The Best, worst machine gun. The RPD

The RPD in many ways set the standard for Squad based LMG’s the world round. Many cues were taken from the RPD in further designs around the world. I find this to be among my favorite and yet it seems to be a fairly forgotten weapon overall. In today’s video we go over this firearm and talk about it. This semi automatic RPD utilizes special 25 round belts for the purpose of this video.
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[@vincentcocchio3450]

Not a hostage situation if there are no hostages

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You're a problem solver. I like that.

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[@ehansultan]

*no hostages left

[@asiberiantiger188]

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[@NoNo_IStay]

@BattleAce No Commentary no commentary.

[@pebbles9973]

As a veteran of the Crossfire and Crash maps I can atest to the deadliness of the RPD, especially with the Red or Blue Tiger camo applied.

[@TheYamitaven]

I reap in crossfire

[@mcladrifter]

MP5 for me on crossfire. What system were you on?

[@ThePckupelan]

This the key of crossfire 😁

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@Hulk Hogan I already forgor 💀

[@pebbles9973]

@@mcladrifter PC, always PC.

[@volcanicus3459]

Went to a military history show a few weeks ago and somehow ended up talking to a member of the DevTeam for Arma 3. He told me about MACV SOG veterans that he interviewed for the game, one of whom carried a chopped down captured RPD. He also described how this guy quite literally learned to dropshot the VC, COD style, and talked about how he used to sit on the range diving to the ground and firing; he practiced to the point where he could land two to three shots on a man-sized target from 30 yards before he hit the floor.

[@nandoman4769]

The MACV SOG veterans where truly badasses. When you read about the crazy things that they did it literally makes Hollywood and video games look tame in comparison. In this video they interview some of the Arma devs and some of the veterans that they consulted for the game. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eITQmI2kfr9-ias At one point the veterans talk about how they would often go out with small units of around 8 to 12 men to ambush and kill small formations of around 200 marching NVA soldiers.

[@rdg665]

Nah i smell Bs

[@okforsureguy6668]

@@rdg665 even NVA veterans have confirmed that these guys and their air support were devastating

[@m-seb]

Man was practicing the Max Payne drill

[@RasputinReview]

I have seen some North Korean military drills, and that is how they use it too

[@csmimaging]

The RPD is the first MG I ever shot. I was about 12-13 and my uncle had a gun business, and brought it out to the range one day. It was fuggin sweet dude.

[@Athiina-0]

Most American sentence I ever read

[@rtomas47]

@@Athiina-0 It would be even more american if it was something like M60.

[@Texasmule]

​@@rtomas47M2 Browning

[@Womb2DaTomb]

Lots of love for the RPD. I used it extensively in the fields of Modern Warfare.

[@godzeus9702]

Wiping out the team of 4 and their vehicle.

[@LexPena]

I'm also a Modern Warfare veteran. Actually gearing up for MW2 as we speak.

[@Womb2DaTomb]

@@LexPena thanks for your service 🙌

[@mjfranchek8769]

I used it with foregrip in mw2

[@robertkeaney9905]

It was a great weapon back in MW2. I still remember putting a thermal scope on it. And using it as a sniper rifle to take people out from across the map. Good times.

[@joe-the-op]

5 hostiles, 15 hostages 20 bodybags Mission Accomplished!

[@colbunkmust]

still more successful than the Nord-Ost Siege.

[@joe125ful]

Hostages are optional.

[@claytonno2571]

@@joe125ful one may say DLC even..

[@jimvac77]

It's their fault for getting captured.

[@dibingsdibingens8463]

Smells like Beslan

[@dirtyski1114]

I was once on the receiving end of an RPD in Afghanistan, the speed at which the guy could run full speed carrying that thing was insane. If he were packing an PKM like we were used to seeing he wouldn’t have survived after the first belt but that dude was like the flash.

[@roymercer441]

That and they can run up mountain or slop like a damn goat with its ass on fire.

