There are supposed super heroes and then there is Christian Craighead. He is absolutely in a class by himself and a true credit to the SAS/SBS and entire special forces communities of all free nations. FLY NAVY!!!
I want to say to Christian Craighead: Thanks for all the great interviews and solid motivational posts and talks. It has a VERY High Impact (Positive) on many including myself. I also wish you well in all endeavors including your seeking US Citizenship which I know that your deep sense of honor and integrity will add much to our Nation. Welcome Home Sir!
well to do what he did is like straight out of a hollywood action movie. one man takes out the bad guys. and rescues so many people. you know the sort of thing a navy seal DREAMS of doing to sell books and make a movie 😂😂😂
What's the problem with the MRO (besides battery usage) that required such an enthusiastic endorsement of the Romeo? I've had my MRO for almost 5 years without issue. I know Hop doesn't enjoy them but I dont share his criticisms. I'm willing to test the 4T at this point but just curious about the MRO hate.
Literally just saw this on the website. I actually kinda like Signature series in a way. More so as an acknowledgement of the individual. For example Craig can’t even own this in his home country. But I see it as an homage to him. Either way I’m 100% buying a Veil Solutions Tomahawk here shortly.
Couple of questions: Is this an only a furniture kit and paint job using standard Son's configuration or does this have unique specs like barrel profile and port size? Does Christian, or a organization of his choice, get any profit from this?
Considering he’s sitting there with him Id say its safe to assume he’s profiting. When it comes to specs I mean everyone has kinda already figured out what works. Its probably exactly what you suspect.
@@awdobsession717 He talked about it on one of the podcast appearances he made earlier this year. I think it might have been on the Unsubscribe podcast, but I honestly don't remember.
Much respect for Christian, my question is does SOLGW produce complete rifles, or do they just assemble rifles from other vendors parts? I can assemble a rifle.
100% assemblers. They don't make anything. Period. Their actual product/service is quality control. Procure the parts, inspect them for tolerances and efficacy then assemble them properly so the finished product doesn't resemble something like PSA's brain damaged chimpanzees put together. Is that worth the premium ? Well... If you can assemble a rifle properly with all the correct tools and supplies, fuck no, not even remotely worth it. Not unless you hate doing it and/or are so busy you can't or won't. Fair warning, my opinions aren't worth shit. .02 cents was generous even before Joeflation.
@@raifsevrence While I get what you're saying, they also doubtlessly have contracts with specific OEMs to make parts to their specs, just like BCM. Nobody would argue a BCM is a bad rifle just because they don't generally make things in house. SOLGW products are often reasonably priced and their warranty is literally the best in the business- The warranty alone makes buying from them worthwhile, even if you could buy the same exact product elsewhere, as is the case with the microbest BCGs.
@@KeterMalkuth They do, yes. At least they say they do. They had Chad Albrecht from SOTOR on their podcast last year. In that episode they addressed a lot of this stuff. Do they get their barrels from Ballistic Advantage ? Yes, but the barrels are made by BA to SOLGW's specs. I specifically list that because it's one of the more common things I see people complain about. I might too regardless of spec etc. For the price of the rifle, I would rather have a Criterion or something else in it than a BA. I don't think SOLGW sells a bad product. In fact, as long as they live up to their mission statement, they might be selling you a better rifle than you could get from a competitor which might be perceived to be in a "higher tier" because they ( purportedly/ostensibly) check every component before they use it and assemble it into a rifle. Even high end stuff can be and sometimes is badly out of spec {cough*KAC*cough*LMT*cough} . Their thing as a company is that very due diligence and expertise to ensure what they send out the door is legit. But, well, I don't personally know. I don't own any of their stuff.
Thanks for the replies, I was just wandering because they sure ask a very high price. For that kind of money one could buy a Geissele or similar for the same dough.
The rarest of pepes. Upper middle class firearms curious individual that wants a complete store bought experience with an appealing aesthetic and doesn't bother considering or worrying about cost or actual value.
Fellas love your work! but we can all agree we need more 6 max content coming out, we all want this cartridge to take over the AR15 world so get to it. Also a 30 round mag needs to happen asap
Does this come with Armani jeans, balaclava and black beard patch? I understand making money and what not but 2399 for a DI 223 is wild lol. Wasn't his rifle a piston gun?
