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@robertstein6247

Жыл бұрын

Your an amazing person.

@NickyYey

Жыл бұрын

Shak 12 video

@J-bear_66

Жыл бұрын

So glad he’s finally doing a grease gun video.

@pyeitme508

Жыл бұрын

Wow 😳

@Iamjava1

Жыл бұрын

can you do a review on a ar15 again? last one was funny.

If only it was still 15 bucks

@chiefkeef74

Жыл бұрын

I mean with the right metals you can

@jtcattanio

Жыл бұрын

If only😢😢

@pyeitme508

Жыл бұрын

Sad

@zackzimmer7167

Жыл бұрын

@@chiefkeef74 more like polymers.

@hoppinggnomethe4154

Жыл бұрын

With inflation, it should cost around $260. With higher labor cost and more advanced toolings, it should cost more than $260.

I love how every major country in ww2 starts out with finely machined SMG and ends with what is basically a toob and a bolt

@fatpad00

Жыл бұрын

Toob, lever, spring, magazine. Send it to the front lines.

@jennibaker3444

Жыл бұрын

There's a lesson in there somewhere.

@alecdeter1999

Жыл бұрын

​​@@jennibaker3444 KISS Keep It Simple Stupid Keeping it simple is always best might not be good per say but whenever thing comes together it's just good enough for everything

@shrek9789

Жыл бұрын

​@@fatpad00 yes porfect

@PabsEscobar

Жыл бұрын

Except for Germany which just had a finely machined toob and ended up with the kraut space magic stg44

My dad was a WWII vet & he always said the "grease gun" cost $22.00 apiece & not $15.00 & was made because too many "Thompson's" were getting lost at $200. apiece!

@whytho1690

6 ай бұрын

OOF

@danielcurtis1434

6 ай бұрын

No one talks about the weight!!! The Thompson weighed as much as full size M1 garand at 10-10.8 pounds. The grease gun was a hair over 8 pounds. I think people seriously underestimate the relevance of losing 2 pounds while also getting 30 round magazines. The magazine was a weak point, but it’s not like anyone was saying bad things about the grease gun??? Maybe people read grease gun abd just go home early???

@SuperEman500

6 ай бұрын

I've shot both, the Thompson felt better in the hands, i thought.@@danielcurtis1434

@barrag3463

5 ай бұрын

@@danielcurtis1434 wdym the mag was a weak point, M1 Thompsons were not issued with drums because they were too large an awkward to fit onto webbing and made a lot of noise when people were moving with them. If you mean reloading a mag in a combat area in general I can see your point

@Meddio2

4 ай бұрын

imagine misspelling "a piece"....twice.

As I got in the Army as a Tanker in 1988 I was issued a grease gun as a private. They were old then and were worn out. We had tones of run-aways. As they wear out they start to do weird things. Run-aways were the biggest issue but we also saw breach explosions and mag drops as a round was chambered and fired.

I remember walking into my local gun store and saw a grease gun, m3 i think, being sold for about $18,000. I told one of the guys behind the counter how ironic it was that an SMG that was created to be cheap and quick to manufacture costs nearly 20 grand now. He replied with "Oh, don't get me started."

@andrew3203

Жыл бұрын

And thus, you immediately started a gun company and became a billionaire?

@hrvstmn31

Жыл бұрын

@@andrew3203 Oh of course and everyone stood up and clapped.

@drenivitvitskiji1395

Жыл бұрын

@@hrvstmn31 I don't get it why is that so unbelievable? All that happened was an interaction between two gun fanatics

@dylanherron3963

Жыл бұрын

@@drenivitvitskiji1395 Right, like I'm a "gun control guy" (don't shoot me, (oh the puns)) and I didn't really see anything outlandish about that two-sentence anecdote. I can picture anyone at my local gun store pissed off about that fact.

@michaelsix9684

Жыл бұрын

I am amazed it lasted long enough to be sold in a store

My grandad was issued one of these to guard POWs with in WW2. He said they never trained with them, but were told to just point, pull the trigger, and hold on if they needed to. They ended up just playing cards with the Japanese POWs instead. 😂

@Snecho

Жыл бұрын

Lmao that's awesome

@hobosandwhich8824

Жыл бұрын

It's dope that in war, soldier's from opposing side's can still have fun with each other during peaceful moments.

@MrBottlecapBill

Жыл бұрын

That's literally the wrong way to use these! 😆 Good times.

@jaydenwhite1506

Жыл бұрын

That's amazing

@mathsethorus89.5

Жыл бұрын

Some of the funniest things I've ever read is how, in comparison to other forces during WWII, the US was downright friendly towards their POWs. German POW camps in Texas had people regularly doing commerce and work with the inmates, and the actual MONEY that the German soldiers earned doing labor in the local areas would often be donated into local charities. "You're supposed to make sure this guy doesn't escape" "Ok" (Proceeds to become best friends with the person he's guarding under threat of death)

We had two of these M3's on an M60 Tank in Germany in 1968; one assigned to the driver and the other to the loader. Each also came with a bag of sixteen thirty round magazines. We were told the build cost was $6.00. We were never allowed to shoot them but were issued boxes of 45ACP when Russia invaded Czechoslovakia for these and our 1911's..

They also had a very cool 90° curved optional barrel you could change out. Used primarily for the tankers to stick out the hatches and shoot enemy targets. "Twist and shout" comes to mind. They were used a lot in Vietnam.

@rhysmodica2892

4 күн бұрын

Like the Krumlauf? Did the American version work any better?

I was absolutely floored during the disassembly at how SIMPLE the construction of this gun was. GM understood the assignment when they got that one. Nice vid, Brandon!

@immikeurnot

Жыл бұрын

IIRC, Guide Lamp division actually cooked this up on their own after seeing how horribly over-complicated and genuinely not very good the Thompson was. And I mean that last part. The Grease Gun is a WAY better SMG just from a shooting standpoint than the Thompson.

@tenofprime

Жыл бұрын

​@@immikeurnot if you are going by looks alone the Thompson looks more refined as a gun but at the end of the day it is about how it shoots. That is what will make you more likely to come home.

@OutlawLotus

Жыл бұрын

@@immikeurnot yeah I can see that. It appears to be a really stable platform and that lower cyclic rate undoubtedly makes it easy to control.

@spartanipods

Жыл бұрын

@@tenofprime As someone who's gotten to hold a real Thompson before, that is one hefty son of a bitch.

@VisionSoundPDX

Жыл бұрын

Too bad they didn’t follow suit with their later endeavors.

As a loader and driver of tanks back in the the late 70's, I was issued one and had to qualify on it during AIT. Loved how simple it was to operate and easy it was to keep on target. I felt like I was Lee Marvin in the the Dirty Dozen everytime we went to the range. Have fun with it.

