Ian's Customs: WWSD Commando

[@seanflorian4653]

Fixed stocks don't get caught on your moustache hair.

[@speedisgood71]

Underrated comment

[@MrDmitriRavenoff]

I sold a Magpul PRS stock for an AR-10 build because it pulled out my beard so badly.

[@bobbytrill420]

Rifle stocks are for men, pistol braces are for boys

[@ulissedazante5748]

Ouch. Too real.

[@rob9875]

My problem with pretty much any adjustable ar style stock

[@LuqmanHM]

Ian really needs to register Ian's Customs as a trademark or a company

[@TheAlexagius]

TBH making these with a SOT could be cool to allow Ian to get post samples/sample guns generally

[@matiasdiaz8913]

made in elbonia

[@gingergorilla695]

I'd buy one of these, but with an 11.3 inch barrel, otherwise no changes

[@zeusfe913]

Imagine it as its own TV show for making Bubba'd rifles. "So you wanna be a player, but your rifle ain't fine. You gotta hit us up, to get a pimped out gun."

[@micwclar]

When I hear Ian's Customs, I think Churchill's Funnies.

[@Matt-jn1pl]

Made during the shortages means this rifle should be called a “What Could Stoner Do” setup

[@kowell]

We are calling this particular model the IWA-21 It was available in 2021

[@beargillium2369]

@@kowell or sagchwocthis Sorry a gold charging handle was the only color they had in stock

[@donaldweber7636]

@@beargillium2369 I have a burnt bronze charging handle for that reason.

[@randomnobodovsky3692]

Introducing you to the "Not Much" carbine.

[@cucuawe465]

As long it work build

[@TheRogueWolf]

Ian: "I configured this to my own personal preferences rather than chase trends." The tacticool crowd: "HOW DARE YOU."

[@andybrown4284]

@@governmentcalamari9785 Surely the most optimal setup is one that's configured to the specific user rather than a more generic catch-all. Ian's a leftie so optimisation for a right handed user is going to be sub optimal.

[@Kremit_the_Forg]

@@the1knifepro169 Gun-Karens?

[@juliancantarelli]

@@Kremit_the_Forg Gurens? Kuns?

[@Atticus1354]

Are yall just doing that thing where you make up a pretend person and get mad at them?

[@diamondflaw]

Right? He didn't even put a bean holder on it! Literally unusable.

[@just_matt214]

"This configuration isn't commercially available" Well, what are you waiting for?

[@jackmaniacki]

The law to change

[@zedhiro6131]

Parts, and the law.

[@B.P._]

ATF dislikes this comment

[@3of11]

Form 4 to sell this would take 6-9 months To transfer Form 1 e file make-it-yourself is 3-6 weeks.

[@zedhiro6131]

I'm sure the TB filled out the paperwork for all those nfa items.

[@johnsweeney4257]

Since I'm in Massachusetts I plan to build one in .69 round ball.

[@wonder-bred]

.662 blackout?!

[@ehaslage]

Nice.

[@notgraham.7215]

I mean, I've seen pictures of a single shot percussion ak pattern rifle, so fuck it. Make a cursed gun lol

[@FishTheJim]

Get the Lead out

[@jekkfractal5164]

One day may discover the EFA10

I find it funny that Ian has such a big collection that he has to think about if the logistics of introducing a new ammo typ is worth it logistically, just like an army would :)

[@markholbrook7482]

I'm sure he has plenty for his mosun negant

[@LadyAnuB]

@@markholbrook7482 His money is earmarked for .32 French Longue

[@geodkyt]

It doesn't take that large a collection. I've been debating getting into 6.5 Creedmore, simply because I'm not sure if I want to add another caliber to the inventory. (I probably will, simply because the nature of 6.5 Creedmore means I won't be buying ammo by the case, as I normally do.)

[@gingergorilla695]

@@geodkyt it's a good cartridge to get into the long range shooting market with

[@bp968]

@@geodkyt 6.5cm is great. Just go ahead and buy yourself a reloading setup along with it though. Saves cash over precision ammo and ensures a fairly good supply. (During normal times its usually not hard or that expensive to stock up on bullets, primers and powder and a few hundred lapua cases will keep you going for a long time). I have 400-500 lapua 308 brass, with about 300 of them unfired otherwise id consider 6.5. Or if I shot more LR, or did predator hunting. Instead i stock up on 9mm and 22lr for plinking ;)

[@matthayward7889]

Ian’s customs are rapidly becoming one of my favourite parts of FW!