😂you all actually though the 6mm max would take off? Look at firearms history, only rounds made by ammo manufacturers actually last. Never had there been a round made by the firearms producer that has lasted. Just buy a 6mm ARC, made by Hornady. It will be around for several years.
If the us military doesn’t adopt a cartridge I won’t put it in a AR15, or any auto loading rifle. That’s not a dig on the 6MAX. I like to stack my ammunition supply deep. Why? Because firearms are useless without ammunition.
Wow, this guy doesn't have a PC bone in his body. Not only is he getting into the gun culture despite the British government's anti firearms propaganda that they've been aggressively pushing since the late 20th century, but he even added the Rhodie camo to his custom rifle. Every time I come across this man in an unexpected video he always reveals something about himself that makes me respect him even more. Christian Craighead just goes to show how greater we could all be (including those from the unlikeliest of places) if we grabbed ourselves by the balls and also stopped giving too much of a shit about keeping up appearances and acted more authentically. You can tell that he doesn't give a single shit if liberal people/commieservatives in England think he's a "gun nut" or a "racist". Good on him.
They are not marketing it to you if they are not willing to sell it you man… if you live in a communist state like NY or CA then no, you can’t have any of them.
Pin and welded muzzle device is a BIG FAIL!!! You should have went with a 16 inch barrel so people could put whatever muzzle device that they wanted on it!!!
I have a feeling that because they're shooters themselves, they realize there's a high likelihood that people may just end up replacing grip, stock, safeties, triggers, etc. to whatever they want. That being the case, having a uniquely painted Rhodesian inspired magpul grip and stock may be more difficult to sell or put on another, say... all black ar, hypothetically. You and I know good and well that shouldn't matter and they can be painted over, but in the secondhand market most buyers would rather buy brand new than pay extra for cerakoted products they would intend to cover up. As far as the mag goes, again, these rifles are intended for shooters, so having just 1 mag match with 3-6 other mismatched mags on a carrier or belt that will be used in matches or practical use doesn't make much sense as most don't care so much what their mags look like in use, making it more time and supplies to paint mags for every ob1 rifle built. Leaving them as is leaves the owner more options. That's thinking of the customer
Gonna flame out just like all the other rifles you done like this. Garand, Sage, Veil. It’s just an SOLGW rifle. Why anyone would buy one of these when they cost more than a Super Duty, DD, American MFG, or LWRC blows my mind.
Why TF is this not full ambi? How is any company justifying a 2500$ rifle in 2024 that does not come with ambi bolt catch atleat? SOLGW literally collabs with FCD for ambi lower.
I'd enjoy seeing how Mr. Craighead would set up this rifle.
That’s what I thought this was gunna be
That’s the ONLY interesting idea here Lol 😂
You did see how he set up his rifle in the clips of him running and gunning on the outdoor range…🤦♂️
Administrative Results did a video about that.
Armani jeans for your gun belt, of course
Christian Craighead, ran towards danger without knowing what was waiting for him. A true hero!
There are supposed super heroes and then there is Christian Craighead. He is absolutely in a class by himself and a true credit to the SAS/SBS and entire special forces communities of all free nations. FLY NAVY!!!
Much respect for this man. With his history, it dont matter if you range warriors think it's cringe.
I met Chris Craighead at SHOT Show, guy is genuinely a super good dude.
That's awesome, it would be an honor to meet him
yep hes a true Brit.
@@RansomeDavisHe’s a true Texan now, the Brit’s as much as disowned him unfortunately
I want to say to Christian Craighead: Thanks for all the great interviews and solid motivational posts and talks. It has a VERY High Impact (Positive) on many including myself. I also wish you well in all endeavors including your seeking US Citizenship which I know that your deep sense of honor and integrity will add much to our Nation. Welcome Home Sir!
Great to see US and UK guys working together outside our Military alliance 👍🇬🇧 🇺🇸 ❤
Amen!
