Mike Chooses A Weapon | Gloves Off | Better Call Saul

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Season 2 Episode 4 - Gloves Off: Mike weighs a lucrative offer that could lead him down a dangerous path, while Jimmy scrambles to repair the damage from his rogue advertisement.
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Better Call Saul is the prequel to the award-winning series Breaking Bad, set six years before Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) became Walter White's lawyer. When we meet him, the man who will become Saul Goodman is known as Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer searching for his destiny, and, more immediately, hustling to make ends meet. Working alongside, and often against, Jimmy is "fixer" Mike Erhmantraut (Jonathan Banks), a beloved character introduced in Breaking Bad. The series will track Jimmy's transformation into Saul Goodman, the man who puts "criminal" in "criminal lawyer."
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[@nyar5863]

I think a lot of the enjoyment of this scene comes from the fact that we rarely get to see Mike deal with someone on the same level of professionalism and courtesy as himself.

[@mellifont96]

That’s a good comment. I find myself watching this clip a lot and I don’t really know why.

[@CubanSpartan]

Just the simple way the dealer flips over the rifle and places it back in the carry case at the end of the scene is such a perfect piece of storytelling. He and Mike really are peers, and that's incredibly rare in these shows.

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

They are both actors with zero experience.

[@pdog109]

@@MichaelKingsfordGray The gun dealer guy was in Deadwood played Elseworth hell of a fine job and this was years ago.

[@ajc1482]

​@@MichaelKingsfordGraywow!....actors in a fictional TV show....I'm so shocked.

[@DaScorpionSting]

I could watch 10 more scenes of this gun dealer and not be bored.

[@TheNinjadelivery]

Yeah his own mini web series. The guns he sells, his life and the people that use his services.

[@GATguy98]

This is how I felt about the guy who sold the Twins the bulletproof vest in BB.

[@pieter490]

New series confirmed? Hope vince reads this! :)

[@alexfay6035]

or maybe a show where he is surrogate father to 2 dudes who hunt monsters

[@jsbmx2039]

Ya he was good

[@andrisbogdans5103]

Always loved the slight hint that Mike was a Vietnam vet. No real backstory just the knowledge of a rifle and that green hat

[@toadkult]

The fact that he held the rifle with his elbow up. They don't do that anymore, but a lot of guys were trained for Vietnam only, and never had that corrected.

[@carboodle610]

@@toadkult This is the type of information I love finding randomly in a youtube comment

[@spamhonx56]

I like the detail that after mike picks up the rifle, he makes sure to wipe his prints off it before putting it back. dealer hasn't had any incidents yet, but there's always a first time, no harm in being careful.

[@dpetersz]

"Slight hint"

[@thejeffster6783]

A lesser show would have treated the viewer like an idiot and wasted 5 minutes on a flashback with Mike running around in Nam

[@thomascooper1144]

The black market gun man was such a great mini side character. The shear difference in the way he communicates with Mike compared with Walter in BB is telling, he knew just by the way Mike talked and carried himself that he was dealing with a professional.

[@Zerpersande]

Sheer difference

[@SinKimishima]

Him and the shady vet who knew people. Most interesting characters

[@TheSundayShooter]

@@SinKimishima Lawson's the only cool character still alive and not imprisoned

[@crazyralph6386]

He knew his stuff when it came to firearms 😂

[@marvindebot3264]

And you can't fake that walk/carry.

[@MrBendylaw]

Mike: "What about a phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range?" Dealer: "Yeah, I can get that for you."

[@danielstoddart]

I thought of that scene, but the one this scene has a stronger connection to is the one with "Easy Andy" in Taxi Driver.

[@Daniel-Weaver]

Just what you see pal.

[@MrBendylaw]

@@danielstoddart Nah, the joke is the professionalism of the dealer. Like, he's literally more knowledgeable and capable than your average gun shop dude. That's why it's funny. And also sad.

[@zaterranwraith7596]

@@Daniel-Weaveryou can’t do that….

[@Daniel-Weaver]

@@zaterranwraith7596 Wrong

[@jfmedits1577]

The cadence of this conversation is very soothing to listen to. I don't know why

[@Woodside235]

"Bobby Singer selling you guns" would make a great relaxation podcast that is also educational about firearms.

[@BronzNazareth]

Yes very soothing, it could be titled something like, "ASMR: Elsworth sells you some rifles"

[@StopSayingGaslit]

I usually hate most people’s “deeply insightful” comments. But this one hits differently. 👏

[@ChrisRedfieldChannel]

is he the same guy from supernatural series?

