Absolutely agree with every one of those tips. I had my red dot battery die during a rifle class and needed to run my iron sights. That wasn't even under extreme hard use nor abuse (dropping it down a mountain or anything like that). Also, if you can't see it then it's a lot harder to shoot it. The light is essential.
Congrats Reid, I only met PN once when she gave an emergency childbirth class buy I could see she is a great gal. Best for your channel and thanks for all the great training at TR.
Reid love your channel and love what you do and respect the service you gave for our country. I have my AR set up with irons, light, an optic, sling, and a foregrip nothing fancy just to enough to get the job done. Gonna set up my AK with a similar set up as well that way no matter which rifle I grab I can use it to defend my home.
Hey Reid, congrats on branching out. You definitely have a true gift for teaching. Would you ever consider doing a series on tactical gear for beginners? Like what to buy or what not to buy etc? Thanks in advance.
Hey Reid, Thanks for getting to the point & making your points clear. Good to see someone who doesn't need a 45 sec. "Tactical" intro. Appreciate the info and approach. Simple tools to get the job done. Nice.
I absolutely support you in your new venture. What makes you such a cut Above the rest is your passion for the historical reasoning behind our freedom. Thank you for being passionate for the right reasons. I hope to see you on the ridge.
Liked Reid from the get go.. The info is solid, practical, educational and when and if the time ever comes.... Life saving to you and your family ..great channel.. Thank you Reid
Great stuff, Reid. My rifle is set up just the way you described. Really glad to see you on youtube, Hopefully I'll see you in person again sooner rather than later. -J. Aldridge
I love all your videos but your history and constitutional videos are off the chain.i plan to take your rifleman 1 course with my son soon he just ETS out the USAF and I was a rifleman in the USA God Bless you Reid cant wait to meet you and learn from you and your staff
Why are you in the habit of baking a flashlight? Were you storing it in the oven? Have you run out of closet space? So many questions. Thanks Reid. Good video, straight to the point.
I have the Aimpoint P.R.O. on my ddm4a2 it's kind of big but I like the fact that it's always on and it stays on. I have the cheapest surefire weapon light they make and it has never given me any problems unlike a few other cheap lights have. I think it's best to invest into the good stuff so your not buying again and again. Also my ar has the same worn out spray paint on it as well. It gives off that....this ain't no safe queen,vibe. Love the channel and I always look forward for more videos. Thanks!
Thanks Reid. I burnt out on Aimpoint after buying a SHOT show special they offered at the Orlando SHOT show back in 2004, IIRC. They offered five different sights in a package for $1800. Great deal, right? Well, several of the sights had distorted dots, regardless of the brightness setting, and Aimpoint customer service told me that because of the deal, they weren’t offering any support for the sights. At that point, I was done with Aimpoint.
Girl-with-AK ! I myself had a Century C39 AK-47. But it got confiscated by the police when it was used to stop an armed man from breaking in to the house. America right? XD
I was wondering about the oven issue as well :) Thank you Reid for your channel and for your better half talking you into FB. Your videos are very informative!
Great and informative video. I try to stress these points to my friends and family as much as possible. Some seem to not get it as much as others. I personally am sporting an Ultimak, Primary Arms Microdot, Blackhawk offset light mount with a Streamlight, FSC47 muzzle device, Krebs safety, Meprolight night sights, Echo93 sling plate with an Echo93 DMS sling on my Draco. I plan to SBR it soon, which will surely add to the functionality of it. My Norinco 56S-1 and 84S will soon bee receiving the same treatment.
Reid Henrichs could you please post to google+ as well as Facebook. Some of us refuse to be on Facebook. Great videos. Keep up the great work. Love the new channel.
Great channel! It is so nice to listen to informative, intelligent, and articulate instruction and advice without all the condescending, arrogant, foul-mouthed bravado of many other channels.
