Picking the wrong defensive rifle.

[@nozrep]

thank you Paul Harrell

[@melonrain6862]

Amen to that

[@AsukaLangleyS02]

@@Pavia1525Paul isn't dead yet. He's doing a class sometime in like the next week?

[@Pavia1525]

@@AsukaLangleyS02 Thank Goodness!

[@rickh9396]

Thanks for mentioning Paul. Last night on Paul's Community tab he posted a photo of himself with the gold play button, so thank you to Donut and everyone else who got it expedited.

[@hardingdies7811]

Hail to Paul! My self defense rifle has been an M1 Carbine since 1964, when I got 5 (for $20 each) from CMP through NRA delivered by USPS.

[@TheCaptainbigboy]

S&W M&P Sport 2 is the first gun anyone should buy. They're cheap, reliable, and proven. No bells and whistles but it will get you a solid platform to learn on while you decide on what esoteric gun malarkey you're into.

[@dn88s]

Gunsmiths have always made a good living....as long as they work 60 hours a week and 80 hours during hunting season.

[@nozrep]

hmmm but you can have a home office or a home shop too. But yah 80hrs a week is, doable. But a lot. But doable.

[@dn88s]

@@nozrep already done there bud

[@nozrep]

also, there’s “hobbyist” gunsmiths. Like, real, but also for a hobby. Not hobby as in fake and not serious. Hobby as in for real but not as a job. For example my dad’s. Has full FFL clearance and builds and works on guns. But is all word of mouth only and is retired from his main oil and gas career, highly successful. And, only builds a few guns a year, and, worked on my dad’s gun for free because he just likes my dad or something. Full shop. K not cnc barrel making machine full. But full hobbyist type shop to do reloading and tweak scopes and barrels and to build guns from parts kits and stuff. And he does not work a full time schedule.

[@nozrep]

@@dn88sok

[@earldelsanto]

Get to it!

[@MasterK9Trainer]

Yes, Paul's videos are fantastic. There's no flash but terrific information like this channel plus all of his experience and logic.

[@Radd_AZ]

1st home defense rifle: Classic AR-15 (I agree w/MAC), or a Mini-14. If all calibers are considered: Get a PCC in 9x19 from a reputable manufacturer for your first. Also, God bless Paul Harrell.

[@Catgat37]

I think that too many people utilize a 5.56 rifle without assessing overpenetration. I live in the suburbs and my rifles are absolutely not utilized as a home defense option. I however have quite a bit of training with handguns, so 19X is my choice. I do agree with a reliable pcc for most new gun owners though.

[@Radd_AZ]

​@Catgat37 100% agree. My 1st "home defense rifle" was in fact a PCC chambered in 45 ACP for the very reason of better assurance I wouldn't shoot an innocent neighbor through a wall. ARs are for outdoors, IMO. When you need to use your indoor voice, PCC is the choice.

[@Catgat37]

@@Radd_AZ I would love to find a nice pcc in 45. My next firearms purchase will have to suffice for now. First handgun that I actually want to get a can for lol.

[@Radd_AZ]

​@@Catgat37 I bought a CMMG Banshee 8" bbl in 45 ACP and couldn't be happier. Will be suppressed as soon as my tax stamp gets completed.

[@Catgat37]

@@Radd_AZ that would be a good option 🤔. Pretty sure I am gonna have to do an SBR SP5K build as my next option though.

[@maskier3264]

Hoping and praying Paul and his family will be OK through this. Thank you, Paul, for your fantastic channel, you did amazing work.

[@forcewest2795]

Prayers for Paul and his family🙏🏼. As far as the video is concerned, sound advice. My first rifle is a Bushmaster XM-15, excellent go to rifle.

[@Arthur0044]

Thank you for your opinion, Tim. Part availability is an important factor for picking a suitable defensive rifle

[@kingbaldwiniv5409]

Getting a mil-spec AR 15 is the way to go. You can add more advanced or particular parts as you learn what you can actually benefit from. It is a process though. Figure out what kind of trigger, furniture, buffer, muzzle device, etc. you want add you find out what fits you.

