I was invited to be a guest on an episode of the Modern Rifleman Radio podcast, which just published today. It was a lot of fun, and the discussion ranged all over, from current Army rifle training to the genesis of the “modern” rifle to how the M1A and MAS 49/56 performed in mud and sand testing to the latest news on InRange TV – and a lot more. Check it out!
On a separate note, I would like to say that I’m really not usually the sort to buy trinkety sort of stuff – but I couldn’t help myself yesterday. I saw a mention of this:
and just had to order one. It’s a plush throw pillow copy of a Soviet spam can of 7.62x54R ammo…definitely the most amusing milsurp-related doodad I’ve seen in a long time, and a sure way to put a smile on my face every time I see it. 🙂 If you’re as easily amused by the idea as I am, you can order one yourself through Amazon
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Looks like you crashed the Amazon server.
Better to jump directly to 9:44 to hear directly what interest us 😉
To anyone checking out the pillow look at the customer questions and answers, down near the bottom of the page.
The creator of the plush was taking suggestions and seemed to like the idea of a 7.62×39 hug pillow.
His website is http://www.plusharmory.com
that is the coolest pillow ever
If I order two do I get a plush can-opener?
No, you’ll have to order a plush angle grinder separately.
Really enjoyed listening to your guest appearance on Modern Rifleman Radio. Your narrative skills are one of your strong points and stand you in good stead in your videos. I can always count on you and Forgotten Weapons for interesting professionally produced videos.
i found this, very interesting:
http://www.armamentresearch.com/syrian-rebels-produce-homemade-anti-materiel-rifles/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVuuR-teXOg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9hyd9pn5J8
(at 2,30 sec note the locking safety)
Rats.. they won’t ship to UK!
I though I had my Xmas presents sorted there!
Bummer!