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Alright, it's already that time again!

As always, we apologize in advance as we'll never, ever be able to cover all the questions we receive, but we'll do our best.

Please reply to this post with questions.   We're filming the Q&A in a few days, so you have 2 days to get 'em in! 

Thank you as always, supporters! :)  

~Karl

Edited to add:  

It appears that the majority of the questions so far are about WWSD components that we haven't covered yet.    We can't really make this Q&A a WWSD specific components discussion because we're not ready to release that information except on the components we're satisfied with and we'll be releasing specific videos on those components, just like we did with the SLT-1 trigger.     So, in other words, questions about the WWSD project are fine but we won't be able to jump the gun on the specific components in the Q&A as we're either not ready to release that yet, or are still in the experimentation phase.  

Comments

Sam

With the Army looking for a 7.62x51 caliber service rifle would that effect a change in your wwsd rifle project?

james Kachman

For WWSD, you seem to be neglecting 62gr improvements such as soft-points (LEO rounds) or Mk.318/SOST. Are you still reevaluating the ammo choice? Keep up the good work!

Adam Wester

I really enjoyed the faxon Q & A series. Have or would you guys consider doing something similar, with someone in the night vision and thermal industry? I think it would be very informative and interesting. Thanks for all of the great content.

Matthew Jackson

I was interested to hear that, for the DMResque rifle, you're reconsidering the optic, and would like to see a little bit more in-depth content on optics. I'm very much not an expert, but I've got some experience with hunting and competition optics, and am currently personally been extremely happy with an ACOG on a hunting rifle, but I know that the price tag immediately puts that out of the running for a lot of people. What are the constraints you're working with as you choose optics? Are you under hard upper bounds for either weight or cost? I've really enjoyed some of your historical DMR optics content, and I'm hoping to see more on this topic.

Joseph C Lucci

What is your opinion of extended charging handles on an AR? It seems like a no brainer, right? That's what I thought until I went hunting recently. I hiked several miles over heavy terrain with the rifle slung over my chest. The charging handle kept jabbing me and it got to the point my chest got very sore towards the end of the day. Now I'm thinking if it's going to be a working gun, Stoner had it right with the smaller charging handle because you should only need to use it once anyway.

Sean Smith

I was going to ask this on Forgotten Weapons but hearing both your opinions would be awesome. Given that the flintlock was in service for almost 2 hundred years, and the match lock was a hundred years of use before that, how long do you think the current plateau will be? Muzzle loading, non primer (cap) style firearms were in use for 400 plus years and then the primer changed everything. What do you think will change everything now? Is it still "optics and materials" like you have said before, or maybe something different?

christopher

I have a question of guns in the old west, Im not sure if you are still answering them. I wanted to ask about modifications to guns, specifically target sights on revolvers. Many of the reproduction percussion revolvers today have target sights, is there any historical basis for this? In my experience many of today's shooters change out factory sights for something better, was this the case back then as well or did they just get by with what they had?

Jeremy Jensen

My question is about rifle camouflage. During the recent wars, the US decided to allow soldiers to spray paint their rifles for better camouflage in the field. Additionally, some rifles that the military purchased came from the factory coated in camo colors. Do you think spray painting will continue for wars to come, or will the US and other countries settle on some new type of coating?

Shawn Shay

What do you think about the US Army issuing request for a .308 battle rifle? Have we come full circle again? Karl what do you think of the AR 10 platform is it now serviceable? For a while there there were too many variants to have parts compatibility. Thank you in advance.

christopher

How important would you say handguns are in a combat environment? I understand they are good for very specific niche roles but I dont feel that they are generally very useful. Unless I knew that I would need a handgun, I dont believe I would carry one. I think that the added weight of a pistol with ammo would be better spent on more ammo for your rifle. It seems like the general attitude currently is that everyone needs to carry a pistol in addition to their rifle.

Ethan Vaught

Why did you go with 1/8 twist over 1/7 especially with the advent of 62 and 77 grain bullets. Also, why an 18 inch barrel for the rifleman's rifle vs a 16 inch? Here's a little context for my barrel length question: <a href="http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/10/daniel-zimmerman/the-truth-about-barrel-length-muzzle-velocity-and-accuracy/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/2013/10/daniel-zimmerman/the-truth-about-barrel-length-muzzle-velocity-and-accuracy/</a>

AB

Was there ever a NATO version of the (idea behind) VSS Vintorez or 9x39mm systems? Also, if you were going to make something akin to that in a suppressed AR platform (with the intention of shooting subsonic rounds) what would you use? I've considered building something like this for a while now. Ballistics-wise I can't find anything that's a very good match for the 9x39mm rounds the Soviet Union developed but I settled on either a 300 blackout (falls a little under the 9x39mm), .458 socom, or .50 beowulf (both of these carry a little more energy than the 9x39mm). Either way, it seems like it'd be a fun project and I'd really like to hear your take on the idea! Thanks ahead of time and keep up the great work.