[@MrGrimsmith]

Likewise mate. I loved the little AK that could :) I'm still not sold on the whole AR thing - charging handle's in the wrong place, doesn't have any wood on it, calibre's a bit small, you know, the whole "not an SLR" thing, but of the ones out there Ian and Carl put together some of the most well thought out, rugged beasties.

[@rkhale02]

@@MrGrimsmith You can fix all your problems just so you know You can have a charging handle on the side - either side if you shop around. You can have wooden grips, people make those, and the calibre can be several among your choice and it's still an AR15.

[@JohnHughesChampigny]

"I'm not overly concerned about being able to pack this into the tightest possible storage place". Iain admitting that he doesn't (yet) own a wokka wokka or a battle taxi.

[@tenchraven]

People unassed from plenty of helos and AFVs over the years with 20" barrels and fixed stocks. Did it pretty damn easy, to, when they were moving from M14s, G3s or FALs. It's only people who've never handled those who get stuck when they dont have an SBR.

[@lucassolomon1079]

@@tenchraven I mean, training is training. Most people don't have access to humvees, huey's, or M113s to train with. Most people do have trucks and cars which, for the most part, are going to to be slightly more cramped because they aren't intended to fit 5-10 more people around them. So they train with what they have, and get what meets their needs.

[@MrKeserian]

@@lucassolomon1079 this is why the minivan is a superior choice. Odyssey battlewagon FTW.

[@ericlightbody1656]

It needs the Elbonian crest on that rifle

[@justindunlap1235]

Yes laser engrave it into the stock.

[@gingergorilla695]

All hail the muddy land of ELBONIA

[@Isplodethings]

Elbonia could not afford this. They use kit bashed LMGs and bubba'd SKS rifles.

[@davidbrennan660]

Elbonia has this in calibre 50 Cartridge as an AM( Anti Mud) weapon platform .... the stock collapses in normal use.

[@ericlightbody1656]

Elbonia that guy up in 30ar

[@matthewspencer5086]

Just imagine what the story would be if .300" Blackout was 7.5mm Noire.

[@LadyAnuB]

With Ian in proper French camo.

[@johnstacy7902]

That's racist....

[@G-Mastah-Fash]

More like 7,5 mm panne d’électricité.

[@mickleblade]

@@G-Mastah-Fash try 7.5mm occultant

[@bravo6959]

@@johnstacy7902 how

[@thebugblatterbeast]

This has probably been said before but Ian would be great guy to have around in the zombie apocalypse. After a day of zombie slaying with interesting gourmet firearms, he'd be able to tell you a whole bunch of interesting stuff around the camp fire.

[@Dominick_twu]

I love how every time Ian brings the gun to the ready he does it so "violently"... I guess would be the word.

[@Nerfhalo1]

Ian: *Making too much sense in his logic for all of his decisions* Me: Why is this blowing my mind so much?!

[@pacmanosaurus1971]

Ian you mad man! We love your wacky customs, please do more

[@MrTerz95]

Hi bro

[@gingergorilla695]

I'm sure he has more custom rifles than most men have in their entire collection

[@davidbrennan660]

Gun Smiths will both love and hate Ian after this mini series.

[@markholbrook7482]

One thinks of the Commando as having the signature collapsible stock. Ian's logic to use the monolithic lower makes perfect sense. Such a lightweight rifle. Not sure if you used your trademark word "handy". If so it wasn't enough for me to notice. Shame you didn't do a joint discussion and test with Carl. Always value his input, especially as the WWSD project concept, belongs to you both.

[@sparks2022]

@@T_D_B_ But how else are we going to learn that a forward assist will explode our rifles and get us killed in the streets?

[@MarvinCZ]

@@sparks2022 Isn't it that not having a forward assist will get you killed in the streets? That's what I usually hear in the comments :P

[@LipColt]

Excuse me but since I have no experiences with firearms, let alone rifles, and merely knows some basic stuff, what is a monolithic lower receiver? Is the stock part of it?

[@MarvinCZ]

@@LipColt That's exactly it. On most AR receivers the stock is a separate part attached to it. On the KP-15 it's one part.