Awesome looking build. Wonderful to see this hero get a signature SOLGW rifle build. If anyone deserves it, it’s him
well to do what he did is like straight out of a hollywood action movie. one man takes out the bad guys. and rescues so many people. you know the sort of thing a navy seal DREAMS of doing to sell books and make a movie 😂😂😂
Amazing. Mr. Craighead is a hero to me.
To me too mate!
I also enjoyed that you collaborated with Christian craighead
The OB1. Awesome tribute to a hero! Impressive idea Mike.
Bought a Romeo 4T because of this man. Such a massive fucking upgrade over my Trijicon MRO Patrol. I’m sold on SIGs premium US assembled optics.
What's the problem with the MRO (besides battery usage) that required such an enthusiastic endorsement of the Romeo? I've had my MRO for almost 5 years without issue. I know Hop doesn't enjoy them but I dont share his criticisms.
I'm willing to test the 4T at this point but just curious about the MRO hate.
The collab we never knew we needed 🙌🏽
So, is that kinda like a Solution to a problem that never existed?
I’m very happy with my S&W Magpul edition factory standard for $800 out the door. 😀
Excellent guy to collaborate with.
Mike, please consider an option to do this “clone correct” w the Romeo 4T and Balaclava 😉
The Kommando Store's version will have to do. Arc'teryx doesn't sell the Leaf stuff to civilians anymore.
What a awesome gun. Rhodesian camo is one of my favourites, I love it.
That looks amazing! And Christian is a legend. What a great collaboration!
The sage dynamics 12.7 rifle was still the coolest signature gun out there by any company.
I really really like the rifle!
I wish all the best to Mr. Craighead and God speed.
Such a cool set up.
Real Life Luke Skywalker. That dude is legendary.
In a way, but more like Obi-Wan since he is a master and a teacher.
Solid set up for a champion of a man...
I think Obi has been on every podcast in the west
Literally just saw this on the website.
I actually kinda like Signature series in a way. More so as an acknowledgement of the individual.
For example Craig can’t even own this in his home country. But I see it as an homage to him.
Either way I’m 100% buying a Veil Solutions Tomahawk here shortly.
What stock is that at the 1:15 mark? Haven't seen it before, but it looks like the cousin of the Magpul UBR.
Freaking sweet ass rifle!!
Couple of questions:
Is this an only a furniture kit and paint job using standard Son's configuration or does this have unique specs like barrel profile and port size?
Does Christian, or a organization of his choice, get any profit from this?
Considering he’s sitting there with him Id say its safe to assume he’s profiting. When it comes to specs I mean everyone has kinda already figured out what works. Its probably exactly what you suspect.
That’s a super dope rifle!
Not to change the subject but can we please get a 6mm max update?
I would greatly wish i could meet christian man that would be Awesome
Piece of art right there 👌
Can’t planning getting one I the SOLGW/VEIL SOLUTIONS RIFLE ITS SWWWEEEEET, great rifle shoots smooth
My question: Is there a .308 model?
uhhh i need that camo pattern!
I want the lower tho for the black bear symbol hatchet and flint is that broad sword upper or regular?
Its to bad if he goes to his home country he is not allowed to have the rifle! Does he live here?
If there’s a will there’s a way
AS far as I am aware, based on podcast appearances, he has renounced his UK citizenship and is now an American citizen.
@@raifsevrenceor he likely has dual citizenship… no reason to “renounce” his home country
@@awdobsession717 He talked about it on one of the podcast appearances he made earlier this year. I think it might have been on the Unsubscribe podcast, but I honestly don't remember.
Much respect for Christian, my question is does SOLGW produce complete rifles, or do they just assemble rifles from other vendors parts? I can assemble a rifle.
100% assemblers. They don't make anything. Period. Their actual product/service is quality control. Procure the parts, inspect them for tolerances and efficacy then assemble them properly so the finished product doesn't resemble something like PSA's brain damaged chimpanzees put together.
Is that worth the premium ? Well...
If you can assemble a rifle properly with all the correct tools and supplies, fuck no, not even remotely worth it. Not unless you hate doing it and/or are so busy you can't or won't.
Fair warning, my opinions aren't worth shit. .02 cents was generous even before Joeflation.
