especially the 3 round burst. The guy that came up with that one is a bmf

[@FederationOfKazikare]

2:08 “Sir your free veterans coupon has been denie-“

[@pisti06]

💀

[@ChuckyLarms]

2 Things: 1. This is probably the best gun animation video I’ve ever seen 2. It’s a miracle this is still on KZbin. (Especially the Full Auto description)

[@falconerd343]

I know what you mean with YT's paranoia, but even showing it is a long way from actually being able to create one, or even modify an AR.

[@lukequigley121]

NOT probably ..IT IS. WELL DONE MAN..

[@perandersson5888]

I think that any american use this manual lol. But I bet this weapon is for american babies..

[@Jaricko]

KZbin lately has been out china'ing china with the censorship and heavy handed moderation of what they allow on the platform. You can always go to Rumble. The exist purely to give youtube the middle finger, and this stuff will never get removed there.

[@perandersson5888]

@Wayward Airsoft I think this is what american give to their babies as beginner weapon.

[@Chryztallic]

The genius is always in the details. Crazy what the human brain can do to achieve something that it really wants to happen whether it is creating a weapon or this majestic animation.

[@Hotterk88]

I'm just amazed at how all of this happens in the blink of an eye once this process is broken down.

[@trackingthealgorithm221]

The design of the burst function is just incredible.

[@Steve76777]

Interesting that more rapid firing gets you gitty. What do you enjoy doing the most with the burst feature?

[@trackingthealgorithm221]

@@Steve76777 it’s the design that I find interesting. How it works. I’m not an engineer and I find it interesting how you can limit the action to a specific number. 3rds vs 4,5 or 2 or full auto. Like who thought that up?

[@Steve76777]

@@trackingthealgorithm221 Hopefully someone that didn't plan on this gun ending up in civilian hands. To add such features knowing that civilians will purchase it would make him despicable.

[@chrischris1688]

@@Steve76777 the AR-15 doesn't possess full auto or burst fire. Those are only features on the M16 or M4A1.

[@maverickslastoddworld6476]

​@@Steve76777 damn vato loco

[@dankestvonmemen76288]

2:07 "hello we are from the homeowners associat-" *mississippi queen plays in the background*

[@jack_d_ripper]

This is a really amazing animation. I'm going to favorite this so I can show non-gun-people how it *really* works.

[@JiTiAr35]

kinda amazing they can make this complicated process in full auto and reliable.

[@pogarmor4576]

2:13 “Sir, let me check your backpack, it’s standard airline protoc-“

[@doodskie999]

This is the best gun animation I have ever seen. I have finally understood how the 3 round burst works!

[@mikesmith6838]

Agreed! When you watch the animation, you might be tempted to not give the design of the cam the credit it deserves!

[@tonywilson4713]

But he forgot the most important animation of all. *How effective the AR-15 is on children when its in the hands of a psychopath.*

[@Fischbroetchen2k]

@@tonywilson4713 Oh yet again. Well another view on the topic: You are one messed up person if you want comparison videos on what gun is more effective to kill alot of stuff. Just sayin´

[@tonywilson4713]

@@Fischbroetchen2k I'm a warped person and you here celebrating along with others the gun that was just used by a psychopath to kill children. You and the sick maggots can go have a good look in the mirror.

[@antoneckhart4010]

Anti gun agent shills

[@SimonOrillie]

Needed this for a story, thanks a lot, now I’ll have to binge watch all these gun introductions

[@TheBlackClockOfTime]

Never have I been so fascinated with a mechanism before. What a great and clear explainer video.

[@SERGIO-cr6uy]

You don't have to be into guns to appreciate the knowledge on how it works. Theses 3D animations are brilliants. . Thanks to the uploader 👍

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

I’ve been into guns my entire life, I’ve built them, modified them and fixed them and I’m amazed at how certain types of people can envision these systems and bring them to life. The fact that they were engineered without the aid of a computer is mind boggling.

[@QualityPen]

@@Heywoodthepeckerwood It’s what they do for a living. It’s not unlike a surgeon developing a new way to remove a tumor from a brain or a software engineer writing a program to see a thrown hoop with a camera and fly a drone through it. High skilled professionals do impressive things.

[@AverageAmerican_]

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[@evphex]

Matt is not only a great animator but he’s also a terrific artist. His wear marks on his animations are second to none. This adds a level of realism you just just don’t see in other cutaway animations like this. Great work Matt.

[@mattrittman]

Thanks so much Evan! Glad you noticed the little details like this :)

[@evphex]

@@mattrittman definitely. I’d love to see you do a CZ 75 animation. Not sure how you pick them if you need to have a physical copy present but it would be great to see you do that one.

[@mattrittman]

@@evphex unfortunately I probably won’t do anymore after I finish the revolver animation. My channel has been on a downward trend, and people just aren’t watching as much 😞. The return on investment is very low for the amount of time put into these.

[@lradecki]

@@mattrittman Very sorry to hear that, Matt!😕

[@evphex]

@@mattrittman man Matt that’s a shame brother. Sad to see your work in this area cease. Good luck with whatever you choose next. God speed.

