Worlds Most Missunderstood Gun

[@exoticdagger1666]

Who else was like just shoot it already

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Exotic Dagger That’s a different video. It’s called,”Calico M100”. I uploaded it a week ago. Shows this thing shooting and it’s reliability.

[@xaviercanada7452]

Exotic Dagger me

[@The_Pariah]

Dude has to keep talking or he won't hit the 10 min mark to get extra money. Duh. EDIT: I just realized the words "Calico M100" aren't mentioned until 1 min 15 sec into the video. Max Heaspace9mm purpose leaves it out of the video title and description in an attempt to clickbait his video. Even worse, the video is 12 minutes long and not a round is fired. This is the exact kind of KZbin user I would avoid subscribing to.

[@marageo4213]

😰😥😪😭

[@callsigntracer7537]

@@The_Pariah if you could point me to where he said the gun was going to be fired, i would agree with you, but this video is explaining why he enjoys the weapon against popular opinion of the gun. he covers the entire weapon in the video making not a single point of this video "just to hit the 10 minute mark." there is also another video of it being fired, for anybody that doesnt want to skip through a long video to find the firing section. dont judge a video just because he didnt fire the same gun in two videos.

[@frankdn109]

Actually it looks more like a pressure washer.

[@wailinshreddings7780]

Lol

[@kreoskeroh7726]

holy fuck that made laugh

[@TroutCRAZY]

LMAO it sure does

[@eddyraye5825]

Good one. Best comment.

[@herberar]

You' re right ! A few touches of yellow paint and it is almost a Kärcher !!!

[@stevenmitchell6347]

The Calico M100 .22 and 950 9mm are both given a bad rap by people who don't understand them. Proper loading, cleaning and lubrication is CRITICAL, moreso than most other arms but not excessive. Thank you for pointing out the positive side of the M100!

[@arthur1543]

I have had an M100 for over 20 years and, I love it. It is one of the most accurate 22lr rifles that I have ever shot. I believe that most problems are from poor (low quality) ammunition. I've always used high or hyper velocity ammo. Great video

[@linkmasterspitz]

Arthur same here, was a early buyer and love it.

[@isaaclopez3161]

I knew I recognized it from Spaceballs!!

[@davecrupel2817]

Isaac Lopez xD

[@patrickedmison5710]

They were black though not painted silver

[@donaldcheezits438]

Space balls yeh

[@metayerman]

I always thought they had cool guns in that movie.

[@Shkunk1]

I like it BECAUSE it looks weird.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

shkunk1 That’s a very healthy approach. Many people are skeptical of new ideas or designs that go against the “status quo”. I did a shooting video of this where I compared it to a Ruger 10/22 and talked about the issues of gun design and people’s comfort levels. It’s called, “ Calico M 100”.

[@EliCohen4283]

just like me and my girlfriend :(

[@SupesMe]

Just for silly Trivia: This thing was used in a Dolph Lundgren Movie Decades ago called "I come in Peace" a Alien Drug Dealer carried it. Hilarious Film

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Supes Me Wow! Thanks for passing that along. I will look that up. I tried to catch all of Dolphs films back in the day.

[@jonathank7394]

I remember that movie!

[@porkchop9190]

It was also in 48 hours with Nick nolty and Eddie Murphy

[@levileviathan6133]

Man that movie was crazy drain your brain ! I come on peace tweeep. Crazy spike and tube thing

[@jacksonnra1856]

They played tag with cds in that movie :)

[@delroku]

These are some good aesthetics, but sadly the gun even jams in it's own comercial. But it's not all bad news. The Mac 11 has a conversion so you can use calico mags on it.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

J.R Isidore I didn’t know that! That would be an engineering challenge to say the least.

[@delroku]

I think it practically inverts the mechanism, but it looks pretty fun to shoot.

[@alexdurst5745]

The most misunderstood gun is the AR-15

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Alex Durst It is indeed a very misunderstood gun. The thing I understand about an ar15 is that it’s awesome. But some disagree.

[@alexdurst5745]

+Max Headspace9mm lol yes it is awesome

[@jeromezp]

Max Headspace9mm I think there is the opposite problem, especially after those nasty school shootings

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

JeromeZP An awesome tool put to the wrong use.

[@randybutternubs4647]

JeromeZP I can probably kill someone with a rock so I say we ban rocks! Let's also ban chairs, cars, scissors, compasses, and bricks!

[@MrBrad777c]

One of the best channels I have ran accross in a long time. You have me buying a PAK9.....and I subbed! I will probably make a video myself on the PAK9 and will credit you and your channel if I can remember! Excellent work brother!!

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Brad C Hey thanks man! You made my day!

[@carlosandleon]

Brad C no offense but i'm always astounded by your country's love of guns, i mean jesus christ.

[@MrBrad777c]

Thanks Max!

[@MrBrad777c]

None taken Carlos. Not everyone has to love guns like we do.....or be watching gun videos. Thanks for stopping by and watching this gun video and leaving your feedback.

[@carlosandleon]

Brad C amazing gun though

[@mguerrrero]

I respect all guns. In fact if respecting guns was an olympic sport I would get the gold medal

[@mr.almond6318]

all guns are equal

[@LLAMASinNEED]

M Guerrero RESPEC

[@secondswell]

+Google Chrome verfied “goggle foogle face” you can respect guns but they sure as hell are not all equal

[@fakenews6133]

Google Chrome verfied Wrong. Some guns are more equal than others

[@mr.almond6318]

what is a gun??? I need google for this one

[@doggonemess1]

I remember when these came out. I was probably 9 or 10 and wanted one so badly. I figured that the innovations would make their way into other firearms but like you said, industry resists change, even when it makes sense.

[@Spore1018]

The pistol version of this gun is the one that's really bad.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

SporeTech Yeah I’ve never had the opportunity of firing one of those. Seems cumbersome for a pistol. Love mine though.