I really appreciate Reids attitude he's cool as fuck and he isn't one of these guys who's ego inflates the more guns he has. And his advice is spot on there's no gimmicks just idea's tips and training that works in the real world put in a way that's easily understandable no James Bond B.S. I'm a recent subscriber and quickly become one of my favorite channels in this genre. and of course there's the delightful Smoke show of Patriot Nurse who pops in on occasion :) Love the channel, thanks for all the great content.
I suppose I need to get a gun light. It's not bad reasoning. My kit's mostly set up for hunting and outer perimeter defense, so I thought a powerful self-made headlamp/hat combo could do everything I needed, but your explanation of why a gun should have a light is pretty solid. It's nigh impossible for anyone to break in, but it's still a good idea to have a light on my defense gun. Thanks for the tip.
Love my Aimpoint micro T1, pricetag hurt a little but I haven't had to buy a replacement. Like you say, buy quality buy it once and be done ! Battery life is a great thing as well, mine never gets turned off, always works ! Rugged and reliable.
Love this setup! Ive got a milled ak with a magpul folding stock, long aluminum troy forearm, ALG ult-ak trigger (best ak trigger i have ever used), inforce gen 2 800 lumen tac light mounted as far forward as possible, krebs custom ghost ring rear sight, trijicon tritium front post (had to mill down the bottom to get it to screw all the way down for a proper zero), bcm gunfighter foregrip for when the barrel gets too hot, a VG6 epsilon muzzle device and lastly a trijicon type 2 RMR 1 moa dot on a low pro QD american defense mount. It isnt co witnessed but it is QD so no prob. Ive also got a 550 cord single point sling i made with an HK clip on my rifle. All in all it is a heavier setup but she really soaks up recoil impulse and is plenty shootable out to 473 yards (max distance i can legally shoot on my bud's farm)
Great video! Another item I consider a must have in my AK's is an upgraded safety lever. I have large enough hands that I can just barely reach and work a standard safety with my middle finger without coming all the way off the grip but it's still slow and uncomfortable. MUCH easier to come off the safety (or back on) with an enhanced safety lever. The Krebs is nice but with the hump it has it's nice for coming off safe but bites into your finger trying to push it back up. I prefer the Russian Armacor or the Polish WPB safety.
Great points i still have to get some things but where i live a rifel is not the best choice to meany houses close buy that is why i have my G21 ready with a wep light and i still have my hand light with me
thanx for all the valuable information Reid,I'm sure everyone appreciates it...I got an ak setup quite similar to urs...only that I've got a "comp m2" on it. have you ever owned one of these?
+damiion666 no it happens alot my dad left my coast flashlight in the oven for who knows how long when he was scrubbing it clean I replaced the battery and back push-button from a scrap light and it works great . as a spare light
Thanks brother! Great information. I'm saving for my Aimpoint micro T. I don't have 6 bills so, it takes longer but, that's ok. I have everything else on it.
Keep an eye on that red dot. You've got about 7,000 more hours left on that battery. I've got a primary arms MD-ADS that I've tortured pretty good and I've had mine on for 8 months now constantly. It's supposed to be rated for 50,000 hours on medium setting with one battery. I guess I'll see in a few years if that's true. So far so good. Primary Arms got a nod from Trijicon recently by licensing Primary Arms patented reticle to use in a version of their ACOG TA31. Looks promising for PA.
I was skeptical when Ultramax first came out with those sight rails because of the heat generated from them. lots of guys run them and Seem to be pleased with them.
Reid Henrichs You should do a quick video on why you prefer to use the AK in 7.62x39 as your go to rifle. Or maybe just of the pros and cons about each platform for SHTF. I have both platforms (entry level rifles) but am stuck between choosing one to upgrade as my primary but I'm leaning towards the AK (SLR-107fr). Before I buy another rifle and start adding the accessories + more ammo/mags, I'd like to be sure on which platform would suit me for a SHTF scenario. Love your vids and the new channel brother.
I bought an 8 dollar mount connected it to my gas block, and bought a 20 dollar 1000 lumen adjustable outdoor flash light that takes 18650 batteries, shock proof, drop proof, water resistant super durable light for less than 30 bucks, works great.