Zac Donovan

Sort of related to questions others are asking, but in the audio that was released you guys commented that what was the DMR build is something you're now considering the rifleman build. Assuming that pushes the standard engagement range to ~600 yards for the better part of the squad, 600 yards is approaching the point where 5.56 starts going transonic again. At longer ranges this could lead to decreased terminal effects. Are there further changes to your platform you think would differentiate the new DMR from the rifleman other than just optics? Things such as changing caliber towards maybe a 6.5mm or even all the way into a AR-10 platform with .308.

Monke

Would you guys ever consider doing a series or a match focusing on revolvers? I have seen you guys run shotguns and older bolt action rifles in matches before and even do videos on some of these less modern designs but have yet to see something similar in regards to revolvers. Personally I would be very interested in seeing a revolver video in a similar format to the pistol grip only shotgun (comparing revolvers to semi autos or other firearms)

Drew Coleman

Obviously this isn't something you guys can easily test, but if you were going to be picking or designing an LMG type support weapon, what would you pick or what qualities would you want? To go alongside your WWSD builds?

Arne Kvidbergskår

Hi! If possible, can you guys please give us non US viewers a general overview of US gun laws? Sometimes I watch your stuff and thing: “how the …. can they actually do this legally?” Best regards from Norway.

Mark

Have you considered incorporating 'malfunctions' into 2 Gun ACM? Have snap-caps loaded into peoples magazines so that they have to cycle their action or potentially transition to their pistol depending on the stage.

Matisse Enzer

What has been or would be the most effective way to educate the general civilian population in how to safely handle firearms?

London Jolly

I've asked this a couple times, still interested: what are your opinions on hyper burst (SPIW, duplex, AN94, etc) and counter recoil (AN94 sorta, AK107, AEK971, etc) systems? Could they have a place in civilian centered firearms? Keep on being great, guys!

Casey

Sorry if asked already, but how will pistol mounted red dots evolve in both the private sector and the military sectors? Second. As someone who lives in a city my plan is basically to "bug in" rather than "bug out". How do you feel about that premise? Besides the general "food and water" what else should I prepare. I'm working on building a few different medical kits to keep around. Probably should get some fire extinguishers as well (good for fires and to hit people with). What am I missing? Third. What would be my best bet if communication with a few of my friends? Living in the city we have a ton of structural interference, so "long range" radios aren't very viable. Is there a good form of peer to peer communication that stays pretty clear, but still works well in the city?

Trey Anderson

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a peep rear sight over a U or V rear notch sight. I personally loathe peep sights and find target acquisition and accuracy better, for me at least, using notch rear sights.

Casey

My personal opinion would be that spray paint will rule supreme. It's easy to just stay over the last coat and adjust to your current environment. Going into the mountains near the desert? Put some gray in there. Going into a village? Add some brown or red. It's just too versatile.

Ethan Hammon

Friends and I have been playing with a thought experiment about the development of western small arms for a while now and I think it's relevant to your guy's interest, more so since the WWSD project. How do you think US and western small arms development would have progressed post '50s had we adopted the .280 British cartridge instead of the 7.72x51 T65? It's led to a few interesting conversations, especially with the modern trend/resurgence we are seeing of 6-7mm intermediate cartridges. More related to WWSD, do you still think he would have developed the original AR10 had we proceeded with the .280 British? Would that depend on the platform we decided to adopt it in? Would his design centered around that caliber have been adopted earlier? Or would we never see the AR at all? I wonder if we would skip over 5.56 and then by relation miss 5.45, 5.8, and other .22 caliber intermediate rounds.

Casey

What platform do you think will have the next big innovation, rifles or handguns? What do you believe is the biggest flaw in each platform? I believe the US will switch to a larger "intermediate" cartridge at some point that will give higher energy in target while still being able to be carried around easily. A 6.5mm round send to be the growing trend. Maybe the same projectiles, but in different case types for various applications. Last question, will the 223AI have any military role at any time?

Felix B

What are your thoughts on the LSAT program and cased telescopic ammo? Recently the US army put out a request for information, showing interest in replacing the M249 with a different concept, possibly using CTA.

Armstrong-Arms

Going back to your famous gunfighters for a second, who do you think shot first, Han Solo or Greedo?

