Desert Brutality 2021 Day 1: Glory and Heartbreak
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It's time for Desert Brutality 2021! This match is a bit different form previous Brutality matches; it required three guns: pistol, rifle, and precision rifle. I chose to enter the Cold War division (all guns dating form 1946-1991) using a couple of French classics: my FAMAS and new FR-F2. For a handgun, I considered a MAB P15, but decided instead to take a risk and use a Manurhin MR73 .357 Magnum revolver. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right? Well, let's see if that was a wise choice...
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@akmarksman 2 жыл бұрын
On the bright side, when you hit the target with the 357, you know it's a hit.
@khaelamensha3624 2 жыл бұрын
Is a hit on what WAS a target 😇
@jonathansmith6050 2 жыл бұрын
Which may be quite nice if day 2 has any of Ian's nemesis; the pistol spinner. One hit, two hits, spun! 😇
@bambon6184 2 жыл бұрын
@@jonathansmith6050 i dont know on that one sure the 357 will be nice but a revolver and reloads arent the fastest and are pretty often due to the 6 rounds
@darrengarcia4937 2 жыл бұрын
@@timewave02012 pretty untrue. Kinetic energy is energy no matter what. Thats why .38 Super dominates Pistol Matches.
@K-bob_45 2 жыл бұрын
@@darrengarcia4937 (230 X 825)/1000 = 190 PF. (158 X 1300)/1000 = 205 PF. Pretty close honestly. Definitely more energy for the target and for your hand but similar capacity to knock over targets. Major is 165 and minor is 125 for reference.
@znutar 2 жыл бұрын
"Did anyone see where my speedloader went?" was a common phrase from Ian when we shot pretty much any pistol stage.
@SwissFusilier 2 жыл бұрын
*not a good idea intensifies*
@znutar 2 жыл бұрын
@@SwissFusilier at least Doge dog was well represented!
@SwissFusilier 2 жыл бұрын
@@znutar represemnt!
@Alphonselle 2 жыл бұрын
@@SwissFusilier wow such represent very fame
@SwissFusilier 2 жыл бұрын
@@Alphonselle Volpodinger... best fake cause, I ever fake died for
@skeltonslay8er781 2 жыл бұрын
“It was not a good idea” They hated his message because he spoke the truth
@williamsohlstrom1530 2 жыл бұрын
13:05 I love how voice-over Ian sounds utterly confused over French Ian's war cry
@CHPMP5 2 жыл бұрын
I couldn’t help but feel like he was referencing that “Dean Scream” meme where that politicians shouts really weird and awkwardly 😂
@michelguevara151 2 жыл бұрын
cri de guerre, in this case..
@AshleyPomeroy 2 жыл бұрын
@@CHPMP5 My word. I never thought I'd see a Howard Dean reference in 2021. Do you remember when everybody on the internet spent their weekends blogging about Howard Dean in Starbucks with a PowerBook G4? Halcyon days. Did he make the same sound in the full-auto M14 video?
@saltybrando3632 2 жыл бұрын
French Ian: WHHAAAaaaaaaaaaa! Voice over Ian: UUuuuuHHg?
@CHPMP5 2 жыл бұрын
@@AshleyPomeroy I was probably about 8 at the time so suffice to say not really 😅 But I’ve definitely heard similar type sounds from Ian before but for whatever reason this video made me think Howard Dean specifically haha
@Grouuumpf 2 жыл бұрын
A Manurhin, a FAMAS and an fr-f2. The guy takes 3 unicorns to a competition. Ultimate flex
@steven-k. 2 жыл бұрын
MR-73 isn't that rare, PA MAS G1 would be better.
@Zmeeed01 2 жыл бұрын
Ian must have had some kind of set bonus from that as well
@barrylinkiewich9688 2 жыл бұрын
@@Zmeeed01 cool points +3, speed -5
@totalitaer. 2 жыл бұрын
The FAMAS was a very common weapon, also used by the french Gendarmerie and Police. Till the Germans managed to sell the french the "Hitler & Boche HK416" rifle. I could not believe my eyes when I saw theb Gendarmerie carrying the Hitller & Boche a few years ago during the Cannes film festival....