FB - I hear you brother: I broke down and got a page a couple of months ago. I just make sure that nothing I want to keep to myself and a very few close people never goes there!
nice.. like to a guy that runs his optic out on the front of the gun. run a eotech in the front with the magnifier in back. made a shade tube for it do knock down glare. l run a stream light TLR2HLG under the gun, no iron sight glare, slide your grip forward and hit the light or green laser - on - and still have a firm grip on the weapon. As for leaving the sight on all thus time, LEDs have a finite life like a bulb, I don't leave my 516.65a on because it has side controls that are easily accessed from a normal front grip. lift your thumb and touch either button and it's on. Or strip it all of and put on the nv scope, it has two illuminator's on board, short wide and focused beam. It's a digital unit so with the day filter it's a scope also. You got me on the tourniquet on the sling. Two thumbs up. mine is in a stock pouch that doubles as a cheep piece. nice set up. I'm a little envious of your rifle. Mine is a piston driven M4 variant in semi- auto. I don't have a ak. have a friend who has one and it sweet. And keep some ammo in a bandolier handy I mentioned that!
Good for you Reid choosing a platform that isn't used by law enforcement agencies, you're not supporting companies that sell to government agencies where the citizens of certain states are restricted from owning the same. This is one of the reasons why I chose the AKM platform as most law enforcement agencies do not use the AKM. I refuse to support firearm manufacturers that do not support the 2nd Amendment and if they sell to government agencies in states that restrict the citizens from owning the same then they do not support the 2nd Amendment, its really just that simple. A lot of big name manufacturers claim to support the 2nd Amendment but they do not, they support their wallet, citizens be damned. The AK has been lauded as the "underdog's" gun for a reason...
+Oscar Delta If you ever feel like buying an AR-15, there are plenty of manufacturer's that feel the same way you do. LaRue, BCM, Barret just to name a few.
SemperFiMac77 I'm aware that there are some A/R manufacturers that do support the 2nd and refuse to sell to government agencies in states that restrict the rights of citizens from owning the same...my original post mentions nothing about A/R's...
+Oscar Delta Barrett has the same mindset as you do. They don't sell their rifles to agencies in a state/city where civilians can't purchase that rifle as well.
Cool paint job. I notice that paint jobs of military and ex military operators usually cheap(rattle can), plenty effective, and well worn. I appreciate the look. Good video. Fast, concise and no going on and on and on about the same thing over and over again. There are plenty long video makers that I like such as Tactical 8265 (I can never remember the exact number!). Short and to the point can be great too! Your set up has me serioulsy thinking about an AK at some point. Up until now I have been ONLY intersted in AR varients. Can you get any REALLY good triggers for an AK? What about improving the speed, agility and function of the safety? Those are my only real issues. I LOVE piston guns. I see all sorts of rail systems that are now made for the AK. Can you get an AK down to 6lbs like most of my AR's?
Awesome video and love the new channel man. What's your reason behind having the AK as your go-to rifle vs an AR? Ive been considering dumping my AR and going to a Rifle Dynamics AK.
Aks are proven workhorses, they are piston driven vs gas driven like the ar. They are a larger caliber as well. Those are the main advantages of an AK. I love my Ar15 but Aks have the upper hand in most arenas.
If you are right handed I would mount the light on the right side of the weapon because I think bad guys will shoot at the light.And if the light is mounted on the left when shoulder right your face is behind the light.
Hi Reid i know this an older video but i like watching your content. Been a subscriber for a few years now. I have a question for you. Has the UA-cam anti 1st Amendment Gestapo harassed you or any of your videos? I know other popular gun channels have been hit. Keep up the great work brother. Your a true patriot.
Iam curious about your thoughts/philosophy on keeping a full magazine and a round chambered in your rifle. My one rifle an AR is for defense primarily. I keep it hot. Every second counts. I do not want to forget I have an empty chamber if I need to use it. Thank you for your excellent content.