[@ElBach1y]

that's badasss

[@darrenegan3891]

@@ElBach1y yes its so badass to be nearly killed for no serious reason other than someone elses greed, and to kill for it too! guy deserves a medal /eyeroll, i know a "gangster" whos killed 3 people aswell hes so badass too! /eyeroll

[@Adamant1993]

@@darrenegan3891 you have no idea what those people sacrifice so that you can sit comfy on your custom computer chair and dish out internet justice. My father served the Canadian forces for 28 years in the infantry, got in during the 80's, back when soldiers didn't even have human rights. What the fuck do you know?

[@darrenegan3891]

@@Adamant1993 that was exactly my point they are used as cannon fodder for other peoples greed your reading comprehension is poor

[@henrygill5550]

RPD - Rapid People Destroyer. One of my all time favorites with the barrel chopped and stripped of bipod and other accessories. Typical Soviet design - made for the mission; simple to use and maintain. Like the AK, it is extraordinarily reliable in all conditions and fires anything that it can feed - no matter how corroded.

[@Playbound]

Raccoon Police Department 🦝

[@karateswords11]

Realvistic punishment device is a name only the worthy remember

[@armel6157]

I prefer the PKM : Perfect Killing Machine

[@spawnpoint111]

RPD? RIP.

[@elinelai1891]

This gun was ahead of its time with this foregrip designed for C-clamp

[@demonhanzohattori]

I was just thinking that 🧐

[@FishFind3000]

“Grip Clamp C” ™

[@ClitoridectomyGroyper]

@Hulk Hogan sus profile

[@bigredwolf6]

The C stands for Commie

[@themanfromthesouth8697]

@Hulk Hogan same

[@rabidtarg]

Well, RPD parts kits probably WERE cheap... right up until the Flannel Brigade put on their Onward Research recce rigs and went out to acquire every last one. Good times.

[@carrisasteveinnes1596]

Nah, still plenty out there, just look to the third world.

[@viscache1]

Guess who the armories of the future rebellion will be? The same patriots that filled their gun room with collectible weapons for investment only…but who, in a pinch, will come through just like they always have in our nation’s history

[@jack6116]

Wait what are you talking about

[@rabidtarg]

@@jack6116 If you know, you know. Garand Thumb knows.

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​@@rabidtargcontext? I'm new here... tnx

[@storytimedavidcollins2897]

Thanks again for an excellent video. I’ve tried to buy a semi automatic one for PTR before and my son in law talked me out of it because when he was working for Black Water he was pinned down by 5 of them for several days and was the only survivor of the group of contractors that he was with. He said that he was forced to crape and pee himself because he just couldn’t move without getting killed. He left Black Water right after that. I had heard a story of a WWII veteran that was pinned down by a pair of MG42’s so I more than believed both of them. Thanks again

[@Take-aim-and-reload...]

I played as Pvt. James Ramirez and finished the mission "Exodus" on Veteran with an iron-sighted RPD. It is a fun LMG to use in the campaign.

[@MRWAXMAN]

Real veteran right here I salute u

[@jayjones4387]

I was a former machine gun dealer. RPD my favorite belt fed machine gun. Ahead of its time. Not a sustained fire weapon, but great on the assault or ambush. No belt flopping in the mud/dirt, lightweight and mild recoil. A realistic effective range.

[@mardiffv.8775]

100 % I agree with you. The Russians gave their RPD-operator only 300 rounds/ 3 belts on a mission, so the barrel would not overheat too much.

[@andromedagalaxynebula5751]

You had a gun store?

[@teru797]

@@andromedagalaxynebula5751 arms dealer... you ever watch lord of war?

[@andromedagalaxynebula5751]

@@teru797 yes. War dogs and lord of War.

[@LongTran-em6hc]

Great machine gun, just not an effective suppressing weapon in the traditional sense of a machine gun. They are still in active service with the VNAF, together with the RPK.

[@pixythegunner]

RPD here in poland is often modified to resemble MG34 for reenactments

[@archeverything]

That’s really interesting. Reminds me of seeing some SKS’s dressed as Chauchats in certain reenactments or the M60s dressed as DShKs in Red Dawn. I love those “make do with what you got” gun substitutions for the LARP.

[@baneofbanes]

@@archeverything in Starship troopers for some reason they dressed up M2’s as Dushkas.

