@@CNDcovert considering all the cowards that failed to stand up for their liberties during this Corona parona scare, I must be living on planet cowerdice.
Greatest statement he made was training.....so important. Years ago when I started taking classes I realized that standing behind a bench did nothing to prepare me for self defense. 10+ classes later and thousands of hours practicing off the X I feel more confident in my abilities.
Static ranges are really only good for getting comfortable with the gun and hammering yourself on the fundamentals - THEN it's time to *really* start training lol
I quit wasting money on classes quite a while back. Spend that money on ammo and you'll be better off imo. I think everybody can do with taking one or two classes, especially early on. But I also think that you can progress just as fast if not more on your own spending that money on more ammo, doing a lot of dry fire, and just getting the reps in. For me the rare classes id take are more on the "technical aspects" of tactics and mindset, MEDICAL ect, far more than shooting anymore.
@@mrdark9916 For the basics, I think that's the best usage of funds but I would prefer to do force-on-force training once I have the fundamentals down. Working through gear problems and tactical problems under stress seems like good training to me. It's just unfortunate that shit exists NOWHERE NEAR ME heh
I think people like me, with limited disposable income, (I’m having a second child in a month) the question of what parts to use in a rifle build are pretty important Q’s. I know I’ll never be perfect with every purchase but I definitely lean on other people’s experiences to help me purchase smarter. Thanks for all the info!
Exactly, there’s the thing you’re protecting, and the tool you’re using. I’d spend money the most on the people, and try to skate by on the tool as best as is possible and safe.
My bedside rifle is my A4 style. Its just plain jane though with a streamlight mounted to the A2 handguards. This might have something to do with its my only complete firearm, 10" AR in the works.
Love how you are straight up and just tell the truth that most people don’t have enough practice and skill set but are concerned about the furniture. I myself know that I don’t have the time and money to go shoot as much as I would like too, even with my pistols which I am comfortable with I still need more practice.
its a flex to work on a game that had millions of dollars in funding and probably billions in revenue and a game franchise that has had a huge influence on the world for the last 20 years JTFO especially the latest MW
Thank you so much for this video. I'm 64 years old and am not as mobile as when I was 30, but this video answered a lot of question and planted seeds on other topics. Keep up the GOOD WORK......JIM
hopefully they will distance themselves after his recent "incidents" and i agree it's lame AF, esp in the last one when he picks a TT mpx for better "armor penetration" when there's fucking assault rifles hanging on the wall
Ammo shortage makes training difficult, i.e. don't want to run out of ammo during training and then be dry when you actually need to defend yourself. On top of that, finding people like you to train and/or network with, at least in my State (Utah) seems like it won't happen(?). For example, John from WPS is always sold out and doesn't even come to this State (based on his sold-out itinerary). Then there're the indoor ranges that have rules that prevent you from doing meaningful drills (e.g. draw from holster, move-n-shoot, etc). There's a USMC ret guy that I'm about to contact for training (after my plate carrier arrives, so I can train with it from the get-go). Recommendations and/or suggestions welcome.
I love this channel! I just did a 10.5 pistol build. After shooting some of my friends 16 and 20in rifles I really wanted the mobility and lightness off a shorter build and so far it's great.
I mean it’s solid advice. And he does state to do that means to practice and train. So while I didn’t get what I came for I got what I needed
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Great video; thank you for putting out this great info. Most Done owners and new gun owners do not know this. I’m X military police Iraq veteran and I’m still learning every day. Thank you again
"No plan survives first contact with the enemy" - too true. I'm a Marine combat vet, years later we had a armed burglar break come onto our property at 4am. I heard the neighbors dog barking. First thing I grab is a stock Glock 19, adrenaline through the roof, like Iraq all over again...long story short a neighbor down the street is a K9 cop and deputies were already charging my yard! I've got everything for home defense but you gotta remember your backstop and pistol rounds aren't going a mile away or through stucco homes nearby.
My upgrades in there order. My F1 king FDR didn't come with sights or a magazine. This is what I did. But everyone has different decisions on what they should upgrade first. 1 iron Sights 2 red dot 3 light 4 magnifier 5 a upgraded charging handle. I bought 6 mags throughout the upgrades, bought 45 degree off set mounts for my iron sights. Great video keep them coming. Much appreciated!!! William
I had two of the SL20 Streamlight that were used on top of and below the HK MP5 SD. Had stereo wire and brass tan to slide under the switch. State of the art for it’s day. Thank you for making this video.
