2-Gun Action Challenge Match: US WWI Infantry (M1917 & M1911)

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8 жыл бұрын

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In this 2-Gun match, I am competing as a WWI US infantryman, with an M1917 Eddystone rifle and an M1911 pistol (both are genuine WWI-era originals). I am also using a reproduction US 1917 uniform from Mike's Militaria. It's a fantastic quality reproduction, made from the same patterns and materials as the originals, and custom tailored to fit.
Ultimately I placed 50 out of 60 shooters - not bad for shooting against almost exclusively semiauto rifles! The more I shoot the M1917 rifle, the more I like it - although heavy, it is excellent in every other way. The 1911 is an iconic pistol, but does leave something to be desired. The hammer bite left my hand bloody, but it did get the job done.

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@tawmifm 7 жыл бұрын

Ah, the standard issue World War I sunglasses.

@christ4032 7 жыл бұрын

and fabulous ponytail

@elikeaton6497 7 жыл бұрын

Now I can't get the image of a big regiment of American volunteers getting issued ponytails out of my head

@christ4032 7 жыл бұрын

That's why you would volunteer over being conscripted to the no ponytail regiments.

@UnholyTerra 4 жыл бұрын

Ian was the coolest GI out there

@Bialy_1 4 жыл бұрын

"In the early 20th century, they were also known as sun cheaters (cheaters then being an American slang term for glasses)" "In 1913, Crookes lenses were introduced, made from glass containing cerium, which block ultraviolet light."

@durn863 8 жыл бұрын

Ian sweating his balls off in a wool WWI US uniform for our entertainment, what a dedicated youtuber. respect

@pmodd 8 жыл бұрын

+Duridian Wolff Pretty sure he did it for his own entertainment, and being able to post a video was a bonus. Given the chance, I'd definitely do the challenge the way Ian did; very cool indeed.

@kaoswylie5928 8 жыл бұрын

+Duridian Wolff Wool is a surprisingly comfortable material even in hot weather

@Krompierre. 4 жыл бұрын

@@kaoswylie5928 Altho this was posted 3 years ago, I cant help myself but to comment. :D As a someone who reenacts 15.th.C. Northern Italian civilian/infantryman and wears at least two layers of wool over then linnen undergarments, I can confirm that even tho' you're cooking inside and sweating as a pig-you're okey when you get dry. I'm still amazed by the fact that even after a whole day of gambeson and brigandine over the wool and linnen doesnt make you arms, torso and thighs stinky and sweaty. Good thing with 100% wool material is that it's really good insulator (you're warm when it's cold outside and you wont be so cooked during extreme sun) and wicks away the sweet instantly keeping you pretty heated up but dry while linnen undergarments allows your skin to breathe and stay clean

@TheAxeBearer 4 жыл бұрын

the Gun Jesus for the win!!!!

@romka_ind 4 жыл бұрын

I want to see him doing same stuff but in WW2 german summer uniform with short pants in winter in Alaska. Something like germans felt invaiding Russia in wrong time of the year :)

@WanderingPaladin 7 жыл бұрын

Mad respect for Ian's left-handed bolt action technique. Dude makes it look easy.

@stevecolley6750 3 жыл бұрын

+LadyJaneFace ROGER THAT! IN SPADES!

@chipsterb4946 Жыл бұрын

It looked pretty difficult but Ian certainly did it well.

@george2113 Жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for Ian to rock left handed bolt & action!

@ConeFlower-gx2qk 3 ай бұрын

Fr I inherited one of these from my dad and the bolt is not fun to cycle. Still way better than my friends Mosin but damn

@LimebreedUK 8 жыл бұрын

so this is like cosplaying but with slightly more gunpowder?

@Cinnabun 8 жыл бұрын

+Atlas And properly groomed beards and less sweat.

@Radioactivesquirrel2 8 жыл бұрын

And accurate to history rather than to a book or tv show

@WarHawk90000 5 жыл бұрын

Cosplay, yes, but for men.

