I found a model 71 Beretta in an original box w/papers & 2 mags at a gun show 45 or so years ago and got it for $100.00. It has an adjustable rear sight (which I never had to adjust - it printed a dead center group @25yds.) The prior owner thought it was too ugly because the bluing on the frame didn't match the bluing on the slide- frame was a deep black and the slide had a purplish hue. The 71 is my favorite squirrel/rabbit gun. It has had several thousand rounds put through it and has NEVER jammed. It shoots best with Federal target grade .22s or similar .22 target lead solids -- it doesn't like hollow-points. It has never jammed with the hollow points but they just aren't as accurate as the lead solids. I've been deer hunting in Vinton County Ohio with the same group of guys for 25+ years and this little pistol has gone with me every year. I didn't get a deer every year but the group has always had squirrel meat on half of those hunts. At home there's probably still 10-15 rabbits in the freezer from the last season. The model 71 and my dad's old .22 Browning auto are my two favorite hunting guns. In my area, i have never seen another model 71 for sale. My wife and I each have a Ruger MK4 slab-sided .22 target pistols and routinely take them to the range where we routinely gather up as many unbroken clay birds from the trap range and then lay them out on the 50 and 100 yard hills and spend some time busting them up with the rugers. The mod. 71 can compete with Rugers on the 50 yard hill but not at 100 yards without a lot of luck and sandbags. As stated, I've never seen another mod. 71 for sale, but if I did or when I do- i'm going to buy it. It's a marvelous pistol.
Frame is neutral black because it's real iron bluing, frame is _slightly_ purplish hued " black" because it's anodized Aluminum. Different base metal, different treatment.
This is the best mini documentary on a firearm I’ve ever seen. Detailed yet concise, funny but earnest, practical but entertaining. These lads know a lot about firearms, but this should put them on the radar of the history channel. Plus I own one, albeit deactivated. Because British gun laws.
I love the David vs Goliath analogy. Everyone else :- "The 22LR is too weak for tactical use." Sayaret Matkal operative :- Smiles quietly. "Call me David."
Lol, 'fer sure! And the whole 'stopping power' argument is all about Marketing and _compensation_ for the inability to perform proper 'placement'... aka, "I can't hit the broad side of a barn."
Your excellency in the dank, we hereby submit our suggestion for an "Absolute Mad Lad" episode... the mountain of chins, the deliverer of dirt naps, the densest of tungsten testicals; the beast of the middle-east... Mr. Mordechai Rahamim.
It's late here, but thought I'd share a comment. Brief background, IDF Inf/RedBoot then offered job with (Israeli) IDPS agent n US/DSS 1811 in the states. I have shot these pistols mentioned n they have grouped well n some friends own these. I can assure those interested having this specific model. It has the ole school look/feel n operation that Berettas are known for. That said. With all the selection of Beretta 22lr n M 71 Jaguar, Bobcat others ect. I like the M 71 n Bobcat the most n own both as well. If one wants, you can easily surpress these types of firearms. Ace hardware has everything you need, think outside the box. Using basically gut shooters n close head shots. You'll want plastic bag or pillow/case/shower curtain as they're very messy targets. Just some humor saying that, PLEASE DON'T ever do that. Although if you children n grandchildren ever harmed by a pedophile, I DIDN'T SEE A DAMN THING. GUARANTEED I have a extensive small arms with different types n actions. NAA offer a large variety of very small footprints of 22lr n 22mag n it's fun collecting. Fond of the custom Pug 22mag n both Black Widow models. One is called Black Widow stainless n the dark green n black frame is I think Ranger? They both are 100% identical guns. I often ccw the Black Widows in my jeans sap/black jack side pockets just above the knee. (Dickens relax cut) provide the best leg pockets. The Pug around the neck with fast draw down holster. I am pushing 70s n NOT looking for a gun fight. If I was around city I'd ccw Sig P938 in pocket or my Kimber Ultra Covert 45acp Army/Green Digital, Crimson laser grips in a simple single loop rig. I have ccw guns for 45yrs, n the old saying. I'd rather Have it n Not Need It vs Need It n Not Have It senario. The human body doesn't operate very well nor very long with bullet holes in them. Hope I helped someone out there today. Enjoy your shooting time n fight for our gun rights as well. As if we don't, they WILL TAKE THEM,,, God Bless, Ty
*Some real world lore here:* The first priority of any spy is to look as suspicious and tacticool as possible. This can be achieved by squinting while turning your head rapidly, putting on sunglasses even as the sun is going down, and dressing literally the opposite of everyone else
I lived in Israel for several years when I was a young man, and I worked as a bellhop in a swanky hotel there. After a while I got to know a couple of the security guards because they had their office right behind our station in the lobby. We would drink coffee and smoke, back then everyone smoked, and one of the security guys was ex mossad. One day we started talking about guns and he told me how effective a .22 pistol could be. When I laughed and called it a chicks gun, that it wasn’t a big enough caliber, he calmly turned to me and said-“ when I put two in your heart and one in your head, you won’t care what caliber it is .” I swallowed and said-“ oh, I’m sure that you’re right.” 😳😕😂😂😂
"Rule no. 1: When you pull your trigger, you pull it twice. If you aim right in first place, there will be two bullets in your enemy. If not, does not matter if you miss just one bullet or two. You are dead. Make it always twice. Foom-foom. Understand?! Always twice! Foom-foom! Never goddamn foom! Even you asleep! Foom-foom!"
Two times to the body and a third one to the head to make sure the other guy never visit you in the future for revenge. Doesn´t matter if I would use .22lr or 9mm
Fascinating, I bought my 70s in '81, my first semi auto, still have it and just rediscovered it the other day. I actually went into buy the Bobcat and came out with it instead. It sat in my safe for about 40 years unused, but I remember how accurate it was and can't wait to go shoot it again.
