Kevin Brittingham of Q | Creating .300BLK, Honey Badger Contracts, & Hot Or Not Suppressor Tech

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[@Icephamtom]

The more I listen to KB talk the more I respect the brand and what it stands on.

[@GhettoTactical]

I always wondered why people don’t like this guy. I see why now. Brutally honest and doesn’t give a s**t about what anyone thinks about it. Gotta respect it! And he kinda has a point about these flow-through cans.

[@DestindKnee]

I don't think thats it.

[@southbama]

Honestly one of the best interviews of Kevin I’ve ever seen really changed my perception of him

[@benmclintock6368]

This is a great interview. Covered so many topics beyond firearms; business ownership, leadership, ethics, integrity, leaving a legacy to your family and your employees, a relentless dedication to quality and innovation. We need these qualities more in America! Thank you Classic Firearms for providing Kevin the forum and time to talk about all of these things!

[@5280fame]

Thank you guys for this I was getting a sugar weasel until social media yelled at me and now thanks to this video I'm back to getting a sugar weasel

[@fredrickmiltonthaddeusdoug9747]

Bro I own both a honey badger and a sugar weasel, get a sugar weasel specifically in .300blk not that bullshit 556

[@rossauce12]

​@fredrickmiltonthaddeusdoug9747 how much different would you say the hb is from the sw? I kno obviously u are paying for better esthetics on the hb and a few parts, is it worth double?

[@texasthib2029]

@@rossauce12nothing compares to the honey badger just got my trash panda for it today helluva fucking gun

[@Son_of_an_Alien]

Where does he talk about the sugar weasel?

[@rossauce12]

@@Son_of_an_Alien lol

[@christinespiers-wy9kr]

Our deepest appreciation for those who are currently serving our Country and those who have served our Country in the past.🇺🇸

[@chipsterb4946]

This was a very interesting interview. There is no doubt in my mind that Kevin Brittingham is brilliant and innovative. His explanation of the 1:3 twist rate for 8.6 BLK simply makes sense. You are limited to linear velocity of 1,100 fps (or less) for subsonic. So you go with the heaviest bullet you can use to maximize energy on target, but that introduces stability problems. So you spin the bullet faster. “Rotational energy” isn’t significant from a kinetic standpoint. However, it IS significant in terms of bullet expansion and tissue damage. I suspect that no one anticipated that side benefit from stabilizing the heavy, subsonic bullet, but Kevin saw it and grabbed onto it with both hands. “There shouldn’t be QD suppressors. That’s dumb.” Contrarian? Yes. Common sense? Yes. How much longer does it take to remove or install a suppressor if the muzzle has a tapered shoulder? Very little, especially compared to all of the other things you need to change on your rifle when you remove a suppressor. You need to re-zero the rifle first of all. Unless you’re running a bolt action, you need to adjust the gas system. Then you have all of those halfassed connection devices. Do you really want to shoot that rifle un-suppressed with that *thing* on the muzzle that isn’t a good flash hider or muzzle brake? No That said, “Pay $3,000 and get the last 5% out of it” doesn’t fit with the Faxon barrel that comes on an 8.6 BLK Fix. I have a hard time thinking that Q *hasn’t* experienced a lot of quality control problems with Faxon barrels. The rifle overall is great. That barrel probably not so much.

[@EteonEteon-fs1iz]

At 21:23 - when he said that his company is going to his employees and not his family. My kids have grown up priviledged enough! That was powerful ♥️

[@TriggaTrey361]

Says a lot about him as a man like him or not

[@Winkmeister]

Your BEST Podcast, BY FAR!! Hopefully, this will encourage other "insiders" to share Truths instead of just pre-packaged marketing

[@Tattooed_Mexican]

My deepest condolence. I saw Clint’s soul exit his body when Kevin said Hux, surefire flow thru and Daniel Defense is 💩.

[@forsakenace9577]

Can you put the time stamp lol

[@Tattooed_Mexican]

@@forsakenace9577 I’ll go back and rewatch it and add the time stamp. But I really recommend you watching the whole video. Or at least listening to it. Kevin bashes on Clint numerous times.