The part about having the red dot always on is no joke, I had a scare a couple years ago. (Sounded like someone was trying to break in through my garage, luckily it turned out to be something else) Everything slowed down, and I was so focused on what was about to come through the door, I didn't have time to turn my red dot on, so it was just dead weight while I went to my iron sights. (No shoot) You learn alot when you actually go through a real-life incident like that.
I always liked your perspective, it was obvious to me you two guys were on two different trips. If you haven't read Way of the Peaceful Warrior that's who you remind me of. Anyways I'm questioning the whole rifle as a go to for a bump in the night. Over penetration, and being able to move down the hallway have me still leaning towards my Glock with 33 mag. What are the downsides of a handgun for basic self defense in your opinion? I own pretty much every platform and gear so I'm not questioning the platform just seems overkill. My AK is stashed near the door to the house in case I have to go out the door at which point I would definitely switch to rifle but my nightstand is handgun with light and laser rod, although not sure I'd use either adrenaline groggy might forget to activate, not to mention may accidentally give my own positron away. Keep up the awesome work you look healthy man and reinvigorated. Thanks.
Reid - When you said 'care about you guys' at the end of the vid, I felt it! Thank you, Sir. Hope to train with you later this year.
Absolutely agree with every one of those tips. I had my red dot battery die during a rifle class and needed to run my iron sights. That wasn't even under extreme hard use nor abuse (dropping it down a mountain or anything like that). Also, if you can't see it then it's a lot harder to shoot it. The light is essential.
Mr. Henrichs has a genuine personality and is full of love towards his peeps!!!
Man love the fact you cover about what your target is and what behind it. Very few people cover this and I think that is important. Good channel.
Love the videos Reid. Keep em coming! God bless...
Congrats Reid, I only met PN once when she gave an emergency childbirth class buy I could see she is a great gal. Best for your channel and thanks for all the great training at TR.
Reid love your channel and love what you do and respect the service you gave for our country. I have my AR set up with irons, light, an optic, sling, and a foregrip nothing fancy just to enough to get the job done. Gonna set up my AK with a similar set up as well that way no matter which rifle I grab I can use it to defend my home.
Hey Reid, congrats on branching out. You definitely have a true gift for teaching. Would you ever consider doing a series on tactical gear for beginners? Like what to buy or what not to buy etc? Thanks in advance.
Hey Reid, Thanks for getting to the point & making your points clear. Good to see someone who doesn't need a 45 sec. "Tactical" intro. Appreciate the info and approach. Simple tools to get the job done. Nice.
I absolutely support you in your new venture. What makes you such a cut Above the rest is your passion for the historical reasoning behind our freedom. Thank you for being passionate for the right reasons. I hope to see you on the ridge.
Liked Reid from the get go.. The info is solid, practical, educational and when and if the time ever comes.... Life saving to you and your family ..great channel.. Thank you Reid
I'm gonna subscribe just because of the vintage G n' R shirt. Reid seems like he's "wisdom without all the arrogance"
Great stuff, Reid. My rifle is set up just the way you described. Really glad to see you on youtube, Hopefully I'll see you in person again sooner rather than later. -J. Aldridge
I love all your videos but your history and constitutional videos are off the chain.i plan to take your rifleman 1 course with my son soon he just ETS out the USAF and I was a rifleman in the USA God Bless you Reid cant wait to meet you and learn from you and your staff
Why are you in the habit of baking a flashlight? Were you storing it in the oven? Have you run out of closet space? So many questions. Thanks Reid. Good video, straight to the point.
Hi Reid , thanks for the idea of the pouch and tourniquet on the sling awesome idea
Reid thank you for all your videos they really are great. Please keep them coming.
I have the Aimpoint P.R.O. on my ddm4a2 it's kind of big but I like the fact that it's always on and it stays on. I have the cheapest surefire weapon light they make and it has never given me any problems unlike a few other cheap lights have. I think it's best to invest into the good stuff so your not buying again and again. Also my ar has the same worn out spray paint on it as well. It gives off that....this ain't no safe queen,vibe. Love the channel and I always look forward for more videos. Thanks!
Thanks Reid for getting to the point of each matter.
