I gotta say Larry hit the nail on the head with this. My first handgun was a Sig Sauer SP2022, I have no problems picking up my P226 or a Beretta M9 and running it efficiently. I have a Sig Sauer Emperor 1911 I ran that one for a few months before buying a P320 and Glock 19x I was proficient with those since I got them. The bolt action is to be expected only differences between most on the market are the bolt throw angles. I have multiple pump action shotguns you’ve ran one you’ve pretty much ran them all. The AK style of firearms is something I’m lacking in because I don’t have experience with one yet. Solid video and 100% accurate good job Larry.
His goal was to suggest 5 guns that, by owning them, you'd establish a foundation of skills that would serve you best to easily branch off into many guns -and I don't think he's wrong. I'd say the K98k could be substituted for other Mauser derivatives like a M48 Yugo Mauser and others, but I agree it should be there. The only other thing; I agree with the 870 but only an older-production one. Remington's modern quality control doesn't give me confidence to recommend purchasing a new one, go for an old school 870 when they were made better. Great vid, I like the premise and the list is straight to the point.
Mr2ndAmendment I think it was implied that a Mauser derivative is ok. For every other gun he literally says a gun like this is ok. Obviously we can’t get a Colt M4a1, and literally said you don’t have to get a Russian Tula AKM.
Police/gov surplus 870s are cheap on top of high quality too. Personally I prefer Mossbergs but next time I come across an old 870 that lived in a police cruiser for a few decades I'll add it to the collection. Last cruiser 12 gauge I picked up was an early run High Standard, nothing fancy but the smoothest pump action I ever had.
You don't need an old Remington 870 if you want that style (as opposed to Mossberg 500). Check out the Chinese 870 clone IAC Hawk 982 (there may be others), generally review consensus was they were an exact clone and made to better quality then the "poor" quality 870's.
Love this video. I was an AR-15/M16A1 guy for a couple of decades of my life in the US Army. Now I am an AK-74 guy. Why you ask? Let me tell you. An AR is like a scalpel for performing very precise surgery and it does a fantastic job while it is sharp. When a scalpel gets dull it doesn't cut so well. An AK is a lot like a hatchet...when it gets dull you swing it harder and you can still perform an amputation with no problem. That's why I am now an AK guy. Keep these videos coming Larry!
@@turdferguson3803 AK iron sights are in my opinion nearly unbeatable. Even if it was easy to mount an optic, I wouldn't want to unless I'm reaching out past 300 yards all the time
@@quarterpounderwithcheese3178 No they're not. I love Israeli weapons but the Galil was nothing more than an AK with shit welded on it. Good in Black Ops 1, not so impressive in real life.
Hi Larry! We just put up our “Top 5 Guns For All Americans.” It is a bit different then your choices, but I always Respect your opinion & choices. Thanks for making this video and my Son and I wish you the Best. B9USA Sr.
You need to redo this video with a disclaimer and 3rd grade level explanation of what this video is about. Reading the comments, it appears many think this is a "top 5" video. They missed the part about the firearms being good representatives of the individual operating systems. I thought it was a great video myself.
I clearly understood his video and what he was speaking of and it was not 3rd grade level. Larry has done more for his country than most and he shares his knowledge. Absolutely a top shelf citizen.
I agree...top 5 gateway firearms to properly build the foundation since most guns are offshoots of those five... On a more general level tho, I would say that the shotgun should have been placed on that table irregardless of personal perspective (if we're talking objectivity here)
I appreciate the CZ-75 mention. I own three variants now and the CZ is my favorite of the wonder-9s. The CZ-75 SP-01 Tactical (the all steel version) is worth a try.
As a Canadian, my personal favourite of the colt line are the C7/C8 models. Essentially identical to the M4 and M16s used by the Americans, with some subtle differences in rails and barrels. I agree with your selection. Especially the 870. It's a fantastic pump shotgun
Totally agreement on this list. My top 5: AKM 47 in 7,62x39mm, Colt Single Action 44. Rem. Mag., Sig P226 in 9mm, Mauser 98 in .30-06 and a Mossberg 500A in 12/76.
I feel like people dont understand the concept of the video. He's saying these are good weapons to help with familiarity for other platforms. He's not trying to say these are better platforms than other guns. Like people keep saying they'd substitute this for that, it's not the point of the video
I understand the purpose here and don’t disagree with his picks. My comment on Facebook was that I wouldn’t start with this rubric - I would start with weapon capabilities/cartridges. A serious gun guy “should” have these, but most folks I know are still in build-a-basic-armory mode. For me that looks like: AR in 5.56, Shield 9mm, 500/590 or 870, G30, 308 Battle Rifle of choice. There are other ways to do this depending on circumstances.
Don't need a mauser for familiarity with bolt guns. Any Remmington 700-based rifle will do that. Having both an M9 and M1911 is redundant - pick a different type of pistol over one of the two, as in one that doesn't use an external hammer, like a Glock, or has something fundamentally different and is widely used, like a CZ.
What great content! Totally thought you might have went a little crazy with a “top five” video with those picks. Then I actually listened to what you were saying. It reminds me of something my father told me as I was destroying the clutch on his car while he was trying to teach me how to drive a manual transmission. He stayed surprisingly calm and told me that it was important to learn because if I could drive a stick, I could drive anything. Maybe not the exact same thing but close. Awesome work!
Thanks for doing the video, I get why. I am also retired military and people just don't understand how many hours a day you work while deployed and the toll it takes on the body. A normal work week while on deployment or preparing for one was 84 hours give or take a few so I can relate. Keep up the awesome slow-moving videos. You bring meaning to gun-porn!
He said it was from '68 which was the year of the GCA banning imported select fires. There would be no need for it to be a kit build in '68. It could've been legally imported up until that year.
@@ModernWarflare Even if its a parts kit build, the majority of the parts are Soviet made, if possible, the trigger group, safety selector lever, barrel, bolt carrier and barrel are matching, maybe except for the receiver.
I had most of these before I joined in 87 Nice list Larry And to add something I carried one off your list that my uncle carried in WWII So that piece saw action in two different conflicts nearly 50 years apart. It's retired now 1911 lover from way back
It's also more reliable and easier to fix. The ejector, the most common part to break on pump shotguns, is just a screw down part on the 500, not fixed like the 870.
