Videos tagged with USGI

This guide details the process of loading and preparing the M14 rifle for live fire, as demonstrated by a firearms enthusiast. It covers magazine loading with 7.62x51mm NATO ammunition and chambering a round, emphasizing safe handling and proper technique for engaging targets on an outdoor range.

This video compilation showcases humorous 'fails' and 'shenanigans' from United States Marines, offering a glimpse into barracks life and field training exercises. It highlights military culture, gear usage, and regulation adherence through a series of entertaining TikTok clips. The content, presented by former Marine Nikko Ortiz, touches on various aspects of military service with a satirical tone.

This content humorously contrasts the reactions of a seasoned combat veteran and a new soldier during a simulated combat scenario. The veteran exhibits a high-energy, almost celebratory response to chaos, using slang like 'Full send,' while the new soldier displays fear and confusion. The video highlights the veteran's confident demeanor and use of tactical gear, contrasting it with the novice's apprehension.

This YouTube video focuses on USGI (United States Government Issue) armorer's gauges and tools. The title and description indicate a presentation or overview of specialized equipment used for the maintenance, inspection, and potentially repair of firearms, likely within a military or historical context. Viewers can expect to see various measuring devices and tools essential for ensuring firearms are within proper specifications.

This video demonstrates the use of a rare Rock Island Arsenal USGI trigger pull gauge for the M16 rifle. The gauge, inspected in May 1995, is designed to measure the minimum trigger pull weight, specified as 5 pounds plus 1 ounce for the M16A1. The instructor highlights its rarity and provenance, likely from the Bill Rica collection, and provides a step-by-step guide on its proper application in a safe, unloaded environment.

This video details the use of a rare 1973 U.S.G.I. firing pin protrusion gauge for the M16 rifle. It explains the gauge's components, calibration process using a dial indicator and set ring gauge, and its application on an M16 bolt carrier group. The presenter demonstrates how to check firing pin protrusion against specified tolerances, comparing it to other methods and highlighting its historical significance.

This video reviews the Kifaru Woobie, a modern interpretation of the USGI Poncho Liner. The reviewer highlights its lightweight, durable, and exceptionally warm qualities, comparing it favorably to heavier blankets often used on deployments. The Woobie is presented as a practical and effective piece of gear for staying warm in cold conditions, particularly for military personnel or outdoor enthusiasts.