The Insane Guns In My Armory

From Cold War classics to modern military icons, today we’re taking you behind the scenes of one of the most unique private armories you’ll ever see. From the legendary Colt Monitor and battle-proven M249 SAW to rare Galil variants like the South African R4, this collection isn’t about safe queens—it’s about preserving the evolution of military small arms and understanding why these firearms mattered. Every gun has a story, and every design reflects the era and battlefield that shaped it. We’ll break down the history, engineering, and significance of some of the rarest and most interesting firearms in the collection, while talking about what it actually takes to build and maintain an armory dedicated to historical comparison, testing, and education. Whether you’re a collector, military history enthusiast, or just love seeing uncommon guns, this is a tour packed with surprises, forgotten designs, and plenty of mechanical eye candy. The most awesome gaming computers made by ardent 2A supporters in Utah! www.xidax.com/garandthumb Our Company and Merch! Onward Research http://onwardresearch.com/ www.xidax.com/garandthumb Insta: https://www.instagram.com/garand_thumb/ GarandThumb on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/garandthumb1 00:00 GARAND THUMB ARMORY 3:27 The MAGPUL MASADA / Bushmaster ACR 5:25 COLT MONITOR 8:50 ZM Weapons LR300 12:04 Home Defense Weapon M249 SAW 15:20 Biggest Disappointment LWRCI SMG45 / Redemption 17:28 MP5-10MM 19:44 Near and Dear to my Heart. Fathers 22 LR 21:00 MR223A3 / HK416A5 23:50 The M1 GARAND 27:38 Gordon Period Correct Clone 31:25 US Army Replacement Rifle? URGI 32:04 1895 Russian Contract 35:25 DD PCC 36:26 Shorty M4 Grenadier 39:34 Sig M7 Rifle 41:30 Actual FN FAL 42:52 Winchester 1897 Trench Shotgun 45:40 MK12 Mod 0 46:55 South African LM5 48:20 SPAS 12 Jurassic Park 50:16 Half Life MP5 with M203 51:05 1917 German Luger 52:12 Red9 C96 Mauser 54:09 Mk13 Mod 5 Sniper Rifle