Retro rifle setups rock, 3 reasons why they are making a comeback

[@tvbopc5416]

Years ago, I was stopped by a State Cop on Rt. 2 in central MA - while he was running my plate, I noticed he had a sniper badge on his tunic. I'm a shooter, and I asked him what rifle he's use if he were sniping. He announced proudly 'I have a pre-64 Winchester 70!' - to which I replied - 'I've always been a K98 kind of guy.' We argued for about 10 minutes until he got another call - he turned to me, said "I have to go - BUT YOU'RE WRONG' and left. Got out of a ticket lol.

[@dalepatterson1748]

The old "My Dick is Bigger Than Your Dick" distraction. Works every time. When the Crayolas come out, you know it's REALLY a big deal.

[@kys66666]

Lol genuine human moment.

[@capitalismsucks9590]

Based

[@The_channel_of_channels]

LOL would pick a W70 prior using 98k...in the end, who really cares.

[@ynwar6249]

Respect

[@thatguy7315]

The production value of the intros bro, got a whole ass helicopter this time

[@felver27]

Still spends more on ammo hahaha

[@dcyphyr]

Ass helicopters are the best.

[@DronesUnder2A]

@@dcyphyr unless it's cold in the tent

[@dcyphyr]

@@DronesUnder2A excuses, excuses.

[@ekfinn]

Grandpa Travis and Flannel dad love their kids.

[@ArmedScholar]

If you’ve ever held off on watching a garandthumb video until you went to the bathroom, go ahead and hit that like button!

[@thefrogking481]

Still on the can.

[@tsoliot5913]

Jet fuel

[@TheRealQhue]

Why wait? I watch on the 🚽.

[@balfourwheatley6644]

Ok..do you work for NSA?

[@balfourwheatley6644]

@@thefrogking481 the royal throne 🚽

[@csipawpaw7921]

Somehow people forgot that Stoner designed the "carry handle" to also serve as both a rear sight and an optics mount. That's why it was the right height to start with.

[@odsttrooper3724]

Tbf, Rise over Bore

[@zachbartlett2829]

An optics mount? It was designed in the late 50s, early 60s lol

[@superfamilyallosauridae6505]

@@zachbartlett2829 Ever since the trigger charging handle design was changed, it had a hole to mount optics. During the Vietnam era, there were some 3x and 4x scopes for it too. So yes, a highly suboptimal optics mount.

[@rustythefoxcoon5143]

There is also now rail attachments for them - so it’s at the right hight and above the front sight.

[@donkeydonkey8681]

@@rustythefoxcoon5143 front sight doesn't matter. you don't see it because magic or parallax or something

[@phillycheesetake]

Impressive how you managed to shoot a little movie without shooting a cinematographer and a director.

[@Gameprojordan]

And they knew they were using actual guns with live ammo too! Interesting how different a situation turns out when you aren't an anti gunner leftoid, and actually know how to safely use a gun

[@nicholascrespo9003]

Underrated comment right here folks!

[@NineteenEighty-Four]

Not too soon??

[@kevinc.cucumber3697]

Thats what happens when you don’t have amateur idiots working on set.

[@WayStedYou]

Almost as if Garand thumb knows what he is doing and didn't aim a gun at a person intentionally.

[@takingbacktoxic7898]

Retro rifles are making a comeback for a few reasons: 1. Sometimes to go forward in skill, you have to go backwards in technology. Learning how to use A2 sights is a great skill, since they can be used to determine range, properly lead a target, and dial in bullet drop. 2. Lighter rifles are more mobile rifles. 3. They are cool.

[@OuroborosScumbag]

Two buddies of mine hate retro rifles because they think modern AR15s are the best, while the old school rifles don't fire 223 and parts aren't identical, when it's the same damn rifle. To me, I think retro rifles like the XM177E2, CAR15, and the M16A2 were the best and are still being used today by numerous militaries and law enforcement.

[@takingbacktoxic7898]

@@OuroborosScumbag Why wouldnt an old school rifle shoot .223? Most original ones from the 70s I have seen are stamped .223 on the receiver. The ones with 1:12 twists wont stabilize M855 green tips if thats what you mean.

[@OuroborosScumbag]

@@takingbacktoxic7898 That's what they think or probably assume. I don't know much about the AR-15/M16 rifle system, I'm more knowledgeable with the AK-47/74

[@takingbacktoxic7898]

@@OuroborosScumbag I have both. You'd like it, same role, different controls. Each has its quirks and charm, as well as advantages and disadvantages.

[@OuroborosScumbag]

@@takingbacktoxic7898 I've been looking into building an XM177E2 clone

[@Arnechk]

The A2 with M203 is i think the best looking assault rifle ever made. Just has that 90's-00's Marine feel to it.

[@tomthumb9533]

It looks ready to command the battle field like a mofo

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

i was thinking 80's, but yeah.

[@babbygremlin]

60s

[@sicknasty3565]

In my opinion the A4 with an ACOG is the best looking. Such a good look

[@smokingcrab2290]

It's pretty fucking cool

[@kennyjohnson8442]

- "The more things change, the more they stay the same" - General Shepard

[@GenX-Grampa]

Nah. Our shit was just better!

[@davidschaadt3460]

Perpetual Conflict.

[@crazycontraptions1249]

G. Michael Hopf - 'Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.' Honestly man I swear Garand Thumb is the new FPS Russia with this insane budget lmao okay stay safe and don't do drugs, bye guys

[@beratedbandit5196]

"Good, that's one less loose end."

[@sanlorenzo7896]

“Boundaries shift, new players step in, but power always finds a way to rest its head.”

[@jaredd1232]

Don’t let anyone tell you that larping in full kit with your friends isn’t cool after this

[@doctorchaotic3415]

Those who says fully all out Larping isnt cool. They gotta shut themselves in the poor category.

[@MistahFox]

@OwO How are you still alive? I've seen your botting everywhere and you still aren't banned!

[@rjh8395]

Y’know it’s funny, anti-gun people will still call them larpers as if it’s an insult.

[@coolgamers2794]

Larping is a good way to train your body and mind. Larping is helps you do *Combat Conditioning given that all the weight on you will help you do good cardio.* In reality would you ever see the need to field your entire battle gears in a SHTF in the USA? Probably not. If the world was to end like in *Fall Out Video Game Series* or something like the *Purge Movie* happening then yeah Larping would definitely be good.

[@gordonjohnson405]

Maybe not LARPing. Maybe its a better idea to focus on, and return to, the basics thoroughly and often? Maybe the time for full kit is when you start to incorporate collective training? When you start to add 'move' and 'communicate' to the 'shoot'? I am not playing down the LARPing as much as I am advocating prioritization so the things you use in each step add to, rather than distract from, the quality of the training you do.

