There's tons of ammo people are just holding it back don't let people make you think there's really a shortage plus you can still order some ammo as well
I bought a type A rifle a few years back and absolutely love it. I have the “base” model and have nothing bad to say. Your review is spot on about these rifles and this company.
Type A / BG Defense is located in my home state of Michigan, in Grand Rapids. Also, Eotech is located in Ann Arbor Michigan. I own the very same 11.5” Pro pistol in 5.56 with a Law Tactical folder. Mine is all black. Best AR I’ve ever owned. Thanks for reviewing this firearm. Great company as well.
I own a Saint Victor outfitted with Holosun, Magpul, and Olight. I was doing more research of AR brands for my bro-in-law for his first AR and for my Top 5 pick for ARs over $2K, Type A made the list. I'm so happy I found the Type A and more happy to see that they're based in Michigan. A proud Detroiter born and raised.
Im in between GR and Ann Arbor I completely forgot the Eotech is so close to me lol JaegerWerks is also in Kalamazoo id stop by there if you are close.
I've owned one for over a year now and shoot it a lot. Best AR I've ever shot or owned. I always recommend them to people that are looking for a new rifle. I'm glad to see them getting more traction in the community. I wish them nothing but continued success.
I have both LWRCI and a Type A. Have had the LWRCI for about 6 years, and the Type A for 3 years. They are both really top notch. I’m still running the stick trigger in the Type A and have no plans to change it out even though I bought a trigger the same day I ordered the gun. I have dealt with customer service at both places too and had excellent service at both. Totally unbiased as I paid retail minus negotiation for both rifles. Almost forgot. The TypeA brake is no joke. Even on the super light 450 bushmaster it’s very effective. Out of many AR’s in several calibers the Type A is a fantastic choice and really a bargain for the quality.
I've meet and worked with the owners of BG Defense. They are awesome guys and have great customer service. The company goes out of their way to help their customers and people in the community.
Does anyone else see what I see?..Best way to disarm us is to cut off our ammo supply and wait for us to waste our reserves plinking... Quit shootin at cans patriots, we won't be able to stand up and fight for our constitutional freedom (reason for 2A) with empty guns! Dry-fire training isn't as much fun, I know, but the muscle memory is the most important part of proper training. Recoil response is important as well, but once you understand the fundamentals of accuracy, you'll be alright after firing a few well spent rounds at any tyrannical threats.
@@DaMintyFresh1 I always heard in my area (rural part of VA, one of the 2a sanctuaries) that everybody was heavily armed and well stocked. Well now that I'm getting to know people more "well stocked" apparently means 300 rounds of loose ammo in a range box. Seems like nobody is willing to budget and quit eating out 3 times a week. Not gonna lie that kind of makes me nervous (I'm sure there are people who make my supply look pitiful or I keep telling myself that anyways)
Had a Type-A from BG for a couple years now. Best AR I've ever shot. Good dudes to work with, and like the video says, it's almost entirely made in-house in western Michigan.
I have a LVRC, all I did to it was add a CCO. I love it, its the flattest AR I've ever ran and its in tungsten grey. But this is nice, even with the EOTECH. I want a 300 blkout with a can in OD.
A friend of mine bought a bg defense ar before they became type a and the gas block walked itself off the barrel and became a single shot. It didn’t have a pinned or dimpled barrel to keep it in place. He also went to change their trigger and the pin location was so off that a Geissele trigger couldn’t be installed. I hope they’ve become better since then.
Cool to see these guys get some recognition. My LGS always gets them in, got to do a demo day and meet a few of them, and I have a 9mm one and love it. Awesome customer service definitely getting one of their contractor ones soon.
Very nicely done, Chief. Well thought out, great points were covered (self-proclaimed trigger snob as well; the GA 3-gun flatbow is where it's at for me) and lastly, thank you, thank you, thank you for running your own ad in the lower third of this video. UA-cam has lost their minds lately with ads. Yes, I would've tolerated more, but the fact you did what you did compels me to offer my gratitude. All the best- Devin S. Castor
Just picked up a 13.7 build from them today in ODG and FDE furniture looking forward to getting my hands on it, spoke to them Customer service is awesome, thank you for the review it helped me make up my mind.
Thanks for the video it helped with making my decision between Radian, Triarch, and Type A. Got my 11.5 contractor being built out and hopefully arriving soon. Thanks for putting out quality content :)
The ADM 13.9 with Radian hardware and Criterion “core” barrel pinned and welded surefire warcomp ...top notch...I’ve been trying to pick one up BUT you can’t even make an order for another month. 😭
I have 3 Type As. And a fourth on order. You will not be disappointed. The quality, reliability, astetics, customer service are incredible. I own Noveskes, PWS, Headdown, Ill put the Type A with all those.
@@abolishtheatfandrepealthen6014 let me know how to do that bc Chad doesn't list an email anywhere, disabled messages on IG and FB...never responds to comments on UA-cam or IG...so....how TF do you get in touch with him lol
Looks like they’re using Superlative Arms adjustable gas blocks which are hands down the best. The “bleed off” system prevents the carbon lockup that you run into with other restrictive gas blocks. Props to them.
@@rifleshooterchannel208 yeah for a go to war type rifle I would stay with a fixed block all day. And honestly if the gas port is drilled to a proper and appropriate size then you shouldn’t need it. But if there’s one gas block to use it would be Superlative Arms.
I live in Michigan and see them for sale in a few gun shops. I haven't had a chance to try one out myself yet. Competition in the market for good quality AR's is good.
Thank you Craig for this video! Doing comparisons to bigger, more well known companies. I believe what your saying about the smaller companies and the sweet spot. I’m ready to bring a pew pew into my home and your review has sold me.
I’m no stranger to buying expensive things but to me I feel like you get a really good rifle when you buy or build for around the $1k price range...sure sometimes the more you spend they better quality you get but not always once you hit a certain price tag. Here you’re not just getting a great rifle but you’re also getting the reputation so that’s included in the price as well lol
Most of these rifles are entering the price of better 5.56 rifles. at the end of the day its just an ar with a nice barrel and gas system, if dropping 2k might as well get a scar or tavor
Savior double gun bags are amazing. I’ve personally used the back-straps and they are super comfortable on a hike. Made in China, wish they were made here, I would pay $300 for a 42” bag if it were made here to the same quality.