[@ktinga1]

@@LipColt whereas most lower receivers just house the fire control group and magazine well, this lower includes the attached stock and an attached pistol grip, and it's all made out of polymer. They made it monolithic to increase the strength of the polymer itself, as having fewer seams means fewer places it can break.

[@bigtasty42069]

I love that Ian prefers practicality over tacticality. You can have all the gizmos and moving bits you want, but don't cry when your $400 stock bends or breaks because you dropped it wrong.

[@samsowden]

but practical *is* tactical...

[@rizkyananta5461]

@@samsowden i think he meant fancy shmancy thingy that everybody called "tacticool" these day

[@JohnDoe-nf7up]

If it'll fuck up steel or aluminum polymer ain't gonna be in much better shape

[@JohnDoe-nf7up]

And being a monolithic polymer lower you can't just fix or replace the stock you have to replace the entire lower assembly

[@bp968]

Im not sure a 10.5 super ultralight is what id consider "practical" in the sense that your using. It's amazing for going ultralight, and since im weak and disabled im actually quite tempted to build something similar minus the poly lower. That said, if it was a fighting rifle I'd want a heavier stock and proper lower, and a 12"+ barrel for the slight extra reliability. I own a 10.5 switchblock sbr by noveske and its super reliable so it is possible, but its also adjustable gas too (and weights a metric ton). Most people who want "tacticool" want the same stuff the high speed mil guys are using and so use high quality stuff. Thanks to companies like magpul, LaRue, etc its possible to go tacticool and still have a reliable and robust weapon.

[@Marcus2750-u1t]

Ian’s control and accuracy of his weapons are fire! This guy is a force to be reckoned with! I enjoy watching him run these grueling matches…… thank you Ian and that 10.5 is BADASS Sir!

[@americanrepair]

Anyone who doesn't like the configuration is more than welcome to build their own rifle. Or is that too logical?

[@theEikern123]

Makes sense to me, its custom for a reason

[@derp-construction3341]

Hear Hear!

[@keenanmcbreen7073]

Thats the beauty of the ar, you can build it any way you want! want a flesh light vert grip? have at it!

[@cbroz7492]

That's the nice thing about the AR platform...you can build what you like and go from a carbine to rifle to SBR type barrel.

[@djomla9999]

@@keenanmcbreen7073 now I'm imagining fleshlight on a rifle lmao

[@nielsegense]

Back in the late 90's - Early 00's we'd sometimes put a carbine upper on a standard lower (Diemaco/Colt Canada C7 variants), and it was a very sought after combination because of it being compact, but very stable!

[@domovie1]

Oh, I’ve seen a couple C8 uppers on the old fixed stocks, not sure if anyone “authorized” it, but it’s cool, and the Army Reserve does it’s own thing sometimes.

[@larrysutton6530]

The great thing about being able to build a custom gun is that it's what you want and not what will sell best. I hope you are happy with your creation it really looks like a lot of fun

[@lairdcummings9092]

Ian: Confesses to not owning any blackout weapons. Blackout fanboys: Heretic! Outcast, Unclean!

[@lairdcummings9092]

@@jason200912 oooh, the Fanbois are going to come for you! 😁

[@Shep01]

@@jason200912 i think of it a basically a pistol caliber like a .357 heavy round or 10mm nice to have many bullet options but damned if i didn't get the 5.56 barrel as well too because practical to swap for a mcx. and if shit hits the fan the 5.56 is a 2 min swap away.

[@Matt-md5yt]

I only own .22 round guns. I would like to personally get a 9mm m911 and maybe a rifle but city limits.

[@lairdcummings9092]

@@Shep01 yep. Yer thinking straight.

[@tenchraven]

I hate Blackout Fanatics. When they get mouthy, I love asking if they have a can for it- when they say no, I ask how it feels to have a ballistically fluid, sparkly and fabulous .30-30 that sometimes identifies as a .38 snub. But dangerous, because you put the wrong bang in the wrong hole and ruin everyone's day. Just need to swap a magazine, faster than changing underwear.... And yes, I expect one of them to snap and end me one day. :P (And yes, it is a decent round and versatile, but it is a very specific solution to a problem most of us don't have, won't have, and outside of that need is used to impress other tacticool funbois. And there are too many cases of someone getting a surprise .300BLK in the middle of a mag.)

