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MAY Q&A - A question for you and call for questions, maybe? (Patreon)

Published:
2016-05-23 16:19:03
Edited:
2016-05-23 16:19:04
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2026-06

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Hello wonderful supporters!

We're a little behind on Q&As, for that we apologize.

Ian is traveling for a bit and out of contact until much later this month so I have two questions for you guys:

1) Are you interested in a Q&A if it's just me? (Karl)

2) If you are, please post questions you think you'd like for me to try to answer and I'll put it together.

If you're not, it's ok, tell me.  It won't hurt my feelings.  We'll try to get it put together at the end of the month with both of us when Ian gets back, if possible.

Thanks to everyone!  Seriously!

~Karl

Comments

Todd E. Hale

Question: For your Two Gun Match, and other similar type matches, what would you recommend as a first rifle and pistol combination (and in what calibers) for a newcomer, like me, who is experienced shooting primarily hunting rifles and pistols but would like to begin match shooting, and two gun in particular. Keep up the good work. Thanks.

Sean Smith

I am interested in a solo Karl Q&A I really want to ask something, but having issues trying to come up with a good question.

Jasper Welsch

Yes, I love the Q&A. But I frequently fail to ask a question because invariably I am unable to log on when I think of a question. But here is one: with the current popularity of polymer framed handguns and the increasing use of polymer, MIM and other "new" materials in firearm componts, how do you think they will hold up as they age? I realize it is not exactly the same, but the automotive industry embraced plastic in the 1970s, and now a lot of it looks rather sad. There is a tremendous industry in reproduction parts for cars, but one can't just make a replacement frame or receiver.

Sean Smith

I have a USP from 1993 that has seen a lot of hard use. I think I am close to 7 thousand rounds fired if not more. It still looks pretty good. The sights had to be replaced, and there is some wear on the blued surfaces, but the polymer is holding up well.

Magickaldood

So I have heard some scuttlebutt that the Stoner Direct Gas Impingement system in the Armalite family of rifles is not a true "Direct Impingement". So what is "Direct Impingement"? How is it different than the Stoner system? All of the information I have found pertains to the gas key on top of the bolt carrier. My second question is, since you two are fond of the AR-15 how do you feel about modernization and alteration of the platform? More specifically; newer materials, Titanium and Carbon Fibers for lower receivers, along with polymer like the Cavarms that you tested are becoming more popular, do you think these provide substantial benefit? Short barrels are now in vogue along with certain cartridges like .300 BLK designed to perform from shorter barrels; how do you feel about short barreled AR-15's in SBR or pistol format. Lastly what do you think about "flavor of the month" Ar-15 cartridges? .300 BLK, .277 WLV, .25-45 Sharps, 6.8 SPC, and 458 Socom all come to mind. It seems to me that since the AR-15 was designed around the 5.56x45 so it would make more sense to custom tailor a new rifle platform analogous to the LWRC 6.8 design, what are your thoughts?

Matthew Jackson

I'd be interested. I believe you've had two-gun stages before where a pistol caliber carbine was an option, but with some disadvantage (e.g. required more hits on rifle targets). How well did that work out? Would you consider expanding that kind of event, or even designing a stage for the PDW-type carbine? Related: what happened to PDWs? It seemed like they were making a comeback with for a while with the MP7 and P90, but they seem to have vanished, in favor of more conventional handgun calibers. Was it just a matter of some combination of the NFA and the cost of ammo keeping them out of the civilian market, and militaries not needing them or not liking the cost?

Ezra

Yes to a solo Q&A. Ian gets to do one over at FW, why not you too? I have a question. Given the established link between media portrayal of military/LE and what becomes considered "standard" and then trickles down to the civvy market (see the MP5 post Iranian Embassy Siege, Mecanix gloves after Iraq, Costa c-clamp etc.) what piece of equipment or technique do you think has been overlooked by the firearm community? Second question: what do you think of the US Army's new rifle grips and stances as shown here: <a href="https://youtu.be/cT1C80ThoEo" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/cT1C80ThoEo</a>

Samuel K Harsha

Here's my question for a solo Karl Q&A. Since there isn't any rifle use for 2G-Acm at south mountain any more is there any possibility of you starting another one a little farther north in the state that might be more feasible for someone from Prescott or Flagstaff to attend? Can you use a Game & Fish range or does it need to be a private range?

