I’m so firsty mom If my “7 Reasons the AK-47 is Terrible for SHTF Survival” video taught me anything, it’s that AK enjoyers have a hard time picking up subtle humor, probably due to FAS. (Link below. Seriously, check the comments to that video, they are incredible, especially the people who think that I really believe Jesus Christ was born in the United States [and he was btw].) So, a couple of points of clarification for your oldest child to read out loud to you before this video begins: 1) I like AKs, and I think I have 12-13 at this point. I did a video on them when I had about 10 last year. 2) I consider Brandon Herrera a close, personal, friend (not in a straight way). 3) I love all of you deeply, even you brainlet AK owners. So now, enjoy the list. I think you may be pleasantly surprised by #3. - James Why the AK Sucks video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qXeT0puFcbacdLg.html

@coltonbrooks7045

3 жыл бұрын

I mean, it’s not all that bad

@benfrank1583

3 жыл бұрын

It's not fair 🤣

@factsoftheconfederacy7151

3 жыл бұрын

What do you think of the FS2000? Yes, I know it’s discontinued now (for civilian production). I’m just curious what you think about the rifle.

@Excard0n

3 жыл бұрын

AK users have small brains. What do you expect?

@tambrody2684

3 жыл бұрын

Too bad the only Galils you can get now a days is the shit copies they make for a thousand dollars

The look my wife gave me across the table on that intro speech.

@maximusjoseppi5904

3 жыл бұрын

She was prob just looking at James

@myrealname2022

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t you know that James is NSFW. Not safe for wives?

@stevennewman4778

3 жыл бұрын

Probably not as bad as the look you’d get if you changed your name to busted knuckle fisting.

@yamahapeanut44

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevennewman4778 hahahah i read that wrong a few times.

@KkAaDdEe

3 жыл бұрын

Literally same

As an Australian; had to put my beer down to violently disagree that I can effectively handle my F88 (Steyr AUG) while drunk.

@docwho8417

3 жыл бұрын

I survived my entire enlistment while half cut (pissed for my American friends!)

@barackmycat9448

3 жыл бұрын

That is important. Actually I would love an AUG!

@ReverendMeat51

3 жыл бұрын

As a drunk yank with an AUG, I agree. It balances well even when I can't balance myself.

@lesflynn4455

3 жыл бұрын

I too am an Australian drinking my fourth beer while watching this. On my part, I couldn't shoot for shit when pissed. Not that I'm pissed yet. I'm Australian after all.

@clarkeol88

3 жыл бұрын

Came to the comments to write exactly this, while drinking my beer

The IWI rep quietly slips the Tavor back into its case…

@garreteason1659

3 жыл бұрын

Love my X95. Gets more range time than my Virtus

@ReverendMeat51

3 жыл бұрын

tbh after AUG at no2 I thought the Tavor was going to take no1 spot, with fingers crossed for the XCR but got MCX instead. Which I'm sure is great but still feels like an AR derivative

@warrenharrison9490

3 жыл бұрын

😂

@FXIIBeaver

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReverendMeat51 very much an AR derivative.

@petermyers9442

3 жыл бұрын

Im surprised the IWI Tavor didnt make the list. Ive shot a mil. verision, and totally amazed. Except maybe a trigger, but im fussy about them anyways. I was at Battlefield Vegas and they had fine selection of goodies, to test run.

Sticking your trigger finger into other platforms could get extremely risky if your AR-15 knows about it.

@fixerupperer

3 жыл бұрын

Are you implying guns do kill people😉

@ericb.4358

Жыл бұрын

To carry the analogy to reality, WIVES kill "people" (husbands and mistreses). But James never cracked a smile when he spoke of that analogy. THAT takes guts!

@daviddiggens8841

8 ай бұрын

It will permanently demand a strong full fisted forward assist to prove you love it from then on... Which is far more exhausting than the AUG just demanding some skilled strong fingering. Never forget that

I'm shocked that James didn't pick the Glock carbine patent as #1

@stevennewman4778

3 жыл бұрын

Glock probably doesn’t want their name coming out of his mouth anymore. Looks like that sponsorship check went straight to whiskey and cocaine.

