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June 2018 Q&A Soliciation (Patreon)

Published:
2018-06-13 16:16:56
Imported:
2026-06

Content

This is your official solicitation for your questions for the May 2018 Q&A.

This one will be for both Ian and Karl!

Please keep it to ONE question per person and, if you can, phrase the question as a single sentence rather than a paragraph.

As you know, we always receive more questions than can be dealt with so that format helps tremendously.

Thank you! 

Karl

Comments

BrandonHiPower

Are you guys still planning on reviewing the Gemtech suppressed bolt carrier? I know you said you would in one of the WWSD videos but that was a while ago and I haven't seen it yet so I was just curious as to why you haven't made the video or decided to not make it.

Affectionate Nouns

What is the oldest functioning firearm that each of you have personally handled and/or fired?

Jonathan Jones

What is your all time favorite piece of moldy old milsurp gear?

Tyler Armendaris

If there was one weapon system that you could start a production run of 100,000 for, what system would it be?

BillFerShort

If you could invite anyone, past or present, to a match, dinner, drinks, etc., who would it be and why?

MNETHTBRD

Favourite camouflage patterns?

soizbuaga_tom

Why do you think handguns like the Steyr GB arent build anymore? Was the gasoperation such a bad idea?

TK

People not cleaning up after themselves seems to be the number one reason why shooting spots get shut down. What products do you use that make cleaning up easier at the end of a day of shooting? Also, what would you say is the ratio of time spent shooting vs time spent cleaning up after a day out in the desert?

RGB

How important are backup guns or spare mags in your opinion for concealed carry?

Konstantin Feigin

Do you plan on making anymore precision rifle shooting videos?

Carl

He said the precision rifle series was put on hold given the unavailability of Ian for filming and practice

Jonathan Geralnik

With the development and production of shorter and shorter rifle caliber guns, are submachine guns in pistol calibers obsolete on the modern battlefield?

Zac Donovan

Are bullpup rifles like drum mags in that lots of people think they're a great idea (and might even make a decent or good one) but no one adopts a second one?

Ferrous

For Karl, regarding the Old West: Who do you think killed Johnny Ringo?

Provo

Which firearm would you say you like, but absolutely hate shooting and why?

Fabian Haberhauer

If bolt action guns are obsolete (as you argued in your recent video, and I agree with your point), why are we still seeing things like the (X)M2010 recently getting adopted?

Kevin Bohne

Will you be looking into a modern FAL to compare to Ian's new modern G3?

Certainly Nicholas

Since you both have experience shooting a variety of red dot equipped hand guns, what is your opinion regarding the difference between an aftermarket slide such as a Suarez vs a custom machined gun such as sending it off to ATEI?

Probably Satan

Karl, since your weight loss, do you find it harder or easier to conceal your sidearm? I find the size of my carry gun to be inversely proportional to the size of my gut.

Sean Cowden

I loved the videos that you did with Faxon, I recently ordered a barrel from them because of those videos. For the WWSD rifles, what muzzle devices did you consider? Comps, breaks, A2 birdcage?

Clark from WY

Preferred brand of ammo, or at least anyone to avoid outright, for run and gun type matches?

Walker Sosebee

What would you think of a Carbine and/or Submachine Gun in .50 AE?

Andrew Drust

American vs German-manufactured SIGs: is there a discernible difference between quality, reliability, and function, or is this another sacred cow deserving of the InRange slaughter house? Thanks, love your content, keep up the great work. (P.S. asked this question before, but would love to hear both your inputs, especially given Ian's background in manufacturing. Thanks again!)

English

I know it's a bit late since the project is "over", but do you think the constant recoil system Jim Sullivan developed would have had a place in a full auto WWSD rifle?

Sean Smith

What can we, the Discordian and Patreon masses, do to help InRangeTV out, beyond the normal "like, subscribe, share, comment" stuff? Any particular skill sets that would be awesome to have access to? Tools?

Peter Zachary English

You guys are my favorite YouTube channel! Keep producing excellent content! I really like some of the more lighthearted content, like the polymer lower flamethrower test and the modernized obrez. Will we be getting more "fun" content like that in the future?

