CARRY HANDLE APOCALYPSE Vol.1 | Going Where No Carry Handle Has Gone Before (sorry Richard)

Published on February 6, 2021
Duration: 12:58

This video explores the 'Carry Handle Apocalypse,' a satirical concept of adding detachable carry handles and front sight blocks to modern firearms that typically do not feature them. The host demonstrates this on various platforms including the KRISS Vector, Sig Rattler, LMT M203, Sig MPX K, and Fightlite MCR, discussing the aesthetic and functional implications. While acknowledging the prevalence of red dot optics, the video playfully investigates the merits of these retro-style sighting systems on contemporary designs, highlighting how some platforms accommodate them better than others.

Quick Summary

The 'Carry Handle Apocalypse' is a satirical concept exploring the installation of detachable carry handles and front sight blocks on modern firearms. While acknowledging the prevalence of optics, this series investigates the aesthetic and functional implications of retrofitting these classic sighting systems onto platforms like the KRISS Vector, Sig Rattler, and Fightlite MCR.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Carry Handle Apocalypse
  2. 00:40Homage to the Colt SP1
  3. 01:56Gun 1: KRISS Vector with Carry Handle
  4. 03:22Gun 2: Sig Rattler with Carry Handle
  5. 04:58Gun 3: LMT M203 Grenade Launcher
  6. 06:15Gun 4: Sig MPX K - The Originator
  7. 08:58Gun 5: Fightlite MCR Belt-Fed Upper
  8. 10:15The Final, Crazy One: Revolver
  9. 12:31Conclusion: Carry Handle Apocalypse Vol. 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Carry Handle Apocalypse' concept?

The 'Carry Handle Apocalypse' is a satirical video series where detachable carry handles and front sight blocks are installed on modern firearms that typically do not feature them, exploring the aesthetic and functional implications of this retro modification.

Which firearms were featured in the 'Carry Handle Apocalypse Vol. 1' video?

The video featured the KRISS Vector, Sig Rattler, LMT M203 grenade launcher, Sig MPX K, Fightlite MCR belt-fed upper, and a revolver, all modified with detachable carry handles.

Is it practical to put a carry handle on a revolver?

It is generally not practical or recommended to put a carry handle on a revolver. The cylinder gap can vent hot gas, posing a safety risk to the support hand, and there's often no suitable mounting point for a front sight.

What is the historical significance of the carry handle on firearms?

The Colt SP1 is recognized for popularizing the carry handle design on firearms, making it a common feature on many rifles in earlier eras before the widespread adoption of optics.

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