Mike F

Yes to a solo Q&A, please. What firearm-related books or other references (print or online) do you (Karl) use? We've seen a lot from Ian on In Range TV & Forgotten Weapons, but not so much from Karl. Thanks.

Tim

Karl, let's hear your view on the 'state' of the firearms community and industry.

Grant Howard

Absolutely, Karl! What is your favorite surplus rifle?

Carl

Okay dumb question on long range shooting. I want the ability to shoot long range say 400-500 yards but I only have a 200 yard range with no other easily accessible options within my state. What could I do with gear, calibers, and training that could prepare me to shoot longer range should the opportunity arise?

Ryan Octopi

I'm more than ok with a Q&A that is just you. As for questions well perhaps whether you feel the "Offensive Handgun concept" has any validity or was completely unnecessary from the start?

Ben Gwilliam

I like the Q&A even if is just you. I the M1 video it was stated the you hate the BAR get more clarity on why?

Paul Kerns

1) Perfectly fine with it just being you and 2) More of a light heart question but what was the one gun, no matter how silly, you just HAD to have? Did you see it in a movie, video game, as a kid/adult, etc? Mine was the Beretta 92 when I was a kid seeing Bruce Willis fight through Nakatomi Plaza and Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon take down 5 baddies at once. It just looked so cool I always knew I would own one...now I have 3.

alexander callage

Just yourself is fine, would be better if we could have both of you present for my question. I've noticed Karl mentioned he shoots NRA service rifle/high power, and Ian shot NRA conventional pistol in the past, as well of both of you mentioning Camp Perry. I would love to hear both of you do a video on the history and current events at Camp Perry. I have shot international pistol and conventional pistol for many years both as a civilian and military shooting team member. I feel that 3 gun and other "action" type shooting sports dominates popularity these days. I wish more people knew of and understood the significance of Camp Perry and the National matches shot there. Keep up the great work- Alex

Michael Coia

It seems like Ian has many historical firearms and oddities in his collection, could the same be said about you? How would you describe your firearm interests?

Michael Smith

Have you ever played table top battle simulations (Avalon Hill, etc.)?

Simon Ferrer

Karl, the gear that you like to run in your videos makes it apparent that you're a bit of a deutschophile/russophile in terms of military kit [boy is THAT a conflict of interests!] Are they any other nations'gear that you either already run or would like to run in future matches?

Matt Lohafer

Perfectly ok with you doing a q&a solo, Karl. Is there any validity to the claims that people make for polygonally rifled rifle barrels, such as less wear, higher velocities, better accuracy?

Jonathan Steffl

Karl, Do you have any "grail" guns, that is, guns that you really want but are hard to come by for a multitude of reasons such as cost, scarcity, etc. Perhaps you've already gotten your grail guns, if so, what are they?

Jacob Forsythe

I love the q&a videos! I have always been curious as to the difference in philosophy between the American and Soviet militaries about individual rifleman. For example, what was considered appropriate use of fully automatic fire, how were individual soldiers trained to shoot/manipulate/respond to threats throughout the cold war? Thanks again -Jake F

JD

A solo Q&A sounds just fine to me! What do you think of the Czech Mausers like the Vz. 24 and the Vz. 33?

Torgo_the_White

Yeah a single QA is fine. Have you guys looked at the Sidelock quick detach mounts from Kinetic Development group? Them things look to good to be true.

James Hoover

Any more vignettes on the way?