[@MichaelPoage666]

On the fixed vs folding stock, I have a Ruger Charger takedown with a pistol brace. I store it 99% of the time in the bag that it came in, with the brace *unfolded*. With the barrel end removed, honestly folding the brace doesn't make it that much more packable. Obviously, to avoid SBRing it the brace is necessary, but the folding part doesn't do much for me.

[@bitspokes496]

Ian is always so practical with his treatment of guns. He obv doesn’t buy into the circle jerk culture and I respect that.

[@mkms685]

Ian after shooting a steel target: "Hehehehe..." Me after breaking the neighbor's window with a ball: "Hehehehe..."

[@williamflowers9435]

I love how Ian knows he must issue a preemptive strike against the tacticool crowd.

[@Heathh49008]

It's nice to see you building with what was available, as opposed to some dream list of parts, like so many of us did over the last year.

[@AHopelessSemantic]

Thank you for not putting a break on that. That's real neighborly of you, and I'm sure anyone near you at a range appreciates it.

[@AldanFerrox]

I mean, its a sporting gun. You don't hunt with it or go to war. So all your choices totally makes sense.

[@WhiskyCardinalWes]

This would be a good ranch truck gun here in Oklahoma. LOL the only thing I would add to it would be a cheap leather sling!

[@gingergorilla695]

@@WhiskyCardinalWes And hey, anyone starts crap and goes on a rampage, this fine Elbonian masterpiece will get the job done

[@bp968]

@@gingergorilla695 just keep a pair of muffs with the rifle. Shooting a 10.5 even with muffs is fairly epic. Without it is guaranteed hearing damage. It may not be enough to notice (or it might be very serious damage) but it *will* damage your hearing with every single shot. My bedside gun was a 5.56 10.5 with a suppressor. Since im old and weak now and that rifle weighs a ton i switched the bedside gun to a evo scorpion 9mm with a suppressor (though for HD it would be fine without one for a few shots).

[@andersjjensen]

@@gingergorilla695 It's easier, safer and more rational to solve that kind of problem by acquiring extended distance in short order. And then let the five o deal with it.

[@tenchraven]

War, no. Have handy when SHTF, you betcha. A light weight SBR that I can sling across my back and not get in the way while doing other things, yes. Because at the risk of getting burned at the stake, I'd rather carry a rifle and a spare mag than a pistol and four mags if, to use a timely example, I'm cleaning up after a storm or dealing with flooding. And before people make ignorant comments, I've run a chainsaw with a pistol on my belt, in a shoulder holster, and with a compact rifle slung safely- give me the rifle every day for safety and effectiveness.

[@bstrachan8527]

Two comments: (1) I totally agree with your implementation of the solid buttstock. I took the folder off my rifle, gave it away, and installed a solid which I am completely happy with. To hell with what's "cool" today. (2) It is really nice in the range videos to see the target!! More of this please.

[@yurei8368]

This is a really cool build, and a really neat lesson in "Build what you want". I honestly kinda want something like this more than I'd want a standard WWSD rifle, as fantastic as those are. Can't afford either, but still. Nice to see that the concept works even on a shortened gun, there were some concerns that stubby barrels would throw the balance off.

[@trapmouth]

I’m guessing those who hate on the practicality of a barrel that short, have never experienced the sheer fun they provide?

[@Ashcrash82]

I know I much prefer to shoot my 10.5" AR pistol than my 16" carbine...

[@tenchraven]

I think that they are hating on it being a fixed stock and the "wrong" caliber. Weirdos with a fetish can not be reasoned with, I just want them to do it someplace else.

[@johnnyshanksalot8358]

I can't for the life of me understand this length, it's missing an inch or less to be decent smh. Why not a 7.5" at that point?

[@Mahashma]

now imagine that barrel firing 8mm Lebel...

[@crazyfvck]

@Bobby Lawn For running matches, plinking, etc., that barrel length is just fine, and you don't really lose anything (except for your hearing ;) ) But for serious use, short-barreled 5.56 rifles can give you problems. The effectiveness of 5.56 is mostly due to it's velocity, which drops dramatically with a short barrel. If you are going up against individuals wearing body armor, which is more and more likely these days, you need as much velocity as possible to get through it. I've watched enough armor test videos over the years to come to the conclusion that I don't want an AR for defensive purposes with less than an 18" barrel. It's worth pointing out that the original AR came out with a 20" barrel, which you don't see many people running these days. I have AR pistols with 10.5" barrels for the fun/cool factor, but I wouldn't push them into a defensive role unless I had no other choice. Just my personal preference.