@owenwolfco.8344 5 жыл бұрын

Re-enacting > cosplaying

@xwarslayerx 4 жыл бұрын

he looks like Jamie Hyneman more than normal here lol

@SpenceIsAChef 8 жыл бұрын

I can't begin to imagine how someone using a semi-auto must feel placing lower in a shooting match than someone with bolt-action hardware

@medvidekmisa 7 жыл бұрын

well in a real war you barely see the enemy so you probably wont even know what and how they are firing at you and will be the last thing you will think about...with bolt action you will also try to aim better just for psychologie reasons instead of spraying bullets randomly with semi auto

@TheGreatBeard 6 жыл бұрын

spraying bullets randomly also has a psychological effect against the opposing army. With a lot of bullets flying around, they're not as confident in attacking.

@mathm7401 6 жыл бұрын

Bolt action rifles tend to be more accurate than their semi-automatic cousins. Add to that, that he's an alright shot and seems to be used to the weapon systems and you have yourself a contender

@SupaThePink 6 жыл бұрын

Not to mention that Ian’s a lefty using a right-handed gun

@Snadzies 6 жыл бұрын

At the ranges the people in this match are shooting at I imagine any accuracy advantages bolts actions carry would be negligible. I'd bet that this is a case of slow being fast, where some people with semi autos are rushing their shots, relying on the ability for quick follow up shots and that is actually costing them more time whereas someone with a bolt action is going to make sure their sights are on target and they get a good trigger break.

@yucannthahvitt251 8 жыл бұрын

Far more interesting than watching someone do this with a $3,000 Sig pistol and a $5,000 AR, bravo!

@TinyDrPhil 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it ain't impressive when all your doing is flaunting how much money you have. Now this? This takes some skill.

@chrisloUSA 8 жыл бұрын

+Edson Bugatti Totally agree, with both of you.

@MaxwellBenson80 5 жыл бұрын

You speak the truth. People are obsessed with tacticool nowadays. I prefer my guns wrapped in wood.

@andrewzabinski2205 4 жыл бұрын

@@MaxwellBenson80 I agree but the only problem with the material is that is heavily influences by the enviorment. In terms of accuracy. You can't beat the look and feel though.

@SamuraiPie8111 8 жыл бұрын

"that kraut contraption is insane!" damn them and their metal war beasts

@pietrotacconelli8311 6 жыл бұрын

Agent Bill Wilson Krauts only had one "metal war beast" and it was hardly entered into service brits had the tanks.

@Gustav_Kuriga 5 жыл бұрын

@@pietrotacconelli8311 r/wooosh

@stevecolley6750 3 жыл бұрын

@@eastindiaV You are a BIG JERK (dare I say ass-hole) for making the racist "jew" remark. Completely uncalled for. Besides, since when is "McDonald" of German ancestry?

@cia7832 3 жыл бұрын

that's a big tank

@sagebalsys7390 2 жыл бұрын

@@eastindiaV you all good man? Off your meds?

@AntiActionFox 8 жыл бұрын

*Tips brodie * m'war bonds.

@RockIslandAuctionCompany 8 жыл бұрын

This looks like ridiculous amounts of fun. P.S. Bonus points for proper WWI stance at beginning of "Sgt. York." P.P.S. Special BFF points to Karl for snagging that mag.

@crazytomato4845 3 жыл бұрын

"OVER THE TOP"

@britishmuzzleloaders 8 жыл бұрын

You thought right Ian.... That was a cool way to do the shoot. Well executed historical shooting. Thanks for this.

@Tmeister44 8 жыл бұрын

The Band of Brothers reference almost brought a nostalgic tear to my eye... Well done

@rinoz47 4 жыл бұрын

i had to scroll THIS FAR....

@brettd2308 8 жыл бұрын

The M1917 is so underappreciated. Love that rifle :)

@AldanFerrox 8 жыл бұрын

+Brett DuVale Enfields all the way!

@shadows96100 8 жыл бұрын

+Brett DuVale Even though it is a 30-06 mauser with better sights, which makes me want one.

@jasonstark8889 8 жыл бұрын

very underappreciated. I absolutely love mine. I am convinced all these folks still who automatically say the Enfield trumps the m17, haven't spent a meaningful amount of time with one.