@@raifsevrence While I get what you're saying, they also doubtlessly have contracts with specific OEMs to make parts to their specs, just like BCM. Nobody would argue a BCM is a bad rifle just because they don't generally make things in house. SOLGW products are often reasonably priced and their warranty is literally the best in the business- The warranty alone makes buying from them worthwhile, even if you could buy the same exact product elsewhere, as is the case with the microbest BCGs.
@@KeterMalkuth They do, yes. At least they say they do. They had Chad Albrecht from SOTOR on their podcast last year. In that episode they addressed a lot of this stuff.
Do they get their barrels from Ballistic Advantage ? Yes, but the barrels are made by BA to SOLGW's specs. I specifically list that because it's one of the more common things I see people complain about. I might too regardless of spec etc. For the price of the rifle, I would rather have a Criterion or something else in it than a BA.
I don't think SOLGW sells a bad product. In fact, as long as they live up to their mission statement, they might be selling you a better rifle than you could get from a competitor which might be perceived to be in a "higher tier" because they ( purportedly/ostensibly) check every component before they use it and assemble it into a rifle.
Even high end stuff can be and sometimes is badly out of spec {cough*KAC*cough*LMT*cough} .
Their thing as a company is that very due diligence and expertise to ensure what they send out the door is legit.
But, well, I don't personally know. I don't own any of their stuff.
@@raifsevrenceagree 💯
Thanks for the replies, I was just wandering because they sure ask a very high price. For that kind of money one could buy a Geissele or similar for the same dough.
Rhodesian is actually a great camo for Texas. Texas has a very similar environment to Africa
Are their stencils out there that someone could use to simulate the camo with a rattlecan
Legend! I might have to camo paint my SOLGW 13.7 to match!
I dunno the sage edition 12.5 is pretty sick it's the only one off I've seen them produce that i wouldn't mind owning
So a SoLGW rifle with a premium pricetag paintjob? I like the work you guys do in general, but who is this for?
The rarest of pepes. Upper middle class firearms curious individual that wants a complete store bought experience with an appealing aesthetic and doesn't bother considering or worrying about cost or actual value.
Obviously not you
Retard people with too much money
Will the lower be available for sale?
Fellas love your work! but we can all agree we need more 6 max content coming out, we all want this cartridge to take over the AR15 world so get to it. Also a 30 round mag needs to happen asap
Like the Rhodesian Style cam
Does this come with Armani jeans, balaclava and black beard patch? I understand making money and what not but 2399 for a DI 223 is wild lol. Wasn't his rifle a piston gun?
OB-1? OB-One. OB-Wan… OB-Wan-Nairobi…!! Got it!🤠
When will this be available?
Please dont abandon 6mm Max yall
I know! I dont know whats going on with the 6mm max
😂you all actually though the 6mm max would take off? Look at firearms history, only rounds made by ammo manufacturers actually last. Never had there been a round made by the firearms producer that has lasted. Just buy a 6mm ARC, made by Hornady. It will be around for several years.
lmfaooooooo imagine
If the us military doesn’t adopt a cartridge I won’t put it in a AR15, or any auto loading rifle. That’s not a dig on the 6MAX. I like to stack my ammunition supply deep. Why? Because firearms are useless without ammunition.
MID ??? 5 years its been, I was told mid, sucks,, I build with the mid and always will, THANKS for the vid,, cheers to the mid..
? Huh 😂
This is badass!!! Really had my heart set on an 11.5 for duty use. I'm torn now...thanks SOLGW
I'm not a fan of suppressor specific muzzle devices. I'd rather choose my own even if it means buying the upper and lower separately.
So like......Can i buy one?
Awesome 🤩
Rhodesian brush stroke is awesome
That is cool AF👍 The camo would work awesome here in Michigan in all 4 seasons actually..
Would love to have one unfortunately I now live behind a damn curtain
Nice CWC too.
556?
It is a good looking weapon system😎
Cool blaster.
Nice! I like it.
Wow, this guy doesn't have a PC bone in his body. Not only is he getting into the gun culture despite the British government's anti firearms propaganda that they've been aggressively pushing since the late 20th century, but he even added the Rhodie camo to his custom rifle. Every time I come across this man in an unexpected video he always reveals something about himself that makes me respect him even more. Christian Craighead just goes to show how greater we could all be (including those from the unlikeliest of places) if we grabbed ourselves by the balls and also stopped giving too much of a shit about keeping up appearances and acted more authentically. You can tell that he doesn't give a single shit if liberal people/commieservatives in England think he's a "gun nut" or a "racist". Good on him.
