How an AR-15 Works

[@mattrittman]

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

[@andrewfilippo]

overpriced

[@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.

[@HOmeng-fw7rk]

trok5

[@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*

[@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?

[@DronesUnder2A]

@@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

[@Krusty_gooner]

@ 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

[@elizabethdozark4255]

I'm learning firearms so it's comments like this that help me choose the right knowledge to consider. Thank u❤

[@durango8882]

Agreed

[@yo_itsjoshy]

As a blue hair dog I have to agree with you but also as a black man who is not straight I have to disagree.

[@bighaverlegend33]

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

[@wrathiscominforu8719]

Based.

[@Jojoblaze57]

**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

[@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 🙌

[@petamerican2588]

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

[@Derpylmao]

alrady lmfao

[@konceptochannel]

@@petamerican2588 Good to know. Thank you!

[@PapaJoJ]

@@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. 👍

[@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.

[@billanderson3192]

I agree!!

[@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.

[@tungstenvideos123]

i have both AR-15 and AKM. Thanks to his video i understood how my AKM works and why its factory broken. I mean why its just semi auto because thats our law, we cant have fullauto firearms

[@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

[@TooBigToRig2024]

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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[@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 :)

[@Jojoblaze57]

@@mattrittman hey have you seen the meme :)

[@marblestudiosinc]

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]

@@marblestudiosinc 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.

[@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

[@bluzzjazz]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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 💀

[@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.

[@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

[@orwellwasright9604]

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

[@beat_flamingo]

unfortunately common, but that's just me

[@clayfloatseveryday]

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

[@beat_flamingo]

@@kennethdavidson6508 "your type" ok cool

[@beat_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

[@clayfloatseveryday]

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

[@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 🥶

[@vicdiaz5180]

She recently passed away from cancer 👍🏽 she is now in gun control heaven

[@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]

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[@arihantbhattacharjee]

@@williamkeefer4140 Don't give them ideas

[@MrHav1k]

Agreed!

[@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

[@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

[@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!!!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@Regibois]

Finally, it’s out, it does not disappoint 😊

[@--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.

[@wertsew1288]

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

[@TigerChamp99]

Matt is back with another masterpiece!

[@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.

[@ramdom_assortment]

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.

[@ramdom_assortment]

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

[@loki5595]

The fact u can run a ak true Hell and it still shoots though idkk

[@georgesakellaropoulos8162]

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

[@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 🙏🏻

[@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

[@sun650]

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

[@carltonbanks6541]

Are you robbing their house or being robbed?

[@coolwolf506]

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

[@akiyomer]

mississipi queen moment

[@beefandcheese300yt4]

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

[@Thyroparathyroidectxmized]

@@coolwolf506 (red shirt theme plays)

[@robbehr8806]

Outstanding!

[@mattrittman]

Whoa thank you so much Rob!! That’s very kind of you man! 🙏🏻

[@genefogarty5395]

I work on automated packaging machinery and there are so many mechanisms that are alike in them and firearms. I love the engineering in all automated repeating machinery, so simple yet so complex and it all works seamlessly when maintained correctly. Great video, really.

[@matthewbeasley7765]

Years ago I worked on high volume manufacturing machines. The parallels I saw between powered Gatling guns and continuous motion machines is strong. I always felt like it would be a fun project to make a powered Gatling gun.... just never worth the felony conviction risk.

[@genefogarty5395]

@@matthewbeasley7765 Odd that you mention that. I saw a guy in the '80s make a pair of Ruger 10/22 rifles into a sort of Gatling gun, minus the rotating barrels. So it really wasn't a Gatling, just in the spirit of the rate of fire, lol. Later in the '90s I machined a few mounts and a some of the guys I worked with lent our 10/22s to the project for a 6 rifle array in the shape of a sunflower with a cam firing trigger actuator that was made from of all things, old bevel geared egg beaters, lol. Driven with a 7.2V Makita drill, the cyclic rate was insane and could empty 180 rds. in just under 30 seconds. Barring a jam that is. Accuracy was not of importance to us, we were just mucking about as my British friend put it. But after that we stacked a few of our Mini-14s together and used a chain driven cam system that was reminiscent of the 10/22 cam firing mechanism I saw way back when and it was definitely something to be feared. This was hand cranked and could empty 80 rds. as fast as you could move your wrist. And we used an old barn for target practice to see what target pattern we could follow. It was impressive to say the least as to how many rounds met the intended targets. Either setup could hold off any number of ne'er-do-wells with ease, lol!! Cheers.

