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  • Larry gives his thoughts on the Heckler & Koch HK53, a variant of the HK33.
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Komentáře • 471

  • @darkchild130
    @darkchild130 Před 5 lety +103

    Used this in Northern Ireland for 2 years back in the day. Still my favourite service weapon.

    • @darkchild130
      @darkchild130 Před 4 lety +6

      @kev french Based in Ballykinler mate, 2RGJ

    • @darkchild130
      @darkchild130 Před 4 lety +8

      @kev french Cheers, I was COP mate HK53s were standard for us on plain clothes jobs.

    • @darkchild130
      @darkchild130 Před 4 lety +8

      @kev french No we had to do a selection in battalion, then a 8 week course down at Lydd run by 14 int and hereford blokes.
      It was pretty hard but good training, more interesting than the actual job most of the time.

    • @darkchild130
      @darkchild130 Před 3 lety +5

      @It’s ya boy covert reconnaissance. Our training, tactics and kit were all modelled on the SAS and SRR. Google COP platoon if you want to know. There's a video of me on my channel on the range in 2005 firing one.

    • @daimill1728
      @daimill1728 Před 3 lety +2

      Snap 🤙 1WG COP. Car drills were loadsa fun with this thing 😎

  • @haviiithelegogunner907
    @haviiithelegogunner907 Před 5 lety +371

    Not one of the best HK designs but dang - 10/10 on the looks

    • @supersmashbrosevil
      @supersmashbrosevil Před 5 lety +28

      G3/MP5 looks are always pretty

    • @catsfrommars
      @catsfrommars Před 5 lety +7

      @@skepticalbadger the SAS and SBS SCUD hunters want to have a word with you

    • @jasonarmstrong5750
      @jasonarmstrong5750 Před 5 lety +15

      German weapons tend to be the sexiest, at least in my experience

    • @vaesh7854
      @vaesh7854 Před 4 lety +12

      It was designed to tear Spetsnaz apart with body armor. The design is perfect.

    • @timmteller871
      @timmteller871 Před 3 lety +2

      The roler delayed system just didn´t work as well for 5.56, but I mean they did nail it later with their short stroke rifles.

  • @georgemorley1029
    @georgemorley1029 Před 4 lety +11

    I don’t think anyone should underestimate the level of effort that this man will have gone through to recondition himself, after all that his body went through in his military career. Once you get past, say, 40 years of age, it’s an uphill battle like you wouldn’t believe. There’s a unique take on a popular saying in the armed forces; “Pain is just weakness leaving the body (unless you’ve served, because then it’s probably just arthritis)”. Those that know, know. Those that don’t will post things about weight. Much respect to Mr Vickers.

  • @joefoam794
    @joefoam794 Před 5 lety +361

    For a gun with that much weight the recoil looks brutal.

    • @betalabs
      @betalabs Před 5 lety +19

      Like as 7.62mm

    • @LRRPFco52
      @LRRPFco52 Před 5 lety +32

      Compared to the Hk33, I was surprised about what a handful they are on auto. Hk33 is a pussycat, very fun to shoot with 40rd mags. Hk53 is more of a novelty.

    • @John1911
      @John1911 Před 5 lety +3

      Conan 1812 oh that sucks!

    • @blandpepper2755
      @blandpepper2755 Před 5 lety +30

      Roller-delayed blowback is naturally violent and anything bigger than pistol cartridges are hard to control.

    • @SpecJack15
      @SpecJack15 Před 5 lety +15

      @@blandpepper2755 I think also due to the very short barrel that doesn't give much room for the powder to completely burn out

  • @justinhedrick5656
    @justinhedrick5656 Před 4 lety +30

    This is my favorite rifle to shoot. I'll take it over any of my AR's. The gun is brutal and violent. The recoil has never been an issue for me. It's a thumper but very controllable.

  • @jamesmclellan6301
    @jamesmclellan6301 Před 2 lety +9

    Personal weapon for 4 years and loved it. Ideal for the job at the time as was a Jack of all trades.

  • @thijssie1987
    @thijssie1987 Před 5 lety +9

    Larry, you went from McDonalds employee to proper Delta Operator body wise. I have a ton of respect for the work you must have put in to pull this off. Well done man!