[@Spore1018]

Max Headspace9mm it also is the one with the magazine sight

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

SporeTech Ah! I’ve never seen that one in person. So there is something to that rumor. Thanks for clearing that up!

[@Spore1018]

Max Headspace9mm thank you for the friendly response

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

SporeTech Hey, being friendly is what it’s all about! Thanks for watching!

[@BoomchacleV0]

someone should make a 2.7 mm Kolibri version of this and make it have 500 rounds of ammo

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

boomchacle Haha! I would be first in line for that!

[@BoomchacleV0]

however, because I live in california, I think that it would be restricted to 10 rounds... sigh

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

boomchacle Which absolutely ruins these firearms that are designed for high capacity. Kind of defeats the purpose. But I suppose that’s the point of these regulations. Making the fun of firearms pointless.

[@BoomchacleV0]

that's not really why the regulations exist though. its more because the people in power think that if more people have access to ridiculously awesome guns, more people will use them badly.

[@fakenews6133]

boomchacle Im pretty sure that the only thing californian politicians actually believe is that looking busy and smiling for the cameras gets them reelected.

[@citizenVader]

They used it in many other movies, and I kinda always waited for it to become a thing, but it stayed under the radar.

[@citizenVader]

Looks durable, and I love the design

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

@@citizenVader I’ve got four of them and they are very durable and well made.

[@citizenVader]

@@MaxHeadspace9mm the only thing that is a little bit tricky for a enthusiast, is the weight loss as you said, but that's just muscle training or a compensation that matters. Loved the iron sights on it, especially you don't need too many tools, and that's always a feature for a old dusty marine..

[@citizenVader]

I believe i saw it the first time in dark angle with dolph lundgren

[@citizenVader]

I have always had a thing for intelligent loading procedures, and it seems they have solved a lot of wear and tear, by the fact that you can un tention the spring. That's simply genius level thinking.

[@supercrossedup2873]

The Doug Demuro of guns.

[@dipshiit7]

Supercrossed Up I wonder if it has an unlimited, 30,000 mile, bumper to bumper warranty

[@chrismorse3862]

then where's his eyeliner

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Anthony James Quirk is a quirky word. The more you say it the quirkier it gets.

[@engrknight2210]

here's why this gun worth 100000$😂

[@giordanosilva8336]

autotrader.com/oversteer

[@mattmccalister3474]

most people are talking about the calico 9mm, not your rifle

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Matt McCalister Yeah. I’m interested in one of those but I’m on the fence. Any opinions? Good? Bad?

[@AMRIV]

All the problems I've heard of involved the magazine, but I've only seen it demonstrated with the 9mm. It's possible those problems only exists with 9mm, or they might have worked out the kinks since then. Or maybe you got lucky with the manufacture of your .22, but I'd put that as the least likely. Would be great to hear if their 9mms are now reliable.

[@45lc48]

terrible, ive never fired a 22 one, but the 9mm jammed like nothing else, tried to many mags, cleaned with a subsonic cleaner, different lubes, tons of different ammo and so much more. it was junk.

[@45lc48]

but dont get me wrong. i regret selling it. love odd guns

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Mighty White Integra I’ve heard stories like that. One thing I would ask is was it used when you got it? These things are notorious for being tinkered with and modified because guys get the idea of making them full auto and it doesn’t work then they dump it at a gun store. But if you got it New I think Calico has a really good service record. I would contact them. It should work well. Don’t give up till you get it reliable because they are a lot of fun.

[@THEZMANIKAN]

A 12 min video and I didn't even get to see him shoot the gun:(

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Zac Rosprim I did a separate video for that. It’s called “Calico M 100”. 😉

[@THEZMANIKAN]

+Max Headspace9mm Cool I gotta check that out!

[@geraldwashington6114]

Zac Rosprim because it’s not a gun. Lol.

[@paulmiletch8158]

Zac Rosprim Wtf talk about 2nd base

[@ulrichkalber9039]

@@paulmiletch8158 who is on first.

[@akhelundar931]

i agree. i think if the jamming/misfiring issue was solved it would be a very successfel firearm. high capacity, low profile, an alright cartrige, easy to use, etc.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Frost Bite Yes. If people took it very seriously and minded the details I think there would be plenty of happy customers with this. But the truth is that for most consumers it’s simply too complicated with too many details. And if someone forgets one small thing then the result is inconsistent performance. Plus most people just want to plink and use cheap ammo to do that and this rifle hates cheap ammo.

[@L4ND.SH4RK]

It has been solved; clean the damn gun lol

[@gnisnot]

You run 500 bullets through any .22 long semi auto rifle and it will start jamming up...

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Ed Tee Amen!

[@blue_ridge_shooting762]

I've had the chance to shoot a Calico in 9mm and I get why people say it sucks, it was fun but in like a novelty sort of way, the mag broke when we were shooting it. I think the downfall on the 9mm is the mag.

[@420JackG]

_Trav_ Cole that's the Achilles heel of most "innovative" firearms.

[@tacomas9602]

I don’t understand why every innovative gun in this style has a horrible magazine...

[@420JackG]

I think feed systems are the age old problem with firearms. That's why once you have something reliable and efficient it sticks around. Think about it: the revolver is still popular and it's magazine is essentially unchanged since it's inception.

[@bradykirk9932]

Technically a revolver solves the magazine problem by not having one. A revolver has multiple chambers.

[@420JackG]

I guess cylinder would have been more accurate terminology.

[@prepperskills7223]

“He shot my hair!” “Those are the guys who stole our uniforms!”

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

prepperskills Haha! Nice!😆😆😆

[@dragonsword7370]

If it's reliable to fire without jamming before 120 rds I'm pretty sure you have just made me choose my zombie rifle. Tanks!

