The A-Team Ruger Mini 14 Unboxing
Ruger Mini 14 Model 5895; side folding stock 5.56 18.5" TB
Made on 05/09/2024
Growing up in the 70's and 80's the Ruger Mini 14 was a popular rifle. The TV show The A-Team made it even more popular, however if you were not Military or Law Enforcement, the Mini 14 was neutered in the 80's. In 1994 with the passing of the "assault weapon ban" further restrictions were passed, and limited options.
While current Federal laws and free states allow law abiding citizens to own firearms, the Nazi States still infringe upon the 2nd Amendment rights of law abiding citizens.
The current A-Team Mini 14 has features like a bird cage flash hider, a bayonet mount, a pistol grip, a folding stock, and 30-40 round magazines. It is rated for 5.56 NATO with a 1-9 barrel right hand twist (good for 62gr and lower bullets). The Samson stock is available, but can be model specific based on generation of rifle. Weight is 7.5lbs
The Ruger Mini-14 in neutered form is legal in all 50 states. But some models are just too scary to the far left radicals.
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S&W PC Shorty .45 Pistol
Going over the 3rd Generation S&W Shorty Forty Five, based on a model 4513 .45 ACP compact frame, silver/stainless slide with an aluminum frame.
This amazing DA/SA pistol was done by the S&W Performance Center, starting in 1996 with 662 of them made. Came with a Briley Bushing https://www.briley.com/c-511-bushings.aspx , Novak sights, slide to frame fitting, trigger job, checkering on the front strap, dual recoil springs, magazine disconnect, and 7+1 .45 ACP capacity in a compact frame.
True craftsmanship from the Performance Center.
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This is not the end
Have you heard? I am losing my voice. About two years ago I had sever blepharospasm's, I now get injections to limit my eyes from closing. One of the reasons I wear the sunglasses. Now my voice is going, and trying to get a doctors appointment has been a pain, with an appointment 3 months out, as I can't go to an ENT without a referral. So I am taking a little break from videos and will try to change my videos for less talking and more visuals.
I am thankful for my subscribers as I try to get to the magic 1,000 to become a real channel.
I am just an independent content creator sharing things I bought/acquired over my lifetime, with you the viewer. No sponsors, no real agenda, just my views on set firearms, knives, and gear.
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2024 Solar Eclipse Texas
Experimented with a few devices in my driveway to capture the total solar eclipse.
If into the stars and planets the ZWO SeeStar S50 is neat to track and see things as a smart telescope. Works great with a tablet. Cost was $400, now its $500. While some might say its expensive, compared to other options for telescopes and the portability and ability to capture video/pictures, and track set things, it is a good option to look at, if into astrology. I had friend bring it over, and was impressed
Other videos were done with my smart phone, GoPro, and older cameras. Only used some video and sped things up for time.
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Cup Holder Hero
Like a floor mat, for your cup holders and other storage places in your vehicle. Fits many makes and models of 2007 and up vehicles. Comes in black and the options of black, gray, red, and blue border trim. Precut to fit, easy to wash and clean, reduces sound, insulates, and protects. Cost is about $25-$30 and avaible on Amazon.
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Replacing my whole EDC?
Changing out everything in my Every Day Carry from my past 5-10 years.
Yes, I decided to replace every item from my glasses to my wallet.
Carried in Military, Law Enforcement, and as a Contractor;
Eye glasses: Oakley transition lenses
Phone: iPhones 4, and XS
Pens: Rite in the Rain
Wallet: Skagen blue leather bi-fold and Dango Maverick M1 silver/black
Watches: Casio G-Shock and Garmin Solar Tactical
Knives: Benchmade ATS-34 and Cold Steel American Lawman AUS8
Key Fob: Jeep Wrangler MW3 and Ford F150 Lariat Leadfoot
New EDC;
Eye glass: Oakley transition lenses
Phone: iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pen: Rite in the Rain
Wallet: Dango Maverick M1 black
Watch: Garmin Solar Tactical 2
Knives: Cold Steel American Lawman S35VN
Key Fob: Ford Explorer King Ranch leather wrapped.