Great concept video
KISS method. Great Info.
indeed
Thanks Reid. I burnt out on Aimpoint after buying a SHOT show special they offered at the Orlando SHOT show back in 2004, IIRC. They offered five different sights in a package for $1800. Great deal, right? Well, several of the sights had distorted dots, regardless of the brightness setting, and Aimpoint customer service told me that because of the deal, they weren’t offering any support for the sights.
At that point, I was done with Aimpoint.
I am an AK shooter/enthusiast I have a Bulgy AK-74 with a white light and Bulgy sling. You have a new subscriber!
Girl-with-AK ! It will serve you very well.
Girl-with-AK ! I myself had a Century C39 AK-47. But it got confiscated by the police when it was used to stop an armed man from breaking in to the house. America right? XD
Girl-with-AK ! I just finished my conversion of my Saiga 7.62 x 39 and soon starting the conversion of my Saiga 223
bigrebnc1861 I love Saiga Rifles. Let me know how they come out. :)
Girl-with-AK ! Took the 7.62 to the range to sight it in and function test and it's a tack driver. has an MOA of 1 the conversion turned out great
I was wondering about the oven issue as well :) Thank you Reid for your channel and for your better half talking you into FB. Your videos are very informative!
This guy along with few others are true americans.love it.keep up the hard work.
The SLR 107's are sweet shooters, and the x39 is the best "all purpose" round out there inside of 300 yards. Thanks for the videos.
Reid the videos are great brother! Keep them coming. Knowledge is key. Thank you.
Great and informative video. I try to stress these points to my friends and family as much as possible. Some seem to not get it as much as others. I personally am sporting an Ultimak, Primary Arms Microdot, Blackhawk offset light mount with a Streamlight, FSC47 muzzle device, Krebs safety, Meprolight night sights, Echo93 sling plate with an Echo93 DMS sling on my Draco. I plan to SBR it soon, which will surely add to the functionality of it. My Norinco 56S-1 and 84S will soon bee receiving the same treatment.
Great video demonstrating the concept. I had not thought of attaching a tourniquet somewhere /on/ the weapon, but it makes sense.
Reid Henrichs could you please post to google+ as well as Facebook. Some of us refuse to be on Facebook. Great videos. Keep up the great work. Love the new channel.
Reid you're the best man, I wished I lived closer so I could take one of your classes.
Love the Volunteer tape on the mag . Great video
Great channel! It is so nice to listen to informative, intelligent, and articulate instruction and advice without all the condescending, arrogant, foul-mouthed bravado of many other channels.
I really appreciate Reids attitude he's cool as fuck and he isn't one of these guys who's ego inflates the more guns he has.
And his advice is spot on there's no gimmicks just idea's tips and training that works in the real world put in a way that's easily understandable no James Bond B.S.
I'm a recent subscriber and quickly become one of my favorite channels in this genre.
and of course there's the delightful Smoke show of Patriot Nurse who pops in on occasion :)
Love the channel, thanks for all the great content.
who the hell dis likes Reid's videos!?!?! probably professional haters
I suppose I need to get a gun light. It's not bad reasoning. My kit's mostly set up for hunting and outer perimeter defense, so I thought a powerful self-made headlamp/hat combo could do everything I needed, but your explanation of why a gun should have a light is pretty solid. It's nigh impossible for anyone to break in, but it's still a good idea to have a light on my defense gun. Thanks for the tip.
Love my Aimpoint micro T1, pricetag hurt a little but I haven't had to buy a replacement. Like you say, buy quality buy it once and be done ! Battery life is a great thing as well, mine never gets turned off, always works ! Rugged and reliable.
I had the same gun same dot on the ultimak rail. loved it
Love this setup!