Ed Motlin

Karl, as a really good long range shooter, what is in your opinion the BEST sniper rifle of World War II; Also, if the US Government didn't involve themselves with the FAL development and it was manufactured as a true assault rifle, do you think the AR15 would have been invented later down the line or not currently exist?

Christopher I. Blake

I have enjoyed watching the matches you and Ian have competed in while wearing outfits and using gear and weapons of various time periods or conflicts. It gives an interesting insight into the practicality and effectiveness of the various setups/weapons. My question is, have you or Ian considered competing using prohibition/gangster era weapons and gear? With one of you using a law enforcement setup, and the other utilizing what was available to gansters/Mafia of the time period? Thanks

Ashley

Per your "Is a PGO shotgun the ultimate home defense weapon?" video, I've been thinking. Since the double-barreled coach gun performed so well in everything but reloads, do you think the Chiappa Triple Threat may actually be the best home-defense shotgun out there? It has all the simplicity of a coach gun but with three barrels, well, you're covered in the event of three assailants rather than two. Thanks!

Kevin Harris

If you guys WERE going to design a bullpup for use, as Karl said in the WWSD vs Tavor videos, as a SMG with rifle capabilities, what caliber would you chamber it in (expecting ideal resupply no matter the choice) and why?

Jacob Graul

Hi Guys, this is my first post, and I am a big fan of InRange. I have a few related questions, and I would appreciate hearing your take on some or all. 1.) Could you discuss the differing employment of the machine gun in German and American (perhaps even Allied) squads in World War Two ? It is my understanding that post-WWI American military doctrine has always viewed the machine gun as a support weapon to assist advancing and maneuvering infantry. In contrast, I have gained the sense that in German squads, the infantry soldier was more the support weapon that would allow the machine gun crew to advance and continually provide fire superiority over the enemy. The differences in German and Allied machine gun rates of fire, design, and the German use of the Lafette tripod do seem to suggest different conceptual roles within the squad for these weapons. 2.) Along similar lines, do you think something like the use of the Lafette (giving the machine gunner increased stability, adjustment of fire and effective range), in contrast to the typical bipod or tripod, has a place on the battlefield today? 3.) Lastly, your discussion of the 1860 Henry as the the "assault rifle" analogue of its day, and the blindspot of the American military to recognize it for its tactical advantage, raised more than a few interesting questions. Do you see any glaring instances today where lessons apparent in prior engagements/battles/wars have not received the attention they deserve and been appropriately incorporated into military procurement or doctrine? Thank you.

Svend Petersson

In regards to your conversations with Mac from Hill and Mac regarding the HMG STG, do you know or are aware if they have any plans for a 22LR conversion for the STG?

Maxim

I have a question about ammo development. Have there been attempts to run different powder formulations in rifle rounds to make them smaller? I'm thinking more in terms of case length. Wouldn't a shorter rounder help in terms of ammo weight, magazine dimensions, an make for a more compact action? I'm not real familiar with the particulars on powder formulations and how case volume relates to how it burns etc. I assume there's also considerations for chamber pressure which would affect the construction of the chamber, barrel, bolt, etc.

Pascal Planchenault

If AR-15s suddenly disappeared, what would you get instead?

Paul Montanari

Hi Karl and Ian, I have a question about the of future rifles in the future US Military (sorry it’s a long multi part one). Currently the USMC is trying to issue out more M27 IARs and suppressors to the Infantry. They can out range and are far more accurate than our current issued M16s and M4s. Making our Marines more lethal out farther and with improved ballistics using rather the Mk318 and or m855a1. With all the talk of the army going away from the new m855a1 to a different cartridge and possibly even an entirely new rifle to attempt to solve a few different issues (Range Gap and penetration vs. body armor). Do you think it would be wise for the army to look at a new 6mm- 6.5mm cartridge IE .264 USA or 6.5 Grendel or even larger rounds like 6.5 Creedmore or .260 in a AR 10 platform, or to adopt the Marine Corps Solution of adopting a better Carbine in the Same Cartridge with enhanced accuracy and better ballistics? With body armor becoming much more common on the battlefield even in the hands of guerillas and non-nation state militias do you think that a 5.56 can penetrate plate carriers at ranges past 300 yards? With ongoing conflicts going on in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan our forces have been seeing close range combat in MOUT environments and also long range combat (700m+) in open terrain sometimes in the same day. Our forces have seen the enemy using weapons to stay out of our effective ranges (More Mosins, Enfields, G3s, Fals, Dragonov and especially PKMs). With modern Combat generally being within 300 yards do you think it’s wise to adopt a completely new rifle and cartridge or just more DMRs and better ammo? And Finally is it even practical to expect average Soldiers and Marines to shoot out past 500 yards. In the Marines we qual out to 500 and I know some of us can effectively shoot further. The army only goes to 300m but I expect its similar with many of them being able to shoot further. Is it practical to expect without a complete overhaul to basic marksmanship training to expect soldiers to shoot twice as far accurately? And finally yes or no on every infantrymen with a suppressor? Thank you and I love the videos keep up the good work!

bird

What do you think of more traditional lever and bolt action rifles with modern doodads and features tacked on? Think things like lever guns with ghost ring sights and top rails for long eye relief optics or the idea of a scout rifle including things like a detachable box magazine. Is this usually just a gimmick or a valuable way of updating older platforms with more recent innovations?

