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  • Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
  • Former Army Ranger Wil Willis, dives deep into the world of Special Forces handguns. From the iconic Colt M1911 to the destructive Desert Eagle, join Wil as he explores the evolution of spec ops weaponry. With insights from former Navy SEAL Joel Lambert and firearms expert Mike Tristano, witness firsthand tests, historical insights, and gripping combat stories.
    00:00 Intro
    01:40 SIG P226
    03:00 M1911
    03:55 P226
    07:30 40 Caliber vs 9mm
    11:20 Hollow Points
    13:15 Mark 23
    14:15 Suppressors
    17:00 Historic Pistols
    20:05 Mauser C96
    22:40 Semi-Auto Pistol vs Revolver
    25:00 Walther PPK
    27:30 Tokarev vs Luger
    30:50 Liberator Pistol
    33:25 Desert Eagle
    35:30 Glock
    41:15 Spec Ops Pistol Test
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Комментарии • 109

  • @Jayjay-qe6um
    @Jayjay-qe6um 24 дня назад +20

    "Remember, switching to your pistol is always faster than reloading"

    • @jorgvincenttan1329
      @jorgvincenttan1329 24 дня назад +4

      Remember, switching to your sidearm is always faster than reloading.
      - Corporal Dunn

    • @monkey234ize
      @monkey234ize 24 дня назад +1

      Your fruit killing skills are remarkable

    • @fightingfalcon1986
      @fightingfalcon1986 12 дней назад

      Especially in CQB.

  • @ilkoderez601
    @ilkoderez601 24 дня назад +7

    pretty much every episode of this show is really good

  • @fourtyfivefudd
    @fourtyfivefudd 24 дня назад +13

    i wish they would have told us what KIND of ammunition they were using. yes they said 9mm vs .40, but what about the grain, the amount of powder, the advertised fps and what the actual fps was using a chronograph etc. All that is more important when comparing the effectiveness of two different calibers.

    • @CYMotorsport
      @CYMotorsport 24 дня назад +3

      This isnt gerand thumb bro haha if he says “SEAL team” sidearm in conjunction with “sig sauer p226” on top of that “classic 9mm Parabellum round” you can assume they are referring to standard special forces Federal 9mm NATO which uses 124FMJ. You can easily go look up specs as it seems the show will assume ppl will go do that if they’d like. But keep in mind what you’re seeing on Gerand Thumb is SAMMI spec. NATO rounds for the military are akin to +P. When they have nato rated rounds I’m sure they’ll tell you. So federal 9mm NATO rated is 124 grain at 1260fps

    • @leoarc1061
      @leoarc1061 23 дня назад

      @@CYMotorsport I don't think that a single NATO spec round was used in the making of this episode. It's a TV show. They are using generic range ammo.

    • @SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor
      @SALTYCOMBATDIVER-ExInstructor 22 дня назад +1

      ​​@@CYMotorsportthe show did state the FPS was 1099, so that kind of rules out your 124 gn 9mm and is most likely 147 subsonic 9mm. 4.2 grains of CFE Pistol with a 147 grain projectile will give you that.

    • @deplorabledave1048
      @deplorabledave1048 21 день назад +1

      This appears to be an old show full of incorrect information and outdated information.
      I wouldn't give a times worth about ANY conclusions reached here.
      I just watched it for it entertainment value

    • @jason200912
      @jason200912 21 день назад

      The most important difference isn't powder charge. It's what bullet technology or if it's ap ammo.
      But the military generally only uses fmj

  • @jasons8757
    @jasons8757 25 дней назад +5

    fyi that C96 they are using is a later model or spanish copy that has a detachable magazine. you can tell as they only loaded the dummy rounds with the stripper clip but rest of the time see them load it from under with the short 10 round mag. Still not bad video.

  • @Ben-fn2vy
    @Ben-fn2vy 2 дня назад

    I have discovered these videos and am pleased as I am a gun enthusiast. This is right up my alley. Yes the bullet details are important, but overall, well presentation of handguns. Be safe everyone please.