I'm so fucking tire of the .22 worshipers. Anything a 10/22 can do an AR can do better. 5.56 stops fragmenting past ~200 yards so if you need to shoot a squirrel and don't want it to explode back the fuck up. Unlike a 10/22, an AR can be used to hunt deer and decent sized game in a pinch. Most people would struggle to make accurate hits with a 10/22 past 100 yards, unlike an AR which can make accurate hits well past 400 yards with the proper ammo. To each their own. If the shit ever hits the fan I'll have a ton of fun shitting on fanny pack wearing 10/22 wielders. My weapon of choice is my SCAR 17. Twenty rounds of .308 as fast as you can pull the trigger, with accuracy that enables consistent 800 yard hits with a scope.
@@ModernWarflare How about an LMT MWS308, 16 in chromed barrel, topped with a Mk. 4. 4.5x14x50, 175 gr. FGMM, Harris bipod, and Magpul D50, with dope out to 700 yds? That'll dominate a few landscapes.
yeah you can flip a coin on which would be more essential, a revolver or a 1911. I personally am a huge fan of 357 magnum so revolvers will always be in my collection. Dont really care much for a 45 acp shooting gun
this is perfect for me i just knew im on the right path , i got 4 oh these , including an even more rare AK47 , a 1952 ishvek underfolder and its full auto condition is almost brand new wich is my crown jewel in my collection . thanks for the vid larry , keep up the good work.
Bassel D.....yup in Lebanon rare guns are priced same as all other AKs because generally in middle eastern country no one knows the value of rare guns and gun models
Soviet Russia yea i have a pretty rare collection from nazi germany for example and the most priced piece i got was a k98k for 2k $ , on the other hand i bought 2 stg44s from a syrian guy both for 500$ , a walther p 38 is like 400$ cause people hat the barrel lmao , and lots n lots of unimaginable prices.
Bassel D....man I mean like a 1976 factory condition izhevsk AKM is priced at 400 Dollars , they were ex soviet stocks brought to Syria by the Russians to arm the 5th assault corp(فيلق خامس اقتحام) and were sold by Syrian officers
PC B - while I like revolvers, they are not nearly as reliable in adverse conditions as pistols. They aren't a must-have, despite Rick Grimes' python being pretty sweet.
I understand where you are coming about reliability, but I looked at this video as having the knowledge of how to use different weapons systems. I know a lot of people who cannot even open the cylinder of a revolver or understand how the double action / single action works.
Brazilian Luke I would say AR-10, but, that's restricted here in Canada. Though there is the BLC 102 which is non-restricted ( look up are firearm categories). What's funny one of the most popular battle rifles in Canada is the Norinco m305 which is banned to be important in u.s. They're popular semi-automatic hunting rifles if you can bear the weight.
I AM ALIVE !!!!! Has the same flexibility as the AR-15. They're still being produced unlike most other battle rifles hence larger availability of parts and accessories and decent pricing. I look at u.s. gun sites with envy as the cheapest AR-10 I've seen is 700 bucks not to mention probably building one is cheaper. Here in Canada cheapest option we have is the Norinco m305 however, they are priced at $650-750 but, quality control suffers due that cheap price (over indexed barrels, excessive headspace for 308, really cheap op-rod spring and guide. $70 fixs that through. The op-rod guide itself can be loose, improper shimming on the gas system. Thats is an easy fix if the buggers haven't weld it the flash hider on. Which they do with many of the rifles). Other 308 battle rifles in Canada that you can use for hunting and out in the woods is the new BLC-102 (AR-102, early AR-10) which is in pre-sale only right now and is showing it's signs of only being recently developed, M1A, Sig 542, and the XCR-M. Those are our options. They're all $1,500 and above....
I heard saying beware the man who has only one gun he probably knows how to use it. I think your point is much more pertinent, make sure you understand the manual of arms of the base operating platforms, that way you can pretty much use most firearms you come across even if you have not see it before, and I totally agree with this approach. Great video thanks for taking the time to put it together.
I guess I should add my two cents worth. I spent 20 yrs in the Air Force (ours not theirs) and while in the UK worked with 10 Gp out of Bad-T for 4 yrs with unconventional warfare communications. It took a while but once the Green Beanies learned that me and the captain that worked for me could deliver what they needed (ie: AN/URC104 man pack satcom system among other things) I was pretty well accepted (the fact that I was not military jump qualified, a TSgt and in the AF not withstanding). All you special ops guys are unbelievable! The best day I ever had I couldn't qualify to take your "Q" course. I stand in awe. Thanks for your service and screw the bastards that don't like your stuff.
Thanks Larry, Nice job. Reading through a few dozen of the comments, I find myself continually amazed at mankind's need to criticize. I personally found your video concise and informative.
Sure the M1A is good, but it's essentially the same operating system as the mini 14 except it shoots 308 instead of 223. The reason why I chose the mini 14 was because it was in 223 and the Mauser was more in the power class of 308 already. There essentially needed to be a 223 replacement for the AR15 and that's where the mini 14 comes in for restrictive states.
How in the hell did he get a real M4A1? Those didn't even start production until 1995, 9 years after the '86 Hughes ban. He must be an 07 ffl / 02 SOT. Or a dealer, I can't think of another way.
1) side arm 45 acp 1911 my no non sense one punch gun. 2) grease gun my smg all the way. 3) shot gun for a kick ass pump. 4) M14/M1A 308. fear no one as long as you have one. 5) M1 carbine all in one (in case 1 2 3 4 are none) i dont have to worry because M1 carbine is lighter, greater magazie carry, short to long distance combat can do attitude, and rough terrain gun.
