Rap's Favorite AK, THE DRACO

Big thank you to REE medical for sponsoring this video!! For my Vets out there they are invaluable!! www.reemedical.com
Often sung about the Draco occupied a weird space among AK's enthusiasts. Despite its relative popularity we don't see a whole lot of people getting extensive time behind these AKs. In today's video we put the Draco to the test.
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[@easy_eight2810]

I have never seen a Draco with attachments that are worth 3-5x more than the gun itself

[@kKingkazuma]

AK, Eotech, Short Barrel and an after market compensator; Beautiful.

[@tylerbowman1505]

Blyatiful!

[@dylanward2083]

@@tylerbowman1505lol

[@erik556]

zenitco stock is the real diamond

[@-Zevin-]

@@erik556 I would sell my kidney for Zenit stock that fit a yugo.. Midwest alpha is neat, but just doesn't have the same vibe.

[@therac197]

More of a handguard mounted T1 Type. The Draco that the character Redfield uses in RE8 is peak. Ran a copy of the setup

[@pcoch5530]

Even in slow motion, the gun is almost motionless. All recoil is into his shoulder. Damn impressive.

[@jordanleonard8198]

I mean it’s got a stock, muzzle brake and a grip. It’s just 7.62x39. 6:16

[@PROQUIL]

@@jordanleonard8198 this, people act like 7.62x39 has uncontrollable recoil. i have shot one in full auto and its not that bad.

[@bravo_cj]

@@jordanleonard8198 It also has a pretty short barrel which also reduces the recoil since now the same amount of mass (the actual projectile) is thrown forward at a slower velocity

[@HydeKills]

Eh, common misinterpretation of the AK. Its reputation for recoil stems from its performance in its natural state, full auto, in which case its certainly true.

[@tylermark4725]

Same thing - I couldnt believe it. $econd

[@WildLastFrontier]

I've had a pretty good run with VA disability, my rep was top notch, but I'm glad these guys are here. Lots of my friends have had a tough time with the VA. Keep it up my guys!

[@faryldaryl3975]

REE Medical isn't a charity, you need to pay them before they'll help as they're for profit, to the point they offer financing. The American Legion, D.A.V, and V.F.W. all provide free assistance in navigating the V.A. benefits jungle. Screw these guys.

[@chinqlinq89]

I respect the fact you took the time to comment highlighting your positive experience and complimenting your VA rep. People naturally are more inclined to speak out on negative experiences which sometimes sets an inaccurate or disproportionately bad representation for those who genuinely care and work in good faith for others.

[@Godisinkontrol]

Its great to see the most functional and accurate way to use a draco. Awesome setup.

[@PolyTechnology1999]

The most functional way to use a Draco is to give it a wire folder and a surplus dong like god intended

[@ryantogo8359]

@@PolyTechnology1999 no it isn't

[@MR-backup]

Especially when you're breathing thinner air.

[@UraniumWolfy]

​@@ryantogo8359😐

[@bagelbite99]

As a baltimore resident (basically home of the draco) it is the worst thing ive ever shot in my life, unless it has a stock, then its ok

[@ON.THAT.V]

Florida is the home of the Draco

[@MuricanBearWarrior]

And they won’t be registered sbrs with stocks

[@smokeymoe842]

I thought Afghanistan was the home of the Draco lovers.

[@dsrrecordsent]

Baltimore is a different type of crazy than Florida where Draco’s are everywhere and so is “other stuff”trust and believe it’s the home of the Draco, pretty ugly and nothing you want to compete with 😂😂😂

[@Laurenc2002]

Chicago is it’s new home

[@brianfondofbbq]

So glad that there are places out there like Ree Medical now. My dad fought for nearly 10 years to get benefits this was about 20 years ago. He was constantly denied and redirected. Strangely and just bizarrely once they gave him benefits they just keep throwing them at him and adding to them. You’d think that it would still be a difficulty.

[@dariuswilliams7509]

Same here watched my dad struggle to get benefits glad these guys are helping vets get the help they need

[@GarandMan1943]

Draco’s have been a hidden gem- I have a PSA AKP and use that as my main ak for training. Super fun smaller package and if you throw an AK103 brake on it it also deletes recoil entirely

[@qbanz00]

Hidden gem until you know who gets one .. 😂

[@zeroxthexhero100]

SAME. I love mine.

[@spaghetticat110]

It never dawned on me that in the same way that people "modernize" an akm, people can modernize a draco. I like it

[@paulbarclay4114]

76239 is not a good rifle round Low range and bad ballistics This is actually best use for it Its similar to 300 blk Having a full size rifle in it is pointless But throw a suppressor on it with a short barrel and it becomes a superior firearm

[@Shark_Theory]

​@paulbarclay4114 the 762x39 gets full powder burn at 16 inches while a 556 makes full powder burn at 20 inches. This makes the 762 more ideal when chopping down a couple inches of barrel while for the ballistics of the 556 will drop more heavily.