  • @ronniebentley5847
    @ronniebentley5847 17 дней назад +1

    I conceal a 5 inch 1911. I've never had anyone see it. I carry it in summer sometimes in a tee shirt and shorts. But i do carry a 9mm and a 3.5 inch 1911 also. Im an old man but i like red dot sights. I have 3 or 4 pistols with them on it.

  • @RyuTheAsian47
    @RyuTheAsian47 25 дней назад +2

    I forgot how much class and style went into that PPK kill

  • @csonracsonra9962
    @csonracsonra9962 25 дней назад +12

    The 1911 with rails can't be beat, only the Beretta M9 comes close

    • @jason200912
      @jason200912 21 день назад

      It has no capacity compared to a hk usp or a glock in .45

  • @deguello66
    @deguello66 24 дня назад +4

    Silenced .45ACP with high capacity magazine (13 or more). I think every military pistol should be Silenced, since you never know when you need to be quiet.

    • @grayrecluse7496
      @grayrecluse7496 13 дней назад

      Silenced, doesn't mean silent ... When ever a round break 's ,the sound barrier ,Boom.

    • @deguello66
      @deguello66 13 дней назад

      @grayrecluse7496 this is true. 9mm pistols with suppressors are contradictory in their efficacy. Because 9mm breaks the sound barrier it simply is not silent. There are 9mm subsonic munitions that are the best idea under these circumstances. HOWEVER! That is why I specifically stated .45 ACP caliber. They, by design, are subsonic. Either in pistols or submachine guns they are very quiet. Sometimes the sound of the bullet striking someone is louder than the actual firing!

  • @rajbiswas9077
    @rajbiswas9077 24 дня назад +3

    I wish they showed Makarov and nambu type 14 pistol as well

  • @BillWrightabc
    @BillWrightabc 12 дней назад

    Glad to see you back, miss you on FiF, and understand why you left.

  • @ahandgrenade3640
    @ahandgrenade3640 4 дня назад +1

    I've seen people in the comments who seem to think this show from 2011 was filmed recently.

  • @ilkoderez601
    @ilkoderez601 24 дня назад +5

    Will needs more showtime. All of his shows are awesome!

    • @kevinnorwood8782
      @kevinnorwood8782 24 дня назад

      I was introduced to the man thanks to him being the host of Forged In Fire for the first seven seasons.

  • @mohammedsaysrashid3587
    @mohammedsaysrashid3587 25 дней назад +2

    An informative video about sidearms..video selected several types around the world...showed theirs robustness, accuracy, and firepowers ...thanks

  • @6thmichcav262
    @6thmichcav262 15 дней назад

    2:50 technical error. The standard magazine capacity of the SiG P226 is not 13, it is 15. The standard P228 magazine is 13 (but will also accept larger magazines).

  • @earlshaner4441
    @earlshaner4441 25 дней назад +3

    Outstanding video

  • @lextalionis0
    @lextalionis0 24 дня назад +3

    Nice editing on the PPK. it was clearly out of battery

  • @davidliddle9033
    @davidliddle9033 17 дней назад

    Great video, really enjoyed it👍

  • @reddevilparatrooper
    @reddevilparatrooper 24 дня назад +3

    I like the Sig P226 9mm as my duty pistol for work. Before the Sig I carried a 1911A1 but the company I work for only wants 9mm or .40. I don't like the .40 so I chose the Sig P226 which I already owned.

    • @jason200912
      @jason200912 21 день назад +1

      Bullet technology selection is more important than caliber

    • @reddevilparatrooper
      @reddevilparatrooper 20 дней назад

      @@jason200912 Yes bullet technology has come a long way. I have carried the Federal Hydrashok for a long time too. For my duty rounds I use Speer Gold Dot.

  • @PinaSheep69
    @PinaSheep69 24 дня назад +1

    Miss this guy on Forged in Fire.

  • @nmr6988
    @nmr6988 20 дней назад

    Glock 19 and 42. BUT now carrying the Ruger Security .380 the softest shooting and easiest slide rack. Love it.