I'd love to see you do a review of the POF Renegade plus. Another company that makes a lot in house, has an adjustable gas block and some other cool proprietary stuff. Loved the video... you've found another subscriber!
I used to work for a firearm manufacturer named Trojan Firearms, and they were much like Type-A. Full disclosure I worked for the parent company managing the sales and ATF compliance and we parted ways due to difference of opinion on operations. But the actual firearm brand was also a machine shop that decided to make a gun, instead of a gun maker learning how to machine. The flagship gun is the “Helen” and is more of a 3 gun rifle than a combat firearm. But at about 5.5 lbs with a 5.75oz BCG, light weight buffer system, huge 3 port muzzle device, and adjustable gas block, it’s one of the softest shooting AR rifles I’ve ever run. Trojan Firearms makes their own adjustable triggers too which are extremely nice. On the Helen it would be easier to list the things they don’t make. Barrel, magazine, grip, stock, buffer tube, buffer spring, lightweight buffer, spring kit. They make just about everything else in house from blocks of metal. I actually had a hand in developing their “chimera” ambi safety, which allows you to set it up for either a right or left handed shooter; so that you thumb the safety down to fire, and finger the safety down to safe with your trigger finger. With the levers adjusted 90* offset, when you go to fire, the lever under your trigger finger lifts forward and up, completely out of the way. I use these safety selectors on all my builds. They also build a “duty” rifle called the WALL, but truth be told. When I left they still hadn’t really done anything significant to make it stand out from the rest of the over saturated market in terms of features. It’s a small company in need of market exposure, might be worth seeing if you can get your hands on a HELEN to put through a course of fire and see what you think.
You even gave the "Dad advice" at the end like Garand Thumb. LOL. I don't mind you cloning Garand Thumb, because at least you both put out quality content
This reminds me of another company most haven't heard about, Wolfpack Armory (WPA). I'd say this is higher tier than them, but have (well had) the same boutique feel. Your assessment of how Type A will loose that feel as they grow in popularity is accurate in my opinion. WPA has been watered down since the pandemic and gun/ammo purchase surge. I ordered a custom build in 300Blk from Wolfpack around May of 2020. At the time, they offered 27 different barrels ranging in 6 available calibers (including 450 Bushmaster), length, and different material such as carbon fiber. Since then, if you go custom with them you only have 8 barrel options and can only choose between 5.56 and 300 Blk. They are struggling to keep up with demand it seems and had to cut down on custom options to keep up. I hope Type A does not meet that same fate, but again, your assessment that it's likely is probably very accurate.
$1800-$1900 WITH BUIS, WITH OPTIC using military discount. This build covers you FROM CQB to 600 meters. 10.3" mk18s have confirmed kills out to 600 meters. I built this myself as you save alot doing that. I have yet to find better versatility and lethality in one tool. -Aero Precision ambidextrous lower (best ambi lower out there, you can lock or release the bolt with it) -Aero Precision enhanced upper (best upper as the extra material that interfaces with the hand guard eliminates POI shift when resting the hand guard, preventing inflection on the barrel nut to the barrel) -Aero Precision enhanced hand guard (larger diameter handguard allows recessed supressor or blast forward device INSIDE the hand guard, this also allows more property to get a good grip as well as allows more air around the barrel. You have to REALLY cook that barrel for it to be too hot, all these skinny hand guards are too hot after two mags...) I chose the 15" for my 11.5" pistol build. -Columbia River Arms 416R 11.5" 1:7 P3 polygonal rifled barrel. (Shortest barrel id use, velocity is king! This pushes 77 grain OTM 2500fps! Better BC due to the way the rifling engages the bullet. Higher velocity due to a better seal around the bullet. Sub MOA WITH 77 Gr TOM.) -JP Enterprises flash hider (best flash hider on the market, yes it even works 100% on 11.5") -BFD XL Blast forward device (handles blast up to 7mm Magnum, keeps blast forward which is great for home defense and when low on ground you don't blast shit in your eyes) -Seekins adjustable gas block (self explanatory, best simple AGB out there, do NOT buy superlative, you waste velocity pissing gas out the block) -Larue Tactical trigger (pick one, 1 or 2 stage you can't go wrong. The best trigger for the money, I own $250 triggers and this one is right up with the best) -Shooting Innovations captured buffer system (these guys were making these before JP Enterprises. Works better and comes with multiple springs to tune it. This is a two stage buffer system vice JPs single stage) -Fail Zero Lightweight BCG (best lightweight BCG for AR pistols, you NEED some weight as the lighter ones will not work properly, trust me I went through all of them including the full titanium ones, rifles can use a lighter BCG) -SBA3 pistol brace (self explanatory, this and SBA4 are the best) -Magpul 45 degree offset iron sights (best on the market, made of STEEL, not polymer. Tough as nails) -Primary Arms 1-6x Raptor first focal plane LPVO (if you don't know these by now and hiw great they are you need to move out from under your rock! As stated by a USMC rangemaster, A $3000 reticle in a $300 optic. Really nice glass, very quick accurate ranging!) -Magpul MS4 Dual QD Sling Gen 2 (single and two point sling in one, very tough and versital) Other items: Aero Precision ambi charging handle, Magpul k2+ pistol grip WITH oil bottle Insert, Aero Precision ultralight 30mm scope mount, KNS hammer/trigger pins, Phase 5 sloped QD endplate, Magpul AFG-2 foregrip, Magpul gen 3 mags. THIS, is Gucci! Every thing else is walmart! 😁
That sounds like a bad a%% build . gucci yep . but is the guy behind it gucci or a sergeant York. Lol i kid . just venting my envy . i own a (walmart) stag lefty.
@@geraldhoskins2021 they all shoot and all have a standard toughness. What you pay for is extra detail for accuracy and options for ease of life. Just remember mil spec isn’t THE standard, it’s the BASE standard. Work your way up if you have to or save for an all out purchase.