@ManetInAEternum

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevennewman4778 💀💀😂😂😂

@greyman6353

Жыл бұрын

Not going to lie, he got me with that SCAR joke.

Unrelated but I stumbled my way into the TFBTV discord and I will never be able to emotionally recover from the cesspool of degeneracy. I’m gonna hide in the comparatively pure KZread comment section to protect my innocence.

@mpowerness92

3 жыл бұрын

Come back the canoe misses you.

@CertifiedBullpupHater

3 жыл бұрын

@@mpowerness92 my God even Hop was in there last night

@julian23561

3 жыл бұрын

Don't go, there's more. Anime channel is p good.

@kyle87436

3 жыл бұрын

It can't be worse than /k/

@FreeThink1984

3 жыл бұрын

Grow a pair

As a pre-580 Mini-14 owner I feel embarrassed, personally attacked, and vindicated all at the same time. Thanks, James.

@shockwave6213

2 жыл бұрын

Meh. The pre-580 guns were intended as plinker guns, truck guns and ranch guns in general. They are just fine for shooting a can, bottle or that damn Coyote on your lawn from 50-100 yards away. Optics were expensive as shit Back then and Iron sights got the job done in 99.9% of it's use. The Iron sights on the Ranch version fully embraced this philosophy before everyone in the gun community became accuracy whores XD

"MCX has ambidextrous controls" *_Looking all over trying to find the ambi bolt release_*

@umarmars47

3 жыл бұрын

Magpul BAD lever?

Not even 2 minutes in and James direktly fronted AK-Daddy😂

@fixerupperer

3 жыл бұрын

I think James is feeling butthurt about Brandons home defense MP5

@tsuchinokoz5036

3 жыл бұрын

Rightfully so! But considering it’s a post sample, it’s not even really his

@carldouglasmiles5594

3 жыл бұрын

@@tsuchinokoz5036 so does my home defense SP5 count?

Yo AUG trigger protip: Instead of buying the metal sear for "less than a hundred bucks" you can cut a strip off a beer can and wrap it around the existing sear, accomplishes the same thing and you can get drunk in the process

@theosprey7111

3 жыл бұрын

But it’s got to be from a Foster’s can.

@ReverendMeat51

3 жыл бұрын

@@theosprey7111 why, is Fosters popular in Austria?

@kamiqwazii170

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReverendMeat51 it's not popular in Australia if that's what you meant, we ship that shit out so we can have better beer lol

@ReverendMeat51

3 жыл бұрын

@@kamiqwazii170 I meant Austria, which is where the AUG is from.

@kamiqwazii170

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReverendMeat51 ahh yeah, just a bit confused from the prior comments, mb

James' AK-47 Alternatives #1: Literally anything

@tungstenrex9769

3 жыл бұрын

AK-74

All these years later and the Mini-14 is still my favorite semi-auto raffle to swing around and point and shoot...I just can't hit what I'm shooting at with peep sights. No issues with a v-notch though. It's the first "real caliber" semi-auto my grandpa used to teach me when stepping up from a bolt-action.

@tfbtv

3 жыл бұрын

I love a good raffle. Won a cake once.

@Arkeo36

3 жыл бұрын

@@tfbtv it's important not to feed the Al Gore Rythm as much as possible

@SuperOtter13

3 жыл бұрын

Best rifle I ever owned was a mini-14

@JB-ym4up

3 жыл бұрын

Every year the local GOP raffles a rifle for fundraising at the county fair.

@Junior-fd8ux

3 жыл бұрын

Iv put so many rounds thought minis and have one that is a go to for me. I think growing up with a 10/22 then going to a mini just made it right for me. Thankfully i bought a bunch of tapco mags for mine when they were still available because they def work well! My local shop has minis at 1100 or something crazy right now. Great rifle either way

I love videos like this. The AR is Schrödinger's rifle: Possessed with a near infinite degree of variance while simultaneously being the most boring fucking thing on the market due to everyone and their dog owning a half dozen of them.