This was the first firearm I ever used. My late grandfather took me to the pistol range when I was 14 years old, the same week as my birthday because you needed to be 14 to be signed in as a guest. I am embarrassed to say I was immediately told off because I pulled the trigger as fast as I could and rapid fire was at the very least frowned upon there. He had the silencer to go with it too but we didn't use it that day. I have fond memories of this pistol.
I've never watched this channel before, but I'm subscribing based on the strength of this video. I loved the history and the style. Anyone who buys a gun can tell you "it shoots nicely", but I appreciate it more and get more enjoyment when I know the historical context in which it was used. Great job, these stories and characters were fascinating and make me appreciate the pistol as a historical weapon. Compact, quiet, easy to obtain ammunition for, and limited penetration for use within an airplane filled with passengers. It was a treat to have a interesting gun history lesson combined with a shooting demonstration. I like your sense of humor, too. Thank you for the video.
Did you survive the ending? Leave a comment w/o giving it away ;-) Honestly the best part of the video is the second half with "war stories" involving this Beretta .22 in multiple counter-terror operations 10:23 : 11:05 Operation Wrath of God - Mossad agents assassinate terrorists in Europe and the Middle East who were responsible for the Munich Terror Incident 13:55 El Al Flight 432 - How an Israeli Sky Marshal took on multiple terrorists with Kalashnikovs and explosives... while he only had a Beretta .22 (and came out victorious) 17:04 Sabena Flight 571 - The elite Sayeret Matkal special operations group takes on a plane of terrorists with firearms and explosives... while only having concealed Beretta .22's 20:04 the mad lad Mordechai Rahamim 14:23 the swiss police press conference footage clearly shows the Beretta model 71 that Mordechai Rahamim used:
Israeli small arms usage is really wild. I was there in 2012 and I remember seeing security guards with surplus M1 carbines and those weird pistol-carbine conversion kits that I’ve never seen anywhere else, and then regular soldiers with M4s and Tavors. I visited an IDF base and saw one soldier with a carbine built from an M16A1, some of the parts were completely in the white! I can’t imagine the stories that rifle could tell. It’s a beautiful country-and the falafel is amazing.
This was just one of the best videos...especially towards the end where he was telling the stories of the Israeli's agents blowing away terrorists. His quiet understatement was perfect.
Mordichai Rahamim , What a badass!, btw I'm israeli and when you said legendary Ehud Barak i giggled a bit because today in politics he's a bit of a meme but if we talk about military career standpoint i think you'e right!
@@9HoleReviews Ehud Barak is Israel's most decorated soldier. Up until the moment he became Chief of Staff, his career was exemplary. From that point on, including the Tze'elim catastrophe, and his political career, Barak has lost it. It is a shame.
I owned a 70S in .380 in the 1980's. I wanted a Model 71 as a training aid. I sold the .380 as my department didn't allow semi-auto for off duty carry at the time. I never did get that Model 71. I think I'll fix that mistake soon. Thanks for a great tribute to a great firearm.
A .22 has always been a favorite for stealth killing. From assassins to serial killers. It's a quiet round but the main reason is that long rifle ammo is hard to trace back to any given gun when ballistic forensics are involved.
In the early 80s I took my wife to a gun store to pick out her first pistol. She was immediately drawn to the Beretta Model 70 in .22 cal. I bought it for her and almost 40 years later it is still my favorite .22 pistol. It never has had 1 problem an it it very accurate and it's a blast to shoot. An exceptional firearm! PS- I own a lot of pistols and revolvers, many Rugers and Colts and this is the most reliable.
I bought the model 70s in the early 80s I still have it, shoots and looks like new. the only thing I did't like is that it only came with one magazine.
40 years ago I purchased a Beretta Mod. 70 and soon fired it off-hand using standard velocity Remington ammunition at a small paper target at 50 feet. I was stunned to find the pistol had put six into a small ragged hole, with two just outside of the group, all eight of which could almost be covered with a quarter. I never achieved any group before like that one, especially firing off hand. As far as I am concerned, the Beretta Model 70 is absolutely the most accurate .22 pistol, and my choice of a carry weapon.
I love your videos, more specifically, I love the rhythm and tempo of your presentation. There is no fast-paced staccato delivery, just a calm telling of the story. As a Brit I find a lot of the gun related videos from US RUclips channel go down the chaotic, breathless ‘hell yeah!!’ and ‘gnarly dude!!’ route which can get tiresome... lovely to find a channel that takes a slightly less relentless approach. As I said, I love this channel, all the best from over the water 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Wonderfully detailed, fact-based, and entertaining video, Mr. Chan. Thank you for spotlighting the classic Beretta Model 71 and its place in history! What is the difference between the Model 71 and the Model 70s, also chambered in .22LR and whose magazines contain 8-rounds. The weapons look to be identical, except I believe the 70S can not accommodate a silencer without some barrel work. Once again, very well done and much more a cinematic immersion than a typical YT video. Bravo!
Of my 3 ccw handguns.... one of them is a Beretta 21a 22lr. It is a primary carry and not a backup, been carrying it for over 30 years and even carried it in combat zones while I served in the military. They are nothing to snub your nose at as the 22lr is as lethal as virtually any other handgun round and mine has functioned more reliably than many center fire pistols I’ve owned. I considered the model 70 &71 but chose the 21a for its DA/SA action as the 70s are SA only. A well made, well maintained, .22lr loaded up with quality ammunition is a serious firearm.
I've been meaning to re-read Legionnaire ever since I got the Mas 49/56.The last time i read it was a decade ago when I was still in Paris, and it was so good that I think i finished it in a week!
Ive always been very interested in these stories. And impressed with the operators marksmanship and skill. While I'm not a fan of 22lr for defense when I hear people say it's completely useless I point the model 71 and some of these stories out. Thanks so much!
That intro honestly scared me. You’re extremely talented with firearms, I’ve seen you hit those long range targets with irons too. I’m glad your a Texan youtuber and not an assassin or terrorist
Timely video, having just finished Garand Thumbs 22 vs Human Head vid. He was quite shocked by the results but I am not. This definitely supports 22s potential in certain applications. Keep the reviews coming! I love the historical style with supplied clips!