David Selby

What do you think a reasonable Digital Bill of Rights would look like? Would it be something that mirrors the first 10 Amendments?

Sean S.

Do you think water cooled machine gun are obsolete as vehicle mounted weapons? They offer a much longer sastained fire and vehicles can take the added weight. Love both your channels keep up the great work

Kira Stiert

It seems like the physical challenges of most matches fall short by Ian's standards. Would a "tactical biathalon" (like two gun with a several mile run incorporated) do it? If not what sort of thing would satisfy him? Whatever it is I'd love to see it run on the channel.

Christopher

Expanding on someone's previous question regarding ammunition, what is your preferred defensive ammo for a handgun and rifle? Thank you for all the great content Karl & Ian!

Jonathan

Favorite film/films?

Max Opdahl

I recently entered into the hk g36 game thanks to tommy bostic's new receivers. With furthering interest and study into the platform. It's capabilities to simply and quickly change barrels, magazine wells, trigger packs, sighting systems, and stocks all while maintaining the same receiver seem to make it a truly modular system. What would you consider to be the first true modular small arms weapons system?

Justin A

What is the most recent firearm you purchased and why?

Robert Quinn

What are your opinions on buying 556/223 that comes in stripper clips? My co worker swears by them for loading mags, but I don't really see the point. Maybe I'm missing something.

ZeroSuitSamo

Ignoring price and availability (that is to say, include rare/historic cartridges in your consideration) what would be your ideal pistol cartridge, for both competition and defense? I have a feeling the answer is 9mm, just like for rifle it was 223, but I'm curious if maybe there is something that is better, but impractical due to other reasons.

Leonard T Schmandt

Are any competitors using AR pistols (SBR's) successfully in your two gun matches especially considering the limited ranges and sometimes cramped quarters.

Azmi Azahari

What are your guys' opinion on what I call interrupted cycle firearms? Since the definition for a self-loading rifle means using the energy from the round to eject the spent cartridge, then cycle the action to load a fresh round, such guns would not fall under the definition as it usually means you have to manually release the bolt close to load a fresh cartridge. This is most notably done in the UK where semi-autos are heavily restricted and a similar system is employed in Ban States to comply with local AWB legislation.

Zach Burke

If .276 Pederson had been adopted pre-WW2, would it have been "intermediate enough" to delay or prevent the adoption of 5.56? What about .280 Enfield instead of 7.62 NATO post-WW2? Keep up the great work guys!

Rick Sexton

What kind of guilty pleasures are you willing to admit to so far as guns are concerned?

Andrew Donoghue

Where did we get the common calibres from? I.E 32, 22, 41, 44, 38? Was it just particular guns that used them that became popular? Was it common drill bit sizes?

Kyle Hughes

Tell us more about the development of smokeless powder?

Teddy

Aside from the "Chicken and Egg" problem of (relatively) low demand, what are the major barriers to American domestic mass-production of 5.45x39mm ammunition and can they be feasibly overcome?

MichaelPee

Update on Hill and Mac Rifles

Kile Rains

You've mentioned on multiple occasions how terrible the Serpa holster is, but what holsters would you actually recommend?

CYF

What was/is the reasoning for militaries and police forces to adopt SAO handguns (1911, Hi-Power, SIG M49, etc.) but not allow their personnel to carry Condition 1? If Condition 2 or 3 is mandated in these organizations, why not exclude the safety altogether (à la the TT-33)?

Jonathan Hartley

When tuning the recoil spring for a Glock 17 or 34 Roland Special configuration, what sort of behavior should the handgun exhibit when the recoil spring is tuned properly. Obviously the gun should cycle, so i'm looking for more specific behaviors such as shell ejection patterns.

Drew Coleman

2 things - is it ejecting them away from the shooter, and when you double tap as fast as you can, are the shots landing close together? Basically, if the second shot is low, it's over sprung. If high, under sprung.

Drew Coleman

Do you think that precision semi autos will supplant/replace precision bolt action guns not just in military use, but in competition?

Sidney Reilley

When will we see Karl's expose' on Ballistol?