[@drakefallentine8351]

That's the "Voice of Experience"

[@JonathanHinesPiano]

The subtext the Mike was a Vietnam vet is masterfully written into this show

[@mopedman666]

You see how Mike looks away when the dealer uncovers the m40. He remembers….

[@alilweeb7684]

​@@mopedman666he legit had a nam flashback when he saw it. I don't know if it was intentional but even his face darkens when he sees it

[@allwoundup3574]

"masterfully written" lmao it couldn't be more obvious

[@shookness100]

Subtext? Buddy, it was just text.

[@SteveS86]

I don’t think the writers intended it to be in any way unclear that Mike served in Vietnam based on this scene.

[@bennewnham4497]

Smooth. That dealer knew his stuff and knew Mike did too. Only a true professional knows the money is in repeat business, not the quick buck.

[@thekamotodragon]

the only thing i was kinda "ehhh" on is telling your customer that a KAC sr-25 is going to jam. That's REALLY unlikely tbh, esp if you take care of it, like i'm assuming Mike would. It's a really nice rifle, pretty pricey and used by military specifically because it's a semi-auto with a very low failure rate. I do like it for his character for him to stay old-school, it's just that part was a little unrealistic.

[@thecrusader1673]

You know this show is fictional right?

[@moibe182]

I love the level of knowledge and ethics of the seller. Breaking Bad universe is full of great characters, so authentic, so well designed, so real.

[@610Hobbies]

Right? I'm still amazed at the casting how everyone seemed perfect for their role! I mean, the closest thing I can think of a bad performance is "Pryce" who sometimes sounded a bit too overboard on the whiny nerd act.

[@moibe182]

@@610Hobbies and Pryce is still great because precisely his role is to be annoying.

[@GerhardTreibheit]

​@@610Hobbiesyou say that, but I would say he was on point. There are alot of people like that out there in the wild 😂😂

[@610Hobbies]

@@GerhardTreibheit I'm not saying he was always bad, but one of the moments I felt he was clearly overacting was when Mike tells him to forget about his baseball cards and Pryce says _"no, no, no!"_ that felt pretty forced and dumb IMO, regardless, he was a good comic relief.

[@HorridOnlineTroll]

bro is selling guns on the black market to those with nefarious intentions, yup. Ethical..

[@berserkley]

"It fires a 50 cal bmg; very effective against vampires, shapeshifters, demons and the like..."

[@etienneleonard440]

-Bobby

[@TheAdammantium]

I love hearing two characters talk shop; similar to Walt and Gale during their partnership. Whats more, this is with Mike and a gun dealer who clearly knows his stuff while also respecting his customer.

[@jryan9547]

We had a good thing going, Walt.....- Mike

[@Quigmman]

I could watch this scene for hours. Professionalism while doing dirty dealing is such a nice trope that isn't done well these days. I'd like to see it more.

[@NW-ef2sw]

Yes, for all the times you are buying illegal firearms 😂

[@RegenerateSOG]

Buying illegal firearms isn’t dirty lol

[@Quigmman]

@@RegenerateSOG dirty in the sense that it's a crime. So... yes, it's dirty lol

[@Quigmman]

@@NW-ef2sw lol bit lost on what is trying to be said here but lol

[@RegenerateSOG]

@@Quigmman it’s a crime for certain people lol if you’re a national you can buy whatever you want lol

[@RunnJake]

Interesting bit of detail I love Mike leaves the rifle with the muzzle facing the doorway(away from the dealer) The dealer then flips it around after Mike has vacated the room so the muzzles are not aiming at the customer. Very neat gun safety detail that I hope was written in, as I would love to give the writers credit but I could see the improv of it.

[@soloistdeve]

Could be actors getting the knowledge themselves or telling each other on the spot. Filmmaking is a lot more than just writing scenes.

[@SirDistic]

I think he flipped it around because the case was facing the other way.

[@johncampbell631]

​@SirDistic I agree with @RunnJake's take. Any professional versed in handling firearms treats muzzle control as sacrosanct.