In regards to Binary triggers, the Fostech Echo trigger as a "Auto-sear like" safety that actually prevents you from outrunning the bolt, and wont drop the hammer until the bolt is in battery. The Franklin Armory binary triggers are the ones that have an issue with releasing the hammer before the bolt is all the way forward.
A PCC in 10mm with Underwood 135gr at 1800 out of a 9 inch barrel is a wonderful base to start. Add a suppressor and switch to subsonic for night, full power for day for hunting, a real Thumper for civil unrest" and accurate with less blast than a rifle caliber with a short barrel.
Iron sights is your primary and optics are your secondary. During deployments optics got damaged or broke off completely. So having iron sights on your rifle is a must.
Holosun 510C, guys. I’m very impressed by this optic and you can get one shipped to your house in two days by Amazon for $309. Ridiculous battery life, motion sensing, multiple reticle options, comes with a locking QD mount, reticle is crisp and sharp at reasonable brightness levels. You really cannot lose with this thing. And if you get it and you hate it for whatever reason, just return it to Amazon within 30 days. It is by far the best value rifle red dot that you can buy right now. Holosun 515GM looks like a damn good option as well, essentially the same specs but in an Aimpoint-style housing rather than an eotech-style housing but the 515GM is backordered on every site right now. Grab the 510C. I really don’t see how anyone could be disappointed with that purchase.
Thank you Justin.....I See a lot of talk about the roof Koreans, and it's just become a Bogaloo, slightly racist reference. Overall as a black man, it's prreettyyy stupid. Shooting rioters, those is which your Korean economy depends on, is to me the equivalent of me opening a hot dog stand in a trailer park, climbing on top of that hot dog stand, and shooting meth heads to defend a hot dog. Nothing heroic about that.
I love how trex has expanded beyond holsters. They make great stuff for the price. I would love for them to make rifles. But as Lucas has said before, the supply chain for it would be problematic. Love for them to do new cool stuff. At least start cnc some accessories.
just came back from the range and I gave one of your "hacks" a go, @ 8:00 min in, I moved my rear sight in front of my red dot because I have always found it hard to quickly acquire an iron sight picture, I must say picking up the irons was almost effortless (and because the upper rail is zero MOA and fixed to the barrel accuracy should be no better or worse than a longer sight radius), as some experts say, it's a straight line, no? in addition I feel that your cheek position has greater flexibility (less room for error) because the closer the rear sight is to your eye the greater the "parallax" distortion, I found the front sight did not float, almost acts like a red dot in terms of holding sight on target, Thanks, it worked very well "FOR ME". viewers should give it a try
i was in a marine corps recruiting office today and hear a recruiter shout “you gotta send me that t. rex arms link”... know i know what he was talking about
DONT JOIN!!!!! DONT DESTROY YOUR LIFE IN A POINTLESS NEVER ENDING WAR!!! DONT LET THEM CONSUME YOU AND THEN THROW YOU AWSY WHEN THEYRE DONE!!! BECAUSE THEY WILL!!!!!!!!!
@@Nebula_Ultra bro idk what the fuck you're talking about there is alot of benefits to joining not just fighting wars. Maybe he wants to go to school later on and not have student loan debt maybe he wants to learn a skill or maybe he wants to be part of something.
I've been running my offset rear sight in front of my longer range scopes, it helps me get my irons lined up faster and the most important thing is consistent and comfortable scope placement
I can get behind the concept that most of the questions asked about performance enhancing accessories are unnecessary without training and having an aptitude with your particular weapon system. The question about barrel length to me goes more towards that happy medium of the do it all rifle which I think a lot of cost conscious consumers are after. They can't necessarily afford an arsenal of different options for different applications. So the question of "best barrel length" is relevant to them for a base purchase.
You're right about the time acquisition on dot without mag. But, for people with a astigmatism the reflection of the dot can create a blurred effect. Etched optics solve that issue making reliance on corrective lenses for the shooter an option in many cases. For instance, a Vortex Spitfire will work for me - crisp and clear, but every single red-dot - Aimpoint, EOTECH, Trijicon, etc looks like a sideways squashed grape. The double focus plane mag optics with etched reticle is a necessity. The same for non-mag optics as well. The image of the dot into my eye causes distortion of the reticle beyond reliability.
