Classic Firearms & Century Arms | NGSW Opinions, Leaking Products, & Life After Cancer

Published on October 29, 2022
Duration: 84:05

This episode features Larry Vickers and Adam from Century Arms discussing various firearms, including the Century Arms AP5 (a licensed MP5 variant), new MKE 556 and 308 roller-delayed blowback rifles, and Canik pistols. Larry Vickers shares his extensive experience in Special Operations and the firearms industry, discussing the iconic MP5's controllability and reliability. The conversation also touches on the challenges of cancer survival and the importance of family. The guests highlight the quality and attainability of the AP5, its variants, and the upcoming MKE rifles, emphasizing their HK-licensed manufacturing. They also praise the value and performance of Canik pistols and discuss the future of military firearms like the Sig Sauer NGSW program.

Quick Summary

The HK MP5 is iconic and useful due to its scaled-down G3 design, offering excellent controllability, size, weight, and a well-balanced nine-millimeter caliber combination. Its ergonomics and ease of shooting make it accessible even for new firearm users, establishing it as a benchmark in its class.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction and Guests
  2. 00:21Classic Firearms Podcast Welcome
  3. 00:31Introducing Adam from Century Arms
  4. 00:44Introducing Larry Vickers
  5. 01:53Larry Vickers' Background and Career
  6. 02:58Larry Vickers' Cancer Journey
  7. 04:18HK 416 and 45 Development Discussion
  8. 04:35Adam's Industry Background
  9. 05:34Century Arms and Canik Growth
  10. 06:39Century Arms AP5 and AP5P Overview
  11. 06:49Larry Vickers' Experience with AP5
  12. 07:32Why the MP5 is Iconic and Useful
  13. 09:43Leaked MKE 556 and 308 Rifles
  14. 11:16MKE Rifle Production Details
  15. 12:07HK Licensed Manufacturing
  16. 13:01AP5 15,000 Round Test
  17. 14:42Ballistol Lubricant Discussion
  18. 15:42MKE 556 and 7.62x51mm Rifles
  19. 16:14AP5 Base Model Features
  20. 16:55AP5 Customization Options
  21. 18:14Classic Firearms Commitment to AP5 SKUs
  22. 19:11AP5 Variants: Full Size, P, M
  23. 20:42The Briefcase Gun Concept
  24. 21:19Larry Vickers' Briefcase Gun Experience
  25. 23:05Umbrella Gun Speculation
  26. 24:41Larry Vickers' YouTube Channel Milestones
  27. 24:57Cabot 1911 Review
  28. 25:57Nine Millimeter 1911s
  29. 35:02Larry Vickers' Favorite Guns
  30. 36:23Favorite Long Gun: M4 Platform
  31. 37:08AR-15 vs. AK Manufacturing
  32. 38:14AK Engineering Misconceptions
  33. 39:52Larry Vickers' Cancer Update
  34. 40:41Addressing Weight and Health
  35. 41:29Future Training Events
  36. 42:44CCW Safe Self-Defense Legal Services
  37. 43:24Industry Friendships and Events
  38. 45:01Blue Force Gear Vickers Sling Design
  39. 47:42Marine Corps Rifle Qualification
  40. 48:50Upcoming HK and Handgun Books
  41. 49:55Thoughts on Sig Sauer NGSW Program
  42. 50:50AR-18 and Piston-Driven Systems
  43. 51:56DI vs. Piston Gun Debate
  44. 52:14Sig Sauer Facility Tour
  45. 53:30M17/M18 Replacing the M9
  46. 54:07Glock Modularity and Military Contracts
  47. 55:56Canik Pistol Performance and Value
  48. 59:04Canik's Growth and Embrace
  49. 60:00Carrying Canik Pistols

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the HK MP5 such an iconic and useful submachine gun?

The HK MP5 is iconic and useful due to its scaled-down G3 design, offering excellent controllability, size, weight, and a well-balanced nine-millimeter caliber combination. Its ergonomics and ease of shooting make it accessible even for new firearm users, establishing it as a benchmark in its class.

What are the key features of the Century Arms AP5 pistol series?

The Century Arms AP5 series, including the AP5, AP5-P, and AP5-M, are manufactured in an HK-licensed facility using original tooling and technical data. They offer reliable performance comparable to original HK MP5s, with variants like the AP5-M designed to meet specific state regulations by omitting a threaded barrel.

What is the significance of the MKE 556 and 308 rifles from Century Arms?

Century Arms is releasing MKE 556 and 308 caliber rifles, based on HK designs like the HK33 and G3. These firearms are produced in an HK-licensed facility, ensuring quality and adherence to original specifications, making them a significant offering for fans of roller-delayed blowback platforms.

Why are Canik pistols considered a great value in the handgun market?

Canik pistols, like the Rival, offer exceptional value by including competition-grade features such as a 90-degree aluminum trigger, magwell, competition holster, and extra magazines at an aggressive MSRP. This out-of-the-box performance makes them a strong contender for both range use and self-defense.

What are Larry Vickers' favorite firearms?

Larry Vickers' favorite pistol is the 1911, particularly in a nine-millimeter lightweight Commander format. For long guns, his preference is the M4 platform, with BCM being his preferred manufacturer due to its quality and his personal relationships within the company.

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