[@TomTreeMan]

Careful dry firing with a rimfire, they will let go at the most inopportune moments, they’re not as forgiving as centerfire firing pins that you can dry-fire all month long.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

TomTreeMan Yeah. Thanks for the gentle reminder. Some guys literally come unglued after they see me do that. But I only do it for video demos. I think the trigger is one of the most important features on a gun and if I find a good one I can’t resist showing its grace in the video. Nothing like a demo to get the point across. I never do it any other time. Thanks again😉

[@seuqram7]

What happens when you dry fire with a rimfire?

[@blaze4487]

seuqram7 firing pin can and will hit the breach which causes either the firing pin to break or the breach to chip

[@hardingdies7888]

Nice, honest review - I'm going to check it out as I'm a BIG .22LR fan.

[@bowdimohawk]

Airsoft hi cap for real steal

[@Bradderzz]

You should make some airsoft videos!

[@tank4024]

heheheeh

[@mediamattersismycockholste562]

I no longer watch gun videos to watch the shooting. I watch gun videos to watch the design. I've got a machine shop, and I enjoy doing 'homemade' custom builds. Yeah, yeah, I can't sell 'em, but they're legal to build (as of New Years 2019!) and I'm getting to the point that Democrats attempts at limiting our gun rights is really starting to scare me, so.. time to crank out more projects on the mill! :) And I would recommend that you all do the same. I've never shot one of these, but I remember when they can out, and I always got a kick out of the magazine design. Now, imagine that magazine, in the front of a short HK G11, with a custom caseless ammo :) woot! Anything is possible!

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

MediaMatters IsMyCockHolster Good advice. Making guns is awesome! you’ve got me thinking🤔.

[@mediamattersismycockholste562]

@@MaxHeadspace9mm www.amazon.com/Shotgun-News-Gunsmithing-Projects-Book/dp/1934622540 Check that out. Worth it's weight in gold.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

MediaMatters IsMyCockHolster WOW! Thanks for the link. I checked it out. Looks pretty amazing. Possibly life altering🤔. May have to buy this.

[@blairbuskirk5460]

Ha good luck duplicating the lock work for that near mythic kraut space magic . By the way historically speaking Republicans have proposed and passed more firearms restrictions than the Democrats look it up , it was Republicans that passed the NFA , the only gun restrictions passed by Democrats was the 90's era assault weapons ban which unlike the NFA had an expiration date.

[@mediamattersismycockholste562]

@@blairbuskirk5460 That totally explains the heavy handed anti-2A gun laws in places like New Jersey, New York, and California, ESPECIALLY California, and Democrats attempt to try the same thing in Washington State. As far as the G11 goes.. there is less to it than a IBM Selectric Typewriter, if one can understand how a manual or late model electric typewriter works, the G11 is no big deal. It's all just metallurgy, motion, and timing. Especially timing.

[@mikewalker6549]

Straight forward, honest, common-sense rifle review! Can't say I have ever seen, let alone heard of, this rifle. Found the review very interesting!! Will be on the lookout for one at gun shows!! Not sure I would buy one, but definitely want to look it over first-hand.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Mike Walker There is also a pistol version of this that uses the same 100 round helical magazine. It’s the largest capacity pistol in the world. I need to do a review of that sometime🤔

[@pulseweld]

looks like the mag was too complicated for the casuals in the chat here.

[@charlievance4004]

Pixel_Geist I've seen videos of antifa and they can't even load it

[@srjohndeans5508]

Junk gun

[@kitchenjail3546]

Same reason why the M14 was adopted by the US Army instead of the AR-10... The filthy casuals at the ordinance department just weren't ready for the AR yet

[@hekkenschutz]

If there are that many haters of the gun you'd think the market would be saturated with used ones

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Jon H Very good point! Yeah I don’t see them very often. But I think it’s likely that many people who are critical exaggerate their knowledge and experience with it. But what think is really happening is that people want a gun to look like a gun and they don’t take this seriously.

[@magnificentbastard2311]

It maybe because not many were ever sold

[@ToryuMau]

... Probably because people who actually own one of these babies know better, it's not what it looks like. It's generally the people who haven't had the joy of holding one in person who presume it's not serious. >):^/

[@patrickedmison5710]

hey were quite expensive compared to a 10/22 in the day. I think I paid $380 for mine when you could get a 10/22 for $90 Still have mine after nearly 30 years and if kept clean does not jam. One thing he did not sho is how easy the barrel is removed from the action (easy to clean) .

[@batteredskullsummit9854]

i would see them all the time at gun shows in Tulsa

[@kennykhalil7887]

I like the honk it made when releasing the spring tension. But seriously nine milli you did a hell of a good job on this one bud. I actually want one now!!!!!

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Kenny Khalil Haha! If you like this video you should see it shoot! That video is called, “Calico M100”. Very fun gun. 😉

[@darkknight4537]

0:05 "I've ever run acrost.... "

[@ryanhurley4608]

Looks pretty badass in my opinion

[@princessmolestia9819]

--Is it true the calico can hold up to 100 rounds?-- Holy shit, Gmod taught me something!

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Princess Molestia Yes it does. I’m uploading a shooting review next week with this rifle. Lots of fun. Lots of capacity😉

[@GoalieStrings]

i didnt know oss suppressors made a magazine for 22's

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

GoalieStrings 😆😆😆

[@A_real_brick]

Oh mah gawd you said suppressor not silencer you smart cookie

[@clifforddavis8518]

At roughly $700 idk. I could see maybe $200 to $300 but not any more for a 22.

[@joshclingermayer6091]

clifford davis they have the pistol one at my pawn shop for 250 because nobody wants it. Haha.

[@imscary2]

Good video, the gun was also used in the movie "I come in peace" Im happy that you got one that works, I first had one in 1993 and it jammed every 3 to 6 rounds due to the spring in the magazine.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

wampa hoth Yeah. They’re great for fun when they work. And mine works really well. I suppose I’m lucky but it’s a really old one from the first year of manufacture. Maybe the new owners let quality slip or something. Who knows? Anyway neat design but too fragile to trust my life to. That’s what my AK 47 is for😆

[@imscary2]

How is the 9mm version? I heard they were much more reliable.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

wampa hoth I have no experience with the 9mm version but from the comments people have left it appears that the consensus is they aren’t as reliable. I may have to get one and find out. I usually have pretty good luck with getting guns to work reliably. As a general rule of thumb 9mm is known as the easiest, most reliable round to feed.