[@forsakenace9577]

@@Tattooed_Mexican I listened to it, but didn’t watch it, so I miss out on their facial reactions. I didn’t think Kevin was bashing Clint, what made you think that?

[@MrCashewkitty]

​@@forsakenace9577wasn't bashing Clint, just sitting on his choices, ie DD and Hux

[@Yoda_r2d2]

Had to be one of the best podcasts ever. Extremely informative love the way he's completely comfortable sharing his success story with everyone. Most people in his position will absolutely not do that.

[@JoeBidenSuxD]

I am a fan of KB & Q. I do not own any of their products yet but in the future I will own one of their suppressors & a gun from them. I have seen all of KB’s interview/ podcasts & hunting videos. I think this is the best one yet!!!

[@cliff4695]

As far as gun stuff? Yes. The one he did with the unsubscribe boys was better as far as life stories and who he is

[@JoeBidenSuxD]

@@cliff4695 I really didn’t care for that one. Sounded like a bunch of high school girls giggling and acting like fools.

[@robertleggett1843]

Easily the best and most interesting podcast you've done.

[@huntincolby7]

This entire podcast was awesome! Boom Box giveaway has to happen. Lifting the messaging restrictions for Kevin’s instagram was the cherry on top. Part 2 can’t happen fast enough.

[@deekay270]

Finally, somebody IN THE INDUSTRY calls out this flow-through BS. Never understood silencer that is still super loud and has a ton of flash. Oh, but I guess you have less gas to your face so it makes it worth it 🤷‍♂️

[@thekraken1173]

Adjustable gas blocks makes flow-through suppresors obsolete change my mind.

[@boygonewhoopdataZZ]

How I see it is Flow through good for autoloading rifles and Baffle good for bolt actions. You don't need a quiet suppressor you just need one that muffles the sound enough for someone not to be able to hone in on the shot. This is coming from a guy who got shot at during a hunting trip.

[@puttinthebrakesontv2896]

it always blew my mind when people would bash KB over internet rumors and desperately try to seek out flaws in Q products. Hell companies have gone as far as trying to bribe Garand Thumb to review the honey badger poorly. Dude is confident and has played not only such a MASSIVE and undeniable role in the commercialization of silencers but brought new and innovative systems, cartridges, and technology on the market

[@BugsyNY]

The phrase "cut from a different cloth" describes Kevin Brittingham.

[@Fantasma781]

The stuff Kevin talks about business and money truly shows he’s not about making a buck of course that’s part of why you work but he isn’t chasing a dollar so you know everything they sell is done 200% correct and what matters

[@Moetown1986]

I'm glad Kevin pointed out flow through cans are trash.

[@nunyabiznes32]

Agreed. These high flow through cans seem like a fad. Hopefully the industry can find a happy medium.

[@Moetown1986]

@@nunyabiznes32 or at least figure out how to make flow through cans that aren't loud and flashy

[@boygonewhoopdataZZ]

you guys are dumb. Flow Throughs have a place in the industry. It's only a couple years away before someone makes a flow through that outperform Baffled Suppressors considering the exotic metals some companies are using and I ain't talking about Inconel. It's better than Inconel, 10x the thermal ratings and strength.

[@trevor8604]

He is my new favorite person. He doesn't give a f what other companies think.he going to say what on his mind.

[@HighCapacityAssaultPug]

Fantastic interview with an awesome dude. More people in the gun community need to see this.

[@joshuaborreli9762]

All of Clint's preconceived notions and philosophies of silencers got shit on by Kevin, and was pretty funny.

[@caronin]

Just now seeing this podcast. I've never seen the issues with Kevin that others get so bent out of shape about. Yes he is plain spoken, yes he speaks his mind, yes he can be bombastic, yes he's good at marketing. So what! If people's sensibilities are THAT fragile then they probably should limit their exposure to the internet. My take is "influencers" average internet joe, other companies, etc, get their knickers in a knot because Q challenges the notion that just because something has been done a certain way for the last 100 years, is the way it should be done. They aren't afraid of innovation; they aren't afraid of changing the norm or asking why some "rule of thumb" is still in play. I hope Kevin and Q are around and ruffling feathers for many decades to come.