[@NurseNick420]

Guns are so cool in how intricate yet simple they are. Every moving part works together at the same time, given that the user is handling the gun correctly, otherwise malfunction can happen.

[@JohnXina54]

Burst disconnector is the most unique part to me here. Never seen it in other videos, where it's usually just semi or full auto

[@stillbroke9063]

2:34 why do I imagine the song freebird playing here

[@NascarF1_driver]

Same bro😂

[@fakshen1973]

I love the no nonsense descriptions. There's zero fat. I feel as if I could handle the basic operations with my experience with handguns and bolt action rifles.

[@ljeans531]

Yes, if only all those 6 and 10 year olds watched this video. They definitely would have been better informed and more prepared.

[@opxx6910]

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[@rabbiezekielgoldberg2497]

@@ljeans531 If only the Germans won during WWII, then this question wouldn't have even come up in the first place.

[@ljeans531]

@@rabbiezekielgoldberg2497 what question?

[@rabbiezekielgoldberg2497]

@@ljeans531 The same one to which you were alluding with your 6- and 10-year-olds remark.

[@pinkafboi2525]

This is how an AR-15 Works *Free Bird starts playing*

[@byte_me_xd-hk5zt]

Just picked up my first AR-15 today. I've been studying the videos online and spoke with the people at the store about it but this presentation really drilled home many of the concepts I wanted to understand, and I learned a bunch more. Thanks for this quality work!

[@jessfrog4834]

Matt please dont stop what your doing. These ar is some of the most digestable breakdowns of firearms I have ever seen, and people who know nothing about firearms I have shown always get something out of your videos. I hope you can show rarer gun especially guns from the first world war like the mp18 sub machine, madison light machine gun, and others. Either way I hope you keep up the success you definitly deserve it!

[@mattrittman]

Thank you so much, it really does mean a lot to read nice comments like this. Really glad people are finding my videos useful/enjoyable. Unfortunately not sure how much longer I’ll be able to go. I think my channel is slowly dying, as I am just not able to produce these quick enough. It just takes me way too long 😞. I’m doing one on a revolver next, but not sure I’ll be able to continue after that :/

[@cheezkid2689]

@@mattrittman you got 5.9 million views in a few months, your channel isn't dying

[@mattrittman]

@@cheezkid2689 Getting a million+ views isn't that difficult anymore 😉

[@zeropoint7051]

@@mattrittman if your channel dies it is no worry, keep doing it if you enjoy it

[@ecobasetech4558]

@@mattrittman I would hardly call 2.1 MILLION subs a dying channel! Don't give up!

[@Tushonka-Ted]

2:08 "The bell doesn't dismiss you, I d-"

[@neilreid2298]

Eugene Stoner was a genius to sort all this out. Love my AR's.

[@ChrisSmith-tj2sf]

Natural heir to JMB!

[@thejeepdude4578]

Awesome illustrative video! I've been shooting cleaning and adjusting ARs for decades and have a good understanding of how they operate but this was an almost magical in depth demonstration. Thank you.

[@gabbywashere_638]

"Wait, isn't this the animation used in that 'mississipi gun' mem-" 2:08

[@milododds1]

Incredibly informative! I don’t think this video could be improved upon, it’s rare to see something so perfect. Major kudos Matt, impeccable.

[@mattrittman]

Thank you so much man 🙏🏻

[@HecJ]

Regardless of your stance when it comes to this weapon, you have to admit, its an absolute marvel of mechanical engineering.

[@ashadowintime7305]

yeah the burst fire mecanism is pure genius

[@zavism]

Such brilliant engineering. You would think it's simple but there are so many components that are required for a gun to fire, especially automatic. It's still complex but this breakdown provided a perfect insight

[@Paragon._.]

“Sir, can you tell me where the grocery sto-“ Me: 2:15

[@Engitainment]

Getting to see all the inner parts of a complex machine that has such delicate linkages is a treat, but your designing of it takes it that extra step and makes it so engrossing. Excellent job, this is beautifully made

[@politecat9183]

"delicate linkages" Soildiers in video games: proceed to melee the enemy with the rifle

[@MarshmallowBoy]

remember the good ol days when a gun was just an overpriced iron tube.

[@AverageAmerican_]

YO 🔫kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHS2o4OpeL6rnqM

[@georgepoggington4896]

@@politecat9183 Delicate internals, Sturdy exteriors. Technically the internals are also sturdy, the design is delicate.

[@NeoN-PeoN]

You could never come up with this on your own, but it's so brilliantly simple. Masterpiece.

[@whycanticreateahandle]

Whenever i see this type of vids, i immediately hear free bird playing in the background

[@TigerChamp99]

Matt is back with another masterpiece!

[@markl2322]

As a Marine I fired the old M-16-A1. The internal functions have not changed since the rifle was first introduced way back around the time I was born (almost 65 years ago). When you've got something that works, you keep it. It's also nice to have these videos available to show people who don't know anything about guns that an AR-15 doesn't fire anything at a higher velocity just because it looks different than other rifles. It's the AMMO that determines velocity, not the gun.

