G36 - Field Strip

Per viewer requests, I'm going to start doing field strip videos of some of the firearms profiled here on InRangeTV. We're starting with the G36.
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[@FirstDagger]

I think many people are used to Ian field striping the guns on his channel, so they want a similar experience here, also keep in mind that some of us will never have access to any kind of gun as the reach of both channels is international.

[@erebostd]

FirstDagger Are you in china, japan or the UK? Those are among the hardest to get hold of a modern calibre (semiauto) gun, at least as far as I know..

Do this kind of stuff more often, this is really interesting.

[@StrikerVulsine]

Those holes for the pins are so useful

[@bigerthanlife2]

That little added convenience that just makes sense

[@jackpopinski8330]

Why are there 4 holes?

[@WindHaze10]

@@jackpopinski8330 Ze German OCD, that way there are 2 holes per side.

[@christiananton8388]

@@jackpopinski8330 the very first adopted G36 has 4 pins. the fourth were underneath the handguard in my memories

[@JSpradley123]

No kidding, that’s brilliant simplicity

[@FloppyCDdrive]

You can also use the piston tip to disassemble the bolt carrier group

[@littlegrabbiZZ9PZA]

Yep. When you don't want to do it with a round of 5.56 and you have neither a metal rod nor a Universal Disassembly Pen.

[@Seelenschmiede]

You can but you shouldn't

[@peterkroger7112]

Aaaaah...nostalgia. :-D I just remembered that we used the nose of the gas piston to push out the pins holding the bolt in the bolt carrier.

[@Forodir]

Yupp,...it is meant for that. That is no coincidence the pin has that diameter.

[@jackusmc2542]

When you have a unique gun, yes, please a field strip would be great. Thanks for these video on the G36.

[@sebastians.6796]

I loved my G36 as i was in service with the Bundeswehr. But not so much the endless cleaning sessions😅

[@Seelenschmiede]

Absolutely. Especially after a good round of Munitionsvernichtungsschießen (ammunition-dump-shooting to ged easily rid of "old" ammo). BLERK...

[@Soldner41]

Man.. seems like i was the only one that liked that. I loved the gun, and i wanted it to be perfect. I wanted a Clean, elegant Workhorse, and god, it was. It never failed, and it was so sexy. Too bad some dipshits were shit talking about it, the G36 is a really really good gun in many aspects. I wouldnt want some shitty G3 or 416 or really any other gun like some always beg for.

[@sebastians.6796]

@The Real Slim Shady Not really. But when you are in the military especially when in basic training. There is a lot cleaning for multiple reasons. First, you use the rifle a lot and second your drill instructor will always find a dirty spot in your gun.🤣

[@Furudal]

I used this in my mandatory military service with the Gebirgsjäger in 2004/2005. The gas piston is only part that actually gets dirty shooting and needs regular cleaning. Of cause the NCO will also insist on the inside of the handguard being spotless clean.

[@alekszanuzdaev8115]

he is rarely a cleaner and does not need constant cleaning

[@Furudal]

@@alekszanuzdaev8115 I am not sure if you ever served in the military. "Needs cleaning" and "you are orderd to clean it" does not nesseccaryly overlap, especially during boot camp.

[@alekszanuzdaev8115]

@@Furudal I'm not sure if you served in the army, of course cleaning is needed, but this rifle does not have to be cleaned constantly

[@wirdnichtverraten9432]

I really don't want to be the party pooper, but that's not the correct way to fieldstrip the G36. I only can tell you my point of view from how it's done in the german army. First of all, if you checking the gun for an empty chamber, you pull the cocking handle fully backwards and then you press the little button above the trigger to catch the action. If the chamber is empty, you grabbing the handle, pulling it a little bit backwards till the action is released and let it slide forward without letting it snap. Now the gun is still cocked, so you put the safety on E, point the gun 1m infront of you to to ground and release the bolt. I think your gun was still cocked as you pulled out the recoil spring, that's why it pushed out so fast. Plus in the field, we don't dismantle the bolt carrier for cleaning purpose. We just clean the whole thing. I'm sorry for my bad english.

[@Forodir]

He is not a German soldier, so he can do this however he wants. The Recoil Spring has nothing to do with the cocked hammer. Anyhow, the way you described it is correct for the Sicherheitsüberprüfung , thumbs up

[@hunter_0221]

Field stripping has nothing to do with the safety check, which is what you described. The way he did it was mostly correct, even from a Bundeswehr perspective, the descriptions too, he even checked the status of the gun before working on it. For a video of pure, accessible education he did everything properly and even threw in that thing with checking the chamber, which is an excellent addition and a vital process when handling ANY kind of gun, showing off his expertise. Now, of course, in a combat or combat-like situation this is naturally not the proper process. Before firing, you check basic weapon functions (safety status, sights, magazine, action, flash hider), upon picking up an unknown weapon, you check the safety status, chamber status, magazine status, common sense status. But yes, field-stripping the action itself is a poor idea, hence it's generally advised against due to the obvious risks of small, vital parts going missing, the fact it's not that maintenance-intensive and also it's annoying.