[@baneofbanes]

@Ruska the FN Mag is an upside down BAR with an MG42 belt mechanism.

[@pavlosemenoff1415]

In Russia as well.

[@Estebang98]

Its awesome how you manage to say what you want to say without even saying it explicitly you dont brake any rule but at the same time you brake very single rule. Damn im impressed and thankful for your existence!.

[@SquishySquid88]

The sound of the RPD is so iconic and recognizable, that I could of sworn that you were using a sound effect over the video while you were shooting the RPD. Jeez. I suspect that the RPD is the most used sound effect for any type of automatic weapon in media.

[@xxxlonewolf49]

Listen to an M60 sometime

[@SquishySquid88]

@@xxxlonewolf49 M60 is just as iconic too

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[@horacegentleman3296]

"Could of" Read a book.

[@jason200912]

How does it differ from the rpk sound

[@droganovic6879]

You've done what I've asked Brandon Herrera to do. You got an RPD and reviewed it! Just need an RPK and a PKM and you'll have beaten him at his own game! You can do it Garandthumb/Mike, i believe in you! 😀

[@drunkslav]

pretty sure Garand daddy already did a review on the PKM

[@Timshady1986]

I believe we can meme Garand Daddy to this win.

[@kunaiguywot]

@@drunkslav yeah 3 years ago

[@moxx_deez_nuts]

Pkm goes hard in mw2019

[@slobodanstojanovic8125]

You from Montenegro?

[@jameskazd9951]

Such an iconic weapon, really cool papa thumb got to play around with it

[@Legal-104]

Man i love your content, im going to make sure my bell sends me all notifications so i dont miss any vids

[@adammound1982]

I don't feel recoil, i only feel stepping over people.

[@izicwindsor7987]

Lmfao!

[@dabeln1]

With enough practice you won't feel that either.

[@izicwindsor7987]

@@dabeln1 it's funny but true

[@randomguy-xp7se]

Another problem solvable with power armor

[@slayer4501]

Hey I'm gonna add that to my book of quotes

[@josephrighter7790]

The chopped RPD was used by MACV SOG in Vietnam and was notably one their favs.

[@kekistanimememan170]

Made sense to use enemy weapons when your in a place the US government doesn’t have troops in.

[@nickjohnson710]

@@kekistanimememan170 🎯

[@jazzb97]

@@kekistanimememan170 Makes ammunition supply a lot easier for the hungriest weapon in the squad

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

this could also partly confuse the enemy

[@joekurtz8303]

Eldon Bargewell MACVSOG

[@animalkings7489]

Love that Red Alert 3 music in the intro skit it's really the cherry on top

[@tprdfh51]

While marking time in Jan-Feb 1979 waiting for my "recruit course" to start I was detailed on a number of occasions to work in the RhSAS armory...what a treat! Row upon row of every type of Soviet designed weapons (including the RPD) lined the armories gun racks. Only drawback was we were instructed to never accept a dirty weapon when squadron members turned in their arms before going on R&R but being a lowly "recruit" I was in no position to argue with any of the ouens and hence, I spent a good deal of time cleaning and oiling everything turned in to the armory!😮

[@Darktician]

Once again, another video intro that can't be called inauthentic or inaccurate. That's exactly what happens when you give Sergey the RPD. That's how it's used. That's what it's for.

[@GarandThumb]

SERGEI PLS

[@bigredwolf6]

Remember. No Russian.

[@FailCrew1256]

@@bigredwolf6 Remember. No toxic.

[@dmtaboo_truth7052]

I need a Sergey scav in Tarkov, like right meow.

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@@GarandThumb SERGEI Y U DO DIS

[@squantosquats1465]

* Mike giving us good advice about hydrating * Micah: this does it better and faster. Mike: * visible disappointment *

[@micahmayfield]

I must make his life difficult when I can

[@Weimerica8841]

@@micahmayfield Thank you Micah, very cool!

[@glennllewellyn7369]

Hah!