[@antops09]

Nice to see! Im a Millwright in a corrugated cardboard industry and to realise how mechanical stuff are always the same but applied differently is interesting

[@flamestoyershadowkill]

@@matthewbeasley7765 just get yer ffl and your liscense, then you will be competely fine

[@georgepoggington4896]

@@genefogarty5395 Honestly, thought of a joke with the 10/22 Gatling Piece, and it just sounds funny to me so I’ll say it right now. "SHIT! MY GUNS JAMMED! GIVE ME A SECOND TO FIND OUT WHICH ONE!"

[@ShadowOfMachines]

It's like watching one of those educational videos from the Army made in the 30's and 40's crossed with a How It's Made style narration. It also continues to amaze me how such tiny pieces of metal control the rather violent movements of a gun. Little flat pieces of metal with even smaller cuts and notches control the combustion engine that is a firearm to a rather exact degree. Machines that seem so complicated from the outside but this animation makes the simplicity of their function quite apparent and I love it. Thank you very much for making this!

[@prussianowl233]

I agree, major How It's Made vibes

[@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.

[@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.

[@baraka629]

@@randomunrestrained8341 true, but it is actually the short barreled rifles that are more tightly controlled, despite having a lower velocity at the muzzle.

[@megbunke8613]

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

[@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.

[@michaelkolb7737]

This is the best video I have ever seen on AR-15's.

[@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.

[@Gieszkanne]

The AR15 is a piece of art.

[@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 😉

[@dogcat2425]

@@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!

[@americanspirit8932]

Your explanation is excellent, along with diagrams. Answered questions that I had. The moving diagrams really clear things up very easy to understand and see how the are functions🎉🎉

[@Wickwok]

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?

[@Wickwok]

@@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]

@@Wickwok 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

[@LIFE-ml4py]

Это прекрасно. Анимация, озвучка, все как всегда на высшем уровне. Ожидания оправдались.

[@AverageAmerican_]

YO 🔫kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHS2o4OpeL6rnqM

[@Derpylmao]

translation: It's fine. Animation, voice acting, everything as always at the highest level. Expectations were justified.

[@nycbankers1427]

I’m not an engineer but this still amazes me how much work went into every detail wow

[@bicmitchum4715]

Thanks!

[@mattrittman]

Wow! Thank you so much Bic! That’s so nice of you!

[@miamimercenary9623]

as a quasi gunsmith that modifies a lot of ARs, this is by far the best, most detailed, and straightforward gun video i’ve ever seen. phenomenal job

[@SLTYMILK]

Finally, a video that clearly and concisely explains how every piece of the AR-15 functions. Amazing content

[@daskampffredchen]

He even explained the extendable stock and the scope rail. Its great

[@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.

[@shawnr31]

It's absolutely the best 3D animation I've seen for an AR. Thanks so much!

[@mattrittman]

Wow, thanks!

[@12345.......]

I was CATM in the Air Force 20 years ago and would have loved to have something like this for classes. Well done.

[@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.

[@DopravniPoradce]

This is probably the best gun animation I've ever seen in my life. Perfectly explaining everything at the same time. Marvelous work!

[@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!

[@radioactive5882]

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

[@C.L.A.M]

Hk G11

[@KalinKessler298]

I have to admit, I am not a fan of guns, but as a person who is a visual learner, I am truly impressed with not only how intricate and efficient this series of mechanisms work, but I am also very appreciative of such a thorough walkthrough!

[@mattrittman]

Thank you so much Kalin, this really means a lot :)

[@jpjp3873]

Guns are fun. Give it a shot!

[@LegendaryITA]

@@jpjp3873 💀

[@RandomInternetStranger]

@@LegendaryITA He's not wrong. I'm against violence of any type, but even still, there's nothing quite like it. I'd recommend that every person above 18 shoot a gun at least a few times, it's incredibly fun, and if you have the right teacher, incredibly informative. Gun safety can also be an excellent learning experience for those who don't fully respect the boundaries of dangerous tools, and it usually hammers home the message of humility and respect quite well.

[@LegendaryITA]

@@RandomInternetStranger no I meant how he said that

[@mannykhan7752]

Matt Rittman is the gold standard for gun animations. Please keep on posting more videos.

[@billanderson3192]

The 3 round burst operation is total GENIUS! The mechanics of this gun are amazing!

