M1 Garand ( Close Up )

[brianthao102]

Did you try to stab Watermelons with the Bayonet? I saw you do it with a Shotgun, that was pretty cool.

[CommanderLukas]

@LafreniereJ Goodness, you're dumb.

[redheadedduckhunter]

@LafreniereJ Your just jealous

[TheMotoBros]

Great gun! my dad was in the SWAT team for 32 years and is going to retire soon, but one time he had a murder case where a drunkard shot another man in the back of the head with one of those things, from being drunk, and from gambling conflicts. when they got there, the only thing that was left was his neck, and a small portion of the left side of his face. That 30-06 is deffinitely nothing to play with!

[Kakkerot86]

that is one dead sexy rifle.

[bironmiller4330]

Leaf blower with a bayonet! :D

[kendalfrazier]

@LafrenierJ when he said get off my lawn he was talking to you

[panteraboy1988]

Hickok, I find myself watching your videos more than i watch TV these days haha. And you are a brave man for firing such an old and valuable piece of history!

[TheINFJGuy]

Beautiful legendary gun

[Deathofblades]

"you see the clip ejects and what you have to do is put another one in" You don't say?

[AFalconPunch]

Such a beautiful weapon 

[MrTEXAN79]

Great vid. Best rifle of WW2. I'm blessed with 3 of em. 2 springfields and 1 winchester.

[trench05]

Hey Hickok, love your vids. I was wondering where you get your 30-06 ammo and how many grains you recommend. I really want a Garand but the ammo seems so expensive. Thanks.

[mindelo23]

I thought it was Gunny from Mail Call taking watermelons again.

[lesspaul98]

ohh look at his thimb i think hes double jointed lol and nice vid man m1 garans 1 of my favourite gins

[Confederate12341]

@LafreniereJ Dude in the Second Ammendment.

[redheadedduckhunter]

@LafreniereJ You are a dumbass. Go back to school and pay attention this time.

[Noobpatty]

7:12

Nothing like that sound

[haxrbust]

@LafreniereJ "A well-regulated militia, being necessary for the security of a free state, the right of the people to bear arms shall not be infringed." Second Amendment, Constitution of the United States of America.

[FatJoe214]

You had me at "Get off my lawn."

[bigfootcock]

@LafreniereJ You have the right to shave your arms and display them in public anytime you want. The 2nd Amendment preserves the right of U.S. citizens to "bear" firearms. And no not grizzly paws either.

[SergantRC]

how did i go from watching paintball videos to this lol kwl video btw

[WeeItsNookies]

@LafreniereJ Silence you anti gun hippie.

[BigDThe0G]

I had to come and watch this video again when I found out that the U.S. might be buying a bunch of these from South Korea. If it actually happens I would love to secure one!

[bigfootcock]

@BigDThe0G I would too, but wont happen as long as BHO is in office. He has blocked this hardcore. The CMP still has plenty though, as this is where the Korean Garands would go anyhow. Would be sweet to get a vintage mint though.

[mroeder98]

Subscribed.



[dogbone222]

@LafreniereJ yes because we must disarm and let all the other first world countries slaughter us at first chance. way ta go mon.

[KiltAllen]

@LafreniereJ I...wow. Somebody didn't pay attention in U.S. History 101. Look, everyone, yet another example of the failed education system.

Also, on a pedantic level... It's "bear arms", not "bare arms". I mean, we can also have naked arms, but no one contests that anymore.

[lowsten]

@LafreniereJ You're an idiot. 

[boxofglocks1]

Second Amendment A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.

[punchdrunkatheist]

@LafreniereJ AMENDMENT II

A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.

[bassandguitargreg]

bahaha! GET OFF MY LAWN!!!!!

[GerrettJihad]

I would prefer the Russian SVT40, can you do a Video on the SVT40 or maybe a WW2 Gin Comparison of Semi automatic rifles?

[mrtheblr]

@LafreniereJ lol are you trolling? "BARE" arms? if you are thats funny

[Harroz562]

I just love the Metal sound when the clip is gone.

[charlesvan13]

@LafreniereJ

The First Amendment is a good one, but the Bill of Rights has 9 more.

[lokye40]

@charlesvan13 its the second amendment dude. :)

[hickok45]

@LafreniereJ, Duh, how about the Second Amendment? :-)

[Pointburn]

Get off my lawn - Priceless

[shibazmalic]

Nice!!!