[@michaelrogers4157]

"Simple, reliable... it just works." My man, thats my creed.

[@JO19pLuMbUm94HN]

I love Ians pragmatic view on thinks. Over the years i watch his videos i got taught to look not at the big flashy side of thinks but more likely at the little useful ones that make stuff easier. Helped me a lot to figure out what to buy (no, not guns at all). Admiring the little details and geting to know how to use things to it's full potential is a big part of my work but he just took it up an otch for me, which i realy and honestly appreciate. Thanks Ian for teaching me.

[@Gojiro7]

Person we don't know: "why wouldn't you just get it with a folding stock over a fixed stock?" Apparently who ever this person is, they certainly aren't a fan of the show if their unaware of Ian's distain for folding stocks XD

[@simonrook5743]

Cough, Ian’s ‘Krinkov’, cough (yes where he used an air gun stock, welded to an AR base to get the exact combo in a cost effective manner that he wanted).

[@JohnDoe-zs6gj]

I have two guns with folders, both bolt actions. One is necessary to remove the bolt, and both make cleaning much nicer. Beside that, I have never used the feature for storage or transport.

[@tenchraven]

Some people can't get past their kinks.

[@dylanwalker4164]

I'm glad there is an actual term for mortar clearing. I knew I didn't invent it but it's nice to know it's something people actually do

[@LadyAnuB]

Ian, I love the visual symmetry that this carbine has with the KP15 lower and Tacstar handguard/10.5" barrel.

[@LexBear]

fav new series from Ian

[@michaelmcatee221]

Ians customs allow us all to live through you! Keep having fun and taking us along!

[@jediknight1294]

Fixed A1 stock is my favourite sbr stock. I'd want a different grip and muzzle device and probably a G trigger but that's really an elegant build. I'm honestly suprised you haven't haven't an r&d ffl at this point just for select fire work.

[@bradcampbell7253]

Speak in British accent when des driving

[@alexgrenlie862]

Best part of this video is he doesn't need to but I like that he has an explanation or a reason why he has done certain things to the gun. Nine out of 10 gun people that I've met in my life when I asked them XYZ their standard nine year old boy response is "because I can."

[@RexNicolaus]

I feel like to a lot of people, the most “Gucci” looking part of this firearm, is the charging handle lol. Otherwise, I appreciate “purist” style weapons.

[@wolfsmaul-ger8318]

i usually hate most of SBR builds but ian definitely knows what a good looking gun is

[@EasyMoneySG]

@@wolfsmaul-ger8318 and funny enough, he didn't build it for looks, its just the function.

[@EasyMoneySG]

the JP spring is arguably gucci, but its a nice addition also.

[@gator8821]

Carbon fiber free float hand guard too. There’s some aluminum ones that are the same length that weigh close to the same or less, carbon fiber is stronger though but more expensive so 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@RexNicolaus]

@@shadowopsairman1583 Did my comment offend you?

[@mjriemen]

Two things I love in one video, lots of Tiger Stripe camo, and getting to see Ian run…

[@MisterTingles]

Ian: "...so ... doesn't make a big difference to me." Tacticool guys:"REEEEEEEEEEE!!!"

[@Borchardt1892]

TacStar is actually owned by the reloading company Lyman. I believe their products are made in USA; Middletown, CT to be exact.

[@Chilicharger665]

I have wanted one of those handguards forever. I instantly recognized it in the thumbnail before clicking on this video. They have been "out of stock" for a very long time.

[@mr.bobcyndaquil4214]

@@Chilicharger665 heh

[@Borchardt1892]

@@Chilicharger665 I originally got one back in 2018 when they were first released for my own WWSD build. They’re definitely worth it, although it looks like prices have gone up

[@1248dl]

Custom guns: What do you want to do? Get as close as possible. See how it satisfies the original desire. Looks like you succeeded, Ian. Well done.

[@KargoMaster]

Looks like a fantastic candidate for Witt Machine SME… that’s a good “keep-blast-moving-forward” barrel accessory for those conscious of others on the range… another great video!! Thanks!

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

Never really thought about doing a setup like this, but I am diggin it!

[@michaelthacker6121]

You built it for your taste not someone else's preference! Rock on 🤘. Love it

[@aidanfarnan4683]

"I consider this experiment a complete success!" Did Ian just "Professor Hulk" all of us?