[@IrtiqaAhmad]

Finally he is back with an outstanding video. His work is well worth the wait

[@HarnaiDigital]

I just started working on Blender And DAMN Now I understand why it took 8 months to come out. It took me 12 hours to just remder 160 frames. Your Level of creativity and Patience is Mindblowing.

[@mattrittman]

Thank you so much man!! It’s nice to hear people working in the same industry understand how much work this is. I do still wish I was quicker. Just something I’ve always struggled with :(

[@ОлексійДуда-в7з]

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

[@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.

[@Skellissaint]

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.

[@chayze3009]

I was waiting for this. And it was worth waiting. Simply amazing.

[@slayemin]

The engineering that went into this is very impressive.

[@gumball1328]

The design of this is incredible.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

The brain child of Eugene Stoner. His first major rifle of this general pattern was for Armelite company, in .308. the AR10. ( the AR is Armelite Rifle, not some other scary 'automatic' thing the Demoncrats made up ) Later, he joined Knight's and they produced another .308 known as the SR25. ( SR for Stoner Rifle) After the AR10, a smaller scaled down version was developed in Nato 556, with a .22 cal projectile. These small frame rifles became immensely popular for sporting use as well. The AR15 concept has appeared with several name prefixes denoting military or law enforcement applications with features not available on consumer sporting rifles.

[@Tattlebot]

Ironic given that "Vietnam era" is an excuse to dump working designs like the M113.

[@opxx6910]

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[@hingedevoper69]

@@jenniferwhitewolf3784 wait did he make that stoner lmg?

[@itmaniscrazy]

@@hingedevoper69 yes, the stoner lmg has multiple configurations and was called the stoner 69 for being highly configurable. Ian from forgotten weapons has a very informative video on this.

[@echozero_]

This is a masterpiece that i come back to often. Well done sir

[@dankestvonmemen76288]

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

[@Lpedraja2002]

I'm not a gun person but this is easily one of the best explanation methods I have ever seen. The educational value of these videos are unparalleled! Awesome job!

[@rickstorm4198]

Why aren't you? If an American it's your constitutional right to have and maintain arms to keep the government in line or for militia duty during an invasion. It's also great for home and family self defense from those that do not follow our laws.

[@monkymoment4182]

@@rickstorm4198 this is an incredibly silly comment - thank you for giving me a good laugh today

[@doruspear1411]

@@rickstorm4198I Am not American

[@hus390]

@@michaelhill6451 Hey Mikey, are for real?? ... Do you really think people who clicked on this video care to know every minute detail of this product? And you really think the uploader could "intentionally misrepresented" some BS "ingenious internal piston system" or "gas impingement"?? 🤯🤦🏾‍♂️ This is embarrassing!! ... You are like the kid who doesn't know anything, but wants to stand out as the expert in BS nobody cares about!!...😟. Unwilling to admit"? Are you serious! I feel sorry for you!! ... BTW, I will take the uploader' information over you any day of the week.

[@hus390]

@@rickstorm4198 LOL!! We can divorce policy from law, but the romantic false explanation of the 2nd amendment about keep government in line is utter BS. Not even conservative jurists said it in the Heller decision.

[@sietsedegrande213]

It’s so well explained and beautifully animated

[@sya_7489]

from the way you animate the moving part to how you explained each mechanism of the gun is immaculately easy to watch and learn from while still being mesmerizing and elegant, this is a level of quality i expect from a large education organisation yet i can watch this for free! not even large media conglomerate could do anything educational nearly as good as this! all types of learners, visual, audio and text (through the provided subtitle that thankfully wasn't the automatically generated ones by youtube) could absolutely understood how an AR works in one sitting! back then you either had to read the manual and roughly figure out how it worked and what are the roles of each parts, screws and springs and where they go. now? you can just watch a free video on the internet and in 8 and a half minutes you'll get it! you don't even need a rewatch! you'll just get it immediately, how awesome is that?

[@mattrittman]

Thank you so much :)

[@MikeB-lx7nt]

Former non gun owner, but always mechanically inclined person. I find how guns function fascinating! This Matt Rittman guy does an amazing job of animating and imparting the viewer with the understanding of how a mechanically complex device works. Great video. New subscriber!

[@mattrittman]

Thank you so much Mike, I really appreciate the kind words. And thank you for the sub!

[@nigel900]

It’s also important to point out that the AR-15 (semi auto) is NOT an assault rifle… because it does not possess the ability to selectively go from semi auto to full auto, as the M-16 variant can.