@ds6872

3 жыл бұрын

Correction sir, a dozen plus

@Tounushi

3 жыл бұрын

What I really want to see is an AR-57 upper that is compatible with an SCR lower.

@TheSklar

3 жыл бұрын

They are the Glocks of the rifle world

@billdont2458

3 жыл бұрын

Hey now, don't judge us all like that. I only own 4. 🤣😂🤣😂

@hobbstactv2571

3 жыл бұрын

@Chiller Ohh, I see what you did there, you sly devil you.

As someone living in a ban state and a mini 14 (584 series) owner, thank you for putting the mini on the list, I would probably own one even if I didn't live in a ban state I love it so much along with an AR.

@critiquemytechnique2.0

2 жыл бұрын

How's the accuracy on it?

@georgewhitworth9742

2 жыл бұрын

@@critiquemytechnique2.0 Pretty good, not anything compared to your average AR, but can still drill bullseye's with it

I’ll never understand why Ruger still hasn’t made the mini 14 take AR mags and the Mini 30 take AK mags

Daewoo K2 crying in corner: "Why wasn't I good enough?" I'm just a fan of the K2 aesthetics and hear they are solid guns, but no personal experience yet

@tfbtv

3 жыл бұрын

I've owned 2-3 of them. Fantastic guns, honestly, but the twist rates are wonky. The DR200 is something like Nam-era 1:11 twist and every version seems to have a different twist rate.

@joshuaewart6201

3 жыл бұрын

@@tfbtv the DR200 tumbles at 32 yards lol

@mil-duck

3 жыл бұрын

@@tfbtv Pre-ban K2/AR-100s have 1/7 twist, while the later post-ban DR-200s have 1/12

@mil-duck

3 жыл бұрын

@@joshuaewart6201 You need to use 55gr ammo in DR-200

@Sube-Tube

3 жыл бұрын

I was hoping that would make the list, I've heard they're amazing

Love the Lara croft cosplay at 18:15

@ditzylemmon5094

3 жыл бұрын

🔥

@scottdpugnificent

3 жыл бұрын

I cant unsee :'(

@platinumwearer20

3 жыл бұрын

Damn. If there ever was a perfect comment!

@herbderbler1585

3 жыл бұрын

Now that this comment has been seen and approved, I want James to embrace the idea and do a full blown Lars Croft getup in a future video, complete with twin drop-leg pistols and his signature fanny pack in place of the uselessly tiny backpack Lara frequently wears.

@davidbonesteel9919

3 жыл бұрын

Umm, that wasn’t cosplay. That was Jame’s daily wear. He likes them Rhody short shorts.

Back in 1989 I fired a Sturm, Ruger Mini-14 in .223 and I must admit that I really liked the feel of the rifle, later that Christmas I received the 10/22 Deluxe Sporter Model with a rubber butt pad which also helped in midigating felt recoil.

One advantage the Mini has over everything else mentioned is that you can use one in Cali without making the grip unusable.

@SnickterP

2 жыл бұрын

New York, too!

we appreciate your sacrifices

James: Number on is the FN Scar. Me: Oh dear God... James: Just kidding, it's the MCX. Me: YEAH!

I must say, James, I was sipping an expensive glass of champagne and I was disgruntled to find out that the wonderfully made, Tommy Built Tactical T36 rifle was not on this list. I find this list to be "shallow and pedantic." On a serious note. You should do a video on the TBT T36 rifle. They're expensive, but they're badass. They are supposedly every G36 fan's wet dream.

@kanaka118446

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the AFT decided they're all machine guns now, cause they're "so easily converted to fire full auto"

@ReverendMeat51

3 жыл бұрын

@@kanaka118446 That was some massive bullshit and fuck the AFT but Tommybuilt fixed the "problem" and they're g2g again

@levistrauss5378

3 жыл бұрын

They had the real ones for sale briefly in Canada. It's a gorgeous gun.