  • @jessicasimp4459
    @jessicasimp4459 Před 5 lety +109

    HK has a lot of underrated guns besides the G3 and MP5.

    • @retskl
      @retskl Před 5 lety +13

      @@BelialsGenuflect He said besides the G3 and MP5, idiot

    • @Jeragon186
      @Jeragon186 Před 5 lety +2

      HeavyDutyTraining He prolly means their 416.. I think

    • @retskl
      @retskl Před 5 lety +2

      it does NOT mean not mean that at all, are you a native English speaker? It means APART FROM.
      i.e HK has a lot of underrated guns, apart from the G3 and MP5.

    • @retskl
      @retskl Před 5 lety

      ​@@BelialsGenuflect If you think YOUR usage of it is stupid, isn't it more likely the not retarded usage of it is right? Use context.

    • @pandemonikussuperbus4590
      @pandemonikussuperbus4590 Před 5 lety +2

      One of them is the g36c.hell of a rifle.fell in love since the first time I fired it.

  • @budstermcgreen6360
    @budstermcgreen6360 Před 5 lety +63

    That thing was throwing the empties into the next county..like the forward ejection pattern also. Thanks LAV! ✌

    • @3ric585
      @3ric585 Před 5 lety

      budster mcgreen lol

    • @budstermcgreen6360
      @budstermcgreen6360 Před 5 lety

      @@3ric585 👍

    • @doublep1980
      @doublep1980 Před 5 lety +2

      It's the same design with the G3,which is ejecting the brass in a similar way.

    • @david05111
      @david05111 Před 5 lety +1

      You should see my 23e. Damn thing ejects spent casings into the next state

  • @Mrgunsngear
    @Mrgunsngear Před 5 lety +53

    great info and cool gun for sure

  • @williamscott3444
    @williamscott3444 Před 5 lety +1

    Looks & sounds lethal ! Love all the types of weapons & knowlege you share with your audience. Congrats on your new lean & mean look. Thanks Larry

  • @TBendez
    @TBendez Před 5 lety +1

    Really liked the editing on this one, particularly the close-up of the chamber and extraction. This time you showed two complete cycles, very nice and interesting to see!

  • @Spoderman5000
    @Spoderman5000 Před 5 lety

    I like how you guys showed the gun firing at actual speed rather than just slow-mo like a lot of the other vids! 👍👍

  • @DefenseNewsX
    @DefenseNewsX Před 5 lety +11

    Sir, you are unrecognizable ................. Congratulations on your hard work & dedication :)

  • @operator1192
    @operator1192 Před 5 lety +3

    I loved this video so much, I understand the drawbacks but I've still been an HK53 fan for a while.

  • @DudeSushisbomb
    @DudeSushisbomb Před 4 lety +1

    I love your video keep them coming.
    And thank you for your service!

  • @mg-7047
    @mg-7047 Před 5 lety

    Interesting insight on it's usability, and outstanding camera and editing work! Thanks

  • @andy1209na
    @andy1209na Před 5 lety +3

    Wow Mr. Vickers, I almost didn't recognized you. You're looking real good.., congratulations and I wish you lots of luck.

  • @JC-11111
    @JC-11111 Před 5 lety +1

    Oh snap! You're looking good, Larry! Jeez, man. 👌👍I didn't even notice until watching that old vid from 3+ years ago.

  • @C13TU5
    @C13TU5 Před 5 lety +5

    Larry, I've been watching some of your earlier videos and noticed how much weight you lost since then. Great job, man!

  • @NicksgamertagXP
    @NicksgamertagXP Před 5 lety

    Just the right amount of slow motion in this one. I like being able to see the gun firing at full speed too and some of the recent videos didn't have very much of it,

  • @user-iy6zj1nu5t
    @user-iy6zj1nu5t Před 5 lety +1

    Looking absolutely great and fit! Beautiful video btw👍👍👍

  • @quincygaming9529
    @quincygaming9529 Před 5 lety +56

    Holy hell Larys lost a lot of weight! Good on you man

  • @Simon-hd6dc
    @Simon-hd6dc Před 5 lety +15

    Congrats on your weight loss! You are looking great!