[@sherlock_backs]

Yeah, no@@paulbarclay4114

[@mercedes_nuts]

@@paulbarclay4114 There's a few hundred thousand people who got dropped by 7.62x39 that would disagree that it's not a good round.

[@paulbarclay4114]

@@mercedes_nuts good for child soldiers in africa not good for modern high end warfare

[@mtgAzim]

Thank you for mentioning Charlie. I was wondering if you guys had a split or something, but whenever I looked him up, there were video's of him saying how much you two love each other. I was very confused, but you said that he's busy moving, so that explains his absence. Whenever you talk to him next, tell him that the viewers miss him, and wish him well. ^_^

[@sunnybv]

What a relief. Been acutely listening to all your videos lately to get an idea if he were gone and seeing if it were time to unsubscribe. Well, actually with Mika besting you from time to time it might be worth sticking around. Serious thought love the videos and the thought and analysis behind them.

[@KENWALD]

Charlie has his own channel if you guys are interested

[@sunnybv]

@@KENWALD do tell.

[@Ariana321]

Seriously! I was getting worried that maybe they'd had to drop him or something. Maybe the Sweaty Disabled Idiots finally got sick of his shit or something and GT didn't want to lose his biggest sponsor. Glad to know that's not the case.

[@Marleyjr00X]

I love my Draco. It's not as fully augmented as this one but it's definitely something I'd run any time the SHTF. It's what I've trained on the most and is adapted to the environment I'd be doing stuff in. Her name is Faye.

[@vincentgonzales3312]

Gay😂😂

[@Kevin-McLaughlin]

​@@vincentgonzales3312Yeah bro 😂

[@ARKSYN]

beebop reference?

[@leprechaun3677]

That editing was beautiful. Kudos to whoever you are.

[@phillipm.4252]

I constantly try to tell folks you can kit out a Draco as such and make it actually useful.

[@appapablanstiasia7910]

yah you can but its going to be cheaper and easier to kit out any AR build. the parts are simply better made and more widely available in the US. not to mention that finding good ammo for your AK is going to be a pain in the ass compared to picking up whatever 5.56 at any local gun shop.

[@poisonouslead85]

@@appapablanstiasia7910 Ya I agree on the ammo. I'm not gonna run steel case in my AK because that accelerates erosion and unlike an AR, you can't rebarrel an AK with a torque wrench and a bench vise. Also regarding Phillip's point: the best accessory you can buy for a Draco is a pair of JNCO's and a single point sling.

[@phillipm.4252]

@poisonouslead85 I'm super anal about cleaning my weapons whenever I've shot them. So I shoot whatever I can get my hands on new old surplus. Brass steel. Aluminum.

[@phillipm.4252]

@appapablanstiasia7910 I barely hit 1k when I did my ak build. Bought a psa gf3 103 brand new with a fixed stock. And swapped the lower handguard for a zenitco rail meant for the 105. And a Midwest industries side mount rail. Also have a streamlight protac hlx Boom done. (OH and a cheapo afg I too off my airsoft rifle)

[@phillipm.4252]

@appapablanstiasia7910 about the ammo issue I don't have one mainly because I keep 4 diff ammo dealers websites opened tabbed on my computer 🤣🤣

[@someguyonapc]

my grandfather is 72 years old, a vietnam veteran , following nam a baltimore city cop , then retiring from dept of corrections/case management. his friend being in marines during nam is deep in the VA work with getting veterans 100 percent or as close as possible, his son being a marsoc marine lost in a plane crash here in the states. you men deserve the world with after care and its a damn shame to see what goes into the process and how long it can take due to lack competent record keeping or low staff. its nothing less than a crime. my grandfather loves when i show him your videos. thanks for everything youve done and continue to do.

[@ArsonalTech]

My lawyer friend was a VA lawyer early in his career, so every time he sees a veteran in public he makes thanks them for their service and then asks them if they’re aware of what benefits they could get

[@tacticutelife]

Kick ass video TACP BrothernLaw....🔥😉 not only do you bring the pain w/ one of the most dependable combat arms known to man but you also find the space/time to bring a huge issue of vets getting screwed over by the same GOV'T they would've died for just a few years ago! Love your work Mike, keep it coming!

[@mikestems508]

I’ve always hated Draco’s cause of the stigma around them and the fact I’ve never seen one be functionally useful but now I’m kinda interested

[@Thrashmetal2130]

Ya i had one awhile ago, the receiver was warped but it still worked 😆

[@PolyTechnology1999]

It’s still based on an actual gun what was adopted by the Romanian military. Look up a picture of the Romanian PM Md. 90 short rifle. A Draco is a Md. 90 without a dong or a wire folding stock. The WASR Paratrooper is the same exact gun in rifle form with a 16” barrel and wire folder. The main thing that bothers me is that clowns who think they’re cool don’t practice gun safety and they refer to every AK pistol as a Draco. The Draco was actually the first gun I’ve owned I got rid of it but it was cool af. Would definitely buy another.

[@bucketheadrox]

We're also used to seeing mini dracos which are novelty guns.