@sentinel8534 2 жыл бұрын
@@totalitaer. all that fuss for a rifle that is just a german copy of the M4A1 with more rails. X/ I really hope that 3D Printing will one day allow me to print a Famas F1 and a good FR-F2.
@terry7907 2 жыл бұрын
“I thought it would cool to do a French theme”. Totally shocked 😳
@khaelamensha3624 2 жыл бұрын
Not me 😂 Regards from France 😉
@michelguevara151 2 жыл бұрын
c'etait obligee!
@michelguevara151 2 жыл бұрын
@@khaelamensha3624 salutations, frere
@khaelamensha3624 2 жыл бұрын
@@michelguevara151 Merci bonne soirée et à demain pour le prochain épisode de Ian au pays des serpents à sonnettes 😉
@khaelamensha3624 2 жыл бұрын
@JOe DeLeon Well true but well that s the American touche 😉😇
@andrewspohrer7183 2 жыл бұрын
Even with the revolver handicap, gun jesus still out performs me and most of my buddies
@8486odin 2 жыл бұрын
"Gun Jesus" that's freaking hilarious and spot on! 🤣
@jambutty2218 2 жыл бұрын
The guy can shoot accurately.
@stefanosiclari 2 жыл бұрын
Ian in uniform looks like the possible evil-guy-turned-ally for a game by Hideo Kojima
@AdamBorseti 2 жыл бұрын
Wow...... you're right! How'd I never notice that?
@thallan 2 жыл бұрын
French revolver ocelot Bottom text
@wasdwazd 2 жыл бұрын
One who loves to reload during battle... and is pretty good
@leileijoker8465 2 жыл бұрын
He's pretty good.
@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I thought! Looking completely badass though. Especially with the red Beret.
@motog6436 2 жыл бұрын
Man, I'm terrified of the few guys who somehow shot stage 4 faster than Ian did. That was incredible
@BillyONeal 2 жыл бұрын
The top shooter had a net time of 1.88 seconds (after the 5 15 second bonuses)
@tacamo21 2 жыл бұрын
The number 1 guy literally threw the kettlebell to the bonus line every throw.
@sorenlilienthal1368 2 жыл бұрын
@@tacamo21 And took off, immediately after that kettlebell had left his hands. Most other competitors waited until it had landed, before they started running.
@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis 2 жыл бұрын
@@sorenlilienthal1368 good observation
@sorenlilienthal1368 2 жыл бұрын
@@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis Tbh, Russell Phagan aka sinister rifleman mentioned that, when he analysed Zack's perfornance on this stage.
@colbunkmust 2 жыл бұрын
I think all of the people who said "it was not a good idea" forgot to factor in the style points you get from using a MR73. 😎
@therogers4432 2 жыл бұрын
Total agreement -Ian brought a thoroughbred to a donkey race, I feel...
@geodkyt 2 жыл бұрын
"Revolvers: the bolt action infantry rifle of fighting pistols."
@araknidude 2 жыл бұрын
come to think of it, the only time either of those two obsolete legacy weapons would be highly effective is in a situation where you’ve severely outmaneuvered your enemy and have the drop on them so you only need a couple shots. While that’s ludicrously difficult with a rifle in combat, it seems pretty easy in a 2 AM gas station robbery
@michelguevara151 2 жыл бұрын
@@araknidude not obsolete, still in gendarmerie armouries. [thankfully]
@derfurz8618 2 жыл бұрын
@@michelguevara151 there is nothing obsolete about a revolver, as long as you don't want to shoot more than 6 rounds, or surpress it, or reliably fire rimless cartridges, or have a light gun, or want single action trigger presses after the first shot
@genericpersonx333 2 жыл бұрын
In fairness, a well-made revolver like the MR73 was still pretty much the most reliable and one of the most accurate pistols possible in 1973, which is why the French chose them for the elite operators. Unlike a bolt-action today where there is no matching even an average semiautomatic with the best bolt-action rifle, an MR73 can put six shots on target just as fast as the average semiautomatic. It is only after those first six shots that it looks inferior. The problem Ian had was that he didn't have the training the original users did. French GIGN put about 150 rounds a day through their MR73s precisely so they never missed. If he had gotten six hits with every load, Ian would have only been a little behind the 9mm high-capacity semiautomatics in actual time.