[@fortj3]

A friend of mine has Calico 9mm and .22 pistols. Both of them are great.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

fortj3 Great to hear something positive😃. Many people say negatives about Calico but I love mine. I’m uploading a shooting review next week with this rifle.

[@yesac101]

Ive got a liberty 2 and other then being kinda neat its doesnt run for shit

[@tobiasgreler2207]

20 years ago , I've saw or red about the calico. I'm in a backwards (imbecile) country if it conserns firearms/laws . So thanks for the info (still in producktion) One thing : 22rim fire or centre fire. And the price efcourse. [e-mail] .

[@MageryGuy]

Owned one for years. Loved it. It was stolen and scrapped. Shame. Funnest 22 I've ever shot.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

MageryGuy Yeah. That’s a shame. It’s an experience for sure.

[@setback4908]

Agreed! Definitely lots of fun.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

M R You’re the first I’m telling- a while back I told myself if this video hit a million views I was going to celebrate with the acquisition of a Calico M100 pistol. I’ve always wanted one to go with my rifle. So I will be doing a review of it as well once I’ve had a chance to get used to it. It arrived last week😎

[@setback4908]

@@MaxHeadspace9mm congrats!!!

[@deputychief441]

Great review and video. Very informative and honest! Thank you!!

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Lynn Hancock Thanks for the encouragement😉

[@hoodgames1551]

I wanna see someone bump fire this boi

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Sebastian Miranda it’s in the intro to all my recent videos. I did a video showing people how to bumpfire a lot of different guns including this one and KZbin took it down saying it was “inappropriate”. So I used part of the clip in my new intro. Any of my recent videos you can see it in the beginning with the music. Last of the clips in the intro.

[@The_Voluptuary]

World’s Most Misunderstood Spelling of Misunderstood

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Cameron Wethly Haha! Nice 👍

[@ionceateapinecone]

"gee that looks familiar" "it was painted silver for the movie Spaceballs" "Yeah, there it is."

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

ionceateapinecone 😉

[@aarontimm5886]

I've always loved these guns. you shouldn't dry fire rim fires though

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Aaron Timm But that shows just how important my viewers are! You can be sure that the only time I ever dryfire any of my 22s is when I make a video for the purpose of education. I'm also incredibly impressed by the trigger on this rifle. Just couldn't resist sharing. Thanks for watching!

[@brasstard7.627]

Aaron Timm it depends on the gun. Some 22s aren't made right and will dent the barrel but some are just fine with dry firing like my Beretta 21a which has no slide lock back but the firing pin cannot hit the chamber. My friends Daewoo DP 52 which is a Walther pp copy has an odd firing pin that has an extra piece above the part that hits the rim of the round that stops it from smacking the back of the barrel.

[@nightstryke]

Aaron Timm is right, if you want to dry fire you should use snap caps. Yes they even make them for rimfire 22LR.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

nightstryke Yep, and of course there's the poor man's snap cap, a fired case.

[@ericking4072]

Vulgar Display of Truth-In accordance with old school,true.However having recently purchased a Ruger10/22,Ruger says dry fire away,impossible to harm it,for there's zero interference on mating parts in the chamber,so there's that.

[@hectormorales5306]

That's a muzzle brake not a Flash hider. Your description of how it functions proves that when you control recoil you are describing a muzzle brake when you hide the Flash with elongated spines you are talking about a Flash hider. There are muzzle devices that do both or try to. But there is a clear difference between the 2 concepts. By the way I love your channel I still have learned a lot from you

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Hector Morales Thanks! And I am learning a lot from you too!🤔

[@kathrynck]

Actually, since it only vents upward, it would be considered a compensator rather than a muzzle brake. (although the two are related, and many muzzle brakes incorporate comps, and many comps incorporate some muzzle brake, and they work using the same concept). side thought: to be fair, the fin-like shape of the comp would also work extremely well as a flash hider, preventing muzzle flash light from exiting towards the ground/sides. In rifle calibers flash hiders are extremely pointless, but in a carbine firing 22LR or pistol ammo, a flash hider like this could work very well.

[@Leonardokite]

Ohhhhh, you said a dirty word....."bump fire" I love your show more quote: "Many of the most innovative designs through history were met with ridicule. Einstein said "true ingenuity is often met with resistance from mediocre minds". This is also true in the gun world." That is a truly awesome and innovative gun. Kind of spendy, but I think well worth it. Unfortunately at this point I've already made a splurge of gun buys since after the first of the year assault weapons like a 10/22 (cough cough) will require special hoops to jump through. Maybe one more!!!!! One of my purchases was a Ruger charger since it is just plain lot of fun. And of all things, the other is an AR 15. Never really needed one or wanted one, but I feel I need to make the move. Plus I know it will be a lot of fun also. Love your videos Max. This one just popped up in the recommended videos. KZbin finally got one right.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Leonardokite Haha! I hear ya. Yeah I made this video back in the day before the “KZbin gun laws.” Back when they observed the same laws as our country protects like capacity and full auto, scary features and bump fire. Now they make up their own laws but that’s ok. They have every right to encourage what they want to and discourage what they aren’t interested in supporting. Millions of channels out there. As for expensive- I agree; if you’re gonna pay $700 plus for a .22 it had better be magic. Or at least have features that are extremely important and rare. But there are a few other $700+ .22 rifles out there. And this is my personal favorite. But I think you’re on the right track! Every household needs an AR15. ( you can bump fire those too with practice). We just have to know in our hearts that even though the anti gun crowd thinks we all must be closet mass murderers we have a right to life, liberty and the pursuit of that which makes us happy.