[@MrGetarealgun]

The opening intros are better than anything out of Hollywood in a looong time. Plus the firearm safety is better than an Alec Baldwin film.

[@vincentmartineau2006]

Brandon just posted about it

[@candle_eatist]

*_oof_*

[@jeremyronald]

Maaaaaaan just had to say it 😂

[@jacobmilano1507]

Lmao oh shit 😂

[@shoottothrillphotoWI]

Alec Baldwin approves of this message.

[@DustinRyan]

Dude, don’t ever stop being you. Those intros never cease to entertain.

[@justinmages.5266]

Mr Thumb, Mike, Flannel Daddy... Your Dad advice this episode was so wholesome. My work/ family balance has been weighing on me heavily lately, and this gives me a nudge to change some lifestyle decisions. Kentucky put a thumb in his neck, but you, good sir, just put a thumb in my heart.

[@eric97909]

Hope you’re doing well, and those better lifestyle decisions are paying dividends!

[@retromodernart4426]

What actually happened to Kentucky? Did he take one in the neck in the 'Stan or Boogadishu?

[@chriscary5302]

Hey, there kids, a few note from an old guy. 1) the 550 cord on the front sight will melt 2) there was a "Jungle sling kit" in the system had a wire hanger for the front sight tower 3) when you use the canteen strap you cut off the hooks and put a 550 loop through the sling end 4) M203 side sling mounts were put on a lot of the CARs in my day 5) where is your LBE? The chest rig thing is 2000's thing. Good job guys!

[@TheDoorspook11c]

Alice, where is Alice?

[@upcycle.outdoorsman9629]

@@TheDoorspook11c Why don't you go ask her? I think she'll know. ;). In all seriousness, Molle is so much better than she ever was.

[@davebona9592]

And where is the bonk you in the back of the head 25 set(77 set).

[@garyrobertson5629]

Not if you run it thru the front sling swivel -- no wire hangars or grenade rings. You got #3 correct so ......... test question .... Jungle boots /550 cord --- details. Second test question ---- only a REAL 11 that's "been there" can answer ........ the library in "bedroom snore" -- named for whom? LOL

[@chriscary5302]

@@garyrobertson5629 State side Ft Lewis 2/75 or Ft Bragg at group 550 cord GTG, a NO GO at 18th Abn Corps or 82nd. ETO, Group or Italy 550 cord OK. Don't know the library. Super secret gear, Source for long 1.25' slings, not M60 padded. Hint M151.

[@austinyu7348]

Few months ago, I remember goin to my local Sportsman's Warehouse and hearing a bunch of people gasp and guffaw pointing and taking your picture while hiding behind aisles with their cell phones. Having no idea who tf you were, I asked you why everybody was freaking out. You replied saying you had a KZbin channel and I asked what the name of it was and when you said "Garand Thumb" I had the most clueless look on my face cuz I thought you said "Grand Thumb". You humbly explained and encouraged me to check it out and gave me some advice on Glock stuff point being, this guy's cool as shit IRL and I've been watching your vids for a while and just now remembered I met you lol

[@rafaelalodio5116]

Yeah Garand Thumb got quite famous, I'm not even in the US and I know who he is.

[@Fighting_Fatigue_117]

I mer Jimmy Carr last weekend.

[@elena6516]

@@Fighting_Fatigue_117 who?

[@vanemaster4345]

@@elena6516 Jimmy Carr

[@sackychin6267]

@@elena6516 comedian

[@dlistmemer591]

Charles, call the sheriff. Those two guys are larping in the back field again.

[@coolgamers2794]

While everyone larps in the cool modern day tacticool gears; I'll be that one guy Larping in my good old Russian Dragoon 1812 Uniform carrying a Mosin Nagant at the firing range. LOL!

[@enasnI99]

@@coolgamers2794 Um...officer, that commie is back again

[@coolgamers2794]

@@enasnI99 Communist Joe Biden will rule the world! Muahahahha! Naw I'm fking with you. LOL. I can shoot my Mosin Nagant up to over 400 yards hitting 38 inch x 38 inch steel trap. Larping is a fail if you can't hit for shiat. Just like Garand Thumb said.

[@Nomad0311]

Deputy Meyer will be handling the case promptly

[@ModernArcher262]

Apart from the impeccable Travis impression, I love that we, as Americans, can watch a movie, admire a firearm, think about it, research it, build it, or buy it. 💪🏼🇺🇸

[@IonIPopa]

We've been a big gun export. Not even military can own them (so, outside base) and at fire practice (static, ofcourse) we shoot from a houndred to a few houndred rounds a year, depending on branch. Sad as fxxx.

[@Crowd352]

Im Crying in German…. 😂

[@bigpapi6688]

It is a great thing… wish I had the money to take part in it though🤣 I’ve always wanted to build Kyle’s .338 in the American sniper movie, but I definitely won’t have .338 money until I’m out of school

[@iridium1118]

The Ron Jeremy subplot gets more and more advanced. There will be historians centuries from now trying to piece it all together.

[@bombomos]

I hope they think this is Ron Jeremy's back story. And all those.... Fun videos is what becomes of him XD

[@nahuelcoli401]

Sorry but... Ñ XD I am stupid

[@d.riprock1546]

The Hedgehog lives to fight another day.

[@greggstrasser5791]

@@d.riprock1546 Dude got prison.

[@d.riprock1546]

@@greggstrasser5791 I believe I did hear that now that you mention it.

[@mrlodus9493]

Simplicity of "just make it F-ing reliable" will outlive everything.

[@guiltygearcore]

Just like a 2 stroke motorcycle.

[@Nomad0311]

Yeah pretty much. I don't give a shit how modular my gun is. Guys managed to do heavy damage with basic weaponry back in the day. If you train hard enough you can nail targets same as the guy with an EOTech and a foregrip.

[@nemanjap8768]

@@Nomad0311 you are missing some subplots there but essentially yes

[@sam8742]

@@Nomad0311 I mean unless that tacticool guy has a acog and you're shooting pretty far out

[@nyl0n733]

@@Nomad0311 At the least have an ACOG, because once the marines got them issued they killed so many enemies people thought they were doing executions so I got a feeling it really helps

[@ccsargent]

Two actors, live ammo…and nobody died. Amazing.

[@GarandThumb]

Simply a miracle

[@travislupum]

That's because they did they're own stunts and didn't have Alec Baldwin coming in saying I got this

[@RobinRobertsesq]

If Ron Jeremy had been on Baldwin's set, lives would have been saved....