[@dennydavis2914]

There is absolutely nothing to worry about having the military attacking the citizens or even confiscating guns. Every person who joins the military takes an oath to protect and uphold the Constitution of the United States. They wouldn't break their oath to the Constitution.

[@melonrain6862]

Psa runs sales so good that a person can get a barreled upper and a completed lower ….of which you can have the barreled upper shipped directly to your home…for $600. And I’m pretty sure you get a mid length gas system in that price range too.

[@robertfrapples2472]

You sit there living my dream, having a reloading room with a window to shoot out of! When I get done with a reloading session, I have to drive 5 miles to Knob Creek Range and shell out $15 to try them out.

[@briankopp1369]

Buy the lightest 5.56 you can afford. That has a rifle barrel.

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

AR-15 is America's rifle and the glock 17/19 gen3 platform is becoming America's pistol.

[@BaconSlayer69]

The glock is America’s pistol now tbh

[@BaconSlayer69]

And The m14/m1a is America’s battle rifle

[@rickluttrell5529]

As a first gun, I agree. A basic AR-15. Affordable, reliable and ammo is plentiful and will likely always be.

[@TsunTzu]

PSA Freedom AR with a Romeo 5 on top? Perfect home defense gun, cheap, light, and effective.

[@MotorBoating1413]

I agree 100% I recently picked up a diamondback db10 Mostly for the versatility I was in the army for ten years and after living with the army platform I just love it and I know it My ar10 is set up more of a battle rifle Later I’ll pick up a 5.56 I would prefer the 300 blackout But between my self and my brother we agreed that if SHTF we would rally at a set point either a b or c And we agreed on a few types of ammo .308. 5.56 9mm. 22lr and 12 gauge Beings he already has an abundance of 5.56 is why I agreed to go along with the decision I’m not a pepper. Nor a conspiracy theorist God willing I’ll never shoot anything other than targets or game But I did have to get realistic with my self over what I’m spending my money on My brother collects guns but is single as I’m married with kids. I can’t afford to buy a Gucci gun. And I can’t afford multiple guns Having a few specific guns seems to make the most sense for my situation As always I love the content and appreciate your knowledge and experience being shared with us all

[@hcctendeep7047]

P.S.A Jakl is a much better rifle if you want an "AR" alternative with a few compatible parts from AR's, so long as you have the adapter fot the lower tou can use an ar lower and its parts

[@wc4201]

Ar15 for sure… if they want a brand name I suggest BCM or DD if they want to spend more. After that I recommend a good PCC, specifically the scorpion. Next, if a friend wants a 308 or 6.5 I recommend the buy once cry once scar 17. As far as pistols go I recently changed my recommendation from the Glock 19 to the Sig P365 Macro for a 9mm all purpose pistol. If they ask for a shotgun for home defense recommendation I tell them PCC or AR. Bolt guns is more complicated imo so there is no one answer to give.

[@drllucas]

Quick linguistic FYI: the IWI Carmel is, like other Israeli firearms, named after a geographic location (Masada, Jericho, etc.). Carmel is pronounced kahr-MEL (emphasis on the second syllable), not like carmel the candy. I appreciate your videos.

[@Skyfighter64]

That's 2 of my favorite KZbin creators that recently have been diagnosed with Cancer. The other being "The Mighty Jingles."

[@VinnyS9143101982]

I didn't buy the shirt but I bought a coffee mug. I asked Roy for a link to the cancer research I think my money should go there more.

[@craigmetallaw]

First five rifles, AR15's, then you can branch out to these exotics.

[@PelenTan]

Ok. Really good. Up to your comment about "why not just pick up the whole rifle". That was really clueless. Have you _seen_ the shape the average issue rifle is in? Assuming you're not in a firefight, you pull the parts you need and fix your primo weapon.

[@Yeoman7]

“Get a shot gun”🤪

[@LexVergne]

If you already have a solid AR set up with spare parts, and you want either a long or short stroke piston rifle in 5.56, is the Bren 2 still good enough for ~$1899 to trust your life with in general? Most people like them initially but I haven’t heard if they hold up to any abuse or not. I’d buy extra firing pins/extractors etc anyway.