If you want a short option in 5.56, but still want to retain great velocity with a 16" barrel, then try the Tavor. I have always loved my M-4, still do, but my Tavor has replaced it for beside protection, around the house, or in a car, it's the best. It takes about a day or two to get used to it, and then it should win you over. It's well built, proven in the field, requires no stamps, it's way better to hold up and level because the weight is in the back of the gun. running suppressed is great. I love the advantage that rifle ammo gives you, but you lose some of that with an SBR unless you switch to .300 black out and that is also a great choice, it's the only way I would bother with an SBR. Tavor also comes in .300 BK Out. He's right, training is the key, but that's not the discussion point here, and most can't afford to make several attempts at buying to building their guns. I can only offer up what I feel in love with after much thought and trials. I upgrade the triggers on all my rifles and add a light with a laser. Also an optic of some kinds is a must for me, red dot's like Holosun or Eotech, or a scope like 1-4X or 1-8X or a prism 3X. Any of those are great.
You are absolutely correct about the LPVO's... that was my standard when I was searching for mine as well. I judged the quality by the reticle/glass/eye relief & eyebox at one power. As well as if it is a true one power. All of this on top of being durable or service/duty grade. Most companies don't advertise if they are true 1x or the durability. For under 400$ (not including mount), I narrowed it down to Riton X3 1-8x and SwampFox arrowhead 1-6x. Ended up going with the Swampfox. Im sure I missed so decent companies. But I was satisfied with my choice.
A good tip for running with scopes is line up where your cheek sits for ideal eye relief and tape a peice of foam to the stock marking where the corner of your mouth sits
The whole reason for LPVO is basically for 3 guns which includes targets from point-blank to 500. Most of the top shooters in open would do LPVO with offset red dot.
One comment I have is that I keep hearing you say something along the lines of "it won't matter if you don't have the skill". This makes sense, but, some people are asking rifle build questions because they don't have a rifle. You have to have a rifle to train with...
"I reference video games because I worked on Call of Duty.." you are soooo cool Lucas!! I wish I was half the operator you are!! Absolute stud on all fronts!!
A very popular young man. For us behind enemy lines, try an “other firearm” 12.5 inch barrel + forward grip + brace. Add a light/laser, and reflex optic.
Sling attachments and sling Ammo ammo ammo and mags Light (if ar comes with irons) Red dot or optic ( if you choose so) Big ole charging handle Front grip of some sort
The take away lesson to all these options: everything has its advantages and disadvantages, sometimes it’s just pick the less-worse of all the non-perfect options. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼. Got it. Also: have cash
Got a SHTF/ hunting AR-10 recently and I noticed a lack of quality education around using 7.62/ .308 rifles for multi use purposes. Would love to see you guys bring the AR-10 heat!
Disagree on the LPVO. Used it at carbine class with buddy(both of us newbs) and we were able to easily keep up with the RDS guys even with VTAC barriers for Speed.
Ehhh it’s not by much but I agree with him that a red dot is faster if only by tiny bit he’ll even just saving a pound of weight makes the rifles quicker, LPVOs are awesome I just got a trijicon 1-6 and it’s fun to have the versatility at the range but for a civilian like myself I know it’s virtually impossible that I will be defending my self beyond 50 yards (hell even beyond 50 feet) so to me it’s more of a range rifle optic but that’s just my lame ass opinion
Thank you for finally settling the PCC/Rifle debate! I've watched so many videos and they only ever say either "PCCs are great b/c they are" or "PCCs suck b/c they do" and neither take is actually helpful. Your breakdown with the context of competition vs home defense makes so much sense :)
lol he did not settle the debate, his opinion is not any more valuable than yours or someone else's. Guess what if you shoot pccs really good than its viable for self defense.
Start a channel and get a few hundred thousand subs and you won’t know ammo prices either... cuz most of the big channels get plenty of ammo sent for free
@@GirthQuake3 Hmm I dunno I have to admit Chapter 2 has grown on me considerably since first seeing it. Choosing between them is like choosing between Lucas and Garand Thumb
I really like the 10.3" barrels, but I keep a pistol configuration because I take one when I travel and I depend heavily on the "brace". In opposition, I like an AR-9mm. I find it convenient to have multiple mags that will fit my pistol & 8" bbl AR. My AR-9 cycles Hornady Critical Defense ammo flawlessly, so I'm not carrying ball ammo for self defense, which would really suck. It's a great travel package. You mentioned Holosun- I actually like those pretty well. I have a 507C on a Glock, and a 510C on a 300 AAC. I really appreciate the video. You might want to ~CHILL~ on the energy drinks. In addition to dinging your melon while bouncing off the walls, you're gonna fry your kidneys. Again, good video.👍👍👍
Haven’t had any problems with olight at all. There good for 90% of people who are going to use them. I wouldn’t take them to war but for home defense and shooting at the range like most people are going to use them for there gonna be just fine.