[@maddox_4000]

This is dark asf

[@ericreilly5496]

@@GarandThumb what is that “device” under that Giant Flag Patch/Panel!?!?

[@heatonjames2545]

Whenever we had an IG inspection we would have to get our rifles and take all of our tape/modifications off and clean them until they looked like they just came out of the crate. After the inspection we would take a day to refit and zero. It was some of the dumbest shot known to man.

[@connorperrett9559]

Bureaucratic checklisting. In the Soviet Union they hunted some whale species to extinction for the whale oil even after they stopped needing as much because they never updated the old quotas and no one wanted to be the one to knock on the lead bureaucrat's office door to tell him that.

[@FreekaPista]

The most appealing aspect of these early to mid 90's builds is that they were a product of a time of huge innovation. As you alluded to, the industry has experimented with many subtle changes to what was being run then, but for the most part haven't found a solution that is objectively better. What these guys came up with on their own has stayed the test of time and continue to prove that they are among the most optimal setups.

[@soonerfrac4611]

That hair on LT Thumb is definitely a product of his new AFSOC life.

[@murdaviis5489]

Shut up

[@ClitoridectomyGroyper]

@@murdaviis5489 mlok fanboy spotted

[@wncoulte]

It's not even about guns anymore with Garand Thumb, I truly enjoy him as an actor. The Son of Travis truly has talent. Someone in Hollywood please give him a shot. Ron Jeremy has to be part of the deal, too.

[@arguy3297]

Poor dude would get iced on the set.

[@MongooseTacticool]

@@arguy3297 Can he outdraw a Baldwin?

[@bradcampbell7253]

If GT has a son, his name will be Ping!

[@thoughtsfromaidiot5928]

I mean he has been in a movie

[@nemoexnuqual3643]

And he has killed less set workers than Alec Baldwin

[@TacticoolCraig]

I like how you point out training over gear. I was a range official in a precision.22 course and the guy that won had a bolt action savage that he had shot so much he wore the bluing off the bolt handle. He out shot guys with $2000 + guns. Shooting Remington golden bucket o bullets. It was very impressive to watch

[@zemotika]

This is the whole ass moto of the marine corps and why we’re so effective

[@DixonsCider]

@@zemotika how did you find the internet, marine!? It's not a box of crayons!

[@jahman8005]

@@DixonsCider I think you mean Tide Pods🤣

[@TheWorldisaLIE2]

@@zemotika I'm also a Marine and I would disagree. Not nearly enough range time for that to be true. It's more about generals' egos as to why they turn down larger funding that has been offered to them over the years. The Corps doesn't like change.

[@ravenks1sr15]

@@TheWorldisaLIE2 the lolArmy is the same way sadly. Usually unit dependent but still, they don't care about training. All about looking good on paper.

[@mr.d8679]

Solid, professional, every American man should have this training and knowledge. The flag patch rocks.

[@tylarhaugan7908]

Travis must be proud to have his 2 older sons showing off there flat range skills

[@somethinsomethin7243]

Their

[@tylarhaugan7908]

@@somethinsomethin7243 thank you sir

[@springbloom5940]

Nobody cried about the inadequacy of 556, until everyone started carrying short barrels.

[@GarandThumb]

20 inch barrels making practice ammunition into duty ammunition

[@Flynntagert]

So true!

[@burnyburnoutze2nd]

@@GarandThumb This is why I'm so fucking happy my service rifle (C7A2) uses a 20 inch barrel, and half the guys I work with don't understand why I prefer it over the carbines lmao

[@vilchenburgbodesky1]

@@GarandThumb especially frangible rounds 😈 try that in ballistic gel

[@GryphonIndustrial]

@@burnyburnoutze2nd I built my M16E1 "clone" on a C7 upper with the carry handle/A1 rear sights. Those uppers also have a brass deflector that the A1 spec uppers do not have. Great for lefties. P.S. If anyone plans to do that. I found that the channel in the upper for the rear sight parts didn't seem to be machined deep enough. Eventually got the spring and bolt in but the rear sight is super tight to switch between aperatures. Not a deal breaker but something to be aware of.

[@impulse1914]

Admin is funny as fuck. I'm glad GT and him are finally getting together and making great content.

[@Bayrunner87]

The dynamic duo that the LARPing world deserves.

[@Spider-Too-Too]

Wait, admin is not an alt channel of GT’s?

[@impulse1914]

Admin, formerly known as executive outcomes, has been around for awhile and they have just recently been working together.

[@Sube-Tube]

Who the hell is that

[@ConservativeGangstR]

Garand never ceases to amaze me. His production levels are a cut above. I don't think people realize the amount of time and effort that goes into a 30 minute clip. Kudos Mr. Thumb

[@kmstirpitz4285]

People for some reason are surprised why there are still Mosins being fielded within the Ukraine conflict. Those old battle rifles is never going away. Boom stick go boom.

[@user-ij9sh1tf9d]

There's a certain romance about simplicity. Modern and tactical are wonderful but it's nice to have a moment of appreciation for rifles like the M16A1.

[@broadside8326]

...even tho they are carrying A2's😉 but i see what you mean🤝🏾

[@broadside8326]

@@mikhailmakarovmalkovich7293 😄😄😄😄 its all good,no hard feelings🤝🏾

[@iancoheekelsey]

“There is nothing wrong with running an older weapon” is american for “rifle is fine”. I love my AKM, I love retro M16/4’s from 80’s and 90’s action films, it’s just fucking cool.

[@docback63]

Totally agree. I didn't realize for a long time that Arnold's "203" in the first Predator movie had a slick side upper, no forward assist....but man...when "Billy' stripped off his Nam issue M-69 Flak vest, ALICE LBE, and along with his M-16 w/shotgun mounted underneath, and let it drop into the river, I knew some bad sh*t was going down because "Billy ain't scared of no man!"

[@nillynush4899]

So long as you take care of your guns, and can hit what you aim at - just about any gun from the last 100 years can do the job. Rather, simplicity is best, especially during times of crisis and survival. Your electronics, NVGs, red dots etc. can be gone in an instant with an EMP attack (something that will get common in future wars). The more complicated a setup, the easier things break, and the harder it is to find replacement parts. Good old iron sights don't turn off.

[@BlueSpirit422]

Does an SKS counts as a retro gun? Haha

[@docback63]

@@nillynush4899: Yes, iron sights did pretty well, there's a lot of people that aren't breathing right now because of M-16 iron sights. Good point, I agree with you!!