Michael James Blum

Were there any notably unusual rifles or gear used by participants who completed Desert Brutality 2018?

Charles Adams

Karl previously briefly carried a Walther CCP as a “carry pistol.” I believe he stated that he had subsequently/or is carrying a Glock 19 equipped with a red dot sight. As some months ago Walther introduced a modification of one of their more conventional pistols, but incorporated has small dot sight, installed as per the Roland Special. Even though this pistol has the right-hand optimized magazine release instead of the preferred paddle release, have you thought about trying this (relatively) new Walther? Also as the Walther PPS M2 RMSC has a variously 6 to 8 round capacity, as opposed to the double round count for the G19 is that a problem. I wouldn’t think so as you’ve you stated you previously carried a revolver. But has the extra round count for the G19 grown on you?

Billy Kelley Jr.

Since you started posting your vids to pornhub has that lead to any awkward encounters or inappropriate behavior or proposals from fans or individuals, besides memes, are there any InRangeTV groupies floating around on the internet?

james Kachman

If you could add one division/restriction to conventional 2gun, what would it be?

Ryan Zins

In an earlier video, you guys elaborated on a question I asked about bolt action rifle obsolescence, which I agree with. I'm curious what you think about lever action rifles. With the faster cycling and ability to keep your sights on target while cycling, is the lever action rifle more viable than the bolt action rifle in most circumstances?

Csquared509

What are your thoughts on the use of less than modern handguns (e.g. PPK, Makarov, 1911, etc.) for defensive carry, are they still reasonable choices or are they obsolescent?

Dan McClelland

Will the KE Arms SLT-1 trigger in the WWSD rifles allow you to pull the bolt carrier to the rear when the hammer is forward and safety on? Green Eyes & Black Rifles mentions that with some drop-in triggers, a hammer forward/safety on situation is a problem in the event of a malfunction.

Andrew Bethards

I want a semi-auto hunting/competition rifle, what strikes the right balance of lethality, cost and ease of use (low recoil, accessories, etc). 7.62x39 (AK/SKS), 5.56 (AR), .308(Cetme/G3), 6.5 Grendel (AR) or something I’m not thinking of.

Matthew Jackson

I want to send you guys a bottle of whisky, do you have a convenient liquor store I should call to make arrangements?

Charles Easton

When shooting off the range, let's say for example varmint hunting, do you have any tips for reliably estimating target distance when shooting a) during daylight and b) at night by lamp?

Kaz

Karl and Ian, I seem to recall neither of you are particularly fond of the M14 rifle but do like the M1 Garand. Obviously there's a good case to be made that at the time it was adopted by the US, the M14 was the wrong rifle at the wrong time, but given how similar the guns are to each other, is there anything in particular about the M14 that makes it just an objectively worse rifle than the Garand? Or is your dislike for the M14 due more to the rifle being conceptually outdated from the outset and somewhat emblematic of the problems surrounding US military small arms procurement? (And the subsequent force feeding of the 7.62x51 to the rest of NATO)

Jordan Mcclelland

What are some rare Mauser rifles that aren't too expensive to collect?

Call me Lilly, Lilith if ya Nasty.

Dear Karl and Ian. You've both stated a fondness for the M1 Garand and I'm curious. What specifically do you find so appealing about the Garand rifle and what if any features of that rifle would you like to see on a modern rifle, what changes to the original would make it even better or what would make it lose it's 'Garand-ness' if you will?

Carl Larsson

Hi Ian and Karl. This is a non-firearm related question. You have both mentioned that you have moved from less free states to Arizona. Did you move from states with similar climate or from an entirely different region, if so, how long did it take for you to become acclimatized to the desert and the merciless heat? Keep up the good work, I'm really excited to see the results of the lever gun project.

Brian Herzog

You both have said numerous times that the 1917 Eddystone rifle is superior to the 1903 Springfield. Why did we end up with the 03-A3 in WWII instead of a "17-A3" (so to speak)?

Dylan meissner

Would a infantry carried flamethrower still be useable and effective on a modern battlefield?