[@matthewbarratt5166]

The way I interpreted it was that Mike was being respectful to the dealer by pointing the barrel away from the dealer before he leaves the room. Mike has just opened and closed the bolt and confirmed to himself the chamber is empty, so he can therefore place the rifle barrel facing the doorway he himself will walk out, knowing there won't be an accidental discharge. Safety aside, it's just a professional courtesy not to point a firearm in someone else's direction even if you know it's "safe", particularly someone you buy firearms from and want to think highly of you as a customer. The dealer also knows this and waits until Mike is out the threshold of the motel room before placing the rifle to match the orientation of the carry case. I assume that the dealer will be out of that $20 motel room as soon as Mike is, without it looking suspicious. But yes, the professionalism from both characters, and the mutual respect this cultivates between the two, is mesmerising.

[@H.K.5]

That gun dealer is my favourite side character in the Breaking Bad universe along with Victor and Tyrus.

[@RealUlrichLeland]

Nah Lyle and Huel are the goats

[@marklipson]

Yes, great acting...Totally believable as a real, low-key person who just happens to be a gun dealer.

[@allwoundup3574]

victor was a total chode.

[@funx24X7]

If they ever wanted to make a third spinoff, they have their character right here. This gun dealer probably gets into business with all kinds of interesting folks.

[@falconeshield]

Walt, James, Jesse. There is your trilogy.

[@alexwyckoff8962]

The gun dealer is such a great character. Gotta love a man who's this in tune with his craft. No nonsense, presents information as thoroughly and accurately as he can. A flawless professional.

[@Gman6755]

Love how Mike wipes his prints off the barrel of the rifle at the end. The attention to detail in this scene is outstanding!

[@madaxe606]

I was supremely impressed with the attention to detail by the writers. Very rare to hear gun dialogue that isn't riddled with errors.

[@jonathanbirch2022]

Why are they telling each other things they already know

[@madaxe606]

@@jonathanbirch2022 Because they're telling the audience what they know.

[@jonathanbirch2022]

@@madaxe606 what audience

[@madaxe606]

@@jonathanbirch2022 What does what mean?

[@jonathanbirch2022]

@@madaxe606 are you high?

[@XandateOfHeaven]

Better Call Saul, and to a lesser extent Breaking Bad, were always excellent at portraying people on the periphery of the criminal underworld instead of just full-time gangsters. People who run legitimate businesses and do some crime on the side and act as supporting characters for the full-time gangsters. Like the veterinarian who is also a hood doctor, the guy who runs the vacuum shop who makes people disappear, or this guy who only shows up to sell a mix of legitimate and illegal guns.

[@mirrorblue100]

What? You don't have a side hustle?

[@XandateOfHeaven]

@@mirrorblue100 Who doesn't!

[@moibe182]

After looking at the 3rd rifle, Mike becomes pensive, surely thinking about his war past. Later, he confirms this by talking about the wear and tear he experienced in the jungle. This, along with other passages throughout BCS (such as the date he mentions he would go back in time to in the final episode), set the stage for a great backstory about Mike's youth, which would undoubtedly make a great spinoff in the Breaking Bad universe.

[@cpotisch]

Shut up AI

[@seth8580]

Is this chatgpt?

[@NotRogers]

@@seth8580I doubt it. Even if they did they probably wrote out everything and then prompted it for grammar/clarity.

[@TheLastSpider-Man]

Bravo Vince

[@moibe182]

@@seth8580 wow, you are right as well as @notrogers I wrote this by myself (I love the series) but then used ai for translation corrections since my native language isn’t English, I thought it worth it to better express my idea. How do you thought ai was involved? My text was too good or too bad ? :P

[@TPB129.]

These 2 could have their own spin off show merely about these transactions, and I would still watch every second.

[@wickdaline8668]

That isn't the same gun's salesman Walt visited once to get his revolver, is it?

[@pawsouth2897]

It is. Machine gun as well

[@wickdaline8668]

@@pawsouth2897 Love the way they tie in all the side characters between two shows.

[@jimslancio]

Yes, and Walt took at face value that the serial number had been filed off.

[@marvindebot3264]

@@jimslancio Walt was no Mike

[@thedarkknight9153]

I wonder how this exchange would've gone if Mike had been referred the super chatty gun salesman who worked with the Salamanca twins.

[@JustRememberWhoYoureWorkingFor]

Yeah hahaha

[@lyingbastard]

He would have walked after the first three sentences.

[@JustRememberWhoYoureWorkingFor]

@@lyingbastard and do you think Mike would buy from Nicholas Cage in "lord of war"?

[@alyssarichardson2544]

​@@JustRememberWhoYoureWorkingFordefinitely

[@vanmatlock]

Just a conversation between professionals.

