This was a fantastic Q&A. Ian, you're a fantastic interviewer; I have enjoyed every Q&A I've seen, and I have to say I tend to enjoy your interviewees *more* in one of your videos than in their own- you get more out of their 'stage presence' etc than they do on their own.
Impressed with LAV's knowledge, I thought he'd be more into modern stuff but it was great to see him casually having a chat. Seems like a good bloke with a passion for firearms. His videos are always beautifully shot and edited. Great collaboration, hope to see more!
This is just like the IRTV Q&A videos - I could watch hours of content with these two talking about any bloody thing they could think of. Good video, lads. Cheers.
I took it as a charles shakleford reference. www.favething.com/l-walker/sports-and-awesome-sports-quotes/i-can-dribble-with-both-hands-i-m-amphibious-charles-shackleford/ Shackleford is sometimes remembered for telling a reporter after an NC State basketball game that "I can shoot with my left hand, I can shoot with my right hand, I'm amphibious."
If you haven't seen it, Ian's already gotten his hands on the Stoner 63. And the reason nobody can discuss them fully is because getting your hands on one is near impossible.
Derek Dziobek that Stoner 63 is so fucking awesome. Didn't Larry do a combined video with that old man who's always shooting auto's, specifically on the 63? I thought I remember that.
I wonder what kind of 10mm loads they use. Probably something hot, right? It seems a lot of commercial 10mm in the states are underpowered. People compare it to a .40S&W. Neat that 10mm is plenty for a polar bear.
i was wondering if anyone caught that i was like does he mean ambidextrous lol what the hell does dominant eye have to do with swimming lol but hes a cool guy so he gets a pass.
Yeandle31 Is that not based on Yogi Berra misusing/creatively using the word amphibious ? Something about batting left and right ? Too many years. No doubt a little homework should dig up the comment.
I really don't know why people could be disliking or even hating Larry Vickers. When I watch a video of him, it's never overly long, he shows how to fire it effectively and gives some valuable extra info. Furthermore, I don't believe he's a saint because he was in Special Forces and Delta Force. Heck, I only know about those branches because of The Movies. But I truly appreciate the fact that he's been through all of that, survived with all his limbs still functioning and he doesn't give a crap about it.
I love team Larry/Ian! The combo of Larry's real world experience and Ian's research focus play to each others strengths. It's like the polar opposite of the gamer airsoft internet expert. I am commenting two years after this came out but I hope there are a lot more of these in the future.
One of the best videos with Larry Vickers. He really should do less slow motion shooting and more in depth educational videos. With that level of expertise his channel will again be on top of my list. New found respect for him. As for Ian, great as always.
It cracked me up when Larry kept saying he was "amphibious" and Ian just kept his mouth shut instead of correcting him. I think you meant "ambidextrous" Larry. :P
I love this duo. I'd love a podcast with you two answering viewer questions for a segment and then covering a main topic. Maybe the questions could be related to the topic.
Nice to see some realistic views on piston AR's. I keep telling people that for most needs DI has some big advantages. I'm certainly noticing DI is absolute king for precision semi auto rifles. But you aren't firing incredibly fast and you want a full length barrel.
Hiking in bear country is why I got my Glock 40. Since I don't do a lot of lightweight backpacking (and don't plan on it), the extra size and weight wouldn't present much of an issue while offering benefits for an overpowered cartridge (however minimal). Cheaper and easier to shoot than a 44 mag revolver too, in addition to the larger capacity. And the "problem solva" joke makes for a good conversation starter (difference between the .40 S&W Glocks and the model 40). Happy to be validated in my intended use case.
Outstanding video! I really enjoyed the in-depth discussion between the two of you who bring much insight to the table from different backgrounds and experiences. I hope you will do more videos together in the future. Suggestion: a discussion on the development of the Assault Rifle, for example. Perhaps comparing the development of the StG, AK, and AR, which have much common history, but which diverged for various reasons. Thanks again, and Merry Christmas!
