The Surplus Guns Gold Rush When Communism Fell (w/ Val Forgett)

This video from God Family and Guns discusses the top 5 firearms to consider purchasing before potential price spikes. It covers factors influencing gun and ammo prices, including supply chain issues, global markets, and potential political turmoil. The presenter, exhibiting an experienced authority level, ranks firearms like the SKS, 2011, .38 Special revolvers, AR-15, and Glocks as strategic buys.

The video argues that due to market saturation of common firearms and a slowdown in new gun ownership, the best investment in the current market lies in rare, collectible military surplus firearms that are no longer in production. These historical pieces, unlike modern 'cookie-cutter' guns, are becoming increasingly scarce and valuable.

This video discusses the increasing scarcity and rising prices of vintage military surplus rifles, such as SKS, AKs, Mosin-Nagants, and K98s. Historically plentiful and affordable, these firearms are becoming harder to find in original condition due to sporterization, age, and poor storage. While demand remains, reduced supply drives up costs, making them less accessible for younger shooters compared to previous decades. The appeal is now largely driven by collectibility, nostalgia, and the desire for unique historical pieces.

The video argues that due to market saturation of common firearms and a slowdown in new gun ownership, the best investment in the current firearms market (Summer 2025) lies in rare, collectible military surplus firearms. These are not being produced anymore, leading to scarcity and increasing value. Examples include Mosin Nagants, SKS rifles, M1 Garands, K98s, K31s, and M1903s, which are becoming increasingly expensive and difficult to find.

The firearms market is currently experiencing heavy saturation of common firearms like polymer-grip semi-automatics and AR-style rifles, leading to decreased sales. The speaker identifies military surplus and collectible historic firearms, which are no longer being produced, as the best investment opportunities. These older, rare firearms are becoming increasingly valuable due to their scarcity and historical significance.

This video explores seven influential firearms of the 20th century, detailing their design origins, historical impact, and lasting legacies. It covers iconic pistols like the 1911 and Glock, rifles such as the AK-47 and AR-15, and the historically significant Mosin-Nagant. The discussion highlights key engineering innovations, military adoption, and the evolution of firearm technology driven by these designs.

This guide details the specific technique for separating two MAS-36 rifles that have been inadvertently locked together by their bayonets. It outlines the historical context of this issue, the modification made to the bayonet to resolve it, and the step-by-step procedure for disengagement. The technique requires precise alignment and the use of a pointed tool to access the internal release mechanism, as demonstrated by firearms expert Ian McCollum.

This guide details the loading and firing procedure for the M134 Minigun, as explained by Ian McCollum. It covers manual indexing of the barrel cluster, feeding the ammunition belt, engaging controls, and firing. The guide also touches upon the weapon's spin-down inertia and the function of modern clutch systems. Expert instruction from a recognized firearms historian highlights the technical aspects of operating this powerful weapon system.

This guide details the operational features of the H&K G11 K2, a prototype assault rifle known for its caseless ammunition and unique rotating drum bolt. It covers the selector settings, magazine capacity, integrated optics, and the internal action designed for recoil management during high-rate-of-fire bursts. Expert insights from Ian McCollum highlight the historical context and technical innovations of this advanced firearm.

This guide details the operation of the German L.Gr.W.36 50mm light mortar, as demonstrated by expert Ian McCollum. It covers assembly, leveling procedures, ammunition handling, and live fire execution, emphasizing the difficulty in visually tracking the projectile. The instruction highlights the importance of proper setup for accuracy.