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WeatherTech FloorLiners
WeatherTech FloorLiner HP available for most vehicles, with different color options and styles.
Ordered mine on Amazon for all 3 rows of my 2023 Ford Explorer.
Different colors available, and I got Cocoa to match Ford/Lincoln Java interior.
Part # 471716-1-2-4715754IM
Check out www.explorerforum.com if you own a Ford Explorer
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Wood Pellets in a Solo Stove?
Trying out wood pellets in a Solo Stove Lite.
There is a plate needed to help burn the pellets, but an accelerant is important to get the pellets to get a complete burn.
This could be a good option for a beach, wet day, or time when dry wood is not available, and you need to boil/heat water for a drink or food.
Its always good to test things, and know what to expect, vs thinking it should work.
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Century Arms MKE AP5-P
Going over the Century Arms, Turkish import MKE pistol, the AP5-P a clone of the HK MP5K pistol in PDW form (5.83" threaded Navy tri lug barrel).
MKE in Turkey uses HK licensed tooling to make cheaper contract pistols/machine pistols for civilian and Government applications.
I was not impressed by the Century MKE and recommend the Zenith USA pistol over MKE based on my ownership of both. The HK SP5K is best, but over twice the cost (and I own one also). I recommend Zenith if on a budget. Find them on sale, not retail.
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ZF5-P BACK FROM WARRANTY REPAIR
Sent my Zenith ZF5-P (MP5K/SP5K clone) back to Zenith for warranty repair, and got it back. Going over the issues I had and what I got back. I am happy with my Zenith pistol fit and finish.
Also ordered an MKE version, that will arrive in a few days.
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HK Mk23 vs USP 45 Magazines
Going over the differences in the HK Mark 23 and USP 45 magazines, and installing a +5 round extension, for 17 rounds of 45 ACP.
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Mob Armor Phone Mount
Going over the Mob Armor magnetic phone mount, charging pad, and flex pad charger, that I am using to mount my iPhone 15 Max Pro in my Ford Explorer. I bought it all off Amazon.
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Trying the side items in current Dutch MRE's
CAVCOP tries the main accessory meal items, that come in the current (2024) Dutch MRE's.
Basic MRE items found in all menus: Biscuits Brown, Biscuits Fruit, fruit spread, meat pate, hazelnut spread, cereal bar, beef jerky, vanilla cake, peanuts, cashews, tuna, tortillas, black licorice, chewing gum, salt, pepper, Italian herbs, vitamin D tablet.
Subject to regular changes for basic MRE items based on supplies on hand.
Follow the adventure, with the Dutch MRE series. Give a like, leave a comment, subscribe to this small but growing channel.
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Drink Time, Dutch MRE beverages
In this video I go over all the beverages in the Dutch Combat Ration, and there are a bunch of them.
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HK AG36 40MM
Quick overview of the HK 40mm grenade launcher. Weapon mounted or stand alone launcher.
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Dutch MRE #8 Main Meals
Dutch MRE Number 8 meals
Main meals;
Breakfast: Oat muesli with yogurt and banana, along with a Fruit muesli.
Lunch: Italian pasta meal.
Dinner: Chicken coucous.
1,839 calories
695ml of water required
Hot/boiling water required for 3 meals.
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Dutch 24 Hour Combat MRE #8
Doing an unboxing of the Dutch Combat MRE, the largest in size and calories of any country I know of. Weight is just over 3 lbs (light) for 5,299 calories.
Meal Number 8
Main meals:
Breakfast: Fruit muesli and oat muesli with yogurt and banana.
Lunch: Italian pasta meal.
Dinner: Chicken coucous.