[@jkng4606]

Anderson lower, Bear creek complete upper, a complete lower parts kit, do it yourself, under $400

[@jakejudson8578]

Mosin nagant I wouldn't recommend it but it works.

[@toycoma98]

I like that AR15, I built one just like it using a 14.5" Colt socom barrel with an 2" extended birdcage flash hider pinned and welded. MaTech rear sight, I just need the knights rail covers, i dont know where to get. My brother got the ARX 22lr and the plastic gets moldy, so easy to get mold.

[@TSDHGUHL]

I thought MAC’s go to rifle was the spear?

[@taylorharbin3948]

The Carmel. I see what you did there Israel. I wonder how many Americans will understand the reference? I can’t really argue with your choice. I prefer the A.R. 15 as well from a purely logistics standpoint. However, a good bolt action, 30 caliber rifle would be a close second, just because we are a nation of hunters (or we used to be).

[@Dr.Shankenstein]

Please don't buy a cheap AR with a shit quality barrel. A ruger 556 has a cold hammer forged barrel.

[@Zegswijze]

AR-15's aren't just an American thing. If you think we don't have AR's in Europe, think again. I live in Europe and own two AR's. One of them is an 10.5" version which is considered an ordinary rifle here, not something 'exotic' like an SBR.

[@Olivehollow]

Definitely an AR-15. Parts are everywhere, easy to shoot, generally fairly lightweight. Just a great rifle.

[@solomongrundy9735]

You can make a very light, or a heavy AR, it's up to you, really.

[@Olivehollow]

@@solomongrundy9735 that is very true.

[@JHypers]

Is a FAL from DSA, with plenty of parts availability, or a M1A with its parts availability, a better choice for a first/primary rifle than an AR-15? I think so. Is it as affordable to shoot? Obviously not, but not by a wide margin. The FAL and M1A are reliable systems, and can be acquired for the same price as a high-end AR. Size and weight constraints are significant factors, but if your unique situation does not demand high mobility, then having the added firepower and extended range for defensive purposes could be a decisive advantage.

[@dougersonify]

I told all my friends to get a CZ Bren with me. (Free parts)

[@stackscustominc1]

if i was to hit the reset button i wouldn't have spent over a half million dollars on firearms or bought a $150,000 BMW M8, instead I'd have just stuck with two knights sr15's and a couple Glock 17's and took the rest of that money and bought a house in Switzerland

[@TheMemyselfandi23]

Just bought a colt LE6920 not a CR for $700!! Major win!! And yes the AR-15 will be superior for the next 100 years, unless they invent laser weapons🔫

[@josephpereira405]

A lot of times, people shouldn’t worry about cost if it’s your primary self-defense rifle. If you’re buying something, just a dick around with the range, spend as little as possible. But you don’t want a malfunction when it’s life and death.

[@nozrep]

k i understand that but and or a lot of times people have no choice but to worry about price because, you know, because of their job or income level. Comment reads as if most people make more than 60k USD. And they do not, in the USA, not even now. Allow me to rephrase, price is ALWAYS an important consideration. In concert and combined with quality. Such as PSA, lower prices combined with acceptable quality. Not the best, but, definitely acceptable as many videos do testify. Also, there’s expensive brands with shitty quality and of course those are the worst. Consideration of price and quality are ALWAYS relevant and necessary in EVERY purchase of any kind anywhere in life. Especially self defense or food providing systems involving salt peter.

[@nozrep]

cost itself becomes a life and death situation if you spend thousands USD on a gun and either forget to buy food for yourself or choose not to. So, yah, again, cost with quality is literally always a relevant and extremely important consideration. Although it is in theory possible that a shtf scenario could happen where you have to shoot someone because they have food and you don’t. That woul be real real bad. We do not want that. We want to help each other defend each others foodstuffs.

[@alericc1889]

I bought my T-Shirt.