[@boomhower4731]

Looks weird but an interesting cool gun for sure . Ive never seen this gun until now.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Boom Hower I did a shooting demo called, “Calico M100” if you want to see it in action.

[@boomhower4731]

@@MaxHeadspace9mm cool i will check it out. Thanks .

[@averyworon2504]

Dude looks like Steve Buscemi

[@cryo2156]

And kind of like Michael Rosen

[@ezralord4901]

Crap now I have to find one! I have to have it! This is the first of your videos that I have watched, but I already sub'd. I see another of your video's titles, and I see that you like 22's. Most people have mostly negative things to say about 22's, but I love them. Great video.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Ezra T Haha! Thanks man😉. Btw- I did a shooting review of this and compared it to a Ruger 10/22. That video is called, “ Calico M100”.

[@MegaFrogfrog]

Fun fact this gun was actually used in Star Wars.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Big Bubba It’s true! That fact really is a lot of fun😆

[@JW...-oj5iw]

Was it Boba Fett's ?

[@MegaFrogfrog]

John Worrell no boba fett’s gun was actually a flare gun! The calico was used for the “CR-2” which the Wookiees used It was also used in episode 1 apparently for the Naboo Security Forces

[@Kinny313]

Space balls

[@lupusvenator4701]

It was an M960, not the M100

[@spacegremlin9972]

I want that calico

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Flowing Dragon It’s from the first year of production. I see them come up on Gunbroker pretty regularly and everyone I’ve talked to that has one has liked it. Costs a little more than a Ruger 10/22 but it’s got features galore!

[@bikebuilder8567]

I have one and would trade for a nice 9mm long frame.

[@DavidSunshine]

Great video and informative! Good look at an interesting gun ;o) I saw another video where someone was shooting the M-110, that one was smaller and more like a pistol, it had the rear sight on the magazine, so that's probably the one people complain about, since it moves around a bit. Thanks again for the good video.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

David Sunshine Thank you for the compliment! It’s great to hear some positivity. Many people get upset that I would claim this is a good rifle!😆

[@AllisChalmersMN]

Do a range video with it.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Shadowgt That’s a great idea. I will do that in the spring. Thanks.

[@oldaccount5477]

M4+Bizon+P90+M16+spas-12+glock-??=This

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

TTH_AwesomeArmy Mmmmmm... pretty much! 😀

[@oldaccount5477]

Max Headspace9mm 0_0 THANK YOU FOR RESPONDING.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

TTH_AwesomeArmy Hey that’s what I’m here for😉

[@TTiger86268]

Owned a calico in the 80s, it went off on its own laying on a kitchen table with safety on and no one touching it. Took it out afterwards to unload it, and it finished the other 99 rounds in 2 seconds fully auto, took it back to dealer next day.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Sounds like it was possessed. 😬 If I really want to be safe I keep mine un wound with an empty chamber.

[@Aliyah_666]

Why was it loaded on the kitchen table... I'm not trying to be an ass but jeesh dude that just sounds unsafe. Plus with a round chambered...yikes... Just doesn't seem wise in this case in my opinion.

[@asulliv1954]

I've seen a lot of guns in my 64 yrs and I am a Army Veteran but I have never seen or noticed this Rifle but for the price I wouldn't mind having one,are they on any State Ban list being a 22 with 100 round clip?

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Augustine Sullivan Oh yes. Any state with capacity bans won’t allow it. And to my knowledge there is no way of modifying the mag to only accept 10 rounds. Haha! I wonder if you ditched the mag altogether and fed the rounds into the chamber one at a time if that would make big brother happy😆. But seriously California’s strict laws forced Calico to move out. Actually it’s more involved than that. The assault weapons ban put them out of business and then when it expired the new owners moved the company to Oregon. And they are making these to this day. Problem is Oregon lawmakers ( or should I say “infringement” makers) are pushing a bill now that if passed would be some of the strictest gun laws in the country. God help us.

[@asulliv1954]

Max Headspace9mm I hear you The Second Amendment is strictly non existent as far as States go,one State you can have Gomes and other States you can't,bullshit!

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Augustine Sullivan Seems like if you are one of the “United States” you should follow the Constitution. I don’t know. Maybe I’m just crazy!🤪

[@htomerif]

A lot of states make exceptions specifically for .22 tube magazines. California is one of them. Its kind of hard to limit magazine capacity on tubular magazines when you can just put shorts in. But no, there's no exception for this beer-can magazine.

[@cob.9831]

Yeah it's not cheap or easy to find I want one too

[@omened888]

if I remember correctly this is made in Oregon..but I've seen a lot of videos that have issues with this gun like having to cock it every round shot.. idk man I seen what i seen but I don't have any bias but I don't think it's the best gun or carbine a it seems too be overly complicated which if you know guns the less complicated the better. I'm glad you like it but it seems that their are a lot of gyms that fail I love guns that are mad in my state but Idk if this one is worth it but who knows. I see them at gun shows all the time maybe I'll try one

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Typhoon Ninja I did a video titled, “Calico M100” and it’s a shooting review so you can see it is possible to be reliable. It is ammo picky though so I think a huge percentage of people’s trouble with it are human error like wrong ammo choice or lack of cleaning and maintenance, improper loading and winding etc. but I agree that a self defensive gun should be simple and this one is not simple. And btw, yes it’s made in Hillsborough Oregon 😉

[@johnlawrence9957]

It was born and made for a number of years in Bakersfield,CA. Calico moved out of Cali because of the state's onerous "assault weapons" laws

[@omened888]

@@johnlawrence9957 funny how Cali and new York are the only states that seem too follow those laws I can understand NYC cause it's filled with populated cities and their isn't a real good area too own or shoot guns but California I don't get cause their are deserts and all sorts of areas too be able too shoot.. idk what you can or can't shoot probably not a lot but up here in Oregon the cops refuse too take guns away from lawful citizens so they stopped a while ago.. Anyway thanks for the info.. it's a shame California made it hard for this company hope they are seeking well.