[MrBruce1337]

beautiful gun, that pinging sound when the clip runs out is amazing. I can't wait to get one, how much do they go for?

[youthanasia70]

@MrBruce1337 ive seen an original in very good shape go at auction for $875 and that was a very low price. one like hickok's will be a little over $1,100. but i could be wrong havent checked in awhile tho.

[MrBruce1337]

@youthanasia70 not bad for a piece of history if u ask me. Im actually lookn to save up for a mossberg 500 pump, and I do like the new gen 4 glock 18's.

[chris33933]

i want one :(

[smellyshroom115]

Im looking into a m1 how much can one run in the price department.

[MrDip02]

@smellyshroom115 800+

[kalan1991]

do you re-load the clips or are they non- reusuable?

[TNREBEL40348]

@kalan1991 you can reuse them. the clip arent epensive but if u want to save $ then reuse them.

[Deathofblades]

I could have sworn Eastwood said that famous line with an M1 Carbine in his hand. Then again I can be wrong if I don't remember correctly.

[IAMDEATH2010]

looks like you have yourself a new leaf blower there sir

[minimer99]

my uncle has one of those

[laughingsnake]

Designed by Jean-Cantius Garand born in St-Rémi , Québec!

[FordAccord]

@laughingsnake

Perhaps you're referring to John Cantius Garand, born in Québec, raised in Connecticut.

[RedWhiteBlackYellow]

I litterally just watch the movie grand torino today and loved it! Great video! Strait to the point without being like those other guys who think they know it all!

[Turingiivids]

thumbs up for m14 review

[fehpexoto]

"Get off my lawn!" Epic!

[boblinsky719]

Best...intro...EVER!

[TheFascicularis]

review about BAR pls :-)

[AngryLlamaAttack]

i love how your videos are straight to the point with no bs inbetween!!

[MrTEXAN79]

Might want to keep that thumb wrapped around the back of it. That op rod doesn't forgive.

[eviljagtech]

I got one for Christmas, my dad got back at me for the MP-15 I got him the year before lol. Can't wait to get to the range to rock and roll with it.

[springfield03sniper]

Finest gun I have ever shot. I read in an old field manual that the loading process was only to be done with one hand. I see all these other videos on here where people try all sorts of ways to load a new en bloc. Just waiting for m1 thumb... Good work and keep the videos coming!

[Bkuntz12]

Im guessing your rich?

[hickok45]

@Bkuntz12, Definition of "rich":  someone who makes more money than I do. :-)

[lowsten]

@Bkuntz12 What if he was? Does it matter? Nope didn't think so.

[MrDip02]

@Bkuntz12 he borrows some guns to he does not own every single gun he shows

[MrKimberCrazy]

@Bkuntz12 No I'm guessing he is "retired" Hahaha The two can be mistaken sometimes. The one thing he is rich of is time

[mattari011]

What type of ammo do you use in this?

[TheBenjo373]

@mattari011 30.06

[rifleslol]

@mattari011 More specifically, you should stick to M2 ball loads with a stock Garand. They aren't designed for the higher pressure commercial loads you'll find in most shops. You can get an adjustable gas plug to tune the gas system so you can fire the heavier loads safely, though.

[imRyRy]

It makes an excellent leaf blower.

[LooksLegitBro]

looks like it doubles as a leaf blower.

[littlelo998]

GET OFF MY LAWN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[littlelo998]

you know when it is popping out the magazine the cling sound would come.... Well when the magazine made that noise the enemy would poke his head up and start shooting at you well the military would throw an emty magazine on the groung the the enemy would come up and they would shoot them... It is very funny.... STUPID PEOPLE LOL... ITS JUST HORRIBLE

[rootbeerfilms1001]

lol your funny

[oskaju]

Fucking watermelon should not act like a psycho !1111

[CarlsoSpiceyWeiner69]

@hellafunny117 you can get 5 round en-bloc clips for the Garand and it'll great for hunting, don't anything about 5 rounds magazines for the m-1 carbine though : /

[ChromeArty]

I am in the process of trading a couple pistols for one of these!!! when he sent me the message confirming our deal. I almost peed a little :) I am SO happy

I also just purchased an M1 carbine ..... that hasn't shown up yet.... :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) SO HAPPY!!!!!!

[xXxSkiLarxXx]

can i go work for you? and maybe shot some weapons? =P

[hellafunny117]

Is it legal to use this or the M1A as a hunting rifle, what about an M1 carbine?