[@bobbertbobberson6725]

The Draco, forward of the rear trunnion, is probably the best AKM-style AK (pound for pound) out there all things considered. It has minimal velocity loss over a 16" barrel because of its round, and 7.62x39 also retains much more of its terminal effectiveness at low speeds than 5.56 does. The front sight being moved to the gas block A) lightens up the front end just ever so slightly, and B) makes it significantly less likely you'll have a canted front sight. I also like the way that Romanians have a flare on the dust cover around the safety, and the safety has an extra flange up top, which makes the two parts overlap and form a better seal. Of course it's useless as it comes from the factory, but bolt on an adapter to the rear and it is an absolutely solid weapon that's only beat by the AK-104.

[@RipPimpCScrewstonTX]

I've always liked ak pistols ,they look so cool.

[@elliottbutts153]

I’ve had a few Draco’s. The biggest allure for me is that they are 100% factory built. Being imported as a pistol allows that. Which then mean Century Arms have kept their dirt little paws off of it. Don’t have some guy in an American factory attempting to cut the mag well

[@brandonhallam51]

And the way you used to be able to get them for $300 a piece

[@jakass]

Times have changed

[@randymagnum143]

To be fair, they don't run out of the box either.

[@ruben1783]

@@randymagnum143 true but alot of factory brand new ak’s typically have shitty paper clip trigger retaining pin and brand new sticky bolt though nothing a little lube 5$ metal plate and magdumps with a couple drums and 40 rounders cant fix

[@kdcustoms1272]

@@ruben1783 the little metal plate is the best upgrade for Ak's that come with the paper clip retainer.

[@robertj.3682]

You guys make some amazing content. I appreciate the work you guys put into the videos, I'm commenting so your videos will pop up more frequently. And thank you for your service!!

[@commanderFox0411]

Brandon Herrera would be proud

[@Terry2Cool]

I hope he wins! 🙏🏽

[@AnAncientCatBoi]

#LetsGoBrandon

[@SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor]

Who do you think was at the first of the video that he got the Draco from?

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

That's Congressmen Herrera to you 😂 🤞🇺🇸

[@johngross8300]

AK Jesus! 50. . . ish still in the works. I’d love to see him elected to replace the current Rhino from his district.

[@longbigjohnson]

Micro Draco with the folding stock and slr furniture, keep that in a bag in the car everywhere I go. Bought it when it was $400 too, never regretted it a day.

[@FriskyDecisions]

Next to the vials of ❄️ and 🍁

[@LethalMayo]

​@@FriskyDecisionslol

[@MilitantPrepping]

Yeah buddy, I think I paid like $875 for 2 Cugir micro Draco’s back in 2018, went back and picked up a mini Draco a few months later for around $500. I did the same thing with one of the micros, folding stock, slr furniture, Holosun 403 on top, keep it in a bookbag in the truck along with a Micro30 and some reloads. People talk a lot of trash about them but it’s just about perfect as a truck/get home gun. Crazy they’re going for over $1k these days huh?

[@smileygladhands]

Damn! Where do you live? I never leave any gun in my car. Too easy to get stolen. Unless you meant you carry it with you every time.

[@claytonmckee8392]

@@smileygladhandswouldn’t you like to know fed boy

[@RJ2A81]

The coolest looking Draco setup I’ve ever seen! The attachments just make it look so tactical

[@chicorodriguez3964]

Most dracos are imported some are made in US by CAI and we all know the quality that is done by century so definitely go with the import

[@hancockwalker9797]

The full size 12" models are imported, and the mini & micro are built by CAI.

[@JR-ld1et]

Are the pioneer Ak’s any good

[@evanmorlan2983]

@@JR-ld1etno no no do not consider

[@Emperio-zc5zr]

@@evanmorlan2983hahaha I have one not even a hiccup

[@Emperio-zc5zr]

@@evanmorlan2983do you have a pioneer personally ??

[@brenttesterman3171]

That muzzle device is amazing! No muzzle rise and the recoil impulse is unbelievable.

[@Rodya6272]

Ive got the LAF comp on mine and it shoots flames and holds the muzzle flat super well

[@shooteveryday1841]

Moved around a bit more with the other guys, gotta admit papa thumb is very good at keeping a rifle still under fast fire.

[@ryantogo8359]

@@shooteveryday1841 he's great with his trigger finger thanks to all that practice on his boyfriend's prostate

[@shooteveryday1841]

@@ryantogo8359 takes a special kind of guy with a special kind of thumb

[@wasteofskinofficial9253]

@@ryantogo8359😂

[@westtexas3041]

Great video Mike.

[@GHOST-LEPER]

That intro was so good, imagine the guy that shot you just being bummed about shooting another AK guy and then being like “well guess this is mine now.” “ I did the cheeky breeky and you didn’t do the thing.” I don’t know what you said but that was so good

[@pattol666]

I dont own guns, i live in a country tryin to turn birdshooters illegal. I never cared much for guns since i was a young boy, but this channel is so damn entertaining i love coming to watch the entertainment, and it kinda brings back that childhood love for playing with toy guns and bb rifles. Keep making great videos my dudes.