Fantastic watch. I will be buying the book. Thank you gentlemen. Oh my dad, 7th SFG from the late 80’s early 90’s, always referred to a CAR-15 (never asked what model), mp5 (which he hated). and his favorite the m-14 in his dm configuration. Apparently also had to occasionally carry that( goddamn bolt gun) which was a 700 platform in I believe 7.62 nato.
Fabulous interview gentlemen, thank you. Gun geeks like myself appreciate the dialogue and the passion. Best of the season to you both and whatever collaborations you have that come our way!
Got my WWII signature book......but I'm patiently awaiting the vickers book on the AK.....we all know its coming and I want the full shabang edition with all the bells and whistles!
Germany really experimented in camofloge as well. Every camo we have today is just a derivative of one of the many thousands they designed in the war. They made a lot of one off designs for some reason I guess just experimenting. It was also German doctrine that an infantry squad was really a machine gun squad where the general soldiers where manoeuvre around the machine gun and protecting him. So they need a great machine gun to back up such tactics and doctrine.
Im glad to see that there are other right hand/left eye dominant guys, it's a major pain in the ass for most shooting (except shotguns where it's an advantage IMO because of the ease of access to the ejection port with your right hand so loading is easier).
I'm a southpaw like Ian and Larry, but I have the good fortune of being right eye dominant so I shoot right handed. I never fully appreciated how lucky I was for that until I saw Ian run a 2-gun match with the M1917 Enfield rifle.
Watching this excellent exchange between two highly respected experts regarding military weaponry here in Nov 2021. The obvious regarding WWII German small arms, those nutzies had the best overall. Which as iterated by Mr.Vickers, the very same continues to influence modern small arms. So we should all be thankful that the little Austrian corporal was militarily incompetent, yet their arms industry produced rockets, jets, air to air missiles and of course the worlds very first assault rifle....the legendary Sturmgewehr 44. Adding my two cents, the outcome of Stalingrad would have been far different had the STG 44 been widely available to Wehrmacht soldiers. As an assault rifle the STG 44 would have dominated in the urban environment that was Stalingrad.
I could watch you two talking guns and their history for hours. If there's any way this could become a semi-regular thing, I'd love to see it happen!
Mike Paul agreed!
Yes please
Mike Paul yes!
Could this be my birthday present... Puhleeezz?!!?
Ian "Gun Jesus" and Larry Vickers, merry Christmas Folks.
Very impressed with Larry's professionalism. You guys have good synergy and present questions and their answers astoundingly well.
Very well said.
ian looks nervous sitting next to an actual delta force assaulter who used to stack bodies lol
I never thought I'd see Ian interview a weapon, but here I am
NOICE!!! So it begins. Gun Jesus is gathering his Apostles!
literhans2006 I thought the same thing! Hahaha
OMG nooooo, but who will be the betrayer? :(
Delicious Clams Othias from C&Rsenal
Delicious Clams Carl probably
Larry is more like John the Baptist.
This was a fantastic Q&A. Ian, you're a fantastic interviewer; I have enjoyed every Q&A I've seen, and I have to say I tend to enjoy your interviewees *more* in one of your videos than in their own- you get more out of their 'stage presence' etc than they do on their own.
Impressed with LAV's knowledge, I thought he'd be more into modern stuff but it was great to see him casually having a chat. Seems like a good bloke with a passion for firearms. His videos are always beautifully shot and edited. Great collaboration, hope to see more!
This is just like the IRTV Q&A videos - I could watch hours of content with these two talking about any bloody thing they could think of. Good video, lads. Cheers.
An amphibious Larry Vickers is today’s forgotten weapon lol
+ItsJustinFromTheFuture
he meant to say ambidexterous but said amphibious.
Yea that’s what makes it so funny, he said it repeatedly lol Amphibious!!!
Larry truly is special being amphibious
no he meant to say amphibious , you need to stop speaking English an start speaking sarcasm.