  • @scurveteamsix
    @scurveteamsix Před 5 lety +1

    Keep crushing it Uncle Larry! Looking great bro!

  • @NevikAdnarim
    @NevikAdnarim Před 5 lety +2

    Been waiting for this one, my favorite firearm

  • @TheWaveofbabies
    @TheWaveofbabies Před 5 lety

    Lookin' good Larry. Keep up the good work.

  • @binodmenahihu8104
    @binodmenahihu8104 Před 5 lety +383

    You've lost a lot of weight.... congratulations...

    • @jheichelbech
      @jheichelbech Před 5 lety +18

      You ain't kidding. Look at his PSM video. He should get his lead levels checked..ha.

    • @binodmenahihu8104
      @binodmenahihu8104 Před 5 lety +1

      @@jheichelbech 😂👍

    • @CalvinL.Stevens
      @CalvinL.Stevens Před 5 lety +8

      looks like a new person ^^

    • @yanivelbaz100
      @yanivelbaz100 Před 5 lety +1

      IKR i though he was someone els

    • @residentduke891
      @residentduke891 Před 5 lety +8

      Lets hope its not health issue. If not congrats Mr Vickers !

  • @silverballer7342
    @silverballer7342 Před 4 lety +1

    The chamber opening and closing detail is great.

  • @grumpyacid5650
    @grumpyacid5650 Před 5 lety

    Larry you look amazing. Good job on your fitness goals. Its inspiring to me. 💪

  • @TimmyTheTimeTraveler
    @TimmyTheTimeTraveler Před 5 lety

    good to see that you're in good shape sir!

  • @Nikitos253
    @Nikitos253 Před 5 lety +3

    Wow man you lost some weight good job,awesome video somewhat rare variant of HK I was looking for

  • @ApurtureSci
    @ApurtureSci Před 5 lety +1

    I've always liked the look of those, nice lines. My local police used to carry them, semi-auto only carbines though.

  • @dcjnavy57
    @dcjnavy57 Před rokem +1

    I have one of these and it is a lot of fun to shoot especially on full auto. Not much recoil but puts out a big blast and is an attention getter. Vector made a lot of these 10-15 years ago converted from HK93s and Vector 93s. They are starting to become very popular again. AR style pistols got into the game but there is nothing like a HK53 or clone!

  • @hitman1267
    @hitman1267 Před 5 lety +1

    Looking good larry!

  • @Armored_Kong
    @Armored_Kong Před 5 lety +95

    The only automatic rifle compared to the Soviet's AKS-74U & American's CAR-15.

    • @Jeragon186
      @Jeragon186 Před 5 lety

      ARMORED KONG what about G36? I’m sorry for being ignorant.

    • @songgut
      @songgut Před 5 lety +11

      @@Jeragon186 Those rifles came out at about the same period while g36 came out later.

    • @Jeragon186
      @Jeragon186 Před 5 lety

      songgut Oh! Thanks for the info!

    • @chrisbrent7487
      @chrisbrent7487 Před 5 lety +10

      I dunno the SIG 552 /553 is a nice tiny little package in 5.56,

    • @MegaEvoluzione
      @MegaEvoluzione Před 5 lety +6

      Big advantage over the M4 variants is the no buffer tube this shorter, no gas in your aiming eye and better reliability

  • @laurioho2041
    @laurioho2041 Před 5 lety +1

    dude, looking good man!! very nice.

  • @beckhamhome
    @beckhamhome Před 5 lety +27

    I've shot them and they have a definite bit of recoil. Full stock is a little bit better. Re-barrelled into 300 Blackout with the proper locking piece and rollers. I'm thinking HK53SD 300 Blackout.

    • @mattipps
      @mattipps Před 5 lety +3

      I was thinking the same thing. That looks like the way to go for this platform.

    • @rayansandid6609
      @rayansandid6609 Před 5 lety +1

      You should rename it « HK 57 » because in HK new nomenclature, 3 means 5.56 and 7 means 300 blackout

    • @karzeem360
      @karzeem360 Před 4 lety

      Which locking piece and rollers are you using with the .300 BLK barrel? And who made the barrel? Thanks!

