Book Review: Vickers Guide H&K Volume 2 (SMG & PDW)
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About a year ago Larry Vickers and James Rupley published the first volume of a series on H&K firearms, beginning with handguns. After some extensive additional photography (part of which I was happy to be able to help out with), they have now released H&K Volume II, covering submachine guns and PDWs. That is to say, the MP5 and MP7 families, along with programs like SMG I, SMG II, SMG 2000, HK50, and HK54A1. They are joined by James Williamson of Teufelshund Tactical as a collaborating author, who brings a tremendous amount of knowledge on the subject.
Where Volume I had a really substantial amount of background text information, Volume II cuts that back a little bit while expanding the photography by nearly 150 additional pages. This is without a doubt the most comprehensive photographic work on the subject ever done, at 550 pages long. The MP5 is the largest section for obvious reasons, and it begins with the earliest surviving prototypes and continues through the most recent product improvements. In between, we see things like the early tactical light systems, the different covert briefcases, cutaways, and more. While I wish there was a bit more historical reference data on some of the less common variations, it's still the best resource currently available on the topic.
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Ikr 😂
Bwahahahahaha!
Or that HK doesn't want to import because reasons.
The subtitle should be, “HK. Because you suck, and we hate you.”
I probably am unable to afford the books let alone the fun devices themselves.
Ian deserves an honory doctorate in firearms history st this point
He’s got a PhD in French firearms..
@@davidlim2682 oh really lol. That makes alot of sense. Doctor Gun Jesus
Peter Honorare?
The video was so good I had to watch the intro twice, I must admit I saw nothing wrong with it.
Lol...that should be fixed shortly. Sorry!
How's Larry doing, last I heard they wanted to give him 20 years@@ForgottenWeapons
Love the T-shirt 😮
Me too. Where could we find it??????
Not available because of the danger of legal action from H&K
@@ForgottenWeaponsIan not only has access to unobtainable firearms,he has access to the tee shirts also. 👍
@@ForgottenWeapons just get a bunch of chineese children to make it!! They dont have copyrights over there!!! Send them from there, Shut up and take my money!
@@ForgottenWeapons that's a shame 😏
Would you say that this book... SLAPS!?!
I was fortunate enough to purchase a few HK 91s through the late 60's into the early 70's. They remain some of my favorite firearms to shoot. H&K, masters of their craft. I'll have to add these books to the library. Thank you for sharing.
I remember thinking how much better the HK 91's, carried by the fledgling Lebanese army was compared to my Vietnam era beat up A1 was.
Will you adopt me please ❤😂😢
@@KillrMillr7 there were some Australian troops in Vietnam. They carried the L1A1 which is another very respectable rifle. Again I got mine back when they were affordable. One that I missed the boat on was 1990's I found SVT40's cheap enough to buy 2 for a little under $500 with tax and everything. Could have bought more but didn't. Now I see them on gunbroker selling for $2k and up. I guess everyone saw the one in the movie Sniper and wants them. They are another very solid shooter and fun to take out now and then.
next up Vickers Guide to breaking out of prison
😂
All profits from this book will go into his canteen account.
OOf lol
this is a clear example of why presidential pardons exist
As usual- looks fantastic! Very high production values all around- from cover design, format, through materials used, to excellent photography. Looks like a treat for collectors and a great gift.
That HK bookmark is chefs kiss.
Look forward to Larry putting out a book on prison shanks next.
What a great job on the book. And this was the kind of book review I prefer, turn through the pages and let me see what I'm buying. Those photos look amazing.
This was a very enlighting explanation, thank you Ian. German guns are so many that there are multiple books about them and it amazed me.
Makes a great conversation piece while you're gathered around your burn barrel, as the apocalypse ensues
0:30 - So Volume 3 will be the "longer longer" guns?