[@user-lf3wr8rh7r]

Maybe the guns are mad because they gyms are failing?

[@skrrtycurty1606]

when you pulled out that gun I said and I quote "the the fuck it that?"

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Curty Cat 1538 Haha! It’s definitely unusual looking. 😆😆😆

[@levileviathan6133]

So thats where north korea got their mags from .

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Levi Leviathan Legend has it that Mikhail Kalashnikov was a frequent visitor of the US in his later years. He made many friends. One of which gave him a Calico and he took it back to Russia. Not too long after the Bizon was born. Coincidence? I don’t think so! Then eventually the North Korean soldiers started sporting a really big version of the Bizon that was an ak74 variant. Coincidence? I don’t think so!

[@Marween]

That’s a pretty cool gun! It’s like the P90 or like pp19 but has .22 as ammo. Now I kinda wanna see a P90 with a .22 as ammo. Haha

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Maui0895 That would be cool. I hope in the near future the p90 has a version that shoots 22. Much cheaper than 5.7x28 and can you imagine that mag would probably hold at least 100 rounds!

[@tcscorner3028]

Maui0895 i have a ps90 best gun i have ever bought so then i went out and got a fn 5.7x28 pistal

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Maui0895 You know that’s an awesome idea! If such a firearm existed I would want one.

[@jonathanwright1742]

when everyone is paying so much attention to the AR15, it's refreshing to see that people have appreciation for a .22LR, which is my favorite round.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Jonathan Wright .22 is fast, it’s plenty accurate, it has decent range and it’s affordable and available once again. What’s not to love? I probably have more pure fun with .22 than any other round!

[@ciciro6]

Thing looks like a high point and a m16 had an ugly baby. I want one.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

ciciro6 Haha😆 that’s hilarious!

[@quanhuxu9392]

Bizon?

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Smol heart Bizon grandfather. Watch “North Korea’s Unique AK Part2 “ and see the story of how they are related😉

[@JackCarver10]

People talk s*** all day, without knowing a single thing about the topic. It's on rare occasions that someone says something real and profound. I would be soooo glad to have a gun like this.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

JackCarver10 It wouldn’t be my first choice for a home defense weapon. But it would be one of my top picks for a family fun plinking gun. Especially if a person feeds it really high-quality ammo.

[@m.f8655]

Even if it's good it's embarrassing to shoot it in the range

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

like my comment or you will die Haha! Well I guess it takes a lot to embarrass me. Usually when I go to the range I take this along with an assortment of AKM’s, AR 15’s and Glocks so it’s not like I don’t have any “respectable” firearms😆😆

[@HolyGarbage]

You must be very insecure.

[@m.f8655]

@@barnuklbarnum4528 yeah

[@kasper7574]

Sadly this thing is completely ineffective against body armor, unlike the blasters from star wars...

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Kasper Fox Works really good when you set it for “stun”.

[@BigDaddyBouncer100]

What's the best ammo that you have found for the Calico?

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Remington Thunderbolt is my fav for this gun. And strangely it’s not an expensive round. I do get a couple duds in a bulk pack usually due to loose manufacturing tolerances though. But if you want the very best reliability, CCI all the way. And Aguilla is good too.

[@BigDaddyBouncer100]

Almost a year later I can say that CCI Blazer ammo is the best I have found for my Calico. She eats it like it is tissue paper with no issues. The only problem I have is that no one (even Calico) won't sell more mags to me (my state sucks).@@MaxHeadspace9mm

[@natemcelroy2546]

1:04-1:06 😂

[@ianmacfarlane1241]

He was clearly going for the laughs - either that or you'd never see it at all.

[@Legitpenguins99]

If they rechambered this in 9mm, this could have a niche as home defense PCC or maybe a carbine in the back of a cop car. Think about it, that drum could probably hold about 50 rounds of 9mm, which yes is massive overkill for anything realistically foreseeable for home defense, but if you've seen the round count for police shootouts, it may be a viable option. My entire idea though is pretty much just a poorer designed SA PP-19 Bizon, but I doubt they will ever be a option unfortunately

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

deadfishbrohoof Actually you must be a prophet. This design was originally created to get police and military contracts. This company specializes in pistols and long guns with 50 and 100 round variants in both 22 and 9mm. All from helical fed mags. So everything you said is true to the purpose and design of this firearm. I’ve often thought that with one of these a person would be prepared for pretty much anything. As for the PP19-Bizon that design appeared soon after Mikhail Kalashnikov was given one of these Calicos as a gift by an American shooting buddy. So the Calico predates the Bizon by about 20 years. 🤔

[@bjmaguire6269]

It's easy to say something doesn't work 'right' when it works different then one expects. Keep up the good work:) P.S. #1 good function, #2 good price, #3 good looks;)

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

BJ Maguire Agree!

[@supervortex8363]

i lov the coleco

[@MrFang333333]

Sold

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

MrFang333333 Then you’ll probably like the video where I shoot this thing. It’s called, “Calico M100”

[@Cypeq]

when a 'flash hider' has an opening only to the top... you can guess it's actually >muzzle break< and it's there to dampen the recoil not hide a flash. The bottom cuts have a purpose, they reduce weight and help cooling muzzle break.

[@boocchihitori4450]

Hahahahaha Head space 9 mm.....