@derfurz8618 2 жыл бұрын
@@genericpersonx333 Yes it is more accurate than a tilting barrel pistol, but that doesn't matter on most applications even SF guys have with it. It's not like you shoot hundreds of meters with pistols. No a MR73 cannot put 6 shots on a target as fast as a pistol can, because you are shooting 357 vs 9mm and you have to cock the hammer after each shot. Ian's shooting was not what makes the MR73 obsolete. It doesn't matter how many shots he missed because with a Glock or a hipower he would have to reload once at best and be faster at that
@csipawpaw7921 2 жыл бұрын
I carried a revolver on duty for many years. I see two areas for improvement. 1. Your weapon has a reputation for a great double-action pull, use it. It is faster. 2. Get better speed loaders. The turn knob HKS style is cheaper but is also slow. Try the Safariland J-K2C COMP II or it's equivalent for your revolver. It does not rely on gravity to work. It pushes the rounds into the chambers. This means it is faster and you can load at angles an HKS can't. Just use the loader to hold the rounds in the chambers while you close the cylinder.
@mr.pattyd9138 2 жыл бұрын
I came here to suggest Safariland speedloaders too. Thanks!
@M1911jln 2 жыл бұрын
Yup, Safariland Comp III or JetLoaders. Both are far, far superior to HKS.
@CaptainDangeax 2 жыл бұрын
Hey but nothing equals the perfection of the MR73, in coolness and in trigger precision
@waldirnacarath 2 жыл бұрын
"and so jesus was tempted in the desert"
@ExUSSailor 2 жыл бұрын
That FR-F2 is just the coolest looking rifle, IMO.
@derstoffausdemderjoghurtis 2 жыл бұрын
Looks kinda space stormtrooper but also industrial
@kencoffman7145 2 жыл бұрын
As a revolver loving southpaw I LOVED the reload with speed loaders. If you're among the commons this may appear clumsy but Ian is doing it properly and well. Kudos Ian, keep practicing with that French beauty.
@squillz8310 2 жыл бұрын
I too am a Southpaw and Ian gives me all of the hope that I can fire any gun I want from my left side lol
@xanostermann9030 2 жыл бұрын
I noticed that too. His reloads on the first stage were impeded because he kept his left hand firing grip. No way to hold the cylinder open, and using the non-dexterous hand for the speed loader. On the second stage he used a technique closer to Massad Ayoob’s “stress reload” where he grabs the cylinder with his off hand. That’s what I do when I reload. A proper lefty reload with a revolver can be just as fast, if not faster, than a righty stress reload.
@jediknight1294 2 жыл бұрын
@@xanostermann9030 I'm awful I swap.to right hand and reload that way.
@Rrgr5 2 жыл бұрын
He's doing fine, I don't think he went that bad with the revolver, seems that the FAMAS and the Tennis ball launcher were more of a problem.
@jediknight1294 2 жыл бұрын
@@Rrgr5 the tennis balls are a sod to aim.without orsctice
@Horizontalvertigo 2 жыл бұрын
It was a good idea to bring the Manurhin, it just wasn't a winning idea haha
@joet.s.6283 2 жыл бұрын
This!
@khaelamensha3624 2 жыл бұрын
Correct as for shooting 12 targets Ian should have ask for another sidearm... A mg42 or a 88mm 🤣
@tarmaque 2 жыл бұрын
He should have asked if he could bring a backup gun instead of reloading. Like a ruby. 😁
@Horizontalvertigo 2 жыл бұрын
@@tarmaque Yeah, he should've just kept New York Reloading Manurhins haha
@randompanda876 2 жыл бұрын
Who needs to win when you can have fun?
@jg8263 2 жыл бұрын
Ian, I want to give you credit for running the .357 for a match like this. My EDC is a compact, polymer-framed .357 (weighs in at 19oz unloaded), as I am frequently in the woods in Northern Wisconsin, with bears and wolves being fairly typical sightings (for city carry I do use .38+p handloads, but same gun, 158gr Hydrashocks are my lead of choice for both my .38 and .357 handloads). For this reason, I do a lot of shooting and speed drills with .357, and as your video demonstrates, speed loading with a revolver is a fair bit slower than even a slow reloading of an automatic. Add the absolute beating you will take shooting that many rounds of .357 rapidly with any size of revolver, and I fully appreciate the feat of endurance you are going through with your choice in handgun. You have my respect.