👍😊I new here but old in some combat .Is he showing terrorists weapon " secrets" too ? P.s Everything we see online is old .The secret stuff is probably...Secret.
you clearly never heard Manc before. People in Leeds also speak very differently from Mancunians. Henry speaks educated non-regional English, much like American military speaks non-regional American English.
The .22 LR is easily the most underestimated cartridge in use, and one of the older as well. Because it is subsonic it's also effectively suppressed. At the ranch where I grew up there was a split cedar post about 4-inches by 4 inches (ca. 10 cm by 10 cm). There were a series of holes about 2 inches (50.8 mm) across down the center line of the post that were made shooting targets on the post from about 15 yards. The guns used were .22 revolvers and single-shot .22 rfiles using .22 LR. Twenty-twos are easy to shoot and more than adequately accurate at reasonable ranges.
I really liked the history that Henry brought out in this episode. Henry and Josh tell it like it is and I really like that. I hope they continue 9 hole reviews for a very long time. 2 thumbs up to these patriotic Americans !
When a pistol is pointed between your eyes, they _all_ seem .50 caliber. but I saw the pistol come up and thought, he's not someone to casually point the pistol at the camera...
As someone who has unfortunately seen a .38 from the barrel end...I heartily concur. .38 looked like an ICBM! Armored car personnel just can't take a joke...
There is a book called "Brotherhood of Warriors" by Aarron Cohen that touches on this. The book detail's his time in another special Israeli unit, but he gives a quick overview on how Sayeret Matkal (SM) uses blood relations for eligibility at the time. The gist being if you had a past relative who served in that unit your chances are relatively good of at least getting to tryout. If you are a someone who is Jewish and born outside of Israel and are a citizen your not getting in. If you were born in Israel but lack any previous family connections to SM your most likely not going get the opportunity based on what the book says. Keep in mind its been a long time since I've read it and I'm not from Israel so I might be miss remembering things or they might do things differently now.
Half of the Israelis in the comments: "Yes Bibi, you go king" The other half of the Israelis in the comments: "If only Netenyahu was killed in the op, then it would be a complete success"
@@robertmao9390 some are accusing him of corruption and tyranny. Bunch of sissy liberals in my opinion. They don’t agree with his policies of Isrrael first . Pretty much your social justice warriors that wish to hug and kiss the terrorists believing that’s how they will solve the tensions
@@robertmao9390 He has a die-hard set of supporters and everybody else basically is either mildly annoyed with his antics or despises him, especially more progressive or less hawkish Israelis. And obviously most of the voting Arabs hate him.
To be fair, it's not an 'Israeli assassins pistol'. It's an Italian pistol used by 'Israeli assassins'. Excellent presentation, really interesting stuff👍
I have one of these beautiful little handguns, mine is the earlier model with the crossbar safety as opposed to the thumb safety. Light, accurate, 100% reliable & beautifully made. Also easy to aim if you use both eyes & "superimpose" the handgun over the target.
I had one of these with the barrell internally tapped to accept a male/male adapter allowing a supressor to be used. It was really good fun for plinking and was quite reliable even with the can. Headshots at 10m were trivial to achieve - maybe 2-3 inch groups when fired deliberately. The gun went to the goverment in the Australia gov gun extortion ("buy back"), but I can't recall any issues using the sights with the can. The can was quite an old fashion suppressor from the 70s or so. Suppressors were legal before 1977, and still commonly owned and available after that time - mine was one from that time, IIRC it was only about 1" or so in diameter. The previous owner of mine was the RSPCA - our animal protection NGO. Apparently it was used o injured racehorces and wild dogs etc before I bought it.
Thank you for showing the truth and reality of life, and how dealing with terrorists must be done. People need to come back to understanding these realities, and quit watching “reality” tv.
Real history is more unbelievable than fiction. Too many are unaware. This was incredibly well done. Much respect for those who have opposed radical forces of evil. That sounds hyperbolic but they stand convicted by their own actions.
Spielberg got it wrong in that Munich scene for 1 reason...notably anti gun,therefore he inherently couldn't care less if the weapon in the scene was correct
And the movie carefully neglects to show that the Mossad killed an innocent Moroccan emigrant clerk by mistake in Norway, and in front of his wife. Should be more unbiased. Overall, not a great movie. And we must remember that - although it is no excuse - the Munich massacre was caused by the adamant opposition by Israel of the Palestinians having an Olympic team too...
@@duartesimoes508 Accidents happen. Like during the 7/7 Religion Of Peace slaughter, British police chased down some random kid from Brazil, and shot him in the face about a dozen times.
I believe Spielberg is a very big gun collector. He just might be of the typical east/west coast progressive mindset that HE/THEY can and should own guns but YOU/I shouldn't.
In the documentary 'Milius' (about Hollywood screenwriter John Milius, a notorious conservative in a very liberal industry), it's briefly mentioned that Spielberg is hardly 'anti-gun' at all.
Is Henry Chan the same gent that reviewed the Lee Enfield 303 rifle? An excellent review from a man that is an excellent shot. Secondly, the suppressed noise of the 22 Beretta is amazingly quiet. Not that I'm thinking of going into the assassin business or anything.
This is a Great Video and I wish all serious gun owners would watch this! Having said this, I have been a Glock user all my shooting life and I carried a G19 as my Duty Weapon for over 10 years up to my retirement in 2009. I never shot or carried a .22 handgun until last year and decided to do so because of the high prices for 9mm ammo and I'm glad I decided to purchase several .22LR handguns and a .22 rifle! I am now 78 years old and I have since sold or traded all my Glock 9mm handguns and I now own two Kel-Tec P17's, a CP33, a Beretta .22 Bob Cat and a Rossi RS22 Rifle. I did keep my Glock 48 but now my EDC is my P17 with a 17 round magazine & a spare, for self defense! Now at 78 years old, I have the utmost confidence for my self defense needs!
If you don't have suppressor-height sights, you're supposed to use the circle on the firing pin (where the hammer strikes) as your point of aim since it is in line with the barrel.