These guns are good to own especially when learning to shoot, but the guns you really are going to need in a bad situation are... A good long range gun-7mm rem mag, 300 rem mag, 7mm Weatherby mag (if you live like me in the western USA where the ranges may be extra long, if you live where the possible ranges are shorter a 308 win, 270win, 250 savage would be fine). A good semiauto pistol-1911 colt, glock 17 (like any glock really), Beretta P9 etc. (personally I like 10mm) A reliable revolver with a longer cartridge (better velocity-more punch then your semiauto)-S&W 629 (or an saa if you know how to shoot one ;) in either 357 or 44 mag. A semiauto
Loved the Remington 870 but I became a Mossberg shotgun guy; I own 4 of them, 2 pump, 2 semi-auto. The only other shotgun I own is my RPI XB3G, modified for 3-Gun Benneli. I don't own a Barretta, never was a fan, but own SEVERAL Colt 1911's and one Springfield RO model I use for USPSA Limited 10 division, Sig Sauers including the new M-17 which I like a lot, along with the P226, P320 R1, P320 X-5 Competition (also for 3-Gun), 7 AR platforms one in 7.62 (Sig 716), and two .300blk builds. Even have one Smith & Wesson M19 .357 mag. I have a few bolt action rifles, including the Mauser, and for the $$$$ the Ruger Precision .308 is a LOT of gun, put a Leupold scope on it, VERY accurate. Sadly, I live in Crook, er Cook County Illinois which is constantly trying to kill us with gun control BS.
I love the Mauser. Shooting it is on my bucket list. However, I'm surprised he didn't choose the Lee Enfield, with its ability to work the bolt without moving your face away from the butt, as well as the obvious 10-round magazine advantage.
I nailed myself in the face with my 1903 last year. Was single loading cartridges and the bolt doesn’t quite come back far enough. Well afterwards switched the mag cutoff and instantly smacked myself in the face with the bolt. Felt great
My comment is: I highly respect your knowledge, experience and authority on the subject regarding firearms. What you recommended, I concur, Mr. Tier 1 "Smooth" Operator😎
I would have kept just one handgun and replaced it with a submachine gun, as tme MP5, just to add some variation. Still rock solid picks: the best assault rifles, the best bolt action rifle, the best single and double action handguns.
I'm with you, remove one of the handguns and replace it with a 308 battle rifle and keep the shotgun as the wild card. I don't think the WWII bolt gun would be my pick for the bolt action rifle for this concept, it's probably what he had on hand. The Remington 700 has got to be just as prolific by now and would be a more up-to-date choice, they both work the same after all.
The Remington 700 uses a modern version of the Mauser bolt action design, that's why he went with the original I think. I would have swapped the AK for a PCC like the MPX or MP5 personally, the 1911 for an HK USP, and the Beretta for a Sig 320 or Glock 17
After watching, I agree, all great choices. I like how you went through the lineage of each and provided a descriptive "why" to your choices. Also acknowledging that you don't usually bring out the shotguns was appreciated, I almost forgot until you said it. Excellent production and content as always too. Thank you again.
I think a good old fashioned revolver of any caliber. If you have a mis fire, pull the trigger again. I would recommend a .357 magnum because you can also shoot .38 special in them as well
Great choice of firearms. I would probably add a Glock 17. It's reliability, caliber, and simplistic design makes it easy to use by a wide variety of people.
sam cab Yes, but more or less then the options displayed in this video. I for one believe these choices are not only based upon that perspective of being able to use most varieties of weapon if you are aware of these weapon systems but also due to the fact that these weapons are one of the most common weapons to stumble upon in the world and then the plus side that alot of weapons are inspired and based on same principles and functionalities as the AK, M4 kar98k etc...
Good call Larry. As an former Grunt (11B) you know I have an m4 and an A1 rifle from back in the day. I also carried a 1911(got a couple of them) and then a m9 as well. Naturally I have quite a few AK's. I have a few k98's, and I have a couple of 870's as well. So as a veteran, and current gun shop owner - I'm a gun guy. Love them!
Great info and video!!! Can't complain at all. I have a similar mindset, just adjusted weapons. Yes, an M4. Yes on a pump 12ga. 870 or 500 Mossberg. Yes on the Automatic pistol picks, a 1911, and a Beretta/Browning/CZ. Yes on a Combloc 7.62x39: AK ( or SkS at least). And, yes on a turn bolt rifle, .223/5.56, .270, .308, .30-06. I would add a standard 6 shot .357-4"/6" revolver or a 2" Ruger SP101 5shot in .357. AND a good old fashioned .30-30 lever action. Your list is still great. Just MHO! Thanks!
For the Mauser, there is also an alternative from the Mosin Nagant (either the Russian M44 carbine, M91/30 or the Finnish M39) but that is if you can get your hands on one.
I have 4 of the 5! I have a Winchester Model 70 in 30-06 instead of the WWII Mauser! I also am not big on the shotgun, but have a Ithaca Model 37 like LAPD carried, yes I was Police Officer for 30+ years. Really liked the LAPD! So in patrol car along with my AR-15 had the Shotgun! Thanks
Are you a natural lefty?.. as far as a firearm I would add/ or replace, it would be a 9mm carbine of sorts. Mp5, apc9 or in my case the Stribog sp9a1. Nice compact hi-cap home defense weapon. Its a weapon anybody in your house can easily manage when it matters.
He is, Just as I am but at a young age teachers in school taught me to use my right hand over my left as it was easier for them to teach you how to write, By them doing so at a young age it made me typically shoot right handed however I can shoot just as good left handed, At times I'll hold a pistol in each hand and alternate shots from left to right at 2 different targets irregardless of caliber, It also helped when Boxing Golden glove champions and I had no boxing experience/just street fighting, They couldn't understand my versatility and thats why most Professional boxers that are naturally right handed train to be left handed as a left hander in boxing ring is use to boxing right handers whereas right handers are not use to boxing left handers and puts them at a disadvantage during defense/guard as it leaves you wide open to be slugged
1) Ya' know, FWIW, Beretta's aren't bad, but I'd much rather rec a P226, as a "must have" in anybody's collection. I currently own a P226 Scorpion in 9mm, which I'm hoping will be quickly shipped to me in HEAVEN, when I get "collected". 2) Larrys' "goin' hot" footage(from 6:05 to "the end"), is as always, second to none. Un-questionably satisfying. Not too many "other" firearm channels are as well executed and entertaining. Thank you Larry!! 👍👍
I'd like to add a revolver, preferably a .357 Magnum to this list of essentials. Apart from that, great recommendations. - CZ 75 (single /double action pistol) ✔ - Zastava M24/52-Č (Mauser 98) ✔ - Alfa Proj 3561 (.357 Magnum/.38 Special) ✔ - AKM....pending ⭕ - CZ Bren 2....pending ⭕ - pump action shotgun....prohibited ✖ 😭
My choices, in order: (although I thought these were fantastic). 1. AR-15 (preferably 5.56) 12.5 to 16" barrel 2. Glock 19 3. Any good tube-fed pump or semi 12 or 20 gauge 4. Semi-auto .22 (10-22 or M&P 15-22) 5. Semi-auto or bolt action .308 set up for long distance Wild Card: Semi-auto .22 handgun
Hey well I'm not going to disagree with Larry, total expert in his field, man really knows his stuff. If I may add Beretta m9 is most definitely one of the best looking handguns on the planet , so iconic .