  • @Bordie3D
    @Bordie3D Před rokem +2

    An mp5 that fires 5.56 just needs to be in my life.

  • @timcanterbury9738
    @timcanterbury9738 Před 5 lety

    Looking good, Larry!

  • @wolfJack-qp6si
    @wolfJack-qp6si Před 5 lety

    Looking amazing man

  • @johnetheridge1235
    @johnetheridge1235 Před 5 lety

    Great video, very cool firearm. I remember seeing pictures of seal team in Vietnam using licensed copies of g33 made by H&R

  • @ropeburn6684
    @ropeburn6684 Před 5 lety +1

    Being used to the G36 in Service, shooting the G3 once was way more fun, it actually felt like doing some work. One time I shot the MP5 and it felt like a piece of cake. All this and watching it rock Larry's shoulder, I bet I would absolutely love the HK53.

  • @Cisconamics
    @Cisconamics Před 5 lety

    Just want to say damn!!!! Larry way to go with the weight loss, and another damn good video.

  • @GreenBeretUSA
    @GreenBeretUSA Před 5 lety

    We need more 5 guns videos larry, love your picks brother.

  • @phaserrifle3
    @phaserrifle3 Před 4 lety +3

    I wonder why the 53 suffered that issue with the charging handle, but you don't hear about it on the MP5?

    • @Vanalos
      @Vanalos Před 4 lety

      good question, actually. Maybe the MP5's pros outweigh the cons? But then again, I've never encountered the problem the MP5 being out of battery.

    • @phaserrifle3
      @phaserrifle3 Před 4 lety

      @@Vanalos aye, when I thought about it a bit I did wonder of it was just the MP5 was so much better than the competition in every other area that the issue was ignored.
      My other thought was: does the g3 style folding cocking handle provide more leverage, while the MP5's shorter fixed handle makes it less easy to knock out of battery?
      OR does the folding handle even provide a camming action that unlocks the rollers? (I don't know, I've never handled a G3)

    • @abefroman8202
      @abefroman8202 Před 4 lety

      The MP 5 is lighter and didn’t lock back the same way when the CH was moved slightly back. The same happened in the 33 and G3. I carried all of these in Ulster.

  • @SA-xf1eb
    @SA-xf1eb Před 3 lety +1

    Very much want one of these.

  • @ChrisSmith-jcs1111
    @ChrisSmith-jcs1111 Před 4 lety +1

    Our Highway Patrol tactical team were issued those in the 90s. I'm retired from a state drug enforcement agency and was a member of our tac team. We were issued M-16 A2 carbines, select fire. We used to train regularly with the highway patrol and they swore by their HKs, until they shot our Colts. I used to give them a hard time with the safety/select fire switch on the HKs telling them the diagram meant "no boom" with a line through the bullet, one bullet means "boom", and the three bullets mean "boom boom boom." They were kind ok like Marines.

  • @gilvietor1918
    @gilvietor1918 Před 5 lety

    Great review as always, you're a lean mean machine again!

  • @MrRowdy93
    @MrRowdy93 Před 5 lety

    Got the chance to shoot one once the first burst it got away from me but once I got a hold of it it was a lot of fun to shoot definitely an awesome first machine gun experience

  • @campbellbrand8038
    @campbellbrand8038 Před 4 lety +2

    Good weapon I carried it in Northern Ireland

  • @maseo_art_
    @maseo_art_ Před 5 lety

    man you are so good with guns!

  • @YigithanKaya
    @YigithanKaya Před 5 lety +1

    I love this rifle!!

  • @13612
    @13612 Před 4 lety +1

    I had a 4 pos picto trigger group and a vortex suppressor. You are right, this thing is a beast, but intimidating when you see that watermelon sized flash off the end of it and it's pretty brutal compared to the M16. M16 in 9mm rocks the house IMHO compared to a MP5 in 9mm...much more controllable. Wish I never moved and got out of the NFA stuff...NY is no place for me when I think back to my days of fun and full auto in Virginia.

  • @Duckagee
    @Duckagee Před 5 lety

    Looking good sir.