Matt Sedore

What do you guys thing about birds head type grip for a single action revolver?

Sidney Reilley

What are your thoughts on the MantisX system? Ever use it?

Anthony Hope

Vz58 in 5.56 or AK in 5.45 and why?

Giovanni B. Ponzetto

Dear Karl and Ian, I have checked through the channel ( perfunctorily, I must say), but I did not find any in depth review or comment about the Beretta ARX 100. I guess Karl has a dislike to that, but AFAIK it's reliable and it's quite THE ambi rifle. have you had any range time on that, and/or do you plan to try it?

Michael Federico

You've discussed rifle grenades in the past, have you done any research on the R.A.W. (Rifleman assault weapon) by Brunswick corporation/L3? If so do you have any info to post or firing videos?

Scott Shaw

Some People beat me to it - Garand Awesome - M1a/M14 Sucks. Is there some thing about the M1a that did not work right? Other than the 308 caliber, would a different caliber such as a .270 change your mind?

Terry Buchholz

I'll ask this again. Why do bullet designers/makers cater to the gel test, when we're told gel isn't a true representation of tissue? Is there a better, more accurate test we should look at when we're trying to select self defense ammo? I feel like Paul Harrell"s "meat target" tests more accurately depict how a bullet performs. Your thoughts on his results? Thank you.

Alex Pierce

I really enjoyed the British Food Ration recipe videos; when will you be doing another food based series?

Dayhiker42

What pieces of gear do you feel really earn their keep? I've enjoyed trying out the VT Sling, the Crye Pants, UM84 holster, any other suggestions?

Nick Beckwith

Good one. Especially favorite films with notable firearms content..

Mike

Do you think that the rifle sling, as a marksmanship tool, is still relevant in combat today?

Nick Beckwith

From a distance Jim Sullivan's Ultimax 100 always seemed like a best of breed LMG, yet it has never enjoyed widespread sales. What opinion of the weapon and what factors do you think have hampered its commercial success? Its feed mechanism might have been a liability.

Daniel Falch

Does the 30 Carbine round have any practical value in a modern, not M1 Carbine, firearm or has it been made obsolete by newer intermediate cartridges?

Andrew Milbourne

What are your thoughts on the US Army's new Sub Compact Weapon Program (aka push to adopt new a new SMG for the Army's Personal Security Details), and if you were in charge of procurement, what 9mm Parabellum SMG would you pick for the Army's new SMG?

Rhodie

With how politics and law is heading, is it still worth trying to enter into firearms as a career?

Burg

Where do you see supressor technology in 10yr? Also do you think supressors will see more issue on a squad level rather than a specialized item only used by SF?

Jeffrey

Why are gas-operated locked breech recoil systems so dominant among modern infantry rifles? Every PMAG adapter out there seems to be short stroke, DI or long stroke piston; how are they better than, say, roller delay, lever delay or even inertial lock actions?

WindSnowandSilence

With the various training companies that pop up is there an effort within the industry to curtail or provide controls to weed out bad training or unsafe training companies?

Michael Quinn

I've asked a version of this before. Is there a role for a specialized designated marksman rifle when the standard infantry rifle is a sub MOA AR with a 4x scope/magnifier?

Jake Knight

Ian and Karl, you have become something like internet sages for gun questions of all sorts. If you could ask an historical figure a gun question, who would it be, and what would you ask?

Eric Hansen

How did you choose the reticle color for the Trijicon TR24 1-4x variable scope (it comes in red, green, and amber); it looks like you went with green or amber but would red have provided greater contrast making the scope even more viable as a red dot on 1x?

Frank Ball

Why did the Berdan primer, which was developed in the U.S., become popular in Europe and the Boxer primer ,developed in Europe, become popular in the U.S.

scrungo

Did police militarization/widespread use of AR-15s in the 2000s onwards contribute to the decline of 10mm Auto and .40 S&W?

Ed Motlin

Which would you rather be issued: the Type 38 or Type 99 Arisaka?

Eamon B

Do you utilize the hollow space in the stock of a GWACS lower for a cleaning kit or spare parts? And what spare parts or cleaning and tools do you take to matches?