@DeanmC261993 8 жыл бұрын

+Brett DuVale Your so right because it combines some of the best aspects of the mauser and the enfield and gives birth to probably the best all around bolt action in WW1. The speed of the enfield, accuracy of mauser, and the best damn sights until the arrival of the Garand.

@levinlevinallday 8 жыл бұрын

I have a rare X-Force shortened m1917. I think it's about 4-5 inches shorter. That actually made the rifle much more easier to handle and balance. I wish I lived closer to Ian, I'd let him borrow it to make a video. Hardly anyone knows about them because of the rarity.

@Morae88 8 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that Ian and Carl compete to have fun.I think some competitive shooters have forgotten that.

@FUZYsquatch 8 жыл бұрын

Are those sunglasses reproduction or original?

@ForgottenWeapons 8 жыл бұрын

Original.

@paullytle1904 8 жыл бұрын

+Forgotten Weapons man you look stylish and hot

@petermoeller5901 8 жыл бұрын

Had to smile about the sun glasses and the long hair, that slightly "out of period". Quite impressed with your ability as a marksman.

@hymanocohann2698 2 жыл бұрын

Would be period correct if he were Free Methodist, but then he would have been a non combative.

@_Ignalis 8 жыл бұрын

cracked up at "OVER THE TOP!"

@P226nut 8 жыл бұрын

As someone whose worn wool uniforms in the heat I thank you for sweating it out to make this, God that must have been hot in the damn desert no less. You rock Ian

@102819921 8 жыл бұрын

when you get out of the car for these matches does everyone else just shake their head? XD

@lowkeythethiccstergod6939 8 жыл бұрын

*Voice chimes in from nowhere: "Double kill! Unstoppable!"

@JonathanPalenik 8 жыл бұрын

+petpeeves117 unfrigginbelievable

@tobyman360 8 жыл бұрын

+petpeeves117 "Killionaire", "Invincible", "Perfection" The mother of all combos.

@HellYeahCorp 8 жыл бұрын

+toby Hogan "Killimanjaro."

@xX_und_wv_d_x_Xx 8 жыл бұрын

chenymania !

@glenphenix2188 8 жыл бұрын

+petpeeves117 Killary Kinton! KIlltastic!

@artardFTW 8 жыл бұрын

actually really interesting to watch. they should totally have competitions for old rifles and pistols like these

@hvymtal8566 8 жыл бұрын

I think you won just on principle of showing up in costume.

@samiam619 5 жыл бұрын

hvymtal Costume? Uniform!

@Synystr7 6 жыл бұрын

I always thought the "Hun" label was hilarious. Both because it sounds cool and because the Huns most probably looked like mongols, which is to say asian. So basically, the Allies were calling the Germans "weeaboo" before the internet.

@Ashfielder 4 жыл бұрын

The Kaiser called his troops Huns after they showed particular aggression in putting down the Boxer Rebellion. The name was therefore used as an insult by the Entente in WW1, because the Huns were savages, and the Huns were savages.

@jeffpraterJSF 4 жыл бұрын

How do you expect to slay the Huns with dust on your jump wings?

@hanspetrich6520 4 жыл бұрын

@@Ashfielder That is not quite correct, the Kaiser did not call them "Huns" directly, but rather told them to "Like a thousand years ago, when the Huns under their King Etzel (Atilla) made their name, which has let them appear mighty in stories and myths alike today, the name 'German' shall be made known to the Chinese, so that for a thousand years, no Chinese man will ever even dare to look disgusted (scheel) at a German!" It does sound very violent either way though.

@andrew6745 3 жыл бұрын

@@hanspetrich6520 Attila* because the hungarian language is goddamn stupid.

@MrMonkeybat 8 жыл бұрын

But I don't think the haircut is army regulation.

@jacobjohnson2603 4 жыл бұрын

it's standard for 1863 Army Colonels

@3vimages471 3 жыл бұрын

Standard regulation Antifa haircut.

@BillBraskyy 2 жыл бұрын

He's been at the front for months!

@rudidower 8 жыл бұрын

I'd never noticed that Ian was a lefty before. He does a great job of cycling that bolt. Nice to see some left handed people shooting. This coming from being a left handed person myself of course : ) Great video by the way.