Peter Henning

Have you thought about doing a collaboration episode with "The Great War" channel about flame throwers and bring in Charlie Hobson?

MNETHTBRD

Have you every considered inviting that Canadian chap from BritishMuzzleloaders to run the 2 gun acm with a Martini-Henry and Webley? I'm not sure how that would work but the idea makes me chuckle.

Thomas Bobay

Why did the idea of feeding from a magazine on the top or side of the weapon (like in the Bren or Sten) fall out of favor? With one of the limiting factors on magazine capacity being how low to the ground you can get with the weapon, I would have expected this idea to be used more than it is.

Kaz

Karl and Ian, you own a lot of different guns, and often change up the weapons that you shoot in matches. However do you guys have particular guns that are consistently your "go to" weapons that are kept ready for home defense or other "serious business" use? I know Karl was carrying a CCP and went back to a S&W 327 while the CCP was at Walther due to the recall, but what other handguns and long guns do you guys prefer for the nightstand, camping trip in the desert, or hell, even full on "Red Dawn" scenario?

Max Treece-Noran

What, in your opinion, is the most bang for your buck C&R gun? Cheers from a broke college student who loves history and firearms but has no money.

Martin Bryn Wingaard

Hi. Thank you for making the most awesome content on youtube. I have a question about modern infantry rifles and their operating mechanisms. As far as I know, all infantry rifles developed the last few decades use a gas piston system, either long or short stroke piston. Why don't we see any newly developed delayed blowback rifles? And why no new direct gas impingement like the AR? All the more recent developments like the HK416 and SCAR seem to be short stroke gas piston . The G3 and MP5 were very successful. Is there something that makes delayed blowback inferior or undesirable in a modern infantry rifle?

Michael Wilkinson

You guys have talked before about how the eastern front of world war 2 was cataclysmic, I think to quote Karl. Your old west vignettes are great videos, I know that traveling to the locations is likely out of the question, but is there any plans or any way in the future that you guys can cover clashes or large battles on the eastern front?

Jason Mercer

Karl and/or Ian, What are your thoughts on how to handle high profile people in the gun community who come out publicly in favor of gun control? Boycotting? Public shaming? The example that instigated this question being Pat MacNamara coming out in favor of universal background checks and a 3+ day waiting period. Starting about the 3:50 mark. <a href="http://www.cc.com/video-playlists/vek0yl/stand-up-jordan-solves-previews/tmcgtz" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.cc.com/video-playlists/vek0yl/stand-up-jordan-solves-previews/tmcgtz</a>

David Gummo

Has anyone ever shot a 2 gun with 22LR.......? And if it can't knock a plate over how would you score that? Not sure why but it was a random thought after watching one of your 2 gun video's.

Christopher Mcginness

Whats the worst sling? (Not 3 point because we know the answer) I would personally say the US M1907 as good idea but by the time you have adjusted it as a shooting sling, Jerry shot you or you have Tojo's bayonet. And thanks for all you awesome content!!!

Chainslack

Why are so many shooters such bad shots? Coming from a full-bore background I'm constantly astonished by the lack of fundamental marksmanship principles many people online show. Poor trigger technique, flinching and no awareness of natural point of aim are all par for the course. Why don't people want to further their skills? And have you thought about some videos focusing purely on the basics of marksmanship?

Chainslack

People can believe in what they want, surely?

Trey Anderson

Nope. We must all be white, male, Christian, conservative, republicans who hate minorities and foreigners. You didn't get the memo?

Herk

I am interested in this too, specifically, I'd like to know why the AR15-style gas system isn't used in other designs? After all, we keep being told that there's no advantage to piston ARs because the DI system works just fine. It's odd to me that a system that most educated users seem to think is as good or better than a normal piston system (at least, in the AR15) isn't being used in any other modern design. If DI is so great, why isn't it in other new designs, now that we've seen it work so well in the AR15? If it's not, then why does the AR15 work so well with a DI system? Is the AR15 unique in some aspect that allows it to fare well with a DI system?