[@rowddyone3570]

As a stay as home wife… back in my call of duty days, every map was a RPD map!❤️🤤

[@wootle]

Another great video thank you , really enjoyed! Also @ 2:35 nice to see the gaming reference! RPD makes a fearsome noise! What is the closest Western equal to it? M60?

[@KimballPrecisionRifles]

The RPD packed on BO2 town survival was the vibe in 2012

[@Token_Black_Guy]

So was the hamr

[@AtomescheBaron75]

@@Token_Black_Guy bro I had Hamr and Scar, both packed, made it to round 32, died

[@KimballPrecisionRifles]

@@Token_Black_Guy yeah the hamr was OP. So was the judge or python packed. One shot kills to like round 25.

[@KimballPrecisionRifles]

@@AtomescheBaron75 round 32...yikes bro

[@Jerry_Mtz20]

You took me back to a time where I can say I was the happiest in life. Man how grateful I am for those sweet memories! BO2 will hold a special place in my heart

[@asiberiantiger188]

This thing was unnecessarily fun in cod 4

[@KINGRODP]

Best Gun in the game IMO. Just took too long to reload!

[@TheMrseanster67]

it was goated in MW2 as well

[@KINGRODP]

@@TheMrseanster67 Yes. The Best LMG in that one IMO was the MG3. Then the RPD.

[@undisputed1one]

@@KINGRODP in mw2 I rocked the m240 with a grip. That was a solid setup that not many people knew about. RPD was more badass tho.

[@ol_smokey9370]

@@undisputed1one my brother in law and I would play 1 on 1 with M60s with thermal scopes and the magnum 500 as the side arm. MW2 was such a good game!

[@weslar7]

Charlies’ chemistry with the Thumb is great, he should be in more videos

[@turdgoblin6113]

I would absolutely love to see you do a video on the DP-27/28. That would be kick ass. Or even a video on the yugo m49/57

[@FeralGinger]

Shot a full-auto RPD for the first time in Poland at the start of this month, I immediately started uncontrollably laughing after clearing the belt, these guns are still the most bat-shit crazy fun!

[@jackdaniels_lxix]

Where ?! Im in poland rn

[@joe6167]

In Warsaw? There's a range called PM Shooter that has two of them ;)

[@jackdaniels_lxix]

@@joe6167 damn , i was in warsaw a month ago

[@joe6167]

Oh and @FeralGinger : hey ;)

[@FeralGinger]

@@joe6167 haha yeah that's where I shot it! Was a great session!

[@NiXx2863]

RPD is literally just the goofy grandpa of the PKM and RPK

[@mantism.d.8363]

PKM yes, RPK nah. RPK is just a fat AK. Bulged trunnion and heavy barrel is the only difference.

[@scottmorgan133]

@@mantism.d.8363 RPD is an upside down AK with an open bolt and belt fed 😂

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

@@mantism.d.8363 PKM can also considered an AK, and it has nothing to do with the RPD

[@scottmorgan133]

@@hoppinggnomethe4154 the RPK replaced the RPD as the Soviet LMG. PK/PKM are GPMGs.

[@roguereaver634]

RPK replaced the RPD, PK/PKM replaced the DP28/RP46

[@Robert53area]

As a former 240 gunner, I always wanted to get my hands on an RPD. Just to try one out. I prefer the hand over, instead of scooping the butt stock. I do the same when shooting bolt rifles too though so. Habits.

[@Holycow94WoW]

My all time favorite classic belt fed. Fav modern is probably the Negev. Also, now I know what my next part kit will be after my Galil

[@jaredsowers8630]

'All hostages killed' Russian Spetsnaz: "Mission Accomplished"

[@Palach624]

Much like the ATF during Waco

[@kameronjones7139]

@@Palach624 yes but the ATF mission was to kill everyone the spetsnaz mission wasn't

[@baneofbanes]

@@Palach624 that’s never stopped Russian Spetnaz before.

[@gutsfromcriminalintent]

One important thing that people forget about the RPD its the fact that its design is from 1945, and there are unconfirmed reports of it being use at WW2 (much like the IS 3 tank), and they still somewhat modern and definitely usefull

[@tomaszotto2250]

Hello mate i dont get the name is this the gin we called in Poland "pepeszą" especially the one with the plate like mag ??