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

shashi thapaliya 😉

[@selfprotectionessentials4930]

Headspace22.....hmmm I wonder if we can get him to do some trick shots like Plinkster22

[@josiahb2355]

Put this gun in pubg but automatic

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

JosiahB235 Calico makes some full autos. But they are only legally available to first class citizens. Not me unfortunately😔

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

JosiahB235 Great idea. 👍

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

TheWastedViking A first class citizen as I’m using the term refers to a government employee. Because people who are working in the government have far more rights than us citizens. And the laws reflect that and bear it up as fact. It’s unjust and unconstitutional but true.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

TheWastedViking Yeah. It’s a term I use but I’ve never heard anyone else say that. I’m a Constitutional scholar and most people in the US really don’t pay attention to the abuses of the laws of our country by our government. It’s my little way of opening up a conversation. Thanks for watching and for the conversation. 😉👍

[@connormccoy6844]

Hey max great video!!! I honestly never used a gun in my life in any way shape or form, but if I were to get one I'd use it for target practice or just for fun then I would probably get that one.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

berzerker852 Thanks😀 It’s funny how style is a factor. There’s plain guns and guns that are very stylish like this one. That’s probably why movie makers like these. But it’s all part of the fun and shooting the Calico is an experience like no other. Probably why so many kids love to shoot this. Thanks for watching😉

[@Leonardokite]

Jumped over here to refresh my memory.....congrats on your million view baby!

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Leonardokite Haha! Thanks man. I don’t know if it’s the title or the content. Maybe it’s my beautiful face🤔. Probably just KZbin wanted to throw me a bone. 😉I seriously doubt it’s anything I did. Just luck.

[@joshables9161]

I didn't even know that this gun even existed. Looks like a neat gun I would like to own. Thanks for sharing!

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Josh Ables Thanks for watching😉. A couple weeks ago I uploaded a video of me shooting it if you are interested. It’s called, “ Calico M100”.

[@foofoo3344]

Always remember guys, function over form. It doesn't matter if your gun's ugly as fuck. If it can outperform a fancy looking gun, just use it. The deadliest weapons throughout history have almost always been pretty scary to look at.

[@squidcat11]

how could somebody not like that gun? looks like an awesome add to a gun collection!

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

squidcat11 It’s so conditional based on what people are comfortable with. If people like innovation, uniqueness, sci fi movies and cool gadgets they would love this gun. If they are old school hunters, like the look of their grand pappys hunting rifle and feel like anything that looks even remotely military is scary to them then they will hate it. Different strokes. I did a shooting review and comparison video of this Calico with my Ruger 10/22. It’s called, “Calico M 100”. I talk a lot in that video about why people like one or the other but usually not both.

[@mrharvest]

Mazda RX7 of the gun world. Thanks for posting this!

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

mrharvest Haha! Yeah that’s kind of true now that I think of it!🤔 very good observation.

[@quazimodo1973]

wow!! i want one... looks great for varmit huntin!! awesome video.. very in depth!! cheers

[@silencedogood880]

I have one of these, and it is really fun, shooting cans or targets at 50-100 meters. Just the sites it comes with are accurate enough to pop soup cans at 100 meters! When I bought mine, it was about $150 US, and I have put maybe 10,000 rounds through it!! The 100 round mags are the GREATEST, when you learn how to load, and manage the spring!! You can store the mags loaded, to capacity, and not worry about spring fatigue, as you can release the spring, for storage, and then just charge it, when you go shooting!

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Silence Dogood Preach it brother!😀

[@thomasdarby6084]

Egads, my ears!! Not from gunfire, but from your intro music! The sound on the narration was so low I had to crank it up... then came the music! I thought I was at a rave party, where I could really use this thing to silence the music.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Thomas Darby Haha! Sorry😔. This was one of the early attempts at video editing and it has a few rough spots. We’ve since learned how to balance the sound levels.

[@chadpunte1731]

It's like 80% cool and 20% inexcusable design choice. Definitely interesting.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Chad Punte Many bold visionary designers came soooo close to changing the world in their own way. This thing is a huge leap of faith in that direction. A leap for the stars that only got to the moon.

[@JCDadalus]

you sold me at 100 rounds. This thing is like a little sci fi gun for realz.

[@Wildhare-uo5vj]

I had one of those and loved it! People just don’t understand that it needs to be cleaned often. Even the magazine needed to be cleaned and lubed with graphite.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Greg Ball Yep. And I recently acquired an M100 pistol! Very excited to have the pair I’ve been wanting since I got this rifle. It’s a great system. Shared mags, huge capacity, light weight. What’s not to like? I’m looking forward to doing a review on the pistol soon.

[@Wildhare-uo5vj]

Can’t wait!

[@richyyyyyy97]

If the feeding system were actually operational i would purchase one. Always stood out to me

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Rizzy rick It’s hit and miss( literally). Mine works flawless but a lot of people report that they have trouble with theirs. I suppose if you bought one with a 100% guarantee you could see if you got a lemon.

[@fakenews6133]

"Hey honey, could you hand me the pressure washer? I left it next to the Calico." Aannnndd thats how my insurance rates flew so high.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Fa Kenews 😆😆😆!!!

[@primaldebow]

i love the idea behind the vents on the top of the muzzle it forces the gasses through the top to help counter whatever recoil there would normally be my guess is that your could use similar vents for other firearms to a similar effect

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

primaldebow Yes. It’s a pretty common practice with larger caliber rifles. I even have a 12 gauge shotgun that has one and it makes the biggest difference. If I shoot my Ruger 10/22 it doesn’t jump much more than this Calico but it’s considerably heavier so I’m guessing that helps keep the recoil energy at bay.

[@L4ND.SH4RK]

As soon as you said 100 round helix clip i thought, "bet it has problems feeding after 40 or 60 rounds, wait... We can add more spring tension? Brilliant!"

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

CLeeP1983 Did you watch the shooting video? It’s called, “Calico M100”.

[@L4ND.SH4RK]

@@MaxHeadspace9mm OMG. And a 9mm version? I think Calico has a new fanboy haha

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

CLeeP1983 Yeah. I’ve often wanted one of those 🤔

[@luderickwong]

In fact 9mm version of this gun was used in sf and swat team in the kicking door jobs when it was invented about 20 years ago. Does it have drawback? Yes, the magazine hold so much rounds that most soldiers lost count and forget to change mag. Believe it or not, soldiers dream of guns that have large mag, when they have it, they forget to change mag. Anything goes wrong? Blame the gun. Stoppage? Blame the gun, disregard the fact that they just fire 10 mags or more without cleaning. That is 1000 rounds. So be it they deserve to stick to gun design to hold a 30 round mag and have their pocket and pouch full of half empty mags.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

luderick wong Haha! You have a point! Too much mag can be a problem 😆😆.