@jubuttib 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, there are some insane people out there that can speed load insanely fast (thinkin peeps like Jerry Miculek), but any mortal will be at a significant disadvantage against a semiauto pistol.
@5destroyer35 2 жыл бұрын
Which pistol do you have in 357? A friend has a glock in 10mm, but that's more for deer than bears
@MrDiagorasofmelos 2 жыл бұрын
"On ne passe pas"... Seriously Ian, France vibrates when you say these words. Thanks for your videos.
@erlandjohansen7195 2 жыл бұрын
The camera operator did an amazing job, especially on the four targets Ian shot through the minivan!
@billstevens5277 2 жыл бұрын
Not to mention when he ran into Ian.
@426baron 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations to the cameraman. Some very immersive nice shots above Ian's shoulder.
@BillHaworth 2 жыл бұрын
Kudos for sticking with the French firearm theme, and while I can appreciate how nice the Mathurins are, any revolver would give you issues. Single stack, 7 round 1911s would only be a tiny bit better. This is the kind of competition that almost requires double-stack, high capacity pistol magazines. But still, props for shooting through the competition with your loadout choice.
@tarmaque 2 жыл бұрын
These matches are military cosplay _specifically_ designed to give people a reason to have an AR platform (or similar) along with a modern high-capacity side arm. When you deviate from those conditions then of course you're going to lose. By that same logic _of course_ he did well on the DMR stage. It was essentially designed for the FR-F2, just like the pistol stage was designed for a Glock.
@darrengarcia4937 2 жыл бұрын
A S&W Performance Center 8-Times would've done great. Eight shots and .357
@n0fairzer0 2 жыл бұрын
As an internet denizen, I have a roughly six second attention span; the running commentary voiceover REALLY makes these match videos for me. Thanks for the content, engagement number go up!
@veleriphon 2 жыл бұрын
The self-imposed handicap is just trainimg to be better reloading and more accurate.
@KhanSeb 2 жыл бұрын
It really looks like a lot of fun ! Love the video, as always. And your choice of firearms !
@kylewhite8434 2 жыл бұрын
Holy crap Khanseb, I've watched alot of your airsoft videos, it's cool that you watch forgotten weapons too
@a.h.504 2 жыл бұрын
Used to watch your airsoft shooting videos when I was growing up, good to see you here!
@tsufordman 2 жыл бұрын
At this point you remember that $2K purchases a nice wheel gun, not hits.
@tarmaque 2 жыл бұрын
It wasn't hits that were the problem, but only six shots. I used to shoot with some guys who were insane revolver fanatics. They could all make reliable hits, but in an 8 target plate run they were at a significant disadvantage to the semi-auto guys. Even when we gave them a two plate handicap so they could finish without reloading, they had to make every shot or they'd lose. That said, the ässhole with the Mateba autorevolver still came out in the top three most of the time. That thing was deadly, and he was a crack shot with anything. He's one of the reasons I never shot rimfire in that match.
@nickbeckwith6211 2 жыл бұрын
@@tarmaque The Mateba was a rimfire? I’ve seen various Mateba and Chiapas (which seem related but might not be) but have never fired one.
@tarmaque 2 жыл бұрын
@@nickbeckwith6211 I've never actually seen a Mateba rimfire, but from what I read it holds 14 rounds of .22 Long Rifle and is not a revolver. However I was a little unclear. We shot two classes: Centerfire and Rimfire. He shot a custom Ruger Mk IV for the rimfire class. The rimfire class used rimfire silhouettes- seven rounds about the size of a half-dollar and a chicken. I've seen him clear it in around three seconds from 20 feet. His Mateba was .357 Magnum but loaded with .38 special. (There are some springs or something you have to change for the lighter rounds.)
@daytonrobbins3361 2 жыл бұрын
At what point did you realize that a 357 mag revolver, while cool, wasn't a good idea?
@ForgottenWeapons 2 жыл бұрын
Pretty much the first stage where I had to use it...