[@jeanvaljean341]

Sounds like time to feed your tyrants some birdshot

[@elliottbutts153]

I say come on over. As long as you promise to vote to keep our freedoms

[@snky6995]

I'm sorry to hear about your slavery.

[@marlowek1936]

​@@jeanvaljean341add a little tar and feather in there too...

[@keenumman1]

3d printer go brrrrrr my brother in christ.

[@Aqua_Sasaki]

Not huge into Dracos but this is a build I could get behind, too bad I'm broke as shit. 😂

[@jarrettm3728]

If i ever get a ak it gonna be a k usa or a tim fuller

[@reboundrides8132]

@@jarrettm3728I started out with ARK from palmetto chambered in 5.56 and it’s great starter Ak

[@bigrig6284]

Me too. I want one!

[@benballard-ho7tu]

​@@reboundrides8132if it's chambered in 5.56, is it an AK? It's a bit like buying a Ferrari, lifting the hood and finding a pinto engine in it imo.

[@dinklezucc5982]

​@@benballard-ho7tuyou mean the round the Russians basically copied (5.45) and then fielded absolutely everywhere? I'm an akm guy myself so 7.62x39 is where it's at imo but that's a dumb argument.

[@vitorpessoa1757]

Love your videos man

[@zeme0556]

First gun I SBR’d added a folding hinge and modified a AK 74 black plastic stock. It was one of the first AKs with the front sight gas block combo. I love it for its compactness!

[@lemystere5345]

What I like about the Draco is that they kept the original sight leaf of the AK/AKM instead of putting the 'Krink' style sights. I also like the 12.5" barrel over the 10.5" you see on the M92. However, Zastava builds are generally higher quality I've heard. Not only that, but Zastava USA has customer service with a lifetime warranty for any issues you might encounter, unlike Cugir and Century Arms imports. Thinking about it, the Draco is essentially a Romanian AK-104 without a side-rail.

[@southernlonghorn4507]

I have been shooting a Zastava PAP M92 for years and it’s nice…never had any issues with it at all. Ton of fun and super reliable.

[@willy3sticks647]

Yeah I have 2 Zastava's a m70 and a 92 they both function flawlessly

[@Vyacheslavvvv]

My m92 was a lemon & after having previous aks, I thought it would work just fine. Unfortunately, I didnt register the thing. Didn't lose a dime tho..

[@qbanz00]

So you identify with the hood dudes ? 😂

[@esolo114]

Zastavas are more refined, but I like the Romanians more. I've had less problems with them, and I prefer the standard AKM format. I've had an NPAP, OPAP, and ZPAP. The OPAP was the best of them and the only one I still own.

[@uninspiredrambler]

7.62x39 doesn't suffer as much from a shorter barrel as 5.56 does. It's the original .300 blackout & is well suited to close quarters setups

[@paulbarclay4114]

Its ballistics are almost identical to 300blk too It just doesn't suppress as well

[@off6848]

@@paulbarclay4114 7.62x39 fmj has better armor piercing capabilities. 300blk I wouldn't even trust to make it through some car doors

[@gullahgeechee2699]

only benefits of the 300 blackout over 7.62x39mm would be supers to subs,For AR lovers and almost 17% more energy at 300m.

[@paulbarclay4114]

@@gullahgeechee2699 300 blk out of a sig rattler is "hollywood quiet" thats the benefit its not a good rifle round overall, but when it comes to stealth murder nothing does it better

[@gullahgeechee2699]

@@paulbarclay4114 good 150 yards and in round out short barrels.

[@NEM-5oul_burn]

Awesome kit on that Draco. I know you're a beast but that build looks super manageable. Sweet!

[@BombDiggityBombDiggity99]

Its the slow-mo for me! So sick!

[@Arkancide]

Only got a diagnosis of PTSD two months ago, even though my last deployment was in 2008. Waiting for my evaluation for my claim now, and if they deny me again I'll be very VERY upset. Glad someone like REE Medical gave a sponsorship as many of us navigating claim madness don't know of their existence. My buddy is going through the same, and if his route falls through it is good to know other groups exist to help.

[@JK-gm6kk]

That back pay is gonna be WILD. It took them a while to get all my records together and I don't think they wound up finding them all when it was over. But I was approved with like 15k worth of back pay in a check. Best of luck!! Edit: when I say "them", I mean the VA. I haven't used this service advertised for clarification

[@Arkancide]

@@JK-gm6kk I won't be getting that much, I think, even if they give me a high rating. They only backpay from the time of notice to file, which for me was in like July. But we'll see. They've been stuck in the Decision Phase for a while now.

[@AnthonyAdrianAcker]

I owned a Draco from 2011 to 2020. I loved that little beast so much.

[@MR-backup]

what happened in 2020?

[@Tre__Flip]

I’ve never seen such a tactical looking Draco in my life

[@gunlubetv6297]

Love the show. Vets/family ALWAYS reach out to your COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER, there is ONE in your county. Been a CVSO for going on 10 years in Indiana, and I promise you a good CVSO will get this done for you for FREE the first time! 99% are vets ourselves and we take care of our own.