@realhorrorshow8547 7 жыл бұрын

Interesting to see him cycle the action with his right hand. I recall the lefty sniper from Saving Private Ryan reaching over with his left to work the bolt, but I don't know if that actor really is a southpaw or if, perhaps, the director wanted a more obvious movement.

@rudidower 7 жыл бұрын

+Real Horrorshow. yeah, that's funny, I was thinking about the sniper dude in S.P.R too. I remember the first time I watched that and thinking that his bolt working was a bit clunky beause he was a lefty. He looks awkward reloading in the film and I always thought it was a bad idea to have made that actor (can't remember his name) the sniper in the film beause surely any good sniper, lefty or not would be able to cycle the bolt on his rifle smoothly. In every other way he plays the part amazingly though.

@samiam619 5 жыл бұрын

Rudi Dower My buddy who was an Army Vet that the sniper being left handed was the only thing he saw wrong with the movie. “The Army would NEVER let a lefty be a sniper left handed”! P.S. his name was Barry Pepper.

@skinWalkman 3 жыл бұрын

The wrong handed people will rise and overthrow our right handed overlords

@KurtAustin2448 2 жыл бұрын

@@skinWalkman I'm in a weird spot, and I don't know if Ian might technically be in the same boat: left handed, but right-eye dominant. So when I found out, I had to relearn how to shoot. So far it has worked out nicely as in many cases I can use my dominant hand for firearm manipulations.

@LOL60345 8 жыл бұрын

Uniforms were so nice back then. You also *feel* completely different wearing something like that.

@WhiskeyRiverRifleman 8 жыл бұрын

that was damned impressive Ian!

@Thatonedude917 8 жыл бұрын

This is so fucking awesome. lol'd at the recoil tipping the helmet into his eyes

@BlackestHeart101 8 жыл бұрын

That was awesome! Now do a match with a WW2 kit. M1, and 1911. Maybe throw a Winchester shotgun in there and run a 3 gun match...

@MrSmith336 7 жыл бұрын

I just rewatched this and it still makes me smile. Ian, you are an Operator with that M1917. It's a really slick action.

@salokin3087 8 жыл бұрын

"Slay the Hun" My fucking sides, your so in character its scary!

@jmac5023 4 жыл бұрын

You dont realize how quickly Ian operates a bolt action rifle until you try it yourself. Karl as well, especially Karls target acquisition. You guys bring me so much joy with your videos, the educational history as well as displaying proper and safe handling of firearms. I love you guys.

@Robert-qr8co 3 жыл бұрын

Ian running and gunning and cycling the action at that speed is the most badass thing I've seen in a long while on KZfaq.

@ab5olut3zero95 5 жыл бұрын

I get more and more impressed every time I watch y'all's shooting videos. Your technique is excellent- especially for a lefty- I never would've thought to work the bolt like that. Y'all are great guys- keep it up and thanks for the inspiration!

@TroopperFoFo 8 жыл бұрын

I am guessing you have been playing Verdun and wanted to try the American load out IRL?

@MG-wi1eq 8 жыл бұрын

lol

@lilianavotruba29 8 жыл бұрын

I do lol

@atlasparadigm3585 8 жыл бұрын

it would be pretty sweet to find him in a game

@letmeouttamycage 7 жыл бұрын

The british sniper in Day of Infamy looks just like Ian, I think they are fans of his videos

@PaulA-fp3vs 7 жыл бұрын

I have the itch but not the equipment.

@adamhebert5365 3 жыл бұрын

This is what KZfaq was made for. This is what the internet was made for. As an aside, Ian’s left handed bolt work is the smoothest thing I’ve ever seen.

@skibumb220 3 жыл бұрын

9:37 Your foot's across the line! Mark it zero! Great video, Ian. The tailor did a good job on your uniform.

@themosinguy6508 3 жыл бұрын

this video literally shits on all the people who constantly ask me: “bUt aiNt iT hArD sHoOTiN a boLt gUn leFt-haNDeD??”

@mr420quickscops2 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome video, there were parts were I actually found myself holding my breath waiting for you to hit a target. That some great shooting, especially with the pistol, some of those targets looked insane. The uniform looked really good as well. Definitely a 10/10

@pmodd 8 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Ian! The challenge itself looks fun, but your choice to do it with historically-accurate WW1 gear was awesome.