@WheezingCheetah

Жыл бұрын

Wow didn’t know they were in service that late, pretty cool

@captainboyband8442

Жыл бұрын

That's cool. I was just about to comment that I was surprised to learn my old man trained with these in the early 60's (but deployed with the M-14). I was always surprised to hear they endured that long, but to hear they were around into the late 70's is awesome.

@nunyabiniz3333

Жыл бұрын

Yep and it was still issued in the 80's. I always liked the grease gun it was fun to shoot and reliable.

@alexsitaras6508

Жыл бұрын

​@@WheezingCheetah According to Vickers, Delta was using them for a little while in their early days. Just look up Vickers grease gun and you should be able to find it.

@turdferguson9153

Жыл бұрын

@@WheezingCheetah My engineer battalion had them in 1996.

When I was in the Army.. we carried those same guns on our M88 Tank Wrecker in 1989

Had m3a1 in Nam. Absolutely loved that beast. Reliable and deadly, especially against the smaller Vietnamese.

FYI, the shoulder stock is designed to be used as a wrench for unscrewing the barrel. Press the stock button, pull the wire stock all the way out. Place the wires of the stock on the flats of the barrel nut and wrench away. It really helps when that barrel nut gets stuck.

@williamraino8528

Жыл бұрын

Also can be used to load magazines.

@martinswiney2192

Жыл бұрын

Was about to add that about the mag loader. I think even Ian failed to mention that in his video on this awesome gun.

@klasodeth

Жыл бұрын

​@Martin Swiney You dare doubt Gun Jesus?! Heathen!!! In all seriousness, though, Ian did mention it in his video, even using it to depress the follower of a Greasegun magazine the first time he called out the feature.

@jehoiakimelidoronila5450

Жыл бұрын

Don't forget the tiny oil bottle that has a nasty tendency to disappear

@just.donutssss

Жыл бұрын

They really thought of everything huh

Brandon is a great humanitarian, he didn't want the torso to have to go through those hard two weeks of pissing blood. Very kind sir, to put him out of his misery.

@Tigrisshark

Жыл бұрын

Also, he hesitated to shoot the rabbit much longer than that torso!

@sven_86

Жыл бұрын

the herrera coup de grace

@johngross8300

Жыл бұрын

@@Tigrisshark but was that little guy turned to run, . . . Already frangible dead. . .kind of sadness 😢

@captainmaim

Жыл бұрын

He also made sure the whiteclaws didn't suffer. Such a bro, even to the enemy.

It really is an engineering marvel. They told the car factory to make the cheapest most reliable SMG they could with what's on hand and they did.

When I trained as a tank crewman in 1970 we found that the two personal weapons tank crewman had were M45 handgun and the M3 grease gun. The M3s we fired had a tendency to raise at the front end during firing. If held side side-wise they would fire to the side. Also, the grease gun replaced the Thompson machine gun (Chicago typewriter) because they were cheaper, the soldiers that lost their Thompsons were not happy with the replacement, many refused them and asked for the M1 Gerand instead. This from actually talking to WW2 vets. I was lucky enough to have a WW2 vet as a father and many of his friends had experience with the Thompson and its replacement.

Fun fact, GM also made M2 Browning Machineguns. I know this because I was a .50 gunner during my first tour in OIF during 06-07, and the Ma Deuce I was issued had it stamped on the receiver that it was made by the General Motors brake division in 1942.

@jimmyrustler8983

Жыл бұрын

Made in 1942 and still going strong!

@douglaswickstrom6736

Жыл бұрын

And two separate GM divisions, Inland Marine, and Saginaw Steering Gear, made M1 carbines.

@williamalexander1863

Жыл бұрын

And singer sewing machines made firearms during WWII. It was all manufacturing hands on deck. They didn't even make new cars during that time for private purchase if I'm not mistaken?

@Liye49

Жыл бұрын

@@douglaswickstrom6736 The factory I work in now had a machine during World War 2 that made ammunition for the M1 Garand

@aj3751

Жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

I was a Combat Engineer as well. When I first joined the National Guard in High School (92), our equipment operators were still carrying these. Of course, we also still had the 90 mm recoilless rifle. You should get one of those.

@williamworth2746

Жыл бұрын

Yes isn’t there a insert that lets it fire 50 bmg

@pauln9297

Жыл бұрын

I was a combat engineer in the early 00s. Wish I could have carried this.

@Volti-Vagra

Жыл бұрын

not with that attitude there isnt >nervously eyeing numerous saws, drills and welders not... not with that attitude

@Alfs_Armory

Жыл бұрын

@@williamworth2746 the 90 mm? Probably, I didnt get to play with it much except to carry it on road marches. I went Active Duty shortly after IET and upgraded to modern weapons.

@millenniumman7461

Жыл бұрын

We are in a spiritual war. There are principalities of darkness in high places who practice the dark occult arts of summoning demonic entities to let loose in our earthly realm. These entities attach themselves and possess individuals susceptible to their influence to carry out evil acts to drive division among the American people and ultimately to undermine the freedoms of Americans. The 12 virtues helps to block, bind, and limit the influence of these "entities" specifically in the context of gun ownership. As more people understand and live by these virtues, we strengthen the angels among us and weaken the grip of the demonic entities over all of humanity.... THE 12 VIRTUES OF THE RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNER: HUMILITY: The quality of having a modest or low view of one's own importance. It involves the recognition of one's limitations, imperfections, and fallibility, and the willingness to acknowledge and learn from one's mistakes. A humble person is not overly concerned with status, recognition, or personal gain, but instead focuses on serving others and contributing to the greater good. TEMPERANCE: The quality of having restraint and moderation in one's emotions, behaviors, and desires. Temperance is an important virtue as it helps people maintain self-control and avoid impulsive or harmful actions. GRATITUDE: A feeling or expression of thankfulness or appreciation for something that one has received or experienced. It is a positive emotion that can be directed towards others or towards life in general, and is often associated with feelings of joy, contentment, and well-being. Gratitude can also be a practice, in which individuals consciously focus on the good things in their lives and cultivate a sense of appreciation for them. SOBRIETY: The quality of being free from the effects of alcohol or drugs. It can also be used more broadly to describe a lifestyle or attitude that emphasizes moderation, restraint, and self-control. MORAL DUTY: The obligation to act in a certain way that is consistent with moral principles or values. It is the responsibility that one has to do what is right and ethical, regardless of personal gain or benefit. PATRIOTISM: Patriotism generally refers to the love, devotion, and loyalty that a person feels toward their country. It often includes a sense of pride in one's country, its history, culture, and achievements. MINDFULNESS: The state of being present and fully engaged in the current moment, paying attention to one's thoughts, feelings, and surroundings. It involves being non-judgmental and accepting of what is happening in the present moment. Having situational awareness. CONSIDERATION: Involves taking into account the needs and feelings of others before making a decision or taking action. It is the act of being thoughtful and showing regard for the well-being of others. COURAGE: Involves taking action to protect others in the face of danger or adversity, and being willing to stand up for what is right, even when it is difficult or unpopular. It requires both physical and moral strength, as well as a willingness to take risks and face challenges in order to protect others. RESILIENCE: Refers to the ability of an individual or a system to recover from difficult or challenging circumstances. It involves adapting to adversity, maintaining a positive outlook, and bouncing back from setbacks. Resilience can apply to various areas of life, such as personal relationships, health, work, and business. It is not the absence of difficulty or hardship, but rather the ability to cope with and overcome them. Developing resilience can help individuals navigate difficult situations and emerge stronger and more capable. THOROUGHNESS: refers to the quality of being meticulous, careful, and precise in carrying out tasks or fulfilling responsibilities. It involves a strong attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring that all necessary steps are taken and all relevant aspects are considered. A thorough person is diligent in their approach, consistently adhering to established procedures, conducting comprehensive checks, and verifying information or results to minimize errors and ensure accuracy. PRUDENCE: Someone who is prudent carefully considers all the available information before making a decision or forming an opinion. This involves being open-minded, objective, and patient in gathering and evaluating evidence, and avoiding hasty or impulsive conclusions. Such a person would be able to weigh the pros and cons of different options, assess the potential risks and benefits, and make a well-informed and reasonable judgment.