@daytonrobbins3361 2 жыл бұрын
@Forgotten Weapons enjoyed the match footage keep up the awsome content and Happy Thanksgiving
@Guntank214 2 жыл бұрын
@@ForgottenWeapons and that's when he knew, he'd fucked up. 🤣 Great video, loved every minute of it.
@CenlaSelfDefenseConcepts 2 жыл бұрын
@@ForgottenWeapons I knew you were going to have a bad time with it but I respect the fact that you fought through it instead of giving up.
@michelguevara151 2 жыл бұрын
@@ForgottenWeapons mais magnifique quand meme, Ian!
@johngagnon1365 2 жыл бұрын
I say this every video but I legit love this guys videos, I’d say he’s 100% the best gun tuber
@snootdingo9365 2 жыл бұрын
I legit think you aren't legitimately using legit legitimately. But, ya, he's awesome!
@johngagnon1365 2 жыл бұрын
@@snootdingo9365 I don’t know man, I’m legit the most legit legitismiser that even legit a legit legitimately
@PalleRasmussen 2 жыл бұрын
@@johngagnon1365 I am legitimately confused. I must say I REALLY like Henry and Josh too. And Henry can shoot like nobody else I have seen. Including snipers and DM I know. I also kind of like Flannel Daddy, when he keeps politics out of his vids.
@johngagnon1365 2 жыл бұрын
@@PalleRasmussen haha yeah I totally agree, While Ian’s pretty much my celebrity crush, everybody else is equally interesting to watch, I also appreciate the lack of politics, makes em a joy to watch
@ariakowsarian9057 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, i feel like the underdog of your loadout was actually the FAMAS, the FR F2 worked fantastic and the shortcomings of the sidearm was because of course it was a revolver, so it had a disadvantage by design (using it was a nice flex though) The FAMAS however, felt like was holding you back with that stiff trigger, seemed uncomfortable in general and made trouble with your concentratiom
@khaelamensha3624 2 жыл бұрын
Correct but I may add that I used the famas with the bipod all the time. The change of pull on the trigger seems to have been a factor too. Once I saw one of our shooting instructors use a famas like a handgun... at 200m. He was a former GIGN member. After that when you went checking your score, well, you went retrieve the scrapes of your ego too 😂
@Uryendel 2 жыл бұрын
It's a military infantry rifle, they're pretty much all like that
@jubuttib 2 жыл бұрын
I think it's also fair to say that what held him back the most was that he clearly didn't practice much with the weapon combo, the trigger issue is something you'd notice and account for fairly quickly once it was made obvious by some time practicing going from one gun to another. Certainly the combo of fantastic DMR/sniper rifle, a fantastic but unnecessarily powerful revolver and a great assault rifle with a less great trigger isn't an optimal impromptu combination of weapons. =)
@darrengarcia4937 2 жыл бұрын
@@Uryendel there are plenty of military rifles better.
@NeonThoughtBox 2 жыл бұрын
I learned more from this bad run with bad gun choices than any other run. Thanks for sharing it.
@bannedbycommieyoutube5time920 2 жыл бұрын
“25 way tie” - definitely a brutality stage haha
@petesheppard1709 2 жыл бұрын
I REALLY like the 'Only Dropped Once' patch.
@danielrobbins5834 2 жыл бұрын
While it probably wouldn’t have made a lot of difference at the match, I’ve found the Safariland speed loaders to be much easier to use in a hurry and less “fiddly” than the HKS.
@comradesoupbeans4437 2 жыл бұрын
whoever was doing the camera work did amazing, particularly getting the shooter and the target both in most shots
@philmccracken6134 2 жыл бұрын
Nice vid! With the whole French setup it's always funny to see Ian wear the béret on the left like a British.
@Getpojke 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, with your full French load-out & trademark facial hairstyle you are truly a modern Musketeer! Whether Athos, Porthos, Aramis or D'Artagnan I've yet to figure out. Looked a lot of fun.
@khaelamensha3624 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing comment 😂 not Porthos as Ian should gain at least 120 pounds 🤣 An Aramis of weapons? 😇
@PalleRasmussen 2 жыл бұрын
@@khaelamensha3624 Aramis was very Christian, and Gun Jesus is Gun Jesus after all, so...