@TubeofDestiny 6 жыл бұрын

The fluidity of that shoulder cycling... _sweet_ _jesus_

@chinesesparrows 8 жыл бұрын

Wow, as there are rarely any good color photos of wwi, nice to know what the uniform looked like in full rgb!

@hjorturerlend 8 жыл бұрын

+Not Joe (Nacho) I remember my grandmother always thinking it was weird that the Germans always have grey uniforms in the movies - feldgrau is a greyish green, not a greenish grey x) PS: She lived in occupied Denmark during the war.

@hippoace 8 жыл бұрын

+hjorturerlend cool didnt know that. those silly movies haha

@mrgriffdude.5748 8 жыл бұрын

I didn't see captain Sobel anywhere.

@mrgriffdude.5748 8 жыл бұрын

+Theo Flanagan he made the rusty buttons/ bayonet joke if you don't get it that's not my problem

@ForgottenWeapons 8 жыл бұрын

+Griffin Guzman He set up the spinner target and then went back to a pub.

@AtholAnderson 8 жыл бұрын

+Forgotten Weapons Do you see many (any) other people at these 2 gun running a theme? (ie WW1 US soldier etc)

@jacknelson8601 2 жыл бұрын

Never seen anything like Ian's working of the bolt.......LEFT HANDED! Very, very impressive.

@altonasasquatch9745 4 жыл бұрын

The way Ian runs that bolt left handed is majestic. Bravo sir

@dylanwadell5909 8 жыл бұрын

Great work Ian. Very impressive! You should do this or more "themed" two-gun challenges more often.

@BoZoiD57 8 жыл бұрын

I wonder if after each section he went back and picked up all those stripper clips...

@willemkauffeld7679 7 жыл бұрын

I think he did, those things are to expensive to just leave there

@snowdogs01 8 жыл бұрын

The 2-gun matches your club puts on look to be major FUN, judging by this and prior videos.

@anangrylumberjack1229 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought an Eddystone M1917. Manufactured 103 years ago next month. I’m loving it so far but admittedly I’m afraid to take it apart right now I’m going to learn as much as I can about it.

@anthonyclark9159 8 жыл бұрын

I subscribe to a lot of gun channels but yours and Hickok's always make me happy there's such a thing as KZfaq

@lazygilr101 8 жыл бұрын

must be hard using a righty with the left still you are fast at charging the bolt

@prik9802 6 жыл бұрын

These amazing guys have a playlist called ‘Weapons from WWI for all you battlefield 1 fans’ Love these guys.

@kenander45 8 жыл бұрын

You put on a clinic for shooting that 1917 left handed. Kudos Ian!

@maxsmodels 5 жыл бұрын

I just bought my first 1917 Eddystone. I cannot wait to go shoot it.

@Caparco71 8 жыл бұрын

I hope you get to be a character in bf1

@RebSike 7 жыл бұрын

you ever make that mod ;)

@badcompany2641 5 жыл бұрын

Cal M. Did you make it?

@m1a2abrams52 4 жыл бұрын

@@HockeyCrab did you make the mod yet?

@AceOfBlackjack 3 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@adayinthelifeof6197 4 жыл бұрын

The M1917 will forever be one of my favorites. No other bolt action I've tried could I shoot as fast as the M1917.

@bearr8541 3 жыл бұрын

You cycle that Enfield, left handed to boot, like a pro!!

@calinvasile4695 7 жыл бұрын

Damn this guy can shoot

@kevinnorris1427 8 жыл бұрын

how are you gonna slay the huns with dust on your jump wings?!

@MG-wi1eq 8 жыл бұрын

Luz just get me a drink.

@tucker1012 8 жыл бұрын

+Mario Gonzalez sure thing..10 miles up, 10 miles down *chugs beer glass*

@MG-wi1eq 8 жыл бұрын

tucker1012 lol

@refusefntk 8 жыл бұрын

everyone who got that reference is awesome

@MG-wi1eq 8 жыл бұрын

+refusefntk yea dude band of brothers is awesome.

@germanguppy92 8 жыл бұрын

Really makes you appreciate how far firearms technology has come in the last 100 years.