[@Yin_yue_]

This is, without a doubt, something i'd love to see more of. Ian does a lot of good similar content on FW, but most of his disassemblies are esoteric or historical things, and I really don't see a lot of things like a SCAR or G36 going through the same process. Disassemblies of such platforms while also getting an Inrange commentary would absolutely scratch an itch or two. Edit: the Lage SMG you have would be super interesting to me for a video like this, Karl. That thing is something of a unicorn in its own right. :P

[@TaterPictures]

A series into field stripping various firearms is a neat idea. Allows the viewer to see the inner workings of the firearm and can give be a guide to those who own those firearms.

[@VeraTR909]

Gotta love that German design, very well thought out system.

[@C-Henry]

Interesting to see the difference between Karls and Ians approaches to tearing down a weapon, Karls comes across as an instructional video, while Ians is more of a forensic approach, actually analyzing the design. Both are informative, and thankfully shouldn't detract from the other channels content. I would absolutely welcome more of these.

[@Art790631]

Yes I would like to see more of this content.

[@gaveintothedarkness]

Here is a fun fact, the 4th hole in the stock is to place the gas piston and to scrape off excess carbon. The glass fibers in the polymer actually act as an abrasive..

[@tomkavulic7178]

"Hi guys thanks for tuning into another video on InrangeTV I'm Karl Kasarda...."

[@thepinkplushie]

I didn't realize how easy the conversion to STANAG is. That's really neat!

[@Clymer1776]

I enjoy the disassembly videos.

[@Shilnath]

Thank you. These kinds of videos are immensely helpful when I research firearms for a potential project of my own. And since I have no access to firearms as a European. The information you've provided grants a lot of insight into a lot of the broader but not so much talked about details like the simple magazine conversion option. Thank you.

[@bobuscesar2534]

Most central European countries allow you to own guns.

[@Shilnath]

@@bobuscesar2534 I live in the Netherlands, am an immigrant. And the complications of that make the prospect of owning a firearm - any firearm here... Quite impossible due to several reasons out of my control. And the guns that I am gathering data on? Not happening. Ever. Ain't no way I get to handle military firearms anyway.

[@bobuscesar2534]

@@Shilnath Germany is not far away.

[@FTWIHA]

@@bobuscesar2534 Depending on how long he's a Citizen, even they won't alow him Having a Gun. (Apart from that, owning a Gun in Germany is Incredibly Expensive) I'd say go to Switzerland, still super expensive, but they're pretty Liberal about what and in which Quantities you can own.

[@Shilnath]

​@@FTWIHA Given my limited skills, knowledge and options... Moving to another country, learning *yet another* new language and just dealing with all of that economical pressure is far far out of my reach. I'm fine staying where I am. It was hard enough to get where I am at already.

[@PureRushXevus]

Ever since I got my airsoft G36, I was really impressed with how modular and simple, yet effective the construction is. It translates quite well to good quality airsoft guns (especially gas blowback ones) with how they're put together. Like the magazine well, I also have the part needed to convert it to using normal M4 magazines. Looks pretty funky since the G36 mags are a lot wider, so you get a not-so-nice looking transition for the magazine. But it's really damn cool to see how similar they are. Makes a big difference to me, since I've always been interested in firearms since I was little, but I'd never see myself buying one and going through all the requirements to own one (and pay fees, expensive ammo, overall expensive guns, etc.)

[@CowboybubPercussion]

This is one of the most elegantly simple fiend strips I’ve ever seen. Absolutely beautiful design. I would’ve fallen in love with the G36 if it just had a better charging handle, rail mounting system, and handguard. Very good stuff!!

[@michelguevara151]

seeing how they come apart and reassemble is one of the reasons I love watching Ian taking down early automatics on ForgottenWeapons, well worth doing with the unusual modern sticks, Karl, definite thumbs up.

[@stefanmolnapor910]

Stephen..... Your the man! Thanks

[@beaudaniel1370]

Sorry guys too early for porn...

[@yourdaddy1189]

The PornHub title will be "German 23yo stripping/montage"

[@arkadeepkundu4729]

Damn, I came here expecting some german beauties stripping in a field. Wasn't that disappointed with this either.

[@quiggsy8571]

Very informative and relaxing, thank you

[@FXTRT1-1]

That shows how German this Rifle is, when he slaps the Pins back in 😂

[@85Pando]

Yeah, but your Feldwebel'll kill you if you do that...