[@mentalcog2187]

Kevin is very interesting, respectable and holds a humble disposition. Really good guy! Came by all of this very organically and honestly. Special to be sure. Love the analogy of "Get that last 5% and see where you are." Never made as much sense until that moment! His knowledge is staggering!

[@mentalcog2187]

The people CF is interviewing lately are top notch and very interesting. Way to go CF!! Priceless insights, knowledge and experiences brought to to us all is fantastic!!

[@donaldfoster745]

After watching this podcast I am DEFINITELY buying Q products from now on !!! Kevin is the man !!

[@wadeleach9476]

Moments like this I should have two thumbs up like Netflix

[@MrCashewkitty]

Huh, ive seen all the Live Q or Die podcasts and always thought Q was a nod to the Bond series. Great interview

[@Bartimusblue27]

I was thinking more star trek tng Q, always ahead of the game and can do whatever whenever he wants. Honestly never thought about Bond's Q, but it makes as much sense 👍

[@devrinmg]

Awesome podcast guys! Love watching Q’s podcasts because Kevin’s got tons time in the industry and I learn a ton on every episode along with the guests they have on.

[@christopherappleton4041]

This was an incredible episode, I had heard of Q before but now I’m definitely a fan.

[@nickabeiro]

wow what a stand up straight forward guy, id work for this guy in a heartbeat. dope content

[@qllc8143]

Well we are hiring

[@nickabeiro]

@@qllc8143 wow well i didnt expect a reply, id love to dip my toes in this industry in anyway i could.

[@BHRxRACER]

@@qllc8143 Only Americans?

[@erictodd9567]

Dang.......I'd like to meet Kevin, seems like a really cool dude. Really got the personality type of my circle of friends.

[@davelpz3340]

🤣🤣🤣huxrx, I’ve been saying it. Every video I see, seems like people shilling for a loud can. Like this dude said, what’s the freakin point? My SF 300sps is very quiet, on anything.

[@ronkilpatrick5106]

I really Like this interview. He has some great stories to share.

[@cody180sx]

I built an 8.6 AR, I love it and everyone that's shot mine it wants one or wants to build one. It's stupid quiet suppressed, only weighs 6 pounds before the optic, and just fun to shoot...finding ammo/ammo price is the only real negative thing about it currently, which should be relieved when Sammi finally specs it.

[@TheKlamminator]

"That's the lizzo of hot" 😂

[@paulnwmn]

That was a great KB Interview...I loved hearing the details behind some of the "Headline" Comments he makes on social. Could listen to his stories all day.

[@antoniojamison2578]

Thank you for saying it. Huxwux is not all that.

[@JohnWeeks-kl8ls]

Q was the "name" of the character heading the Q Branch (later Q Division), the fictional research and development division of the British Secret Service in James Bond movie series. Q was also the name of a multi dimensional character in several episodes of the StarTrack Next Gen TV series.

[@TheEXAmishGamer]

1:21:17 glad I don’t own a DD and I never will now for sure

[@MrCashewkitty]

Been pouring over the Pew Science data as I'm in the market for a couple cans. I haven't used any flow through or LBP cans so I was excited to see the results. The HUX cans performed very well in the PS testing, despite what Kevin said. He is correct about the flash however, and I most definitely avoid flow through for now as I do a lot of night vision shooting.

[@boygonewhoopdataZZ]

You'll also want to avoid Titanium cans as well they spark lol

[@tracytaylor9747]

I've been wanting to get a honey badger, this seals the deal. Another down to earth guy with a lot of honesty and common sense. I do wonder how Clint sat there without defending his prized mk4 though!!

[@pinoy1hitko]

So funny how polarizing different platforms are with Kevin. Reddit and forums hate this guy. I've read some of his responses on forums and he does come off like a smug prick, but admit this interview/podcast was interesting to listen to. I don't think bashing other companies for trying to innovate is professional. We should all be supporting each other in this community. With that said, I like his honesty and learning about the history.

[@smokaFnJ]

What an awesome podcast!🫡🥃

[@dastarddizaster]

I watched a few of his hunting videos and interviews and though he was a huge A hole. Now I know he is, but damn! I like his philosophy... Especially how he treats his employees. This interview changed my definition of an asshole. Now it's mad respect. I built an AR10 with an 8" Aitken barrel. Waiting on my gas block. Thanks guys

[@iandaniels679]

Kevin is THE BEST!