I knew a girl that had a cat named Mauser. I thought she said mouser. she said no Mauser like the rifle. Nice girl. Great video. Thanks.
John W 1711 Stock probably should have married her.......
She's wife material son.. You shoulda put a ring on that.
*erection* 😻
Rich Farfugnuven I was going to say the same thing.
If you see this comment don’t marry no women you will be divorced and rekt on the divorce boi think about it
was I the only one looking at how beautiful that AK's furniture was the whole time?
nope, me too ahaha
I missed my AK from army :(
It’s sweet
@@arampoladyan5003 what country?
@@talkinggun3842 Armenia
I gotta say Larry hit the nail on the head with this. My first handgun was a Sig Sauer SP2022, I have no problems picking up my P226 or a Beretta M9 and running it efficiently. I have a Sig Sauer Emperor 1911 I ran that one for a few months before buying a P320 and Glock 19x I was proficient with those since I got them. The bolt action is to be expected only differences between most on the market are the bolt throw angles. I have multiple pump action shotguns you’ve ran one you’ve pretty much ran them all. The AK style of firearms is something I’m lacking in because I don’t have experience with one yet. Solid video and 100% accurate good job Larry.
Thanks
Whoever edits and films your videos does a great job
YES!
His goal was to suggest 5 guns that, by owning them, you'd establish a foundation of skills that would serve you best to easily branch off into many guns -and I don't think he's wrong. I'd say the K98k could be substituted for other Mauser derivatives like a M48 Yugo Mauser and others, but I agree it should be there. The only other thing; I agree with the 870 but only an older-production one. Remington's modern quality control doesn't give me confidence to recommend purchasing a new one, go for an old school 870 when they were made better. Great vid, I like the premise and the list is straight to the point.
Mr2ndAmendment I think it was implied that a Mauser derivative is ok. For every other gun he literally says a gun like this is ok. Obviously we can’t get a Colt M4a1, and literally said you don’t have to get a Russian Tula AKM.
Police/gov surplus 870s are cheap on top of high quality too. Personally I prefer Mossbergs but next time I come across an old 870 that lived in a police cruiser for a few decades I'll add it to the collection. Last cruiser 12 gauge I picked up was an early run High Standard, nothing fancy but the smoothest pump action I ever had.
If your scared to get an 870 because of Remington’s WC, just get a Mossberg 500
You don't need an old Remington 870 if you want that style (as opposed to Mossberg 500). Check out the Chinese 870 clone IAC Hawk 982 (there may be others), generally review consensus was they were an exact clone and made to better quality then the "poor" quality 870's.
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"it sets you up for success" - i agree with that phrase. its all about having a solid foundation
David ACP Yehuda not enough people understand that these days sir. Well said...
Love this video. I was an AR-15/M16A1 guy for a couple of decades of my life in the US Army. Now I am an AK-74 guy. Why you ask? Let me tell you. An AR is like a scalpel for performing very precise surgery and it does a fantastic job while it is sharp. When a scalpel gets dull it doesn't cut so well. An AK is a lot like a hatchet...when it gets dull you swing it harder and you can still perform an amputation with no problem. That's why I am now an AK guy. Keep these videos coming Larry!
Finally someone else who gets it, the AK is best as a main service rifle the AR is best as a specialized weapon.
@@turdferguson3803 AK iron sights are in my opinion nearly unbeatable. Even if it was easy to mount an optic, I wouldn't want to unless I'm reaching out past 300 yards all the time
@@turdferguson3803 so the ak Is better suited for regular grunts, and the ar is more like a special forces thing?
@@liquid880 Yes
The M4/M16 always look better with iron sites in my opinion. That classic look.
Nice and basic
@@Ominiumshadow24 and fairly hard to break.
nah yeah nah
@Charlie Ennis yes but no
Form over function... shoots better with an Eotech.
solid choices for sure.
Mrgunsngear Channel poser
weouchhere haven’t heard that insult since I was 10 years old at the skatepark.
He's ex military.
Elite Trader mr guns gear is a poser. Larry Vickers is a badass. Mr Guns and Gear wishes he was half as cool as Larry vickers.
weochhere, no one wishes they were you.
beautiful akm
I knew someone had to of said that.
Yeah but look at that barrel flex on the AK at 6:48.
@@dvulpis29 Everything looks sketchy in slow motion. That flex is common with all AKs and the reason why ARs are typically more accurate.
Galil and Valmet are better
@@quarterpounderwithcheese3178 No they're not. I love Israeli weapons but the Galil was nothing more than an AK with shit welded on it. Good in Black Ops 1, not so impressive in real life.
Larry missed the FP-45 Liberator...it sets you up to kill the person that has one of these five guns and then take it.
Yes. That's why they were made.
If he or one of his buddies doesn't kill you first. Bad idea, start out with what you need and you won't have to get danger close to use one of those.
@@nightrider1850 Did you think I was serious?
Hi Larry! We just put up our “Top 5 Guns For All Americans.” It is a bit different then your choices, but I always Respect your opinion & choices. Thanks for making this video and my Son and I wish you the Best. B9USA Sr.
Than, not then.
You need to redo this video with a disclaimer and 3rd grade level explanation of what this video is about. Reading the comments, it appears many think this is a "top 5" video. They missed the part about the firearms being good representatives of the individual operating systems.
I thought it was a great video myself.
Your right on the 3rd grade level part
Tad Watson ummm, read the title of the vid.. lolz
MF DOOM no kidding.