As a gunner on an M60A1 Tank cruising the borders of Czechoslovakia circa 67-69 our side arms were .45acp 1911's I was issued the M3 as the designated crewman to lead "the charge" if we had to abandon the tank under duress.

excellent video, I didn't know about that divot, I like how the cover acts as the safety mechanism when the bolt is forward and even when it is cocked back. Thanks for showing this in-depth video on the m3 grease gun. Also, I love the satisfying fire rate and clacking noise it makes when firing full auto.

I did a highschool report on the grease gun. It was created as a cost saving measure compared to the thompson which was like $200 to manufacture at the time. A lot of soldiers were upset when their thompsons were swapped for grease guns, because it was quite the downgrade, but the soldiers who were issued greese guns right off the bat loved them.

@alanrobinson2901

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't do that today, you'll end up in the Principles office with a Shrink.

@seanhraba747

Жыл бұрын

63 dollars per unit for the Thompson before production ended in 44 ( the 200 dollar price point would have been the retail price over the counter, not cheap at all ).

@niceMange

Жыл бұрын

Thompsons are also a big, awkward, heavy subgun as well...

@czkmeister

Жыл бұрын

@@niceMange But are so fkin cool

@edwarddailey21

Жыл бұрын

Ya the cyclic rate is way slower then the Thompson, but much more maneuverable and lighter, and I bet if you did that report today in school the cops are showing up at your house lol

I was a tanker in the mid-late 80’s. These were still issued to us and we got to shoot them about once a year. Loved the Grease Gun. We got one caught in the turret as we traversed and turned it into a pretzel. When they “coded it out” (military speak for throwing it away), it was valued at $111.83. Wish I could get one for that now. Or even the current equivalent.

@pillscottvt6628

Жыл бұрын

That was a common event when not in the weapon mount

@robschlotterbeck2566

Жыл бұрын

They still used them in the first Gulf War for the tankers.

@carlraymann2569

Жыл бұрын

@@robschlotterbeck2566 And some Combat Engineers. I know I was One.

@MrPh30

Жыл бұрын

Delra Force used suppressed M3s during Operation Eagle Claw, more about it on some videos here on KZread.

@hmldjr

Жыл бұрын

Tankers friend! I loved that gun. easy to take disassemble and reassemble.- always reliable.

One thing you didn't mention was the loading assist near the wire buttstock. That little "C" shaped flat metal piece could be used to quickly load the stick magazine and save wear and tear on you thumb. I picked up a "souvenir" M3 in Viet Nam and while not in the best shape, it did a good job of helping me provide security for the Corpman when he went out to treat the locals in the villages in our AO. That and a cut down M2 carbine.

I was issued one of those in 1984! Third Armored Division in West Germany. Also had a WW2 Jeep and WW2 steel helmet.

When I was a fresh boot private at Ft. Hood, my roommate was the unit armorer, and he told me he found two M-3 sub guns in the armory. I sat up and said "We need to get them to the range!" He sighed and said, unfortunately no, he had already let the CO know, and they were going to a base museum.

@Hybris51129

Жыл бұрын

Well at least they didn't get scraped. Small mercies.

@WardenWolf

Жыл бұрын

Should have asked the CO if you could shoot them one last time before sending them off.

Met a gentleman at the range this past weekend that called my son and me over to check out his grease gun. Thanks to that gentleman for creating a core memory for my son and I. He told us it cost him 35k.

@yyeezyy630

Жыл бұрын

He overpaid, you can get them for under 20k full auto

@budlight2969

Жыл бұрын

​@@yyeezyy630 what if you make em yourself?

@tamarajoquintanilla9467

Жыл бұрын

Make em yourself then 😅

@tamarajoquintanilla9467

Жыл бұрын

$12,800 Got your mental heath Daddy Mutha FuCker❤

@budlight2969

Жыл бұрын

@@tamarajoquintanilla9467 ok i will

So glad I follow you and the rest of the gang . Makes my day when I get home to see a new video up .

I was in the army in the early 80's. These guns were still in the inventory at that time, I jumped into a M88 recovery vehicle one day, right by the hatch one was hanging with the 90 degree barrel next to it. The 19D carried them sometimes too.

My SOT buddy built an integrally suppressed M3 from a kit; it is indeed an easily controllable hoot to shoot! FUN FACT: They could also be converted to 9mm.

@windsoboreas6073

Жыл бұрын

But why would you convert when .45 is all you ever need?

@recklesssquirel5962

Жыл бұрын

Dude post a vid of that thing. The internet needs it

@petesheppard1709

Жыл бұрын

@@windsoboreas6073 Allies

@noname-dq9uf

Жыл бұрын

​​@@petesheppard1709 no to export it to all over the world You see to forget of American capitalism, If it can be sold we are selling it 😂

@RyuusanFT86

Жыл бұрын

Why convert to 9x19 when you can convert to 10mm Auto?

The urge for me to move to the US, get a concealed carry licence and then CC a grease gun for the memes is getting out of hand

@zeldaglitchman

Жыл бұрын

Good luck getting one lmao, not just anyone can get a full auto weapon

@snowheader2200

Жыл бұрын

I'll do you one better, tell the government to f off from our rights, no more license requirements so that free men can once again buy guns and explosives at the corner store.

@noahm6261

Жыл бұрын

Do it brother

@lowdermanc

Жыл бұрын

@@zeldaglitchman I’m not sure if it’s the correct time period but machine guns made before a certain year don’t require a permit, I believe.

@AccordYeen

Жыл бұрын

do it.

I need one of each of these tools you used in this video. They're so awesome and straight forward! Easy to use in close quarters of home defense.

I respect who you are, what you do and what you have seen. Keep up the good work brother!