[@kosjakmosjak7356]

@@tomaszotto2250 ручной пулемёт дектерёва

[@jonathanbaird8109]

@@tomaszotto2250 That would be the DP-27. Both the RPD and DP are Degtyaryov machine guns.

[@MrThomasMooroff]

@@jonathanbaird8109 I guess he meant PPSh-41)

[@napalotFPS]

@@tomaszotto2250 Pepesza sounds like ППШ or PPSh (Romanized) which is different from the one with a plate like drum mag on top. The one you're describing is also an RPD but the older one (DP-27).

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Thanks for the info!

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[@texastacticaltrainingcente6549]

Finishing my posty RPD this week. Once that's done I'm mounting a thermal and suppressor to it for a pig hunt behind the range!

[@rybaneightsix5085]

So happy to see Racoon City's finest finally getting the recognition they deserve.

[@ohanailo7743]

Yeah, kinda of has that, “Guardian of the Galaxy feel to it.”

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[@rockbutcher]

I've put several thousand rounds through a real Mongolian Army RPD and the only hitch I found was with the non-disintegrating belts. They are great if taken care of, but of one gets a slight kink in it from abuse, it will cause a stoppage that you cannot clear simply by re-cocking the action. You have to open the body cover and manually advance the belt.

[@sdivine13]

Just pull the belt qt the same time as you cock it

[@jspec-vz3mc]

MongoRian.

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[@rabbit1535]

During my basic training, I was issued the rpd. It’s heavy at first but when i fired it. It was so delightful. I served in the Vietnam people’s army

[@Porkleaker]

I really appreciate the fact that you pronounce Garand properly. lol30-06 is a beast of a round. Could you do an episode of that and 88mm shells?

[@TrisMil]

I particularly appreciate how we get to witness the dust cover peace'ing out in slow-mo at 00:58.

[@blake790]

If the Ak is an upside down M1 Garand, and the RPD is kind of an upside down Ak. Does that mean the RPD is an M1 Garand?

[@jimbob465]

Yo, that's some plausible shit right there!

[@UncleBaconMan]

STAY RIGHT WERE YOU ARE.

[@anthonygiaconia7880]

Well played.

[@williambell7763]

Ak is sideways m1 Garand

[@misterm5011]

More like an upside down BAR 1918 with the belt fed 7.62×39 round option instead of 20rd full powerful 30-06

[@sad_knight1827]

The Red Force music in the beginning is fitting!

[@briandix4633]

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[@117TheWolf]

Still can’t believe no one’s made an RPD-esque set of AK handguards to really channel that Capital Wasteland Xuanlong vibe.

[@christopherlng753]

I know someone modified an ak to look like a Chinese assault rifle irl. It’s functional and was used in an April fools video from forgotten weapons

[@canadianbacon9819]

Check out forgotten weapons video on his channel of the type 93 assault rifle that is the actual Chinese assault rifle used in fallout 3

[@zelpyzelp]

@@canadianbacon9819 Bruh that was just a custom gun, the Type-93 isn't real and that video was pretty obviously an april fools joke

[@canadianbacon9819]

@@zelpyzelp I know ;) lol, it wouldn't be much of a joke if I spoiled it would it. but that is still pretty cool right

[@zelpyzelp]

@@canadianbacon9819 Ohhh okay, fair enough lol

[@airsofterion3530]

I was a machine gunner for 2 years back in the Albanian Amry and the RPD is amazing man

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[@Maven-220]

Hey Michael. Love the videos. Just curious… I’ve noticed you very rarely ever run a foregrip/handstop. Do you prefer not to use 1 and why? If you don’t mind. Thanks.

[@nemicofitid3617]

My grandfather when he did military service in Albania brought one home (obviously unloaded)and showed it to my father as a child

[@Annonistrator]

Gotta love those KZbin compliant 25 rnd belts

[@ohanailo7743]

The RPD, can still tag you out to 800meters every time and all the time. Enjoyed this broadcast immensely. The Vietcong fought to the death on numerous occasions with the RPD. It was the dread in the jungle, because it was such a light deadly ambush weapon.

