Rusty Firmin 22 SAS veteran talks about Browning Hi-Power hand gun - as carried on the Siege

[@terrysparrow2648]

The Browning 9 milly! I was only in the Green Army Rusty, but in Northern Ireland we used to be issued these ONLY for an Escort Job in Civvies to collect someone from the Airport in a Civvy Car with an MT bloke! The MT driver also drew one, but I also had my SA80 in a sports bag at my feet. Incredible clip Rusty because it brought it all back, but more than that educational! I never knew that Weapon went that far back in history! Great clip!

[@evillabrador1]

Aldergrove to Belfast Hospital was a good run out. Great days.

[@dmgroberts5471]

I've had the privilege of firing a Browning HP several times, and it is also my favourite pistol. The talk about gun safety is also greatly appreciated, especially the trigger discipline. I will be neither the first nor the last to salute your service in the first and greatest special forces unit.

[@extradimensional8818]

Thank you for your service you guys are legends and rightly so😉🇬🇧

[@joelhammer3538]

The pinnacle of soldiering, right there🇬🇧

[@Jazzman-bj9fq]

Great to see you, Rus! You're one of the pioneers of the War Against Terror! 🦅🦅🦅

[@billevans7936]

Cool...I hvnt felt the best..kinda fell behind ckg out your videos as of late..glad can go back to review...enjoying the education Rusty...thanks..

[@alexandranoone3195]

What a lovely human being ,not big-headed or anything ,may god bless him for saving people an for our country ,and yet jaibirds are on you tube as if they did something ,respect you

[@johnedwards5718]

Cheers Rusty that was fascinating, you made complicated look easy, I noticed your experience and expertise, you were back in the zone Rusty 👍

[@jimhammond3099]

Very informative and much appreciated. Thanks ever so much.

[@Lancer_78]

What a great channel. Members of the regiment are resolute professionals in a plethora of NATO and former Warsaw Pact Soviet weapons. What they can’t teach about correct and safe weapon handling and the characteristics of these weapons isn’t worth knowing. A truly fascinating insight.

[@geoffreycodling8071]

It's a honour to see and listen to you again.

[@thug705]

Reading the regiment Rusty, up to chapter eight, awesome book, respect to you guys from back then

[@derekmclauchlan8636]

Brilliant demonstration rusty so interesting, thanks so much for sharing that information

[@maxcady645]

Been really looking forward to this Mr. Firmin!

[@markmellor1475]

Only just seen this video, I had the browning 9mm and the HK53 issued as personal weapon when I was Northern Ireland, by far the best weapons I had ever used so reliable 👍

[@frankbell4647]

Hi rusty great demonstration loving the ENGLAND T shirt !!!

[@thevanguardsofmanhood8463]

Great to see you back in business. You can't keep the good ones down !!!

[@Lee-5573]

Simply awesome 👏🏻

[@Dennismenace-h3i]

Excellent now that’s the way to conduct a weapon training class ✌️👌I was taught the 9 mill in top floor of bessbrook mill as a young 18 yr old and found it refreshing and new thank you again for your time rusty stay strong ✌️👌👍

[@andrewhill6946]

Good to have you back Rusty really fascinating video to watch 🙏😇👍

[@deeeeeeeench1209]

Great stuff could see you was itching to have them in your hand on the last breakdown

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

Got them eventually

[@simon7123]

Another great insight keeping it a simple great video

[@philgee5220]

Great to see you back Rusty and a great instructional vid into the Browning for beginners. Now where can I get my hands on one ;-)

[@thejetbloke4509]

Hi Rusty, good to see you back again. on my second RAFG tour, instead of the SLP, we were issued with the Walther PP (or PPK, I can't remember) as the FN/Browning was a little bulky when worn with LSJ, but I always felt that if needed, the browning had a nice balanced 'feel', substantial compared to the Walther, but of course with the constraints of ejection seat and parachute straps the PP(K) was much more comfortable. just my tuppence worth

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

Fair one I didn’t like the Walter ha

[@johnregan326]

Hi Rusty welcome back the videos are getting better n better I've being bitting the the bit with my work colleagues & friends to watch your videos on KZbin . the fead back is being good it was nice meeting you & peter last month at sphera antiques i was the guy 👦 with the who mask on keep the videos coming Rusty SAS WHO DARES WIN 🇬🇧👍.