I am a grease gun fan. Nothing is better than settling in with a bourbon, and seeing that the story posted 30 minutes ago. I can only add, that removing the stock can be used to wrench open the barrel assembly. Also, there is a bent metal piece, also on the stock, that can be used in loading magazines. Let me also add, that I am currently recovering from a stroke, and the fact that I can remember details? Yay. Thanks!

One of the most famous (infamous) SOG Green Berets of the Vietnam war. SFC. Jerry “Mad Dog” Schriver regularly carried a suppressed M3A2 across the fence. It was his favorite weapon. He never made it home and is still unaccounted for. Rest in peace sir.

@BeingFireRetardant

Жыл бұрын

He may yet be unaccounted for, but I imagine he accounted for more than a few of his own...

@madmachine5244

Жыл бұрын

Amen to that 🫡🇺🇸

@ChrisDavid-fk1du

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for enlightening me about this man, may he rest in peace.

@warchief7734

Жыл бұрын

A1 not A2.

@noidonttrusttheinternet621

Жыл бұрын

Sergeant not sir.

I didn't see anyone else say it, but if you have trouble unthreading the barrel, the stock is actually designed to fit across the two notches on the base of the barrel for leverage to unscrew it. Served with one for 3 years in the 80s. Loved it.

That is the BEST video I have ever seen on the M3A1 Grease Gun. I love that thing. Thanks for doing the video.

The fact that these were so simple to make and they held up so well is a true testament to American engineering

@Donnerwamp

Жыл бұрын

But then, Liberator...

@asbestosisathing5997

Жыл бұрын

@@Donnerwamp Look, there's simplicity and then there's the Liberator.

@satagaming9144

Жыл бұрын

@@asbestosisathing5997 "Perfection isn't when there's nothing left to add, it's when there's nothing left to remove. But what if we kept going?"

@MK_ULTRA420

Жыл бұрын

@@Donnerwamp For a disposable pistol that can win in a knife fight it's perfect.

@adamgrimsley6455

Жыл бұрын

No It's a testament to simple equipment Everyone had a pipe fun

The mechanics that followed us in an M88 recovery vehicle during Desert Storm (1990-91) still carried these. Even though they almost never got to take them to the range for live fire. Hell as a driver I had a WWII era 1911 issued up to just a short time before we deployed, when we got the Berrettas. My 1911 was so old it had no blueing and it sounded like a baby's rattle when you shook it, but it looked cool with the shoulder holsters we had for them.

@chico522

Жыл бұрын

As a mechanic in the early 80's I did combat support for a mech unit. M88's and M579's. When I wasn't working from those I rode with the mortar platoon in the M113's. Always carried a grease gun.

@SaftonYT

Жыл бұрын

IIRC, these were still being issued to National Guard tankers in M60s and M1s all the way into the mid-1990s or so, maybe even a bit later. Furthermore, the Philippine Marine Corps *still* issues modernized Grease Guns to its troops. You can find some neat images of them online. They've been given woodland camo paint schemes, suppressors, and red dots.

@TheSelfeDestruct

Жыл бұрын

@@chico522 You wasn't in the 24th Inf Div was you?

@darylneal4478

Жыл бұрын

In 99 we used Vietnam Era m16s for basic training. The gas tubes broke at the gas block every once and a while but most of em still ran good.

@Cowboys3DPrints

Жыл бұрын

@TheSelfeDestruct which did you prefer, m1911 or beretta?

glad to see you single firing it. Dad said you could feel the bolt move so you could let go of the trigger after a single round. Interesting enough, that is how I single fired my M60 machine gun in Germany which is how I fired expert. We used a tripod that day and they gave us a device that clipped to the 60 and to the tripod with which you could increment the weapon. We had an L shaped pattern to shoot at. I fired three single rounds to zero in the weapon, then put the other 97 rounds in the pattern. Yeah, I'm bragging.

In the mid 80's I assumed command of a Combat Support Company in an infantry battalion. During the change of command inventory I noticed this unit still had two M3A1 on the MTOE and still in the arms room. One of them was my assigned weapon. 😊 I loved shooting that gun.

@largol33t1

Жыл бұрын

Jody, I was wondering, is military issue .45 ACP loaded to higher pressures than regular ammo? Or does the grease gun get picky if using low velocity .45? I have two boxes of .45 for my H&K handgun and was shocked by the specs: one barely hits 700 fps and the other is almost 900 fps. Interestingly, the higher velocity version has hollow points. Odd, I thought considering its size, the low velocity ammo would have been fitted with HPs.

@marcusborderlands6177

Жыл бұрын

​@largol33t1 look at the weight bro, if the hollow points are lightweight they are gonna go faster. Also the slow ammo is probably range bulk

@FishFind3000

Жыл бұрын

@@largol33t1 hollow points tend to be self defense ammo which is usually higher pressure loads.

@jodydorsett8726

Жыл бұрын

iirc, the standard issue .45 acp round weighed 230 grains and has a fps slightly over 800. It was advised not to use civilian ammo as the higher chamber pressure would shorten the life span of the weapon. That was for the 1911. I don't recall anything like that for the M3A1, likely because no one thought they'd be used as long as they were. I know for a fact that some M88 recovery vehicle crew were issued these into the 90's.

$15 in 1944 is approximately $249.42 today. I could see that gun (if it was newly invented at today's purchasing power) going for about $250-$300 in a gun shop.

@woody23775

Жыл бұрын

According to official inflation figures... an ounce of gold was $25 back then. So it'd be closer to $800.

@BogeyTheBear

Жыл бұрын

After the passage of the Gold Reserve Act of 1934, FDR upped the value of gold to $35 an ounce.

@jic1

Жыл бұрын

That makes sense, a Hi-Point .45 ACP carbine is about $320-350, and being closed bolt and semi-auto is a little more mechanically complicated.

@JACS420

Жыл бұрын

These are stamped guns. Unless milling was needed I’m sure the true value of production was damn near Penny’s on the dollar. If these were in modern day production they’d probably realistically be even cheaper then when they were new or about the same price without the government contractor tax. Realistically if you account for the wood on an m1 garand or m14, the stock alone even today would probably cost more to produce than the hunk of shit grease gun.

@joecoolberry911

Жыл бұрын

I would only want the gun in full auto. If only we could all have one 😭

You sir are a ray of fire in a dim world. Seriously thanks for laughs and knowledge. My buddy had one they are so cool, unicorn indeed

When I was a 2nd and 1st LT in the 1990s, we had these for our Maintence Recovery Section in an Armor Bn. The M88 crews pretty much didnt take them to the field during training but they were part of the inventory and just stayed in the arms room. I had to account for them during our sensitive items inventories. So they were at least in service for over 50 years. Great piece of history.

This gun should be considered a staple for any collection. What a gem!

Brandon: “There is no bolt handle. But there _is_ a notch in the bolt. So how do you charge the gun you ask?” Scott from Kentucky Ballistics: *heavy breathing*

@dr.burtgummerfan439

Жыл бұрын

"There is no bolt handle" until the guys in the shop break out the drills and taps....