James, as a recently retired police officer in California who is into firearms both old and new, just want to thank you for your videos and commentary. Kind of funny since I took for granted what I could buy when I was sworn, versus what I can’t by now. Keep up the great videos and reviews. I’ll confess that you were the first KZreadr I have actually “subscribed“ too. Looking forward to more content

Every time I see a mini-14 I hear the A-Team theme song in my head.

@WALTERBROADDUS

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. The ability to mag dump and never hit a darn thing has scarred me for life away from Ruger products.

There is not a single throwaway on the list. I have to admit that I would have never given the Ruger Mini-14 a second glance if it wasn’t for the mods that James added to the rifle. The stainless steel with wood stock and that multi folding minimalist metal brace is sick. It looks like a steam punk weapon. Without a doubt that is coolest looking rifle that you showed us. James hit this list out of the ball park and they are still looking for the ball. Can’t wait for part 2.

"You can have a Mini 14 for less than a Garand"

@warrenharrison9490

3 жыл бұрын

In MA LGS mini 14 is 1400, Garand 1100.... 😐

@stevemiller7433

3 жыл бұрын

@@warrenharrison9490 yikes

@georgewhitworth9742

2 жыл бұрын

@@warrenharrison9490 Garands are only $1,100?!? Man....

First center fire rifle I bought was the Ruger Mini-14 back in the 80s. It was just under $300 and I loved. I got a Butler Creek folding stock (remember those), but stayed with the iron sights which I was reasonably accurate with. Remember, and Colt AR-15 was around twice that price back then.

Holy balls James, you have become a fantastic instructor. This video is amazing. I have opinions like all the other people online but your production quality and information presentation have come a very long way from your start videos. I have to admit that even though I think I know everything, I can still learn from you. Very painless to watch, thank you for your dedication to this thing we all love so much. You make KZread better and they should be paying you.

“556 curious” had me dying

Dude. I don't normally hang around a video for 30 minutes, but this one was over before I knew it. Excellent blend of informative yet concise information while still being super entertaining!

MCX Lubricant Advice: Use almost none. The rifle hates it. And definitely not any grease. Especially in moon dust. The slightest layer of Mil-Comm or Lucas or whatever, in the BCG and track is more than enough to keep it running well on the low setting.

I always wondered why Ruger never pulled their heads out of their ass and just modded the Mini-14 receiver to take damn NATO/STANAG mags FFS.

@theepicgaming5260

3 жыл бұрын

I'd easily justify buying it if I could just slap all the STANAG mags into it without buying their super expensive magazines

@davidgoodnow269

3 жыл бұрын

Mini-14 mags are far more reliable than STANAG magazines. Ruger is tops for magazine reliability across all their designs.

@theepicgaming5260

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidgoodnow269 oh for sure Ruger is always on their game making quality stuff but my STANAG mags are perfect for me aslong as the spring is fine it's GTG

@Tony-ex2rm

2 жыл бұрын

They can considering the PC carbine has a adapter to take glock mags.

Aussie's probably thinking: "If we only had the Aug during the Emu Wars" 🤣🤣🤣

@firestorm165

3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't have helped. You need .308 minimum for those things

@DrEisenhower

3 жыл бұрын

@@firestorm165 They took a .303 Lewis Gun to it. You think .308 is gonna do it?

@firestorm165

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrEisenhower considering the increased velocity maybe. Like I said .308 *minimum*

@greyman6353

Жыл бұрын

The only reason we bought M1s from the yanks was that the Emus were looking restless again.

The way that Mini 14 is set up is gorgeous. Almost looks like the AC556

Another great video! I was very happy when you said the scar didn't make the cut. Honorable mentions for me would be CZ Bren 2, B&T APC223 and a rifle that never garners as much attention as I think it deserves, the Robinson arms XCR-L.

@DeleriousOdyssey

Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised the Bren2 didn't make it...

Y'know it's bad when the Ruger option is out of the budget.