[@Zundfolge]

You could always remove the forward assist and put a plug in the hole, it doesn't eliminate the FA tube, but it does get the FA handle out of the way (and reduces weight a tiny tiny bit).

[@fearthehoneybadger]

The video begins- boom, boom, boom, then, an evil laugh from Ian.

[@thatguyoverthere8823]

Hey spoilers

[@timliberty6539]

Amazing,awesome build.I love the carbon fiber hand guard. Having used carbon fiber in the mountain bike industry I'm very aware of its strength/weight ratio.Well done sir!

[@Siskiyous6]

Looks entirely functional, which after all is what weapons are best at.

[@beargillium2369]

Looking functional? 😆😆

[@bravo6959]

@@beargillium2369 yes

[@beargillium2369]

@@bravo6959 🥳🙃🤣😂😅

[@ChrisB.C.]

This is one of those things I didn't know I wanted until I saw it. Cool build, Ian!

[@WalterBurton]

Gorgeous. Really a beautiful rifle. Congratulations on the project(s).

[@jamesdupuis7125]

Outstanding video Ian

[@mattfleming86]

Yup. Really like that! I also feel your pain I have two slick-side uppers to find. One day. I did pick up 2 of the nylon plugs that fill the FA slot to save my knuckles. It does help quite a bit.

[@johncashwell1024]

Actually, that fixed stock SBR looks great! And, since it uses a KP-15 lower with the shorter A1 LoP, its still a viable option with heavy clothing, body armour, etc..

[@spenceryambrich3899]

That is a slick setup. It will be interesting to see how Brownells and KP plays with these lowers and configurations once we are back to normal.

[@quangnguyenhorus375]

The way Ian goes “hue hue hue” instead of “hon hon hon” at 0:07 has a lot of meme potential.

[@bryy2053]

Really nice logical build. I really like the concept behind it. Nice job.

[@americanrepair]

In the spirit of the FN five seven and Ruger 57, Can we call this the Ian Five Two?

[@danfabisac]

Very cool! I really never felt the need to go that short on barrel length. I see now how closed minded that was. The whole wwsd project was a total success. I think it opened up industry to producing some different products. Win all the way around.

[@blakewinter1657]

You know, having a fixed stock can make sense with a short barrel anyway. I mean, as Ian said, when you use it, you keep the stock mostly extended. If you are going to use the gun in tight quarters, 29.5 inches is still probably small enough to work. I totally get that a lot of people, quite possibly including myself, would configure this with a collapsing stock, but I don't think it is a 'bad choice' to not have it!

[@jad21964]

That rifle looks fantastic! I bet it would be a great home defense rifle as well being so short and maneuverable.

[@paranoiia8]

I love how people always say that gun need folding stock, when its really good only for storage in tight spaces like APC or when you have 10000 of rifles in storage. In real life no one really use folding stock, people just hang it as it is on the wall or put it in closet. They fold/unfold it only when they show off or when they carry it from home/range to car, but they have space for whole gun in their car, its not like they drive mini cooper...

[@randomnobodovsky3692]

Well, my gun safe in rather limited in space (because space is costly I'm not buying larger one) and I'm either walking to shooting range or using a rather small car. Europe.

[@mahbriggs]

Well, I do sometimes drive an MG Midget, (try putting an 45-70 Springfield Trapdoor in it), but I agree! The only folding stock rifle I own, is a Ruger 10-22, and is probably my least favorite rifle because of it. Love the 10-22, but dislike the stock!

[@paranoiia8]

@@mahbriggs maybe MG Midget cant handle big guns but damn its sooo cool looking :D

[@mahbriggs]

@@paranoiia8 Really fun to drive too!

[@JohnSmith-id4ut]

FYI. Tacstar is a subsidiary brand owned by Lyman. Most Tacstar products are in the "tacticool" category. I built about a dozen WWSD clones / variations and used those CF hand guards on a few. They seem to be in the middle of the spectrum. Less than half the price of a Faxon, well made, but not as refined a product as Faxon or similar.

[@christosdeschaine9444]

Alternate title: Ian improves the "Carter Special"

[@radradR0bot]

Awesome build, man. Looks like a blast to shoot. I'm recommend a liner comp of some kind. I put them on almost everything. It's doesn't Have to be those big can kinds. Makes shooting more pleasant and recoil more manageable despite the blast going forward.