[@javierpatag3609]

Humble, no-nonsense expertise with good seller-customer relationship.

[@eliasjohnson101]

I could watch a whole mini series of this gun dealer selling weapons to some of the most dangerous and awesome people in the Breaking Bad Universe and not get bored at all 💯💯 Definitely a Spinoff I would love to watch 🏆🏆🏆

[@winser21]

This is literally my favorite scene in the entire series.

[@curlyg9925]

I know absolutely zero about guns, yet I feel like I’d be Albert Einstein with em if this guy were my instructor

[@youthinkyouknowme5551]

I know everything about guns but if i needed someone to back me up you might be the first i would ask

[@roamalot3000]

Love the dialogue

[@Promethium666]

The arms dealer is one of my favourite characters, I wish they would do a spin off with him.

[@pandoralover21]

love that they add a bit about how grinding wouldn't be enough and that he actually does more due to the response people had from his scene in breaking bad

[@shadowkiller_9303]

Now this is ASMR I would actually listen to

[@mitch3384]

It's funny how a gun dealer will explain to a customer the benefits of a bolt rifle not jamming like he's a beginner, but also expect him to understand MOA.

[@DeepCFisher]

Lol they're written to sound expert to the common populace. "Ar's jam a lot" is all I need to hear before I disregard this "professional"

[@mcmlxv9827]

@@DeepCFisher Exactly, and speaking of a KAC SR 25 Match at that.

[@MenachemSchmuel]

@@DeepCFisherexcept he never said that. mike asked a question about it, dealer said no semiauto *never* jams. saying it's possible but super unlikely is completely different from "they jam a lot"

[@DeepCFisher]

@MenachemSchmuel I was using hyperbole, but he essentially agreed with Mike's statement that they are prone to jamming. No they aren't, like at all. But that's the only thing some writer thinks he knows so we have a character saying it

[@MenachemSchmuel]

@@DeepCFisher again, no he didnt. "it has been known to happen" does not mean what you say it does

[@TheRedKing247]

It really says a lot about Breaking Bad's writers that side characters like this and the guy the twins bought vests from only get like 5, 10, maybe 15 minutes of screen time and are yet so equally as compelling as the main characters of the show that people would be interested in seeing a series based entirely on them. Fantastic writing and I truly think it'll always be considered one of the greatest examples of television for as long as it's remembered.

[@sarcasticguy4311]

"You seem to know this one." IT'S A BOLT ACTION RIFLE. IT HAS TWO MOVING PARTS.

[@madbringer]

It also has a weight, a resting centre point, a caliber, and ur mom.

[@sarcasticguy4311]

@@madbringer Really? That's the best you can do? Pathetic.

[@DarkHex2576]

@@sarcasticguy4311he cooked you

[@BthereorBsquared]

When you yourself know how to handle weapons it becomes very easy to tell if someone else knows their stuff too, certain mannerisms and all that.

[@andmos1001]

It is easy to tell an amateur and a veteran gun handler through how they handle weapons. An amateur overcompensate the movements of the gun, especially reloading and locking the gun. The veteran has no such overcompensation

[@rockhead261]

How good is this dealer? Well, the moment Mike walks away he absolutely must turn over the rifle Mike handled so that the bolt is up. A move anyone with professional training would make. THAT'S how good.

[@cpotisch]

Can you explain this?

[@allgoldproductions]

@@cpotisch The bolt that Mike checked, what he pulled back to see the action of the rifle, it's a bolt-action rifle. Meaning it has to be manually reloaded with that bolt after each shot, the way Mike demonstrated. The advantage of that rifle over the "prone to jamming" previous. Mike put the gun down with the bolt facing down, the dealer flipped it so the bolt was facing up. Facing down you could knock the bolt loose, put stress on the action, etc. Just a little specific detail most people missed.

[@Hambot360]

That, and Mike served in the Vietnam war, he knows how to handle the gun.

[@Alacrity23688]

But Mike does put it down with the bolt up, the seller just turns it around, so the stock faces the door without changing which side is up

[@MGTavis]

Another detail that some may have missed was Mike wiping off his fingerprints before setting it on the bed..

[@rainehernandez8345]

Another iconic scene from Finger. Bravo Vince!

[@Durwood71]

This needs to be Vince Gill's next show: an entire series about this guy selling his wares.

[@briant7652]

The gun dealer needs a show.

[@tahamohyuddin5173]

Is that Bobby from Supernatural?