Fail Zero is poorly built junk with Chinese carrier key screws and a finish that flakes off with moderate usage and locks the gun up tight. Adjustable gas blocks are crutches to fix poorly built rifles. As soon as I see either of them on an AR, I know the gun is a range toy. Also Wuhan made optic 😂😂😂
@@rifleshooterchannel208 that’s an awful strong opinion with no facts to back it up. I have yet to have any issues with what you’re describing. The finish has been strong from the get go. Adjustable gas blocks are NOT crutches. Anyone who knows anything about ARs knows EVERY AR is over gassed to high hell with a non adjustable gas block. The only other way to counter the excess gas slamming the bolt back is a other than mil-spec buffer/spring combo. Either way you’re TUNING it. I prefer a higher velocity than wasting it chucking the bolt back harder than necessary. You may like sub par ballistic performance, I on the other hand do not. Velocity is king for the AR so when I built mine I maximize it as much as I can be it either my rifle or pistol builds. These range toys as you dub them are all sub MOA family defenders. They stand at the ready at both sides of the bed. Chinese made, yes but what now a days is PURELY American made. NOTHING! Everything has something/ some part made or assembled elsewhere. Show me another lifetime warrantied optic that can range out to 600 yards accurately within SECONDS. You can’t. In my 20 years of military service I would definitely have run this without fear of durability or accuracy issues. I’m not impressed with your “I mow my grass with my mouth” approach.
@@Spushed Everything you just said is bullshit. Proof that *all* ARs are overgassed? KAC is overgassed to you? 😂 Also Fail Zero has been proven to be junk by subject matter experts, even Instructor Chad right here on UA-cam has an extensive overview of why the bolts are so bad. What do your carrier key screws say, by the way? Also my ACOG ranges to 600 just fine 🤷🏿♂️ Not to mention the reticle BDC in your airsoft optic is totally worthless considering it is in no way properly matched to your barrel length with your OTM load.
Great video ty this helped a lot for me deciding to purchase one of their rifles. By far one of the most detailed videos I've seen about a firearm I've seen. Great honest review.
@@ultraspank8479 sorry didn't see this. Yea. They'll take a deposit and they will call you back for the other half when the gun is built and ready to ship
I’ve literally been emailing Brandon the last few days. About to pull the trigger on this one... So glad you came with a new video especially on them. That last extra confidence boost.
I would argue that these rifles are better than Daniel defense, better quality, better customer service, lower price, and honestly so much better looking, having shot both I ended up buying the BG just because it was the most enjoyable
For a first time gun owners should I go for the more expensive higher profile rifles like this or should I just get one of the cheaper ones? This company being based out of Michigan makes me want to support it more
A lot of people talk shit about psa but psa makes great products most people that talk shit just heard from somebody’s brothers cousins daddy’s friends son had one that jammed, but are they DD noveski or f1? No but for the average man that’s not gonna shoot 30k rounds a year they are great rifles for the money
Great video, a few points. 1. You don’t need an adjustable gas block if you’re running OSS cans. 2. Checkout Wilson Combat ARs. Their in stock, not well known and top tier. They build all their own stuff too.
Ordered mine yesterday. Went with the MK2-12.5” Pro 300BLK in Bazooka green. Fucking wait time is 8 months due to the worldwide aluminum shortage. Only upside to that is I may as well buy a can for it, should get the stamp back around the same time as the gun.
The next review should be the ever elusive Hodge series of rifles. They have an excellent reputation in the .mil circle and from first hand experience are more than worth it.
@Kyle Wiech I have been chasing Hodge for a while now. Only have seen barrels in stock since and usually go very fast. I talked to a friend who has shot one, and he believes his KAC shoots better. He thought it was a bit over gassed like a DD. I still want the 12.5 Mod 2 because I don't have anything shorter than 14.5.
"A" Always Stands For "Over Priced"!!! It Won't Do Any More Or Less Than A PSA AR15!!! They All Go Bang And Are Both Semiautomatic Civilian Rifles! It All Comes Down To What You're Willing To Pay, Personal Preference And Bragging Rights! ✌️
@@joesinegal8167 😂😂😂😂brother I said the same thing just built a nice PSA accesories ammo and all sub 700$. Unless its something new or a novelty to me I don't drop top $
@@joesinegal8167 At the last 2 day rifle class I was at, a husband, wife, and daughter all ran budget ARs, all three of them went down. I guess for plinking they are ok, but saying the are the same isn't true.
At this level all of the Ars from Colt,Bcm,DD ect will take a licking and keep on kicking ass.Personal preference is all there is between the Ars at this level.Pick one and train.
Damn Jake that intro is eff’n BOSS!! It’s like you got a chorus of battle angels singing hymns of your struggle against the evil villainy of steel targets. Yeah I’m 5 beers into a 6 pack and commenting early. Looks like a badass rifle. Bought another firearm 3 days ago and promised my wife our bank account is a gun free zone for the reminder of 2020...
Nah man I meant it. I’m not buying anymore guns this year. I made no such promise about: plate carrier, armor, ammo, mags, knives, sights, holsters, slings, optics, weapon lights, or nods though...
thumbs red-headed step brother but outdoor version with "thumbly" advice. gun sounds great. however, the scanning plate is a no-go for this guy. whos really going to send their gun in for repairs? for me, thats part of the enjoyment of this platform is theyre easy to work on because all brands are relatively the same, just different materials and price points. jmho.
Yeah man there's a lot of people who like to argue over triggers, handguards, and other components but have no idea they're all made in the same facilities and just rebranded... The same can be said about optics as well. LOL I get a good kick out of that at times. I'm just getting to the older videos after finding yalls channel a couple months ago really digging it guys!!! This rife is insane especially for the price I've dropped several thousand dollars into builds and on factory rigs so even if these are around say $3k it would be a good deal...
Pro or contractor model? I’m looking to 12.5 with my OSS 556 suppressor. Usually have DI, but am curious about the piston. Any experience you can share?
@@J0n.M I purchased the DI pro model. I would’ve gotten the contractor piston driven one if I could run it suppressed, but since I live in the commie state of Illinois I cant get a suppressor. However the pro has an adjustable gas block so I’m sure it’d be nice to shoot suppressed as well. The muzzle brake they put on it makes it shoot so flat, it pretty much just hovers in place when rapid firing.
@@rpuentes17 picked up a 10.5 base model and put on as OSS flash hider and ran it with the OSS 556Ti. Very flat and no gas in my face. Would’ve preferred a 12.5, but the way things are now...who knows when it’ll be available. Appreciate ur info!