  • @butchssurvivorranch360
    @butchssurvivorranch360 24 дня назад +2

    Lovin this content 👌

  • @csonracsonra9962
    @csonracsonra9962 25 дней назад +3

    6:16 Glock 33 baby that's what I carry its small 10 rounds in the mag one in the pipe and it shoots that Sig 357 that has the same ballistic coefficient as a 357 Magnum all in a baby glock

    • @jason200912
      @jason200912 21 день назад

      Ballistic coefficient is kinda useless because at the range to take advantage of that you're only gonna get a small percentage of hit rates

    • @jason200912
      @jason200912 21 день назад

      *useless for conceal pistols, not useless for rifles

  • @Clipgatherer
    @Clipgatherer 24 дня назад +2

    James Bond no longer uses the Walther PPK. In the latest films he has been using a variety of handguns.

    • @uuuultra
      @uuuultra 24 дня назад

      but is it LGBTQ friendly?

    • @podsmpsg1
      @podsmpsg1 24 дня назад

      P99, right?.

  • @marciofelipejustino2563
    @marciofelipejustino2563 25 дней назад +1

    Fenômenal 👏🏽👏🏽

  • @deejayimm
    @deejayimm 25 дней назад +2

    So we just pretend the Borchart doesn't exist?
    These are good fun, but not a replacement for history.

  • @tomb6724
    @tomb6724 25 дней назад +3

    Haha love will willis

  • @Lordestroyer
    @Lordestroyer 22 дня назад +1

    Always remember a revolver will always go “bang.”

    • @JerryEricsson
      @JerryEricsson 18 дней назад

      Not all the time, I had a Colt Trooper Mk IV when I was at the police academy back in the 70's. I bought it new and had used it only to learn how. to operate and carry while on duty as a cop. On the range one day in training, the trigger broke and locked the revolver with the hammer back about half with 3 live .357 mag cartridges in the revolver, having fired 3 rounds. The range officer could not get the gun open to unload, it went to a gunsmith on standby who unloaded it. I sent it back to Colt with a rather nasty letter, they returned it to me before I graduated the Academy repaired and with the slickest trigger I ever had on a revolver. I did carry that gun for a few years before going to a M1911A1 for a carry gun. When I pulled the pin in '93 I had an Astra A100 in .45ACP in my duty rig having carried and qualified with the old gal many times, again I purchased her new and still have her in the original box in my closet, unloaded of course, next to my M1911A1 and Taurus DA .22LR Revolver

  • @codygranrud6212
    @codygranrud6212 22 дня назад +1

    WW is rad dude.

  • @kempofury
    @kempofury 10 дней назад

    I thought the IDF used the Desert Eagle at road blocks to disable the engine blocks of vehicles attempting to charge the barrier or attempt a suicide attack. Has anyone else heard this and do you know if it's true or not??

  • @SuperD00D
    @SuperD00D 16 дней назад +1

    Ah so many people even self proclaimed gun guys don’t know ish about handgun caliber ammo selection when it comes to power. And they just use whatever random ammo when testing them against each other and act like the results apply to every other 9mm/.45/.357 sig/.40 etc. when there are so many differences between each brand and type of bullet, even the same bullet can behave extremely different depending on barrel length.
    9mm is as powerful as .45 in standard pressure. .45 is only sometimes more powerful in +p than 9mm is in +p, but its still not a significant difference. Also, people think .357 sig is more powerful than .40, which is generally somewhat true, but I have an Underwood ammo for .40 that has more energy than ANY .357 sig round, even from Underwood themselves, who make the most powerful factory ammo for any caliber. So .40 is more powerful than .357 sig, period, when the most powerful factory ammo available between .40 and .357 sig is .40, even if it’s only one load, it’s an extremely effective load. It’s the 135 grain .40 jhp from Underwood.
    Even though .45 is not more powerful than 9mm, .45 +p makes a big difference where 9mm +p does not make a huge difference. There IS a noticeable difference, but no more than 100 foot pounds. .45 in +p can DOUBLE the energy, and put it into properly loaded .40 (Underwood) or .357 sig territory.