@William_Bryant

Жыл бұрын

@@dr.burtgummerfan439 “These people are purists, and we don’t talk to them.” -Brandon Herrera

New subscriber and I am really enjoying the channel. Being 73 years old and growing up with these all over television there is no gun on earth you could give me I would want to fire more than the grease gun. I know MP-5's and Uzi's and all the rest get the glory but I saw one of these new in the cosmoline and nothing else comes close. One of these days I want to go to a machine gun shoot just to fire one. I am looking at the Valkyrie Arms one as the full autos are far beyond my means. My dad was combat engineers in WW2 in Europe.

I love how they are so damn simple. That could almost be a hardware store project.

@avocadotoast6369

Жыл бұрын

Remarkable resemblance to the Luty, but even a guy making a gun from literal hardware store parts wasn't stingy enough to forego a charging handle.

@brandonsaquariumsandterrar8985

Жыл бұрын

But sadly government does not trust use with our freedoms

@BrassBashers

Жыл бұрын

I am almost ready to start working on either a Sten gun, easier to make at home, or one of these.... These will be a bit more complicated and I'll have to find designs to make it a bolt closed version, which could offer some complications. Maybe I'll just figure out how to do a Sten gun in .45 hmmmmm

@jamiew96

Жыл бұрын

one of the homemade gun design pdfs thats been floating around for a while is very similar in design to this, probably isn't too hard to build. believe it's by professor parabellum

@gagehydorn908

Жыл бұрын

Ya need to remove the "almost"

Great video as always, Brandon. I was a tank commander/platoon sergeant in the late 70s and early 80s and on the M60 series of tanks, two M3A1s were standard issue items. We had to qualify with these little subguns during Armor School, and I use the term "qualify" loosely. What we were actually told is that we were firing them for "familiarization" as they were so incredibly inaccurate that qualifying in the conventional sense of the word was impossible. I have no idea what vintage ours were, but I would guess they were originally manufactured/issued somewhere around the Korean War era so the remaining rifling in the barrel was pretty sparse. The are a hoot to shoot but unless you are spitting distance from the target, ours were very much a 'spray and pray' proposition. Regarding cost, a loader in my unit lost one in the deep snow whilst answering the call of nature in West Germany one dark night, and if I recall correctly had to sign a statement of charges for about $17.50... Those were the days.

@PSGE7

Жыл бұрын

The 2 that were issued with my M48A3 in Nam were like brand new, still wrapped in cosmoline protective wrapping and never before issued. That was in 1970 though. I was in Vietnam with the 77th Armor of the 1st Bde, 5th Mech Inf on the DMZ. I tested it for reliability by dropping it in mud with the ejection port cover open. I then scooped out most of the mud from the chamber with my little finger and did a mag dump with it. As it fired, big clods of mud would come flying out of the ejection port along with the empty cartridge cases. The stock also served as a magazine loading tool, cleaning rod, and as a wrench to remove/tighten the barrel and to remove the trigger guard so you could remove/replace the ejector housing. Very controllable, compact and reliable, and surprisingly accurate out to 100+ yards owing to it's controllability. Perhaps the best SMG of it's type ever designed.

@McC.444

Жыл бұрын

Hey I know it's a little off topic but I'd like to take the chance of asking you, an actual armour veteran, if it is worth joining? I'm British so it'd be with our army rather than the US but I thought they'd be similiar enough to ask. Thanks

@Hoplophile1

Жыл бұрын

@@McC.444 Personally, I'd never trade my time in the Army for anything. I learned a great deal about myself, people, the world and how to be an effective leader, but that was a long time ago and it was a different world then. I have nothing but respect for anyone who makes the very serious decision to put their life on the line for their country and their fellow man, but that choice and the sacrifices it will bring are very personal.

@specialprojectsdevgroup

Жыл бұрын

@@Hoplophile1 This is what I tell people. I'm glad to see somebody else saying it. (Responding to your statement regarding time in.)

@adrianrehwald3253

Жыл бұрын

As a German I have to ask: Do you know where exactly he lost the gun? Coordiates are appreciated. I'm going geo-caching this weekend anyway... ;-)

I needed that quote so bad. At least you said it. Bravo.

The M-79 Blooper in the Background is ❤

The fact that Tankers still had this SMG even during Desert Storm supposedly really does make this the longest serving SMG

@zachfrancisco8185

Жыл бұрын

The PPSh-41 is still in service to this day

@ratgobbler

Жыл бұрын

@@zachfrancisco8185 Not by choice, though. Russia kind of has to use it.

@NguyenMinh-vs1vm

Жыл бұрын

@@ratgobbler but hey, if it’s not broken, why fix it?

@ratgobbler

Жыл бұрын

@@NguyenMinh-vs1vm They already did that with the AK-12.

@ScottKenny1978

Жыл бұрын

M60 tanks, and the M88 recovery vehicle. The M88 is still in service, but has been rebuilt so it may not have the old Grease Gun brackets.

Here's something cool. In 1861, Colt sold nearly 26,000 revolvers to the Union Army for $25 each. That included a bunch of accessories like a powder measure and flask, a mold, a nipple wrench/spring vise, and holster. Later contracts, they had to lower their price to $15 each to stay competitive with Remington's revolver. The Grease gun was an absolute bargain! :)

@Cowboys3DPrints

Жыл бұрын

Thats a fun fact i didnt think i needed, thanks.

@squidwardo7074

Жыл бұрын

except in 1861 $15 is a lot more than $15 in 1940s

@jmmartin7766

Жыл бұрын

Heh, heh, heh... He said "nipple wrench..." 🍈🍈+🔧

@hiddenanddeletedvideos6971

Жыл бұрын

😮

@grben9959

Жыл бұрын

@@squidwardo7074 It wasn't as big a difference as between the 40s and today. Inflation was basically flat from the start of the country to WW1 and prices had only about doubled by WW2. $15 in 1861 was roughly worth $30 in 1943.

First time I came across your channel. I enjoyed this vid. 👍🏽

Great content. One of my 1978 Army weapon issue was a grease gun. I couldn't wait to get it too the range. ty (liked)

Fun fact: the Stock could also be used as a wrench and a “light crowbar” for use in Tank Engineering or Tank Field Repair etc.

@jaredhodgins2078

Жыл бұрын

Can also be used to load mags

@SynthLizard8

Жыл бұрын

Really? it doesn't look sturdy enough for those jobs.

@weinopi

Жыл бұрын

The action isn’t so much as of pulling the stock out, but more of twisting. Cuz remember not everyone can just pop the stock out like he can. It takes a hefty hand/arm to move the stock.

@weinopi

Жыл бұрын

Mostly looking at the fact that this gun was in Aux use. To replace the more expensive, Thompson. Which following certain doctrines at the time. Most of those (rapid or Concentrated fire) SMG were given to platoon leader or commandos. As of reasoning/why to cover and take ground when in field.