[@crlcan8121]

When you have a weapon that looks like a lovechild between a pistol and a rifle, they end up getting mocked no matter how ingenious the design.

[@Anax100]

The school kid to dollar ratio gotta be off the charts for this baby.

[@dsandoval9396]

I remember as a kid my friend's older brother was talking about how his friend (both were older) had a calico. The whole time I kept thinking, "okay, so he's got a pretty cat." A few years later I realized he was talking about a gun, this is the first time I actually saw one however. Nice. Makes me want to get one.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

D Sandoval Haha! Yeah. The first time I ever saw one it was the one I have and I bought it right away. It had too many of the features I love in a firearm not to. The only thing I didn’t care for was the name. Didn’t make sense for a gun. But years later someone in the comments told me the name was thought up by the founder of the company and it is an abbreviated combo of the words California and company. Cali co. So I guess it makes a little sense if you know the reason behind it. But they later moved when California started getting abusive to the gun community where it’s lawmakers are concerned. First to Nevada then to Oregon. I bet if they changed to a cooler name they would sell a lot more of these🤔.

[@dsandoval9396]

Max Headspace9mm Ohhhhhhhh... That makes sense now. Unfortunately, I live in California. On this subject if you have time to respond... I'm looking to move eventually but am unsure where to move, I've lived in CA my whole life. Looking for conservative, Christian, (not going to lie) mostly white, accepting of Hispanics as long as they pull their own weight, god save me of kids that wear their pants like they have a diaper full of shit, 60% rural/40% city area (mostly rural and definitely not BIG city area), healthy job market, and cooler climates (can't stand HOT, especially humid climates). I know it's a tall order but I need a plan ASAP and any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

D Sandoval I have a similar history to your plan. I moved from Cali when they became too meddlesome and liberal to stomach any more. I now live in Oregon and like it very much in most ways. Pros- a tremendous variety of climates and natural beauty, low cost of living and gun freedom as well as a lot of really decent people. Cons- lots of gun hating liberals in the government who somehow always seem to be able to stack the deck towards their agenda despite the will of the voters. In Oregon I would say Bend and eastern Oregon are good places to look. Bend is affluent with lots of opportunity and generally pretty conservative values. Idaho may be an even easier place for you to find what you are looking for though. Washington state has a good economy but is terribly liberal in their politics and are becoming more anti gun all the time.

[@dsandoval9396]

Max Headspace9mm Definitely all good info and exactly what the stuff I needed to know. As it is I can't stomach this place already but I can't just move without a plan. Well, thanks for the reply and advice, it's definitely useful.

[@Makemericher]

I agree. Been learned on one as a little boy. Had it my whole life. Super fun!

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Nothing like these in the world. Very unique and special gun.

[@davidknight9709]

I bought one when they first came out. Very reliable if a bit particular for either hot rounds or heavy rounds though the ejector could break after 10-20k rounds. I think most of the complaints you have heard about Calico is actually the 9mm. They have the rear sights on the mag and are very ammo finicky.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

David Knight That’s probably true. Though I’ve heard people who have them and rave about them. This design by its very nature is more complex than others. And where there is complexity there will be an increase in user error and things that can go wrong mechanically. Pretty much the rifle itself is as simple as a Ruger 10/22. It’s the helical mags which provide a place for gremlins to hide. But as someone who’s taken them apart and fixed and maintained them I believe they can be conquered. It’s a great system and once a person gets used to it it has a load of advantages.

[@torjones1701]

I have loved the Calico brand since I first saw a Liberty as a teen in the movie "I Come In Peace" (mediocre action movie, but really cool looking guns for a teen!) I got to hold, but not fire, an M900 years ago at a gun club meeting. Always wanted to own one for myself, but heard that the older ones had serious problems, which was a major disappointment. I will say that I've heard nothing but good things about the new production, though what I've heard has been few and far between. I have always thought that what makes it so cool is that it DOESN'T look like every other gun out there. Kinda the same reason I love the P-90 so much, though there are lots of technical reasons for that too! Thanks for the video!

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Torrey Jones I agree. I did a shooting video with this called, “Calico M100” and compare it to a Ruger 10/22. But with the high resale value of these Calicos it’s almost the same price as buying brand new. I’ve spoken many times with representatives at Calico about new products and I feel confident that when the time comes for me to get my next Calico they will take good care of me and ensure that my purchase works as expected.

[@markcrockett4401]

One of my alltime favorite 22 rifles! They made a 9mm version of it as well in rifle and pistol variants with a 50 round magazine of the same basic design.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Mark Crockett Yep. And if I live long enough and they don’t get outlawed I want to have one someday😉

[@MrBardTard]

I've honestly never heard of a Calico M100 before. Neat.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Irrel Levant Yeah. A lot of people haven’t. They’ve had a lot of setbacks. So these aren’t produced in very large numbers. The assault weapons ban bankrupted the company and then it got going again after the ban expired but had to move out of California because California made anti gun laws that made it impossible for them to manufacture there and the company closed then was sold and moved to Nevada then Oregon. So it’s been a tough road for them.

[@markpro4813]

I own 3 Calico rifles, one in .22 two in 9mm. All run like a clock. But to address the rear sight issue the 9mm models do have the rear sight mounted on the magazine. On a very big plus side Calico still stands behind all their firearms will fix/rebuild at very reasonable costs. IMO this is a must have gun.

[@MaxHeadspace9mm]

Mark Pro I’ve never regretted getting mine. Kids and spouse love it. I love it. What’s not to love? I even like to look at it. It’s a famous movie prop! It don’t look like your grampas .22!