Spec Ops Test & Review The Mauser C96

[@ShiftFire]

What guns would you like to see us shoot next, what about getting our hands on an RPG? 👀

[@ethangrover5382]

Id love to see you both shoot the flux defense kit

[@ethangrover5382]

and an AKM

[@PvtMiniEntertainment]

Given how you liked our Danish MRE, try the infamous Danish SMG; Madsen M50

[@daize4743]

Would love to see you guys shoot the honeybadger!

[@rollerzleader2812]

Love to see a bump fire gun! Or maybe a classic MAC-11, KG-9, or Mini pocket Uzi guys!!

[@dwrdwlsn5]

I remember the scene in 'The Rocketeer' when the hero pulls this type of Mauser out of a fallen enemy soldier's holster and everyone near me in the theater I was in at the time went 'Is that Han Solo's gun'? Yes, it was a long time ago. Great movie.

[@makukawakami]

a classic pistol battle-tested all around the world. During the Warlord era of China, they used a lot of these (chinese copy chambered in .45).

[@WellBattle6]

And many of the Chinese copies were converted into carbines by adding a stock (since rifles couldn’t be imported).

[@SSD_Penumbra]

Even cooler (and more dark) was that the Chinese variant was used in full auto. Because it could typically kick vertically, they would hold it sideways so that the recoil would force the gun horizontally. It was basically used to mow down enemies. They nicknamed the technique "bandit shooting".

[@JonathanLewispartypenguin]

Forgotten Weapons has a lot of great videos on bootleg Chinese pistols and they're all fantastic.

[@bored8321]

Wait, a chinese copy of a weapon is actually better for once?

[@SSD_Penumbra]

@@bored8321 Well, considering they came in full auto and used .45 colt, I wouldn't call it "better". Imagine trying to accurately shoot a full-auto m1911, then make it twice as heavy since the Chinese c96s were made from pure steel.

[@colbunkmust]

C96 definitely saw a lot of combat, and it wasn't just issued to officers. Trench raiders, cavalry, artillery, and naval boarding parties of multiple countries all used C96s. Churchill had one in Africa. And they were used extensively by Chinese paramilitary forces during the warlord period of post-Qing Dynasty.

[@jamalwilburn228]

The Irish used a lot during their Civil War. You can find them in the American Wild West.

[@phil_zupra_b5880]

There is also a very well known 9mm version called Red 9. It is the best pistol in Resident Evil 4 and that game was the one that made me fall in love with the Mauser. My go to pistol in WW2 and WW1 games.

[@gustavocastillo9954]

Too bad we didn't get to use EVA's Mauser in MGS 3 Snake Eater

[@Big-BossX]

@@gustavocastillo9954 👀

[@DJWeapon8]

I'm more partial to the Punisher. The FN Five-seveN in RE4. Mostly due to my playtyle of lining up ganados and blasting them away with the shotgun. And since they're knocked down close together its easy to knife multiple dudes to death. The punisher works well with my playstyle since it can pierce theough multiple enemies. So even headshots can hit another head. They're also hilarious against the shield ganados in the castle. Kneecapping them and then pulling off a clean hit to the head.

[@NikkoNikkoYeet]

... I can hear the Blacktail fans disagreeing with you.

[@danielleasewala2225]

@@gustavocastillo9954 You got to unlock it in MGS4 though.

[@edi9892]

He was wrong about polymers. The first commercially used polymers predate this gun! The oldest polymers I can think of are: 3) Bakelite (radios, gun grips, and magazines) 2) cellulose nitrate (billiard balls, guitar picks, films storing photos or movies). Note: this one can explode or burn violently. 1) milk-based duroplast (similar to Bakelite, but even older, it was used among other things for buttons on clothing). This is probably the only one you can make at home with kitchen materials.

[@Sneakyboson]

Is the milk based one similar to casine? I remember making it in science class in high school. Yeah Bakelite was used on the MP40 grips I think, and used extensively for those old school ring dial telephones.