[@RR42636]

Supernatural/BCS crossover would be wild. Imagine Mike hunting wendigos lmao.

[@Globby-my-boy]

YES!!!!!

[@TighelanderII]

He's currently a senator running for president in, "The Boys."

[@michaelcanty4940]

Easy Andy sent me here.

[@quantras2673]

Forgotten Weapons would be screwed if these two made their own youtube channel just talking about guns.

[@ReMattch]

The way they make that M40 almost a character in the show. Mike brings it out at several key moments in Better Call Saul.

[@METALMAN4Wii]

Mike was in The Vietnam War!

[@britishdude101]

Despite showing no emotion, you can tell Mike was excited to see the M40

[@kamicloudss]

Love the difference between this guys convo with Walt vs his convo with Mike

[@technologic21]

He ended up going with the M40A1 of course.

[@6_dogs]

No doubt Lawson was named after Tat from Menace II Society. His first episode ever Thirty-Eight Snub has many subtle references to the movie.

[@Arkenway]

Nah, he's obviously a reference to Lawson from Recess

[@6_dogs]

Uploading this scene today is a clue to Lawson’s first episode Thirty-Eight Snub season 4 episode 2, today is 4/2.

[@6_dogs]

Walter’s moccasins are a subtle allusion to O-Dog, too.

[@nhldude7866]

probably my favorite scene in the show

[@adriandiego4789]

Gotta love the attention to detail in this show, like when Mike already decided that he's not going to buy rifle, he cleans it for any prints.

[@Syntax_Errors.]

this is legit like a mgs or hitman gun mission of some sort.

[@Winterstick549]

The most honest businessman in New Mexico is a black market arms dealer.

[@qwerrweterterhrhry]

These two guys and a vacuum dealer would make such a great team

[@ChrisSmith-lo2kp]

Mike, back in the world.

[@mcgurkryans]

2:02… this sounds like a prequel in the making.

[@Hambot360]

DUDE I WOULD LOVE THAT! Mike Ehrmantraut did serve in the Vietnam War (Confirmed) and it would be so cool to see what he went thruogh, not just in Vietnam but what else happened.

[@rumplestilskin5776]

This actor was also great in Deadwood.

[@DaveTheTurd]

The basic power of strong dialog in the hands of skilled actors. Highly effective and enjoyable.

[@josephmort4039]

I choose to believe this is Bobby, in New Mexico on a hunt.

[@theriskid]

Seemed like an intentional sign of good faith when Mike whipped out that fat stack at the end, ostensibly to tip the dealer, but really to show him that he had come prepared to buy.

[@dneary]

I love the detail here of Mike wiping down the gun after touching it.

[@tylenol_jones]

absolutely salivating over that sr-25

[@valentins.2637]

The side characters in these shows are beyond greatness. The vet, the gun dealer, the cartell guys...

[@spencercollins200]

1:48 I love how Mike reacts to seeing the last rifle. You don't know what but he has bad memories with it

[@jogingeorge4885]

I wonder what Lawson thought after he heard of Walt's contraption with the M60

[@johnnywaffles2482]

Why would the serial number matter if it wasn’t your gun? If you get caught with it then you’re screwed. If you use it, dump it somewhere and it gets found then the serial number isn’t coming back to you anyways.

[@lucianene7741]

It matters because if you have the S/N the gun can be traced. It can lead to the dealer and from there to the customer. The police can do it for sure.

[@johnnywaffles2482]

@@lucianene7741 yeah but I’m not the customer. I’m the person that bought it after it was stolen from the customer

[@zenspeed404]

@@johnnywaffles2482 Then you can add "buying stolen goods" to your rap sheet. And they may trace it down to the person who might've stolen it. Filing away the SN means erasing as much of the "paper trail" as you possibly can.

[@johnnywaffles2482]

@@zenspeed404 if I’m murdering someone, I don’t care about then buying stolen goods charge. Let’s say it was stolen in Oregon and they find it in New Mexico… good luck

[@Dingbat-tb5wz]

I'm not sure why but I love that scene.

[@josephtapia4384]

Was very excited to see bobby from supernatural on here!!

[@findaxelfoley8106]

MORE! MORE!

[@harryc1971]

You can see how Lawson stays in business, honest, knowledgeable and not pushy with customers and does not ask questions.

[@SuperMrDeadpool]

Man, there's an arms dealer who understands good customer service.

[@TheC1kabar]

The M-40. Yes.