@FoxNamedDakota 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, mad respect. That uniform has to be beyond hot in the sun, the technique he used for the rifle. Then lets be honest, he looks awesome doing this

@RockMoTron9000 7 жыл бұрын

Wow. I had so much fun watching this, and it looks like you had tons of fun, too. It really makes me want to find a match near me. I love the channel, and I'm working my way through the Battlefield 1 playlist now. Thanks and keep up the great work!

@perciusmandate 8 жыл бұрын

"How do you plan to slay the Huns with dust on your vest pocket buttons?!?" Was that a Band of Brothers reference?

@beckie8011 6 жыл бұрын

Why are 20th century weapons so frickin gorgeous? That beautiful wooden furniture just has so much character and grace!

@nicholascrespo9003 7 жыл бұрын

And a little hammer bite for your troubles! Well done keeping pace on that right hand rifle action as a leftie.

@kimjanek646 8 жыл бұрын

haha I was kinda expecting that hammer bite :D

@LozzerGuide 8 жыл бұрын

So scored 50 out of 60... Were the people behind you all DQed or were they just that bad? lol

@ForgottenWeapons 8 жыл бұрын

+LozzerGuide Nope, no DQs. :)

@ILikeToLaughAtYou 4 жыл бұрын

You dare question the remarkable skills of Gun Jesus? Who are you? Martini “Henry” Luther?

@terrancelopez9631 8 жыл бұрын

Wow! That was neat to see. Especially a left-handed perspective and proficiency of use on a bolt-action rifle like that.

@jjeckerm06 2 жыл бұрын

Just watching him operating a bolt southpaw is amazing...I don't think I can even come close to that cycling speed as a right hander!

@dingustingus1640 7 жыл бұрын

"How do you expect to slay the hun with dust on your jumpwings?"

@Sean_Coyne 8 жыл бұрын

Ian mentioned some WWI era slang coming from the French. Here's another curiosity from back then. The Russians sent men to fight at Verdun and so the Russian army marched in the victory parade down the Champs-Élysées in Paris after the war. It's from those soldiers that the French got the word for a new type of cafe. Bistro. From the Russian word bystro which means something like, "Hey! Hurry up with my order!"

@Murray.Sutherland 8 жыл бұрын

That might have been from after the napolonic wars when Paris was occupied. look up beef tartare

@Sean_Coyne 8 жыл бұрын

You may be right; I have not personally checked the etymology. But my source was Martin Sixsmith, one time BBC correspondent in Moscow, who did his postgraduate studies in St Petersburg and is a fluent Russian speaker. Quoted (roughly) from his book, "Russia, a 1,000 year chronicle of the Wild East", which I am part way through (well worth a read by the way). He was explicit that it came from WWI.

@edbecka233 2 жыл бұрын

I think he may have been referencing the way the US services have incorporated borrowed French terms like enfilade/defilade/echelon/barrage et al. Then again, I thought that came from the Revolutionary era...

@lucas82 3 жыл бұрын

Firing that pistol with one hand on the hip, like a true gentleman

@findlaech 8 жыл бұрын

Not usually a big fan of watching match shooting, but with the historic arms and uniform, that was great. Would love to see more practical demonstrations of historic arms in action.

@ramjb 7 жыл бұрын

Seems that helmet was getting in the way a lot more than what one would expect. Was it because you had strapped it too loose, or is something that the helmet design tends to do on it's own?. I totally lost it when you described the "hand size" problem, btw. And is not the first time I get a good laugh when watching your videos... so just keep it up :). Love the channel.

@ethanblevins1116 4 жыл бұрын

I have a reproduction U.S. Military M1 helmet, and it slides down over my eyes a lot. It may be because I don’t have a specialized liner yet.