[@KY-np6ow]

ARX100 FTW

[@bradmoles5088]

It is an annoying argument that the stoner rifle is the best do all SHTF rifle simply because it is the most common. Nothing will ever change if we don’t change our purchasing habits. I’d hate to see people buying the inferior Stoner rifles 20 years from now simply because of the same argument you make today. Rhetoric AR180 varieties are a huge improvement. Odd that the spear lt doesn’t have a forward charging handle(maybe to preserve weight?) I think the Galil ace or any modern long stroke piston rifle is likely the best do all SHTF rifle but there are obviously pros and cons to every design

[@MayumiC-chan9377]

The Ar-15 was the first rifle my husband taught me to shoot a little bit after we married. Coming from Japan and living in a country with very strict gun laws almost nobody has one i felt safer in the USA when my husband trained me. Interestingly enough i held and shot Airsoft AR-15s growing up and i was amazed how realistic my brother’s blowback airsoft version is. I’m glad my husband brought me into this community and i was amazed that my husband who is South African was very at home with Galil style rifles and FN Fal. His go to rifle at home and at work is the AR-15. Great reliability and perfect in my hands.

[@jasoncastle4818]

Welcome to the 2A community!

[@MavHunter20XX]

Do you know what also might be perfect in your hands? CZ-75 maybe

[@MayumiC-chan9377]

@@MavHunter20XX actually my husband owns one

[@peepsbates]

Wholesome.

[@YacolJ]

Your husband sounds like an awesome man. We Americans love international pro gun people. Sounds like a wholesome family.

[@taylormartin4346]

Respect for repping Paul. Stellar human being

[@theunofficialresults231]

Paul is legend, he will be sorely missed. I cut my 2A youtube teeth on Paul and Nutnfancy videos.

[@raymondmajer8748]

I'm English and I applaud your 2nd amendment. I have followed Paul for a number of years and I'm saddened by this terrible news. My heart goes out to his family, friends and all those in the 2A community that followed Paul and enjoyed his content as I did. God bless you Paul.

[@miguellogistics984]

You have the same right in the English Bill of Right 1689

[@raymondmajer8748]

@@miguellogistics984 You are correct but that has all been forgotten by design, the people that run this once great country have decided that we the British people are the scourge of the world for the industrial revolution and have to reigned in. We are in a period of managed decline by our ruling classes. There will be no accountability by them until we all wake up and hold them to account. At the very least lots of these treasonous clowns need to be in jail. Will that happen? I seriously doubt it.

[@Crangaso]

Paul Harrell is a Legend

[@brianedgett2134]

I have an old Sig Saure 556 classic. It's no longer supported by Sig. Love the rifle, but parts are difficult to find. Glad you made this point.

[@lanceblinent7909]

That is a Classic example of that point.

[@DocMitchell69]

Which is a shame because I think the Sig 556 is a much cooler rifle and it fits me much better than the AR does.

[@brianedgett2134]

@@DocMitchell69 glad it fit you. In the stock format. It was very uncomfortable for me. I had to change it a lot.

[@chriswood9836]

The sig 551/552 is the best by far looks and feels kool

[@whitehorsephotograph]

The 556 was such a great one. Sig really went downhill since then.

[@hod8931]

My go to riffles are mil spec AR's. Bcm, DD, older Colts and LWRC. But thats just my choice.

[@Mrgunsngear]

🇺🇸

[@KnivesSurvival]

OMG how old is Paul.. This sucks.

[@nozrep]

fifty something. would be surprised if he was sixty. But he has referenced his time in the military, occasionally, around the time of the 1991 Persian Gulf War, if my memory is correct. But yes. too early, absolutely.

[@LKaramazov]

Wow! I did t know he had terminal cancer. I thought he was just undergoing treatment. 😢

[@nozrep]

yes, he was. He did. Sometimes treatment does not work and a person still becomes terminal. Especially with pancreatic cancer, for some reason.

[@CoreySimmons85]

It’s one of those cancers that by the time you are symptomatic to realize you have it your prognosis is bad as it’s probably spread to multiple nearby organ systems. :(. That’s also why colon cancer is usually fatal if not picked up by a colonoscopy because if a tumor gets big enough to cause a bowel obstruction it’s pretty big and probably spread through your body. God bless Paul and his family he seemed like a good dude.

