Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
From Cold War classics to modern military icons, today we’re taking you behind the scenes of one of the most unique private armories you’ll ever see. From the legendary Colt Monitor and battle-proven M249 SAW to rare Galil variants like the South African R4, this collection isn’t about safe queens—it’s about preserving the evolution of military small arms and understanding why these firearms mattered. Every gun has a story, and every design reflects the era and battlefield that shaped it.
We’ll break down the history, engineering, and significance of some of the rarest and most interesting firearms in the collection, while talking about what it actually takes to build and maintain an armory dedicated to historical comparison, testing, and education. Whether you’re a collector, military history enthusiast, or just love seeing uncommon guns, this is a tour packed with surprises, forgotten designs, and plenty of mechanical eye candy.
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00:00 GARAND THUMB ARMORY
3:27 The MAGPUL MASADA / Bushmaster ACR
5:25 COLT MONITOR
8:50 ZM Weapons LR300
12:04 Home Defense Weapon M249 SAW
15:20 Biggest Disappointment LWRCI SMG45 / Redemption
17:28 MP5-10MM
19:44 Near and Dear to my Heart. Fathers 22 LR
21:00 MR223A3 / HK416A5
23:50 The M1 GARAND
27:38 Gordon Period Correct Clone
31:25 US Army Replacement Rifle? URGI
32:04 1895 Russian Contract
35:25 DD PCC
36:26 Shorty M4 Grenadier
39:34 Sig M7 Rifle
41:30 Actual FN FAL
42:52 Winchester 1897 Trench Shotgun
45:40 MK12 Mod 0
46:55 South African LM5
48:20 SPAS 12 Jurassic Park
50:16 Half Life MP5 with M203
51:05 1917 German Luger
52:12 Red9 C96 Mauser
54:09 Mk13 Mod 5 Sniper Rifle
From Cold War classics to modern military icons, today we’re taking you behind the scenes of one of the most unique private armories you’ll ever see. From the legendary Colt Monitor and battle-proven M249 SAW to rare Galil variants like the South African R4, this collection isn’t about safe queens—it’s about preserving the evolution of military small arms and understanding why these firearms mattered. Every gun has a story, and every design reflects the era and battlefield that shaped it.
We’ll break down the history, engineering, and significance of some of the rarest and most interesting firearms in the collection, while talking about what it actually takes to build and maintain an armory dedicated to historical comparison, testing, and education. Whether you’re a collector, military history enthusiast, or just love seeing uncommon guns, this is a tour packed with surprises, forgotten designs, and plenty of mechanical eye candy.
The most awesome gaming computers made by ardent 2A supporters in Utah! xidax.com/garandthumb
Our Company and Merch! Onward Research onwardresearch.com
xidax.com/garandthumb
Insta: instagram.com/garand_thumb
GarandThumb on Facebook: facebook.com/garandthumb1
00:00 GARAND THUMB ARMORY
3:27 The MAGPUL MASADA / Bushmaster ACR
5:25 COLT MONITOR
8:50 ZM Weapons LR300
12:04 Home Defense Weapon M249 SAW
15:20 Biggest Disappointment LWRCI SMG45 / Redemption
17:28 MP5-10MM
19:44 Near and Dear to my Heart. Fathers 22 LR
21:00 MR223A3 / HK416A5
23:50 The M1 GARAND
27:38 Gordon Period Correct Clone
31:25 US Army Replacement Rifle? URGI
32:04 1895 Russian Contract
35:25 DD PCC
36:26 Shorty M4 Grenadier
39:34 Sig M7 Rifle
41:30 Actual FN FAL
42:52 Winchester 1897 Trench Shotgun
45:40 MK12 Mod 0
46:55 South African LM5
48:20 SPAS 12 Jurassic Park
50:16 Half Life MP5 with M203
51:05 1917 German Luger
52:12 Red9 C96 Mauser
54:09 Mk13 Mod 5 Sniper Rifle