@stormlakebobcat9058

Ай бұрын

The Smith Volunteer series is almost the same price as a mini 14 😅

You had me at “I pity tha fool”…

I love demolition ranch, Kentucky ballistics, grand thumb, etc. but TFB is the funniest firearms channel on the internet. The “5.56 Curious” joke was GOLD and effortless asf lmfao

“There’s even a grenade launcher setting if you have one and you wanna be my new best friend” lmfaooo you kill me

The opening comments are so hilarious! Thank you for the great information and entertainment!

Feeling like my beloved IWI X95 kinda got the snub here,but it's okay, just prance around in those shorty shorts and I'll forgive ya😉

The A-Team was always using the mini-14 while I was waiting for Hannibal to pop up with the 60.

22:18 "and that gun, is the..." here it comes, he's about to say it, here we go, CZ Bren 2 - wait WHAT?

That George Michael beard is tight

@eidtnaci

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

My theory is that James only owns the aks so he can put them in the corner and shame them! Let's rescue them!

Great analogy about”a tired relationship “!

Would love to see a video like this for 308/6.5 Creedmoor AR-10 alternatives.

Oh my gawd!!! KZread ran a gun commercial before this video!! I haven't seen one in so long that I got excited.

@fixerupperer

3 жыл бұрын

The funny thing is its against the rules for content creators. Its ok for the platform to make money from gun sellers but highly restricted for creators. They are obviously very ethically based rules

Your the best TFB TV host there ever was. You are one of the non Judas disciples of " Gun Jesus " Forgotten Weapons. Your the type of dude I like talking guns with. You let it be known its OK to be a " Gun Nut ". Loved your Die Hard Christmas episode a couple of years ago. It was the best. NEVER stop what you are doing and putting out. God bless the Second Amendment.

@joshuaewart6201

3 жыл бұрын

I dont think putting out is a problem for James

The knowledge is unreal . This video is awesome

"At least when their sober". A true statement, we get beer when on deployment. "2 cans per man per day"

It's a shame that Western bloggers do not have access to Russian weapons with balanced automation. AK-107, 6P67 and 6P68 will give a head start to many rifles of the west

@maledetto1221

3 жыл бұрын

The SR-1(Ak-107 in .223 for competitions) is available in Europe, I don't get why they didn't import it in US like the other products

@dungeonmaster132

3 жыл бұрын

@@maledetto1221

@dungeonmaster132

3 жыл бұрын

@@maledetto1221

@dungeonmaster132

3 жыл бұрын

@@maledetto1221 I agree, but this is not an automatic weapon, balanced automation is designed primarily for automatic shooting, there are not those feelings from shooting

@leftnoname

3 жыл бұрын

Ian somehow got hands on An-94. The autopsy revealed that those Russian “wonder waffles” are mere propaganda. Upon further review it became quite obvious why Red Army never adopted any of those designs. By the way, Russians went with updated 47/74 variants instead of any other option. I guess they themselves do not believe in their own “wonder waffles”.

James “Short Shorts” Reeves returns….with non-AR15 guns. Yes, do the non-AK guns next!!!! Show of likes who wants the non-AKs next

Hi, James. I'm left-handed and have extensively shot an AUG equipped with a Corvus Defensio brass deflector. I never got hit in the face by brass in 150 rounds fired.

I absolutely love the comic relief you apply in your videos. Makes for entertaining content for sure. You really need to review the Robinson XCR-L. I'll personally donate 2 weeks time of my XCR-L for your honest review. I guarantee you won't be let down.

I'd still have to bypass the Sig MCX and go with the CZ Bren 2 as the #1 pick. Just my opinion...

@jwalesoutlaw3294

3 жыл бұрын

So a budget scar....smart

"...MCX is the AR-15 but perfected." Me, knowing the HK416 exists since 2004: .__.

@Matthew-bh8ze

3 жыл бұрын

claude?

I do so enjoy watching this channel. I really appreciate the 1st hand knowledge that you guys give. I wouldn't purchase a gun without checking to see what y'all have to say about it.