I'd stick with the DI versions mainly bc the AR platform was designed for that system. I've had a piston driven ar and it was nice but I think the DI shoots better when tuned correctly. Just my opinion whether or not you agree that's fine. Everyone has their own opinions
I wasn't even going to click on it but I watched the intro and saw how flat you where shooting(no volume... thought this guy has a badass grip) so, 20 minutes later...im gonna get another bourbon and watch the rest🇺🇸
I have a 14.5 urgi I built using a colt upper\bcg, BA mid length barrel, surefire 3 prong, geissele mk16 smr, airborne charging handle, bp gas block, super 42 buffer and super precision 1.93 mount. This thing fucks. It's gonna be even better once I get my 11.5 geissele barrel and my sandman k gets out of jail
@@rampantcolt yep I got mine from primary. It is a steep price for sure but I wanted to get a top tier "pistol" before this crazy election happened. No regrets at all.
Seems like a quality system. I'll keep my eye out at my local range for it or if I ever get the chance to fire it someplace else. Because you got to test it out yourself.👍🏻
Literally the best no bullshit AR video ever. I was sad it ended. 40 minutes was no enough with this dude. BTW, that means by the way...Weed is good! Got it!
Damn they're that expensive and they don't even throw in some iron sights. Ah well if you're spending:$1,800 on a pistol, or rifle you can probably get some irons no problem.
I wonder how much Magpul paid all these gun manufacturers to stop putting irons on their weapons. If you look back at weapons like the M1 Garand, or the MP5, they used to have awesome sights. I guess nobody cares about the poor irons anymore... I feel just like the irons, forgotten and unwanted 😪
As a builder I would never buy one, but it does look like a sweet rifle🇺🇸🇺🇸. That cerakote over anodizing is nice, colors do give it great “sex appeal”. Lower, upper and handguard are nice looking...if they did a builders set I’d be interested.
At this point in time, ammo is a bigger flex than any premium AR
gunsnmammons truth. Nice gun though
Haha it’s tough out there
@@1911syndicate that’s why people should always have rifles in 7.62x39 and 308. Ammo is easily found for both currently.
@@bcjdwbiernfjherwfbowfib 5.45 has been easy to find
There's tons of ammo people are just holding it back don't let people make you think there's really a shortage plus you can still order some ammo as well
What is this, Ginger Thumb?
Haha pretty good
Thats a good one lol
Worse, southpaw ginger thumb...the most soulless. He's a leftist...
If you ever dis on daddy again you're gonna get shat on by the poop squad. Be warned ye heathen. Lol
@@Spushed DONT YOU COME AT US LEFTIES LIKE THAT! lol 😂
I bought a type A rifle a few years back and absolutely love it. I have the “base” model and have nothing bad to say. Your review is spot on about these rifles and this company.
Great to hear!
Where did you buy it?
Type A / BG Defense is located in my home state of Michigan, in Grand Rapids. Also, Eotech is located in Ann Arbor Michigan. I own the very same 11.5” Pro pistol in 5.56 with a Law Tactical folder. Mine is all black. Best AR I’ve ever owned. Thanks for reviewing this firearm. Great company as well.
🤙🏻🍻
Grand Rapids in the house!!!
I own a Saint Victor outfitted with Holosun, Magpul, and Olight. I was doing more research of AR brands for my bro-in-law for his first AR and for my Top 5 pick for ARs over $2K, Type A made the list. I'm so happy I found the Type A and more happy to see that they're based in Michigan.
A proud Detroiter born and raised.
Im in between GR and Ann Arbor I completely forgot the Eotech is so close to me lol JaegerWerks is also in Kalamazoo id stop by there if you are close.
Dude I love how real your video is. From not worrying about cursing, to the PSA at the end, I’m a fan.
It’s fun for the whole family
I've owned one for over a year now and shoot it a lot. Best AR I've ever shot or owned. I always recommend them to people that are looking for a new rifle. I'm glad to see them getting more traction in the community. I wish them nothing but continued success.
Couldn’t agree more.
Awesome that's good to hear
Lwrci makes everything in house as well, even the polymer parts would love to see a review on them. Great review as always.
Was gonna say this as well! I love my LWRC rifle till the day I die. Super good bang for your buck middle upper tier rifle and they’re local as well.
Would love to do they vid
I have both LWRCI and a Type A. Have had the LWRCI for about 6 years, and the Type A for 3 years.
They are both really top notch.
I’m still running the stick trigger in the Type A and have no plans to change it out even though I bought a trigger the same day I ordered the gun.
I have dealt with customer service at both places too and had excellent service at both.
Totally unbiased as I paid retail minus negotiation for both rifles.
Almost forgot. The TypeA brake is no joke. Even on the super light 450 bushmaster it’s very effective.
Out of many AR’s in several calibers the
Type A is a fantastic choice and really a bargain for the quality.
@@1911syndicate definitely LWRCI, my brother has the bg i love it! But I'm still in love with the in house work etc with LWRCI, hell both! Lol . .
My first gun in my name was a Burnt Bronze LWRC M6IC with the fluted barrel and all the furniture. I got it as a birthday present in 2018.
I've meet and worked with the owners of BG Defense. They are awesome guys and have great customer service. The company goes out of their way to help their customers and people in the community.
In my experience yes I agree
I’m sure it’s another fine AR-15. But honestly I was more excited to see that case of 5.56 on the trucks lift-gate.
Haha it’s rare right now
Real talk
Does anyone else see what I see?..Best way to disarm us is to cut off our ammo supply and wait for us to waste our reserves plinking... Quit shootin at cans patriots, we won't be able to stand up and fight for our constitutional freedom (reason for 2A) with empty guns! Dry-fire training isn't as much fun, I know, but the muscle memory is the most important part of proper training. Recoil response is important as well, but once you understand the fundamentals of accuracy, you'll be alright after firing a few well spent rounds at any tyrannical threats.
Truth
@@DaMintyFresh1 I always heard in my area (rural part of VA, one of the 2a sanctuaries) that everybody was heavily armed and well stocked. Well now that I'm getting to know people more "well stocked" apparently means 300 rounds of loose ammo in a range box. Seems like nobody is willing to budget and quit eating out 3 times a week. Not gonna lie that kind of makes me nervous (I'm sure there are people who make my supply look pitiful or I keep telling myself that anyways)
Had a Type-A from BG for a couple years now. Best AR I've ever shot. Good dudes to work with, and like the video says, it's almost entirely made in-house in western Michigan.
Nice man!
I have a LVRC, all I did to it was add a CCO. I love it, its the flattest AR I've ever ran and its in tungsten grey. But this is nice, even with the EOTECH. I want a 300 blkout with a can in OD.