I took it as a charles shakleford reference. www.favething.com/l-walker/sports-and-awesome-sports-quotes/i-can-dribble-with-both-hands-i-m-amphibious-charles-shackleford/ Shackleford is sometimes remembered for telling a reporter after an NC State basketball game that "I can shoot with my left hand, I can shoot with my right hand, I'm amphibious."
Can't wait for a Stoner 63 vid! It's still one of those mystery guns that everyone mentions but never discusses
If you haven't seen it, Ian's already gotten his hands on the Stoner 63.
And the reason nobody can discuss them fully is because getting your hands on one is near impossible.
Can you hook up with LAV and do a full video on his Stoner 63?
Derek Dziobek that Stoner 63 is so fucking awesome. Didn't Larry do a combined video with that old man who's always shooting auto's, specifically on the 63? I thought I remember that.
Excellent Q&A Ian. Congrats on the cooperation with Larry Vickers.
So glad to see you two gentlemen here.
actually one military unit uses the 10mm auto. and it's the danish Sirius sledpatrol. they have glock 20 issued for protection from polar bears
I wonder what kind of 10mm loads they use. Probably something hot, right? It seems a lot of commercial 10mm in the states are underpowered. People compare it to a .40S&W.
Neat that 10mm is plenty for a polar bear.
Bill Bopperton I think the idea of a Glock 20 is that while a 10 mm may not be enough for a polar bear, a whole mag full probably will be... haha
there aren't any polar bears in Denmark.
D Lam but on Greenland it is. Where the Sirius patrol operates
@@jw8042 That's cool info, thanks, man.
These two guys are just a couple of cool dudes, grew up watching and listening to these guys...time well spent.
Wow, what a great interview. I really like Larry Vickers and his honest and humble way of expressing himself.
Damn too bad they didn't have Larry Vickers on D-Day, they could've really benefitted from an amphibious man
i was wondering if anyone caught that i was like does he mean ambidextrous lol what the hell does dominant eye have to do with swimming lol but hes a cool guy so he gets a pass.
Agree, still extremely funny. I loves Ian's face though the second time he says it, priceless
omg lol i just caught that holy shit im dying
@@ainokea8916 I would bet hes making a joke, as amphibious creatures live in both worlds, so does he
plz retitle to; "Gun Jesus and Uncle Larry talk about rooty tooty point-n-shooties"
Just picked up the book signed by Ian and Larry...saying it's visually stunning is a understatement
Truly enjoyed the table top conversation between you two gents. You need to do more of these!
"Amphibious"
+Bit He did it on purpose. Bit of an inside joke with lefty and cross dominant shooters.
Very obviously a joke.
Yeandle31 Is that not based on Yogi Berra misusing/creatively using the word amphibious ? Something about batting left and right ? Too many years. No doubt a little homework should dig up the comment.
I really don't know why people could be disliking or even hating Larry Vickers. When I watch a video of him, it's never overly long, he shows how to fire it effectively and gives some valuable extra info. Furthermore, I don't believe he's a saint because he was in Special Forces and Delta Force. Heck, I only know about those branches because of The Movies. But I truly appreciate the fact that he's been through all of that, survived with all his limbs still functioning and he doesn't give a crap about it.
I love that Ian timestamps each question so I can go back if I needed at another time
I could listen to this guys talking about guns for all week
I love team Larry/Ian! The combo of Larry's real world experience and Ian's research focus play to each others strengths. It's like the polar opposite of the gamer airsoft internet expert. I am commenting two years after this came out but I hope there are a lot more of these in the future.
Probably the 2 most respected experts on firearms I could think of.
This was a very good interview. Thanks for appearing, Larry!
Larry is a gentleman soldier personified...rare breed
"If you were in WWII, what rifle and what job would you want?"
My answer:
- Karabiner 31 (Schmidt-Rubin)
- HQ service
AGS363 My answer:
M1 Carbine
Cook in the Pacific
I have a deathwish, so:
-PPSH-41
-Red Army SMG company of a Tank Corps
Lahti L-39. mail room.
Reminds me of my great uncle Herald. As a mail clerk, he got to drink a lot.