[@dirrrtydawg9772]

As a Big Black Dude behind enemy lines in California I found the title of this video very amusing. Keep up the great work.

[@kirkmorrison6131]

I love the 7.62X39, I have taken deer with a soft tip and it drops them close in with authority. I see it at 150 yards and in as well as a 30-30 and destroys less meat than my 30-06.

[@jonc2914]

Don't even need soft tip. Thats fudlore

[@kirkmorrison6131]

@@jonc2914 I do in my state,it's the law

[@TheDeadbird80]

@@jonc2914the tulammo 154 gr SP drops whitetail like they got hit by a fucking thunderbolt. It opens up to the size of a quarter and loses practically zero mass. It absolutely wrecks the lungs and heart. The deer I’ve taken with 124 gr HP die really quick but there’s no comparison to the soft point. The HP usually zips right through them. I might find a piece of jacket in the deer with the HP but the soft point opens up almost instantly and dumps ALL of its energy in the vitals. It pretty much drops them where they stand every time.

[@Blippitybloppitybloop]

@@TheDeadbird80 Agreed, I love using 7.62x39 for deer. I use the PPU soft point round nose 123gr for deer and I've never had one run off. They feed perfectly in the 18'' barreled side-charging AR I use and make .5-.75'' 5 round groups at 100 yards every time. A lot of people talk smack about Bear Creek Arsenal's AR uppers but I have never received one that didn't shoot 1moa or less and for less than 250 USD shipped to my doorstep, it's hard to complain about them. Mileage may vary, but my mileage has been top tier. The 20'' .223 Wylde gov prof upper has been my most recent BCA upper I've purchased and I've taken four feral hogs with it so far. It printed almost 1'' (.9) at 100 yards with 5.56 68g BTHP match. I use M855 on hogs though and shoot them through the shoulder into the heart or shoot them right behind or in the ear in the head. Drops them like a rock every time. Shot placement is key. Those who say m855 is inadequate haven't seen the damage it does when it hits bone on the way in. Are there better things out there? Sure. Am I going to waste my money using it on feral hogs? Nope.

[@strangemayc]

​@TheDeadbird80 yea I have 600 of the 154g soft points left gonna miss it when their gone

[@mhicaoidh1]

I can confirm the Zenitco brake on a SBR is VERY loud. Shooting it on my M92 SBR ... had people coming over to see what "huge cannon" I was shooting only for them to see a small rifle in my hands. Can also confirm all of your results with the Zastava M92 10.5" SBR. No issues out to 300 yards (the holds are just a little higher) and farther.

[@shawnsanders9450]

So much higher that you can't see the target. Lol

[@mhicaoidh1]

@@shawnsanders9450 nah ... if you hold center of chest at 300 yards with a 7.62x39 14" AK, you're holding center to top of head with 10.5" AK to hit the same spot.

[@slept-on_SP]

That boy Micah is a fuckin stud with the production, stellar as always and getting better with each video release.

[@dansemacabre6515]

Thanks Garand! I uniquely appreciate this vid. I live in Maryland & AKs are on our ban list, Draco being the exception. Love AKs & upset I can't buy them. As for Dracos, never much wanted one but this vid changed my mind

[@nickloverde545]

Not all AKs are banned here. They mainly banned all 7.62 models. You can still own 74 variants as long as they don’t have “AK” in their name.

[@nf1]

Wait like you literally can't buy ak's in Maryland? How is that legal in the US?

[@dansemacabre6515]

@@nickloverde545 Thanks for the 411 Nick. Didn't know that. Methinks I need to go back & more closely look at the ban list

[@dansemacabre6515]

@@nf1 Eh it shouldn't be but sadly our "Assault Weapons Ban" has been on the books for over a decade now. And a 10-rd limit on mags, just as frustrating. I keep praying SCOTUS overturns it but thus far, no such luck

[@DBz213]

The Zastava .223/5.56 (can’t remember if it’s M85 or M90) is also legal in MD. United in Rockville had 3 for sale for a while. Not sure if they still have any. Also pretty sure any SBR AK is legal

[@SmartShootersLLC]

I'd love to see him run a stock Draco. That would be worth a watch. This was cool, but I'd be curious of his experience shooting it stock.

[@NoctumIndistries]

As a Romanian this brought me a lot of joy ❤ sadly we can't get them here but I'm happy you guys can ejoy them.

[@rbosmunson]

This really hit home for me, thank you for making this aware. 3 Years ago I went from 80% to 100% tdiu, if I didn't have the help from my local vet resource cent it would have taken a long time. Please seek out these gentlemen or your local vet center, vfw or american legion. rah.