Herk

Of course, you should be able to believe what you want. Your potential customers should also be able to believe what they want and to take their business elsewhere if your beliefs offend them. I think that's what Mr. Mercer was getting at.

Lane Shinogle

BRNO reciently released their new Field Pistol chambered in the new 7.5 FK. This cartridge seems, for all intensive purposes, to be a more modern and potent 7.62x25. Do you believe there is a viable argument for a resurgence of bottle necked, 30 caliber pistol cartridges like those that we saw in early firearms development? (Such as the 30 Luger, 30 Mauser, 7.62x25, 8mm Nambu, etc.) Do you think that a 30 caliber pistol projectile would present a better balance of energy transfer, high, velocity, and low recoil in military applications that require the use of FMJ projectiles than 22 caliber bottlenecked cartridges such as the 5.7x28, or the 22 TCM?

Herk

Ego.

Trey Anderson

Technically speaking the AR d.i. system is actually a short-stroke piston design. But that's neither here nor there.

Jason Mercer

Exactly. I was also, however, asking Karl and Ian if they believe that that or something else would be a more appropriate response.

Jason Mercer

@Trey Anderson:? Ad hominem much? But actually I live in Illinois, where we already have universal background checks (in the form of Firearm Owner's ID cards), and 24hr waiting periods for rifles and shotguns and 72hrs for handguns. Those have been in place for decades. Sure has done a lot of good for Chicago, eh? And who has their access most restricted by these laws? It wouldn't be those without disposable income and time would it? Gasp! Gun control, like all governmental controls, most effects those without the resources to deal with it, whether financially or beurocratically. Thus, gun control specifically targets the poor, making it difficult if not impossible to legally aquire and/or carry firearms for self defense. This gives you the option of purchasing/carrying illegally, or being defenseless, which results in those who believe firearms to be necessary for self defense being branded outlaws for the mere possession of said weapon regardless of surrounding circumstances. So yeah, apparently I hate minorities and immigrants because I want them to be able to exercise their human rights. Makes perfect sense.

Vill Nye the Scouting Guy

In a long term conflict (3+months) which school of precision snipers do you think would have more of a general impact on the course of the conflict? The super sneaky crawling around for 3 weeks to get one shot at a high value target or the type of sniper embodied by the Dragonuv or the WWII Germans and Russians where they were more of a support unit attached to a regular infantry unit.

Charles Adams

Kyle, now too many years ago, Winchester, Remington, even Ruger had either recalls or requests that the customer send their firearm for "improvement" I remember the fiasco with the Winchester 100, which occurred even before the cost-cutting MBAs got corporate Winchester to destroy the Model 70. Although I don't know the statistics, but in previous years, the companies employed people who were craftsmen to work on the firearms. Which brings up a question for Karl and Ian, part of the value of Forgotten Weapons directly and InRange to some degree is showing the history of firearm development over the years - do you think modern shooters can learn from the experiences of shooters of previous eras?

Kyle Dumond

Bam, Shawn hits a bullseye.

James Mitts

The scariest thing to a government is an armed, educated middle class that is unhappy. Much better to keep everyone unarmed, stupid, fat,poor, intoxicated and entertained. As a Californian I can attest to extreme gun control creating an inflated market that makes it harder for those without much expendable income to buy firearms. But universal background checks and waiting periods really seem like godsends compared to what we deal with. I have more of a problem with the government telling me what I can own than whether I have to wait a few days or not be an obvious criminal.

Caleb Ray

This question is primarily aimed at Karl but I would love to hear any input from Ian as well. I have recently decided to start concealed carrying and am legally allowed to do so where I live. I have gone through some basic concealed carry and self defense courses and have been shooting pistols for several years now. I recently picked up a compact single stack 9mm (not a CCP sorry Karl) but one thing that has never truly been brought up in courses or at the range is this ; Bullet Type. There is a plethora of different "personal defense" rounds on the market and as some one who's choice in ammo type has been predominantly been based on the lowest price point I would like to hear if you have any recommendations or preferences when it comes to these. I do also have a question for Ian though. I have a friend who would really like to get an old early 1900's bolt action rifle. He loves the feel of older rifles and would really like to get one. I would like to help him out in finding one but most of what we find when we can are Mausers, Enfeilds, and Nagants. Nothing against the first two...and not wanting to have to bring a wheelbarrow to work the action on the last one, they can be a bit on the pricey side. Are some other older bolt actions could you recommend that are worth looking for that may have a lower sticker price?

Chainslack

I'd be inclined to agree. It's just strange because I've never, in all my hobbies and interests, found a crowd more welcoming than target shooters. That's service rifle shooting, full bore, F-class, trap and skeet, small bore - everything. I've never had anyone have a dig at me because I've pulled shots, I've never had anyone be anything other than supportive.