@danielhughes5517

Жыл бұрын

Cool,also to assist in taking off the barrel. Ian and guys like Brandon have taught me alot

Great break down of the M3. You missed some cool features though. The stock with the metal right angle at the back was used to push down the bullets in the mag to help load the last round. Also, you remove the stock and it was used as a cleaning rod and you could use it as pliers to help remove a tight barrel. It's a genius little weapon.

@texcav5458

Жыл бұрын

100% correct.

This was a trip down memory lane for me. I was in the 82nd airborne 4/68th armor. The only airborne armor unit in the world. In fact it is no more, disbanded, probably because the Sheridan is past it usefulness. Only 16 tons but it had a 155 mm main gun. Other little goodies too. Anyway that was from 1972 til 1975, yes Viet Nam time. This was the sidearm for one of the crewmen on the tank. So it did have a long service life and was fun as hell to shoot. But all of the weapons I qualified with were fun to shoot. It was a long list.

When I was a cavalry tanker in the early 80s, our basic issue for the tank included two M-3s. We never got to shoot them, but I had a chance to try one out at a machine gun shoot at a local range. I fell in love with it.

It continues to surprise me how freaking simple submachine guns are.

@Local_Russian

Жыл бұрын

Same! when I got interested in how firearms work, I watched a video on the sten smg that is when I learned what an open bolt is i was very surprised to see how simple they are!

@ClokworkGremlin

Жыл бұрын

Effectively, they are literally a semi-auto pistol with one specific piece *removed.*

@jessestreet2549

Жыл бұрын

you can literally build one from hardware store pieces. don't know lf it's still up but years back i watched a ytube video on the Luty sub gun.

@wobbs1745

Жыл бұрын

@@jessestreet2549 you mean Brandons Luty video?

@Ripa-Moramee

Жыл бұрын

Almost everything non German in the -1950's where simple little bro

My father served in WWII he was a MP in Europe, he did not call the M3A1 a grease gun and claimed he never heard it called that until way after the war, but the resemblance is there. His units nick name was a Stove Pipe. Because it resembled a stove exhaust pipe from the 30's and 40's , when the stove pipe rusted it was replaced, the same for these guns my dad said, you replaced the barrel after alot of use as they warped, also there were suppressed barrels for commandos. Just a tidbit of history for you.

@TheSpaceGuy8538

11 ай бұрын

That's neat!

@travisdoe4663

11 ай бұрын

I heard they were called a grease gun because they came completely covered in grease in the crates?

@clamcrewcarclub6017

11 ай бұрын

@@travisdoe4663it’s because they looked like the old grease guns, the same kind that tankers would have for maintenance

@sigmaramen

9 ай бұрын

Based on General Motors manufacturing it and the submachine gun bearing a resemblance to a mechanic's tool of the same name, I don't think it's a stretch that they could have purposely designed and fashioned the weapon in a way that would have made it familiar to a mechanic or a repairman in war.

@Mr-Trox

9 ай бұрын

I've heard the Bazooka called the Stove Pipe, because that's basically what it *was* , just with a couple of extra bits stuck to it to tell the rocket to start flying, but never the Grease Gun.

My father carried the Grease Gun in Vietnam as a USMC Artillery Battery Commander. He never fired it in anger, but it's nice to know that family were familiar with that weapon. I wish I could own one of my own.

Excellent review

Used to work with a Korean War vet. He always talked fondly of his grease gun, said it put 'em down and they stayed down. R.I.P. Bill.

@damikey18

Жыл бұрын

Just crazy how we went from fighting the japs and germans to fighting in korea only a few years after ww2

Unfortunately, many people coming up wouldn’t understand what a grease gun actually is, much less the sub-machine gun.

@Skidracer21

Жыл бұрын

@@danieldoesdumbstuff people do want to work, just not for survival-only wages. If employers are offering such wonderful opportunities they need to be upfront about how much the position will actually pay.

@NickRaymond871

Жыл бұрын

@@danieldoesdumbstuff where the fuck did that come from

@sampuhhupmas5666

Жыл бұрын

@@danieldoesdumbstuff No one wants to work a full-time job and still barely get by financially, FTFY

@ithmiths

Жыл бұрын

@@danieldoesdumbstuffabsolute L take from sombody with no economical or political knowledge.

@Swedishmafia101MemeCorporation

Жыл бұрын

​@@danieldoesdumbstuff "Just work harder"

I was stationed in Korea in '82-83. I served as an interim armorer (not formerly trained in the MOS) for about 4 months. My unit, C Co. 702nd Maint Bn, had an M88 tank retriever. We had 2 M3A1s for the crew. Unfortunately, I never had a chance to fire them, but I was able to disassemble them for cleaning a couple times.

I worked at Guide before it closed. Was able to see some of the original stamps for that gun. They had a couple of the guns hanging in the hallway too if I recall. Was way cool.

My personal favorite part of the Grease Gun is how the original version had a proper charging handle then they looked at it and thought, "we can make it cheaper!"

@davidgavin7280

Жыл бұрын

They made the ejection port and dust cover bigger at the same time

@ScottKenny1978

Жыл бұрын

And get rid of a part that's easy to lose

When I was in the Army, I was in Korea in '91-'92. They were phasing the grease gun out. But I carried one that was made circa 1943-44 by the Campbell's Soup Company. Interesting piece of history.

@marcosramos3829

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service sir

@markhuskey-ko5uo

Жыл бұрын

@@marcosramos3829 thank you for your support.

@792slayer

Жыл бұрын

A soup company smg? There's a joke in there somewhere. Thanks for your service.

@GnohmPolaeon.B.OniShartz

Жыл бұрын

I can't help but imagine a soldier walking past me with a "Campbells Cream of Bullet" stamped on the side of his firearm.

@markhuskey-ko5uo

Жыл бұрын

@@792slayer maybe the joke was "hosing Nazis is mmm mmm good? Thanks for your support!

Literally every one of your vids makes me lough out loud 😂 cheers

Great review and comments!

Love the Grease Gun. I joined the Army as a Tanker in 1984. The M60A3 Tank driver and loader were issued M3A1 Grease Guns in addition to our 1911 side arms. Many fond memories of range time with them. Thank you Brandon!

@audie1966

Жыл бұрын

I was 3rd Armoured and we had them at the Rock. Also had the angled adapter for shooting out the hatches.

@MrDaewen

Жыл бұрын

@@audie1966 Awesome. Also 3rd Armored. 3/12 Cavalry, Budingen. Think I only made it to The Rock once.

@Colonel_Obvious

Жыл бұрын

⁠​⁠​⁠@@michaelporzio7384 you mean the dust cover? The dust cover looks like a fairly positive safety.

@noelhernandez5845

Жыл бұрын

I had one issue , when I served in a National Guard Tank Company, I even got to serve overseas with one. It worked!