[@deweycox6402]

The fact that you have to explain yourself to the gun guys, is the problem I have with our gun guys. Short video….because I can. That’s it. Btw, nice rifle Ian.

[@sparkyatlarge]

Don't forget that A1 stocked XM177E1s were pretty common during the Vietnam War, because the heavier buffer (roughly the same weight as a 9mm buffer) made the short barrelled weapon more reliable. It prevented bolt bounce for one thing. Fixed stock carbines are my favorite configuration.

[@skepticalbadger]

Were they? I have never seen a picture of one.

[@rekire___]

Is this gun meta that guy on tarkov talking about?

[@sill5876]

Looks like weapon build for Gunsmith quest

[@tunasandwich395]

Good on you, Ian, for the explaining why you chose to go with a fixed stock. I was scratching my head but your reasons make sense.

[@hannah2278]

"I don't own anything in .300 blackout" Tight pant operators: REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@geodkyt]

I mean, I shoot Blackout, but I totally agree with Ian - it is simply not a niche he uses, so he has literally *no reason* to go there. Same reason I don't own any .50BMG rifles or .32ACP pistols.

[@theweaponsmerchant5140]

@lucas

[@johnnyshanksalot8358]

Ngl, I mighta let out a reeeee or 2 :P

[@fishook96]

I hear Borat saying "we build rifle, great success"

[@schrodingersgat4344]

You are right to use a fixed stock. Part of the trouble with the platform is its allergy to compactness. If you are losing barrel length ,you want more stability coming from somewhere.

[@bp968]

Your using the wrong collapsible stocks then. A good modern collapsible is just as solid as a full stock. The disadvantage to a full stock is you cant adjust it for different shooting stances or gear. With armor you want a collapsible, and if your shooting squared off a collapsible is better. Also some of us are just shaped all weird and an adjustable makes a huge difference. I personally usually use it mostly collapsed unless im shooting from prone or a bench.

[@schrodingersgat4344]

@@bp968 Perhaps I was unclear. The collapseables do not offer a sufficient amount of "shortness". I have never found one I liked. [ I don't need to run body armor nor do I wear extra heavy coats. ] They offer nothing for me. If I wanted to run a rifle or carbine out of my vehicle ; AR pattern weapons would be last on my list. Bullpups are better for it , as are folding stocked weapons. Neither forces you to sacrifice barrel length. Annecdote: Friend and I were discussing the Magpul ,Zhukov S stock. I like it because it folds right and allows me to retain a scope mount with it folded. My friend was concerned about access to the safety. I told him he was being silly. "If things are so rough that I am driving around with a loaded AK in my front seat...the safety won't even be on."

[@uwugaloo]

I absolutely LOVE fixed stocks with short barrels, something about that aesthetic just gets me.

[@retrieversqbd]

I have a Doublestar ARF-X entry length stock with a 16” bull barrel. I love the way it handles and looks. You could run out of ammo and still club the snot out of anything needing de-snotted. One of my favorite builds yet.

[@jubuttib]

"Why would anyone put a non-folding stock on a short gun?" "Because they care more about how it handles when using it than minimizing the storage space it takes up?" "... Fair."

[@joshkarpoff3341]

For those thinking it's still too long, just a point of information: a stock FAMAS F1 bullpup is 29.8 in long. A Desert Tech MDR is between 27.5in and 31.0in long. So Ian has made a very handy fixed stock carbine that has standard AR ergonomics in the length of a bullpup.

[@ScottKenny1978]

The difference is that he's losing out on a lot of range/barrel length.

[@alexmoore1506]

@@ScottKenny1978 I think he’d just use his other WWSD rifle for that

[@ScottKenny1978]

@@alexmoore1506 or more likely his FAMAS.

[@alexmoore1506]

@@ScottKenny1978 or that. But yeah the rifle just feels like a “let me try something” thing

[@ScottKenny1978]

@@alexmoore1506 I have a Troy XM177E2 clone, it got a lot of attention at the gun store for how light and handy it was. And that's with the 12.5" barrel and pinned&welded long flash hider to get to a 16" barrel to be NFA compliant. And the Troy is 6lbs and change. This? This is a 5.56 caliber M1 Carbine.