[@markldavis1]

Pancreatic Cancer has only 6% survival rate. I remember only hearing of one person surviving it about 3 years ago vs the hundreds or thousands of folks who have not. If someone gets it, the odds are really stacked against them. I think the average life expectancy after diagnosis is probably measured in months.

[@MakoVette]

Sound logic for a 1st rifle. A short video on recommended Support accessories i.e: spare parts kits, core tools, printed literature, (relying on the internet being around in a shizznit is unwise), and so on would have value. Keeping the focus on affordability,portability and availability would be appreciated.

[@mlrllama]

My first "defensive rifle" I owned was a Ruger Mini-14. I had owned a 10/22 since I was a kid, so already was familiar with Ruger firearms and the Mini-14 was a natural choice. My current defensive rifle isn't even a rifle: it is my ADM UIC MOD 2 AR pistol in 300 BLK with an 8" barrel for with a suppressor.

[@xforce708]

I think the most daunting part of buying an AR for new buyers is all the models and accessories. M4, Flat top, m lok, mod loc, picatinny, calibers, etc. I remember when I bought my first years ago and being so overwhelmed when I looked across the counter at several rows of AR’s and thinking WTH? They kind of look the same. Lol.

[@Giomalmsteen]

Yeah that's why shop owners need to have knowledge in what they're selling and ability to explain to the customers. Its shouldn't be treated like going to a convenience store with different flavors of potato chips. Its why I don't own an ar. I've shot them a bit, but charging handle is just always awkward for me and 5.56 feels a little under-powered living in the plains. Sadly fatass Pritzker and his cronies made them illegal for now, supreme court will have step in soon

[@kevmoful]

Agreed, I helped my brother in law pick one out recently. Ended up with a Griffin MK2. It’s a great mid tier AR if you ask me .

[@TacticalTerry]

It's the point where Kimber fans and AR fans overlap: paying drastically different prices for slightly different versions of the same thing. 😅😂

[@nozrep]

11:13 wait so…. PSA owns Remington now right? And Remington owned Bushmaster yah? And they made the ACR yah? So is PSA gonna do an ACR too? If they bought Remington’s rights and designs out of bankruptcy? or Franklin armory?

[@joshjacobs6658]

Agree 100% on getting a basic m4. And yes I wish AK wouldn’t have had the import ban on the parts and ammo.

[@mrrustygray]

JAKL. The new ACR SCAR that we can all afford, and with a lifetime warranty.

[@scubasleeve3497]

I got one in 300 BLK and love it. THAT SAID mine at least is a bit finicky on gas settings for different ammo. I understand that "tuning" the gun to your chosen ammo is a feature, but may not be desirable for someone who's not "AR experienced". I've never had a direct gas impingement AR of any caliber which didn't run 100% with any ammo I put through it. I would get a JAKL as a 2nd MDR but not as a first/only. Just one guy's opinion.

[@DR676767]

308 for sure

[@TheCamaro5]

if they are ever in stock.

[@ihurricane7]

The jakl is for people doing mental gymnastics thinking they got an equivalent of the scar. Save up your money and buy the real thing

[@TheCamaro5]

Hard pass on a scar. Everything wrong with the scar is fixed on the jakl. I have shot both the jakl is way smoother and way better to suppress and much easy to maintain.@@ihurricane7

[@normanstansfield1677]

MAC: Don't use newly developed proprietary designed rifles for self defense. Also MAC: Ditching the 5.56 for a Sig MCX Spear.

[@foxtrotunit1269]

Haha true, I think it's because: He's an expert level firearms enthusiast. His advice is towards novices.

[@Militaryarmschannel]

@@foxtrotunit1269 Thanks, that and I have more AR15's than most countries have M16's.

[@lanceblinent7909]

Today he's ditching the 5.56 and tomorrow he will be chucking the Spear. Get it?