Billy Kelley Jr.

For me the thing that makes this channel so awesome is the both of you, there is something about the dynamic of when you guys work together on something that I don't see in any other channel, it's almost like the content isn't as important as the interaction with each other and the audience. I find it hard to explain but the closest thing I can relate it to is Mythbusters, having 2 hosts somehow makes your show greater than the sum of it's parts and I find that I can never get enough, and after watching demo ranches vlogs and now Tim from military arms channel it makes me think that you guys vlogging would be awesome, Karl can make a vid of the the snarky comments and replies to the vids and general history of Arizona like a less involved version of the old west vignettes, and Ian could do travel vlogs of all the exotic places he goes to. Just a thought, I've always enjoyed the oddball or off the cuff vids the most. Thanks for being so awesome, I seriously think that if someone else had done all the same content it wouldn't be half as good as you guys make it, please keep doing what you do and thanks.

Nick Beckwith

Oops. "What IS your opinion of the weapon etc."

Mauserdude

Any recommendations for 2GACM style stages for a small bay environment? I have access to a range but have limited distance (< 30 yards) and no rifle steel.

Alchemical Solutions

What is the worst "good" gun and the best "bad" gun, in your opinion?

Gregg Harper

Draw parallels between the AK and M1 Carbine that focus on the circumstances surrounding them. Once plentiful/cheap but no longer, reproductions are typically garbage, semi-obscure, under performing ammo (exclude 7.62x39, I suppose) Does it have a mainstream future or is it going collector status on us like M1 Carbine despite demand?

Drake Vanders

For Karl & Ian, I'm curious if you know and to get your opinion of the Russian .366 TKM caliber firearms currently being sold in Russia as a means of bypassing Russian gun-laws (as you need to own a shotgun first for 5 years before you can own a rifle). It's literally a miniature shotgun slug designed to be used in surplus 7,62x39mm weapons such as the SKS (VPO-208) and AKM (VPO-209) by a means of "Paradox rifling" of the front 120-140mm of the bore. This gives it an effective range of a bush rifle between 100-150m.

XJ Liao

For Karl - I was catching up on earlier 2-gun videos and noticed you used to run a VP9. What are your thoughts on it and why did you switch?

Kalle Cederström

Do you feel naked or uncomfortable when you travel in the places where you can't carry?

Jonathan R Charles

How do submachinguns with fixed firing pins in the bolt face prevent out of battery detonations?

Paul Montanari

Is there a future for electronic trigger mechanisms? Will being able to program trigger pull styles and weights or even controlling bursts and rates of fire have a future in the civ. market or military.

justin cook

Are you as perplexed by the marine corps decision to replace the m4 with the m27 as I am?

Fox

What gun would you carry other than a G19 0r H9?

Markus Kammler

In movies rifles and pistols that are moved around quickly always click and "rattle" very distinctively. Is this total Bullshit?

Laurens Wendt

Do you guys know of any news about HMG stg44??

Charles Adams

After the sad failure of the Ishapore 2a1 in the mud test, do you think that the Lee Metford with a dust cover would have performed better? Also, do you think the fact that the No. 4 has the bolt rails on the inside of the receiver would have performed better?

Johnny Osprey

Hey guys! Love the content! What one Hollywood or literary gun gaffe is your personal pet peeve?

Eric Camp

If for some reason you were each only able to keep one rifle from your collections, and for some equally contrived reason that rifle couldn't be an AR or AK platform, what would it be?

fred billups

Is .380 still a viable option to carry with all the single stack 9mm available?

Duke VonMeep the 2nd

Telescoping ammunition has been mentioned a few times on the channel, could you explain more, like the benefits over conventional ammunition and possibly some pictures?

The big red

I asked this before but I’ve heard it discussed that the m60 is a flawed design and I hope you could explain

Mark Smith

What are good tips for a brand new M1 Garand Owner?

Thomas Wood

If you wanted to turn your g3 into a dmr style, rifle what optic would you choose? Most optics I have tried interfere with the charging handle operation

London Jolly

What's the most nonsensical gun you want to acquire? I'm in for an Automag, Unica-6, or Mars pistol myself.