[@maxwall8456]

Biggest problem with the Browning was it was never designed to use the high power 2z ammo that was issued to reliably operate the sterling smg. we suffered cracks in the slide and main body up until it was replaced with the sig

[@markmckimm3076]

did some of the Sig's not crack as well ?

[@bensimpson710]

Great to see you back Rusty. Are you going to be doing videos with Peter again at all. Love both your stories from when you both served in the armed forces

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

Yes with peter next week

[@bensimpson710]

@@RustyFirminSASTV brilliant. And as you say. Who dares wins

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

Yes will be doing more with peter

[@richardhayes5423]

Great insight into a classic weapon Rusty

[@steveh5005]

Back in the 1980s. I had packmeyer grips on mine. Hi- vis fore sight. We also civilian sourced shoulder and pancake holsters. In certain areas we would have one up the spout ready 1 condition. And sit on the weapon under left thigh. Quick to use if required, when driving.

[@chrisdavies73]

Cool vid Rusty. Really enjoyed your recent 6Days crowd cast, superb. Great to see Snapper and the other guests. You must get him on here if poss. Cheers.

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

Will do

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

Will do

[@GarDjinn]

Thanks Rusty

[@johnvaleanbaily246]

Browning 9 mil, my favourite pistol too. Thanks.

[@andysmith2846]

Interesting insight look forward to to next one sir firmin .

[@natcain]

Great video. The real deal!

[@Bill_Dingsite]

Brought back memories, although i only ever used it for guard duty.

[@MrMaximus38]

Good Afternoon Rusty. Thanks for the interesting and informative video. Look forward to seeing the MP5 video. Stay safe and well. 👍 🇬🇧 🇬🇧 🇬🇧.

[@fmruksf6614]

Greetings Rusty,hope U well,I loved my browning,more reliable than the SMG.Browning9mm Ballbuster.😁 Good video💖🇬🇧👑

[@flight670simulation4]

so interesting rusty, looking forward to the mp5 and why the sas choose it

[@Wildwest89]

Very interesting video

[@liamhollin8265]

Hello Rusty, liam here. This has been a great insight into the Browning 9 milimeter. BROWNING was incredible, for his time. Even today the browning anti aircraft machine gun or a "50" is still being used and manufactured. Which it self is about hundred year old. The man realy did get it right first time. Recently a mate of mine brought a browning 12 bore shot gun for pest control measures(its part of his job, going around farms). Beutifulpeice of machinery that oozed quality. Any way in other news, the days getting closer to the range rover luanch. I've pretty much rewired it( which is no mean feat for a bricklayer) might put dome new shocks on it, are we going to be doing "high speed cornering" ? I fitted a heavy duty springs on it years ago, so it handled better. Any way i'l keep you posted. Bye for now, another great video by the way👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kevinhoughton9134]

Great vlog that Rusty, look forward to the ones on the MP5 and SLR.

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

Soon

[@waddac2]

Great video Rusty mate. Browning have always been great guns..... Yep a pistol in the hand if mistakes are made can cause more damage yourself and others. You tend to point a long barrelled weapon away or down etc... but pistol in both hands, in the wrong hands or spare of moment can be devastating

[@stevenskelly7785]

After watching the documentary on the Princess car , i found the initial name for the project car was Diablo. Latin for devil . Porsche 911 produced from Autumn 1963 . Audi TT . Citroen Berlin-go produced from 1996 . 33 yrs after 1963 . The TV prog Doctor Who aired on UK TV November 23 1963 . Day after Kennedy shooting ..