  • @BlackwatchCrazySix
    @BlackwatchCrazySix Před 5 lety

    Looks like our boy Larry got all fit up!!

  • @petesheppard1709
    @petesheppard1709 Před 5 lety

    Nice! Thanks for explaining why it didn't fly; looking at the resemblance to the MP5, I was wondering.

  • @535tony
    @535tony Před rokem

    I have an HK93 I bought in 1981. Great rifle. Very reliable.

  • @MrImabeast916
    @MrImabeast916 Před 5 lety

    Dam Larry Looking good!

  • @Themichaelwesten
    @Themichaelwesten Před 5 lety

    This has the to my FAVORITE Roller-Delayed Blowback style weapon. Will EASILY swap out my CQBR Block II out for one

  • @universaluniversity3450

    Good...Recommended Channel

  • @andreibulyzhenkov6724
    @andreibulyzhenkov6724 Před 4 lety

    Very nice!

  • @adamkadir3803
    @adamkadir3803 Před 5 lety

    Damn Larry you look fantastic!
    Gangster firearm! Love it.

  • @Darth-Nihilus1
    @Darth-Nihilus1 Před 4 lety

    I would love one of these

  • @bubbascoutdog
    @bubbascoutdog Před 4 lety +1

    AWESOME!

  • @salileshyadav8368
    @salileshyadav8368 Před 4 lety

    I love ur videos 👍

  • @JohnGatesIII
    @JohnGatesIII Před 5 lety

    That's my "grail" Class III gun. I had the opportunity to carry one in Sarajevo (compliments of a Norwegian CPT that loaned it to me when I needed a gun to leave base). While it IS heavy, and in "serious use" has it's issues, the "Cool by Association" factor is unmatched. Go up behind Mt Igman, to the Olympic barracks/hotel back there, and blow a case of ammo in an afternoon. GOOD times.

  • @geraldwest3428
    @geraldwest3428 Před 5 lety

    Looking great Mr. Vickers! You must be on the Keto Diet brother?? I'll take two of the HK53s to go! Thanks for another great video and thumbs way up!

  • @TaZ101SAGA
    @TaZ101SAGA Před 5 lety

    Damn Larry has been working out man..

  • @LOKgr
    @LOKgr Před 4 lety +2

    That brutal brass ejection may kill someone... XD
    Damn that roller lock...
    Helloo from Greece, my favorite HK system is HK11/21 Light MG....

  • @neilbowness6074
    @neilbowness6074 Před 3 lety +1

    The three prong flash hider looked way cooler and massively helped at night

  • @Deadener
    @Deadener Před 3 lety +1

    Would have been cool to see some reloads. Even if it was a bit of a miss this round, I still love seeing the classic HK charging handle in action. Great video nonetheless.

  • @ThatWogGuy1
    @ThatWogGuy1 Před 5 lety

    I’d love to see some reloads on these weapons in future video I think that would be cool

  • @smart00ass00inc
    @smart00ass00inc Před 5 lety +1

    Looking great, and so is the gun ;)

  • @oneguy7202
    @oneguy7202 Před 5 lety +5

    HK is the best small arms company out there the germans really know how to make a gun

  • @AnimeFan_2013
    @AnimeFan_2013 Před 5 lety +1

    Another gun from my wishlist

  • @gabenplznerf1093
    @gabenplznerf1093 Před 5 lety +4

    I know this isn’t what your channel is really about but you look like you’re much better shape.

  • @isaiahharvin4451
    @isaiahharvin4451 Před 5 lety +1

    Looks like my favorite mp5 loving it tho

  • @nelson0110
    @nelson0110 Před 3 lety +1

    If you play Goo Goo Doll's Lazy Eye over Larry shooting slow-mo, it's force multiplies the Badassery by a factor of 5.

  • @Bordie3D
    @Bordie3D Před rokem +2

    I don't care that it's not that great of a gun. I just love the idea of a 5.56 mp5. I need it.

  • @the_suburban_warlord9696
    @the_suburban_warlord9696 Před 5 lety +4

    I love this gun, I regret selling my clone.

  • @quincydinkelberg
    @quincydinkelberg Před 5 lety

    Awesome vid, in the slomo you couldn't see much receiver flex, does it also feel very solid when you shoot?