LowKey

Your opinions of the EAA Witness pistol, particularly the post-2005 models after they standardized on the large frame increasing it's caliber compatibility.

Samuel K Harsha

What do you think of Cody Wilson's ghost gunner project and his theory about how technology (3d printing, mini-cnc machines...) is making centralized authority (ITAR, ATF, factories...) over the weapons industry obsolete?

Anthony O'Nan

What is your opinion on the Scout Rifle concept? Is it valid in any context other than as a compact hunting rifle?

Philip Sturm

In your videos on variable power optics you reference those optics vs a red dot + magnifier. What are your reasons for using the magnifier + red dot over a variable power optic on the WWSD "Door Kicker"?

Jonathan R Charles

The Steyr GB was murdered by the Glock... Steyr spent a fortune developing the GB to lose to the Glock in Austria. Also, IIRC it wasn't as reliable as one would hope.

Michael Quinn

In case they don't answer I've got a Trijicon 1-4 Accupoint on mine and there's plenty of space. Follow up question for Ian, what does the shorter length of pull on the Spuhr stock do to the charging handle clearance?

TwentythreePER

I'm curious why we haven't seen a Rifle Dynamic's AK being tested as the "modernized AK". I've heard Jim Fuller say their front end takes a pound off the rifle and shifts the balance point back, making it easier to control.

Maxim

Is there a reason the G3 design doesn't incorporate a last round bolt hold open? It seems like an obvious feature to assist with the reload on any firearm but particularly with that design.

Jonathan R Charles

Same question with the AK... which is weird, because even older bolt action rifles lock open (on the follower) on an empty magazine.

Shawn Adams

For Ian, what weapons have been the most challenging for him to shoot as a left-hander? I'm a lefty too and had a brass-deflector for my M16A1 (U.S. Army 1980s) which I found to be a pain.

MattC10/63

At shotshow this year, were you guys able to take a look at the new Stribog SP9A1 from Grand Power of Slovakia? What was your guys thoughts? If not have you guys heard anything about these PCC/PDW?

David Hampe

Can we expect to see more match participant interviews in upcoming content?

Jonathan Beland

Hi guys, I always assumed that a .357 magnum round was longer than a .38 special in order to hold the greater powder charge a magnum load required. But I recently read that the .357 case was longer just as safety precaution to make sure that it wasn't accidentally loaded into a .38 special revolver. Then I hear about 9mm x 23 Largo being weaker than 9mm x 19 parabellum and that further piqued my curiosity. It seems that case length is not directly correlated with the amount of propellant/hotness of a round. Can you guys explain this to me please? Love the channel, keep all the great content flowing.

Herk

Have you guys heard of the new unofficial/experimental "Patrol" division in 3-Gun and, if so, what are your thoughts on it? It seems like a division that was thought up by someone (or several someones) who had the same goals/mindset as you do with 2GACM.

martin Schreiber

What do you think of the mini 14 for people in communist states?

Ftops

Hey guys, viewer from Australia here. Wondering what your thoughts are on doing a history of the Sako and/or Tikka companies like you did for Colt and springfielf armory?

Cody Cook

I asked this before on Forgotten Weapons' page but, What do you think about the M27 IAR now that it has been around for a couple of years?

E Germi

There seems to be a pervasive stereotype that guns made from milled metal are sturdier and more accurate than guns made from stamped sheet metal. Have you seen any proof that this is actually true? For example, has anyone done scientific tests comparing milled receiver AK-47s with stamped receiver AKMs, or comparing AR-15s with AR-18s?

Jeremy Rumbaugh

Any recommendations on good training courses? I'm interested mostly in tactical rifle usage, but also emergency medical, hand to hand, etc.

Edwin Grubbs

Are there historical small arms that don't have a trigger? The slam firing capability of older shotguns still required a trigger, and the inconsistency of the pump action behavior caused accidents.