A friend of mine bought a bg defense ar before they became type a and the gas block walked itself off the barrel and became a single shot. It didn’t have a pinned or dimpled barrel to keep it in place. He also went to change their trigger and the pin location was so off that a Geissele trigger couldn’t be installed. I hope they’ve become better since then.
That's because Type-A sucks! I had. Horrible experience with them
Thank you for doing this video and covering this rifle and company. I hadn't heard of them prior to this video; however, I'm very interested in them!
Cool to see these guys get some recognition. My LGS always gets them in, got to do a demo day and meet a few of them, and I have a 9mm one and love it. Awesome customer service definitely getting one of their contractor ones soon.
Nice man!
What gun store is it may I ask
Very nicely done, Chief. Well thought out, great points were covered (self-proclaimed trigger snob as well; the GA 3-gun flatbow is where it's at for me) and lastly, thank you, thank you, thank you for running your own ad in the lower third of this video. UA-cam has lost their minds lately with ads. Yes, I would've tolerated more, but the fact you did what you did compels me to offer my gratitude.
All the best-
Devin S. Castor
Thanks Devin
Just picked up a 13.7 build from them today in ODG and FDE furniture looking forward to getting my hands on it, spoke to them Customer service is awesome, thank you for the review it helped me make up my mind.
That’s awesome mean congrats
Your vids are absolutely gold ! The ending was hilarious with a lot of great content
Educating America’s youth
After watching this video MANY times I ordered the 11.5 Pro SBR in multi FDE today. Thank you for the in depth review!!
Awesome!
Where did you order it? Straight from them?
@@UncleMichaelable yes BG defense. (A type rifles)
And someone at PSA just decided to make their muzzle devices in-house.
Lars Jackson gotta do that when you buy a silencer company. Im kinda hoping they make some affordable cans like yhm
@@HB-kp6rl dude that would be so rad
RehsNahk your use of the word rad makes me smile. Thanks
Love to see a video comparing AR’s from : Type A, Blackout defence, LMT, LWRC and maybe one other top tier
Thanks for the video it helped with making my decision between Radian, Triarch, and Type A. Got my 11.5 contractor being built out and hopefully arriving soon. Thanks for putting out quality content :)
Stoked for you man
The ADM 13.9 with Radian hardware and Criterion “core” barrel pinned and welded surefire warcomp ...top notch...I’ve been trying to pick one up BUT you can’t even make an order for another month. 😭
I have 3 Type As. And a fourth on order. You will not be disappointed. The quality, reliability, astetics, customer service are incredible. I own Noveskes, PWS, Headdown, Ill put the Type A with all those.
Word
Their 10.5” AR-10 is so sick!
I bought a base model 16” and you hit it spot on. I laughed out loud when you said it’s bananas how smooth this rifle really is because it’s so true
Right??
Send it into “school of American rifle” UA-cam channel, then we’ll see what’s up.
I'd like to see it gauged hard
@@abolishtheatfandrepealthen6014 let me know how to do that bc Chad doesn't list an email anywhere, disabled messages on IG and FB...never responds to comments on UA-cam or IG...so....how TF do you get in touch with him lol
@@hodlwise2470 honestly idk. If you can't get him to respond through the sotar groups on fb I couldn't tell ya
@@abolishtheatfandrepealthen6014 prob only responds to alums
@@darrinray550 no I've spoken with him in the fb groups and I'm not alum but I do know he's always swamped with messages, tags, etc
Ive never heard of this company. I will definitely be looking to get one of these rifles. They seem top tier
Looks like they’re using Superlative Arms adjustable gas blocks which are hands down the best. The “bleed off” system prevents the carbon lockup that you run into with other restrictive gas blocks. Props to them.
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Adjustable gas block = poorly designed rifle
@@rifleshooterchannel208 yeah for a go to war type rifle I would stay with a fixed block all day. And honestly if the gas port is drilled to a proper and appropriate size then you shouldn’t need it. But if there’s one gas block to use it would be Superlative Arms.
@@rifleshooterchannel208 for both suppressed and unsuppressed and subsonic loads?
@@jackvliet Where are you getting subsonic 5.56 that cycles at all?
I had to get one.. went with a Standard + all color of FDE 16". I love it!!
I live in Michigan and see them for sale in a few gun shops. I haven't had a chance to try one out myself yet. Competition in the market for good quality AR's is good.
Where have you seen them? I’m looking for a 10.5 pistol in Michigan
@@Jackboy497 If you near ann arbor, I picked up one today in 10.5 from ann arbor arms.
Just ordered same color combo in 13.7 . Thanks for the review
Sweet!
Thank you Craig for this video! Doing comparisons to bigger, more well known companies. I believe what your saying about the smaller companies and the sweet spot. I’m ready to bring a pew pew into my home and your review has sold me.
Hell yea man
"Sweet spot ".. what an awesome way to describe how a procduct or company is doing in a certain period in time
It's true
I’m no stranger to buying expensive things but to me I feel like you get a really good rifle when you buy or build for around the $1k price range...sure sometimes the more you spend they better quality you get but not always once you hit a certain price tag. Here you’re not just getting a great rifle but you’re also getting the reputation so that’s included in the price as well lol
Most of these rifles are entering the price of better 5.56 rifles. at the end of the day its just an ar with a nice barrel and gas system, if dropping 2k might as well get a scar or tavor
Just bought the 11.5 pro love it 556
Congrats man!
Me too m8!
Savior double gun bags are amazing. I’ve personally used the back-straps and they are super comfortable on a hike. Made in China, wish they were made here, I would pay $300 for a 42” bag if it were made here to the same quality.
They are awesome
Just picked one up last week, and love it! Customer service is outstanding as well.
Great to hear!
Where did you buy it at? Don’t see them in stock anywhere?
@@ultraspank8479 Local shop in Michigan
@@bturnquist Damn it
I'd love to see you do a review of the POF Renegade plus. Another company that makes a lot in house, has an adjustable gas block and some other cool proprietary stuff. Loved the video... you've found another subscriber!
Gracias!