[@BillMcGirr]

@@lanceblinent7909 Soon I’ll have a F’n FN. 🤷‍♂️ Sorry I couldn’t resist. 🤣👍🥃

[@TACTI-FOOL]

Truth

[@scubasleeve3497]

I agree that a more "basic" AR is the best choice if that is your only/first rifle. I would recommend just a couple of things over just an "M4" clone. 1. An M-lok handguard for simplifying adding attachments which people will inevitably want, and 2. a mid-length gas system, which makes the gun more pleasant to shoot. Other than that, simpler (parts commonality) is probably better. Kudos to Donut, MAC, and everyone else supporting Paul Harrell. He's shared a wealth of absolutely invaluable information over the years in an interesting/entertaining way and he will be sorely missed.

[@johnw4999]

God, Bless Paul and his family, Amen.

[@CompletePandemonium]

The AR15 is hands down the go-to rifle these days. Absolutely agree that it is America's rifle.

[@Mitsurugi2424]

A PSA AR15, or even an IWI Zion. If you're going to go AR pistol, or just want similar ballistics to an AK, I recommend an AR15 chambered in 300 blackout. Make sure to get a light, optic, and sling. Even if that's all you put on it.

[@koozie83]

NOT getting an AR15 in 5.56 or .223 Wylde as your first defensive rifle is an ABSOLUTE mistake. Run - don't walk - away from anyone recommending otherwise. They do not have your best interest at heart.

[@corruptbanjo27]

Probably the most under rated 1st rifle i think is the Smith and Wesson M&P 15. Would fit the purpose of probably 98% of firearm owners.

[@michaelhyland9216]

AR first - parts are everywhere!

[@Steelcity77]

GOD bless Paul Harrell 🙏🏼

[@fellwind]

Basic milspec style AR. Don't need a fancy lower. Don't need a fancy trigger. Don't need Gucci parts. Get a 599 PSA special, spare parts, ammo, and then train.

[@brentjacobs7083]

From what I’ve seen in gun shops they try to steer the customer towards the most expensive option and if you listen close you can tell the person behind the counter is untrained. It’s sad.

[@JohnnyReb-tr2fs]

Had that experience too . Dude was trying to sell me a $2,000 AR15 for crying out loud 😂

[@aulii11]

@@JohnnyReb-tr2fs Same here - being a total newbie I ended up not buying anything, and still haven't - still trying to determine who to trust. It doesn't help that I live in a very restrictive state.

[@marzcapone9939]

Plan on having no parts available, be your own armory, for whatever you choose. Even when times are "good" it's hard to find proprietary parts.

[@DriveCarToBar]

big fucking props to Robinson Arms for actually making spares and having them available for the XCR.

[@brentharrington9235]

Blessings to Paul. We love the man!

[@jodylivengood4061]

One of the best features of the AR15 is when something isn't going right it's easy to narrow down what the problem is. That problem is usually inexpensive to correct and most likely doesn't require a gunsmith or armorer. My first AR wss nothing but problems. I took all my surplus GI mags and replaced the followers with Magpul brand and went ahead and replaced the springs with chrome silicon type. That was over 15 years ago and i havent had a malfunction since then. Keep it pretty clean and lubed up. I think this video is pretty solid advice.

[@Bobbyo60]

What about the S&W M&P Sport 2? I own one and I love it!

[@Grandfathertime58]

Thank you for this video and I must admit the world of firearms will be a little less brighter without Paul Harrell around God bless him and his family

[@dannyfowler7055]

My thoughts and Prayers got out to Paul,Harrell and his family. I’ve been through this with my Dear Departed Wife, the pain is almost more than you can bear. Prayers! 💔🙏

[@catfishsiegel30]

Home defense gun is ar in 9mm 33rds mags I have a fal for perimeter use and hunting. I keep shotguns in different places for backup defense.😊and yes I have ar 15 s and tons of ammunition for all 😊.

[@Watchmuhs6x]

Prayers for Paul! 🙏

[@bostonterrierfanatic9652]

When the click bait is actually good lol

[@patrickclark9430]

If you live in America buy an AR and a Glock. If you live somewhere else buy an AK and a Glock. That's pretty much the algorithm.