John Chaves

1 question and a suggestion. Karl, would you consider a "survivalist" division in your matches? It would be "Open" but you have to carry everything you are going to use just like "Armor+P" but without requiring plates or helmets? (Think Bug Out Kit) The suggestion: Barrett M107 and Galil Ace mud tests. Lets see if the tighter tolerances help the galil over an AK and the 50cal is a barrel recoiling cam delayed unlocking system similar to the Luger witch did quite well.

Brian Clark

I just noticed last week that you pulled your CETME L build series from YouTube but left it on Full30, I'm assuming this is in response to the new YouTube guidelines? If so, do you foresee the channel developing divergent content for separate platforms? My fear is YouTube policies will in effect control or at least influence the content on other platforms since that is where most of the viewers are and therefore makes the most sense to cater to. Please do not forego the instructional build content, that has been my favorite videos to date.

Edwin Grubbs

Hmm, I see where this is headed. One division where the losers get voted off the island, another division where the contestants are naked and afraid, and another division where the winners get a rose from Karl.

Seth Nelson

What holsters would be on your shortlist for a specific pistol (as opposed to a general do-all holster) and your thoughts on chest mounted pistol for plate carriers.

Mauserdude

Is there a reason no one has “Glocked” (simplified, modern materials, standardized) a lever action rifle?

Andrew MacDougall

there is the chiappa alaskan. really though it is an obsolete design so there is no reason for a "modern" lever gun, only for range-toy replicas like the henry.

Glen G Walker

Assuming your platform can shoot both, when would you use 5.56mm and when would you use .223? I thought that .223 was only for plinking, but with companies like ASYM and Prime offering "match grade" .223 this n00b is confused...

strangelove

With all the emphasis on hearing-protection nowadays, how did armies in let's say WWI or II handle this issue? Or did everyone just go deaf? :D

Will Rodger

In light of your recent video on milsurp bolt guns being - SHOCKINGLY - obsolete, and the constant advances in gas gun accuracy, do you see a day where the bolt gun is fully obsolete in military service (even for sniping)?

Jason

Why are there so few videos on historically significant Asian firearms. The Japanese arquebuse and korean naval cannons, amongst others, seem perfect for a show in this format.

Jeremy Jensen

Ian often describes the PKM as possibly the best modern GPMG, but how does the FN MAG or M240 stack up against it?

Gregory Stäuber

What are your thoughts on the SIG P320 (inducing all its variants) and can we expect a video on it (maybe how it compares to something like a the H9)?

David Morris

You have mentioned that a '73 in .357 would be your choice in a lever gun for practical use. Why not a '92 in .357? It has been my impression that the '92 is smaller, lighter, and stronger.

Matt

Since 6.5 creedmoor rifles burn out barrels quickly, would gain twist rifling help with barrel life?

Brian Pomerville

If Desert Brutality 2019 were to happen, would you ever consider an adaptive division? I'd like to compete but constantly timing out over disability would make it kind of pointless to make the trip.

Bourbon

What are your Opinions on the G36/Mr243/SL8 plattform? I found it to be lightweigt, low recoil, ambidextourous, and accurate with decent sights outofthebox.

Jon B

You guys are the best gun channel around. I love the mix of content and sense of humour. Whatever happened to the HMG STG44?? Do you have them yet?

Fudj

Do you guys have any tips or advice for people just getting into Class 3 items i.e. suppressors. Anything you know now that you wish you would have known when you started. Thanks!

Garrett Schneider

Any recommendations for carrying night vision equipment (googles, monoculars, etc.) when not in use, other than leaving them mounted to a helmet?

Garrett Schneider

The MAG and 240 are about 10 lbs heavier than the PKM. Ian has stated in his videos when comparing guns to the PKM, that is does best to balance durability, weight, and cost. The M240 has very good durability from what I've heard and read, but is heavier at around 25 lbs compared to the PKM's 15 lbs.

Eric Meyer

Hopefully I'm not too late submitting this, but... What current weapon system (other than the AR-15) do you think has the most potential for a what would *design staff* do update. Other than Karl's recently mentioned AK-74 beta, will we be seeing any projects like this in the near future?

Eric Meyer

Throw away that's probably better directed to forgotten weapons, but... How ridiculously unlikely do you two think the possibility of seeing FAMAS parts kits trickle in as France completes the phase out of the F1 is?