@Getpojke 2 жыл бұрын
@@khaelamensha3624 Thank you. Aye I think you may be right with Aramis being the best fit.
@Getpojke 2 жыл бұрын
@@PalleRasmussen Yup, one of the reasons I think Khaela nailed it with Aramis. "Un pour tous, tous pour un" - Le fusil mousquetaire Jésus
@DivingHawker 2 жыл бұрын
Sure, competitively, these weapons were maybe not the best choices but HUGE respect for you for going with the whole French theme, even more so since I'm French.
@michelguevara151 2 жыл бұрын
ca fait plesir :-)
@khaelamensha3624 2 жыл бұрын
Clair... Je vais finir par écrire au cema ou à une autre autorité pour faire de Ian un citoyen d honneur !
@cheezuscrust7730 2 жыл бұрын
Moi jsuis québécois :)
@DivingHawker 2 жыл бұрын
@@cheezuscrust7730 Tant que tu as le Français ou la France dans ton cœur, tu restes un des nôtres à mes yeux :)
@cheezuscrust7730 2 жыл бұрын
@@DivingHawker lol OK mon ptit chou!
@Sasha7N 2 жыл бұрын
Shout out to whoever did the camerawork for this one. Gettin all of Ian's best angles
@AR-GuidesAndMore 2 жыл бұрын
the sudden swiss caught me off guard. :D
@SwissFusilier 2 жыл бұрын
Es isch halt au kei gueti Idee gsi🤷♂️😜
@jamesbromstead4949 2 жыл бұрын
Remember the words of Philosopher Denis Diderot: "On n’est point toujours une bête pour l’avoir été quelquefois." (Being a fool sometimes does not make one a fool all the time.)
@Verbose_Mode 2 жыл бұрын
8:50 - the muzzle blast making the brass on the car jump like it's on a drum make that revolver seem even more powerful than it actually is.
@tanguiflyer 2 жыл бұрын
Man got to love the french spirit ! Cheers from a french fan !
@michelguevara151 2 жыл бұрын
on est plusieurs il me semble :-)
@khaelamensha3624 2 жыл бұрын
@@michelguevara151 😉😂
@rkhale02 2 жыл бұрын
I like that Ian doesn't pretend to be the greatest shooter alive or some amazing marksman(though props he does make good shots on some of his vids), and seeing his mistakes is better than just seeing a highlight reel like some other channels would do with their content. Every challenge is that - a challenge, if you don't make mistakes you never learn what your weaknesses are and where you need to improve and work on and every mistake is a chance to learn and experience something new.
@TheLambdaGuy 2 жыл бұрын
"On ne passe pas" That's mah man 😂
@michelguevara151 2 жыл бұрын
allez y Ian!
@commandZee 2 жыл бұрын
This kind of experimentation during a match is one of the primary reasons I fell in love with Forgotten Weapons and InRangeTV. Thanks Ian!
@slashes22 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if Ian will be using the MAC 50, the PAMAS G1, the HK USP OR going full "tacticool" with a Glock 17 in his next French Operative after the MR 73 "It was not a Good Idea".
@jean-pascalesparceil9008 2 жыл бұрын
HK USP was used (now replaced with Glocks) by Army special forces 1st RPIMa, but with HK 416, HK USP compact is the Navy handgun but Commandos Marine (Navy SF) use Glock 17 or 19 with different rifles but no FAMAS, so if he is going cold war "standard soldier" the MAC 50 would be the only option, with some tuning (fixed sights) it is not too much a handicap with its 9 rounds magazine.
@jg8263 2 жыл бұрын
I think he should go full WW2 French Resistance and have someone air drop an FP 45 Liberator to him on the range. He has to shoot and reload the Liberator until he successfully hits, at which time he gets to trade up for a "captured" Walther/Luger and comparable set of German WW2 weaponry for the remainder of the match. In fact, this sounds like a great idea for a themed shooting event, make everyone do it!
@jean-pascalesparceil9008 2 жыл бұрын
@@jg8263 Yes, first stage a Liberator then according to your score next stage with a .32 or a P08, P38, Radom, Browning HP, again according to your score a K98 or a G43, FG42, StG 44...