[@davidloftus3152]

I love the epic intros I live for them ... And Charles with a rake

[@cmdrclassified]

God Bless these guys! You are truly doing the Lords work! I see too many Veterans going through trouble like this. I wish I had known about REE Medical sooner. Thanks GT! And God Bless you for bringing this to light. You may have just helped a lot of folks. And we need to get the number 22 down to zero! o7

[@leo-ub6nb]

Yeah, it amazes me how many vets have so much difficulty getting their proper disability. I was worried when I was getting out, only because of all the horror stories I’ve heard. When I went into my local VA office, I was seeing old vets, well into their 50s-60s in there and that made it even more worrying for me. If these old guys are still fighting to get their rating higher, what chance does a young buck like me have??? Thankfully, I was blessed with my VA guy and within 2 months, I was approved for 100% That man helped me tremendously! I just hope everyone can find someone like that, who helped me get everything done and promptly! Also, a friend of mine who was in a different branch and was in before me, he opted to not go about getting his disability done right away and waited about 3 years. He’s struggling to get things processed. The VA Rep told me, if you wait after a year, your paperwork keeps getting pushed to the bottom for those who have been out for less than a year. Less than 1 year of separation gets priority.

[@fshalor738]

I love everything about this... The "I hate my neighbor" brake, the light, the grip, the absolute FLAT recoil profile! Niiiice!

[@evnrayash]

Nice to see another video with the BRACO

[@2cellulardevices]

was that tarkov death noise really needed you sparked my ptsd

[@NCrdwlf]

The best thing is they run and run. Not the prettiest fit and finish wise, but mine has been 100% . Forged, chrome lined and solid . CNC warrior stock and a KNS piston and you have a good gun . I use a an AKademia darkness flash hider and it does a good job of sending the report down range .

[@RL-RL]

Getting Sniped by Flannel Daddy, and battlefield pick up that's sweet! Congrats Micah on the new kid!

[@Mophonic]

nice shots !

[@SkunkPunch73]

Yet again excellent work and a very entertaining video, and the dad advice was priceless 😂 have a beautiful day and more importantly stay safe and healthy all 🫵😘👍

[@bethelscrubs2549]

I have a Draco, same model, and I put a recoil buffer, Krinkov brake, alg trigger, and hi-vis front sight post, and a light on the front rail. I also have two polymer mags jungle taped together, and it is my, "in case I hear something go bump in the night," gun. I feel pretty vindicated by my choice after hearing the praise, because I knew it was a great setup and is ready for whatever.

[@schnjoel]

garand thumb always has the best and funny intros ever.

[@Only1Mizzy]

I own a mini draco so I can’t wait to see the review and mods you choose to run on it

[@jamieaulbach5120]

Concerning REemdical the things vets need to google is, SMC, family caregiver, aid and attendance. I was one of the early 2003 Iraq guys who was physically pushed out of a hospital by a doctor and told to go back to work after a TBI. As an Idahoan keep doing what you are doing, during my bad days the distraction you provide from my issues is huge.

[@dwaynewalker986]

Ease of maintenance is a big plus in my book. Mod 92 n pap with adj. gas piston and railed dust cover scratches my AK itch. P.S.- It drops deer in their tracks

[@chrisrobben9361]

That Draco is PIMPED to the gills. It looks super soft to shoot too. Love it👌

[@troylindstrand9619]

I just realized that about Indiana. I moved here last December and it's a good thing i have a Rossi 92 in 44 magnum to hunt dear with tbis year.

[@system_net4644]

in zenitco it's BRUTAL!!! Amazing muzzle device. Awesome, for sure! Big hello from Siberia!

[@PureCountryof91]

Congrats to Micah for having one of his guns reviewed! brake-o for the win

[@dietrich897]

Very efficient cartridge for the barrel length. You only get like 2450fps out of an RPK length barrel that is about 23 inches.

[@wastelandskater]

Congrats Micah!!!

[@oconnorsean12]

Excellent advice, I'm surprised more people don't get it

[@shaneciccarelli-palmer2962]

Can we please get the “becoming deadly in the mountains” series back

[@je2848]

I was honestly starting to worry a bit after so many videos without Charlie, but the fact that he's moving there is awesome, means plenty more Korean Meat Bathing Suits jokes to come.

[@ronlewis8398]

The sound of the shot into the gelatin was one of the most satisfying gunshots I've heard recorded on YT. It probably blew your microphone out, but I feel like I felt the concussion of that short barrel and compensator.

[@skibur848]

When Mike learns Ian was an officer and immediately starts calling him sir lmao

[@GarandThumb]

I’m a monster lmao

[@IanOhNo]

Sum about a tactical draco, it's just so... 🤩 The charging handle popping back, 😘 That gorgeous flash, 🫠 The sound... 😮‍💨 Oh man, what a gun. I appreciate what you've done to this under-appreciated (and under-used by most spec-ops)

[@CAPTAINNMORGANN]

Can yall make a movie lmao the intros have been killer

[@Blippitybloppitybloop]