James: It's easy to change the stock on the Mini 14 Editor: Cuts to footage of James struggling with the stock of a Mini 14.

"...watch Titanic..." My God, that's cruel and unusual. Any gun that can survive that torture has to be good.

I own 2 mini-14's, taught 3 generations to shoot with them, iron sights only. I may not win a sniper competition but it will throw brass at your neighbor's wife and run anything. Awesome weapon platform. Practice is all you need to do

Had no idea the Mini 14 was used in Rhodesia.

@servicerifle16

3 жыл бұрын

Small numbers of M16s and Colt SP1s were used as well, where the Rhodies got them 🤷‍♂️

@KossoffFan

3 жыл бұрын

@@servicerifle16 I've seen those but i thought they were from American volunteers.....which in hindsight i guess would have been a source for the Mini 14 too.....

@macnikle0622

3 жыл бұрын

Also the troubles, the IRA had them

I was glad to see the Mini-14 made your list, but I wish it had scored a little better. I also have a Ruger SR556 piston drive that I dearly love. I'm not that knowledgeable about guns, but I enjoy watching videos about various guns that sometimes end up on my gun bucket list. Thanks for another great video.

I'm surprised the CZ Bren 2 didn't make the list. I just picked one up recently, the 16" carbine, and it is the smoothest rifle I've ever had. Puts the SCAR to shame for half the price. It also really satisfies my ACR nostalgia from MW2. You should definitely think about getting one, I'd enjoy watching a review on it.

@ArtyTheBasedGod

2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to get a bren 2 but damn those original 805s just look so hot

No Bren 2? Come on, man! (in my best Joey potato-head voice)

@treroney4720

3 жыл бұрын

It’s an awesome gun

@SuperHeatherrussell

3 жыл бұрын

Same thing I said. Bren would be number one then ace, then og galil then zastava then ratler in that order

Great list Mr.Reeves.

Definitely agree with the mini-14 being in the list. Once upon a time it was actually an affordable option to the ar. Unfortunately, the cost of making it more accurate also ran the price tag up.

@SnickterP

2 жыл бұрын

Ban-State-Life i think contributed to that.

Its alright James, it was hard for me to grow my first beard in high school too

As someone who just spent $3900 on a scar 16 as a pandemic panic buy that I had to put on a credit card, I'm offended that it didn't make this list.

I've watched you for yrs, no complaints. It took me a long time to figure out who everybody was talking about when they mentioned James Yeager, kinda funny to me. One time you made a comment that upset me, but it had nothing to do with anything you would understand.

Great video. I have one not on this list: Armalite AR-180 A (Sterling). Stamped steel, and like others you covered with internal recoil springs, it has a folding stock. Extremely reliable, shoots both 5.56 and .223. Negatives: It's heavy and magazines are difficult to find. Cheers!

@theosprey7111

Жыл бұрын

And it’s the only rifle to have an Irish rebel tune written about it.

“They make it watch Titanic” Maddox lost

I'd love to have your take on the Beretta ARX, thanks.

Great choices. Well thought out, love the witty comments too. Played it twice so I could hear your smooth delivery again.

Using a Galil to open a Topo Chico, I love it! I also noticed the yuengling in the background, must be in a state that sells it :( Good stuff

James Im still waiting on that top 5 tactical shorts with room for your weapon and a edc pistol video.

Everytime I go to buy a mini 14 I remember that they only take proprietary mags and then back off. Wish they'd make one that took STANAG mags.

@mattfleming86

3 жыл бұрын

Especially since they even make Ruger American's that take stanag. Do AR mags, a stiffer barrel that can hold SPR level groups with a 1:7 or 1:8 and i'm in there. I love my AR's but for a general purpose rifle I really enjoy a "rifle" stock.

@BThack

3 жыл бұрын

@@mattfleming86 My thoughts exactly. I was looking at one of those Ruger Americans a couple weeks ago and I was just like ok so they're making this now but I can't get a mini 14 like this SMH.

Biggest problem with the Mini 14 is the proprietary magazines. Ruger needs to offer an upgrade which will take the NATO STANAG (AR-15/M-4 pattern) magazines.