Basic MRE items: Biscuits Brown x 3, Biscuits Fruit, fruit spread, meat pate, hazelnut spread, candy bar, energy bar, cereal bar, beef jerky, vanilla cake, chewing gum 2x, tea 3x, coffee 3x, coffee creamer, sugar 5x, protein recovery powder, cocoa beverage powder, beef bullion, isotonic drink 3x, ice tea powder, chicken soup, salt, pepper, spices, vitamin D tablet, tissues, toothpicks 2x, spoon, wet wipes 3x.
Subject to regular changes for basic MRE items based on supplies on hand.
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NO DRILL CHEEK REST
Going over a product that raises the height on the comb of your rifle, to aid with higher sight lines, due to scopes and optics. Test fit it on a few rifle stocks and shotguns in the video
Made in the USA of Kydex, and velcro. Removable, reusable. Comes i a variety of colors (can be custom ordered in any popular kydex pattens if you contact the manufacture) . Initial impressions are its a great product, with a wide range of use for todays optics. I might get a few more.
No Drill Cheek Rest web page: https://nodrillcheekrest.com/
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WSRedneck https://rumble.com/user/WSRedneck
Therapy Range https://rumble.com/c/TherapyRange
Always Survive https://rumble.com/user/AlwaysSurvive
Dear Sarge https://rumble.com/c/c-1724301
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HK SP5K vs ZENITH ZF5-P
Please give a like, and if not subscribed, SUBSCRIBE and never miss a video of CAVCOP going over guns and gear.
Comparing the H&K premium SP5K pistol to a cheaper Zenith ZF5-P.
Is the $3,000 German pistol worth the cost vs the $1,200 American made Zenith clone? Do you get a better fit and finish? Is the H&K superior for welds?
Spoiler alert; I will probably be sending the Zenith back for warranty work, due to I think is a small issue, but never should have passed a quality control inspection.
To be fair, H&K comes with a nice carry case, a 1 point sling, 2 magazines, and a sight tool. Zenith comes with a cheaper carry bag and 1 magazine. But is that a $1,800 difference?
My favorite smaller channels on Rumble;
WSRedneck https://rumble.com/user/WSRedneck
Therapy Range https://rumble.com/c/TherapyRange
Always Survive https://rumble.com/user/AlwaysSurvive
Dear Sarge https://rumble.com/c/c-1724301
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AR Assembly Completed
Completed some Christmas AR's I built for use on a ranch/farm to control hogs and varmint. 16" barrel 1:8" twist, in .300 Blackout, pistol length gas system, .750" gas port, standard Carbine buffer. MBUS sights, with a AGM Rattler TS thermal scope.
Check out;
WSRedneck https://rumble.com/user/WSRedneck
Therapy Range https://rumble.com/c/TherapyRange
Always Survive https://rumble.com/user/AlwaysSurvive
Dear Sarge https://rumble.com/c/c-1724301
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PART 2 of 2: How to assemble an AR/M4 lower receiver
If you follow me, in this video you might learn a little more about me.
This video is to show how to assemble an AR/M4 lower receiver, using basic tools (No fancy blocks, mounts, etc...) I try to show a few easy ways to do things, based on my years of experience. Its a simple process anyone can do at home.
Lower receivers are "the firearm" and have to go through an FFL, but for $50 you can buy a stripped lower (along with FFL transfer fees, which tend to be going up as the FBI charges more to maintain an FFL).
Why buy a stripped lower? Cost. If you want an AR/M4, you can buy just the lower for $50 and then pay a $25-$50 FFL fee. Other parts can be bought later., as you can afford them, through the mail or at gun shows. Another bonus is you are buying a stripped lower, that you can "build as a pistol". If you bought a complete rifle AR/M4, made by a company, its a rifle and can never legally be a pistol, unless you get a tax stamp/SBR/register it, and then you have worry about selling it later or doing paperwork to change it. A pistol you build, can stay a pistol, or be made into a rifle and back, based on the law. The AFT has put out, a pistol can be converted to a rife and back to a pistol, but a rifle must stay a rifle. Don't risk becoming a felon, making a rifle into a pistol .
TIPS (you might fail to read);
DO NOT USE ANY LOCTITE.