I have a Draco but it's chambered in 9mm. I had to carefully shave off a rectangular section of the bottom portion of a Magpul Akm handguard to get it to fit around the factory magwell adapter but I finally got the fitment PERFECT and now it looks just like the AK-V from PSA but at 2/3rds the cost. 7.62x39 version Draco does not have this problem, FYI. I just wanted a low cost 9mm PCC with a 11'' CHF barrel so I could get better velocities with the 9mm cartridge. The cheap Norma 108g MHP rounds I use for close-range varmint elimination work well out of it. It's very easy to bump-fire 2-3 round bursts accurately with a two-point sling using the factory trigger, hint-hint. Just stick your thumb in the trigger-guard with your support hand, wrap your fingers around the mag/magwell, slide your trigger finger behind your support-hand thumb, flatten the rest of your trigger-finger hand, take aim, and then push forward gently with your support hand. Ratatat! Ratatat! Super fun with 33rd glock magazines. Be careful not to let it run away from you and ALWAYS know what is behind (and above) your target before attempting this if you are new to bump firing. I am telling you this for safety purposes. BE CAREFUL FOLKS! And DO NOT attempt this with a short barreled semi-automatic 9mm unless you enjoy horrific accidents.

[@HAHA.GoodMeme]

love that you bring on the sponsors and have them shoot.

[@schizopalidin]

thumb's rap career is about to take off

[@n82good]

MC Thumb

[@loganlewis3260]

I've known you awhile now. I gotta say thank you for getting me out of this hole. I loom up to you.

[@loganlewis3260]

I meant to say look

[@notcartel1521]

really loving the trench training. Good too see WW1 tactics still on the modern field.

[@ShadeOps45]

As a Chicagoan I love seeing people go over our culture 😊

[@Gameprojordan]

Romanian culture not ghetto black culture

[@Hype679]

@@Gameprojordan Ceausescu has left the chat. Let's not throw stones in glass houses. Just be happy black folks like your guns.😒

[@n82good]

Stop shooting eachother

[@Nerdgasm13]

what??first of all this is ''romanian culture''but in general this isnt any culture to be proud of...

[@joshshelton796]

Awesome video guys! Where is the rake guy????

[@joshaustin7419]

Love it! Probably will never own one since I have a KP-9 and a SAR Galil shorty

[@DaleKallio-jk9wo]

Excellent guests. Amazing fast, tight group at 7:18. 🫡

[@Catgat37]

I just bought a Draco a few weeks ago. Bought a peanut butter Glock yesterday. All I need now is a good stage name and my rap career will blow up. Edit :Need suggestions

[@bintjbeil7892]

Stage Name: 9 Iron or Goldsmith Whip

[@assblasterextreme14]

Stage name: rapisdogshit or blackpeoplemusic

[@Catgat37]

​@@assblasterextreme14 BPM...🤔

[@Catgat37]

@@assblasterextreme14 🎵Black people music or beats per minute? Could mean either, better check my fitbit Need some money, now I gonna git it Forward assist, yeah I gotta hit it🎵 .....that could work 🤔

[@atf4920]

MonkeyMan762xz🙊

[@Lol_Pig]

Glad folks at Ree Medical exist! I've had too many friends screwed by the VA

[@ronmartblog]

that’s some damn good shootings brother🙌🏻

[@lexluthor8539]

What I love about Garand Thumb is his opening vids are the definition of violence of action. Some Soldiers could truly benefit from watching this to see what violence of action means and looks like.

[@BMLEATHER]

Thank you, for doing the reemedical sponsor. I have 100% P&T, I got it in 2019. Was discharged in 2012. Had both feet reconstructed in 2014, followed by an additional 6 surgeries from 2015 to 2019, for a total of 10. With my 11th in the pipeline. It has been a nightmare the entire time. Not the surgeries, not the recovery. The VA. I sometimes think I might actually have PTSD from the VA. And that is not a joke, I would talk about it with a therapist, but the VA is so fucked they cannot even get me registered in their system. Which is BS on its own. I moved from Dallas to San Antonio.. There should not be separate systems period, but especially within the same fing state!!!!! And 2-3 weeks before I get a call to be registered. And then another month wait to be seen by primary care. Just to get a consult to go to specialty care for my feet. Like they don't fucking know both are reconstructed and possibly need to be amputated in the future. Obviously I need Podiatry. But no, I will shut up and wait. And If I even begin to get angry about it the call people will hang up on me, not tell my doctor anything and I have to start all over. The VAs solution. Go to the emergency room. I go there and the Doctor says this is not an emergency I cannot do anything. And now I am just left to sit in my truck and scream and cry, and wait for this shit to repeat again for the 10000000th time. The fight for medical care is stupid. But the fight for benefits is even more stupid. 3 attorneys, A video hearing with a VA judge, and another bro bono attorney who was amazing, and I was ready to go to actual court. The date was set. And without telling me, I look in my account and I have 30k more in my account. Which was a tiny fraction of the back pay that was owed to me. I applied for benefits 3 months before discharge, so Januaryish 2012, I received 10% Disability, After my foot reconstructions I received 30% in 2015, I received 50% once I filed for depression. And then it went up to 80% in 2017 randomly, no explanation no letter no nothing. In 2019 I randomly saw the big ass check in my account, called the VA and they said I have been changed to 100% P&T. Unless you are missing body parts, the fight is going to be stupid and long. And I bet it is still stupidly long for those who have been through far more than I have. I am a veteran who has been through the entire process, I am just typing it out so you can hear from one of your own, and I offer the 10 things I learned going through this. 1.Keep every piece of paperwork, period. 2.If you can get legal help, do it. 3.Do your research about any attorney you want to hire, I had one lie and fail to submit documentation and was proven in court. And he still got to take some of my money. 4.If you can, outside medical evals (non-VA) are very beneficial, even if at first the VA does not accept them as enough evidence. 5.It is a long process, get a therapist, or someone you truly can say anything to. 6.Family, friends, loved ones. Keep them close, it sucks going through this shit alone. 7.Every single time there is any issue with your medical conditions, go to the doctor. Do not tough it out, or not want to go because the VA sucks ass. In my specific case one of the factors they looked at was hospitalization time. I have only had out patient surgeries, so each one was less than a day. But when you add together all the hospital visits, all the pre and post ops, all the surgeries, all the physical therapy. It equaled out to just under 2 years. Which is a lot of time in a hospital. It makes a big difference. 8.Do not lie, just to try and get a better rating, that shit fucks all of us. 9. Try, Try, Try. Try to work, try to have fun, try to have life. You will only fuck yourself if you give up. 10.Find a hobby. I found leatherworking, and it saved my life. And now I have a master skill. Speaking of, if anyone is looking for a really nice handmade wallet. I am your guy. And if you are active, or a veteran I will give you a discount. Seriously find something you love that you can do with your disabilities.