[@randomunrestrained8341]

Barrel length can affect velocity. 26 inch barrel to a 16 inch barrel can drop velocity 200 to 300 FPS in the .223/5.56 depending on the ammo. Dead on that looks don't affect velocity.

[@sgdadfgdfgadbdfbd]

barrel length also impacts velocity edit. removed last part, i remebered wrong

[@Dr_Ravinderjeet_Singh]

Velocity depends on both - Bullet and rifle

[@qasimier]

@@sgdadfgdfgadbdfbd nope. The combination of barrel length, barrel tightness, number of turns in the rifleing, bullet weight, mass and type of powder are determinating the velocity. A longer barrel can increase or decrease the bullets velocity, depending on the other factors. More spin helps to stabilize the flight path, but the more turns the rifleing has, the more it brakes the bullet while traveling through the barrel. Rifleing can't add energy, it consumpts it while using it to rotate the bullet.

[@Cerus98]

@@sgdadfgdfgadbdfbd - Um…what? That’s utter nonsense.

[@GrantWilliams66]

Great design not only for such an old system but outright quality and simplicity.

[@tdg911]

Awesome work on the 3D design and animation

[@craigm3011]

How a Silencer works would be an amazing addition to your videos. Keep them up.

[@xAeschylusx]

There’s no moving parts in a suppressor lol. It’s the same thing as a muffler. The hot gasses are just cooled and slowed by baffles and it takes out that supersonic crack

[@craigm3011]

I dont think anyone said a suppressor had any moving parts.. What I meant and I should have clarified to avoid responses like this is how do the mechanics of a suppressor work. Mechanics does not mean there are moving parts either. It means “ the details of the way something works or is done.” I know how a suppressor works but seeing a video explanation like this would be awesome to watch and would be cool for people who do not understand how a suppressor works. Thats all.

[@xAeschylusx]

@@craigm3011 A video would be gasses going through baffles. That’s it. Dumb question

[@craigm3011]

I guess for people who have a low IQ or were dropped on their head, a simple explanation like that is all you can understand and I should have taken people like you into account. Sorry for my lack of insight into your deteriorated mental capacity. Seeing a video explanation would show the movement of the gasses through the firearm and through the baffles of the suppressor showing When a trigger is pulled and the striker ignites a primer and sends a bullet down the firearm barrel, it’s trailed by hot and expanding gases from the combustion of the primer and powder. Suppressors collect, cool, and reroute those expanding gases. Seeing the movement of the gasses and effects of the suppressor would be cool to see and would be nice for people who actually have a brain to watch. Maybe SpongeBob square pants is more down your alley? Sorry for over estimating your mental capabilities. I wont make the same mistake twice. =)

[@sarcasticguy4311]

@@xAeschylusx Not necessarily a dumb question, it just works the same exact way a car muffler works. And there's really no such thing as a "silencer". That's the thing Hollyweird has screwed up.

[@abdulqadirbaban2730]

I remember asking Matt to do this exact video and he replied he would. And now that its finally here, I am NOT disappointed. No one does firearm animations like Matt Rittman. 👍

[@mattrittman]

Thanks so much Abdul, that really means a lot man.

[@Aero_82]

Just built my first 2 AR-15's and I truly appreciate this video. Amazing explanation and illustration. Thank you so much!

[@Urxryzudzruzzrirzruzuztutzitz]

You built your own gun? With a 3d printer, or blacksmith equipment?

[@Aero_82]

@@Urxryzudzruzzrirzruzuztutzitz noo, I don't have a 3d printer. I meant I bought all the parts and assembled it. I'm not that advanced. Lol

[@HyBrithe]

Thank you for this video. I gained a lot of information now on how the AR-15 works. I'm picking up mine tomorrow from the gun store. I've had rifles, shotguns, and pistols but this is my first AR and I was a little intimidated on how it works.

[@Type40TARDIS]

“No nut November isn’t a real holid- 2:08

[@NorThenX047]

Very impressive. Now I'm trying to imagine all those processes working at full auto. Perfect engineering

[@skatereliasvid]

i had the same toughts.

[@cristhiansierra2184]

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[@bradkerr2798]

Yup, all the precision fitting of parts, and even more impressive the dynamic balance of forces, vibration and harmonics all have to be right for it to work reliably. Then throw in having to account for different pressure and weights of cartridges. All in the details.

[@CarolinaAnglingCo]

I love these videos! I use them all the time to show folks what I'm talking about with the action of firearms.

[@not2zen]

Thank you for such a great illustration, I’m not knowledgeable about the AR platform, but thanks to your schooling I now have a basic understanding of the mechanics of the AR. Much appreciated my friend.

[@williamgates2404]

I'm a veteran, a former NRA Certified Instructor, blah blah blah. I'm experienced enough to know just how outstanding this is. Thank you!

[@VioletJoy]

Wow! That means a lot coming from you. It's outstanding.

[@radioactive5882]

The AR15 will always be a beautiful piece of engineering art. No one can convince me otherwise.

[@C.L.A.M]

Hk G11

[@0bjective]

it goes without saying that you are a clear master of your work - i am very impressed

[@exhilex]

Mind blowing visualization of the rifle and wonderful explanation of its mechanism! Would love to see more guns in future! Keep it up! Cheers