[@stevenskelly7785]

Not as interesting as the DeLorien fiasco in NI ....

[@Mrsimonjolly]

Hi Rusty,Not seen any new stuff for a few weeks,hope you’re ok and looking forward to your next video.Take care.

[@terrysparrow2648]

Looking forward to the MP5 Rusty, never been near it in the Green Army! But will like to hear your views on the SLR later in the series. Was arguing just this week on SLR and SA80 on an Army FB page as to preference? Mine was SLR, 7.62mm Manstopper! Now in the SAS, were you all involved in the change over from SLR to SA80 as personal weapons? Did the MOD ask you boys back then your opinions? Did they involve you all before the change over? Or was it just the MOD saying that’s the way it is from here on in? Anyway, looking forward to the MP5 demo! Never went near it!

[@kellyborchers3561]

Rusty, Thanks for the video. Very interesting! When you do the MP5 video could you share some MP5 CQB techniques? Respectfully, Kelly

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

Difficult as I’ve done the vid already.

[@blahblah5750]

Hope one is well Rusty. YNWA.

[@joejohnson5543]

Great info, always told to treat any gun as loaded. Still got a rollicking for the sparrows I’d accumulated behind my dads shed at age 6 with a HW80 springer though. Also just remembered something, what is a punt gun anyone? I don’t mean the original waterfowl type but something maybe just referred to as a punt but more modern, could fire nuts bolts, forks anything you could fit down it.

[@Fin.waddrz]

I’m not even half way through the video and I’m already so interested 😅

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

Ha

[@chestnutsev7]

Hi rusty good to see you back ,how about a video on rounds like say what 7.62 etc means.cheers can’t wait for mp-5.

[@airborne652]

Did the regiment have to undergo annual weapon handling tests like the rest of the military? Great weapon the 9mm browning the only pistol I’ve ever used but straight forward and easy to use. Great video also Rusty.

[@lesliesimpson4362]

Hi Rusty good to see you back on enjoyed the video. How did you think the crowed- cast went last week? I really enjoyed the event it was good the way everyone interacted over the two nights,it felt like we were all on the same page

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

Thanks the crowd cast went very well indeed. No negatives back all positive.

[@rossholden706]

Good video

[@MJM804]

I wonder if the SAS modified these for CT use like FBI HRT with special sights and removal of the magazine disconnect, or left them mostly as issued? It's a shame they don't make the Hi-Power pistol anymore.

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

Yes slight mods. High profile sights, grips etc.

[@bremnersghost948]

Hi Rusty, Would it be possible for Yourself and Pete Mac to do a Range Day Video of all your Favourites please? Post Lockdowns of course.

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

Not sure at the moment.... red tape everywhere

[@maxwall8456]

Carried the old L9A1 for years when I was at "The Lines" Had the honour of looking after the security at the camp while you guys came back of ops and relaxed or was it getting shitfaced in the palli

[@wilspu5590]

Fresh motors 👍😳

[@richardbartlett8038]

I never knew the germans used the browning hi power.We were always lead to believe that the luger po8 and the walther p38 that came into service in 1938 because the intricate toggle mechanism would jam quite easily on the po8.I would like to know your opinion on the p38 rusty.

[@nickjohnson710]

The germans took over the FN factory, when they invaded

[@stevied8855]

Hi rusty Had to use phone to comment due to stupid computer updates taking ages as usual. I really liked the Browning. Very reliable weapon. Sometimes there was a tag on the hammer with a hole in it, never understood why. Extended 20 round mag good too. Also good in pancake holster. The weapon you have there certainly isn’t Rusty it’s immaculate. Ha ha. Stay well Rusty, Stevie in Fife

[@mrd7067]

Is the problem with springs the contraction or the movement/use of the springs? There are people who say spring fatigue in magazines don`t exist.

[@billevans7936]

Ive never seen the loop...new to me..but I was a medic...