He's a traitor. I hope his children don't get into one of your Special School Events.
We say Zimbabwe now don't we? Do we?
The camo pattern was being used before Zimbabwe existed, so Rhodesian is technically correct, I suppose?
@@engineer6250 Movie reference? Blood Diamond? sigh...(ssmh)
remember when some company built mike jones a special rifle
Sick gun for shore
i wish i could just get the handguard
Nairobi Won Kenobi?
Respect 🫡
So dope
Craig should have worn an 1812 t-shirt
Man bad ass upper
I'd love to see some more developments on big bore AR15s. Specially the magazines.
1:20 oh no, Obi-Wan Nairobi bridged his optic...Redditors are in shambles 😂
I think he thinks the rail is one with the upper? Like LMT
Right? Reddit going nuts
A special forces operator, trademarking a weapon camo is peak Military Industrial Complex.
Im not knocking it. But war really is a business.
I'm glad this Warrior decided to collab with an awesome Texas company like SOLGW. These rifles are legit.
🎒🔫
Chris, Welcome to our great state!
Traitor.
take my money!
It's OBI-WAN!!!!!!!!😮
Can I get one?
They are not marketing it to you if they are not willing to sell it you man… if you live in a communist state like NY or CA then no, you can’t have any of them.
Pin and welded muzzle device is a BIG FAIL!!! You should have went with a 16 inch barrel so people could put whatever muzzle device that they wanted on it!!!
Yeah that’s not giving much for options
Cc, the real deal.
Nah Desert Tech Wolverine( MDR X) .308 over can Canon under...
Obi One should know
FFS SAS, Just let this man write the book! Let this hero get his dues.
Same with the Scottish guy. Colin McClaughlan. He has been in some legendary scrapes aswell.
I think it's the Ministry of Defense rather than the SAS that wont let him release the book.
Craighead Kenya mission is Biblical proportions
Is it cringe? Or is it cool to have standardized variation.
Should have painted the furniture and a mag with it.
I have a feeling that because they're shooters themselves, they realize there's a high likelihood that people may just end up replacing grip, stock, safeties, triggers, etc. to whatever they want. That being the case, having a uniquely painted Rhodesian inspired magpul grip and stock may be more difficult to sell or put on another, say... all black ar, hypothetically. You and I know good and well that shouldn't matter and they can be painted over, but in the secondhand market most buyers would rather buy brand new than pay extra for cerakoted products they would intend to cover up.
As far as the mag goes, again, these rifles are intended for shooters, so having just 1 mag match with 3-6 other mismatched mags on a carrier or belt that will be used in matches or practical use doesn't make much sense as most don't care so much what their mags look like in use, making it more time and supplies to paint mags for every ob1 rifle built.
Leaving them as is leaves the owner more options.
That's thinking of the customer
Who Dares Wins
boys, what hear protectors are those?
COOL
We can all agree that “Signature” rifles are cringe.
With you 100%!!
Not at all.
Usually.
@@shawnpatten6515Lol…. Bruh it has a pirate flag on it… it’ll go perfect with a grunt style shirt 😂
Yur reddot scope ain’t gotsa ronin dragun on it?
Gonna flame out just like all the other rifles you done like this. Garand, Sage, Veil. It’s just an SOLGW rifle. Why anyone would buy one of these when they cost more than a Super Duty, DD, American MFG, or LWRC blows my mind.
By the way, Eurooptic has Super Duty 11.5 for 1700 right now. I think they have 10.3 and 14.5 as well.
@@PeasantKing-od5lgis there sales tax on europtic?
@@PeasantKing-od5lgobscenity how much a rifle goes for.
Why TF is this not full ambi? How is any company justifying a 2500$ rifle in 2024 that does not come with ambi bolt catch atleat?
SOLGW literally collabs with FCD for ambi lower.
Cool
GSTK.
The one and only, blade. Waho Mohammad.
That’ll be $4000.00 please
Take my money