My Dad went to Vietnam in 1966. He used a "Target Master" .22 with a silencer. A .22 short round was very effective when you are out playing in the woods with your friends.
![M16A2 to 500yds: Practical Accuracy ...was Eugene Stoner wrong? [ USMC experiences in Iraq ]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/sqOiTXmi1QU/mqdefault.jpg)
That Mordecai Rahamim guy is straight out of a 80s action movie. Real history is always better than fiction
Moral of the story...don't fuck with an Israeli. Total badass
@@adamgardiner5869 😎
true badass
Ironically his last name Rahamim translates to mercy or compassion.
Needs a wheel barrel to carry his balls!
Why would you buy an Israeli assassin's pistol? The real question is, why wouldn't you?
Because the ISIS assassin Tariqs are still years away from being imported.
The interesting thing is that some of us who have bought these surplus guns might have the actual gun used in these killings.
US taxpayers already bought them. We just cant play with them.
Exactly. I’m looking them up right now... my lgd will be ordering this to his shop soon
I did a few years ago. I’m glad I did too
I found a model 71 Beretta in an original box w/papers & 2 mags at a gun show 45 or so years ago and got it for $100.00. It has an adjustable rear sight (which I never had to adjust - it printed a dead center group @25yds.) The prior owner thought it was too ugly because the bluing on the frame didn't match the bluing on the slide- frame was a deep black and the slide had a purplish hue. The 71 is my favorite squirrel/rabbit gun. It has had several thousand rounds put through it and has NEVER jammed. It shoots best with Federal target grade .22s or similar .22 target lead solids -- it doesn't like hollow-points. It has never jammed with the hollow points but they just aren't as accurate as the lead solids. I've been deer hunting in Vinton County Ohio with the same group of guys for 25+ years and this little pistol has gone with me every year. I didn't get a deer every year but the group has always had squirrel meat on half of those hunts. At home there's probably still 10-15 rabbits in the freezer from the last season. The model 71 and my dad's old .22 Browning auto are my two favorite hunting guns. In my area, i have never seen another model 71 for sale. My wife and I each have a Ruger MK4 slab-sided .22 target pistols and routinely take them to the range where we routinely gather up as many unbroken clay birds from the trap range and then lay them out on the 50 and 100 yard hills and spend some time busting them up with the rugers. The mod. 71 can compete with Rugers on the 50 yard hill but not at 100 yards without a lot of luck and sandbags. As stated, I've never seen another mod. 71 for sale, but if I did or when I do- i'm going to buy it. It's a marvelous pistol.
Frame is neutral black because it's real iron bluing, frame is _slightly_ purplish hued " black" because it's anodized Aluminum. Different base metal, different treatment.
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.22 used in 1973 movie Scorpio about CIA assassins.
How did Mordecai fit through the window of the plane with such gigantic balls?
That's why he only leaned out and had to go out the door in the end.
That's how impressive Mossad's trainings are.
I’m sure he tried to squeeze them through one at a time but ultimately decided that it would take to long and used the door instead.
He slithered in. Thou shalt do war by means of deception!
cool it off w/ the unfired Model 71 to shrink it.
This is the best mini documentary on a firearm I’ve ever seen. Detailed yet concise, funny but earnest, practical but entertaining. These lads know a lot about firearms, but this should put them on the radar of the history channel. Plus I own one, albeit deactivated. Because British gun laws.
I love the David vs Goliath analogy.
Everyone else :- "The 22LR is too weak for tactical use."
Sayaret Matkal operative :- Smiles quietly. "Call me David."
I agree with the Israelis. .22LR is just as viable a tactical round as .45 ACP or 9mm.
Lol, 'fer sure! And the whole 'stopping power' argument is all about Marketing and _compensation_ for the inability to perform proper 'placement'... aka, "I can't hit the broad side of a barn."
@@matonmongo Not really. A bigger bullet means a bigger hole. A bigger hole means the bad guy bleeds out faster. Simple math, really.
@@TheAKgunner Well, if making a 'bloody hole' is the best 'ya can aim for, then I guess that'll have to do. ;-p
@@matonmongo Unless you’re a Delta Force of DEVGRU veteran with twenty years experience in gunfights, that’s all anyone can aim for.
"Why would you buy an Israeli assassin's pistol".......because you could and because its a Beretta!
i would love to own one,if it was legal for me to do so.
Got one 😀
Can't get the suppressor though 😬
I have a Beretta but it’s a pocket size 25 , not a 22. Very reliable. No jams.
I didnt realize its legacy when i got one, just cool and fairly affordable.
Yes, I would like to buy the Beretta. My Ruger Mark III is just too heavy for concealed carry.
Mad Lad.
Your excellency in the dank, we hereby submit our suggestion for an "Absolute Mad Lad" episode... the mountain of chins, the deliverer of dirt naps, the densest of tungsten testicals; the beast of the middle-east... Mr. Mordechai Rahamim.
My poor Scott, I wish you could get your dose of freedom and fun in RL instead of on RUclips = (
Come move to the USA we gladly accept you count.
What a pleasantly unexpected cross-over.
Weirdest timeline ever
Oh shit the Count is here
Mr. Rahamim and Mr. Netanyahu exemplify the saying, "beware of old men in a profession where men die young".
It's late here, but thought I'd share a comment. Brief background, IDF Inf/RedBoot then offered job with (Israeli) IDPS agent n US/DSS 1811 in the states. I have shot these pistols mentioned n they have grouped well n some friends own these. I can assure those interested having this specific model. It has the ole school look/feel n operation that Berettas are known for.
That said. With all the selection of Beretta 22lr n M 71 Jaguar, Bobcat others ect. I like the M 71 n Bobcat the most n own both as well. If one wants, you can easily surpress these types of firearms. Ace hardware has everything you need, think outside the box. Using basically gut shooters n close head shots. You'll want plastic bag or pillow/case/shower curtain as they're very messy targets.