[@edi9892]

@@Sneakyboson Indeed. Bakelite was used for these things. It was at the time the only commercially successful polymer that was also robust. I'm not 100% sure about casein, but it might very well be the one I forgot the name of. If I remember correctly, you need to acidify the milk and heat it a little, separate the solids and then you can further dehydrate them, shape them, and harden them by heating them.

[@M-1996A1]

I might be wrong, but when I bought my Remington Model 11 and was researching it and the browning auto-5, I read that the fiber cushion in the back of the receiver to absorb the impact of the bolt was “the first use of polymer in a commercially produced firearm” being first released in 1905.

[@dreadnought8363]

Don't forget Hemacite, made from blood and Wood dust.

[@ottovonbearsmark8876]

5:45 the one exception to that I would say would be WW1. In the days before semi auto rifles, the C96 with the stock was used in close in trench fighting to good effect as an early sort of pistol caliber carbine. Although the Luger was the better option for this.

[@hallofguns8174]

What made the Luger better in your opinion? I would have preferred the C96 myself.

[@ottovonbearsmark8876]

@@hallofguns8174 biggest thing is during WW1 the Mauser would not have had detachable magazines like the one in the video, the Luger did. You would have had to reload with stripper clips. The Luger also had access to a 32 round drum which the Mauser didn’t. The Luger was also generally more reliable in mud and such as well.

[@hallofguns8174]

@@ottovonbearsmark8876 I have not heard of it being more mud resistant, the rest of your reasons check out though.

[@ottovonbearsmark8876]

@@hallofguns8174 the Luger is actually very reliable in mud, despite not necessarily having a common reputation for it. This is a pretty cool video on it if you’re interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJCslnSXh5p0o7c

[@zedre7633]

Now I'd like to see Cameron handle an old military windlass crossbow at some point. 😂

[@siphonicstorm7191]

The Mauser C96 is one of my favorite pistols. In Battlefield 1, I used it alot. I remember the Mauser was nicknamed the Broom handle. Because the round wooden grip. It worked for the time. Until the Walther P08 and P38 came out and replaced it. It's still one of the classics, in my opinion.

[@faterevelation]

DWM made the P08 not Walther

[@shinodamasaru7945]

Some use barrel mag for the Mauser with stock

[@siphonicstorm7191]

@@faterevelation Oh right. My bad.

[@TheOneWhoKnocks507]

My grandpa who fought In WW2 gave me his Mauser for my 18th birthday. I miss him

[@DrewishAF]

These things are cool and all, but I remember holding one for the first time as a kid and thinking "what kind of hands did these people have?" The first pistol I ever shot was my dad's old S&W 469, shortly before a 357 Magnum (can't recall the model but it's full stainless, 4" barrel, made in the late 80s/early 90s.) Some of the old (after the C96) designs were actually pretty comfortable like the Bergmann-Luger pistols, nambu, and even the 1911. It's always crazy to see the progression of firearms through the decades. It definitely makes you appreciate how awesome everything is today.

[@leonelcastinelli1310]

I'm not american but everytime I see Cameron and Israel I say "Those are my Ranger and my Green Beret" :P

[@Tadicuslegion78]

Best endorsement of the Mauser C96 comes from Winston Churchill who credits the pistol for being the reason he survived combat at the Battle of Omdurman

[@brawdys]

Nah, George Lucas gave the best endorsement of the Mauser C96. There is a whole generation of rich Silicon Valley nerds who grew up and are buying collectable C96s just to make a DL-44 and play. These have become very expensive and a lot of the time its the nerd money buying them.

[@rafaelalodio5116]

This gun was probably a huge technological leap for its time. And a gun I would like to see is the Colt SAA

[@Bignate2254]

That would be sweet, that’s a fine piece of history right there

[@ryand.3858]

It would be kind of a shame if they didn’t bring out an SAA. I’d bring along a Schofield as well just so you could see the two competing designs.

[@gustavocastillo9954]

"Twelve bullets, more than enough to kill anything that moves."