[@chicorodriguez3964]

When you own enough AR'S you have parts around everywhere and that's definitely not a bad thing also you can build them in many configurations I love AR'S and AK'S

[@tlee1982]

I’d recommend for first time buyers of the AR15 either BCM or Sons of Liberty Gunworks.

[@plohish1337]

I own ar15 and few other firearms and I'd say 5.56 rifles are not the greatest defensive options. For home defense, I'd pick some pcc instead, like cz scorpion and HP 9mm ammo. ar15 is more long-range weapon also super loud, especially indoors.

[@vincentstouter449]

Thank you for your support and kindness to Paul & his wife. 🙏 A lot of us have bought his commemorative shirt 👍😎.

[@connorburnes7697]

There are lots of good rifles out there, many I say make a great choice. However if I’m making recommendations to someone new to it all, I’d say either an AR or AK. The parts, accessories, etc. are out there for them. They’re well understood, and there is a good reason they are so long lived.

[@Victor-ls7ik]

Been reading great things about Fenben for late stage cancer. From the vet, affordable. Good luck

[@GetMeThere1]

The AR-15 is an AMAZING value, and an amazing rifle. Everyone should have one (or more), IMO.

[@hvymax]

Firing any unsuppressed rifle indoors in the dark is a bad idea.

[@BulletSpoung]

Paul Harrell is the BOSS, so my T-shirt order is in. I will always where it with pride and respect for the master gun tuber. If you see this Paul, I have been with you from the beginning, and will stick with you till the end. I'm a cancer survivor of 23 years now myself, so I understand to some small degree.

[@peterbiesbroek]

We all honour Paul Harell, through all friendly channels. God bless Paul, from France, european continent..

[@CarbonGlassMan]

I bought myself a Paul Harrell shirt. Thanks for posting the link.

[@Sparks52]

AR-15 hands down. It's modular like a Lego set. Custom build from parts to suit. Don't need "Gucci Gear". Plenty of solidly made components that won't break the bank. Repair in field can use what's available that works and will suffice temporarily. First rifle as an adult was M14. Second was M16A1. Current Ar-15 is more flexible than the M16A1 or M16A2.

[@sinjin6219]

Got my shirt on order. Thanks so much to Paul for all the wonderful videos and super info!

[@hateferlife]

AR all day, everyday. After my second trip to 'the sandbox' (Iraq) I wanted something 'better' than Mister Stoner's design. Yeah, it can't be found. I did end up purchasing a SIG 556, which I still have and it's an amazing rifle, but the AR is far easier to maintain, customize, justify its use... A part breaks on the SIG and I'm selling a kidney to fix it.

[@jimmyclements1327]

I love the AR platform. And I now have the tools to start building my own rifles. So my question is. Out of all the parts kits out there, which ones have the best reliability? Mainly I'm talking about the FCGs. I like dealing with PSA and I've purchased four of the H&R retro m16a1 rifles and I'm pleased with those. And if the PSA brand of parts kits are reliable I'll use them in my builds in the future. How can anyone not love this rifle ?

[@peterreily1490]

Paul’s the Mr Rogers of the 2A community. We grew up watching Paul or grew with Paul’s videos. I can swing $30. So I bought a shirt. So we can identify each other in the wild, I’ll be wearing mine. Which is important because the Virginia house and senate passed an assault weapon and high capacity magazine ban last week.

[@thespectator2976]

I finaly got to own an AR15 here in Sweden, mine became an Armalite. works fine and i think its a good rifle. :) So what do i recommend? Well to be ultra biased id say, Armalite M15 3gun ;) 18"

[@rodneyalaking8241]

100% agree. AR 15, M4 platform for all the reasons you said. You did a video a long time ago on the Colt LE6920 being the best AR15 carbine for around 1K…I took that advice and have never regretted it. My first long gun. Put and Aimpoint PRO, a sling, and a white light on it and it’s everything you need / nothing you don’t. I don’t know if new Colt’s are as good…I have heard they farm out most of the parts now.

[@jcc6356]

I have the Tavor X95 rifle and I think it's staying for a long time. And I have many replacement parts already purchased in case something breaks down. Thank you for the video and my sympathy for Paul Harrell.