Just some humor saying that, PLEASE DON'T ever do that. Although if you children n grandchildren ever harmed by a pedophile, I DIDN'T SEE A DAMN THING. GUARANTEED
I have a extensive small arms with different types n actions. NAA offer a large variety of very small footprints of 22lr n 22mag n it's fun collecting. Fond of the custom Pug 22mag n both Black Widow models. One is called Black Widow stainless n the dark green n black frame is I think Ranger? They both are 100% identical guns. I often ccw the Black Widows in my jeans sap/black jack side pockets just above the knee. (Dickens relax cut) provide the best leg pockets.
The Pug around the neck with fast draw down holster. I am pushing 70s n NOT looking for a gun fight. If I was around city I'd ccw Sig P938 in pocket or my Kimber Ultra Covert 45acp Army/Green Digital, Crimson laser grips in a simple single loop rig. I have ccw guns for 45yrs, n the old saying. I'd rather Have it n Not Need It vs Need It n Not Have It senario. The human body doesn't operate very well nor very long with bullet holes in them.
Hope I helped someone out there today. Enjoy your shooting time n fight for our gun rights as well. As if we don't, they WILL TAKE THEM,,, God Bless, Ty
*Some real world lore here:*
The first priority of any spy is to look as suspicious and tacticool as possible.
This can be achieved by squinting while turning your head rapidly, putting on sunglasses even as the sun is going down, and dressing literally the opposite of everyone else
I think you watch too much movies. That would be really suspicious actaully.
@@dewaldsteyn1306 haha
@dewaldsteyn1306
You couldn’t tell he was being sarcastic?
Yeah, James Bond is the human equivalent of sending a gunship into a local port and daring them "so, I represent the British government, wanna fight?"
😂😂😂
If you want the venerable Dankula to make a mad lads video on Mr. Rahamim, feel free to reference this video.
I was thinking this while watching.
"but before we get to the madlad, *IT'S YOUR BOI, SLATE BLACK INDUSTRIES*"
The crossover we didn't know we needed.
Collab?
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I lived in Israel for several years when I was a young man, and I worked as a bellhop in a swanky hotel there. After a while I got to know a couple of the security guards because they had their office right behind our station in the lobby. We would drink coffee and smoke, back then everyone smoked, and one of the security guys was ex mossad. One day we started talking about guns and he told me how effective a .22 pistol could be. When I laughed and called it a chicks gun, that it wasn’t a big enough caliber, he calmly turned to me and said-“ when I put two in your heart and one in your head, you won’t care what caliber it is .” I swallowed and said-“ oh, I’m sure that you’re right.” 😳😕😂😂😂
Black tail Dear Know this To be true around Here.
Shot placement is king. Never sleep on a .22.
@@joeh8785 Don't Sleep Heavy
Any gun that sends the round into target is good en6
Thanks for sharing that story. I don’t care what caliber it is. If it’s the hands of mossad it’s enough to scare me.
"Rule no. 1: When you pull your trigger, you pull it twice. If you aim right in first place, there will be two bullets in your enemy. If not, does not matter if you miss just one bullet or two. You are dead. Make it always twice. Foom-foom. Understand?! Always twice! Foom-foom! Never goddamn foom! Even you asleep! Foom-foom!"
If it's worth pulling the trigger once, then twice is just a bit of insurance !
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@@shanek6582 Reference to the movie "Sword of Gideon".
Two times to the body and a third one to the head to make sure the other guy never visit you in the future for revenge. Doesn´t matter if I would use .22lr or 9mm
Always double tap even triple tap is the call
Fascinating, I bought my 70s in '81, my first semi auto, still have it and just rediscovered it the other day. I actually went into buy the Bobcat and came out with it instead. It sat in my safe for about 40 years unused, but I remember how accurate it was and can't wait to go shoot it again.
This was the first firearm I ever used. My late grandfather took me to the pistol range when I was 14 years old, the same week as my birthday because you needed to be 14 to be signed in as a guest. I am embarrassed to say I was immediately told off because I pulled the trigger as fast as I could and rapid fire was at the very least frowned upon there. He had the silencer to go with it too but we didn't use it that day. I have fond memories of this pistol.
I've never watched this channel before, but I'm subscribing based on the strength of this video. I loved the history and the style. Anyone who buys a gun can tell you "it shoots nicely", but I appreciate it more and get more enjoyment when I know the historical context in which it was used. Great job, these stories and characters were fascinating and make me appreciate the pistol as a historical weapon. Compact, quiet, easy to obtain ammunition for, and limited penetration for use within an airplane filled with passengers. It was a treat to have a interesting gun history lesson combined with a shooting demonstration. I like your sense of humor, too. Thank you for the video.
Did you survive the ending? Leave a comment w/o giving it away ;-)
Honestly the best part of the video is the second half with "war stories" involving this Beretta .22 in multiple counter-terror operations 10:23 :
11:05 Operation Wrath of God - Mossad agents assassinate terrorists in Europe and the Middle East who were responsible for the Munich Terror Incident
13:55 El Al Flight 432 - How an Israeli Sky Marshal took on multiple terrorists with Kalashnikovs and explosives... while he only had a Beretta .22 (and came out victorious)
17:04 Sabena Flight 571 - The elite Sayeret Matkal special operations group takes on a plane of terrorists with firearms and explosives... while only having concealed Beretta .22's
20:04 the mad lad Mordechai Rahamim
14:23 the swiss police press conference footage clearly shows the Beretta model 71 that Mordechai Rahamim used:
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Bravo gentleman. Bravo 👏🏼
Israeli small arms usage is really wild. I was there in 2012 and I remember seeing security guards with surplus M1 carbines and those weird pistol-carbine conversion kits that I’ve never seen anywhere else, and then regular soldiers with M4s and Tavors. I visited an IDF base and saw one soldier with a carbine built from an M16A1, some of the parts were completely in the white! I can’t imagine the stories that rifle could tell.
It’s a beautiful country-and the falafel is amazing.
Good stuff! Thanks.