I clearly understood his video and what he was speaking of and it was not 3rd grade level.
Larry has done more for his country than most and he shares his knowledge. Absolutely a top shelf citizen.
I agree...top 5 gateway firearms to properly build the foundation since most guns are offshoots of those five... On a more general level tho, I would say that the shotgun should have been placed on that table irregardless of personal perspective (if we're talking objectivity here)
Love the 80's neverending story style music near the end, awesome Larry.
I appreciate the CZ-75 mention. I own three variants now and the CZ is my favorite of the wonder-9s. The CZ-75 SP-01 Tactical (the all steel version) is worth a try.
As a Canadian, my personal favourite of the colt line are the C7/C8 models. Essentially identical to the M4 and M16s used by the Americans, with some subtle differences in rails and barrels. I agree with your selection. Especially the 870. It's a fantastic pump shotgun
Dudes got ZERO flinch.
I’ve been doing it awhile
That's what training and practicing does.
He’s a former Delta operator. He’s the best of the best and has been doing this for a long time. Honestly Larry is such a likeable dude I love him.
I was gonna say. He was Delta and helped develop the H&K 416.
@@lol3367 He got shot three times with a 9mm luger in his chest plate and returned discriminate fire without hesitation.
this is kind of the "foundation" of the 5 guns you should own, I see what larry is conveying in this video!!!
Totally agreement on this list. My top 5: AKM 47 in 7,62x39mm, Colt Single Action 44. Rem. Mag., Sig P226 in 9mm, Mauser 98 in .30-06 and a Mossberg 500A in 12/76.
When he pulled out the 870 my face was literally like “ yep 😐” not surprised at all
I feel like people dont understand the concept of the video. He's saying these are good weapons to help with familiarity for other platforms. He's not trying to say these are better platforms than other guns. Like people keep saying they'd substitute this for that, it's not the point of the video
Exactly, that is why there need to be some type of revolver added.
We must jargon, run a pile of platforms. All we need is jargon!
Which is why I think people are surprised there isn't a Glock or another DAO pistol due to their prevalence
I understand the purpose here and don’t disagree with his picks. My comment on Facebook was that I wouldn’t start with this rubric - I would start with weapon capabilities/cartridges. A serious gun guy “should” have these, but most folks I know are still in build-a-basic-armory mode. For me that looks like: AR in 5.56, Shield 9mm, 500/590 or 870, G30, 308 Battle Rifle of choice. There are other ways to do this depending on circumstances.
Don't need a mauser for familiarity with bolt guns. Any Remmington 700-based rifle will do that. Having both an M9 and M1911 is redundant - pick a different type of pistol over one of the two, as in one that doesn't use an external hammer, like a Glock, or has something fundamentally different and is widely used, like a CZ.
6:47 it's amazing how much they flex ....!!!
What great content! Totally thought you might have went a little crazy with a “top five” video with those picks. Then I actually listened to what you were saying. It reminds me of something my father told me as I was destroying the clutch on his car while he was trying to teach me how to drive a manual transmission. He stayed surprisingly calm and told me that it was important to learn because if I could drive a stick, I could drive anything.
Maybe not the exact same thing but close.
Awesome work!
Thanks!
Thanks for doing the video, I get why. I am also retired military and people just don't understand how many hours a day you work while deployed and the toll it takes on the body. A normal work week while on deployment or preparing for one was 84 hours give or take a few so I can relate. Keep up the awesome slow-moving videos. You bring meaning to gun-porn!
"the 5 guns you need to add to your pile" haha, outstanding.
True Russian AKM, I like that.
Probably a parts kit. Beautiful rifle but the fact that some American slapped it together kills the cool factor for me.
He said it was from '68 which was the year of the GCA banning imported select fires. There would be no need for it to be a kit build in '68. It could've been legally imported up until that year.
@@ModernWarflare Even if its a parts kit build, the majority of the parts are Soviet made, if possible, the trigger group, safety selector lever, barrel, bolt carrier and barrel are matching, maybe except for the receiver.
ModernWarflare I think that’s the only choice we really have in America though
I had most of these before I joined in 87
Nice list Larry
And to add something
I carried one off your list that my uncle carried in WWII
So that piece saw action in two different conflicts nearly 50 years apart.
It's retired now
1911 lover from way back
I like the Mossberg 500/590 because the controls are more suited for combat in my opinion
It's also more reliable and easier to fix. The ejector, the most common part to break on pump shotguns, is just a screw down part on the 500, not fixed like the 870.
I agree, but if you can load the 870 without scraping your hands then the 590 is a piece of cake.
I've always preferred mossy controls, plus now Remington weapons are built like shit
My Mossberg 500 is my favorite. But if you add a stock with a pistol grip, the safety is in the worse spot. Got to take you hand off grip to flip.
@@destynova4512 I like the Maverick 88 it has a 870 type safety for that reason
dude your channel is becoming my favorite gun stop on youtube.. thank you for the hard work
Thanks!
larry just showing off his rare guns
LearnHowToWipeYaArse
I love it tho
Very true id do the same if i had them
I guess, but his top 5 is also pretty legit.
M4A1 isn't rare just it's not exactly legal
LearnHowToWipeYaArse. if you got it....flaunt it....
Special forces god.
That Kar98 sent chills up my spine. It’s so beefy
Perfect choice of guns , I have all the above except for the mauser , thanks for the video Mr . Vickers
I would slide one more wild card in there, with a Ruger 10/22. Great to have a solid .22LR, magazine fed, semi-auto rifle.
EVLEngineer - I agree completely. Many uses for a good .22 and the 10/22 is an ideal candidate. I would have also included a revolver.
Noak Skold useless? That's ridiculous.
Thomas Jackson no it cant ar 15s an m4s are used in war an have twice the velocity that a 22 does.
I'm so fucking tire of the .22 worshipers. Anything a 10/22 can do an AR can do better. 5.56 stops fragmenting past ~200 yards so if you need to shoot a squirrel and don't want it to explode back the fuck up. Unlike a 10/22, an AR can be used to hunt deer and decent sized game in a pinch. Most people would struggle to make accurate hits with a 10/22 past 100 yards, unlike an AR which can make accurate hits well past 400 yards with the proper ammo.