Gregg Harper

Required minimums or entry level gear for getting into run and gun style competition. Common misconceptions or mistakes by newbies.

Deviant Ollam

I first discovered you folk from one of your earliest Mud Test videos and they remain one of my favorite features from you... albeit, so much more that I've learned and seen is awesome, too. So, to wit... how often do you think you'll be doing Mud Tests in the future? We still see them from time to time but it feels less frequent now* to me. What qualities does a firearm often have to make it a good candidate for one of your Mud Tests? (Seems like there's often quite the delicate balance of "might get an interesting result" plus "this is a gun that's wildly popular or at least well-known" ... since that can lead to shattering of pre-conceived notions or at least can have more built-in user engagement) Any guns that are particularly still on your list to do? :-) * looking back, maybe you haven't become all that less frequent with them. The HiPoint was a month ago or so. Tavor a few before. I guess maybe I just binge-watched them in the past and it now I feel like I need more. Hah.

Binary Notary

I am going to apply for my Curio & Relic license soon, is there any advice you could give that beginners to collecting tend to overlook? Anything from where to look for reasonable pricing guidelines, storage, etc.

Ian Johnson

door kicker has a flashlight, rewatch the intro video

Ian Johnson

Trick question, greedo never shot at all :)

Ian Johnson

Its not just US gun laws, everyone has to deal with state gun laws, some of us more than others. Arizona is way different from California or New York. I wouldn't wish the fate of navigating CA gun laws upon my worst enemy.

e Rac

Have you tried "Hotdogs, Horseshoes, and Handgrenades" on your Vive? If so, what do you think? If not, I would strongly recommend it.

Duke VonMeep the 2nd

Questions regarding neglected areas of realistic preparedness: I really enjoyed the videos discussing the importance of having medical supplies/basic medical knowledge and basic cyber security measures , especially considering the prevalence of terrorist activities involving improvised explosives/vehicles for atrocities and the increasing prevalence of cyber crimes, besides valuable medical/infosec knowledge is (are) there any other glaring holes that come to mind regarding the 2a community?

Jacob Forsythe

What conditioner does Ian use? Also, what is your prefered shower-gun? You have showed us the best weapon for self defence in a telephone booth, but what about when you add soap and water to ultra-cqc? Thanks for the best internet content!

Duke VonMeep the 2nd

Besides ego (agreed, it's a huge problem), a lot of people aren't actually interested in getting good at shooting, they assume just having the gun will be enough or they are just there for entertainment (like an amusement park), i.e. take selfies and post them on facebook

Camilo Price

Dear Karl and Ian, I am confused about the AK safety and the origins of the safe-auto-semi layout. I've heard countless theories about why it's made that way : a "gross motor-skills" swipe down of the safety would make it go to semi and avoid soldiers spraying and praying when panicking ; auto is first after safe because soviet doctrine was to always fire bursts unless you were short on ammo ; just more convenient mechanically ; soviet doctrine was to always leave the safety off when in a potentially dangerous area ; etc... What was the intent of Team Kalashnikov during design of the AK safety lever? Did military doctrine dictate or influence it, or did it come after the safety lever layout was permanently chosen? THANKS SO MUCH GUYS I LOVE YOU

Michael Bagley

Are there any National level certifications for dirt medicine courses or how two find a good dirt medicine course? Also any suggestions for training if you live far enough away to make accessing a regular firearms course cost prohibitive?

Thomas Bobay

Where can I find listings of shooting events like Hard as Hell and 2GACM, and how far in advance are dates usually set?

Zach Burke

ophhh..well this is embarrassing... I'm stupid. You're smart. I was wrong. You were right. You're the best. I'm the wrost. You're very good-looking. I'm not very attractive....thanks!

Independent George

Why did it take so long for the "Modern Technique" to develop and catch on? <br><br>It seems so obvious to me that using two hands to shoot a pistol is going to be more accurate than one, and yet you can find training videos through the 60s that emphasize one-handed shooting.

Nathaniel Biederman

Considering your dabbling into certain old timey food items in the past, have you considered expanding that a bit into sampling older style rations? Similar to CrazyRussianHacker with modern MREs, but with older rations?

Gas Air Spark

why no mud tests of old west guns? i mean reproductions, wouldn't want to risk ruining a piece of history

DerpLord90

Given the proliferation of cheaper rifle plates (ceramic, SAPI-like) coming from places like China, how do you think the US military a) will respond and b) should respond? Are we likely to see a return to 7.62x51 as a service cartridge, using some sort of hardened steel penetrator? As a subset question, what are your thoughts on cased telescoped rounds as 'the next big thing'?