    • @SuperD00D
      @SuperD00D 16 дней назад +1

      19:39 the last target he cheated and not letting you see where he hit 🤣. I know it’s steel, but still you can see where the bullet hit, lol.

  • @podsmpsg1
    @podsmpsg1 24 дня назад +1

    Navy SEALs and Secret Service now use 9mm. Both Glock. I think the C96 also had 20 round capacity versions too.

    • @Faceplay2
      @Faceplay2 18 дней назад +1

      This video show was clearly filmed like 15 years ago.

    • @podsmpsg1
      @podsmpsg1 18 дней назад

      @@Faceplay2 11.

  • @jason200912
    @jason200912 21 день назад

    The liberator is basically the same as giving a civillian a kitchen knife

  • @reddevilparatrooper
    @reddevilparatrooper 24 дня назад

    Oh Winston Churchill owned a Mauser 1896 too, he carried one as a young cavalry officer in combat in the Sudan until finally captured by the Boers in South Africa. The Chinese called them the Box Cannon which thousands were used and copied by the Chinese.

  • @GreatBigRanz
    @GreatBigRanz 23 дня назад

    2:00 have that gun sit in a tank of Salt water for 30 minutes.

  • @ThickCutOhio
    @ThickCutOhio 24 дня назад

    Cool 😎

  • @requiscatinpace7392
    @requiscatinpace7392 21 день назад

    20:09 This guys an expert because he has a few gun books. He’s from NE England. He’s not allowed to play with guns. Where do they find these people?

  • @massmike11
    @massmike11 24 дня назад +2

    Mentions the 1911 every two minutes but never test it

    • @therealseals
      @therealseals 23 дня назад

      Right! Haha, im not sure if it was cus they already did its own episode or not?🤔

  • @zillsburyy1
    @zillsburyy1 25 дней назад +1

    STEYR & FN are king of pistols

    • @csonracsonra9962
      @csonracsonra9962 25 дней назад

      I beg to differ I'm going to go with Wilson Combat 1911 but let's face it cold came out with the 1911 over 100 years ago and I still can't be beat

    • @bradthackston5217
      @bradthackston5217 25 дней назад

      Nope 1911 or you’re wrong

  • @aaronwoodard4401
    @aaronwoodard4401 25 дней назад +1

    Can’t say I’ve ever seen a leash on a pistol. With that said, to each their own. If you can use it I guess it doesn’t matter does it?

    • @bradthackston5217
      @bradthackston5217 25 дней назад +2

      The 1911 has one I have one from World War Two that’s got the lanyard loop still a lot of them had it cut off keeps you from losing your pistol if you have to drop or get behind cover quick

    • @ryshellso526
      @ryshellso526 24 дня назад +1

      It's from the military... don't wanna lose your issued side-arm...

    • @warlord2pfa
      @warlord2pfa 24 дня назад

      Lanyard is used during water borne ops. Would kinda suck if you dropped your sidearm overboard.

  • @SuperD00D
    @SuperD00D 16 дней назад

    19:39 the last target he cheated and not letting you see where he hit 🤣. I know it’s steel, but still you can see where the bullet hit, lol.

  • @misteraustralian3335
    @misteraustralian3335 22 дня назад

    HK Usp all the way

  • @jyveturkey1894
    @jyveturkey1894 10 дней назад

    HK anyone?

  • @peterreily1490
    @peterreily1490 25 дней назад

    Just stopped at 0:47
    It’ll be the mk23, 226, and 320. Maybe a G17 or G19 in there.
    Will “proper garden tool” Willis Beech

    • @peterreily1490
      @peterreily1490 25 дней назад

      Woah this is an episode from 2005 or 2006. When will Willis was still catching “p&p” San Fran 3 letter viruses.

  • @williamfindspeople4341
    @williamfindspeople4341 24 дня назад

    A lot has changed since the Vietnam War.

  • @rajbiswas9077
    @rajbiswas9077 24 дня назад

    Germans were the first to introduce both semi-automatic pistols and submachine guns in combat.. talking about innovation and cutting-edge weapons. Germans really gone far and out

    • @brittonplowman5288
      @brittonplowman5288 23 дня назад

      They had to try to compensate for there lack of #'s somehow.