[@skynetupbracknielson590]

Good to meet you, Kevin

[@LaTravvv]

This is the absolute best podcast yet

[@moorezmex100]

That was so interesting to hear his thoughts and history in the industry and Q. Best interview I’ve heard so far this year… better than Tucker/Putin!

[@zexnynex777]

You guys should charge for this level of inspiration.

[@MrCashewkitty]

Dropped a decent buck at 75 yards with a 9 inch 300blk and red dot. I was using a Barnes super and the damage difference between 5.56 and it was pretty evident

[@rmp5s]

I've had a Honey Badger for years...yes, run good subs through it with its Trash Panda and it REALLY IS stooooooopid quiet...seriously. So quiet it's kinda funny. And even STILL, the more I see from Q and the more I learn about them, the more I like them. It ain't cheap, but they really do cool, weird shit and I love the hell out of it.

[@chester159357]

This interview even hotter than One Chip challenge

[@edgullison4781]

Kevin is fun to listen to He’s got a good one with the boys from unsubscribe

[@jamesbenson1809]

Well... kinda makes sense that the most innovative person in the gun industry is a straight shooter. 👍

[@jerryriggi1700]

GREAT interview, eye opening for sure. Unfortunately for me NY is one of the eight states that have outlawed suppressors. Another item added to the list of reasons to leave NY state.

[@WHEELZ1]

I wil be honest, at firsti thought the 300blkout was dumb. but when kevin started doing more social media like KZbin and was showing the HB and the 300blkout, i was like thats pretty damn cool. so i built a poor mans 300 with KAK parts and i love it. i also got addicted to suppressors and now own three of them. so the 300 and the 6.5 grendel are the main guns i use the most. absolutely love being able to shoot guns without hearing protection and not destroying my ears. im currently saving for a 16 inch Q mini fix for coyote hunting and a 8.6

[@lihaikun]

Kevin: the DJ Khaled of gun industry. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheEXAmishGamer]

I love this guys integrity and honesty

[@mattv16031]

Excellent interview!!

[@hspur]

Hands down your best so far!

[@howlingcommando9400]

That was great.

[@michaelhokenstad4946]

I need more Q in my life

[@cliff4695]

Kevin is by Gary my favorite guy in the firearms industry. He says what he means and he does what he said he would do. There is no filler or bullshit with him. It's either done 100 percent or it's not don't at all. Plus he had the most of the wall stories. Go watch his episode on the Unsubscribe podcast. It's less then 2 months ago i think, he goes into sober crazy ass stories on that one

[@Ghost-80662]

God Bless America 🇺🇸 🙏

[@loulunetta425]

I can't wait for code word "Q". 😁

[@thedude7726]

This was a amazing interview

[@jclinthicum3058]

Great show, brothers. Thanks again.

[@muskyman1018]

I’ve never seen a video with Kevin I didn’t enjoy, but this has to be the best one yet. I have 3-4 .300blk and last year I built a 8.6 after seeing Kevin explain what it’s about. Glad someone is thinking outside the box. It will be nice when more ammo companies pick it up, but what is available right now is top notch stuff thanks to bullet manufacturers like Maker and such.

[@AAAlife556]

Hard to find honest people these days!!!! Love Kevin man!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ironcityatv2145]

Kinda off subject, what brand button down is kevin wearing? Great podcast by the way, I've just started binge watching. Can't wait to purchase the Q boombox 8.6

[@jasonneucere8886]

good podcast

[@jclinthicum3058]

"We don't do shit by accident" patches for sure

[@ipanzerschrecku4732]

it's essentially just and energy equation and basic math - energy quads to mass times velocity squared so triple the rotational speed going from 1:9 to 1:3 si three times larger rotational speed that results in 9 times larger rotational energy! that energy is instantly dumped into the target when the bullet expands also why the wound cavity opens much larger and the much larger rotational energy helps the bullet expand and you can hear that when hitting game downrange, it's like hitting a drum, it's a similar effect but not the same to the sound an impact on running hogs makes where the reports a good hit is very distinct and sound like hitting a drum - thunk - that effect is a combination of the hog expanding their chest cavity while running and the bullet expanding on impact.