[@rodmongodwood]

do it accurately or dont do it at all :)

[@ryanwitman8672]

It is a great learning experience when you can see something that we don’t have access to. Thanks as always for the awesome content and keep up the great work

[@stefanwolf88]

More please. Any intelligent and well presented content from InrangeTV and Forgotten Weapons is much appreciated. Keep the good work.

[@12ealDealOfficial]

Needs burlesque music! What a beautiful weapon. Definitely at the top of my coolest looking firearms of all time list.

[@Johnny-jr2lq]

Yes it would be extremely nice on older firearms also

[@lucassolomon1079]

Currently putting together a CETME-C(G3) and I can both see the improvements that have been done as well as simplifications. I can defietly appreciate this version of the original system.

[@emjay1952]

I very much enjoyed this!

[@leandro9311]

Such a beautifull rifle, HK certainly knows how to nail gun designs

[@darnit1944]

Except that HK G41 with sloppily welded well that accepts stanag mags. But since it's a prototyoe

[@corynewton9311]

Awesome! Looks like the FNH SCAR bolt assembly is based off of the H&K G36! Never knew that.

[@zozo-yy2gl]

I would really like to see more of these field strip videos thanks for this one

[@todroach3738]

I concur with many who have already posted; would love to see more of this type of content. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@Kosake86]

Hint: The gas piston has exactly the right diameter to push out that first pin for bolt carrier disassebmly.

[@ianfurqueron5850]

Of course we want more!

[@pinger5563]

Yes please, more..

[@thralldumehammer]

Yes please! There have been a few you had on before that had me curious about the fieldstrip procedure. Thank you!

[@justanothercaptain6566]

Very interesting. The bolt and pin looked similar to my C8. But the piston reminded me of my old C1. Very interesting to see you strip it down. Thank you. (Note: the old NCO left in me, from before I commissioned from the ranks, was screaming "lay your parts left to right!" LOL!)

[@CAPNMAC82]

Good content worth seeing more of

[@Monster11B]

I like it... excellent idea.

[@StrangelyBrownNo1]

That’s... easy. The more I see about this platform the more I like it. Sans optics, of course!

[@Forodir]

True,.....Luckily it is easy to change because it is a complete modular weapon.

[@Markus-zb5zd]

one thing of note, the Bundeswehr does not teach the field strip of the bolt assembly for a field strip but instead the gas cylinder and spring

[@steelshepherd6843]

I like simple field stripping and breakdowns of pretty much any guns from WW1 onward.

[@lucsalander]

I liked that you didn't skip the re-assembly part

[@lukehouchin2887]

Keep up the feild strips!

[@Martinlegend]

Thanks Steven!

[@graemesim40]

Enjoyed and excellent video 👍

[@m.p.7124]

The cleaning chain may be convenient for field cleaning, but a few links can easily get stuck in the bolt lug recesses in front of the chamber if you're not careful, and be an absolute nightmare to get out.

[@darthhelmet8532]

Those cleaning chains are a bitch and a half to get out when they get canted, though, and they're slowly being phased out by AR-15 style cleaning kits with cleaning rods

[@Revener666]

Sweden use plastic coated steelwire.

[@Revener666]

@Michael F No, braided steel wire. www.lihden.com/krister/images/bilder/militaria/vapen/handeldvapen/f_1312_214900.jpg

[@Forodir]

Nope, not in the German Army, the Rods are just a complement and are meant for the main cleaning and not for Field strip and clean.

[@zedoktor979]

A squib would suck if that chain is all you have

[@85Pando]

@@Forodir The newer guns (A2 and onwards) actually come with the rod cleaning kit. It's just the army does not want you to use them, because they could break. Cleaning was always easier and quicker with them... EXCEPT for the situations where your just wanna clean the barell without disassembly, which is possible with the chains. (And its the same thing for the bipods. Every full size G36 comes with a bipod, but they are very rarely used, because they could break. Which leads to soldiers not being used to them and ... breaking them.)

[@RonOhio]

Interesting to see some of the more exotic weapons field stripped.

[@Vormulac1]

I would love to see more of this sort of content. Very very interesting

[@s.koerner6486]

Thanks! I like to add to my knowledge base...Please keep posting more of these field stripping videos!

[@zakleclaire1858]

10/10 LOVE IT!!! Please, my friend, continue with this field strip (and servicing) video. Seeing as Tacticool Girlfriend tends to focus on whole system things like safety and kit, if you covered field stripping and servicing, we'd be golden!

[@antonioadinolfi4052]

Very interesting, please do more 👍

[@jasoncarskadon6809]

This is actually cool, I would definitely watch more of these.

[@Curtislow2]

Thank you for this type of video. Also for your understanding.