@steven-k. 2 жыл бұрын
PA MAS G1
@myoptik3x103 2 жыл бұрын
Your choice may not have been a good idea, but it sure made this a pleasure to watch.
@JeffreyMcLain 2 жыл бұрын
Everytime I get on to watch something I love this channel more. 5 years on, still loving it. Keep up the great work man.
@Jugend88139 2 жыл бұрын
Much respect and love from FRANCE🤙
@aleksihamalainen9229 2 жыл бұрын
Great to see most of the familiar faces were able to participate DB 2021. Waiting to see Jenny's and Jari's stages. Let the perkele intensify!
@tarmaque 2 жыл бұрын
Perkele!
@AndyWoohoo666 2 жыл бұрын
Should have got the PAMAS G1 for sidearm. Edit: Basically a Beretta 92F copy but the slide was crap, after about 6000 round it shattered due to bad material.
@bamboozlednoodle6513 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting I did not know about that
@AndyWoohoo666 2 жыл бұрын
@@bamboozlednoodle6513 Yeah it was used during my time in the legion in the 80-90's and not the best pistol but in this case for sure better then that revolver. Also fun fact, the company that made that pistol planned to redo the slide in stainless but went out of business before so. Then there was the Mac 50, also a 9mm pistol made in early 50's if I recall it right. I actually think that Ian had one and done some shooting with it, if so he should have chosen that one ;) Both pistols are now being replaced by Glock 17 that will be the new standard sidearm. The special forces use HK USP as sidearm and done that for some time.
@CenlaSelfDefenseConcepts 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I knew the French adopted a version of the Beretta but couldn't remember the designation.
@AndyWoohoo666 2 жыл бұрын
@@levergatRapha Totally agree on that. When I was in the legion we had the Mac 50 in our regiment but I saw the G1 around, it was an disaster. The Mac 50 however was a descent pistol however those we had showed their age and they were used a lot in the field.
@AndyWoohoo666 2 жыл бұрын
@@levergatRapha Another true statement.
@florianN132 2 жыл бұрын
The video footage from the stages is really impressive! First I have to say, I really like the more focused lens on the camera, you get the feeling of being there realy up close, not missing the slightest detail... Very Movie like ;) And the general image quality is also super nice! Overall a really "welcome variety" to the usual "action cam wide-angle footage" In my opinion! More of that please :)
@bardingorrekson6573 2 жыл бұрын
Man idk why but im so damn glad to hear that joy in Ian's voice when he speaks about his brand new FR-F2 so i'm sincerely happy for him. Like, man im happy for u and since u'll most likely read this - good luck finding something as exciting as this piece if its even exists
@joshuaspicer8454 2 жыл бұрын
Woohoo, thanks Ian, I've been waiting all week!
@absinth9288 2 жыл бұрын
great footage. Looks like a lot of fun!
@stewartwilson1624 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea! Love the unique load out more memorable.. This is why we like your channel it’s a different flavour. Please keep it up!
@Barillaa 2 жыл бұрын
Finally! I've been checking my feed and looking DB2020 videos for days now!
@Joggelschorsch 2 жыл бұрын
your video editing has improved a lot, good job!
@TheGringoKingdom 2 жыл бұрын
Yes finally was waiting a long time for the fr-f2 fire
@GarioTheRock 2 жыл бұрын
Ian!! THIS WAS AWESOME!! Its hard to believe your content has been getting MORE interesting over the years, good grief, you're the man 👍🏼 Much love from the Slav hordes.
@joet.s.6283 2 жыл бұрын
The revolver feels like a return to the old 2GACM matches with WW1 rifles. Well done all around!
@WastelandArmorer 2 жыл бұрын
I miss those. Ive gravitated more to 9hole reviews any more due to those.
@jamesallred460 2 жыл бұрын
Sweet vid as always Ian!!
@MrMoparWagon 2 жыл бұрын
Who cares if it isn't a good idea. That is a classy revolver.
@LastCaress7 2 жыл бұрын
Video quality looking great man! 👍
@Matthew-vl8cd 2 жыл бұрын
Hats off to the cameraman who filmed this, he did an awesome job!