Ps. I understand Russian. But you did not know that. That's how i survived.
Ya Missed...
Not only these guys a great channel....THEY ARE HISTORIANS...bravo on the documentary-style conclusion. The production was top-notch! Loved it!
That martial, what a legend. Your channel is turning into a new forgotten weapons channel.
This beauty is not forgotten! In some parts of Europe, still free of anti-gunism, is all the time well-beloved.
This was just one of the best videos...especially towards the end where he was telling the stories of the Israeli's agents blowing away terrorists. His quiet understatement was perfect.
Mordichai Rahamim , What a badass!, btw I'm israeli and when you said legendary Ehud Barak i giggled a bit because today in politics he's a bit of a meme but if we talk about military career standpoint i think you'e right!
lol I didn't know that he's become a political meme! His military service and decorations are out of the world, that's what I know him for.
@@9HoleReviews Ehud Barak is Israel's most decorated soldier.
Up until the moment he became Chief of Staff, his career was exemplary. From that point on, including the Tze'elim catastrophe, and his political career, Barak has lost it.
It is a shame.
Thumbs up for the Count Dankula reference.
The term Mad Lad is way older than that chucklefuck.
@@0baddawa0 and yet he has propelled it to a new light on social media
@@Euan_Miller43 just because you are sheltered and was unaware of the term before him doesn't mean anything.
@@0baddawa0 Yeah, but the music, fire background, etc. is a Dankula thing.
@@immikeurnot you are probably correct, so my bad. I can't stand that insufferable idiot.
I owned a 70S in .380 in the 1980's. I wanted a Model 71 as a training aid. I sold the .380 as my department didn't allow semi-auto for off duty carry at the time. I never did get that Model 71. I think I'll fix that mistake soon. Thanks for a great tribute to a great firearm.
Well , the pistol is what it is , but the person wielding it is a well trained , lethal weapon. Perfect combination .
The way your talk and how you have such love for the firearm world it’s amazing. You made it a documentary more interesting
moral of the story..,. don't underestimate a 22
Or Israel.
Respect all firearms.
A .22 has always been a favorite for stealth killing. From assassins to serial killers. It's a quiet round but the main reason is that long rifle ammo is hard to trace back to any given gun when ballistic forensics are involved.
Yeah I did not perceive the 22LR as an assassin level caliber
And actually learn the difference between stopping power and killing power.
In the early 80s I took my wife to a gun store to pick out her first pistol. She was immediately drawn to the Beretta Model 70 in .22 cal. I bought it for her and almost 40 years later it is still my favorite .22 pistol. It never has had 1 problem an it it very accurate and it's a blast to shoot. An exceptional firearm! PS- I own a lot of pistols and revolvers, many Rugers and Colts and this is the most reliable.
I bought the model 70s in the early 80s I still have it, shoots and looks like new. the only thing I did't like is that it only came with one magazine.
Yes I too purchased my 70s in .22 cal in the early 80s. Many thousands of rounds through it, & it is still my all time favorite .22 pistol.
40 years ago I purchased a Beretta Mod. 70 and soon fired it off-hand using standard velocity Remington ammunition at a small paper target at 50 feet. I was stunned to find the pistol had put six into a small ragged hole, with two just outside of the group, all eight of which could almost be covered with a quarter. I never achieved any group before like that one, especially firing off hand. As far as I am concerned, the Beretta Model 70 is absolutely the most accurate .22 pistol, and my choice of a carry weapon.
I agree. Reliability is unsurpassed.
I love your videos, more specifically, I love the rhythm and tempo of your presentation. There is no fast-paced staccato delivery, just a calm telling of the story. As a Brit I find a lot of the gun related videos from US RUclips channel go down the chaotic, breathless ‘hell yeah!!’ and ‘gnarly dude!!’ route which can get tiresome... lovely to find a channel that takes a slightly less relentless approach. As I said, I love this channel, all the best from over the water 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Wonderfully detailed, fact-based, and entertaining video, Mr. Chan. Thank you for spotlighting the classic Beretta Model 71 and its place in history! What is the difference between the Model 71 and the Model 70s, also chambered in .22LR and whose magazines contain 8-rounds. The weapons look to be identical, except I believe the 70S can not accommodate a silencer without some barrel work.
Once again, very well done and much more a cinematic immersion than a typical YT video. Bravo!
Of my 3 ccw handguns.... one of them is a Beretta 21a 22lr. It is a primary carry and not a backup, been carrying it for over 30 years and even carried it in combat zones while I served in the military. They are nothing to snub your nose at as the 22lr is as lethal as virtually any other handgun round and mine has functioned more reliably than many center fire pistols I’ve owned. I considered the model 70 &71 but chose the 21a for its DA/SA action as the 70s are SA only. A well made, well maintained, .22lr loaded up with quality ammunition is a serious firearm.
Finally someone admits that the 22 will do the job especially if you practice with it alot and you can with the price of 22 ammo
10:04 I had to pause to admire your books, Henry. Nice choices!
I've been meaning to re-read Legionnaire ever since I got the Mas 49/56.The last time i read it was a decade ago when I was still in Paris, and it was so good that I think i finished it in a week!
Yeah, I noticed Ayn Rand. Very libertarian of you Henry. I Very much approve 👍
I always pause to look at book titles in every vid I watch!
@@9HoleReviews Is Sniper on the Eastern front any good?
@@JohnMcMahon. yes
"This is Israel were talking about" a statement that means many things to many people lmao
Yup. It means many good things to me.
Yes, israel the apartheid state.
@@Marius_vanderLubbe ah yes an antisemite
@@buckfizzard291 nice. Reported
@@Shmuel420 report me all you want is rael is still evil apartheid occupier
Ive always been very interested in these stories. And impressed with the operators marksmanship and skill. While I'm not a fan of 22lr for defense when I hear people say it's completely useless I point the model 71 and some of these stories out. Thanks so much!