[@rafaelalodio5116]

@@gustavocastillo9954 Revolver Ocelot

[@DJWeapon8]

Definitely a Colt SAA. And IIRC, Israel played MGS3. So he's definitely going to be hamming it up with the Revolver Ocelot impressions.

[@PlastoJoe]

I'd like to see one of the prototype rifles that were in competition to replace the M4 or M16

[@KaptajnKaffe]

From what of the many trials that have been trough time?

[@PlastoJoe]

@@KaptajnKaffe The ACR and OICW competitions primarily come to mind.

[@KaptajnKaffe]

@@PlastoJoe good picks! The entire advanced combat rifle program gave us some interesting firearms 😁

[@Sneakyboson]

Good luck getting hands on a functional OICW. More likely would be an XM8

[@KaptajnKaffe]

@@Sneakyboson yea sure, all trial weapons are extremly rare. I think this is more a what if scenario 😅

[@Timberwolf581]

I absolutely love the 10-round magazine fed version of the Mauser ever since I played Bioshock Infinite.

[@ShiftFire]

Fantastic game, what one was your favorite, 1, 2, or Infinite?

[@Timberwolf581]

I'd have to say 2. 1 had a very good atmosphere and Infinite had good combat and story twist, but 2's story really tugged at the heartstrings all the way through.

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

@@Timberwolf581 Same. I do feel that the effect of the big daddy was a little lost (Bioshock 1 did the big daddy better) but I loved the partnership you had with Sinclair and how they approached the moral dilemma of harvesting little sisters with that one mission where you be the little sister (which was far better than how the first game expressed it). I think the only criticism is that killing the guy who became a cancerous blob was considered a morally bad choice even though that clearly was the right choice since he even asked you to kill him since he was going insane. The only reason game journalists gave it a bad score is because it was critical on socialism. To that end though, I think Sophia Lamb really embodied the ideology she represented just as well as Andrew Ryan embodied capitalism. Ryan was cold but at the same time truly believed in his city (to the point of letting his competitor usurp him), while Lamb radiated a veneer of compassion and understanding but enacting the most horrific punishments on whoever was in her way.

[@mandaloreTheRed]

I want them to shoot a Martini-Henry rifle would be pretty cool.

[@verdugo7974]

"Ahh! A choice of an avid gun collector. It's a NICE GUN, stranger!"

[@Floridian_Kole]

The good ol Broomhandle lol. I actually always loved this firearm🤟 I forgot exactly but I think metal gear solid snake eater is what made me love it🤔 great content guys!

[@Oeraja]

So cool. This deserves way more views!

[@redraptor0356]

Well done gentlemen! I think a revolver episode would be awesome

[@MountainDewbies]

Great content, you guys are a blast to watch!

[@Xphinity]

I love the comic animations! Awesome work Shift Fire!

[@jervisjavier]

The Han Solo Pistol!!! The DL-44. Izzy should recognize it immediately considering he is a Star Wars fan like me!

[@100_American_Bison]

I would love to own one of these fantastic gun. I would like to recommend the 1886 Lebel.

[@TheHipsterGamer]

That's my second favorite rifle of all time

[@hitchmercedes1599]

the best series on this channel!

[@lepmuhangpa]

Oh, that stock is essential for the gun. It's in my opinion the predecessor to the M1 Carbine.

[@clintmathiesen5630]

I love the Lethal Antiquities and MRE series guys! Always such good stuff. I'm a Canadian viewer and would love to see a video done on the C7A1/2 service rifle and Canadian MREs respectively! Hope to see it happen someday. Love the content, you guys are awesome!

[@rhatala27]

Would be awesome to see a Colt Single Action Army.

[@rajbiswas9077]

And a mg42

[@brainwavesbanter7536]

Best new chanel I've found in a long time.

[@arcade1629]

Subscribe!

[@William_r]

No offence Cam but your german is probably as bad as me trying to do an texas or NY/Italian accent just telling people I'm walking here! Kinda expected more since you talked about your sister speaking some. Still great episode as always, love you guys!