[@ChevTecGroup]

Interesting that you say your stuff is open source. Rearden says they asked for the muzzle device specs and were told no.

[@user-kg8wr9uq9m]

Let’s go Jason! 👏🏾proud of u bro

[@Kross8761]

I'm not a Kevin Brittingham fanboy, I think he's intellectually brilliant, but I think he can also be an abrasive prick when it's not necessarily warranted. HOWEVER, when people try to say that the fast twist on a 8.6 blackout doesn't affect energy: all you have to do is TEST it to see it does have an effect. And the test is easy: load two identical rounds and fire them at two identical gel blocks from identical with the only difference being twist rate. One looks like a bullet passed through and caused damage (like normal) the other looks like a blender was fired through the gel. Especially with solid copper bullets that hold together extremely well, they're turning and cutting constantly inside a target. With subsonic ammo you're hard limited to what velocity you can reach so that number is constant, so the only option you have to achieve more terminal effect is either bullet construction or bullet behavior (twist would apply to behavior) From a physics standpoint it HAS to cause more energy transfer because it would take more energy to spin a bullet through a target than it would to push it through with less rotational velocity. Physics doesn't lie, and you can't cheat it.

[@lumberjack227]

like the Kaw Can Linear on the JRCAR45+P, the TCon WL/LAZ boresighted to 80yds adusts for distance to 300yds~

[@thekraken1173]

He opened up from 59:00 😂

[@Olivehollow]

I would like to see the Honey Badger vs. the new Blackout Defense 300blk

[@huntincolby7]

Soooo pumped for this

[@dyoramik]

7:40 Just admit it, you got it from James Bond.

[@jamesbenson1809]

You should have asked Kevin if he was a Star Trek fan. 😜

[@NoNo_IStay]

Q..... lets be honest we know where "Q" came from and its badass.

[@PlumbingArkansas]

Dude is fucking hilarious. As real as it gets too. The Lizzo of hot lmao

[@NoNo_IStay]

A gun running so fast it outruns the spring tension in the mag is crazy.

[@HoodNeck]

This is one of the last living men who are advancing the community

[@kkduncanson]

The look on Jason's face and waving his arms to stop when Kevin calls out Marty for being a piece of s#it! 😂😂😂😂😂 Sorry Clint that DD is moving farther down the list.

[@willthompson9073]

I don’t know what everyone’s problem with him is I’ve heard some say he’s one of the most hated people in the firearms industry I really don’t know why he seems like just a cool as dude that id have a beer with

[@pereira.powerhouse]

Pew science (actual data) would like a word about huxwrx being “not quiet”. And that’s not to mention CAT cans which are also low back pressure.

[@kevinbrittingham6774]

Pew “science” that can’t be peer replicated.

[@nunyabiznes32]

So with this knowledge...is Clint gonna sell his MK18 and get a Honey Badger instead?

[@magdump_morgan]

Sell it? No. Save up and Buy a HB though? Yes.

[@derrickkellar959]

Shia Labeof tells that Chinese proverb really well. “I can’t call it”

[@juanh.8707]

KB is a fucking genius. Stand up dude.

[@rossauce12]

I was kinda interested in the sw 13" but then found out it doesnt come with the good trigger? Why wouldnt it if the 16" does.. and also its really just the color scheme and supressors people like pretty much everything on them is from other companies

[@SomeoneClever]

All 3 of these podcasts on the CF Contest have someone drinking in the background during the intro.

[@gizzeipe421]

# StayHumble

[@joshgardner7268]

When will these be on Spotify?

[@AnArchyzAch]

🤘

[@lambman1999]

Kevin, Clint, and Not Aaron 😂

[@magdump_morgan]

"Different Aaron" iykyk lol

[@lambman1999]

@@magdump_morgan🤣🤣🤣

[@jeremykraus544]

This interview made it so i will never buy a dd

[@falconcowboy9995]

Sooooooooooo.........50 blackout?????

[@jamesbenson1809]

Vacate the NFA and defund the ATF. Only then will I purchase a suppressor. Until then, I'll live with my linear comp.