@@sbcguitarist Olights don't hold their specified lumen output for long at all. In a few minutes they start to dim. Some don't have replaceable batteries either... The price isn't considerably different from Streamlight, so I always go for the Streamlight products. I do feel that there is an ethical problem supporting a Chinese company too, but it becomes very difficult when you talk about pistol red dots. Holosun just kills it against trijicon. You get an arguably better product with Holosun at almost half the price and we're talking like $350 vs $700....
I've built an 18", 13.7", and 11.3". While I really enjoy my 11.3", I prefer my 13.7" for my truck gun. something about being MORE comfortable with engaging out to 150-200m. In regards to the ballistic/Rosco question, I have both and haven't encountered an issue or accuracy problem with either. The Rosco came dimpled, and the ballistic came drilled for pinned block.
I have a lot of respect for this young guy. But it can be kind of tough to watch sometimes. Only because I don't speak "Red Bull'd up auctioneer". But I do appreciate what he's doing.
I think he’s just got so much info he wants to express but knows these videos can’t be 5 hours long. I had no idea how many companies make ARs or parts for ARs and all the endless options until I started shopping around. Then throw in the stupid ATF laws about barrel length and stocks/braces. It’s overwhelming. At first I thought I just wanted an M4 with a quad rail... 5 years later I have 9 AR style rifles/pistols and could have bought a new car for the same money.
I actually like the way he speaks, but I’m the same way. Whenever I talk about things I’m passionate about I’m off like a rocket.( I do drink energy drinks but rarely more than 2 a day. Normally sip on one at work {I can make a drink last 5 hours 😅😂})
Sorry but the PCC statement got to me. Regardless if you have a 10.3" to 16" AR if you live in a shoebox of an apartment like I do and someone breaks in and you squeeze off a few rounds from an AR regardless if you hit the person or miss more than likely you are going to be sending 5.56 rounds into your neighbors apartment. Yes, a 5.56 round can go through a person and then still go through a wall. 9mm Federal HST 124g +P is not going to do that when being fired from an MPX or CZ Scorpion. Sub guns are way more apartment friendly than AR's.
I really knew most of this. However, he is so entertaining, I couldn't stop watching. Great video man! Your opinions are worth more than most know, I believe.
the longer the distance between the front and rear sights, the smaller the circular error probable (CEP) at the target. Would be an interesting video for how much it actually changes.
The questions about set up aren't asked in the hopes of making yourself a better shooter. It's about spending your money one time. These guns and attachments aren't cheap, and people don't wanna be left with buyer's remorse.
I have three ARs 'in service', as it were, and they're all set up as similar as possible to try and alleviate training issues. Ones a 9mm Banshee, ones a 16" middy 5.56, and the latest one is a 12" 5.56 carbine. Same optic, same Midwest rail (shorter on the 9mm), same trigger, same flashlight, etc.
"The only reason to carry a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should've never put down in the first place" - Clint Smith Legit, the *only* reason to have a pistol is because you can [inconspicuously] carry it on your person at all times
I’d be more interested in additional “dry fire” videos. Particularly around more rifle exercises to do while ammo is scarce. I really enjoyed the other video and got a lot of good insight in it.
I’d have to say (depending on what you purchase originally…for me IWI zion 12.5”) that a sighting system would be the first purchase. Some come with sights, but most “flat tops” come nekkid. Takes a lot of bud getting and research. I went with Primary Arms to purchase a Holosun paralow 503g that has the PA acss cqb reticle with SLx 3x Pegasus magnifier with PA SLx flip mount. I did 45 offset buis, right canter….magnifier flip left and surefire m640df, z-bolt LEP head. I do magpul afg foregrip. And am waiting for a magpul barrier stop to come back in stock.
Perry Lamb hey thanks for the reply appreciate it. I’m running a 10.5 inch 300 blackout build so I went with pistol length and it’s a direct impingement. It can run subsonic at least the ammo I have tried so far and it runs great. Waiting to see how it plays when I finally get it suppressed. Planning on the socom sps 300 supressor.