Definitely seconding POF Revolution and Minuteman
I used to work for a firearm manufacturer named Trojan Firearms, and they were much like Type-A. Full disclosure I worked for the parent company managing the sales and ATF compliance and we parted ways due to difference of opinion on operations. But the actual firearm brand was also a machine shop that decided to make a gun, instead of a gun maker learning how to machine. The flagship gun is the “Helen” and is more of a 3 gun rifle than a combat firearm. But at about 5.5 lbs with a 5.75oz BCG, light weight buffer system, huge 3 port muzzle device, and adjustable gas block, it’s one of the softest shooting AR rifles I’ve ever run. Trojan Firearms makes their own adjustable triggers too which are extremely nice. On the Helen it would be easier to list the things they don’t make. Barrel, magazine, grip, stock, buffer tube, buffer spring, lightweight buffer, spring kit. They make just about everything else in house from blocks of metal. I actually had a hand in developing their “chimera” ambi safety, which allows you to set it up for either a right or left handed shooter; so that you thumb the safety down to fire, and finger the safety down to safe with your trigger finger. With the levers adjusted 90* offset, when you go to fire, the lever under your trigger finger lifts forward and up, completely out of the way. I use these safety selectors on all my builds. They also build a “duty” rifle called the WALL, but truth be told. When I left they still hadn’t really done anything significant to make it stand out from the rest of the over saturated market in terms of features. It’s a small company in need of market exposure, might be worth seeing if you can get your hands on a HELEN to put through a course of fire and see what you think.
Dope thanks for the tip
You even gave the "Dad advice" at the end like Garand Thumb. LOL. I don't mind you cloning Garand Thumb, because at least you both put out quality content
This reminds me of another company most haven't heard about, Wolfpack Armory (WPA). I'd say this is higher tier than them, but have (well had) the same boutique feel. Your assessment of how Type A will loose that feel as they grow in popularity is accurate in my opinion. WPA has been watered down since the pandemic and gun/ammo purchase surge. I ordered a custom build in 300Blk from Wolfpack around May of 2020. At the time, they offered 27 different barrels ranging in 6 available calibers (including 450 Bushmaster), length, and different material such as carbon fiber. Since then, if you go custom with them you only have 8 barrel options and can only choose between 5.56 and 300 Blk. They are struggling to keep up with demand it seems and had to cut down on custom options to keep up. I hope Type A does not meet that same fate, but again, your assessment that it's likely is probably very accurate.
$1800-$1900 WITH BUIS, WITH OPTIC using military discount. This build covers you FROM CQB to 600 meters. 10.3" mk18s have confirmed kills out to 600 meters. I built this myself as you save alot doing that. I have yet to find better versatility and lethality in one tool.
-Aero Precision ambidextrous lower (best ambi lower out there, you can lock or release the bolt with it)
-Aero Precision enhanced upper (best upper as the extra material that interfaces with the hand guard eliminates POI shift when resting the hand guard, preventing inflection on the barrel nut to the barrel)
-Aero Precision enhanced hand guard (larger diameter handguard allows recessed supressor or blast forward device INSIDE the hand guard, this also allows more property to get a good grip as well as allows more air around the barrel. You have to REALLY cook that barrel for it to be too hot, all these skinny hand guards are too hot after two mags...) I chose the 15" for my 11.5" pistol build.
-Columbia River Arms 416R 11.5" 1:7 P3 polygonal rifled barrel. (Shortest barrel id use, velocity is king! This pushes 77 grain OTM 2500fps! Better BC due to the way the rifling engages the bullet. Higher velocity due to a better seal around the bullet. Sub MOA WITH 77 Gr TOM.)
-JP Enterprises flash hider (best flash hider on the market, yes it even works 100% on 11.5")
-BFD XL Blast forward device (handles blast up to 7mm Magnum, keeps blast forward which is great for home defense and when low on ground you don't blast shit in your eyes)
-Seekins adjustable gas block (self explanatory, best simple AGB out there, do NOT buy superlative, you waste velocity pissing gas out the block)
-Larue Tactical trigger (pick one, 1 or 2 stage you can't go wrong. The best trigger for the money, I own $250 triggers and this one is right up with the best)
-Shooting Innovations captured buffer system (these guys were making these before JP Enterprises. Works better and comes with multiple springs to tune it. This is a two stage buffer system vice JPs single stage)
-Fail Zero Lightweight BCG (best lightweight BCG for AR pistols, you NEED some weight as the lighter ones will not work properly, trust me I went through all of them including the full titanium ones, rifles can use a lighter BCG)
-SBA3 pistol brace (self explanatory, this and SBA4 are the best)
-Magpul 45 degree offset iron sights (best on the market, made of STEEL, not polymer. Tough as nails)
-Primary Arms 1-6x Raptor first focal plane LPVO (if you don't know these by now and hiw great they are you need to move out from under your rock! As stated by a USMC rangemaster, A $3000 reticle in a $300 optic. Really nice glass, very quick accurate ranging!)
-Magpul MS4 Dual QD Sling Gen 2 (single and two point sling in one, very tough and versital)
Other items: Aero Precision ambi charging handle, Magpul k2+ pistol grip WITH oil bottle Insert, Aero Precision ultralight 30mm scope mount, KNS hammer/trigger pins, Phase 5 sloped QD endplate, Magpul AFG-2 foregrip, Magpul gen 3 mags.
THIS, is Gucci! Every thing else is walmart! 😁
That sounds like a bad a%% build . gucci yep . but is the guy behind it gucci or a sergeant York. Lol i kid . just venting my envy . i own a (walmart) stag lefty.
@@geraldhoskins2021 they all shoot and all have a standard toughness. What you pay for is extra detail for accuracy and options for ease of life. Just remember mil spec isn’t THE standard, it’s the BASE standard. Work your way up if you have to or save for an all out purchase.
Fail Zero is poorly built junk with Chinese carrier key screws and a finish that flakes off with moderate usage and locks the gun up tight.
Adjustable gas blocks are crutches to fix poorly built rifles.
As soon as I see either of them on an AR, I know the gun is a range toy.
Also Wuhan made optic 😂😂😂
@@rifleshooterchannel208 that’s an awful strong opinion with no facts to back it up. I have yet to have any issues with what you’re describing. The finish has been strong from the get go.
Adjustable gas blocks are NOT crutches. Anyone who knows anything about ARs knows EVERY AR is over gassed to high hell with a non adjustable gas block. The only other way to counter the excess gas slamming the bolt back is a other than mil-spec buffer/spring combo. Either way you’re TUNING it. I prefer a higher velocity than wasting it chucking the bolt back harder than necessary. You may like sub par ballistic performance, I on the other hand do not. Velocity is king for the AR so when I built mine I maximize it as much as I can be it either my rifle or pistol builds.