@coryslaven4040 4 жыл бұрын

Just wear a patrol cap under the helmet. Keeps the helmet in place

@Woistdeingott 3 жыл бұрын

Most early helmets up into the Cold War had two point attachment, which tends to fall like that. I reenact a variety of wwii and Cold War kits, and it’s a pretty universal problem other than the German stahlhelm. Soviet helmets were sized to fit over a cap or ushanka, which solves the issue, and later versions of the m1 and its clones had 3 point attachment. Another problem with all helmets I’ve worn though, is if you wear a pack, going prone and aiming with a rifle, the rim of the helmet tends to butt up against the pack, which pushes the rim over your eyes

@suddenkancho4968 7 жыл бұрын

Uh-oh... Trump will see this video and now you will get a tweet at 3 a.m: "Nothing wrong with my hands. Nothing wrong with that gun. Sad little channel gets basic facts about WW1 - WRONG! Sad."

@ForgottenWeapons 7 жыл бұрын

Highly overrated.

@edbecka233 2 жыл бұрын

I don't have access to any ranges that have action matches, nor a shooting buddy with whom to do run jump stretch crawl fart matches, but on the small private 200M range where I'm able to shoot, I devise little two-or-three-gun period courses and shoot them for time against myself. So far, I've done various iterations of same-caliber 1892 & Blackhawks (I have sets in four calibers), M1 Carbine & 1911, Garand & 1911, iron-sight bolt actions and an M625-8JM with .45 ball in full moons, an M4 and an XD45, the same with an M5, an AR22 and a High Standard M100, and a "resistance fighter" version with a '60s scoped .22 semi-auto rifle and the High Standard M100. Although I dearly love the versions with the .30 Carbine and the Garand, the real hoot comes with the leverguns and revolvers, in .32-20, .357, .44 Magnum and .45 Colt. Having just obtained a Mosin M91/30, I doubt I could find an 1895. I guess I should look for an S&W Model 3.

@Mr2ndAmendment 8 жыл бұрын

Good shooting, especially on that 1911 with the standard sights. Great video, well done here.

@deepsouthredneck1 8 жыл бұрын

Now do it with a mosin nagant left handed. Fun times.

@ForgottenWeapons 8 жыл бұрын

+dreyrugr www.full30.com/video/219a3090c409f10e5e06c4d0ef70df62

@deepsouthredneck1 8 жыл бұрын

Forgotten Weapons Ah, I need to check full 30 more often.

@ldmitruk 8 жыл бұрын

Hi, for anyone who wants to learn some of the WWI slang I suggest getting a copy of the reprinted "Lingo of No Man's Land" Written by Lorenzo N. Smith, an American who served with the Canadian army. Available on amazon.com or amazon.ca. It's an interesting read and gives some insight to what you would have heard in the trenches.

@HockeyCrab 7 жыл бұрын

Forgotten Weapons is the only youtube channel that doesn't have a comment section that hates on all US firearms and I like it for that.

@TheAequitas0 4 жыл бұрын

That was so badass. I’m a decent marksman, but I probably wouldn’t even attempt that. Bravo, gun jesus!

@a.lampman2165 8 жыл бұрын

I'd let Ian slay my Hun, if you know what I mean.

@professionalfire3902 8 жыл бұрын

@a.lampman2165 8 жыл бұрын

I meant I'd let him poz my neg hole, but I see what you mean now.

@orion3253 8 жыл бұрын

+Phoenix Reignition Sponge your cannon?

@reaperaf9511 8 жыл бұрын

wait, your a lefty?! cool!

@amed86rr 8 жыл бұрын

+Reaper af95 You must be new here :)

@loafywolfy 8 жыл бұрын

+Reaper af95 LEFTY MASTER RACE!

@W7DSY 8 жыл бұрын

+Reaper af95 Ah, yes. Ian: A man of distinction and high intelligence.

@minuteman4199 8 жыл бұрын

+PleaseDontWatchThese I'm not sure it is a disability. When a right handed person cycles a bolt gun they have to take there trigger hand of the small of the butt. A lefties trigger hand doesn't move. It might be an advantage. It doesn't seam to slow Ian down.

@W7DSY 8 жыл бұрын

Yes, he handles it quite well--better than I handle my Mosin.

@ILikeToLaughAtYou 4 жыл бұрын

0:04 “How do you expect to slay the Hun with dust on your jump wings?!” Always up for a good Band of Brothers reference. Gotta love Malarkey!