Another great video, as always great info to jam in our heads when we go to the local gun shop wanting even more rifles.

Top 5 308's ?

The problems with the Sig MCX Virtus are higher recoil than the AR15 (noticeably more not marginally more), the extra 1.5 pounds, the weight is out front due to the piston which is the worst place for weight, the charging handle and safety selector are rough to use (for the $2k they should at least be smooth). There are positives to the platform but it seems no one ever discusses the negatives.

Honorable mentions: Beretta ARX 100, CZ Bren 805 & Bren 2, Tavor SAR & X95, B&T APC223, Scar 16 & Sig 556.

I hate the fact that when Reeves comes out with a new video, my wife wants to watch it with a glass of wine.

the mini 14 just looks amazing. especially with that metal stock

Jimmy, you won't get any judgement here...we're moppin' up what yer spillin' *wink* *wink* 😉

@crktritual

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I honestly haven’t heard that one before….

You did a better job than I putting this list together. I'd love a round two.

You NAILED it! The MCX is the AR grown up and with a master's degree. (PhD degrees only go to laser/directed energy ray guns.)

🍿

I've been waiting for you guys to put out a gun video!!! Getting my fix, lol...

The sideplate mounted dovetail for the Mini-14 is a really nice system. Holds zero well and is a quick disconnect for easy storage

tapco gen 2 polymer mags in the mini 14 works very well , I bought 5 30 rnd mags 10 years ago still working perfect

that Australian Aug contract had some suspicious stuff going on. additionally the trigger was not preferred

@tfbtv

3 жыл бұрын

Great analysis here: cove.army.gov.au/article/the-merits-m4-and-ef88-and-more-part-1

@TheJudoJoker

3 жыл бұрын

In Australia, bullpups are conventional firearms.

@davem2369

3 жыл бұрын

Australian Steyr contracts were no dodgier than any other military contract, performance of a weapon isn't the only thing to take into consideration. Australia is fairly isolated from good allies in the region and likes to have locally produced items for good reasons, (local economy, jobs, supply lines, spares etc). America doesn't like foreign made or even designed equipment so don't be surprised that other countries don't either.

@kokonanana1

3 жыл бұрын

@@davem2369 Beretta???

@davem2369

3 жыл бұрын

@@kokonanana1 I didn't say they hadn't adopted stuff but they required Beretta open a factory and a US subsidiary and at the time there was much complaining that a foreign weapon was selected and how was it possible something was better than Colt, S&W, Ruger etc submissions. The recent selection of the FREMM frigates is a modern equivalent. Many people and their politicians are annoyed that American innovation or production quality couldn't be up to the standards of other nations

I shidded my pantaloons

@edwardx.winston5744

3 жыл бұрын

FWIW, the past tense form of the verb you’re looking for is “shat.” 😂

@bobby7953

3 жыл бұрын

@@edwardx.winston5744 I was just going to say that lmao 🤣

LMFAO ! ... "Thr Man's Barbie Doll" NAILED it

10:21 A couple of points on the mini 1. Low sight over bore axis. The mini is 1" vs the AR is 2.5" -- Point of aim is point of impact. -- _surprisingly_ smaller silhouette presented to the target. _^^People rarely discuss exposure to the target nowadays, similar to the old bladed stances, or 20 round mags while prone, shooting from cover, etc^^_ 2. Weapon retention techniques are easier with sporting stocks. Not exclusive to the Mini, but worth noting for its intended application.

James, I think you missed mentioning the Robinson XCR. Just sayin'.

@WaterZer0

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was really expecting it on the list or at least an honorable mention.

Could do a video about that P90 in the background?? I notice the the upper seen different from a standard one

I think the Ruger American Ranch is a pretty cool bolt alternative.. More accurate than all of these, takes ar mags, easy to mount optics and it's light as all hell... Plus it's only a few hundred bucks.

hahahahhah..."sticking your trigger finger into a something new" lmao. dude....classic