@jasonthulen431

Жыл бұрын

I was in the 5/32 armor at Ft Stewart GA. In the 80’s . M88 operator. I really loved shooting this weapon.

The grease gun and the sten are my two favourite ww2 smg's. I love the rustic and rugged look of them

@isaacfulton7731

Жыл бұрын

Love all of these ww2 open bolt sub guns of desperation.

@gwaldar7300

Жыл бұрын

Toob

@gratefulguy4130

Жыл бұрын

STEN would not even make it on the list for me in a war with MP38s & Suomis.

@imperialinquisition6006

Жыл бұрын

⁠@@gratefulguy4130 But it did work did it not? It was later replaced by a much more refined design, but it was cheap and did the job when it was needed. Certainly more than the Mp38 and Suomi

@WardenWolf

Жыл бұрын

The M3 is actually a better gun than the MP5, hilariously enough. More controllable, more powerful cartridge, and a lot quicker to reload. Sure, it's not "sexy", but it's actually the better weapon.

Love the Greaser! My father carried one in WW2, in Italy. He fought under Patton!

This gun is just such a marvel of engineering to me, especially when compared to the gun it was meant to replace, the Thompson. It's simple and cheap to produce; and easy to operate and disassemble, even for those not familiar with it, small and compact enough that it works well even for tankers who are at a premium for space, can easily be converted from .45 to 9mm in minutes, and more than durable enough for its job that it was still in service at least in some parts of the armed services by the time the Gulf War rolled around some fifty-ish years later. Slow rate of fire not only helps from a logistical/resupply standpoint but it also makes the gun safer, more controllable, more accurate. And then the already simple design was further streamlined, made more durable, cheaper, and using less materials to produce from the M3 to the M3A1 by _eliminating_ parts and material rather than adding them. Who needs a charging handle? Just cut out a big chunk of metal from the bolt and use your finger and eliminate that charging handle that could break off in the field or snag on something at a critical moment! And they cut another 2/10ths of a pound off the weight of the gun in the process, weight which from what I've heard really adds up for the infantryman that has to lug it around all day every day. You don't even need tools to disassemble it; one of the tools for disassembly is another part of the same gun, and that same part even serves as a reloading tool for the magazines. How amazing and unique is that. This gun is the embodiment of good design; it's basically like the American version of the AK-47 in that respect. It would have been very interesting to be a fly on the wall there at the design meetings for the creation and subsequent improvement of this gun.

@azmanabdula

Жыл бұрын

how does it help reloading?

@stormthrush37

Жыл бұрын

@@azmanabdula There's a tab on the stock of the M3A1 for that. Looks backwards L-shaped from the side.

@bumpercoach

Жыл бұрын

bcs instead of putting all the money into machining each gun they put it into the the machinery to stamp em out thus gaining the economies of scale which made final product for 90+% off the TG

@zacharyrollick6169

Жыл бұрын

Not only did it replace the M1, it replaced its direct predecessor the M2 before it even entered mass production.

@Jamoni1

Жыл бұрын

They were in US Army service well into the 90s.

Fun fact: Even though it was phased out in 1958, it was still favored by tankers and special forces in the US Military as late as the early 90’s, just before the M4 was introduced. There was even a tactical variant with a picatinny rail made by the Philippians in 2004.

@jpw43

8 ай бұрын

They were still in use when I got to Germany with the Army in 1983. One evening I drove in through the back gate of our Kaserne and the gate guard had an M3. He was part of a Mechanized Infantry unit that, at that time, was using the M113 APC. I jokingly asked him if he got the grease gun from a museum.

@Griffins998

8 ай бұрын

Tactical grease gun-so you can grease even more effectively and accurately

@jamesmcbeth4463

8 ай бұрын

The Phillipians used slings😅

@whyareyouevenreadingmyname950

8 ай бұрын

Philippians?

@CrossOfBayonne

8 ай бұрын

Tankers used them in the Gulf War

I flew a Ah1G Cobra for 227th D co. guns, 1st Air Cav, we never had much room in the cockpit. I had a 9mm Swedish K. And a smith and wesson 38. When we were shot down the tail rotor malfunctioned and we ended up in the trees. We were pretty messed up and so when I pulled the release and fell to the ground I could not get back in the bird to get the Swedish K so all I had was a 38 and about 30 rounds. We both survived I was front seat so I think i owe my life to Captain Mitchell who was AC. Enjoyed the video don't write many compliments. Thanks for Video

When I was at the Q course as a 18b my final hands on was a box of weapons different types unassembled. I had to assemble one correctly and live fire it correctly Between the M3a1 and the HK MP5 the M3 was the only one that had all the parts in the box. The MP 5 had a missing firing pin. When I later was on a ODA I always kept a 1911 and a M3 as my personal weapons As well as m203, and a m60 when we needed one. DE OPRESSO LIBER It's simplicity of design After all the years I still love it.

The Grease gun was still in use up into the 80's for Tankers. What a badass weapon. Seriously. They were still in service and working just fine.

@jic1

Жыл бұрын

They were still present in that role in the '91 Gulf War, but I've seen no evidence that they were actually fired.

@douglassharp108

Жыл бұрын

We had them in the Berlin Brigade for armored vehicle crewmen. Had one while I was a lowly M113 driver in addition to my rifle. That was 1986-1990.

@gkeaton9755

Жыл бұрын

Still had them on the books in 93-94

@mikloridden8276

Жыл бұрын

@@jic1 Really never used, I know some tankers used them to plink for fun. They were mostly there just in case. Just like the Thompsons in Vietnam war tanks.

@timkiess5623

Жыл бұрын

I was a tanker who got out in 93. We had to fire it once a year, a highly inaccurate weapon. You would just walk the weapon up on the target and pretty much use the entire 30 rounds up by that time.

*REMEMBER: If we had proper vending machines, we wouldn't need gun stores.*

@perfectstranger1152

Жыл бұрын

I, too, am a Marcus Munitions enthusiast.

@Vidhur

Жыл бұрын

@@perfectstranger1152 Remember, no refunds.

@bobbofly

Жыл бұрын

Are you referencing the absolute rage induced by malfunctioning vending machines inciting extreme violence against those machines, or the obvious need for vending machines stocked with firearms/ammo? Because I'm down with both scenarios, I just wanna know what it is I'm rooting for. "I'd like a nestles Bmg with extra crunchy D.U. sprinkles, please... 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@P_Fighter893

Жыл бұрын

​@@VidhurCaveat emptor!

@therealjoeyp

Жыл бұрын

gmod moment

05:20 g'damn that is music to my ears ! Love that slow steady chug of auto burst.

Gramps sounds dope, brother! 💪🏻😎👍🏻

This is one of the coolest guns I have ever seen. The fact that it was so cheap in its time period makes it fascinating to me.

@tenofprime

Жыл бұрын

What I admire is that it was simple cheap and effective. Normally it is a "pick 2" thing.