  • @ztunelover
    @ztunelover Před 5 lety +6

    Larry you lost a lot of weight. Great job man. Neat gun. Doesn't 556 lose a lot of velocity on a barrel that short? And holy flash batman.

  • @marioricardopergentinodasi7827

    Incredible.

  • @Lead_Ache_5
    @Lead_Ache_5 Před 5 lety

    BCM is one of the best parts I have, they work, take a beating, and look good. Semper Fi 🤠👍🇺🇸

  • @toxicmatrix1337
    @toxicmatrix1337 Před 5 lety

    I would love to see a 80% lower on this channel tested out. Whatever pistol or AR, etc there is out there. Would be cool to see some it come to completion and to get a review on it from Larry.

  • @castorrus
    @castorrus Před 5 lety +1

    Like H&K. They are know how to build a great gun.

  • @bobby398
    @bobby398 Před 5 lety +3

    Agreeed, it’s kind of a shame HK was just slightly late to the party on the 33/53 after adopting and making such a superb gun in the G3 and MP5. Even the G41 was behind in terms of what colt was doing with the development of the XM series of CAR’s. Love the roller lock though

    • @LRRPFco52
      @LRRPFco52 Před 5 lety +1

      I like the Hk33 a lot more than the G3. MP5 speaks for itself of course.

  • @alessandroc.1102
    @alessandroc.1102 Před 5 lety

    Hey larry love the vids, can you please do a video on the vz.61 skorpion

  • @Rodeo_Wizard
    @Rodeo_Wizard Před 5 lety +1

    Looks awesome despite the recoil. HK should produce more of the HK53.

  • @alexanderm3504
    @alexanderm3504 Před 5 lety

    Loved this gun in Battlefield 3

  • @woodchuckcider1
    @woodchuckcider1 Před 5 lety

    Damn...Larry looks combat ready

  • @rosswalker9789
    @rosswalker9789 Před 2 lety +1

    Looks like it shoots just fine

  • @BohemiaPatriot
    @BohemiaPatriot Před 4 lety +2

    Nice StG 44 evolution

  • @Tor3besten
    @Tor3besten Před 5 lety

    great video as always. can u make a video with a m16 armalite ar-10?

  • @likydsplit8483
    @likydsplit8483 Před 3 lety

    In the high speed close up footage of the ejection port, there appears to be a lot of brass filings be scraped off the case.
    Is that normal for theses HKs, or might it be a substandard bolt/carrier finish?

  • @Michael_OBrian
    @Michael_OBrian Před 5 lety

    Larry can you do a video on the standard SCAR H rifle? I know you did a review on the marksman/competition rifle but can you do one on the standard rifle variant?

  • @Ymril
    @Ymril Před 5 lety +61

    Why not use the real sound? I always wondered. Something to do with the slow mo? I would rather have no sound on the slow mo parts instead of these fake sounds.
    You videos are great and I love them, but the sound of the guns always bothers me..

    • @daemonhunter100
      @daemonhunter100 Před 5 lety +5

      Ymril slow mo can’t record sound.

    • @Ymril
      @Ymril Před 5 lety +16

      Derp Festor yes I know, what I meant is that I would rather have no audio at all on the slow mo.
      But the sound is also fake during the real-time firing, so..

    • @cliffchambliss
      @cliffchambliss Před 5 lety +29

      Glad I'm not the only one! The dubbed effects have been driving me crazy!

    • @mrick1974
      @mrick1974 Před 5 lety +1

      @@Ymril why does he fakes the real firing song?

    • @medikpac7105
      @medikpac7105 Před 5 lety +23

      As a video editor, it's because a lot of guns honestly sound pretty same-y, so long as they're in the same caliber and don't have an outlandish cycling system. With little exception. Sure, reports are different on AKs vs ARs, but honestly you can't really pick that up on a conventional microphone that well.
      Even in video games that use "real" sound, it's heavily doctored.

  • @kylewhite8434
    @kylewhite8434 Před 5 lety

    I love this weapon

  • @gblades5618
    @gblades5618 Před 5 lety

    Badass! 👍