[@AndreasBreakdown92]

great episode guys... greetings from germany :)

[@hazielrodriguez4149]

One of my favorite pistols, history wise

[@Hybris51129]

"There weren't ment to be mainline weapons." ~Laughs in Chinese Warlord~

[@Nogamers9057]

The respect you two have and banter between. lol. Is that Harrison Ford.

[@Astrolyth]

Love your videos people!

[@matthewbyrom5394]

All the Mauser one of my favorite carry pistols I own it gets a lot of looks and a lot of stairs but I don't care if it's obsolete I love it

[@GrimristBaselard]

The first thing that came to mind seeing the Mauser is the part where EVE from MGS3 use the Chinese made one to do a sweeping shot, "The Broom Handle"

[@GlenviewNo1]

Poor Israel - there's Harrison Ford. Cool video. Now lets see the Desert Eagle , Dirty Harry's .44 and yes the .50 cal Barrett - sorry Cam!

[@wesleymiles8756]

Would be cool to see them check out a Garand or BAR

[@8videotv565]

Use the historical Punt Gun! It's a shotgun where you need 3 hand's to hold it!

[@dppin97]

A cowboy rifle like a Winchester would be cool or maybe a k98!

[@nipplecream3099]

but which Winchester?

[@TrueAloy]

The German impressions are GOLD. Wouldn't have anything against these guys getting an MP40/Stg44 or even some machine guns on their hands.

[@NauticalCoffin2404]

Now there's a good looking gun.

[@Cooltech06]

Let's goo!! The Han Solo pistol!!!

[@alexandriabrangwin]

In an era where decorative revolvers went PAF, this sucker came in and went POW!

[@glenmcinnes4824]

also in WWI it was big with Trench Raiders and StormTroopers, Trench Club or Hatchet and a Stocked C96, much fewer stoppages than early SMG's.

[@martinbadoy5827]

I hope they get to test the Schnellfeuer version :p

[@joncborn4490]

that graphic they put up was a weird lookin' "bow and arrow"

[@Butter_Warrior99]

A classic fire arm. For a far more war crime filled time. Though sadly, the latter hasn’t gone out yet. Still love this metal and wood gat.

[@bombomos]

I'd say there are way more uncredited war crimes today

[@Butter_Warrior99]

@@bombomos, Well yes, we’re lucky that even some have credit.

[@Deathwatch_2002]

I’d love to see you guys unbox the Sjögren shotgun.

[@cashew697]

Good friday when shift fire uploads

[@John-ro3vu]

This channel is awesome 😎

[@Angellance7]

We saw a few modern weapons and a bunch of old ones, so I hope next one is one that's looking as futuristic as possible

[@Atourq]

Oh man, imagine if they got those rail guns that Forgotten Weapons has been playing with recently? Would like to see their reactions on those.

[@Patches213]

A LeMat revolver would be really cool

[@wookie-zh7go]

you should give them the scar with new upgrade package. be cool to see Cameron see his rifle but without a thumb buster and him excitedly showing off his old friend.

[@nathangarrygovender280]

Try the M14, one of the best gunfights in black hawk down (with respect to Randy Shugart And Gary Gordon)

[@777GGC4]

I love cameron mustache.

[@arcade1629]

Yeeeessss!!! New one!!! I really love WW2. To the once that read this subscribe to the channel don't be a bloody bastard! When the stock turned to a holster I was like "wahaaaaa?????" I didn't knew that was a feature for the Mauser C96. I really love this part *7:23***. Can you like do a mosin nagant or karabiner/kar 98 next? meme: Cam: "get out of there!!!" Charging handle: **no** Cam: **pulling** Charging handle: **gives up** "I can't stop his to power full ahhhhh!!!" Cam is a strong man ey.

[@missourimongoose8858]

I've always thought it would be cool if someone made a modern version of this but calibered in 10 mm or maybe 762x25

[@REDI____]

Shit fire, my favorite channel

[@F3NRISBR0THER]

Love the Red9

[@johnbraun6688]

I'd kind of like to see you two with a Swiss K31 carbine.

[@I_am_ENSanity]

Hanz.....get ze broomhandle!