  • @csonracsonra9962
    @csonracsonra9962 25 дней назад +2

    2:57 the 226 can fire just by dropping it so f*** it

    • @tristanpedersen9056
      @tristanpedersen9056 25 дней назад +3

      Are you sure you are thinking of the correct pistol?

    • @OllamhDrab
      @OllamhDrab 24 дня назад +3

      @@tristanpedersen9056 I think he's thinking of the what's its face, 320? New stuff.

    • @tristanpedersen9056
      @tristanpedersen9056 24 дня назад +3

      @@OllamhDrab I do believe that is the model yes.

    • @uuuultra
      @uuuultra 24 дня назад +1

      he doesn't know

  • @ProfessorBidoof
    @ProfessorBidoof 25 дней назад +1

    48 min video and 34 seconds in it shows u jamming up that pistol lmao

    • @OhCanadathebest
      @OhCanadathebest 25 дней назад +1

      So what.

    • @ProfessorBidoof
      @ProfessorBidoof 25 дней назад +2

      @@OhCanadathebest Canadian so i guess you don't know how pistols work, you can't own one.

    • @jho7659
      @jho7659 25 дней назад

      ​@@ProfessorBidoofIdt you've ever fired a gun outside of video games if you don't understand that guns can in fact jam

  • @kahunamcd1
    @kahunamcd1 24 дня назад +1

    Haha more like weapons wet! lol

  • @ultrajd
    @ultrajd 24 дня назад

    No self respecting war fighter would EVER call their weapon a “Gun”

  • @paulsapp5573
    @paulsapp5573 13 дней назад

    Riddled with opinion over facts.

  • @mikedavis2969
    @mikedavis2969 24 дня назад +1

    I support the N R A .

    • @uuuultra
      @uuuultra 24 дня назад

      what's the point

  • @user-ef5dw8bl5v
    @user-ef5dw8bl5v 13 дней назад

    Too much man Too much. I couldn't get past the intro. Sorry!?

  • @7slovenia
    @7slovenia 25 дней назад

    first

  • @williamspitzschuh8167
    @williamspitzschuh8167 25 дней назад

    Second lol

    • @uuuultra
      @uuuultra 24 дня назад

      this didn't age well

  • @rnts08
    @rnts08 14 дней назад

    To bad this was filmed like an American soap opera.

  • @patrickmurray9409
    @patrickmurray9409 25 дней назад +1

    I own both,f u atf.

  • @davidhyams2769
    @davidhyams2769 24 дня назад

    Typical American BS. OSS were the forerunners of Spec Ops? Nope! Ever heard of the SAS or SOE? Both active years before OSS was founded. OSS was based on SOE. And even the Rangers was based on the earlier British Commandos who were raiding in Europe before the US entered the war.

    • @podsmpsg1
      @podsmpsg1 24 дня назад +1

      Nobody forced you to watch it. Don't like it, don't watch. You Tube, and internet as a whole, are vast.

    • @spookysockmonkey4605
      @spookysockmonkey4605 23 дня назад

      You mean losing the war???

    • @chrismayo4902
      @chrismayo4902 18 дней назад +1

      Anyone who knows military history knows who came first’ the internet is the internet’ it’s entertainment’ and yea the OSS was modeled after the SOE’ very tough chaps indeed’ cutting edge.

    • @glennsammon4465
      @glennsammon4465 14 дней назад

      most of it was based on the exploits of William E. Fairbirn

  • @danbusey
    @danbusey 21 день назад

    Sorry... this commercial hype production does not belong here. Way out of place.

  • @ausnorman8050
    @ausnorman8050 24 дня назад

    wow... typical USA kids style entertaining docu, all the info they mention you could actually fit into a 5min bit segment but stretched for 50mins for some hot garbage filler BS doco...

    • @uuuultra
      @uuuultra 24 дня назад

      it was made for TV

    • @ausnorman8050
      @ausnorman8050 23 дня назад

      @@uuuultra yes for kids and mentally challenged individuals level of information.