To each their own. If the shit ever hits the fan I'll have a ton of fun shitting on fanny pack wearing 10/22 wielders. My weapon of choice is my SCAR 17. Twenty rounds of .308 as fast as you can pull the trigger, with accuracy that enables consistent 800 yard hits with a scope.
@@ModernWarflare How about an LMT MWS308, 16 in chromed barrel, topped with a Mk. 4. 4.5x14x50, 175 gr. FGMM, Harris bipod, and Magpul D50, with dope out to 700 yds? That'll dominate a few landscapes.
I'm a simple man. I see LAV videos, I hit that like button.
Thanks!
The barrel whip of the AK family of rifles has always mesmerized me in slow motion.
Hey Larry I love that Tula AK! It is a work of art
I think a Smith and Wesson or Ruger revolver in 38 or 357 would be a good substitute as well.
PT37 - this is my thought as well.
J Yang
not the SP101 or GP series.
yeah you can flip a coin on which would be more essential, a revolver or a 1911. I personally am a huge fan of 357 magnum so revolvers will always be in my collection. Dont really care much for a 45 acp shooting gun
this is perfect for me i just knew im on the right path , i got 4 oh these , including an even more rare AK47 , a 1952 ishvek underfolder and its full auto condition is almost brand new wich is my crown jewel in my collection . thanks for the vid larry , keep up the good work.
Your welcome !! Thanks!!
Bassel D.....yup in Lebanon rare guns are priced same as all other AKs because generally in middle eastern country no one knows the value of rare guns and gun models
Greenftor he probably ment IZHEVSK
Soviet Russia yea i have a pretty rare collection from nazi germany for example and the most priced piece i got was a k98k for 2k $ , on the other hand i bought 2 stg44s from a syrian guy both for 500$ , a walther p 38 is like 400$ cause people hat the barrel lmao , and lots n lots of unimaginable prices.
Bassel D....man I mean like a 1976 factory condition izhevsk AKM is priced at 400 Dollars , they were ex soviet stocks brought to Syria by the Russians to arm the 5th assault corp(فيلق خامس اقتحام) and were sold by Syrian officers
My top 5
1. MP5
2. Glock 19
3. L96A2
4. FN FAL
5. Colt m4
Wildcard is VZ 58
What about desert
The video edit at the end was so sick!! Shoutout to whoever did that. Got me wanting to “go hot” right now when I should be doing homework
Need to add a revolver, Ruger or Smith & Wesson.
PC B - while I like revolvers, they are not nearly as reliable in adverse conditions as pistols. They aren't a must-have, despite Rick Grimes' python being pretty sweet.
I understand where you are coming about reliability, but I looked at this video as having the knowledge of how to use different weapons systems. I know a lot of people who cannot even open the cylinder of a revolver or understand how the double action / single action works.
.500 Magnum extreme survival owner. Love the snubby.
I agree.
Daniel Peer wheel guns don't jam. They are the most reliable handguns.
Maybe a 7,62x51 semi-auto rifle, like an FAL.
SKS
Brazilian Luke I would say AR-10, but, that's restricted here in Canada. Though there is the BLC 102 which is non-restricted ( look up are firearm categories). What's funny one of the most popular battle rifles in Canada is the Norinco m305 which is banned to be important in u.s. They're popular semi-automatic hunting rifles if you can bear the weight.
I AM ALIVE !!!!! Has the same flexibility as the AR-15. They're still being produced unlike most other battle rifles hence larger availability of parts and accessories and decent pricing. I look at u.s. gun sites with envy as the cheapest AR-10 I've seen is 700 bucks not to mention probably building one is cheaper. Here in Canada cheapest option we have is the Norinco m305 however, they are priced at $650-750 but, quality control suffers due that cheap price (over indexed barrels, excessive headspace for 308, really cheap op-rod spring and guide. $70 fixs that through. The op-rod guide itself can be loose, improper shimming on the gas system. Thats is an easy fix if the buggers haven't weld it the flash hider on. Which they do with many of the rifles). Other 308 battle rifles in Canada that you can use for hunting and out in the woods is the new BLC-102 (AR-102, early AR-10) which is in pre-sale only right now and is showing it's signs of only being recently developed, M1A, Sig 542, and the XCR-M. Those are our options. They're all $1,500 and above....
I would love to have a M1A and a FAL!
chris xxx Why not? The SKS is the replacement for the AK-47 here in Canada lol.
I heard saying beware the man who has only one gun he probably knows how to use it. I think your point is much more pertinent, make sure you understand the manual of arms of the base operating platforms, that way you can pretty much use most firearms you come across even if you have not see it before, and I totally agree with this approach. Great video thanks for taking the time to put it together.
I guess I should add my two cents worth. I spent 20 yrs in the Air Force (ours not theirs) and while in the UK worked with 10 Gp out of Bad-T for 4 yrs with unconventional warfare communications. It took a while but once the Green Beanies learned that me and the captain that worked for me could deliver what they needed (ie: AN/URC104 man pack satcom system among other things) I was pretty well accepted (the fact that I was not military jump qualified, a TSgt and in the AF not withstanding). All you special ops guys are unbelievable! The best day I ever had I couldn't qualify to take your "Q" course. I stand in awe. Thanks for your service and screw the bastards that don't like your stuff.
Highly professional and informative as always. Thank you Larry.
"firing it up vickers tactical style" - love that :)
Thanks Larry, Nice job. Reading through a few dozen of the comments, I find myself continually amazed at mankind's need to criticize. I personally found your video concise and informative.
One I have and will never go without since I purchased it is the FN Five-Seven!! Very fast lil round accurate and 20 round flush mag. Bad ass!!
K98 always goes down smooth.
casually shits on everybody with the best of the best of each type :/
I was thinking that too
Your right.
Lol flexing on the poors
a very good selection. another thing to keep in mind is that if the stuff hits the fan, you should find ammo just about anywhere.
Production value an shooting sequence are amazing second to none .
Top 5 guns for restrictive states ? 1911, Beretta 92, Ruger Mini 14, SKS and Mauser ?
I'd replace the Mini-14 with an M1A.