Ive got a milled ak with a magpul folding stock, long aluminum troy forearm, ALG ult-ak trigger (best ak trigger i have ever used), inforce gen 2 800 lumen tac light mounted as far forward as possible, krebs custom ghost ring rear sight, trijicon tritium front post (had to mill down the bottom to get it to screw all the way down for a proper zero), bcm gunfighter foregrip for when the barrel gets too hot, a VG6 epsilon muzzle device and lastly a trijicon type 2 RMR 1 moa dot on a low pro QD american defense mount. It isnt co witnessed but it is QD so no prob. Ive also got a 550 cord single point sling i made with an HK clip on my rifle. All in all it is a heavier setup but she really soaks up recoil impulse and is plenty shootable out to 473 yards (max distance i can legally shoot on my bud's farm)
I had one of those T-Shirts back in the early 90's love it.
Great video! Another item I consider a must have in my AK's is an upgraded safety lever. I have large enough hands that I can just barely reach and work a standard safety with my middle finger without coming all the way off the grip but it's still slow and uncomfortable. MUCH easier to come off the safety (or back on) with an enhanced safety lever. The Krebs is nice but with the hump it has it's nice for coming off safe but bites into your finger trying to push it back up. I prefer the Russian Armacor or the Polish WPB safety.
Man this guy is good. Reid you rock!
Great points i still have to get some things but where i live a rifel is not the best choice to meany houses close buy that is why i have my G21 ready with a wep light and i still have my hand light with me
Love the Tapco grip! They make excellent U.S. made AK stuff for reasonable prices!
Another great video Reid. Stay safe and keep up the good work.
Good stuff. Thank you for all the free information. I also really appreciate the history lessons, keep up the good work.
Thanks man! very informational video. As of now, I have an Anderson Ar, truglo optic, and 2 mags with 180 rounds. I have a ways to go...
Good video. I have to set up my vepr. It came in the sport setup, keyhole stock, ect. I like Russian rifles. They don't break.
Great info Reid . Thank you for the videos you put out .
In the Olde Days I had a two-D-cell Maglite taped to the folding leg channel of my FAL.
thanx for all the valuable information Reid,I'm sure everyone appreciates it...I got an ak setup quite similar to urs...only that I've got a "comp m2" on it. have you ever owned one of these?
I did not hear what kind of rail or handguard that is you have mounted to your AK for that aimpoint to sit on.. i like that set up!
Thanks for the help. Hope you make more ak videos. Still trying to piece mine together and could uses some tips as far as a good set up and handling.
I was baking my flashlights one day and accidentally left my pizza in too long! Worst crust ever.
EviLNox8 He was just bullshitting us dude
+damiion666 no it happens alot my dad left my coast flashlight in the oven for who knows how long when he was scrubbing it clean
I replaced the battery and back push-button from a scrap light
and it works great . as a spare light
@@damiion666 So was he killjoy
Dustin u mad bro?
@@damiion666 No, why are you?
Love your vids man, happy to see a TN guy doin good.
Really like that light mount
This guy's videos are awesome how did I just find this channel? Subbed. Keep up the great work Sir
Thanks brother! Great information. I'm saving for my Aimpoint micro T. I don't have 6 bills so, it takes longer but, that's ok. I have everything else on it.
solid set up and note worthy tips.
still wondering how you forget your light in an oven though.
That's a badass looking rifle!
Keep an eye on that red dot. You've got about 7,000 more hours left on that battery. I've got a primary arms MD-ADS that I've tortured pretty good and I've had mine on for 8 months now constantly. It's supposed to be rated for 50,000 hours on medium setting with one battery. I guess I'll see in a few years if that's true. So far so good. Primary Arms got a nod from Trijicon recently by licensing Primary Arms patented reticle to use in a version of their ACOG TA31. Looks promising for PA.
Good video Reid, I just got a h-1 micro and I am leaning towards putting it on an ultimak on an ak.
Carry your guns people.
I was skeptical when Ultramax first came out with those sight rails because of the heat generated from them. lots of guys run them and Seem to be pleased with them.
Excellent video. Succinct and fact filled. Keep up the great work!