USE A RAG TO WORK ON.
USE OIL/GREASE ON METAL TO ALUMINUM PARTS.
LINE THINGS UP, AND TAP LIGHTLY AT FIRST.
USE TAPE OR CARDBOARD TO COVER THE RECEIVER (so you don't leave marks if you miss with a hammer/punch).
USE A LARGE CLEAR BAG TO INSTALL SPRINGS/DETENT PINS (as they might fly off).
TIGHTEN THE GRIP AND CASTLE NUT, THEN BACK OFF, AND RETIGHTEN (season the threads).
STAKE YOUR CASTLE NUT, IF COMPLETE AND A SELF DEFENSE USE (non range toy).
BE CAREFUL WITH THE TRIGGER GUARD EARS TOWARDS THE REAR WHEN INSTALLING THE REAR ROLL PIN, AS YOU COULD BEND/BREAK THEM.
If looking for an affordable upper to attach to your lower, check out:
https://apachearmaments.com/store/
Use this discount code provided by Therapy Range to save a few more bucks "Paulsfriend5"
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PART 1 of 2: How to assemble an AR/M4 lower receiver
If you follow me, in this video you might learn a little more about me.
This video is to show how to assemble an AR/M4 lower receiver, using basic tools (No fancy blocks, mounts, etc...) I try to show a few easy ways to do things, based on my years of experience. Its a simple process anyone can do at home.
Lower receivers are "the firearm" and have to go through an FFL, but for $50 you can buy a stripped lower (along with FFL transfer fees, which tend to be going up as the FBI charges more to maintain an FFL).
Why buy a stripped lower? Cost. If you want an AR/M4, you can buy just the lower for $50 and then pay a $25-$50 FFL fee. Other parts can be bought later., as you can afford them, through the mail or at gun shows. Another bonus is you are buying a stripped lower, that you can "build as a pistol". If you bought a complete rifle AR/M4, made by a company, its a rifle and can never legally be a pistol, unless you get a tax stamp/SBR/register it, and then you have worry about selling it later or doing paperwork to change it. A pistol you build, can stay a pistol, or be made into a rifle and back, based on the law. The AFT has put out, a pistol can be converted to a rife and back to a pistol, but a rifle must stay a rifle. Don't risk becoming a felon, making a rifle into a pistol .
TIPS (you might fail to read);
DO NOT USE ANY LOCTITE.
USE A RAG TO WORK ON.
USE OIL/GREASE ON METAL TO ALUMINUM PARTS.
LINE THINGS UP, AND TAP LIGHTLY AT FIRST.
USE TAPE OR CARDBOARD TO COVER THE RECEIVER (so you don't leave marks if you miss with a hammer/punch).
USE A LARGE CLEAR BAG TO INSTALL SPRINGS/DETENT PINS (as they might fly off).
TIGHTEN THE GRIP AND CASTLE NUT, THEN BACK OFF, AND RETIGHTEN (season the threads).
STAKE YOUR CASTLE NUT, IF COMPLETE AND A SELF DEFENSE USE (non range toy).
BE CAREFUL WITH THE TRIGGER GUARD EARS TOWARDS THE REAR WHEN INSTALLING THE REAR ROLL PIN, AS YOU COULD BEND/BREAK THEM.
If looking for an affordable upper to attach to your lower, check out:
https://apachearmaments.com/store/
Use this discount code provided by Therapy Range to save a few more bucks "Paulsfriend5"
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Testing GT9 12 ga Ammo from Black Aces
Blasting away with GT9 12 ga ammo, to see if this cheap ammo works, or is a waste of money.
Used my Saiga 12, Benelli M4, Stevens SxS and Mossberg/Howa 1000.
I rate this ammo as a good buy for quality made shotguns.
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Unique Disassembly of the Ruger SP101 and GP100
Going over the basic disassembly of the Ruger SP101 (and GP100) that is almost tool less. A well engineered and over built revolver, and could be great for survival, kits, glove boxes, tool boxes, even tackle boxes.
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