Sidney Reilley

Not so much a question as a suggestion to do one of your "bore down" technical articles on.........springs. No one seems to talk about them much but they seem to be at the bottom of a lot of issues. For example, defecient springs seem to be a the bottom of your CETME L builds and for sure you must have had to address weights and lengths of recoil springs to balance the gas systems of your WWSD ARs. And of course 1911 users are always debating weight and service life of recoil springs in their pistols. There are many more examples of spring questions in many applications and it seems that too often that the only thought shooters give to the issue is find something that has Wolf written on it and drive on. I feel that the subject could use your attention like you did with barrels for instance, and look not just at weight but materials.

Kyle Dumond

Trick question, it was the Storm Topper that toasted Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru.

Kyle Dumond

Was this reply directed towards me? Why was my question deleted?! And you're right Charles, that has been one of my points talking about these recalls with other shooters I know. All the computers, industrial design software, etc that is used today, still lacks the touch of a craftsman.

Ian Johnson

Getting away from guns for a minute, can you tell us about your filming and editing set up? What sorts of cameras, mics, editing software, etcetera. Is your filming set up the same for inside filming a Q&A vs. outside filming AR15 speed drills vs. on the road filming HaH 2G? (next might be for the forgotten weapons Q&A) Finally, is the set up basically the same for forgotten weapons, or do you need a more detailed camera for those once in a lifetime guns?

Terry Buchholz

With ammo makers striving to make ammo "look" good in gel testing but gel not representative of living tissue, what should we look for in self defense or carry ammo? What does gel testing really tell us about a certain round when it's designed to ace these tests, although several seem to fail at it miserably?

Kyle Dumond

Reposting because it appears my comment was deleted or otherwise lost: Ian and Karl, this is really a three part-er: is the seemingly sharp increase of recalls of newly introduced pistols on the market (Springfield's XDS-s, Remmington's arguably failed entry into the polymer guns market, the Walter recall) a contemporary phenomena? Or were there periods in history that had more recalls? Which of the recent (since 1980) polymer pistols in your opinion has been the biggest flop? In the past year I have had to hound Glock and Savage (Stevens) to repair brand new firearms. Both continued to malfunction even after being sent to the manufacturer for repairs. After dogged, and strongly worded, persistence on my part, both guns were eventually replaced. After all that was resolved I have an uncle who was gifted a Remmington 870 that is brand new. Right out of the box it extracts intermittently. Have you guys or any of the shooters in your two gun community encountered the same increase in what can be termed as "quality control issues"? In your informative opinions, has there been a change in pre-market testing, legal "safety netting", or manufacturer culture that has lead to all these recalls, "safety warnings", and what the gunsmiths in my area refer to as "secret recalls" (wherein the manufacturer is aware of an issue but does not publicly address it)? Thank you both, keep up the good work.

Probably Satan

Excluding the SA80 family, what do you believe the single worst firearm (pistol, rifle, belt-fed and the like) that has been adopted by any military in the last 100ish years is?

Matthew

Any thoughts on "Telescoped Ammunition" such as the LSAT? Do you foresee the same problems as other "unique ammo" ? <a href="http://www.textronsystems.com/what-we-do/weapon-sensor-systems/LSAT" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.textronsystems.com/what-we-do/weapon-sensor-systems/LSAT</a> <a href="http://www.textronsystems.com/sites/default/files/resource-files/TS_US_LSAT-_CT_Datasheet.pdf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.textronsystems.com/sites/default/files/resource-files/TS_US_LSAT-_CT_Datasheet.pdf</a>

grant mckenna

Trying to stick to the WWSD theme here... But also throw an annoying twist on it so I can torture you guys a little bit...Ha ha, just kidding - love you fuckers. What Would Stoner Do with the Kalashnikov in 2017? And when will you guys be inviting a random patreon supporter (who is willing, financed and able) to shoot at your 2 gun ACM?

Daniel R.

So I'm sitting here watching Ian's Bushmaster M17S video on the youtubes and looking at the rifle going " Why the hell don't bull pups use an electrical trigger system to avoid all the transfer bars?"

Kevin Bohne

The US military seems to be pondering a greater role for 7.62 NATO. Do you guys think there might be something to this? Could the G43 concept of every soldier with an optically sighted battle rifle be viable?

VicNighthorse

I am still quite interested in having you folks take on the M855A1 issue. To my mind this is a big deal. Our troops are now depending on this in the field. There is a lot of conflicting information out there. The projectiles are frequently available from American Reloading at about $.9 a pop. I'd be testing it myself but I don't yet have a 5.56 rifle and am not a great shot with my only scope an Trijicon MRO.