That intro honestly scared me. You’re extremely talented with firearms, I’ve seen you hit those long range targets with irons too. I’m glad your a Texan youtuber and not an assassin or terrorist
I like the accuracy testing of the rifles/carbines. However, these vids are pure gold. Testing, and amazing history lessons!
I remember reading about this pistol in the book about the Israeli massacre at the olympics.
@@DeadChavez why you mad?
NEVER FORGET THE *LAVON AFFAIR*
@@mackk123 allah akbar habibi
@Chris Sanchez Don’t sail in a country’s water while they are at war. simple, isn’t it?
@AmericanPatriot They werent even our allies back then
This has to be one of my favorite videos ever!
wow i just watched dank's new madlad, and now this...
Bro literally the same. The general in Ireland, now Mossad.
@@jebzirkle5370 rotten iron 😂😂
Timely video, having just finished Garand Thumbs 22 vs Human Head vid. He was quite shocked by the results but I am not. This definitely supports 22s potential in certain applications. Keep the reviews coming! I love the historical style with supplied clips!
"Everyone wants to be a beast, until it's time to do what real beasts do..."
~anon.
I heard this pistol is banned in 109 countries
14 likes too :)
Pistols are banned in most countries. Not just this one.
@@danaanderson9976 r/whoosh
so its banned in most civilized countries.
but It was never their fault
Doesn't one of these come installed in the airbag of every Iranian scientist's car?
something like that
👍😊I new here but old in some combat .Is he showing terrorists weapon " secrets" too ?
P.s
Everything we see online is old .The secret stuff is probably...Secret.
And an Iraniab missiles are having a field day showing the world how ineffective Israeli Iron dome and technology is.
Henry's English still sounds like he has lived in Manchester or Leeds.
Common in Hong Kong
It's much better than spoken in Manchester or Leeds.
@@vpenkov4908 You don't know what you are listening for.
Hong Kong was British.
you clearly never heard Manc before. People in Leeds also speak very differently from Mancunians. Henry speaks educated non-regional English, much like American military speaks non-regional American English.
Excellent blend of historical information and firearms testing and comparison. Mark Felton meets 'Gun Jesus'. Subscribed 👍
Mark Felton is a fraud.
@@ID-8491 A very bold and potentially libellous statement. What is your reasoning?
The .22 LR is easily the most underestimated cartridge in use, and one of the older as well. Because it is subsonic it's also effectively suppressed. At the ranch where I grew up there was a split cedar post about 4-inches by 4 inches (ca. 10 cm by 10 cm). There were a series of holes about 2 inches (50.8 mm) across down the center line of the post that were made shooting targets on the post from about 15 yards. The guns used were .22 revolvers and single-shot .22 rfiles using .22 LR. Twenty-twos are easy to shoot and more than adequately accurate at reasonable ranges.
I love my 71, it was the first pistol I ever bought. Cool to learn some of the history.
Beautiful ending Henry. Going to miss this stuff when it gets nuked off the platform
Perfect video Henry and Josh, Beretta 71 is a piece of counter terror history.
Was not expecting the history part, very nice!!! :D
Crazy video lads. Thumbs up from Papua New Guinea!
Great review and great coverage of the Wrath of God operations involving the pistol.
Thanks guys.
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I enjoyed the history lesson, very interesting about the Mossad's weapons of choice. Henry, what watch are you sporting?
Happy you enjoyed it! It's my Seamaster. One of my favs.
@@9HoleReviews excellent watch!!
Did not Danny Lewin sport a watch that stopped at exactly 9:11
Excellent video. Thank you for the history lesson and focus on the Beretta 71
That final was literally cinematic, great production, congratulations
Munich - the movie which is being referred in this video, was just a remake. The original one called Sword of Gideon was released in 1986.
This is an amazing episode!
I really liked the history that Henry brought out in this episode. Henry and Josh tell it like it is and I really like that. I hope they continue 9 hole reviews for a very long time. 2 thumbs up to these patriotic Americans !
When a pistol is pointed between your eyes, they _all_ seem .50 caliber.
but I saw the pistol come up and thought, he's not someone to casually point the pistol at the camera...
As someone who has unfortunately seen a .38 from the barrel end...I heartily concur. .38 looked like an ICBM!
Armored car personnel just can't take a joke...
It's kinda of amazing how 2 brothers ended up in the same elite unit and both got injured/killed in an counter terrorism operation
The youngest Netanyahu brother (Iddo) also served in the unit.
There is a book called "Brotherhood of Warriors" by Aarron Cohen that touches on this. The book detail's his time in another special Israeli unit, but he gives a quick overview on how Sayeret Matkal (SM) uses blood relations for eligibility at the time. The gist being if you had a past relative who served in that unit your chances are relatively good of at least getting to tryout. If you are a someone who is Jewish and born outside of Israel and are a citizen your not getting in. If you were born in Israel but lack any previous family connections to SM your most likely not going get the opportunity based on what the book says. Keep in mind its been a long time since I've read it and I'm not from Israel so I might be miss remembering things or they might do things differently now.
I had one of these in South Africa. Got a suppressor made for it. Totally loved it. Had subsonic rounds as well.
Fantastic video! You shoud make more ones like this, with all this historic work about the operations of the weapons you are showing.
My father had a Beretta 71, he bought it for a 100 shekell from the goverment. That's about $ 30...
god daaamn
like hey can i a pistol
yeah 30 bucks
That was an amazing video! Great ending. Kept me glued the entire time! Keep up the great work guys!
Half of the Israelis in the comments: "Yes Bibi, you go king"
The other half of the Israelis in the comments: "If only Netenyahu was killed in the op, then it would be a complete success"
What are some general opinions on Netanyahu in Israel?
@@robertmao9390 Those he listed in his comment
@@albertoamoruso7711 Well duh, but WHY the polarization lmao; that's what I'm getting at.
@@robertmao9390 some are accusing him of corruption and tyranny. Bunch of sissy liberals in my opinion. They don’t agree with his policies of Isrrael first .