[@short4071]

@@docback63 don’t ever say that ignorant shit again, people who lost their lives in war died because of WAR not the gun, no man had died because he had iron sights, a gun is deadly even if you have 15 pounds of junk on it

[@EroticFungus]

"That one guy with a Colt and Alice gear who smokes you." You're talking about Paul Harrell aren't you Mike? We should all be so wise as to fear that man.

[@It-b-Blair]

The hours he’s dedicated into testing, and thus continual training…. A sage indeed.

[@jimvac77]

And if for some odd reason he doesn't hit you, he can always talk you to death.

[@eddyflo2978]

Paul = the heros of super heros

[@finnthecheese2846]

*insert picture of Paul holding a pistol to the camera

[@andrewrobinson4019]

Paul Harrell doesn’t even use ALICE. He just rolls up to the apocalypse in that cream coat, pulls two boxes of different ammo out of the pockets and goes to work. (And apologizes for the noise of gun fire in the background).

[@mrcory1236]

My dad passed down his colt sp1 he bought new back in 1981, and ive got a brownells retro carry handle scope and a bayonet lug adapter on it so i can put a bayonet on it, and man does it look cool

[@quintenvos7906]

"The more things change, the more they stay the same" ~General Shepard/Garand Thumb

[@mattpatton8283]

Anddddd Snake Plissken

[@recording_closet9100]

Plus ça change

[@C-709]

General Thumb

[@ellieg1595]

To quote General Shepherd, “the more things change, the more they stay the same.”

[@Briggattonii]

the classic rifle revival is proof of the old adage; "If it aint broke, dont fix it"

[@e30kitty]

Never change a running system :D

[@Joe___R]

The two biggest advancements ARs have made over the years is their triggers and gas blocks. With adjustable drop in triggers that are as good or better than you can get in high-end bolt action rifles. Plus the prevalence of easily adjustable gas blocks which allows a rifle to easily run any ammunition you want without problems & makes shooting surpressed reliable.

[@LIONTAMER3D]

WTF are you talking about, dude; there's been no "advancement" to an M16A2+M203 combo meal, NONE!

[@fakename287]

@@LIONTAMER3D he just listed two though

[@SouthValleyKnifeCo]

Cassette style triggers are absolutely not a benefit or an upgrade. But triggers like the Schmidt 2 stage, the ALG ACT, PNT, MBT2S, and any of Geissele's offerings are all absolutely progress. Geissele also has the added benefit of having actual military service pedigree.

[@AsianWithHat]

Can we give props to Micah (The Cam Op), Admin, and Mike for sticking out in the rain to finish the video? That could easily deter people from continuing the video but it didn't phase them.

[@GarandThumb]

JUST A LOVELY DAY IN THE PNW

[@AsianWithHat]

@@GarandThumb FULL SEND.

[@probationbird9786]

If it aint rainin we aint trainin!

[@MyHeadHz]

@@GarandThumb you know... I never realized you were in the northwest, but now it's kind of obvious lol. I should be ashamed being from OR.

[@micahmayfield4351]

“The rain looks cool in slow mo bro”

[@Knucklehead211]

I love how admin said "man-eurisms" when describing his Haley impression, really nails the chaotic vibe of it!

[@LitD]

Probably because of the KISS rule, simple things are oft more relaible. Retro rifles aside can we appreciate that the M81 Woodland is still one of the best camo's around?

[@SoloRenegade]

that was my first thought. simpler just works. My unit ran M16A4 with iron sights only in Iraq too. I don't mind the longer barrels.

[@chriscroley9279]

+1 for woodland camo and ol'school BDU's

[@mortem-tyrannis]

Yes

[@coltonowens2742]

When I think of camo, I think of M81 Woodland. Its the default camo, its just iconic.

[@huntclanhunt9697]

There's a reason I started with a Panama war kit when I started collecting uniforms.

[@untouched303659]

I'm a younger guy (26) and just built my first retro rifle it's a A1/A2 hybrid dissipator using del-ton's true dissipator barrel, A2 carry handle upper and I have fallen in love with the carry handle and just the old school vibes it gives off I've always preferred the looks of the M16A1 and finally decided to spend the money to build my own version thanks to this video and Garand Thumbs M16A1 videos.

[@Collateral0]

Wow the editing on this one is top notch, almost thought Admin was a real person.

[@flavortown3781]

WTF be nice to Travis haley

[@bizzleshizzle275]

"Don't forget about your family" is the most Friday afternoon commander safety brief shit I've ever heard.

[@tomhoyle7584]

I always say I'm gay and get all butthurt

[@wcdjmase]

The no reload detail during the whole scene is the icing on the cake . 👌

[@ChrichtonLeprechaun]

Let’s not forget the fact that the A2 M203 hand guard absolutely screams, “Say hello to my little friend!” Retro rifles have definitely made a comeback. I love the soft shooting rifle length system combined with the (surprisingly accurate at range) classic iron sight picture of the carry handle/fixed fsp pinned to a 20” barrel. Of course, shorty’s are super compact, easily maneuverable and have the uncanny ability to immediately turn keyboard commandos into operators. I’ve been a fan of the CAR-15 since I first saw Val Kilmer’s in Heat(which also was my introduction to the FAL). My mom let me rent it (upon it’s original release to VHS) when I was 13 and well on my way to to gun nerd. Blood Diamond was great and I absolutely the love the Danny Archer setup. Your content is always brilliantly comedic, educational and informative but for me, this video had the added bonus of nostalgia. Doc GT, you are a man among men and I salute you.

[@bombfog1]

I hope one day that all of the TF-69 and TF-4/20 vignettes are stitched together to make a cohesive film. Absolutely brilliant story telling from you guys.

[@ericj6636]

This is my dream for Daddy Garand

[@tsoliot5913]

Someone did a video of the Ron Jeremy cycle.

[@bombfog1]

@@tsoliot5913 Sweet. I was unaware of this. Thank you.

[@freddawson6432]

2004-2005 I was in Iraq and ran a M16A2 during my tour. I didn't change anything on it. The bulk of the soldiers I was there with opted to go with a M4 carbine. The 20' barrel gave me better range and accuracy than the shorter carbines. Old iron sights don't go down because the batteries die. A little bit to white paint and ambient light works great. Just my two cents.

[@jackhinson7946]

A tritium front sight is nice.

[@nashhope6494]

Thank you for your service

[@IstocnaBosnaa]

I remember stories few years ago When Bosnian armed forces were deployed in Afghanistan that US soldiers asked to take photos holding m16a1 from Bosnian soldiers 🤣

[@ChiefHeru13]

Definitely preferred the M16, it was more accurate to me. Hooah

[@xprettylightsx]

God Bless you and Thank YOU sir for your service. Best wishes to you and your family.