Reid Henrichs You should do a quick video on why you prefer to use the AK in 7.62x39 as your go to rifle. Or maybe just of the pros and cons about each platform for SHTF. I have both platforms (entry level rifles) but am stuck between choosing one to upgrade as my primary but I'm leaning towards the AK (SLR-107fr). Before I buy another rifle and start adding the accessories + more ammo/mags, I'd like to be sure on which platform would suit me for a SHTF scenario. Love your vids and the new channel brother.
Dave Deep xFormerly Piimp.F.Kennedyx He already did one on Yeager's channel. Check it out.
firearmsstudent do you remember the name of the video?
Caliber Comparisons for Fighting Rifles
firearmsstudent Thanks. This shows why he likes the 7.62x39 caliber. I guess the reliability of the AK platform is why he chose it over say a 7.62 AR.
I bought an 8 dollar mount connected it to my gas block, and bought a 20 dollar 1000 lumen adjustable outdoor flash light that takes 18650 batteries, shock proof, drop proof, water resistant super durable light for less than 30 bucks, works great.
nice tip on the ak light mount. thanks
What was your flashlight doing in the oven?
My goodness, thank you very much for all these knowledge!
Great informative video. Good and simple ideas.
When are you going to start your training class? You are to smart to keep it all to yourself😊
Loving these videos Reid
I have been waiting for this. I am an AK man!
FB - I hear you brother: I broke down and got a page a couple of months ago. I just make sure that nothing I want to keep to myself and a very few close people never goes there!
Great vid! Thanks for sharing. I'm building my Hungarian ak mostly the sam way. Just don't have money for the aimpoint yet lol
LOVE the Power T! GO VOLS!!!
Great Video Sir! I also "Liked" the Face Book page. Thanks for the Great Tips Reid!!!
great video, makes me want to make a few changes to my setup
You're videos are great man!
Awesome videos Reid, much appreciate it!!
nice.. like to a guy that runs his optic out on the front of the gun. run a eotech in the front with the magnifier in back. made a shade tube for it do knock down glare. l run a stream light TLR2HLG under the gun, no iron sight glare, slide your grip forward and hit the light or green laser - on - and still have a firm grip on the weapon. As for leaving the sight on all thus time, LEDs have a finite life like a bulb, I don't leave my 516.65a on because it has side controls that are easily accessed from a normal front grip. lift your thumb and touch either button and it's on. Or strip it all of and put on the nv scope, it has two illuminator's on board, short wide and focused beam. It's a digital unit so with the day filter it's a scope also. You got me on the tourniquet on the sling. Two thumbs up. mine is in a stock pouch that doubles as a cheep piece. nice set up. I'm a little envious of your rifle. Mine is a piston driven M4 variant in semi- auto. I don't have a ak. have a friend who has one and it sweet. And keep some ammo in a bandolier handy I mentioned that!
Great video Reid. Any thought on making a video on painting your rifle?
Good for you Reid choosing a platform that isn't used by law enforcement agencies, you're not supporting companies that sell to government agencies where the citizens of certain states are restricted from owning the same.
This is one of the reasons why I chose the AKM platform as most law enforcement agencies do not use the AKM. I refuse to support firearm manufacturers that do not support the 2nd Amendment and if they sell to government agencies in states that restrict the citizens from owning the same then they do not support the 2nd Amendment, its really just that simple. A lot of big name manufacturers claim to support the 2nd Amendment but they do not, they support their wallet, citizens be damned.
The AK has been lauded as the "underdog's" gun for a reason...
Oscar Delta Good point. I never thought of it that way
+Oscar Delta If you ever feel like buying an AR-15, there are plenty of manufacturer's that feel the same way you do. LaRue, BCM, Barret just to name a few.
+Oscar Delta you can't throw all AR manufactures into that category. Plenty of them stand up for the 2nd Amendment.
SemperFiMac77 I'm aware that there are some A/R manufacturers that do support the 2nd and refuse to sell to government agencies in states that restrict the rights of citizens from owning the same...my original post mentions nothing about A/R's...
+Oscar Delta Barrett has the same mindset as you do. They don't sell their rifles to agencies in a state/city where civilians can't purchase that rifle as well.