[@CDOES]

That is a beautiful lil carbine

[@TheOriginalFaxon]

*Cries in Californian* some day.... edit: during the portion where you're shooting it, I was honestly more mesmerized than anything by the gas impact pattern from the birdcage flash hider. I've always shot from a bench or prone on concrete at a range and never thought about it, but it makes sense. Just really cool to watch happening in real time

[@Whitpusmc]

How about “it’s my gun and this is what I wanted?” Good enough for me…

[@unclebob540i3]

Neat little setup. I do like the KP15s, they're well made.

[@djamac360]

Don’t worry Ian, there’s several of us who like our fixed stocks!

[@tomtruesdale6901]

Sweet looking rifle. I agree with you on the fixed stock, as I have carried and fired M-16 style weapons (AR-15, M-16 and M-4) with both fixed and collapsing and never had to fire the weapon with the stock collapsed.

[@adamb5436]

Would love to see this wwsd lower with Ian’s cmmg 9mm rdb short barrel upper. Wwsd pcc!

[@Aaron_Jensen]

I'm very much looking forward to seeing how this thing handles more match stages down the road.

[@The_Modeling_Underdog]

We, the Ianites: "Gun Jesus builds some of the ugliest customs." Also we, the Ianites: "Gun Jesus just pulled one of the most beautiful sbrs ever." Ian, mate, that looks superb. Pure beauty.

[@adqak503]

This is a cool little rifle. I actually like the standard fixed stock with short barrel. Good job!

[@petesheppard1709]

Nice proof of concept! Is anyone trying an external piston with the KE lower? Your Vietnam Advisor gear reminded me that some troops actually went to an M16A1 stock on their XM177/Commandos during the war, because they felt the collapsible stock was too fragile.

[@TheGreatRichard222]

I really enjoy getting glimpses into your personal tastes and collections, thanks for sharing ian

[@zachsilkey9404]

I got the notification and clicked on it immediately. Thanks for all the great videos Ian your awesome

[@williamboulanger3639]

I absolutely LOVE it when people tell you what you should or should not do !!! I did it because "I" wanted to and it's "MY" money and "MY" firearm. It is not for " YOU" it is for "ME". How about " YOU " do "YOU" and let "Me" do "ME"( is it really that hard of a concept?) If you want to ask questions of "why" - then do so without the hypocrisy and smugness - only then will you grow from the "EXTENSIVE" knowledge from someone who knows "A LOT" about firearms . If you close your mind off to any thing new or different , you will never grow ! Thank you Ian for taking the time to show us "YOUR" firearm. I love it .

[@misery13666]

tacstar is owned by lyman, which is owned by James F. “Mace” Thompson. So it doesn't look to be a chinese company surprisingly

[@K31R616]

I really, really like this. You've done a sterling job, Ian. And I completely agree with you on the issue of the stock. I'd love to have a shot (or two) with this at some steel plates...fantastic!

[@geofftimm2291]

Isn't there a flash hider that directs the blast down range? Geoff Who is so old he was issued that web gear in 1972!!

[@geodkyt]

There are various "blast cans" that do that. They're basically like the WWII conical "flash hiders" (that they are intended to hide the flash from the *shooter* so it doesn't blind them at night; they also focus the blast forward). You can direct thread them (like a standard flash suppressor), or do what I do. Which is to use a Yankee Hill Machine Quick Detach muzzle brake or flash suppressor that has a large threaded collar intended for threading a silencer without removing the muzzle brake; YHM makes a blast can that fits that QD threading and fits over the muzzle brake... using this combo cuts down of the effectiveness of the brake or flash suppressor a bit, but also redirects the blast and flash remaining forward, away from the shooter and the folks on his flanks.

[@J.DeLaPoer]

Yeah I used to be all about the tactical "moving bits" (I'm stealing that!), and my favorite AR was a 12" HBAR with a heavy monolithic quad-railed front end. Then I got a vintage SP1 and realized I actually _prefer_ the super lightweight, fixed stock, combat sights, slick-side retro version instead. It's half the weight of my other ARs, and because of that actually seems to handle better despite being much longer and non-adjustable.

[@nyx8099]

The laugh at the start has a very John I Want a Divorce energy

[@ezrahinkley6132]

I love this setup! Very nice niche build!

[@keithallardice6139]

My new favourite series ... this one looks like a real winner tbh!! Gun Jesus FTW ;-)