The Daniel Defense M4A1 RIS III as tested by Garand Thumb in this episode is a battle-hardened rifle that has transitioned from global conflicts to the muddy trenches of Ukraine. Garand Thumb puts the firearm through its paces with rapid-fire drills and long-distance shooting, proving it can hit targets at 650 yards even when the optic decides to fog up and call it a day.
With the Glock Gen 6 now available, Garand Thumb subjects the pistol to a torture test to check reliability... "How reliable is the new Glock Gen 6 19? We’re putting it head-to-head against the proven Glock Gen 3 19 and the M&P 2.0 Compact in a brutal reliability gauntlet. Drop tests. Freezing temps. Dirt. Mud. Real-world abuse. No lab coats — just practical testing to see which compact 9mm keeps running when conditions get ugly. If you carry or train hard, this one matters."
The MK23 SOCOM, in its airsoft version, is a favourite sidearm for airsoft snipers, in this video Garand Thumb takes a look at the real deal... "We take the legendary HK Mark 23 SOCOM out of the myth and onto the range to see how it actually performs. Shooting suppressed wet and dry, locking the slide for ultra-quiet shots, and pushing high round counts, we test the gun the way it was originally intended—hard use and unconventional roles.
Garand Thumb talks about what to consider when prepping for an urban collapse... "If cities fall apart and noise gets you killed, what actually works? We’re running suppressed .22, 9mm, .45, shotguns, and rifles—subsonic vs supersonic—testing what’s actually quiet, what’s fantasy, and what matters in dense urban environments. From anti-drone concepts to breaching and movement, this is a grounded look at operating when silence isn’t optional."
In this video by Classic Firearms, Mike from Garand Thumb opens the heavy doors to his personal armory, giving a guided tour of a collection that looks more like a high-end historical museum than a typical storage room. The hosts walk through a variety of unique pieces, ranging from the Belgian-made FN FAL to a faithful replica of the rifle used by Gary Gordon in Somalia.
Garand Thumb tries the Fulton Armory M3 Scout Carbine, which he recommends to those looking for a modern M1 Carbine... "The Fulton Armory M3 Scout Carbine takes the classic M1 Carbine and updates it with practical, shooter-focused improvements inspired by later M2 upgrades. We dive into the history of America’s lightweight fighting rifle, break down the mechanical changes that modernize the platform, and test its real-world ballistics and performance on the range.
Garand Thumb features the Swiss made SIG 550 which he says is one of the best combat rifles ever... "The SIG 550 / PE 90 (Sturmgewehr 90) is widely regarded as one of the finest service rifles ever issued — not because it chased trends, but because it was engineered from the ground up to work every time, in any environment, for decades.
Garand Thumb tries the KAC KS-3 in this episode... "The KAC KS-1 (L403A1)—adopted by the UK under Project HUNTER—represents the latest evolution of the Stoner system, building on the SR-15/SR-16 lineage with better durability, ambi controls, and a rifle designed around modern optics and suppressors. In this video we run the KS-3 (11.5”) and compare it to the KS-1 (13.7”), explaining how the KS family moves beyond the original M16 concept and what that means for real-world performance today."
Garand Thumb talks about what the man (and woman) on the street should carry when the shit hits the fan... "As the world becomes more unpredictable, the need for personal security has become a reality for everyday Americans. In this video we break down Civilian PDW (Personal Defense Weapon) considerations — what makes sense for lawful, responsible concealed or discreet carry in the real world.
Is the KelTec RDB bullpup any good? That's what Garand Thumb will try to find out in this video... "The KelTec RDB is one of the most unconventional 5.56 bullpup rifles on the market — and also one of the cheapest. In this video we break down how the RDB works, why its downward-ejecting system is so different from other bullpups, and what KelTec did right (and wrong) when designing it.
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