As people stated earlier usually the longer the gas system the less felt recoil. However there are some exceptions because sometimes you don't have enough dwell time, barrel after the gas port, so you have to open up the gas port for reliability. Although generally speaking longer gas systems tend to have smoother recoil and be more reliable in the long term. Of course all this is assuming we're talking about 5.56 and not 300 Blackout or some other caliber. One little side note is that I would never choose a pistol length gas system in 5.56. Although some people love them. God knows why. However 300 blackout prefers pistol length gas systems even in longer barrels. Honestly gas system and barrel length interface, buffer system spring tensions and weights, as well as BCG tolerance and efficiency are three areas full of subtle nuance that affect your guns reliability and recoil impulse. However the longer the barrel, gas system, and buffer system is the less of a difference this factors make. If you really want to delve into some of the depths regarding the functionality of the AR-15 I'd suggest checking out Instructor Chad's Channel. I've had a few friends who have taken his School of the American Rifle build class. All of which have come back amazed how much more there is to a quality AR. Which is something I've been saying for flipping ever. Let's just say tolerance stacking is a thing. An while the AR is very forgiving it can still bite you in the ass.
You're probably talking about actual PCCs with fixed stocks and are so SBRs, but from a legal standpoint (according to January 2024 - I didn't check when this video came out), a "PCC," that is, a long pistol (with a 6 inch barrel for instance) with a handgaurd and the ability to attach a stabilizing brace, absolutely has its place. With rifle rounds you have to worry about over penetration, which is an issue with home defense. You have a super accurate, campact home defense firearm with a high magazine capacity. Also, you can take it across state lines without begging Big Daddy! A 16" barrel on a PCC with a fixed rifle stock is kind of silly IMO. If SHTF, I would absolutely be grabbing for an 10.3-14.5 SBR chambered in 5.55 though.
he builds almost all his ar15s and he uses aero receivers. the only thing that really matters is your barrel. every thing else really just comes down to personal comfort and preference buy an aero precision upper and lower for like 185. they're not as "feature-rich" as a $600 set but you'll probably never use those features anyway. cheapest gas block, cheapest tube, an ACT trigger for like 60, a rail, grip, stock that you like.. you've got maybe $500 into the gun before the barrel and it's already better than what the majority of the military is using. spend between $80 and 200 on iron sights... or don't even buy those, just buy a red dot from holosun or vortex and change the batteries often. ask any vet if he's ever known anyone that had to use their backup sights. if you can afford them, do it, of course. but if you really can't, I'm not afraid to say skip the irons and buy ammo Instead
David Kelly , all good advice, I concur. I’ll go so far as saying just get the cheapest receivers. Some of mine are Andersons and DPMS, nothing wrong with them if they’re cut right, though I’ve definitely seen out of spec ones, so check! Any mil-spec buffet tube. The BCG and barrel need to be good, and the handguard matters but as long as it’s got what you like it’s probably fine, doesn’t have to be the most expensive. And the rest just doesn’t matter much. A2 flash hider, etc. MRO if you can afford it, Vortex/Holo if you can’t. Irons optional, especially with Trijicon or better optic.
One thing to consider regarding offset sights vs Co witness sights is temperature and humidity fluctuations. I personally live in a state where you can have some pretty serious temperature fluctuations going from inside a vehicle or house to outside. As a result optics can and do fog up. There are things you can do to mitigate this but even with high quality glass and anti fogging products it still happens sometimes. So I have offset sights on a few key guns for that reason. I also carry a p365xl with a Holosun red dot in the summer. However in the winter I switch to my CZ P01 just because of the irons.
You can still get the CA-7 AR pistol here, or you can get a 14.5"/ 13.7" barrel with a fixed muzzle device that brings it over the 16" mark. The key thing is to just practice with what you got and get good with it.
@@andreivaldez2929 expect its single shot only.....and Im pretty sure fixed mag (10 rounds only). What TRex is showing is a suppressed SBR, an NFA Class III firearm for sure. Need no less than 2 tax stamps for that.
I like that you added people should still train with irons even though optics are standard now. There are some basic principles and disciplines that shooting irons teaches that red dots do not that I think are important.
I just built a 300 blackout AR pistol and have ordered a silencer for it just for that reason that rifles take care of a situation much quicker than a PISTOL
Do you think moving the rear iron sight forward more like you did can help with Cross Eye Dominance because that would be awesome I hate having to close one eye when shooting iron sights