[@BarkyLondon]

An easy explanation: At the end of the day, I am just a kid who was raised on 80s and 90s action movies. "Retro" rifles are my childhood.

[@TheInfantry98]

your old bro

[@tlshortyshorty5810]

Mine came from video games that happened to have M16s instead of M4s.

[@greggstrasser5791]

@@TheInfantry98 One day, you’ll realize it’s all about war profiteering. I fucking cracked up when they issued these gloves with plastic knuckles that didn’t last 3 weeks... just like any other glove you rub up against metal... My M-4 with all the crap on it weighed as much as an M-14.

[@M4A1_DELTA6]

Gary Gordon’s CAR-15 M733 oversized suppressor/moderator is the most iconic to me

[@JustGiver99]

This is the most impressive cinematography I’ve ever seen in a KZbin video… great job! 🤝

[@peterslaby9782]

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate that Mike has been uploading a video every week for like years now. The logistics of that has got to be insane.

[@dcyphyr]

He just made them all at once and has been ssslowing uploading them every week.

[@hueco5002]

@@dcyphyr that’s the way to go. Plan out 8 to 12 topics, shoot them all over the course of a week, then start planning out the next 8-12 while having a solid amount of downtown to get the details right. Less stress, more income, better end result, more time off…definitely the way to go.

[@teseract4755]

Finally, a low budget action flick where they remember to open the dust covers so CGI brass doesn't come flying out of nowhere! These aren't even airsoft guns like many low budget flicks use... two thumbs up. ;)

[@andreivaldez2929]

Bro, when I saw Wrath of Man I couldn't stop laughing at the airsoft SPAS-12 the one guy was carrying that was super small and stuck on pump action because it was spring powered. I remembered owning that thing as a kid when I wanted to get into airsoft and got smoked by all the older kids with their electronic AR and MP5 clones.

[@JohnSnow-lb6xi]

"These guys in the 80's just dropping bodies with a carry handle." "Yeah they did a great job..." Shit just writes it's self.

[@tomthumb9533]

Yeah, that was the nuttiest part 0.o

[@shainshartershwate7421]

Carry handles are awesome, also the retro handguards and m4 style stock. That's my main rifle- 18inch midlength

[@connorsurgeon8976]

@enserf USMC adopted the M4?

[@bassist21685]

Cool thing about a 20” barrel is the increase in velocity. Really making the most of that bullet. Where it gets interesting is when you start playing with twist and grain. I just switched out a 16” 556 barrel on one of my older builds for a 20” 223 wylde. So far it’s been a fun gun, way more accurate at long distance but the weight took alittle getting used to.

[@MS_Prd]

That last piece of dad advise about taking time for your family really resonated with me. Great piece of advice that is often thrown to the wayside due to busy schedules. Thank you for that awesome reminder, keep up the good work GT and Admin

[@jasobones7093]

“Especially now days.” Best quote of 2021.

[@BeastHunterSam]

and the look that says "Lets not get political but were on the same page here"

[@SirEpifire]

Lets go Brandon!

[@EricMartindale]

Came here to say this 😂

[@WideAwakeHuman]

Talking Neck Gaiter has a permanently installed back gaiter because he's afraid Travis is coming after him. You guys bring back some awesome memories with these shenanigans

[@rickvriesenga7741]

Awesome work guys. I really dig the retro guns from my era. I'm 59 years old Army vet. I have "guccied" out some newer ARs but still keep coming back to the older guns. He'll my favorite is my M1A. Cheers. RLTW

[@nichmiller4251]

There was almost enough hipfire in the opening to be a solid remake of an 80's film.

[@domosrage5434]

Classic weapons, classic filming

[@TikhonMosin]

The fact that you can drop down from a chopper with a rifle attached to m203 as a civilian, just shows how awesome the US is🙏. Much Love from Papua New Guinea❤

[@frankmcgarry3155]

We can’t own m203s but we can own 38mm “flare launchers”

[@octopussmasher2694]

@@frankmcgarry3155 legally you can if you register it but finding one for sale and the paperwork involved is very difficult

[@Bad-Karma]

@@octopussmasher2694 Lewis Machine and Tool sells both the 40mm M203 (Class III) and the 37mm flare tube.

[@octopussmasher2694]

@@Bad-Karma bitchin thanks

[@Bad-Karma]

@@octopussmasher2694NP. Matching people up with the appropriate grenade launcher is what I live for.

[@cayminlast]

Back in the day, "cold war era", we relied on the good old FN-FAL to save our butts. They still make them, and they still deserve full respect as an excellent battle rifle.

[@fieldy-8008]

They have my respect

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Hellyes, right arm of the free world! Love my FAL.

[@CaesarGB]

The FAL and G3 are both in my list of guns I want someday.

[@youtubeisinconsistent9169]

Battle rifles give me wood.

[@lifuranph.d.9440]

Yes, but still a heavy tote.

[@kuhndog-1196]

Technology is getting to be too much. I want a retro 20 inch for a couple reasons. 1. The older I get the more I am getting into the historical side of things. An m16a2 Vietnam era rifle would be awesome as a wall hanger and a shooter. 2. The unbelievable price of these optics and "tactical" gear for an ar15 are out of hand. 3. If you can't shoot with irons, you don't deserve optics.

[@industrialpants9680]

M16a2 wasnt used in vietnam Only the m16 and the m16a1 was (and yes im a nerd)

[@greenfrog5647]

@@jiujitsu5000 nigga wrote a whole paragraph to justify his shit aim with irons. Cope

[@mudrunning-pj5712]

@@jiujitsu5000 ur last sentence make ur whole comment seem like it came right out of a bulls ass. deployed in and out of iraq for 6 years and never used ur iron sights? i call BS

[@dave_riots]

mUh iRoNs sUpReMaCy Get outta here with that.

[@dave_riots]

@@dmfc1777 I can, and have hit targets out to 200m with the iron sights on my SIG MPX. I've hit targets out to 500m with the iron sights on a SCAR. Literally anyone can. It's just stupid to think you're superior because you prefer irons over optics.

[@tacticool_weeb8450]

My first rifle ended up being a nam era M16 lower… slick sided upper with M-loc… I call it an M16A69… carry handle for best aim… home built

[@sumitmhatre8419]

Nice

[@TheDoorspook11c]

When you build that?

[@tacticool_weeb8450]

@@TheDoorspook11c January, when I turned 21

[@DeltaEchoUSMC]

The “Retro” rifles comeback is likely due to those of us that started OEF/OIF with the A2/M9, and are now retiring. Gotta have the old cammies and guns next to the digitals and M4s in the SHTF footlocker.