Sure the M1A is good, but it's essentially the same operating system as the mini 14 except it shoots 308 instead of 223. The reason why I chose the mini 14 was because it was in 223 and the Mauser was more in the power class of 308 already. There essentially needed to be a 223 replacement for the AR15 and that's where the mini 14 comes in for restrictive states.
Prepare2Survive Herman Mauser basically a sniper rifle out of the box. Very accurate. Rounds are plentiful.
That's actually really good reasoning to be honest. In that case I have to agree with you.
restrictive states? nerf gun probably
Yep nothing like AR or AK or 1911 to what ever it comes on the future
This home slice is badass! Larry Vickers style!!!
Great line up. Couldn't agree more. I have 3 out of those 6. 92fs, AKM original Russian and Winchester pump model 1200
How in the hell did he get a real M4A1? Those didn't even start production until 1995, 9 years after the '86 Hughes ban. He must be an 07 ffl / 02 SOT. Or a dealer, I can't think of another way.
he has a video, he used to be SF
I have one
Please do another LARRY TURNS IT OFF, those were fun!
We are planning on it
I'll second that.
Val Kyri Hehe, nice!
1) side arm 45 acp 1911 my no non sense one punch gun.
2) grease gun my smg all the way.
3) shot gun for a kick ass pump.
4) M14/M1A 308. fear no one as long as you have one.
5) M1 carbine all in one (in case 1 2 3 4 are none) i dont have to worry because M1 carbine is lighter, greater magazie carry, short to long distance combat can do attitude, and rough terrain gun.
I own a 1938 K98K. Had it fully refurbished by Vulcan Gun Refinishing. It is my favourite! 82 years old strong and a beast!
I love everything about this. I would add a revolver in the mix. SHTF, WROL, situation you will encounter revolvers. I vote for a SW 19 or a SW 65-66
Exactly
I fact that 38 special and 357 was so hard to find during this last ammo shortage shows a lot of people own revolvers.
Good Ole wheel gun...I have a beautiful old Colt diamondback and just went through about 70 rounds of fiocchi earlier today..
Same, I have a 65, 686, 60, 640 (357 magnum) I carry all of them when I feel in a revolver mood
@@nicktaylor5952 Makes sense for 38 for me. You can find one for under 200
Great video, as always.
Wondering what the background music beginning at 5:41 is?
Matt harris strange stuff
The furniture on that AK is AWESOME
These guns are good to own especially when learning to shoot, but the guns you really are going to need in a bad situation are...
A good long range gun-7mm rem mag, 300 rem mag, 7mm Weatherby mag (if you live like me in the western USA where the ranges may be extra long, if you live where the possible ranges are shorter a 308 win, 270win, 250 savage would be fine).
A good semiauto pistol-1911 colt, glock 17 (like any glock really), Beretta P9 etc. (personally I like 10mm)
A reliable revolver with a longer cartridge (better velocity-more punch then your semiauto)-S&W 629 (or an saa if you know how to shoot one ;) in either 357 or 44 mag.
A semiauto
Best video on this channel. Loved the music.
Red Ryder by Daisy: sets you up for success with any type of air-soft gun
Sam Cortez you’ll shoot your eye out kid!
my mom got me a daisy powerline pump airgun. but that was for my 10 birthday. a red ryder is for younger kids.
100% agree on all those choices, in fact I'd love to have just one of them! Being in the UK though....
Loved the Remington 870 but I became a Mossberg shotgun guy; I own 4 of them, 2 pump, 2 semi-auto. The only other shotgun I own is my RPI XB3G, modified for 3-Gun Benneli. I don't own a Barretta, never was a fan, but own SEVERAL Colt 1911's and one Springfield RO model I use for USPSA Limited 10 division, Sig Sauers including the new M-17 which I like a lot, along with the P226, P320 R1, P320 X-5 Competition (also for 3-Gun), 7 AR platforms one in 7.62 (Sig 716), and two .300blk builds. Even have one Smith & Wesson M19 .357 mag. I have a few bolt action rifles, including the Mauser, and for the $$$$ the Ruger Precision .308 is a LOT of gun, put a Leupold scope on it, VERY accurate. Sadly, I live in Crook, er Cook County Illinois which is constantly trying to kill us with gun control BS.
I love the 80s style music when papa Vickers starts firing
I love the Mauser. Shooting it is on my bucket list. However, I'm surprised he didn't choose the Lee Enfield, with its ability to work the bolt without moving your face away from the butt, as well as the obvious 10-round magazine advantage.
there is no need for another round with a Kar 98K. I have one ...
A wise choice as well. Good ammunition for less than two bucks per round is getting harder to find. I load my own
I nailed myself in the face with my 1903 last year. Was single loading cartridges and the bolt doesn’t quite come back far enough.
Well afterwards switched the mag cutoff and instantly smacked myself in the face with the bolt. Felt great
Just picked up my own Beretta M9 yesterday, bringing it to the range today!
My comment is: I highly respect your knowledge, experience and authority on the subject regarding firearms. What you recommended, I concur, Mr. Tier 1 "Smooth" Operator😎
He's not asking you. He's telling you.....
I would have kept just one handgun and replaced it with a submachine gun, as tme MP5, just to add some variation. Still rock solid picks: the best assault rifles, the best bolt action rifle, the best single and double action handguns.
I'm with you, remove one of the handguns and replace it with a 308 battle rifle and keep the shotgun as the wild card. I don't think the WWII bolt gun would be my pick for the bolt action rifle for this concept, it's probably what he had on hand. The Remington 700 has got to be just as prolific by now and would be a more up-to-date choice, they both work the same after all.
The Remington 700 uses a modern version of the Mauser bolt action design, that's why he went with the original I think. I would have swapped the AK for a PCC like the MPX or MP5 personally, the 1911 for an HK USP, and the Beretta for a Sig 320 or Glock 17
I just love how the AK wobbles when fired
After watching, I agree, all great choices. I like how you went through the lineage of each and provided a descriptive "why" to your choices. Also acknowledging that you don't usually bring out the shotguns was appreciated, I almost forgot until you said it. Excellent production and content as always too. Thank you again.
I think a good old fashioned revolver of any caliber. If you have a mis fire, pull the trigger again. I would recommend a .357 magnum because you can also shoot .38 special in them as well
I would say all six of these guns are important to have. Love the video!