Garrett Hester

If you could take any rare, esoteric, or obsolete cartridge (modern or not) and make it plentiful and affordable, what would it be? Or if that would ruin the mystique of said cartridge for you, which would you choose to receive a lifetime supply of?

Ed Motlin

Ik, this is a late question, so this is optional. But, what do you guys think about that show "Weapons Hunter"? I have mixed opinions on the show, but I am fairly impressed that the guy recreated the Stinger LMG.

Greg S

Tell me about lasers. What are they good for? Why have one on a rifle that already has a red dot? I had a 10/22 with an integral laser once, and couldn't find a use for the laser. Why did Karl use the laser for that 250 yard shot in hard as hell first stage? Thanks

Travis Cole

Hey Karl and Ian, I love the WWSD concept and was wondering if you wouldn't mind to share, how much money have you spent on each of the rifles? I know Karl's IR gear and dbal are pricey items. Thanks for the content.

Charles Adams

Gentlemen, as you've stated in previous emails, you think that one of next steps in small arms development will be in the field of materials. You've taken some steps in that journey with alternatives to wood and steel; with polymer lowers, and (super) magnetic mount bipeds. I've had some very minor work on implementation of rare-earth or super magnets in my industry as alternative fixtures to secure components. What if anything might you think could be alternative implementation of newer materials, whether polymer, magnets, or something else?

VicNighthorse

What if any differences do you imagine are desirable between a rifle for a soldier and a rifle a civilian keeps for self-defense in troubled times? I imagine that a lot of us acquire rifles for that purpose and like myself are only just get what is good for an infantry soldier. I myself choose an AR for that reason and deviated only in that I built one optimized for subsonic and close range shooting. My ammo weighs a lot but I don't imagine that I will survive very many multi magazine firefight if it comes to that. What say you fellows?

Adam Cicigoi

is a shot timer phone app acceptable for training?

collin simpson

i want to try my hand at reloading sometime in the future. knowing the dangers of over loading i have considered the idea of starting with 38 special and shooting it out of a 357 magnum rifle in case i F up. would that be a good idea or can i 38 special still be overloaded enough to be dangerous in 357? if not do you know of two others cartridges that the same theory would work with? do you thing air rifles have a future in the military or at least SOF or have they been used in the past. other than your SMG have you ever ran a math with a full auto ?

Aydin Terzioglu

do you think that if by the time ww1 started and guns like the maxim machine gun had not been invented yet, that maybe the hand cranked gatling gun could gave seen a lot of service in ww1?

Christopher

Greetings Ian and Karl! After enjoying your content via YouTube for quite sometime I figured it was time to show my support here. InRange TV is by far my favorite channel. So, thank you for all that you both provide to the firearm community. Question : I have been noticing red dots mounted to pistols becoming more popular. It appears more gun manufacturers are starting to release popular models that are ready to accept a red dot. How much of an advantage does a pistol mounted red dot have over iron sights? Would the advantages of a red dot translate to concealed carry pistols?

Ian Johnson

yeah, but Ian has a video on the electric firing winchester bolt action, and that seems to work fine. If you used the electric trigger to trip the sear through some kind of motor or magnet, then you could use standard ammunition.

Ian Johnson

good question. I have IPSC Shot Timer for android, and it doesn't have a ton of wiz bang features, but it gets the job done...or does it?

Shane A

Hello Ian and Karl I absolutely love your work. Will you do a CZ75 (or clone) mud test? I would loan you mine but I am over 1000 miles away.

Confused Dave

Considering the amount of crap I've gotten in mine, I bet it would do well. Hell, I'm confident enough and curious: I'll volunteer my CZ75b for the video.

Confused Dave

What, if any, benefit is there to a short barreled AR in 5.56/.223? I see builds with people talking about their 10" barrel with a pinned 6" faux-can or giant flash hider to keep it legal. If you're not going for an SBR, isn't more barrel better? And even if building an SBR, what is the point of diminishing returns? I get that having a 30" barrel isn't practical for modern military or sport shooting, but all of the precision rifles I can think of have long barrels. On the flip side, pistols, with their stubby barrels, have very short effective range.

Sd412

I have really like your interviews and q&as with gun designers and engineers. I would like to learn more about the design and engineering of firearms. Are there any good books that you can recommend? I am a mechanical engineer so I would like engineering texts if there are any available. Also can you say hi to my brother Grant? Thank you

Yann Demicoli

I would really like to know your opinion regarding the ak, the optic mounting solutions available for it and which one would you reccomend. Thanks and great work