[@Senekha86]

One of the first field strip videos you ever provided and its of course the only gun i ever had my hands on :P Personally, I would like to see more. Its always interesting how different guns are designed.

[@WINTEJER000]

This was really cool

[@jamescole8049]

Absolutely Karl! This stuff is very entertaining!

[@zedoktor979]

I would love to see the breakdown of anything weird or rare that rolls past the inrangetv camera! I’m a mechanical engineer so the interworkings of each system is almost as much fun as the shooting content. That’s one reason I love forgotten weapons so much

[@acidtreat101]

I would enjoy seeing more field strip videos, especially of guns that aren't really common here in the USA.

[@brianfoster4434]

great video. Do provide more field strip videos.

[@sabertoothray]

I definitely like this type of content, combined with some sort of shooting test before would be great.

[@yelar7753]

looking forward to field strips of all the more unique ones that you have

[@garrett6371]

I enjoy this

[@zul448]

I say keep doing field strips for the odd & interesting rifles you get your hands on. It's interesting to see how soldiers would have stripped these rifles for cleaning in the field, especially on rifles I will likely never own personally. And having a record of this up online is never a bad idea since we never know what's in store for the future.

[@edshelden7590]

Very well done! And no parts lost or left over. Maybe a video on cleaning and lubing the gun when it get really dirty, when you get home not in the field?

[@Conan_Kilgore]

I really like the G36. If I ever make enough to aquire a T36 I'll get one for sure, should Tommy still be making them.

[@ryanjones6303]

I like this.

[@joeklasen2845]

I do like these videos as I don’t have access to these types of firearms do to the gun laws in Canada

[@WildDiceOne]

Wie aus dem Lehrbuch. Sehr gut!

[@lupusumbra8676]

Oh yeah more videos like this.

[@DrProfPhD]

I'd love to see more content like this.

[@dll1183]

I agree with your thoughts on the BW cleaning kit with the pull chain. I have an older one I use on a PTR-91, it works pretty well, and they are (for now) pretty cheap.

[@isaacheiss1565]

I like the field strip videos

[@nandospm]

Great video. I would really like to see more field strips. I think inRange should focus more in more modern, and "not forgotten" stuff

[@COLTPEACEMAKER45]

Great Video ♡

[@nopenope1]

wish I had this one instead of the G3 I had to use ^^ during my Grundwehrdienst.

[@bayoucity1]

Karl confirms: it's always good to go in through the read.

[@PlayerSalt]

Slightly surprised the main spring just sort of clips in with the stock folded or does the rear fire control pin also hold it in place It looks like its in the realm of possibility for that main spring to become un clicked in while the stock is folded , as always great design so simple with tool free easy cleaning

[@Faltpferd]

Please have a look at 1:43: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6vYn3xqrd-XbJo There you'll see the hole at the bottom for the pin, which holds spring assembly in place when the stock is folded.

[@Markus-zb5zd]

the gun is not supposed to be fired with the stock folded the stock folds for disassembly

[@steelshepherd6843]

I have a simple little G36-22, I like them overall. Seems like a bit of an underappreciated rifle. Would like to have a G36c and a G91...

[@giuliannochiarelli151]

Very sweet rifle. This was an excellent series Karl. It would be awesome if you can do it with other combat rifle that it is not very well known.

[@davidbowman6689]

Yeah I love the field stripping videos!!! Great idea by the way. Thanks a lot!!!😜👍🏻

[@jamiepeter3567]

ok ok ok, everyone is thinking it, ill ask.... when do we get to see a field strip off between Ian and Karl? facing each other, sitting opposite sides of a table, each given an M1 Garand... GO!

[@ramdom_assortment]

I love HK, but the SG 550 is the king when it comes to aesthetics for a 5.56 rifle.

[@ramdom_assortment]

@@76_SPZL Fair enough.

[@ramdom_assortment]

@@76_SPZL HKs just look cooler as SBRs because though beautiful, the rifle are too damn long.

[@Khanclansith]

More field strips of odd ball Firearms please

[@michaelboyle9889]

Yes would like to see more 🔫👍👍

[@eljaskoljonen8757]

Good video, you should make more this style videos

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

Reminds me of the first Gen style ar 10 with the charging handle under carry handle

[@maxwesman4639]

next Month, this will be my Servicle rifle

[@ethakis]

I like this

[@dwightehowell8179]

You left a part out. I know you know that. 😂🤣😂🤣😉

[@collinmclaren6608]

I need that table mat

[@Zap_R0sdower]

I have that exact same mat

[@thustra07]

MOAR

[@nettles89]

Good idea. I see no downside to building an extensive catalog of how-to videos for reference and learning.

[@Rynosaur94]

How does the german army chain cleaning kit compare to the common boresnake kits you can get here in the US?

[@InrangeTv]

I prefer them, but I think that's subjective.