Cool paint job. I notice that paint jobs of military and ex military operators usually cheap(rattle can), plenty effective, and well worn. I appreciate the look. Good video. Fast, concise and no going on and on and on about the same thing over and over again. There are plenty long video makers that I like such as Tactical 8265 (I can never remember the exact number!). Short and to the point can be great too! Your set up has me serioulsy thinking about an AK at some point. Up until now I have been ONLY intersted in AR varients. Can you get any REALLY good triggers for an AK? What about improving the speed, agility and function of the safety? Those are my only real issues. I LOVE piston guns. I see all sorts of rail systems that are now made for the AK. Can you get an AK down to 6lbs like most of my AR's?
Awesome video and love the new channel man. What's your reason behind having the AK as your go-to rifle vs an AR? Ive been considering dumping my AR and going to a Rifle Dynamics AK.
Aks are proven workhorses, they are piston driven vs gas driven like the ar. They are a larger caliber as well. Those are the main advantages of an AK. I love my Ar15 but Aks have the upper hand in most arenas.
Hey buddy, flashlight in oven?
GREAT STUFF Reid !!
Semper Fidelis !!
Sweet video and thought process. I have this set up minus the tourney.... Where do I get this from so it attaches to my sling ???
If you are right handed I would mount the light on the right side of the weapon because I think bad guys will shoot at the light.And if the light is mounted on the left when shoulder right your face is behind the light.
His stories about his attachments are hilarious. "I was Cooking a pizza"
Hi Reid i know this an older video but i like watching your content. Been a subscriber for a few years now. I have a question for you. Has the UA-cam anti 1st Amendment Gestapo harassed you or any of your videos? I know other popular gun channels have been hit. Keep up the great work brother. Your a true patriot.
Im taking your course and i need new stock What stock is on this rifle??
Totally agree. Keep it simple. What handguard is with your ultimak. Does it have a heatshield.
awesome vid !!!! btw why was your flash light in the oven in the first place ?
Iam curious about your thoughts/philosophy on keeping a full magazine and a round chambered in your rifle.
My one rifle an AR is for defense primarily. I keep it hot. Every second counts. I do not want to forget I have an empty chamber if I need to use it.
Thank you for your excellent content.
FJ55ironpig Load 28 in your AR magazine and put one in the pipe. Trust me on this.
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Tango Yankee
sancasmiadas1 you just won my ignorant post of the week award. Congratulations. Now go stick your head back in the sand where it belongs.
sancasmiadas1 why do you say that?
What makes you believe I live in fear?
I ask because I do not.
Reid Henrichs Please expand on why only 28 in the mag? Why not one chambered and 29 in the mag? Feeding issues?
The part about having the red dot always on is no joke, I had a scare a couple years ago. (Sounded like someone was trying to break in through my garage, luckily it turned out to be something else) Everything slowed down, and I was so focused on what was about to come through the door, I didn't have time to turn my red dot on, so it was just dead weight while I went to my iron sights. (No shoot) You learn alot when you actually go through a real-life incident like that.
Great video!! All your videos rock!!
Love your AK, can T-Mobile effectively advertise on your magazines?
Earned a big LIKE with that nice Big Orange Power T on that mag!! VFL!
Bill Farnham Go Dawgs!!!
Reid why was your surefire in the oven to begin with? Great durability test tho!
I always liked your perspective, it was obvious to me you two guys were on two different trips. If you haven't read Way of the Peaceful Warrior that's who you remind me of. Anyways I'm questioning the whole rifle as a go to for a bump in the night. Over penetration, and being able to move down the hallway have me still leaning towards my Glock with 33 mag. What are the downsides of a handgun for basic self defense in your opinion? I own pretty much every platform and gear so I'm not questioning the platform just seems overkill. My AK is stashed near the door to the house in case I have to go out the door at which point I would definitely switch to rifle but my nightstand is handgun with light and laser rod, although not sure I'd use either adrenaline groggy might forget to activate, not to mention may accidentally give my own positron away. Keep up the awesome work you look healthy man and reinvigorated. Thanks.