[@Baxxter101]

The way he wipes his prints off... God damn Mike is an OG.

[@MaureenTheTemp]

Watching Mike casually wipe his fingerprints from the rifle, with no comment from either of them or even break in the conversation, was just amazing.

[@gekizai]

Could almost mistake the voice for that of Rip Torn’s.

[@melissag1364]

A match rifle with good ammo will rarely if ever jam MIKE

[@ILLEGALRHYTHM]

he aims down a framed picture of a pasture like he's hunting

[@patmcbride9853]

He should have included a bolt action with a 10 round magazine.

[@jcmick8430]

The emf is going nuts

[@CthonicSoulChicken]

Scenes like this are so hilarious. The exposition for people who have no idea makes sense, but for people who actually know guns or worked with them, they're silly and often ridiculous.

[@atlasking6110]

Examples?

[@jonathanbirch2022]

Sounds like the scriptwriter skimmed Wikipedia when he wrote this

[@ghostaccountlmao]

@@atlasking6110 Well first of all, that second gun does not jam. Second of all, when Mike moves the bolt on the bolt action gun, the guy goes "you seem to know this one" - but moving the bolt action is like opening a door to a car LOL.

[@Farrell461]

@@ghostaccountlmao Oh ffs he was clearly talking about the way Mike picked it up and held it like he'd done it before.

[@pek5117]

I noticed Mike immediately wiped his fingerprints off the rifle he touched. Guys a good salesman, I like bolt actions and would have bought the 3rd gun.

[@chaoticjersey]

Lawson & Mike, two level headed men showing appreciation for firearms and professional courtesy.

[@tinker-ing-around2317]

This must have been Bobby Singer's side gig when not "hunting" with the Winchester brothers?

[@sferrin2]

Didn't know Bobby sold weapons on the side.

[@TheRagingbull4136]

Fellas gotta eat.

[@timhinchcliffe5372]

Excellent salesman.

[@lukekiba8424]

There is a clip from newsroom where Patrick Fabian asks someone else if they have "bieber feaver" I laughed for ten Seconds straight, couldnt find it on youtube, it's I think in the 6th or 7th Episode. I will look it up later, please upload the Clip to your Channel, I think many people have never seen it and its really a treat 😂

[@jmr1068204]

"Mmmm...Looks like a hernia wit-a-scope on it..."

[@parrisgeorge9708]

"Hey Travis this is easy Andy he's a traveling salesman"...

[@omegajrz1269]

Reminds me of a scene in Taxi Driver

[@captsorghum]

Except instead of buying everything he buys nothing.

[@TheBiakko]

« Find a job you like »

[@senliangarthurkoh8798]

Details details and details. That’s what I love about Vince Gilligan

[@mojo3999]

That’s a nice little gun.

[@marklipson]

This scene uses the same premise as the gun buy scene in "Taxi Driver" but the writer makes the two characters here more ethical, less mercenary, more human. (I'm sorry that I don't yet know the writer/producer name.) This series is full of memorable scenes, character, dialogue, writing...No wonder Jonathan Banks became so emotional about being given the opportunity to do the role and was so grateful to his colleagues for their ability to help create something like this. Something that can touch and change people. Very cool.

[@jonathanbirch2022]

Yeah now he’s old and forgotten and his career dried up

[@OnlyAtJaMart]

So many happy accidents with compelling characters in the Breaking Bad world. They only created the character of Mike because Bob (Saul) wasn’t available the day they needed a “cleaner” for the OD scene, and Jesse didn’t die in season 1 because they liked Aaron Paul so much. …and the shows were so much better because of that.

[@JustRememberWhoYoureWorkingFor]

This gun dealer vs Yuri Orlov (Nicholas Cage) from "Lord of War" film

[@SethBeck]

Couple of old, wise heads talking shop.

[@fakshen1973]

How to write a scene that ADDS to you character's depth without that obvious exposition in modern dramas. I would bet Mike is familiar with the M14 and piston powered helicopters.

[@LiamSGue]

Listen, Mike, if you don’t want the SR-25 I’ll take it

[@edithflood631]

Like how he wiped his own prints off the last rifle.

[@patmclaughlin107]

Can we have a series on this gun dealer?

[@HunterShows]

"Ain't that a little honey?"

[@northernbohemianrealist1412]

Gun running probably beats standing in a cold North Dakota stream panning for gold all day.

[@DestindKnee]

Cant say Ive ever seen anyone do that here. Where in ND are tgey doing that?