[@odin9607]

Working parts forward before insertion of a charged magazine.......sniper.

[@michaelmcquiggan1252]

13 unlucky for some Rusty 👍

[@gordonmillsjr.1957]

Cheers Rusty! When on active duty, did you have the safety engaged, or cocked, safety off and ready to shoot? Love your videos. 👍

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

Gun ready safety applied

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

I’d be ready ha you guess

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

Made ready, s catch on.

[@tracyappleby2448]

Brilliant. I want a turn please. 👍

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

When

[@tracyappleby2448]

@@RustyFirminSASTV anytime 😊

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

When

[@tracyappleby2448]

@@RustyFirminSASTV when your free

[@johnblade7161]

You are looking much healthier than you were. Whatever you are doing, keep it up. Also, I think it may have been better if your demonstrations had been on camera. Just my opinion.

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

Ok I’m a one man band

[@timoakes450]

Rusters mate(we are I hope??)-So there Iwas at Bovington-you are instructed highly encouraged to get involved in after hours activities ie.Tpr Oakes join a club???Which one you ask???YOU -CAN SHOOT-YOU ARE JOINING THE GUN/WEAPONS CLUB-DONE As you well know most junior ranks never get near short wepons in our day-however I was able to become very well aquainted with our trusty friend the Hi -Power-fell in love!! thanks TIMOTHY all is well here Wi. USA

[@timoakes450]

YOU ARE ARE A CREDIT-I on the other hand am just a regular guy(COULD NOT WALK IN YOUR SHOES )-Still lots of love mate -JUST ME /NO WALT TIMOTHY

[@charlesbukowski9836]

great gun but its single action... when I got my carry permit here in the States, I opted for a Beretta 92 .. safer to carry and faster get into action if needed.. just pull and shoot..

[@equaliser2265]

Carried this, bit of a kick, but solid and accurate.

[@equaliser2265]

Totaly agree more dangerous than a long barrelled weapon. Cheers

[@evillabrador1]

People with long fingers could fire off the action without a magazine. Operation Flavius in1988 example of Browning 9mm in use.

[@minikaos5428]

Hi

[@1442GlennLane]

We used to get a lot of 9mm stoppages due to the poor Indian supplied ammo. 🙄

[@kevins.449]

deactivated=neutered. Disgusting that somebody with your service history and qualifications can't legally own functional firearms there.

[@redhutsgaming3067]

What do you actually know about the Belgian SAS ??

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

Not a lot

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

Not a lot I’m afraid

[@23666chris]

Hey rusty do u have an email address I could contact you on ? Would like to ask you about an uncle of mine . Sorry for dropping this in your comments.

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

All on my website

[@colt10mmsecurity68]

Rusty, move to the USA where you can own a working Browning Hi-Power. P

[@billevans7936]

Yep...clear your weapon...

[@jac6733]

Good 👍don't shoot me 😉

[@astragreen]

Big fault in that it is single action only, to fire the gun you had to pull back the hammer jump like the old SAA cowboys guns made in 1873, the germans had a much better gun the Walther P38 double action with a de-cocker lever Again this gun could get you killed very fast indeed!..

[@sarahshuttleworth895]

Is that a gun in your pocket lol 😂

[@RustyFirminSASTV]

Or a glad to cccccc you . Hope you’re well.

[@sarahshuttleworth895]

@@RustyFirminSASTV 😂😂 I’m good thanks hope your well 😘

[@karenbevan7761]

😂😂😂😂 Sarah 😜😜

[@sarahshuttleworth895]

@@karenbevan7761 😂😂👍

[@joelhammer3538]

They need to reactivate this geezer for training Ukrainians😀

[@glennboyd7049]

"The only sidearm used by the British during the war" Er........I think not! Webley revolvers we frequently used by officers throughout the conflict. In fact they were more common than the Browning Hi power, which as you are unaware was developed in 1911..