These range toys as you dub them are all sub MOA family defenders. They stand at the ready at both sides of the bed.
Chinese made, yes but what now a days is PURELY American made. NOTHING! Everything has something/ some part made or assembled elsewhere. Show me another lifetime warrantied optic that can range out to 600 yards accurately within SECONDS. You can’t.
In my 20 years of military service I would definitely have run this without fear of durability or accuracy issues.
I’m not impressed with your “I mow my grass with my mouth” approach.
@@Spushed Everything you just said is bullshit.
Proof that *all* ARs are overgassed?
KAC is overgassed to you? 😂
Also Fail Zero has been proven to be junk by subject matter experts, even Instructor Chad right here on UA-cam has an extensive overview of why the bolts are so bad.
What do your carrier key screws say, by the way?
Also my ACOG ranges to 600 just fine 🤷🏿♂️
Not to mention the reticle BDC in your airsoft optic is totally worthless considering it is in no way properly matched to your barrel length with your OTM load.
Great video ty this helped a lot for me deciding to purchase one of their rifles.
By far one of the most detailed videos I've seen about a firearm I've seen.
Great honest review.
Another one coming soon
You officially made me buy one and with that multi FDE color combo as well. And also earned a subscriber. Thanks for killing my piggy bank 🤣
Hey now! That's awesome, and the multi FDE is legit
Where did you buy it at? Don’t see them anywhere?
@@ultraspank8479 straight from BG Defense/ Type A. Was told 8-12. At most 16 weeks.
@@Reckl3ss18 Oh okay so when i order it they build it right then is what it sounds like right?
@@ultraspank8479 sorry didn't see this. Yea. They'll take a deposit and they will call you back for the other half when the gun is built and ready to ship
Great video I’ll now watch your video on the 12.5” contractor
"cool, above my pay grade. I'm not chiming in on that.". Junk I say all the time haha. Cheers
I’ve literally been emailing Brandon the last few days. About to pull the trigger on this one... So glad you came with a new video especially on them. That last extra confidence boost.
Nice I'm glad!
You won’t be sorry.... I was lucky and got one just pre-COVID and turn around was a week with all my options... it is one LOUD flat gun
Forward controls design! Hit them up! Roger is the man
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I would argue that these rifles are better than Daniel defense, better quality, better customer service, lower price, and honestly so much better looking, having shot both I ended up buying the BG just because it was the most enjoyable
For a first time gun owners should I go for the more expensive higher profile rifles like this or should I just get one of the cheaper ones?
This company being based out of Michigan makes me want to support it more
Right now play the game that what you buy better be good enough to be your only one
Pistol parlor is a few blocks from me in Mesa. They are great people. I shop there when I need stuff
I'm more of a centurion arms or DD fan for regular ar’s but that's a nice rifle
This video helped convince to me pull the trigger, on a 10.5 300 blackout by Type A. Best decision ever.
Glad it helped!
Tact-a-cool used to be kick ass until every UA-camr with a rifle does their call of duty intro
It's corny.
Great information
I'm sure somebody already said this but Palmetto makes many of their own guns, not just rifles and pistols but handguns as well!
Best up and coming company is PSA. And they bought Remington Ammo.
A lot of people talk shit about psa but psa makes great products most people that talk shit just heard from somebody’s brothers cousins daddy’s friends son had one that jammed, but are they DD noveski or f1? No but for the average man that’s not gonna shoot 30k rounds a year they are great rifles for the money
A gun is a gun but factually speaking PSA makes garbage AR parts. Their AK is legitimately awesome tho
@David Koller dude that’s exactly what I mean man you said it perfectly
Great video, a few points.
1. You don’t need an adjustable gas block if you’re running OSS cans.
2. Checkout Wilson Combat ARs. Their in stock, not well known and top tier. They build all their own stuff too.
I’d love to see you compare a Wilson to some of these other Gucci guns.
Hell yeah! More power to us left handed shooters. 🤘🏻
Ordered mine yesterday. Went with the MK2-12.5” Pro 300BLK in Bazooka green. Fucking wait time is 8 months due to the worldwide aluminum shortage. Only upside to that is I may as well buy a can for it, should get the stamp back around the same time as the gun.
For the price point, I’d still recommend ADM.
Trying to get our hands on one
ADM is gucci asf
Dude I think the way you have of explaining product is relatable to everyone good job
Thank ya kindly
I have a 300 blk out with BG defense...LOVE IT! shoot tighter groups at 100yrds with a 10.5 inch barrel....then with my 16 inch Ar's..
Ooooo I like the sound of that gun
The next review should be the ever elusive Hodge series of rifles. They have an excellent reputation in the .mil circle and from first hand experience are more than worth it.
Would love to
@Kyle Wiech Have you shot one?
@Kyle Wiech I have been chasing Hodge for a while now. Only have seen barrels in stock since and usually go very fast. I talked to a friend who has shot one, and he believes his KAC shoots better. He thought it was a bit over gassed like a DD. I still want the 12.5 Mod 2 because I don't have anything shorter than 14.5.
How's the lock up on the handguard? Can't afford a full rifle from them, but definitely want their mk 1 11.875" quad rail for a 12.5" build.
DD makes all their shit too and they are worth the money
Had mine for over 2 years now, its a keeper!!!
Oh nice!
Damnit! Just when a TYPE A guy thinks he has all the AR-15 he needs/wants!
Live In California and just reached out for one of these! Hope they can make it happen. That AR review was epic!!!!!
Mmmm yea will be curious if they'll do a CA build
That firearm is a beauty!
This content is max gooch factor! Thanks for all the work you put into this video bud.
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The "A" doesn't stand for affordable...🤣
😹😹😹😹😹 in the gun world it usualy means an absurd price tag
"A" Always Stands For "Over Priced"!!! It Won't Do Any More Or Less Than A PSA AR15!!! They All Go Bang And Are Both Semiautomatic Civilian Rifles!
It All Comes Down To What You're Willing To Pay, Personal Preference And Bragging Rights! ✌️
@@joesinegal8167 😂😂😂😂brother I said the same thing just built a nice PSA accesories ammo and all sub 700$. Unless its something new or a novelty to me I don't drop top $
It’s just another fly by night parts assembler masquerading as a rifle builder.
They will be out of business in less than 6 months, thankfully.
@@joesinegal8167 At the last 2 day rifle class I was at, a husband, wife, and daughter all ran budget ARs, all three of them went down. I guess for plinking they are ok, but saying the are the same isn't true.