[TheBeaglebite]

Thumbs up if you want hicock45 to try the RPG-6 >:)

[ccubsfan94]

@TheBeaglebite i think fpsrussia will take that one since he better suits the cod enthusiast.

[SgtEisenberger]

damn poor watermelon 

[12gimli3]

my favorite gun of all time i have it and enjoy it so much

[ForFREEDOM13]

GET OFF MY LAWN <_<

[MegaFastgamer]

burglars will think twice about robbing u!

[goofybastard89]

So many assault rifles were made because of the way the m1 worked so its probly one of the most legendary war rifles ever built.

[TheHalo1917]

id get the hell off his lawn

[Daynknight1001]

Does anyone know alot about the CMP M1 garand program? Please, someone reply to me.

[dmac2269]

It's a good leaf blower too. Nice vids keep em comin!

[planb1532190]

Lol, 4:38, good thing you caught that!

[DancingJesus94]

Personally, I believe this use of force was entirely necessary and justified, as watermelons are becoming increasingly aggressive in recent months, spurred on by a lack of police response to acts of violence perpetrated by watermelons.

Now, I know some Liberals will claim that we are merely overreaction to this incursion, and we're merely hiding behind the Second Amendment, but here is the visual proof right here ladies and gentlemen: Watermelons are vicious, remorseless, and we must stop them.

[Luccimatic]

It can be done, our thumbs just ask politely that we refrain from such action. :p my dad owns one. I plan to have one oft own very soon. It's my most desired piece.

[leesherman100]

Hickok is wrong I believe when he says the M-1 can't be topped off with rounds. I have seen this done on another vid.

[hickok45]

@leesherman100, No, you're wrong; there's no way I could EVER be wrong. Actually, I think you CAN top one off; it's just not nearly as simple as other designs. :-)

[1169Timothy]

@hickok45 I once heard some one say that they sell M1 Garands' in Every Gun store in the USA. I do not believe that is completely true but how easy is it to get your hands on that rifle in the US?

[georgesouv]

@leesherman100 give us the link for the video you are referring to then

[shotgunsteve93]

lol at all these stories about the "ping" letting the enemy know you are out of ammo. In battle, there is no way even the rifleman could here the ping, let alone an enemy soldier. And those stories about GI's throwing en bloc clips at rocks are also made up bs.

[shdowhunt60]

@shotgunsteve93 Exactly, it's a myth. That ping, while distinctive, isn't loud compared to a bunch of gunfire. And lets face it, who the hell is stupid enough to charge a regiment of riflemen just because they heard a ping?

[CaptainMaloy1001]

Can you do a Video on the Springfield 1903 rifle? i'd like that.

[cfroemming17]

Hey Hickock, Since im sure you have many more resources then myself,I was curious if you could direct me on where i could possibly find a WW2 era Garand. Your guidance would be much appreciated.

[94boxen]

thumbs up if you want hicock45 to do a review on the FN FAL!

[wojtuniakfrog]

@94boxen Fuck that gun.

[HuntHawaii808]

I think the "get off my lawn" was a Gran Torino reference :D

[bravowhiskey223]

nice Gran Torino quote in the intro.

[Thelucasso2]

@ctrlaltWOOT Lol you kiddinng me? Lots of soldiers died cuz of this.

[plechatam]

@Thelucasso2 that's silly. If they could hear the ping, they're too close for a rifle shot anyway.

[ookeepmoo]

@Thelucasso2 some would slam an empty clip to the metal on the gun to trick the enemy to poke their heads out...

[CURTISHUNDLEY1073]

If I had a million dollars to spend on that gun I would offer ot to mr.45, but something tells me I would get run of the compound with the same rifle.lol.dont ever let that one go!!

[TAXOPAREI]

@ctrlaltWOOT in a guerrilla war in a destroyed city iτs war 1 vs 1 several times . often this weapon was used by snipers ,When the enemy probably heard this cling is the clinical disadvantage, admit it .

[Bluelunes]

I found an M1 Garand for sale in a local gun store here. I would certainly snatch it up if I were a vintage firearm collector. Lord knows, someday I will be.

You know, come to think of it - they had a K98 Kurz (WWII) once, too. Had a smooth bolt, and was in good condition. Kind of bummed now, that I don't own both of those.

[gbmcy]

Hey Watermelon!! GET OFF MY LAWN!!!!! OR meet my friend Mr. Garand.