@DaedalusHelios

Жыл бұрын

Adjusting for inflation it was around $255.

Why am I just now finding this channel? Funny stuff and fun. Well done man.

I remember reading in Eric L. Haney’s autobiography of his time in the Unit that the M3A1 Grease Gun was one of the first weapons that Delta had in its arsenal. Apparently they were given to the Unit by the CIA which had a warehouse full of them somewhere.

@Katana_Gryphon

Жыл бұрын

I remember that book, he went through selection with it if I recall correctly.

We had same kinds of very cheap submachine guns in Finland back in the days, "Pelti-Heikki/Konepistooli m/44" was the most popular, PPS-43 was the "role model".

2:11 Hello Brandon. You got yourself a new subscriber with that!😂

The Grease Gun really was the Hi-Point of WW2.

@CedricBassman

Жыл бұрын

Nah, that would be zhe good old MP40

@turdferguson9153

Жыл бұрын

b.s. m1 carbine was the hi-point

@penhullwolf5070

Жыл бұрын

Major Reginald V Shepherd and Mr Harold I Turpin would like a word...

@Mr.InbetweenFX

Жыл бұрын

I feel like the BAR was more of a Hi Point honestly. Most of the Japanese pistols were garbage too lol

@mohammadnashitsiddiqui2168

Жыл бұрын

​@@Mr.InbetweenFX I have never heard of a good Asian weapon. The closest to being acceptable is chinese copies of Russian/ American guns

By far the most important thing about the Grease gun was how cheap it was so they could print it out and hand them out like candy on Halloween. Big army needs lots of guns and if you can do it cheap, reliable and on demand in a sudden world wide conflict? No wonder it got as far as it did.

@dalehood1846

9 ай бұрын

@Andy, they may have to do just that if the ccp or nk goes much farther. It's getting crazy over there. Maybe even start producing them now so US can have them ready at a moment's notice. Stay safe.

@allanfranklin9615

5 ай бұрын

Throw away gun. No repair parts were made initially, only later in production were some parts available.

@MindBlowerWTF

5 ай бұрын

@@allanfranklin9615 technician time might have been spent elsewhere instead of ensuring that a single new part works with other, worn parts?

@grahampalmer9337

3 ай бұрын

Umm. Substitute 'Grease' for 'StEn' - or PPS 43

Carried one of these when I went into armor branch back in 1986. They fazed them out soon after but I had the chance to fire it many times on range days.

Loved it the video and the gun plus the background 👍

There's something so mystical about the relationship between a soldier and his weapon. Brings a tear to my eye. The tool that kept your grandad safe.

@marcogenovesi8570

Жыл бұрын

the tool that kept other grandad's in danger. War is funny like that

@tj36b6

Жыл бұрын

I think he said great grandfather.

@balsa0108

Жыл бұрын

​​​@@tj36b6 more like a great grandfather, you are right.

@ethandavis1472

Жыл бұрын

If Brandon was cool he'd have a great Garand father.

The M3 grease gun also was shipped with a 9 mm adapted barrel as well so you can switch out to the German 9 mm when you ran out of 45

@RuiLuz

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And that's how you use the enemies ammo against themselves, rad.

I was at Ft Lewis,Wa. For ROTC summer camp In 1977. We were given these to shoot for familiarization . It was relatively slow firing but I liked it . I was surprised it was still in the inventory at that time but it certainly had its place and I was happy to have had the experience .

We still had these in use in the army until 1992 or 1993. Our drivers for the 8 inch howitzer in Desert Storm HD these little bad boys. Got to fire this before it was discontinued in the Army in 92 or 93 in my unit. I was 19 or 20 years old. Loved it.

As I live in Sweden, a country where weapon laws are strict as fuck, channels like yours is no less than a blessing. The breakdowns, the shooting, it's all enjoyable. Thanks, stay safe and take care👍.

@davedavids57

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Move to Czechia, Austria or Switzerland, you could be conceal carrying a semi auto open version of this (which would be illegal in the states) in about a month, if you start the paperwork the day you move (it's in the EU so no visas or anything). Or own as many cat c guns as you want in Austria after leaving there for three days (Austria doesn't even have licences for cat c guns).

@thekraken1173

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Same.

@xdzyviperzz2331

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yup same thing here in Norway unfortunately :(

@ryanj610

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@@davedavids57 Hah, but you'd have absolutely no need in those countries. I carry in the US, but you'd have to be a loon to do it in Austria; 1/10th the murder rate, and almost always domestic.

@xthee_0nly_1x11

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@@davedavids57 Not illegal in the states lol. You should at least bother to do a modicum of research on something before talking about it. You cannot own full-auto weapons in any of those countries without a license. Whereas in the U.S. you can buy a full-auto M3 grease gun without any license whatsoever, as long as it was made and registered before 1986 (which a good number were.) This makes it a transferable machine gun, the requirements for owning such a weapon is no different than owning a regular, semi-auto gun gun. (No convictions of felonies, domestic abuse, and not deemed mentally ill by a court of law.) If it was made after 1986 or not registered before then, it is not a transferable machine gun, and will require an FFL or SOT to own. An FFL is not that difficult to get in the U.S., however you have to have a business pertaining to firearms to get approved. Whether you have a firearms business or are planning on becoming a dealer, you have to be selling guns, you can’t just get one for the sole purpose of owning lots of machine guns.

Brandon, I was an Armor Crewman and on the M60 Patton series we carried two of these weapons. All crewmembers also carried M1911s as our sidearms. To my knowledge, this SMG is the only weapon in US History to be 'ready to fire' with bolt to the rear and the cover open. In 2003, we turned in the last 2 grease guns in our armory. We had transitioned to Abrams tanks years before, and with that we no longer carried grease guns. We had changed to the M9 and the M4 for weapons. But the M88 Tank Recovery Vehicle still carried two grease guns as arms for two of it's crew. Interesting run for a cheap stamped gun. Also, my assigned M2HB Caliber .50 for my Abrams was made by the AC Delco Sparkplug Division of General Motors. It had been there done that, so to speak.

My grandfather was issued one as a radio man in Korea, they only gave him two magazines and only one magazine had ammunition in it. He fortunately never had the Chicoms come through the bunker door when the shelling stopped.

@lastmanstanding-xp3ub

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What was the second magazine for, to smack somebody with it or something? 😂

@j.d.unlisted8668

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Did he not know how to load the second mag????

@tinycockjock1967

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@@j.d.unlisted8668 wasn’t issued ammo for it, dipshit.

@FishFind3000

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@@j.d.unlisted8668 can’t load a mag if they don’t give you any ammo.

During WWII, Singer Sewing Machines produced components for the Sperry T-1 bomb sight, B-29 bomber gunfire control computers, directional gyro and artificial horizon instruments, and automatic pilot parts.

I was waiting for that fury reference😂thank you 💪🏼😂