[@CAP198462]

suggestions for next guns: the Chu ko nu repeating crossbow, FN FAL/ SLR and then atlatl or Pilum. Cam is kind of like Han Solo in this episode , he shot first.

[@gatling216]

Izzy ate that chain fire like a champ.

[@schishne7546]

Next one i would could be either the Sharps Rifle or a Martini Henry

[@iamdisgusting6997]

I would love to see these dudes collab with Matt from Demolition Ranch

[@swampfire008]

You should shoot with Bart Kwan he was a Marine and you three together will be entertaining

[@blazingthepathbtp6177]

One of my favorite weapons 👍💯

[@WoutjeNLD]

Can they try the real big boy rifle, the M1 Garand?

[@Theonetapdon]

We just gonna ignore Izzy’s accidental 2 round burst at 8:30 in?? He mentioned the full-auto version and Izzy got a 2 round burst.

[@dorjilama161]

More gun reviews!!!!!❤️❤️❤️😬😬😬

[@Dethbywater]

Great Show

[@KOles0KOles]

L85A1! This would be a nightmare :D

[@volpe7436]

This makes me very much want to see them shoot an aussie classic the owen gun cause it is completely ridiculous in the best way

[@greg9392]

The Luger p08 would be cool to see

[@hussamazzabi4218]

I finished Resident Evil 4 with this pistol back in the day

[@consecrated2718]

Holy cow that is a beauty

[@TonywasatTWICELIGHT]

So i could be wrong but i remember that the Chinese used to shoot these sideways as a way to reduce the upward recoil so its more accurate... which idk how well that worked since i would assume a side way recoil would be harder to control than upward... Its interesting tho

[@Nepomniachtchi_Austin]

Left handed like a real one. never actually noticed that lol

[@dababycar2899]

Did you guys film all of these the same day or do you just wear the same cloths😂👍

[@yoyo-vg6uo]

It looks like Israel is running the GBRS group belt. Would love to know what you guys think about them or maybe a collab talking about serious stuff and shooting.

[@Zoe0115___YuPin]

Can you guys share your NVG experience and pros & cons

[@josephrosales1982]

Admissions results you guys should get it!!!

[@cameronfarslow1697]

The sights are also based around a 100 yard zero like a carbine

[@laurensnuyts2731]

Nice lets go boys

[@bigbean702]

Demolition ranch has some intresting guns you may be interested in

[@TommyClemenza273]

Would be cool to see them testing different weapons in a sort of drill type shooting competition

[@rocknepoovey4381]

3:17 perhaps *dozens* of different personalized/ modified types.

[@rocknepoovey4381]

3:23, I want to take home a *LUGER* infuriating

[@koishi3449]

i would love to see a BAR or an mg42

[@ShiftFire]

Been playing a lot of Vanguard recently? 👀

[@ninovictorgnity7195]

Yes please 🤣

[@jestergodfield690]

Can you imagine these two, 20 years later still cranking out videos. Both of 'em old and crazy! 🤣

[@s.p..smdness8748]

Shit, now I've got flashbacks from the bayou. **humming intensifies**

[@vhillmusic]

what's that pack on the back side of izzys plate carrier?

[@jacobkrout1627]

It truly is a fine piece for an avid gun collector

[@alanarunmavath6005]

You guys haven't played wolfenstein series have you?

[@cactusjack6401]

LETS GET THESE BOYS TO 100K!!!!!!!!!

[@ItsAVolcano]

This really should be compared to the military revolvers at the time. Looking at it next to the standard German Reichsrevolver still being used at the time it was made this thing is nearly a pound lighter with a slightly better weight distribution.

[@chrisidoo]

A classic gun in BioShock: Infinite.

[@starkers3586]

"I would love to see bow and arrow" shows a picture of a crossbow... just sayin... Love this content anyway

[@edi9892]

Well modern crossbows do shoot arrows (but old ones shoot shorter bolts)

[@starkers3586]

@@edi9892 Still wrong weapon no matter what projectile it uses