Oh jeez! Another star "drone star" is borne from the dust of his mighty paces and splashes of lead into the harmless under brush strewn about.
At this level all of the Ars from Colt,Bcm,DD ect will take a licking and keep on kicking ass.Personal preference is all there is between the Ars at this level.Pick one and train.
Good review man!
Nice to see another lefty gettin it,🤟🏾🤟🏾🤟🏾
Wanted to thank you for the great review. It helped me decide what gun I wanted buy in this price range, just need to finalize color.
Damn Jake that intro is eff’n BOSS!! It’s like you got a chorus of battle angels singing hymns of your struggle against the evil villainy of steel targets.
Yeah I’m 5 beers into a 6 pack and commenting early. Looks like a badass rifle. Bought another firearm 3 days ago and promised my wife our bank account is a gun free zone for the reminder of 2020...
This clearly was a lie to your wife.
Nah man I meant it. I’m not buying anymore guns this year.
I made no such promise about: plate carrier, armor, ammo, mags, knives, sights, holsters, slings, optics, weapon lights, or nods though...
@@Matt_Moore I see what you did there!
Thanks for a great video!
thumbs red-headed step brother but outdoor version with "thumbly" advice. gun sounds great. however, the scanning plate is a no-go for this guy. whos really going to send their gun in for repairs? for me, thats part of the enjoyment of this platform is theyre easy to work on because all brands are relatively the same, just different materials and price points. jmho.
Yeah man there's a lot of people who like to argue over triggers, handguards, and other components but have no idea they're all made in the same facilities and just rebranded... The same can be said about optics as well. LOL I get a good kick out of that at times. I'm just getting to the older videos after finding yalls channel a couple months ago really digging it guys!!! This rife is insane especially for the price I've dropped several thousand dollars into builds and on factory rigs so even if these are around say $3k it would be a good deal...
That is a battle rifle. Great review.
I love the 50 shades of FDE
I often wear one sleeve on my shirts as well. Makes me an automatic operator
The first 2.5 minutes needed Smooth Operator by Sade.
GLFA is another manufacturer of AR'S based in Michigan
BG gang where you at!
I’ve got their type A 12.5” AR pistol and my god do I love it.
Hell yea
Pro or contractor model? I’m looking to 12.5 with my OSS 556 suppressor. Usually have DI, but am curious about the piston. Any experience you can share?
@@J0n.M I purchased the DI pro model. I would’ve gotten the contractor piston driven one if I could run it suppressed, but since I live in the commie state of Illinois I cant get a suppressor. However the pro has an adjustable gas block so I’m sure it’d be nice to shoot suppressed as well. The muzzle brake they put on it makes it shoot so flat, it pretty much just hovers in place when rapid firing.
@@rpuentes17 picked up a 10.5 base model and put on as OSS flash hider and ran it with the OSS 556Ti. Very flat and no gas in my face. Would’ve preferred a 12.5, but the way things are now...who knows when it’ll be available. Appreciate ur info!
I'd stick with the DI versions mainly bc the AR platform was designed for that system. I've had a piston driven ar and it was nice but I think the DI shoots better when tuned correctly. Just my opinion whether or not you agree that's fine. Everyone has their own opinions
If I want a piston Ill grab my AK. The AR is at home with DI (tho the Sig MCK series is pretty sweet).👌
Great video! I love my Type-A Rifle. I bought a 10.5 Gen3 SPR A3 Pistol
Daniel defense makes all their stuff in house
I wasn't even going to click on it but I watched the intro and saw how flat you where shooting(no volume... thought this guy has a badass grip) so, 20 minutes later...im gonna get another bourbon and watch the rest🇺🇸
Haha settle in
Geissele makes just about everything in house now too
Bendy Bill, he's local to me!
I have an 11.5" super duty. That thing is amazing
I have a 14.5 urgi I built using a colt upper\bcg, BA mid length barrel, surefire 3 prong, geissele mk16 smr, airborne charging handle, bp gas block, super 42 buffer and super precision 1.93 mount. This thing fucks. It's gonna be even better once I get my 11.5 geissele barrel and my sandman k gets out of jail
@@Journey_of_Abundance I want one so bad. That $2k tag hurts. Charlie’s custom clones and primary arms have them in stock.
@@rampantcolt yep I got mine from primary. It is a steep price for sure but I wanted to get a top tier "pistol" before this crazy election happened. No regrets at all.
LWRC makes one heck of an AR-15 for the money . Made in house as well
LWRC shill here. Here to say that I approve of this message!
Edit: lol nah but fr I love my LWRC
Seems like a quality system. I'll keep my eye out at my local range for it or if I ever get the chance to fire it someplace else. Because you got to test it out yourself.👍🏻
Literally the best no bullshit AR video ever. I was sad it ended. 40 minutes was no enough with this dude. BTW, that means by the way...Weed is good! Got it!
Hahaha excellent
Damn they're that expensive and they don't even throw in some iron sights. Ah well if you're spending:$1,800 on a pistol, or rifle you can probably get some irons no problem.
Correct
I wonder how much Magpul paid all these gun manufacturers to stop putting irons on their weapons. If you look back at weapons like the M1 Garand, or the MP5, they used to have awesome sights. I guess nobody cares about the poor irons anymore... I feel just like the irons, forgotten and unwanted 😪
Scott Dixon keep your head up king
@@Bob_B_A thanx man, it was a joke, but all jokes have half truths in them.
More companies should throw in iron sights.
If only the truck had been a Nissan Titan XD with the Cummins Turbo Diesel, then you would have really got me... excited.
As our budget grows haha
I grabbed a cigar and some coffee while watching the video.
It’s night time...lol you’re the goat
Haha
good cigar needs coffee. And a football game after this video. Lol
As a builder I would never buy one, but it does look like a sweet rifle🇺🇸🇺🇸. That cerakote over anodizing is nice, colors do give it great “sex appeal”. Lower, upper and handguard are nice looking...if they did a builders set I’d be interested.
I'm a builder. I won one of their rifles and now I'm looking to buy another.
What’s the story behind the tat sleeve and the shirt sleeve?
Automatic operator status when you do that. I wasn't aware either but i tried it and its true
I ordered a 13.7" P&W Pro model from them because of this video... It's gonna be a long 24 weeks....
That's dope man, I'm confident you'll love the gun