Fred Rush

Now that the United States Space Force is becoming a real thing, what would you arm the american space marine of the future with?

Panda

Why did militaries move away from lever gun technology in favor of bolt action in the early 20th century? It seems to me bolt actions are a step backward in terms of overall combat effectiveness compared to lever guns, especially in terms of magazine capacity and rate of fire. Was it just because they wanted a pointy bullet for longer range shooting? Thanks so much! You guys are awesome.

Kevin J Hart

If you had to shoot two thousand rounds from one shoulder fired rifle in a weekend, what gun would you choose to shoot from before and after the Cold War era?

Deviant Ollam

In the past you alluded to a lever gun as a possible long arm option for the MOST non-permissive environments. What modern lever gun make and model (you mentioned .375 as a caliber) do you feel would fit the bill? Is anyone making one with mounts (or at least drilled and tapped) to accommodate an optic? Cheers! [raises glass]

Lipardi

I was wondering where you got most of your Russian parts for your 13 pound beast. I am looking for decent but trustworthy vendors from Russia for restoring an SVD I found at a pawnshop. Thanks!

Michael Batza

In your last Q&A you said that future house hold metal 3D printing would render gun control more difficult/Impossible (in your words "changes a lot of things" with compliance for registration of guns in single digit percents in many states and super simple 80% lowers readily available, the simple tools (drill presses, and God forbid dremils)the average person has access to has already made that change?

Michael Batza

If anyone else has any thought on this I'd love to hear them, Thanks!

ROBERT WEBER

Do you have a preferred brand of ammunition?

Brian I

Why are combo handguard/bipods not more popular? Seems like a great way to save weight and increase capability.

Joe

The Kel-Tec SU-16 and Steyr Scout have them.

Joe

Why don't more modern submachine guns/pistol-caliber carbines combine the magazine well with the pistol grip, especially since using actual pistol magazines seems to be a relatively common practice? Beretta's CX4 storm, with its "pistol-like" controls (minus the cross bolt safety) and mag well seems like a relatively rad design.

matthew a nugent

Dear Karl and Ian. I agree completely on the ability of military Surplus bolt actions to replace modern Semi-auto rifles. that’s I own a Century arms AK, 12 gauge pump action, and sub 2000. But can my 1942 Mauser 98 make a practical supplement to them in a 250 to 400ya DM role? Assuming I can get my shooting skills up to that level. I’m sure it wouldn’t be the best but as always money is tight and I already own the Mauser, and I can put a 1 to 6 scot scope on for the cost of the glass which is about $200. Also if you think I should bight the bullit and save up the money to bye a Quality modern hunting rifle or entry level Percision rifle is it still worth the cost of the the scot scope or should I just poot the original rear sight back on? 2w

Matthew C.

I know you guys have already done the AR-15, but when will the WWSD AR-15 get the InRange TV stamp of hubris in regards to passing the mud test?

Vercingetorix

Do you believe that the US Supreme Court ruling regarding (most) cell phone tracking needing a warrant will actually lead to an increase in privacy? Or will we start seeing more blanket-issue warrants in response from FISA-like courts as a way to just side-step the ruling?

Chris Gunawan

With the early exploration into semiautomatic rifles in first World War, why didn't the Winchester Model 1907 semiautomatic rifle and its .351 WSL Cartridge made the most sense given the environment? It seems to me that this rifle and could of been developed into something rivaling a anachronistic SKS on the fields of World War I.

Chris Gunawan

With the early exploration into semiautomatic rifles in first World War, why didn't the Winchester Model 1907 semiautomatic rifle and its .351 WSL Cartridge see more widespread use given the fact it was a magazine fed, semiautomatic rifle shooting an "intermediate" cartridge? I know the French and the British had bought some of these rifles early in the War, but I haven't read anything detailing there experiences in combat. It seems to me that this rifle and cartridge could of been developed into something rivaling an anachronistic SKS on the fields of World War I if given the proper development, akin to your 1866 Henry lever gun project as a general issue rifle.