Pretty much your social justice warriors that wish to hug and kiss the terrorists believing that’s how they will solve the tensions
@@robertmao9390 He has a die-hard set of supporters and everybody else basically is either mildly annoyed with his antics or despises him, especially more progressive or less hawkish Israelis. And obviously most of the voting Arabs hate him.
This was extremely well presented
Agreed
Couldn't get the model 71 that was compared to the Mark IV, so I got the Mark IV , at 50 yards or further, I'd take the Mark IV. Great video!
To be fair, it's not an 'Israeli assassins pistol'. It's an Italian pistol used by 'Israeli assassins'. Excellent presentation, really interesting stuff👍
The ones used by Israeli assassins were “assassins pistols”
Didn't see that ending coming. Good job. Shalom.
I have one of these beautiful little handguns, mine is the earlier model with the crossbar safety as opposed to the thumb safety. Light, accurate, 100% reliable & beautifully made. Also easy to aim if you use both eyes & "superimpose" the handgun over the target.
I had one of these with the barrell internally tapped to accept a male/male adapter allowing a supressor to be used. It was really good fun for plinking and was quite reliable even with the can. Headshots at 10m were trivial to achieve - maybe 2-3 inch groups when fired deliberately. The gun went to the goverment in the Australia gov gun extortion ("buy back"), but I can't recall any issues using the sights with the can. The can was quite an old fashion suppressor from the 70s or so. Suppressors were legal before 1977, and still commonly owned and available after that time - mine was one from that time, IIRC it was only about 1" or so in diameter.
The previous owner of mine was the RSPCA - our animal protection NGO. Apparently it was used o injured racehorces and wild dogs etc before I bought it.
Thank you for showing the truth and reality of life, and how dealing with terrorists must be done. People need to come back to understanding these realities, and quit watching “reality” tv.
This is one of my favorite videos ever
Real history is more unbelievable than fiction. Too many are unaware. This was incredibly well done. Much respect for those who have opposed radical forces of evil. That sounds hyperbolic but they stand convicted by their own actions.
You love bolsheviks?
My first handgun which I still own. Everyone who shoots this wants it. Extremely accurate.
I love the homage to Dank,s channel.
Man I’m just stumbling onto your channel. It is premium. Well made. New sub here! Keep killen it.
A wonderful review and most enjoyable
By Far, One of the Best you guys have Done..!!!!
Bravo! What a great production and story!
Spielberg got it wrong in that Munich scene for 1 reason...notably anti gun,therefore he inherently couldn't care less if the weapon in the scene was correct
Or maybe....just maybe they didn't have such a gun at their disposal? 🤔
And the movie carefully neglects to show that the Mossad killed an innocent Moroccan emigrant clerk by mistake in Norway, and in front of his wife. Should be more unbiased. Overall, not a great movie. And we must remember that - although it is no excuse - the Munich massacre was caused by the adamant opposition by Israel of the Palestinians having an Olympic team too...
@@duartesimoes508 Accidents happen. Like during the 7/7 Religion Of Peace slaughter, British police chased down some random kid from Brazil, and shot him in the face about a dozen times.
I believe Spielberg is a very big gun collector. He just might be of the typical east/west coast progressive mindset that HE/THEY can and should own guns but YOU/I shouldn't.
In the documentary 'Milius' (about Hollywood screenwriter John Milius, a notorious conservative in a very liberal industry), it's briefly mentioned that Spielberg is hardly 'anti-gun' at all.
I rank this video in 9-hole’s top 5!!! Well done.
Thank for the amazing historic notes. Keep the good work :)
That spy/assassin who was caught years ago had a .22 suppressed Beretta. Deadly by unexpecting headshots but so so quiet.
Nice to run across fellow fans of Absolute Mad Lads.
I bought a Beretta Model 70 in 32 ACP a couple of years ago. Love it. It had barely been fired. It's in pristine condition.
Really enjoyed watching this video. Henry, please keep it coming!
this amazing Beretta.. is so damn silent and less vibration too.. this is what you call a silent killer.. I would love to have one..
“Bad asses” don’t need a reload.
Is Henry Chan the same gent that reviewed the Lee Enfield 303 rifle? An excellent review from a man that is an excellent shot.
Secondly, the suppressed noise of the 22 Beretta is amazingly quiet. Not that I'm thinking of going into the assassin business or anything.
been watching 9 holes for quite dome time now but never posted anything. but i must say, this is the best outro i've seen here, good acting henry
This is a Great Video and I wish all serious gun owners would watch this! Having said this, I have been a Glock user all my shooting life and I carried a G19 as my Duty Weapon for over 10 years up to my retirement in 2009. I never shot or carried a .22 handgun until last year and decided to do so because of the high prices for 9mm ammo and I'm glad I decided to purchase several .22LR handguns and a .22 rifle! I am now 78 years old and I have since sold or traded all my Glock 9mm handguns and I now own two Kel-Tec P17's, a CP33, a Beretta .22 Bob Cat and a Rossi RS22 Rifle. I did keep my Glock 48 but now my EDC is my P17 with a 17 round magazine & a spare, for self defense! Now at 78 years old, I have the utmost confidence for my self defense needs!
If you don't have suppressor-height sights, you're supposed to use the circle on the firing pin (where the hammer strikes) as your point of aim since it is in line with the barrel.
Realistically you're supposed to be close enough that you can press the silencer into your target's ribs when you pull the trigger
Very interesting video! I enjoyed it. The model 71 is definitely a great pistol. In my opinion, the Beretta model 87 is just as good.
Awesome! love history & now days, it's nice to hear a true story about the GOOD guys winning.
This channel just won me over in less than 60 seconds
My Dad went to Vietnam in 1966. He used a "Target Master" .22 with a silencer. A .22 short round was very effective when you are out playing in the woods with your friends.
This video is both a history lesson as a gun video. Perfect combination and very well made! Congrats from Brazil!
Shot placement is everything
great vid , i like how its 22 min long rifle!
Good news! their back in production! just picked one up model 21A Bobcat.
Now this is a very unexpected crossover!