Deviant Ollam

Here's my big, burning question... will you folk be filming any footage for an episode involving the DEF CON Shoot? :-D I know that much of the Shoot area has a "no camera" policy, but that only applies to the common hangout space. each lane (and each individual, outside of a lane) is welcome to be filmed if they desire. I would love to have other Patrons get to see this gathering and maybe consider attending in the future if they are in the area. After all, I run this all at cost and it's all just in the interest of "bring out your exotic hardware and things you're proud to own" and sharing knowledge and fun with others. :-D

Deviant Ollam

Here's my big, burning question...

Isaac

Hey, Karl! I'm not sure if I'm a bit late but I have this question about yours (and Ian's) hard work. What was a one of your large milestones in the development of InRangeTV? I know this is a growing channel and I've definitely recommended this channel to a few of my coworkers who are interested in this sort of media, but this question has been burning a hole in my mind.

Comrade Crozier

Would you consider a LMG vs DMR match in the future? The LMG being one of the SlideFire contraptions, the DMR being an SVD or similar. They both try to solve the same problem (medium range hits) in different ways, it would be interesting to see which ones perform better.

Alex Vogel

Hey Karl (and Ian!) I'm not sure where exactly I should post this question, as the May Q&A has since come and gone, but I was wondering if you could address the choice by the US Army of the M1 Carbine in .30 Carbine, over a full-auto weapon like the Thompson or the grease gun, and in a new and otherwise un-used cartridge, instead of something already in production and in the supply chain. What practical real world bebefit would the .30 Carbine round offer that would offset the nightmare of getting yet another item to troops in all theaters of the war? And why go to a semi-auto carbine, when the Russians and Germans were proving the effectiveness of full auto SMGs that could also be fired single shot from the shoulder? While the M1 Carbine is a handy little rifle, it seems like there would have been better configurations and chamberings available to the Americans when it was adopted. We discussed this on facebook a while back, and you had deferred to a later date/video; I dont mind waiting for a propper response, I jist figured I'd as again =)

james Kachman

Hey guys, sorry if this is in the wrong spot for the next Q&A; I'm trying to train my militia group to fight off the Alien invasion like you guys suggested in your race war video. I've noticed that almost all of the videos you've posted have focused on individual tactics and combatives rather than fireteam, squad, or platoon level stuff. Would I be correct in assuming this is just a limitation of the range you're at? Would you guys be interested in producing things looking at group tactics? Any thoughts or ideas about this realm? Thanks!

InRange TV

Alex, this is bizarre. We filmed it and forgot to upload it. Seriously. How in the hell did that happen? Sorry about that, we'll be fixing that shortly. ~Karl

Alex Vogel

lol WTF? haha! Well I suppose it's a good thing that I asked? Maybe I need to remind you guys to post that video about the SMG FG42 giveaway that I won!

Joshua Bazley

I think this is the right spot for a question: As a Brit I'm dissapointed about the lack of shooting opportunities in my country for the average person. Shooting is generally so cost prohibitive for civilians and the restrictions to bolt guns and single shot long weapons for civilians is at times annoying. As a British Army Cadet (ages 13-18) I had the pleasure of shooting the L98A2 Cadet GP rifle (Semi-Auto L85A2 w/out the SUSAT) and the L86A2 and once the L7A2 GPMG all of the aforementioned completely illegal for the average civilian...(Now to the question): What are your opinions on British gun laws and do you have any advice for a firearms entheusiast trapped in a country where its very difficult to follow ones passion (besides watching your videos and supporting good creators such as yourselves).

Greaselburger

Hey Guys, During 2012, I was an Intern in the U.S. Navy Museum in Washington D.C, during which I was lucky enough to handle and care for one of the few remaining China Lake Grenade Launchers. During my time there, I encountered a good deal of crew served grenade launchers, but very few dedicated grenadier weapons. Since the 1970's, we have seem the proliferation of under-slung type grenade launchers (GP-25/M203/AG36 etc) alongside rotary devices such as the Milkor MGL and RG-6; why however have pump action grenade launchers fallen out of favor, compared to the aforementioned systems? In addition, why are magazine fed grenade launchers rare in the manner of the XM25 and XM29 OICW?