@classicgunstoday1972 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting seeing a left handed man use a right sided bolt action battle rifle. Way to handle that action! I recently put a repro wide WW1 hammer spur on my SA GI .45 1911A1. Adds so much to that gun. Even the occasional hammer bite is part of the fun

@chrisloUSA 8 жыл бұрын

If it wasn't for your pony tail and sun glasses I would think you actually came from WWI, your facial hair style looks like it came from that era and I mean that in a good way. :-) The only thing that would have made this video better is if you had a M1917 revolver. Just like the Enfield was a substitute for the Springfield rifle, so was the M1917 for the 1911. Maybe next time you can do a WWI shoot like this but with the 1897 trench shotgun famous with American forces of the era.

@spencercochran7677 4 жыл бұрын

“I think it’s really cool” I think it’s wool and you’re in a dessert. Just saying.

@mickeydoodle6014 8 жыл бұрын

You need to do more of these! It was very exciting to watch.

@denmanfite3156 4 жыл бұрын

Dude Ian you handle that rifle south-paw like an absolute chief. Well-done man!

@denmanfite3156 4 жыл бұрын

Watching Ian shooting the Polish plate rack and thinking "My power level isn't nearly high enough." yikes man. Someone was like "How can we take a Texas star and make it bullshit?" lol

@Hellhound23691 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice Ian. Just a question, if you could carry any hand gun into World War One which one would it be? I'd ask rifle but you seemed on the edge of proposing marriage to that M1917 so I assume that's what it would be lol.

@Hellhound23691 8 жыл бұрын

Any World War One era pistols and rifles to be clear.

@ForgottenWeapons 8 жыл бұрын

+Microzombie M1917 for the rifle and at this point, probably either a Luger or 1907 Roth-Steyr for the pistol.

@robertbenson136 8 жыл бұрын

+Forgotten Weapons It would be almost impossible to make the stars go over with 8 or 9 mm

@Piekartz 8 жыл бұрын

Donald Trump hands, owwww snap!

@flightlesschicken7769 5 жыл бұрын

Ian's Savage

@hendrickziegler8487 5 жыл бұрын

I really was starting to become curious about all this neutrality in such polarized times 😁

@camsmith4686 8 жыл бұрын

I own a Remington M1917 and it is my favorite rifle to shoot out of all the rifles I own. I am glad to see other people appreciate the rifle as much as I do.

@technologic21 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a left handed shooter and gotta hand it to you for that quick bolt action! I didn't think that was possible!

@RAIDER8388 8 жыл бұрын

Battlefield 1!

@888onenight 8 жыл бұрын

HYPE

@lilianavotruba29 8 жыл бұрын

+Stanley Marsh drugs are bad mkay...

@warrenrhinerson6373 8 жыл бұрын

Anyone else notice the Donald Trump joke?

@AldanFerrox 8 жыл бұрын

+Warren Rhinerson Yep. Trump is a short-fingered vulgarian.

@hjorturerlend 8 жыл бұрын

Expect a wall around Arizona if he wins, the guy is awfully prickly about his hands/willie - executive order nr. M1CR0P3N15 x)

@OGPatriot03 8 жыл бұрын

+Warren Rhinerson The sad thing is it's just rhetoric. The fact that you guys care so much about that is funny. I guess if you can't argue with his policy...

@AldanFerrox 8 жыл бұрын

***** Wrong: feelthebern.org/bernie-sanders-on-gun-policy/

@bitfreakazoid 8 жыл бұрын

+AldanFerrox Did you even read it? "He voted in favor of requiring background checks to prevent firearms from getting into the hands of felons and the mentally ill, passing a federal ban on assault weapons, and closing loopholes which allows private sellers at gun shows and on the internet to sell to individuals without background checks."

@quistan2 8 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love things like. Its easy to forget at times, with all the negative rhetoric about firearms out there that the second best reason to own them, is that they are just plain fun. Im so glad I got to grow up with them in a safe environment and thoroughly enjoy them from childhood to now. Thanks Ian!, you made that old bolt action work.

@peterpayne2720 4 жыл бұрын

The M1917 Eddystone is one of my favorite bolt-action service rifles, and high on my list of dream rifles. I got a Gewehr 98 I am working on fixing and would love to run a course in 1917 German rifleman kit.