[@josedorsaith5261]

Also due to zoomers who grew up playing games where the m16A1, Car-15 and the M16A2 with the UGL were prominent. A lot of them are now old enough to buy a rifle.

[@BryonLetterman]

There's something about the full stock of the A2. Old school is cool school

[@kekistanimememan170]

@@BryonLetterman A1 is better tho

[@BryonLetterman]

@@kekistanimememan170 I've always hated the triangular shape of the hand guard

[@CaesarGB]

@@josedorsaith5261 As a Zoomer, this is probably partially the case.

[@KillaCityKid427]

“In case the the bad guys have NODS” “Yea, especially these days…clears throat” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rzr2ffe325]

Did someone say Afghanland?

[@6nosis]

What’s the dollar amount in Biwions straight donated?

[@kanaka118446]

Gaytf intensifies

[@charlesdemers1197]

Fighter jets, helicopters, military M4s, etc.

[@LeBoomStudios]

@JScope Hummers, MRAPs, M16, sniper rifles, squad support MGs, demolition explosives and caps, target designators, even helicopters. The armed forces left literally everything behind and destroyed nothing. In addition we now have the top brass (Mark Milley and Kenneth McKenzie Jr, among others) sharing intelligence with the Taliban to combat "ISIS-K", whose existence is yet to be proven. There have been trials for treason for less than that.

[@Khoros-Mythos]

As someone who grew up on base 90's and early 2000's equipment will always have a special place in my heart. I sill miss BDU's.

[@ilocosmetro]

This collab goes so hard

[@appalachianwarcriminal]

Screenshotted at 4:50.

[@KayEhny]

"Telltale shimmer?...no, he just looks like a piece of shit" I can't

[@calholli]

I don't get it

[@chopper7352]

The collabs with Admin are great.

[@facepunchsum1655]

If Deadpool and Cable were real, they would be Admin and Mike. This chemistry is …… natural.

[@sampsonlll1825]

One could say...Super...Natural!

[@Parcolai]

This really demonstrates in importance of a holistically engineered solution. You quickly fix one thing and another problem pops up, much like what I've found at my work.

[@ColoradoStreaming]

This is why I still think a well fitted pump action shotgun is still the best gun for a SHTF or home security situation. There is a reason why the Germans threw a fit over them in WWI.

[@Parcolai]

@@ColoradoStreaming Not quite what I'm getting at but thanks for sharing.

[@ColoradoStreaming]

@@Parcolai Im not just talking about the 'reliability trope' but the actual design. Shotguns are about fit and fitment and having something work as a natural extension of yourself. To work properly, a shotgun must be designed to be reliable, smooth, balanced and point well. For instance if you switch out barrel length, bead sight etc it adversely affects the interface between your brain, body and weapon. These holistic attributes that make a shotgun work as part of your body for hitting a clay target also translate to lighting fast target acquisition in a close combat setting. Conversely when you look at some AR builds there is little thought into balance and interface which means there are lots of fancy bells and whistles but the gun handles like crap. People put too much emphasis on accuracy of rifles and not on the overall balance and feel assuming that red dot on target equals accuracy.

[@BlackCloud0351]

You take some guy with a Colt 733 and ALICE gear who just smokes you… Paul Harrell has entered the chat. “You be the judge.”

[@BadazzShovelhead]

The helo pilot is a buddy of mine worked with him- Good people.

[@mikewilliams8151]

I carried the m16a2 during the gulf war. Love the sights and barrel length. Love to find a cilivan version. Always can add scope. I drove a Hummer. Plus was a m60 gunner. Instead of shouldering the weapon in cqb, was trained to point shooting. Just point and shoot. Easy to move room to room. Then, still have the length for long range shooting

[@fieldy-8008]

I believe u can get a civilian version. That's pretty interesting how y'all trained for cqb, times have definitely changed. Cool none the less

[@SoloRenegade]

Point shooting can be very effective for close range. Paul Harrel recently did a video where he demonstrated various point shooting accuracies, and you can do awfully well. Something more people should practice. Some times things happen so fast in combat you don't have time to get a sight picture.

[@fieldy-8008]

@@SoloRenegade I could see that working

[@SoloRenegade]

@@fieldy-8008 I also learned some point shooting techniques from a guy I served with who was a prison guard. They had a method for drawing and shooting in very close quarters, relied heavily on point shooting in order to also focus on pistol retention. not letting the prisoners get your pistol from you, keeping it close, keeping it out of reach of them, even when they are right on top of you.

[@jameslacy]

Fulton Armory

[@michaelrichardson7524]

The transformation into Travis Haley was BRILLIANT, and spot on!!!

[@f308gtb1977]

It made me question reality.

[@danielvito3162]

Yeah…scary accurate

[@jordanbolm8517]

Question who is travis haley?

[@danielvito3162]

@@jordanbolm8517 Garand thumb’s dad. He’s a badass. Look him up! Lots of cool videos.

[@snky6995]

OG woodland camo still my favorite camo pattern for where I live in the Great lakes area. It blends nearly year round except for winter.

[@tstrongarm77]

Same here. In the deep South

[@SoloRenegade]

and the material was Far more durable than the new crap

[@nokturnalgarage1877]

I cannot express how much truth is behind your dad advice in this video. Hit me right in the feels, never let your busy life and work get in the way of you being able to spend time with your kiddos. Cannot express how often we may find ourselves doing that.

[@northernninety7]

I wish I could LARP to that level. It’s the super alpha, gigachad level that cannot be shamed.

[@ls200076]

OmegaMale

[@LoganRonin-vn2we]

Fuck sake, I wish I could LARP at all! Don't ever give up on your weapons ameribros, Godspeed.

[@jamariobrown-tolliver8163]

LARP Team Six

[@Doman3500]

Step 1. Have a lot of money

[@banjobill8420]

@@Doman3500 Step 2: Forget step one cause woodland, alice, and in general 80s gear is dirt cheap

[@stanrichardson9103]

As an early GWOT Veteran, the big appeal of retro builds to me was nostalgia, I wanted clones of the same weapons that I carried whilst in the Army (M16A2 with/without M203, and later the M16A4). Ps, does the evolution of tactical clothing also always circle back around to the Plaid Flannel Shirt?

[@loganwgriffith]

Same here. Joined the Army in '95 (still in) I still love the M16A2 with solid stock and 20" barrel. The extra reach over the M4 gives it the #1 favorite for me. And of course carried the M4 and M-9 for 3 GWOT OIF 2005-06, 2007-08, and 2009-10, So I love that with the quad rail. Now everything is MLOK.