[JamesBayCree97]

I saw this video as the featured video and thought about Clint saying GET OFF MY LAWN! Then click, get off my lawn!

[chrischiampo]

Was just wondering do you have access to a BAR in 30-06 i think a video on that and a demo of walking fire on a melon patch would make a very interesting topic yet another of John Moses Brownings awesome creations thanks for all the great videos as always Life is Good :~)

[iloveRPG1337]

you would think there is a bayonet for a shotgun

[RuHartnett]

This is the 21 century, but still the M1 Garand is the best Semi-Auto rifle ever invented!

[PADSCALE]

a canadian made the m1 garand did he not?

[TheUSMarine5]

@PADSCALE correct i think John Garand

[XeroedEffects]

The PING WON THE WAR!

[Tiziano182]

dam i love that sound that says "need more ammo"

[j011e]

My favourite gun... Would love to have one.

[dubinek88]

Imagine what that gun saw...

[TAXOPAREI]

perhaps the only deadly disadvantage of tha M1 was that the enemy knew WHEN YOU WERE OUT OF AMMO AFTER THA CLIPS ''' CLING '' !!!!

[DarkElfDiva]

@TAXOPAREI Soldiers would often carry an enpty clip with them, and after shooting 6 or 7 rounds, would throw the clip down, making it go ping, then when the enemy pops up to shoot, you use your last round to kill him.

[moparfanatic50]

@TAXOPAREI alot of time in pictures they would carry extra clips to drop on rocks to fool the enemy of thinking they were empty. pretty clever idea

[TAXOPAREI]

@moparfanatic50 practically do not know how easy it is to throw clips at stones when pointing and sooting on the battlefield, but still, very clever trick to fool the enemy if u have a good timing of your '' last bullet and rock - cling '' !! one thing you learn in army schools is to transform your disadvantage to a advantage !

[omgiTsmeJon]

@TAXOPAREI actualy they tap them on the receiver

[Phi1350]

@TAXOPAREI I'll take that disadvantage over the enemy and his 5 shot bolt action!

[drbackjack]

@TAXOPAREI

Do you really think you could hear the ping during the noise of war? Not to mention without hearing protection.

[TAXOPAREI]

@drbackjack a guerilla war in a ruined town, you can hear even tha sound of the souls that leave the dead bodies..

[DrR2Bob2pus]

@TAXOPAREI That's why in japan, the U.S would throw empty clips on the ground, and cap the japeneese when

they jumped up.

[REPINTDOT]

@TAXOPAREI ya because u can hear the cling over everyone elses gunfire

[TheMonster13579]

@TAXOPAREI sometimes, soldiers would carry extra clips, and just drop them to make the illusion that they were empty and had to reload. nazis and such pop up only to get blasted lol

[Thelucasso2]

@TAXOPAREI That was one of the greatest mistake for this gun in WWII. Soldiers were F*cked up cuz of this.

[vaq130]

@TAXOPAREI I think that if the enemy was that closed he was probably death by then.

[redsfan293]

@TAXOPAREI I heard a story about some troops fighting in WWII and they would take empty M1 Garand clips and hit them off something metal so the japs would think they were out of ammo, the Japanese would then charge the American troops thinking they were empty and then get cut down.

[snowflakeFactory]

@TAXOPAREI That accutually got a lot of soldiers killed, believe it or not.

[joker9494949494]

@TAXOPAREI gis used to use it to advantage by having one soldier pop it out to make the noise while the others waitied for the german or japanese to pop out. neat little ploy

[KnorpelDelux]

@TAXOPAREI In the heat of battle no one would notice.

[thatsmahboi1337]

@TAXOPAREI

this was used to their advantage, its simple, drop an empty mag, enemy pops up, shoot him

[madman2u]

@TAXOPAREI True but the 1911 would be most soldiers backup if i'm not mistaking. That gun is also one if the few guns that did matter in the WW2 winning. Love WW1 and WW2 guns, if i ever get a licence i will get one 1911 as my first WW gun. Bit pricey but still you can't set a price on history ;)

[TAXOPAREI]

@madman2u Unfortunately, in GREECE The possession of weapons is illegal (I am from Mani and we all have guns illegally) when serving in the army 15 years ago we had the M1 for a training weapon , fantastic weapon for it years, would love to have a such in my collection ..