Wow, glimpsed the K98 and had to watch .. turns out I have all five categories ... and love all of them. Thanks for the great video.
I find it odd how you shoot everything right handed then the shotgun is lefthanded, but nice video, and nice firearms.
Great choice of firearms. I would probably add a Glock 17. It's reliability, caliber, and simplistic design makes it easy to use by a wide variety of people.
sam cab Yes, but more or less then the options displayed in this video. I for one believe these choices are not only based upon that perspective of being able to use most varieties of weapon if you are aware of these weapon systems but also due to the fact that these weapons are one of the most common weapons to stumble upon in the world and then the plus side that alot of weapons are inspired and based on same principles and functionalities as the AK, M4 kar98k etc...
He was going for the DA/SA trigger pull and getting that fig'd out. Not just a full sized 9mm handgun.
Good call Larry. As an former Grunt (11B) you know I have an m4 and an A1 rifle from back in the day. I also carried a 1911(got a couple of them) and then a m9 as well. Naturally I have quite a few AK's. I have a few k98's, and I have a couple of 870's as well. So as a veteran, and current gun shop owner - I'm a gun guy. Love them!
Great info and video!!! Can't complain at all. I have a similar mindset, just adjusted weapons.
Yes, an M4. Yes on a pump 12ga. 870 or 500 Mossberg. Yes on the Automatic pistol picks, a 1911, and a Beretta/Browning/CZ. Yes on a Combloc 7.62x39: AK ( or SkS at least). And, yes on a turn bolt rifle, .223/5.56, .270, .308, .30-06.
I would add a standard 6 shot .357-4"/6" revolver or a 2" Ruger SP101 5shot in .357. AND a good old fashioned .30-30 lever action.
Your list is still great. Just MHO!
Thanks!
1:45 Does anybody know the story behind the "Kurdish" one? I'm Kurdish & really keen on knowing what Larry meant. Please!
Rahell Omer I’m assuming it’s a Kurdish produced one or sold to the Kurdish
All good picks. I stick to 9x19mm Glocks and AR15s in 5.56x45mm.
Daniel Morgen glocktard
Basic
@@zacharykidd2109 16" AR, 11.5" AR, two Glock 19's, and a Ruger American Predator in .243 win.
No plastic fantastic for me.
For the Mauser, there is also an alternative from the Mosin Nagant (either the Russian M44 carbine, M91/30 or the Finnish M39) but that is if you can get your hands on one.
I have 4 of the 5! I have a Winchester Model 70 in 30-06 instead of the WWII Mauser! I also am not big on the shotgun, but have a Ithaca Model 37 like LAPD carried, yes I was Police Officer for 30+ years. Really liked the LAPD! So in patrol car along with my AR-15 had the Shotgun! Thanks
How did you forget the ruger 10/22 everyone needs one
jon boy not the point of this video🙄
@@ShopRat295 its top guns to own... A ruger 10/22 fits perfectly
Are you a natural lefty?.. as far as a firearm I would add/ or replace, it would be a 9mm carbine of sorts. Mp5, apc9 or in my case the Stribog sp9a1. Nice compact hi-cap home defense weapon. Its a weapon anybody in your house can easily manage when it matters.
He is, Just as I am but at a young age teachers in school taught me to use my right hand over my left as it was easier for them to teach you how to write,
By them doing so at a young age it made me typically shoot right handed however I can shoot just as good left handed, At times I'll hold a pistol in each hand and alternate shots from left to right at 2 different targets irregardless of caliber, It also helped when Boxing Golden glove champions and I had no boxing experience/just street fighting, They couldn't understand my versatility and thats why most Professional boxers that are naturally right handed train to be left handed as a left hander in boxing ring is use to boxing right handers whereas right handers are not use to boxing left handers and puts them at a disadvantage during defense/guard as it leaves you wide open to be slugged
1) Ya' know, FWIW, Beretta's aren't bad, but I'd much rather rec a P226, as a "must have" in anybody's collection. I currently own a P226 Scorpion in 9mm, which I'm hoping will be quickly shipped to me in HEAVEN, when I get "collected". 2) Larrys' "goin' hot" footage(from 6:05 to "the end"), is as always, second to none. Un-questionably satisfying. Not too many "other" firearm channels are as well executed and entertaining. Thank you Larry!! 👍👍
Vickers..your a solid guy. Guns you chose are the same ones I would choose to own...
I'd like to add a revolver, preferably a .357 Magnum to this list of essentials.
Apart from that, great recommendations.
- CZ 75 (single /double action pistol) ✔
- Zastava M24/52-Č (Mauser 98) ✔
- Alfa Proj 3561 (.357 Magnum/.38 Special) ✔
- AKM....pending ⭕
- CZ Bren 2....pending ⭕
- pump action shotgun....prohibited ✖ 😭
I live in Australia, it’s basically impossible to own half of these
Lol...half?
Full auto AK and M4A1 are illegal in US too sadly unless you pay like 20,000
Corinthian hell we need our own 2nd ammendment here in Russia man lemme tell ya what
Emigrate. ;)
@@redtra236 not true bro
Right on , Larry !! I have everything but Remington 870. I have a semi auto 12 gauge. Good information.
Ruger 10-22, 18" AR-10, 13.5" AR-15, Glock 19, 12 Gauge Rem 870 .Goodnight thanks for playing.
L96A1
HK 416
Benelli M4
S&W Model 586 6"
Glock 17
Agree
Really like the music with the slow mo
Travis Allington I would love to know the name of the music track.
Stainlessfights4u so does everyone else, yet no one knows the name :/
Found it,matt harris steange stuff
My choices, in order: (although I thought these were fantastic).
1. AR-15 (preferably 5.56) 12.5 to 16" barrel
2. Glock 19
3. Any good tube-fed pump or semi 12 or 20 gauge
4. Semi-auto .22 (10-22 or M&P 15-22)
5. Semi-auto or bolt action .308 set up for long distance
Wild Card: Semi-auto .22 handgun
Hey well I'm not going to disagree with Larry, total expert in his field, man really knows his stuff. If I may add Beretta m9 is most definitely one of the best looking handguns on the planet , so iconic .
I have all five and I agree.