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

comfort always wins out.

[@Daytonaman675]

This - early GWOT/OIF baby. Most of my builds are the flower of 2005 tech.

[@jeffdale1626]

Same. Rebuilding the A4 model I had in AFG.

[@djdrack4681]

clothing is optional. Your enemy won't care if you're wearing clothing if they're no longer around. ;P

[@SavageAirguns]

Retro guns making a comback: 1. Veterans want nostalgia 2. "Original Gansta look" is always badass 3. Because as Americans we can like whatever the fuck we want so just go with it

[@jacobcastro1885]

Apparently freedom is retro now too. 🙁

[@fludblud]

4. Cold War 2 with China is starting so we're going back to near peer. Spec ops level customisability is out, massed produced GI shit is back in fashion. Solid stock too big? Man up and deal with it like your dad did, MLOK may be light but can it survive being used as a baseball bat by a bored 18 year old private? You can clear a room but can you take down a tank? The list goes on.

[@m1a1abramstank49]

5. Modern tactical gets boring

[@threatlevel_TACO]

6) because Predator

[@thefreshprinceofbelleairbeach]

Ive got a pretty healthy collection, and I noticed the other day, I only have one that was designed after like 1980 and its something pretty new. Everything else is from the 20s-late70s.

[@s13ndr]

production value alone deserves a KZbin home page highlight far and wide

[@jediknight1294]

Retro rifles are always a thing. Fal is Love, Fal is Life, That crye kneepad old school camo is true commitment. Keep it coming. The fact Brownells and other major players are getting into repro parts so we are getting accessibility again and the popularity of old school films and games.

[@collinb.8542]

I myself really really wanna get an M16A1 reproduction (mostly because of the stupid gun laws of my state) but also because they look amazing imo. I just am worried about ammo costs.

[@candle_eatist]

I thought the FAL was ugly at first, but after watching a few documentaries on mercenaries I am now a firm believer in the FAL life.

[@SADBOY-gd1zn]

Something about the 80's low ready hip-fire shooting stance is just badass

[@jimvac77]

Pretty much everything about the 80s was bad ass. Except stone washed jeans. Those sucked.

[@ekscalybur]

@@jimvac77 Acid washed is where its at.

[@OddBallPerformance]

Personally, I love the fact that the longer barrels are starting to make a comeback. I caught a lot of flack for building a 20 inch rifle, but with the 1:7 twist with a heavier profile it is a beast when running MK262 ammo, or other heavier (69+grn) loads, out at distance. Plus, being able to achieve 2800+fps velocities with said heavy rounds gives me the ability to reach out and touch effectively at longer ranges, which suits the open environment of the great plains much more. I don't have to worry about fitting into helicopters, APCs, or other vehicles, so why not take advantage of the longer barrel.

[@chocol8thunda]

I have a 18.5" barrel 1~8 twist. Is there much difference between that and a 20" barrel?

[@briancox2592]

@@chocol8thunda 1.5 inches lol. Unless your planning to shoot through armor or compete I doubt you will see any difference.

[@chocol8thunda]

@@briancox2592 jihads and squirrel hunting...should work fine.

[@MisterNi]

For civilian rifles, longer barrels have always made more sense. Long barrels were the rule back in the 80s, then carbines became popular in the 90s then longer barrels were popular again by the regular rifleman and SBR with SOF. So unless someone really wants something similar to what operators use, you'd want to go long gun as a civilian.

[@flacojimenez3017]

I own a few sbrs. I sold my mk18 and the shortest I’ll go is 11.5. Building a 14.5 end of the world rifle at the moment but going forward 14.5 or 16 with a can is my choice. I run suppressors and a 20 inch barrel is too long for my liking suppressed.

[@gooner72]

It's my absolute dream to do something like you did with the helicopter insert, retro style M-16 with 203 grenade launcher but, as I've said before, I live in boring old England. Love you lads, love the content, love the channel........ Great work lads!!🇬🇧🇺🇲✌️

[@swolebro]

21:22 - Brandon's a very generous dude, giving 16,000 sets of NVGs right over to the Taliban.

[@brandonbowerstx]

I should have kept a set for myself.

[@amadeusagripino6862]

@@brandonbowerstx let's go Brandon

[@Mortablunt]

But he didn’t do that. The Afghan army surrendered and the Taliban took it all. Thank Trump for the ill considered plan and surrender to them!

[@kxkxkxkx]

@@Mortablunt yeah I think we can blame the whole military and civilian leadership over the last 2 decades for that one 🤦

[@JRH6271]

@@Mortablunt Is Trump still the President or not? I thought Brandon was the President. Is Brandon so useless that he can sign scribbles on 40+ executive orders in under three weeks changing Trump Era policies if someone else shows him the dotted line, but can't come up with his own evac plan for a twenty year conflict in eight months?

[@Local_Laydee]

When you shot Macaulay Culkin threw the head with the Grenada launcher I literally lost it 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@cjr4286]

If you think about it, optics and lights/lasers are really the only advancement since the 60's. The M4 was necessary to redice weight because early attachments were heavy, but now that they're smaller and lighter, they can easily go on 20-inch rifles again. That's why when I designed my AR build, I started with an A1 and only "modernized" it by giving it a flat top. So now I essentially have an A1 with a variable optic and a weapon light mounted to the front sight base. It still has triangular handgaurds and everything and looks pretty cool.

[@dasboot9471]

Carbines weren’t designed to reduce weight but to shorten the rifle…that is the Only reason carbines exist, for vehicle born/airborne use or close quarters combat in buildings/tight spaces

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

then we have Black Ops Cold War. pure BS

[@A-G-F-]

If you are gonna use a canteen strap, just bend a piece of cardboard and jam it in the hook, then tape that thing down. Been using mine like that for almost 2 years, and it has bent very slightly since i have done that, but im confident it isnt going to break anytime soon

[@MIAthe305]

The amount of reloading in that intro was 100% Hollywood; and I loved it

[@gimlet4216]

That M203 brings back great memories of clearing tire houses with iron sights at Ft. Wainwright.

[@OneNationUnderGod.45]

This reminds me of when I first started getting into the AR platform, and I started doing all kinds of research on all of the different possible builds to figure out which direction I wanted to go with my first AR15. I remember being oddly confused when after countless nights of research, I basically came to the conclusion that, the closer to the original design you got with the specs, the more reliable and functional it would be.

[@davidmccormick7419]

yea, its almost like stoner was a bloody genius or something.