[HellaFlushEvo]

@TAXOPAREI its obvious when anyone is out b/c of the "OH SHIT" look on their face. its not audible during a firefight

[Daynknight1001]

@TAXOPAREI See that's where your WRONG. Tell me TAXOPAREI, do you think you are going to hear a single clip eject when you are in a battlefield full of mortars going of BAR's, browning machine guns, napalm bombs, hundreds of people shooting, grenades, artillery, Tanks firing, anti-aircrat, and anti-tank weapons firing. I don't know if you're superman with his amazing ears, But I sure as hell wouldn't be able to.

[TAXOPAREI]

@Daynknight1001 u watch to tv and play war games to much.. even once in a million if the enemy knows that you are out ammο , this can be called a BIG disadvantage , this is not what I say, military analysts support that when the enemy knows when you are out of ammo you can easily get a worst position in the battle or even be cleaned up .

[Daynknight1001]

@TAXOPAREI You don't know what your talking about son, I'm former Army. During our FTX they simulated a battled and I couldn't even yell out to my squad sergeant. So yeah you can't hear shit with explosions going off and fifty calibers roaring. In real combat I imagine it would be worse still because the explosions would go off nearer to you and the people would actually shoot back.

[StoneColdKrishna]

@Daynknight1001 Stop being a dick, he was just talking about a small fire fight, of course it wouldn't matter in the heat of a big battle, but between squadrons of of 2 or 3 it was the only disadvantage to the bolt action.

[Daynknight1001]

@StoneColdKrishna Hmmph, swearing in an argument. One of the signs of frustration at failure.... do you know how big a SQUAD is not a squadron that would be air force. It's around a dozen two or three dozen is the size of a platoon which is pretty big so yes even then you still would not be able to hear the pinging this was only a problem for special forces soldiers like the rangers etc. because they fought in small units and their tactics required them to fight by themselves.

[StoneColdKrishna]

@Daynknight1001 SQUADRON - In the modern United States Army, a squadron is an armored cavalry, air cavalry, and/or other reconnaissance unit whose organizational role parallels that of a battalion and is commanded by a lieutenant colonel.

Yeah I knew the difference between a squad and squadron, but it's not just the air force tard.

[planb1532190]

@TAXOPAREI I doubt you could hear the ping over the super sonic cracking of rounds being fired.

[USMCB4MF]

@TAXOPAREI very true but troops in WWII also figured out that they could trick the Germans or the Japs by simply throwing an empty mag at a rock and it will make the same sound so ya

[Ace52Fan]

@USMCB4MF You are correct. and it was indeed a great tactic!

[MsDario1996]

@TAXOPAREI In the heat of battle it whas pretty hard to hear the pinging sound.

[KamikazeOrange]

@TAXOPAREI Truth is that soldiers where just paranoid that it was like that. If there were shots being fired, you usually couldn't hear the ping.

[mohiahmed1]

@TAXOPAREI BUT!!! that was used to our advantage, soilders used to take a empty clip and throw down on the ground and it would make a cling, then the enemy would pop there heads up and our soilders would shoot them

[zellarsDD777]

@TAXOPAREI That actually did cost a handful of Americans their lives. Some soldiers learned to use it to their advantage, however. They would hit an empty clip on a rock so that it would cling, and when the enemy would break from cover to shoot them the Americans would shoot the enemy.

[bjizzle123]

@TAXOPAREI thats why troops would toss empty garand clips in the air, and as soon as they hit the ground, the enemy would come out from cover to attack, but get shot up.

[TheHappyjoy2011]

crazy gooks!!!!

[Calaghi]

Great video!

Do you have any idea in what year your M1 Garand was built?

[skellens42]

i love how firearms tell a story

[Theguyswithnolife]

GOD! I LOVE THE ''CLING'' AT THE END OF THE CLIP :D

[OnlyEmil97]

I love This Gun i Have One springfild M1 Garand

[chilly22]

ahh the years i spent firing this rifle on my favourite computer games lol

[georgesouv]

@chilly22 Yeah, me too lol

[Lackoification]

if anyone actually understood the intro, when he said "Get off my lawn", its from Gran Torino, very good movie.

[badbadfull]

Oi i wanted to eat that water melon is MINE!

[WPGOD]

can you fire the m1 garand left handed without getting hot brass in your face????

[robotskater143]

i could listen to that all day!! PING... PING... PING!!!!!!

[bigboy751000]

:( watermelon's have feelings to :(