[@badideagenerator2315]

the scam bots have changed recently

[@mnacmatt4]

After so many videos. We have got to see a good close up of that old jeep lol it must be cheese by now. Remember some of the first vids with it!

[@elcidcampeador9629]

Such a lovely sound

[@Raptor091288]

It's *fully* semi-automatic and uses multiple special 25 round belts linked together.

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[@phantom-star3050]

Probably one of the most distinct looking lmgs not to mention one of THE coolest looking.

[@valthonispaladine7999]

"There are hostages in the area!" Fuze: "I don't see how that's my problem."

[@cat-xr1if]

Got to love the chonk crisp sounds it makes

[@Crangaso]

Love the Patriotic Comrade music for the intro & it's pause for the reload. Synchronizing the beat to the bolt firing is 👌

[@chuckdaduck7412]

It’s not a hostage, it’s an acceptable casualty

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[@versoarmamentcompany]

Great video

[@angelarredondo611]

Ha love maika, the comic relief off-screen in a serious video

[@CoryTrapp]

Other notes on the RPD. The flap locking action is the little brother to the DShK, if you look at both locking systems you'll see they are basically identical. Your belt boxes appear to be missing the anti-rattle spring system, which sprint tensions the belt in the box to quiet it down. The belts come is two basic styles, tabbed and extractor groove retained. They can be mixed, but the tabbed are much more finicky to reload. 25 rounds sections are most common, but 50 round sections exist. There are 5 basic models, a couple of which have folding charging handles rather than the fixed pin on the version you are using. The safety is interesting, where forward is safe and in typical Russian fashion, locks the bolt so it cannot be charged when on safe. The tab is well places for a right hand shooter to flick the lever down and back (180 degrees) and you end up right on the trigger. The bipod locks at a 45 degree angle when gripped. providing a nice handle for marching fire, which brings me to my next note. The major downside to the gun the the tight hand guard and fixed barrel. It was not at all uncommon to set the RPD on fire after a belt or two of rapid fire, anything exceeding the 80 rpm sustained rate. Literal marshmallow roasting, campfire quality flames. Still and all, a quite capable LMG and something I really enjoy shooting and bringing out for the Foreign Weapons classes.

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[@ghost101049]

Mr. Trapp, you seem to know quite a bit about the system. What are some good resources you recommend for study?

[@worldoftancraft]

Yet it's written DŠK

[@AW-sg9wd]

Cory, I have found a bunch of the old Russian, German, Polish etc operators manuals, repair manuals etc. But unfortunately I have not found anything that is printed in English. But I did find the DSA Arms owners manual that was interesting but didn't get into any of the good stuff. But I would have figured that the military would have a Technical Manual like they do for pretty much any American issued weapon and many other Foriegn Arms that a soldier may encounter in the field. But I have not even found anything on the RPD like you can find for the SKS, or the AK47 platform that covers pretty much all of the important information. But given your wealth of knowledge on RPD do you have any suggestions on what some good information sources one could find such as a US military Technical Manual or whatnot that one could pick up? I have a RPD that actually functions well but I do not shoot it that often since you really don't have a decent parts market let alone a repair manual. So it is essentially a safe queen since my original parts supplier and service guy has retired and its been around 6 years now since he shut his MG shop down. But he had that old gun running like a top for the last few years he was in buisness and he was a wealth of knowledge for just about any of the Warsaw pact and Soviet designed weapons system. But I would go into the shop and before I knew it it had been several hours. He was also a military surplus and history buff like me and was always pulling out various gear and tools that he acquired. He even had the various Russian MGs cutaway models displayed around his shop. But unfortunately when he retired he was selling pretty much everything off besides his private collection but everything else was available from unbuilt parts kits to all of the old mg systems. I ended up grabbing around a grands worth of parts and belts. I just wish that I could get some good manuals and history books to increase my knowledge and repair abilities. So any advice on sources for the manuals, books and other information would be greatly appreciated.

[@Eroc556]

Go to ebay…..