Kawaiiser-Genosse Wilhelm II von Hohenzollern
My deathwish:
Type 14 Nambu Revolver
Katana
Japanese Officer
Wow...this was a good one. You need to have Larry come on every once in a while. Great guy that complements your channel well...
This is beyond awesome! Thanks for posting, thanks RUclips!!! All rangers are very flattered by the intro 😃😄😊
this may be one of the greatest uploads ever. thank you Ian... THIS IS AWESOME
A very cool interview.
Two youtube legends!
Larry Vickers should win an award for using the most possible words to describe the most simple ideas.
19:19 ”So no i have not had the chance to play with the johnson” hahah xD
One of the best videos with Larry Vickers. He really should do less slow motion shooting and more in depth educational videos. With that level of expertise his channel will again be on top of my list. New found respect for him. As for Ian, great as always.
Ian is going to start rocking the LAV "Thumbs UP" all the time. hahah
its so good to have larry on your channel
I could watch this all day long.
That was a lot of fun for me to watch. Thank you both very much.
Very enjoyable Q&A interview.
This must be heaven: these two guys in one video doing a Q&A together
Larry and Ian really work well together.
A great way to start the day.
Damn right is it
just got in from shop and there is Ian and 43 min, of talk .now open my Jameson cheers.
I really wished someone asked Mr.Vickers about FireClean cooking tips and recipes in jest
Tequila Cured Salmon Carpaccio With Vodka Foam Lube is Lube brah
It cracked me up when Larry kept saying he was "amphibious" and Ian just kept his mouth shut instead of correcting him. I think you meant "ambidextrous" Larry. :P
This was fantastic! Please do another one in the future!
Been watching both you guys for a long time, this was a truly great Q&A Ian +1
Excellent collaboration, glad it happened.
Larry is a living legend
And he says "and I'll tell you why" alot
Ian and LAV #lefthandmasterrace
Nicholas Valletta LV is a lefty?
Alistair Shaw Shoots rifles left handed
He also returns to the water to breed and lay his eggs... or spawn
Dan Sneyd ok...
Every actual Delta guy I know is a lefty lol
I love this duo. I'd love a podcast with you two answering viewer questions for a segment and then covering a main topic. Maybe the questions could be related to the topic.
Nice to see some realistic views on piston AR's. I keep telling people that for most needs DI has some big advantages. I'm certainly noticing DI is absolute king for precision semi auto rifles. But you aren't firing incredibly fast and you want a full length barrel.
Order-to-delivery-time was like lightning. So excited to see dad open it up 12/25. Thanks, Larry.
Two of my favorite gun guys in one video. Love it.
Some of my favorite Forgotten Weapons episodes are pretty much all of them featuring Larry Vickers.
That was actually quite an interesting interview, Larry revealing more insides than he normally does on his own channel.
Man I love this channel always showing such cool firearms and weapons. So freaking great. Keep the awesome videos and in-depth analysis of them going.
I didn't know Larry was amphibious, you learn something new everyday.
Broke the internet.... thanks so much, this was such an amazing interview.
That chuckle after the "Amphibious" statement.
Good job as always!
Hiking in bear country is why I got my Glock 40. Since I don't do a lot of lightweight backpacking (and don't plan on it), the extra size and weight wouldn't present much of an issue while offering benefits for an overpowered cartridge (however minimal). Cheaper and easier to shoot than a 44 mag revolver too, in addition to the larger capacity. And the "problem solva" joke makes for a good conversation starter (difference between the .40 S&W Glocks and the model 40).
Happy to be validated in my intended use case.
The Danish Sirius patrol in Greenland carries the Glock 20. So that's at least one (very small) military unit that uses it.
I was about to add this. They use it for the exact same reason Larry mentions hahaha.
Cool to see Larry here
Very special episode. Beeing a fan of Larry it made my day. Thx u guys!
Good session guys. Thank you.
Great interview!
Outstanding video! I really enjoyed the in-depth discussion between the two of you who bring much insight to the table from different backgrounds and experiences.