[@parissmith5727]

That intro had everything 80s: the rifles, the hip fire, the endless mag dumps, the roid rage, the lack of cover... I legit wish you'd do a feature length film in this style. Not even from an ironic angle like Kung Fury, but totally serious.

[@Hugh_Jaynus]

13:20 The Haley impression is fucking golden

[@wbrennan2253]

Mike trying tokeep a straight face, though.

[@JamesMelton]

I don't know how I missed this one, but this video is a banger. Holy crap. As far as retro goes, I used that stuff in the Army, and I gotta say that the adaptations from the base platform had value, but just like everything, it's mission dependent. As a civilian we chase just about everything, and we do it because we don't have to literally sleep with a goddamned rifle every day of our lives, so we don't actually know what works and where. The old A2 stocks kinda suck. The good is that you never have to worry about it, and you can buttstroke a motherfucker out (ask me how I know). No SOPMOD BS needed. That thing will rock. But it doesn't adjust, and that has value when you're wearing a PC and having to clear rooms. You want to tuck and get short. I've come full circle on the handle. The truth is that those irons were basically the best. Everything else is just an expensive take with less overall function. The height issue is so on point when Mike covers it. I'm over a decade removed from service now and got back into NVD's, bought a used car worth of gear because I couldn't remember how the hell I aimed in the middle of the night. Turns out I'm a dumbass and just needed a $15 handle with a red dot mounted to the top and a light duct taped to my hand guard. On handguards, today's shit is heavy. And unnecessary. You're not inserting 9-12 inches of picatinny into anything, so why do you have it? I do because I'm a dumbass, and now I have a rifle that weighs 10.5 lbs unloaded. And the worst part? I can't even launch 40mm rounds from all that weight. The 203 handguard is menacingly cool. But it's also hot as balls when you get going on the round count. You also don't have a forward handle with the 203, and because it gets so front heavy after a few hours of derping around, you get pretty gassed. The 20" barrel is banana's though. It blows hard trying to work from a vehicle or inside a house, but it can be done, and it turns that pea shooter of a round into 3,300 fps Lucifer loin rockets.

[@juanshotph5471]

Same

[@AlpaChino393]

@@juanshotph5471 😂

[@Wyte-noyz]

How do you know

[@nicholashodges201]

I was out before the M4 was in, so my only experience with them is seeing others at the range. For me the big take away about the "modern" AR is that they removed a very good sight system and replaced it with something much more complicated. Sure, now you can put any sight system on your rifle. But you can now knock any sight system *off* your rifle. Or install it so badly you can't hit the side of a barn at point blank. There's always several M4 types at the range and there's always a couple having optics/sights issues. You just don't get that on the og set-up

[@7.62eclipse8]

Kl pop p p pi 9 o

[@yuvarlanamayabiliyorum]

Mercenary: I watching Executive Outcomes. Journalist: We says Administrative Results? Mercenary: Do we?

[@jamariobrown-tolliver8163]

No PMC will ever top them

[@greggbell9837]

Excellent video. Love the older style rifles, and I've found their owners to be solid as well. Watched a GenX shooter massacre the range with his new M1A tanker two weeks ago, while two Gucci-gunners with Honey Badgers and a Valmet just stood there agog. Training is definitely the X factor. Cool breakdown; thanks.

[@dannyrbailey]

You see how clothing took a turn for the retro. Even things like music, the oldies saw a comeback the last few years. Can’t beat classic load outs and returning to retro is something I love.

[@SoloRenegade]

older music is far better than this new crap. I grew up on 60-90s music and love it. New movies are all gimmicks and action. older movies were better stories, better characters, more emotion, better pacing, more subtle, made you think, etc.

[@CaesarGB]

As a young guy, I prefer older stuff from before my time when it comes to many things. I think it has to do with all the postmodernist dystopia stuff going on right now that has many of us instinctively revolting to older things.

[@ryanphillips4123]

@@CaesarGB yeah you have an excellent point. Its clear that as the years go by, things come and go, however, Now it FEELS like EVERYTHING is getting worse all the time. That's not exactly true, a lot of aspects of life are genuinely getting worse but many good things are staying the same and at least a few good things are around the corner I'm sure. But because it feels that way for many people, we are looking for something better, and it's easier to remember the good times we've had than to imaging a better future in a world we don't get to control. Long story short, It's The Age of Nostalgia now.

[@miguelpulido7677]

I love how he just 40 mike miked the child in the target right in the forehead

[@felver27]

Same

[@stealthybanana8751]

Thats not just any child, its Macualy Caulkin AKA Hitler

[@SavageAirguns]

🤣 saw that too and he didn't skip a beat. Lol

[@Flemdragon]

Must be new here. That’s hitler.

[@appalachianwarcriminal]

We don't negotiate with terrorists.

[@s0nnyburnett]

Wasn't expecting the wholesome family message at the end but he's 100% right. It is hard to enjoy time with family and friends when you're anxiety level is high. I can't even sit still.

[@Covert_Arrangements]

Honestly, I was trained on an old carry handle M16 in the Marine Corps, that’s what I used so I just feel familiar with a carry handle AR. I feel they are more robust and from experience a retro rifle does better under heavy use IMO. Great video guys. Remember… The only school is OLD SCHOOL! 🤡

[@Zacharoni4085]

@Rigbone Pardon ?

[@Zacharoni4085]

@@Komsomolskaya Non.

[@jasonshink6589]

Until your plastic handguard melts off

[@ChineseChicken1]

When I was in we called it the "Army Handle".

[@cjr4286]

When something is a work of art, it all "flows" together according to the artist's vision. Replacing major external components of the original AR15 design breaks apart that original artistic vision. There's just something special about having a solid retro AR without a bunch of gear hanging off of it.

[@vannjunkin8041]

My optimal set up is the A2

[@cjr4286]

@Vann Junkin I've always liked the A1, but you can't beat an A2's sighting system with iron sights on AR's. I think if they had stuck with a lightweight barrel but increased the twist rate, and if they had kept full auto instead of burst, the M16a2 would have been perfect. Thankfully, in the civilian world we are free to build our AR's the way we like (except for full auto....for now....).

[@vannjunkin8041]

@@cjr4286 yep my A2 is .308/7.62 lol, no lobbing shots past 400 yds.. I got hooked on that round via the M60.

[@soonerfrac4611]

Almost as if Eugene knew what he was doing with the longer barrel and such…

[@soonerfrac4611]

I went something similar on my recce rifle, it’s also a 308, albeit in a 16” because I couldn’t find an 18” at the time I was building it. Back end is a Magpul UBR Gen 1 because it feels like an A2 and I hate the cheek weld on the majority of collapsible stocks.