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Civilian AR-15s typically have a longer barrel “twist rate” which is the length it takes the rifling in the barrel to spin the bullet one rotation. Typically this is a 1 in 9 twist that is designed for lighter target and varmint ammunition.
Military grade M4 rifles, which are used by the U.S. Army, have a shorter twist rates to stabilize armor-piercing ammunition.
Ukraine does not need small arms at this time. Sending AR-15s to Ukraine would create a logistical headache because the their standard rifle, the AK-74 uses a different kind of ammunition.
This would result in no appreciable advantage and would take precious logistical space away from equipment and weapons that are needed.
References:
Evolution of the M855A1 Enhanced Performance Round
https://www.army.mil/article/48657/evolution_of_the_m855a1_enhanced_performance_round
M&P Sport
https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/mp-15-sport-ii
Would american ar-15s be useful in ukraine a viewer sent me this quote from actor george takagi crazy about those 20 million ar-15s now in this country could sure aren’t a lot of ukrainians well here’s the problem with that the barrel twist rate for the m4 rifle is one in
Seven this means that the bullet twists inside the barrel once every seven inches this twist rate helps stabilize armor-piercing ammunition civilian rifles like the m p sport the barrel twist rate is one in nine which is better for firing target ammunition also civilian rifles can only fire on semi-automatic meaning they can’t shoot
Like a machine gun so giving ar-15s to ukrainian soldiers would put them at a disadvantage because they’re not military-grade weapons ukraine’s military is standardized on the 5.45 by 39 cartridge which is fired by the ak-74 and multiple types of ammunition could cause a lot of logistical confusion also
Note the ukraine’s main need right now is for rocket artillery to break the trench warfare and stalemate in the southeast so sending civilian air 15s to ukraine would take a precious logistical capacity without a lot of benefit
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Civilian AR-15s typically have a longer barrel "twist rate" which is the length it takes the rifling in the barrel to spin the bullet one rotation. Typically this is a 1 in 9 twist that is designed for lighter target and varmint ammunition.
Military grade M4 rifles, which are used by the U.S. Army, have a shorter twist rates to stabilize armor-piercing ammunition.
Ukraine does not need small arms at this time. Sending AR-15s to Ukraine would create a logistical headache because the their standard rifle, the AK-74 uses a different kind of ammunition.
This would result in no appreciable advantage and would take precious logistical space away from equipment and weapons that are needed.
References:
Evolution of the M855A1 Enhanced Performance Round
https://www.army.mil/article/48657/evolution_of_the_m855a1_enhanced_performance_round
M&P Sport
https://www.smith-wesson.com/product/mp-15-sport-ii
George who now?
You make a lot of sensible points.
However, George Takei doesn’t care about any of them.
Maybe this is just me but I feel like even a civilian ar-15 is better than a maxim from the late 1800s. And I don't think an ork is going to be "phew, good thing this hole in my chest was from a civilian rifle"
What Ukraine needs is a proper president and not western governments involved
What do you mean 20 million ar15 in America??? You mean our ar15s??? Over our dead bodies
I’ve never owned an AR-15 with a 1:9 twist. 1:8 seems to be preferred here on the civilian market and I’ve owned a few 1:7 and 1:8 guns. Most military units probably stick to semi anyways. As for quality mine are all at or above milspec. To say 1:9 is standard and that we only shoot target ammo is wrong. 99% of shooters use M193 and M855 and sometimes you can get your hands on M855A1 if you know who to talk to. We are more than adequately armed
Crazy thought, but all the mouthy progressives in this country could sure provide some frontline reinforcements in Ukraine.
I find it kind of comical the politicians seems to think the ar is a military assault weapon weapon of War whatever they're calling it
I mean Ukrainians are using old ww2 weapons I’m sure they’d be completely fine using an ar15 your point is invalid sorry
most civilian AR15s are not 1:9. this guy does not know what he's talking about
Tell the Ukranians to pass their own 2nd amendment and have their population be armed…
How about we just stop helping the Ukraine all together since its not our war and theyres a better way to spend our tax dollars
And here I thought you were a Trekkie… smdh…LLAP Brother.
All the Left hears is : “mouth noises…uiihh mouth noizes!!!”
We’ve given them 100 billion dollars and armed them with every hand held weapons system we have, this is the dumbest suggestion I’ve ever seen.
It would work, if they really needed guns. But they don't
Not all AR15s have a 1:9 twist rate tho
According to berger’s bullet twist calculations a 62 gr bullet would be stable in a 1/9 twist barrel.
Agreed, if i lived in the eastern bloc i'd practice with AKs, their troops would have too retrain on ARs if we gave them ARs which would suck too
We getting out of school with this one
Weird. I trained to shoot controlled pairs with my M4 when i was a grunt in the army. Hardly ever used burst. Full auto was reserved for the saw and 240 gunners
I don't have an AR-15 I have an FN M4
Come take dippy
Hair brush! – what would mum say🤔
Takei has dementia, he’s like Biden. Doesn’t know which which is up or which way is ice cream.
And most importantly, never take advice from actors.
I didn't exactly need this video to know that AR-15s would be all that useful in Ukraine, but thanks for the info anyway 👍
Also actors should stick to acting, not politics.
Very rare george takei L
Civilian AR-15 are way better than any AK there is, absence of auto fire is not a big issue either, it aint no disadvantage
Faster twist rates, like 1:7, is better for stabilizing "heavier" bullets, like the 77gr Mk262, which is not an "armor piercing" bullet. 1:8 is better for stabilizing 62gr bullets like the M855A1 and 1:9 is better for stabilizing 55gr bullets, like the M193.
NATO 55gr M193 is hardly considered "target" ammunition.
This is awful analysis, this guy is a clown. Ar-15's can be made fully auto with a couple small sheets of metal and some basic tools.
Your clearly not a veteran, we barely ever used our m4's in any other case than semi-auto. That's not a basis for anything.
M&p sport!? 😂.
I've seen Ukrainians with fuckin mosins. The twist rate for combat dealings would be nill. And as for the semi auto deal, there are tons of highly illegal things that correct that.
I'm pretty sure they'd take anything
Y'all ain't very bright are you…he's sticking up for your gun rights. WHOOSH!
So they aren’t assault style weapons?
Whatever 7.62×51 cartridges they have from before might be able to be used with the scars we sent them maybe? Could be wrong I’m new.
Stop sending them anything and stick to our own, how about that?
Why would we do that?
While im not working and spending my savings, i stop and worry about more of my tax money and national military stockpiles going to a nothing place that shoud just call it and stop the war.