I hope you will do more videos together in the future. Suggestion: a discussion on the development of the Assault Rifle, for example. Perhaps comparing the development of the StG, AK, and AR, which have much common history, but which diverged for various reasons.
Thanks again, and Merry Christmas!
Fantastic watch. I will be buying the book. Thank you gentlemen. Oh my dad, 7th SFG from the late 80’s early 90’s, always referred to a CAR-15 (never asked what model), mp5 (which he hated). and his favorite the m-14 in his dm configuration. Apparently also had to occasionally carry that( goddamn bolt gun) which was a 700 platform in I believe 7.62 nato.
These two are like the buddy cop duo of gun reviewers. They could not be more different personality wise.
Great to see you in a mainstream book! Should have happened a long time ago. Keep up the great work.
The thing that the video has nearly 4000 likes and only 70 dislikes already told me that it would be an awesome Q&A to watch.
Fabulous interview gentlemen, thank you. Gun geeks like myself appreciate the dialogue and the passion. Best of the season to you both and whatever collaborations you have that come our way!
What a cool video, will be picking this book up in the near future.
Great Video, I love watching both of You guys.
Ian please tell me you and Karl showed Larry your What would stoner do AR's
Have not had a chance to yet.
Out of everything he probably wouldn’t like the CF handguard
Wow! Great show! Thank you!
Got my WWII signature book......but I'm patiently awaiting the vickers book on the AK.....we all know its coming and I want the full shabang edition with all the bells and whistles!
absolutely love the glass of whisky in front of you Ian!
Ian: “...other stuff you could tell me but you’d have to kill me...”
Larry: “*haha* yeah...”
@4:06
Ian an Larry?! My god, Santa read my letter! Love you guys!
Absolutely brilliant
Very Good presentation. Thank You Both.
THX for the great book you two, I can't wait for book nr. 2 ;)
Germany really experimented in camofloge as well. Every camo we have today is just a derivative of one of the many thousands they designed in the war. They made a lot of one off designs for some reason I guess just experimenting. It was also German doctrine that an infantry squad was really a machine gun squad where the general soldiers where manoeuvre around the machine gun and protecting him. So they need a great machine gun to back up such tactics and doctrine.
Why the heck do I find this so fascinating!?!
I could listen to Larry ramble about guns all day. Whats that? everyone has to stay inside!? I guess i will then!
When I saw that title, I got that biggest smile on my face ever!
Two of my most favorite people in one video? Did Christmas come early? Great video!
This is such a great video! Thanks for sharing!
Im glad to see that there are other right hand/left eye dominant guys, it's a major pain in the ass for most shooting (except shotguns where it's an advantage IMO because of the ease of access to the ejection port with your right hand so loading is easier).
Great Q&A!
THE GOD EPISODE
I like LAV's measured thought, volume, pace, and just normal conversational pace. I'm tired of gun experts snapping into a Slim Jim all the time.
I'm a southpaw like Ian and Larry, but I have the good fortune of being right eye dominant so I shoot right handed. I never fully appreciated how lucky I was for that until I saw Ian run a 2-gun match with the M1917 Enfield rifle.
"There has been a lot of people killed with both calibers" now thats an interesting perspective
Watching this excellent exchange between two highly respected experts regarding military weaponry here in Nov 2021. The obvious regarding WWII German small arms, those nutzies had the best overall. Which as iterated by Mr.Vickers, the very same continues to influence modern small arms. So we should all be thankful that the little Austrian corporal was militarily incompetent, yet their arms industry produced rockets, jets, air to air missiles and of course the worlds very first assault rifle....the legendary Sturmgewehr 44.
Adding my two cents, the outcome of Stalingrad would have been far different had the STG 44 been widely available to Wehrmacht soldiers. As an assault rifle the STG 44 would have dominated in the urban environment that was Stalingrad.
Damn it Ian...... I have finals to study for, and now I have to watch this 6 times to get every piece of info in this video.