[@STho205]

@@nigel900 it is not an M16, however it does look like one. This causes trouble from both sides of firearm opinion. For the gun abolitionist or escalating control, the 15 is frightening primarily because it looks like military infantry rifles they have seen in movie...and their complete education on the equipment is watching Rambo, Apocalypse Now or Die Hard. They get a visceral response of an exaggeration of an M16 movie prop and believe the difference gun owners discuss is just esoteric. For those crack brain psychopaths that want to hunt people in various gun free zones before getting suicide by cop...they want to instill blind fear and overwhelming panic. So they often select what looks like what terrifies the gun averse population. Of course there are very effective, semiautomatic wooden stock rifles that are just as deadly as this....but they don't often elicit as much fear.

[@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?

[@MintyLime703]

It always surprises me just how much of this mechanism you can "feel" when you fire the gun. I especially love shooting my AK because of how mechanical the recoil impulse feels. It's hard to explain what it's like without having shot these firearms for yourself. It's a very satisfying feeling made even better by landing the shot on target. And despite how violent and fast these mechanical movements are being made everything just works as intended and is perfectly safe for the user. Videos like these however don't get across just how loud firearms can be for those who've never heard or fired one. Movies, games, etc don't do it justice. You can easily hear someone shooting 5.56 for miles. My friend works at a gas station in town about 1.5 miles away and he messages me every time I go out and take a couple shots with a handgun asking if it was me shooting. I live surrounded by trees and hills but gunshots don't care whatsoever. At the end of the day you're essentially setting off explosives in a controlled manner. It's way louder than many think.

[@cristhiansierra2184]

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[@georgepoggington4896]

Which is why my friends, is that it’s always necessary to either use subsonic ammunition or sound canceling headphones whilst firing the bigger stuff so you don’t harm your hearing. A suppressor works, just have a threaded barrel so it does work. Of course, don’t be afraid of noise if you are in a panic situation which could potentially get you harmed.

[@TroyJScott]

This was absolutely perfect. Just bought my first AR. This made a lot of things very clear

[@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.

[@delawareteacher1182]

Outstanding, I cannot imagine the work that went into making this.

[@MajorAlex]

These are explained in the best way possible Hope to see a video on ''How .44 Magnum revolver Works?"

[@JohnDoe1999-lg7mh]

Thanks very much. This showed details that I have not seen so far in other videos that I have watched. One of the main ones for me was the mechanism of how the cartridge got held by the lip so that it was pulled out.

[@thatguythatiscool]

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

[@pisti06]

💀

[@rogerperpetus5327]

Any gun enthusiast could tell how hard you worked on this. GREAT JOB !!! I love things that are done right. Thank you.

[@JeahnLaffitte]

Broooo you crushed it! This is so good and so worth the wait. I can’t believe how much detail you put into it. Even the indent on the end of the spent cartridge. Well done 👏

[@mattrittman]

Thank you so much Jeahn!! Haha I am so stinking ready for a vacation lol

[@felixcat9318]

This beautifully meticulous and precisely detailed animation is both technically outstanding and an absolute work of art! The Designer himself would be absolutely delighted to see his creation brought so beautifully and perfectly to life! Thank you for sharing your outstanding artistry and technical excellence...

[@mattrittman]

Thank you so much!! 🙏🏻

[@f1r3hunt3rz5]

Simply a masterpiece. This channel's videos are out of this world.

[@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 🙂

[@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

[@axbxa]

I challenge you to do the P90 next. These are fantastic, good work!

[@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.

[@matthewhanson9029]

Cannot be made any better. Excellent cinematography.

[@jamesdonovan5165]

I would add the cartridge tip can be used for opening the trigger guard for large gloves and helping the take down pins out to change upper receivers out.

[@0bjective]

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

[@far-red]

awesome! been using m16/ m203 for 12 years during my time in military, finally understood clearly how it works.. the animation are really good.

[@Semyon_Semyonych]

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

[@ImDaRealBoi]

Beyond the memes, this was an excellent informational video. Thank you Matt.

[@mattrittman]

Thank you so much man!

[@timgondon4730]

Absolutely the best animation of ar operation ive seen. Can definitely help with diagnosing fire-feeding problems. Thx

[@mattt.r.t.4329]

I can take apart an AR-15 with my eyes closed and decided to watch this video to test myself. I never fully realized the absolute genius of this design until now.

[@dandrangus290]

whoa dude so badass, thanks for sharing

[@matthewmctamney5267]

That is hands down the best AR explanation video I've ever seen! Might be the best rifle "how it works video" ever! Clear, concise and expertly animated!