[@terminator9099]

Great channel, really top quality content, thanks guys !

[@MichaelLeichtML]

The C&C Music makes it so much better!

[@davidv.3135]

I have been behind the RPD many times. I love it!

[@bobskywalker2707]

I think my favorite version of this gun is the modified version the SOG guys made in Vietnam. They cut down the barrel, and increased the size of belt. One of the interesting side affects of cutting down the barrel is that it increased the fire rate of weapon.

[@SledTillDead]

This also removed the front sight post making accurate shots impossible. Truly a baten zone only weapon.

[@ahole5407]

This video is his code to let everyone know that their squad needs a LMG and that this is the cheapest and easiest conversion to make that happen. Well done 👏

[@scowler7200]

What are you guys getting ready for?

[@Asonunique23]

​@@scowler7200the ATF wont stop alone

[@Paladin_Mc]

I've only ever heard this gun in video games and I don't usually trust the sound design for obvious reasons. But this gun SOUNDS amazing!

[@carrisasteveinnes1596]

Fired RPD and RPK in Angola in the late 1980's. Fired them much....Great guns, reliable as hell and a lot of fun. Very light also.

[@NosamRegnilloz]

"This semi automatic RPD utilizes special 25 round belts for the purpose of this video" I love it

[@text4896]

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[@bocefusmurica4340]

Over my head. I need to go back to bed.

[@TheDeviant_2038]

I was gonna go to sleep, but as soon as I see Garand thumb upload, it’s time to watch, no matter what

[@TheDeviant_2038]

Garand thumb is a Fallout fan 😮

[@jacobperry7040]

Love the C&C RA3 at the beginning

[@richardlopez-bj1iy]

I like the whole command and conquer song and the beginning

[@-Minuano-]

I love the RPD, RPK, & PKM/PKP + their variants. They all look so rugged.

[@welkingunther5417]

I think rugged sums up almost all Russian weapons in general

[@johnmcclain3887]

"If you have one these, and you're super sad" you simply don't know what you want! I'm a retired Marine, been retired 25 years, it remains one of the finest light machine guns ever made, based on being on the receiving end. I've always preferred belt fed over mags.

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[@jacksonthompson7099]

Shot a post sample RPD a local shop built, that thing for 7.62x39 had abit of bounce and was abit jarring. I figured the original recoil/bolt spring is almost worm out.

[@Cmoth040]

It's videos like this one that confirms the wisdom of amplified headphones with surround sound and solid bass response. Music.

[@breadman32398]

I got mine for like $2500 a few years ago. Kinda want to cash it in now, but I also love having a brick simple belt fed and it would be difficult to replace.

[@007DEAD]

I sold mine, it had feeding issues. Tried all the tricks and even different belts, upgraded to an m1919a6

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

DSA right? That thing is the bomb. It's too bad they aren't producing it anymore. The go to belt fed these days is the Fightlite MCR upper. It's 3x the price, but it has everything you need for an auto rifleman role (also low key easy to turn into an open bolt select fire for free men who don't ask permission).

[@robboss1839]

As usual great video. I love when you check for a reset on machine guns.

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[@oldsgtjoe]

In my 23 years in the Marine Corps, I have been on both ends of RPD its fine weapon system is in the right hands and is still in use by many countries and their militaries. RPD and its big brother PK, MG are still on today's Battlefield

[@michaelm9211]

Dad advice is great. Sometimes it’s nice to be reminded of something I know, but am not doing the best on.

[@EzekielD69420]

Fell in love with these guns in CODMW, I've since owned two. My first was an Armalite swiss RPD in semi-auto and I'm currently building an Egyptian model with the ATF special. Still have a barrel burn scar from the 1st time I took the swiss one to the range, good times, fun guns.

[@Undeadsloth94]

The one in CODMW has to easily be one of my favorite MGs in COD and IRL history, though a real one (really any firearm) is beyond my budget atm. Really nice that you own one!

[@FinnishUncleSam]

atf special 😂

[@AndrewBrowner]

what is the point of a light machine gun thats semi auto...

[@davedavidson4203]

Had fun using this in Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction in the ancient times.

