Will Hayden - Star of "Sons of Guns" on Discovery Channel

Published on December 7, 2011
Duration: 9:07

Will Hayden discusses the armament of a sheriff's patrol boat, featuring a Mark 19 grenade launcher and a 240 Bravo machine gun, highlighting their effectiveness for disabling fast boats and marking targets. He also touches on the restoration of a WWI German Luger and the development of new firearms lines, including AR-15 variants and an integrally suppressed .458 SOCOM.

Quick Summary

Will Hayden of 'Sons of Guns' discusses the armament of a sheriff's patrol boat, which included a Mark 19 grenade launcher and a 240 Bravo machine gun. He highlighted the effectiveness of Mark 19 practice rounds for penetration and chalk rounds for marking, and also mentioned new firearms developments like AR-15 variants and an integrally suppressed .458 SOCOM.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction of Will Hayden
  2. 00:35World War I German Luger Restoration
  3. 00:41Sheriff's Patrol Boat Armament
  4. 01:32Mark 19 and 240 Bravo Installation
  5. 01:39Smoke Grenade Launcher Fabrication
  6. 02:01Mark 19 Ammunition Types
  7. 02:12Practice Rounds Effectiveness
  8. 02:20Chalk Marker Rounds Test
  9. 02:30Disabling Fast Boats
  10. 04:04Company Growth and New Products
  11. 06:10Direct Impingement AR-15
  12. 06:20Piston Drive AR Development
  13. 06:33Integrally Suppressed .458 SOCOM
  14. 06:571911 Pistol Reviews
  15. 07:02SHOT Show Plans
  16. 07:20Red Jacket Jeep Collaboration
  17. 08:39Company Growth and Future

Frequently Asked Questions

What weapons were installed on the sheriff's patrol boat?

The sheriff's patrol boat was equipped with a 240 Bravo machine gun and a Mark 19 grenade launcher. Additionally, a smoke grenade launcher was fabricated to assist in marking placements.

How effective are the practice rounds for the Mark 19 grenade launcher?

Practice rounds for the Mark 19 function like solid shot and have demonstrated significant hole-penetrating abilities, capable of piercing both sides of a car.

What new firearms has Will Hayden's company developed?

Will Hayden's company has developed a direct impingement AR-15, a piston-driven AR, and an integrally suppressed .458 SOCOM. They also continue to produce well-reviewed 1911 pistols.

What is the purpose of the smoke grenade launcher on the patrol boat?

The smoke grenade launcher was fabricated for the sheriff's patrol boat to allow deputies to mark specific placements or areas, which can be crucial for tactical operations or search and rescue.

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