[@thewatcher4552]

I hear you bro took me 7yrs but that backpay was almost 100k

[@qbanz00]

I wish I had the patience to read all of that

[@FreedomandBaconHomestead]

Crazy how much work is needed to make one of those modern. :) Sweet build, just imagining the cost...

[@dahriim5237]

Depends on where you live

[@AnthonyRoussel]

Definitely getting this rig lol. Love the look for the gun

[@philparnell757]

I'm so glad you brought ree med on, I am currently out processing and I feel I may get fucked over. Thanks GT means a lot to have this information out for us

[@tckpsa]

Fuckin love it. I've had mine for a few years. With such a large aftermarket for the draco it's really hard not to turn one of these into a very personal cursed weapon. I love mine and wouldn't trade it for the world but it doesn't do anything better than any other gun i own (except maybe fit in a backpack). Time and time again though, its a crowd favorite at a range day.

[@nobodyspecial1852]

The gun fits but then you have fat mags or drums to go with it.

[@umbrellacorpmarketingdept7154]

Built up a draco like this and have been running it heavily since’19. Thing is a champ.

[@RedneDab]

I don't recall seeing trenches in the Garand Thumb Practice Grounds before this video. Interesting to see work in trenches getting some attention. Very entertaining video.

[@yourlocalhooligan]

Shot a draco before and it was a runner for sure. Really liked it and a solid platform for the price

[@SankohaProjekt]

I have the micro draco, I got the SB tactical AR/AK brace connector and used it for a while, as of now I have a sling from AR500 that I like better since I can put it in a backpack and still have contact points that act as a brace, I feel confident up to 20 yards for accuracy. So far no isses, only had the the thrigger reset fail so had a gunsmith fix that for 40 bucks and now runs great, just cant put any barrel mods on it since the gas block and recieveer are so short and it damages the internals.

[@southernlonghorn4507]

I have been shooting a Zastava PAP M92 for years and it performs well, eats anything, and never had any issues with it at all. Ton of fun and super reliable.

[@Kiamors]

The pap m92 is a solid gun. Just get a good muzzle device otherwise it's a fireball machine. 🎉

[@southernlonghorn4507]

@@Kiamors FACTS…that thing does quadruple duty as a flash bang, incendiary device, ear destroyer, and a gun!!! Even with a 100% forward directing blast device, you can still feel the pressure in your chest when shooting. Double hearing protection is an absolute necessity.

[@Kiamors]

@southernlonghorn4507 got to light up the room enough to use your flip up "night sights". Godspeed friend.

[@southernlonghorn4507]

@@Kiamors Yep, even if I miss…the intruder needs sunglasses and hearing protection to keep from balling up on the floor in pain after a few rounds inside a dark room at night. Have a blessed day.

[@Silent_Ears]

@@Kiamors the 4 piece brake is the best , really does tame the fireball down.

[@sieve5]

That intro is awesome!

[@stevewhisperer6609]

Never in my mind would I have envisioned a sling, ( lovin' that DD BFG! ) on a Draco before this video. Very sweet set up, I must say!

[@johnsanko4136]

I never really much wanted a draco, but I won't deny they have some primo vibes.

[@Killbayne]

if pistol AKs are called Dracos then pistol ARs should be called Kodras

[@Notfakeultra]

the name draco only refers to the Romanian made Ak pistols

[@nicolasnorthern2732]

Draco’s as In dragon cuz they spit hot fire .. I vote AR’s shall be called Bobby’s Boucher !!