[@DerptekofGoochland]

Just recently visited DS Arms' outlet store in IL; known for their US-made FALs but apparently they did civilian RPDs at one point too. They had a display model, fully bubba'd out with rails and a buffer tube, and the barrel was maybe 10" at most. Looked radical but man I bet it's fun to shoot.

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[@ryantabak7269]

Garand Thumb can you do a video on CQB, like ar-15 10.5 Vs 9mm etc MP5 MP9 etc variants on why certain platforms are used for certain situations and hear your opinion on it please?

[@TheLoneTrombone]

Hey Mike, as part of your survival series can you cover flashlights? Looking for one I can put in an EDC bag that will see me through everything

[@TZLVredmist]

Love it! Should have mentioned the flap lock system, it's as simple and robust as it gets.

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[@Scott-gs1ep]

I applied for a machine job years ago (before I had any significant experience in machining), but I was a SAW and 240 gunner. But the guy Frankensteined RPDs and 240s together. Shit was crazy.

[@Patriotgal1]

I'm pretty sure I built that RPD. Wade's Guns, up near Seattle? I later made an "updated" version that only lacked a quick-change barrel to make it THE perfect LMG. I ran many 1440 rd cases of CHEAP ($79/case) ChiCom ammo thru them! 5 cases in one day, that was a HOT gun!

[@user-cb1gf1vj6b]

Love this class

[@goldenknight007]

There was one in the Iraqi arms room in Ramadi WRIPS police station and I always grabbed it off the shelf and held it. Something about the M249-ish vibe of it just "felt right". Fun to shoot. The 'chopped' RPD reminds me of the airborne model of the 249. Shame it didn't see more use. Love that there are other fans geeked out about it.

[@kenz2756]

If a Russian says they found one in a Ukrainian police station i doubt their comment would have any likes.

[@yaya_is_real]

@@kenz2756 no shit the western corporation has a bias for a western army even tho it aint the topic

[@kenz2756]

@@yaya_is_real This is more so a ridiculous double standard of the general western public. Western exceptionalism, the west can invade anyone they want but Russia does so and they get all the hate. Heck the sanctions put by the west has created economic demonstrations and protests all over the world.

[@AbdulRahman-bi1nu]

No buddy you picked it up to kill civilians and plant the gun on their dead bodies to get away with your war crimes we know that tactic

[@unterhau1102]

@@kenz2756 of course. Westerners are hypocrites. Americans especially so

[@jakeb3980]

This gun has a special place in my heart because of Call of Duty Black Ops 2: Zombies, It was my favorite LMG in the game and was a really solid choice on all maps it was featured.

[@ricksmith7232]

Hell yeah man! Running trains with it was the best! All you needed was this and the ray gun and you were set for high rounds

[@DzianisPuchko]

Blyateaful work Sergey! All hostages anihilated!

[@Predalien195]

Always wanted an RPD, but by the time I was able to afford one they became unaffordable. Plus, not being full auto would be a damper on the fun factor for me. Still wouldn't mind one overall though. It has some pros over something like an RPK and certainly a lot lighter than a PKM.

[@humansvd3269]

I used to own one. It's heavy, takes forever to load a belt, and the trigger pull sucks. It's a self enforced 1 shot per second gun range Fudd fire mode. It's a cool collector item but unless a better, faster semi triggers made, not worth it.

[@christiangraham4579]

No way this man found a real RPD to show us!? 😮 ❤

[@ryanlong4021]

Internet

[@dinkledord7026]

@@ryanlong4021 based and timmy turner-pilled

[@DerHossMeister]

Loved everything about it, except the non-disintegrating belt and no quick change barrel. Absolute favorite LMG ever....Stoner 63!

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[@Gunbudder]

the old upside down AK. on of my friends was a civilian contractor in Iraq and this was his carry. he was a medic, but when he needed to be shooting or at least holding a weapon, it was an RPD for some reason. i have a hilarious picture of him holding one standing next to his buddies who have regular AKs

[@jmanj3917]

Damn, Brother, were you Trying to fully strip the sear with those 3-round bursts? Lol