@loupiscanis9449 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you , Ian .
@VeeDub_in_da_House 2 жыл бұрын
Not a single miss, that FRF2 was worth every cent!
@effynme 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ian!
@christianwilliams1690 2 жыл бұрын
Really amazing performance. It's also a nice demonstration of how the best revolvers are still lacking when compared to decent semiautos
@johnhudson1545 Жыл бұрын
Totally digging the period correct competition with old guns. Extremely cool.
@CDOES 2 жыл бұрын
I love the 80's field camera look of the video! Great shooting Ian!
@Abby_Normal_1969 2 жыл бұрын
What you lost in time and efficiency, you made up for in gaul and badassery
@jameslockard6956 2 жыл бұрын
Great shooting on your long distance efforts 👌!
@factor7791 2 жыл бұрын
Love the commentary on this one.
@EnfieldScout 2 жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with choosing a revolver. I'm a wheelgun guy all day long. Only thing I could say as an outside observer would be that double action would have been a better shot
@jambutty2218 2 жыл бұрын
I guessed but had to Google the expression wheel gun. I've learnt something new today, thanks. 🇬🇧
@galidroo 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done dude
@taylorb5039 2 жыл бұрын
It's fun to see you off script getting pumped up and stuff. Please keep doing things like this!
@66kbm 2 жыл бұрын
Really interesting and enjoyable video, i hope some of the other participants known from KZfaq upload videos as well. @09.35...Thats why the Military never go for "velcro" (other brands are available) fastenings, nearly always pull tab types. Looking forward to the next one.
@xtelevisionset 2 жыл бұрын
God bless this man for his endless military knowledge. You’re awesome, dude.
@con6lex 2 жыл бұрын
Cool to see the BDC on the FRG2 perform perfectly.
@davidkenworthy2403 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I really enjoyed it!
@DC2022 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE this patch! Need one.
@johnsmith-zd4mq 2 жыл бұрын
3:32 When the French said "let them eat cake" i didnt know they meant this
@grabbin_ 2 жыл бұрын
8:53 I love those camera movements. Well done, Mr. Cameraman!
@CssHDmonster 2 жыл бұрын
grats on the top 10 finish on the dumbell toss
@jwdickinson643 2 жыл бұрын
looks like a really fun competition!
@geoffreyjones2000 2 жыл бұрын
Mighty fine shootin, sir
@hades1788 2 жыл бұрын
Surgical with the FR F2 👍
@keenanmcbreen7073 2 жыл бұрын
frf2 is lookin pretty juicy, impressive 1st round hits!
@efoxneo 2 жыл бұрын
That FRF2 really is a thing of beauty.
@Cunch 2 жыл бұрын
Looks like such a good time!
@dentoncrimescene 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely bonkers. Looks fun.
@PrinceSilvermane 2 жыл бұрын
That FR-F2 is putting in some work. Like damn.
@jubuttib 2 жыл бұрын
Don't know if I'd say "revolver not so good", but for damn certain "revolver needs more practice". =) Fantastic stuff, love seeing the Frenchies in action, especially that FR-F2!
@TheOz91 2 жыл бұрын
A little late, but I have to say, really good camera being used here. The picture quality is so clear!
@redcat9436 2 жыл бұрын
This looked like a lot of fun. Wish it was closer to home.
@K31R616 2 жыл бұрын
Your long range precision with the FR-F2 is seriously impressive.
@josephalexander3884 2 жыл бұрын
I hope this gives you an appreciation of the GIGN training required to field this revolver. Good work.
@paranoiia8 2 жыл бұрын
Love the (new?) camera with deeper focus and (I guess) 60fps it show good dynamic movement in those videos.
@SnoopReddogg 2 жыл бұрын
Was going to skip over this ( not especially into the practical shooting videos) but once I saw Ian was busting out the 357 revolver, that was the hook that drew me in!
@madaxe606 2 жыл бұрын
Trying to reload the MR-73 left-handed is a tough row to hoe. It’s quite a bit easier for a righty and with some practice can be respectably quick. I was surprised Ian went single-action only. One would think the MR-73 in DA would be up to the task. Still super awesome to watch! Love seeing the French kit in action!