Going through a book of the most iconic SMGs.... Oooo Casio watch 😂😂
In the summer of 1983, a friend was interning at HK’s DC facility. One of her coworkers leaving work for the day had words with another driver in a pickup. The pickup driver took offense and started to tail the coworker. Recalling HK’s facility has a security fence, he drove back to work tailed by the pickup. Their gate had remote control, which he opened as he approached. The pickup accelerated and got thru the gate before it closed. The coworker got out, the pickup driver got out. The coworker told the pursuer he was trespassing on private property. The pickup driver advanced on the HK employee, pulling a knife. The employee reached into his vehicle and brandished one of HK’s fine products. The pursuer continued to advance, so the employee sprayed the asphalt at the feet of the hot head, who was not deterred. HK then proved its efficacy as a PDW.
I've heard this story for years. One of the few (2 IIRC?) documented cases of legal civilian use of a machinegun for self defense. The quote that sticks out in my memory (no idea if this is true, likely an embellishment at this point) is "Fuck you and your machinegun."
@@distalradius8146 Maybe…it has been too long ago to recall the details.
@distalradius8146 that particular quote comes from the other documented machine gun for self defense case. A guy was a salesman for Ruger and he had one of their AC556 rifles (full auto mini 14). His attacker allegedly is the one that said, "fuck you and your machine gun"
@@donjohnson5172 Thanks for the clarification. Epic quotes of history.
There's a 9mm version of the G36?!?!
Only in prototype, but yes :)
Oh wow I had no idea! Definitely high on my video wishlist! :O
I have this and the previous book. They are lush in content, photography, quality of print & it smells so good. A must have volume of books!
Adding this to my collection
2:39 I’d love to know more about that sideways drum!
I received my signed copy a few weeks ago. I'm looking forward to the next volume in the Vicker's Guide series.
The 1911 books are just as amazing
I went to buy it but since I'm in Australia the shipping was more than the book so I had to reconsider
Love the shirt Ian!
Ill purchase the full collection when volume 3 is released love the g3 so much
Can’t wait for the rifle book
I love the H&K shirt that Ian is wearing. I wonder where I can get one of those.
Larry's going to have plenty of time to work on more books.
I like excitedly pointing out that casio watch
Purchased!
Hopefully they got all the bullets put into the magazines in the correct direction.
HK Slap Time.
Ian, what would be your number one overall choice in volume #1, and number #2, and why. Would make a good presentation.
Proceeds go to Larry's commissary fund.
Larry Vickers has not yet been sentenced. He faces a maximum sentence of five years in federal prison for conspiracy to violate federal law regulating firearms and a maximum of 20 years in federal prison for conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. There is no minimum sentence for either count, according to his plea agreement.
@@rogerjohnson8707 Doesn't he also have cancer recently, so 5 years at his age is a big deal.
2:38 oh hey, it's that SMG from Cruelty Squad xD
Shame about shipping costs, this and the second volume of ARs look like great reference guides but like $130USD for international shipping is just too much.
That book screams " I hate the poor " and I love it
Do you know if there will be any reprints of the ak volume 2 books?
What going on with Larry?
he jerked off to AKs just a bit too much
Ian's drinks cabinet is going to need reinforcing if the books get any heavier.
Btw, any information about Larry Vickers? Does anybody have a status report? Thanks,
Is that your Casio, Ian?
Yep, spent my own $13 to get it.
I thought I was having a stroke for a second
The book needs to be ten times that price for having a H&K on the front
GSAR or TSAR? Medium or Large? Did you buy it from Marc?
Volume 3 is on its way
FW is the BEST!
01:01 On the top of the left page, is that an HK shotgun?
Benelli M1 (HK Model 512)
To what degree, if any, was HK involved in this book series?
Hey Ian I have a .32 rim fire pocket pistol from 1859 produced by Reliance…can’t find anything on it and would love to know more
Anyone care to enlighten me as to what the mechanism pictured at 2:33 is? I mean yeah I see the text saying "gas valve" but is there any video out there explaining how it works?
What is the deal with Kahr Arms what's up with that
#Free Vickers
From what? He's not in jail.
You should have slapped the book :p
I'm an HK-94 owner and was wondering if that was in this book?
Yes, it is, along with a couple other civilian US versions.
I think we need a bigger boa, I mean coffeetable :)
HK50? Ian the internet has nothing about this! Save us! I must know about a 9mm g36!
H&K isnt really friendly to the average gun owner. The only HK built firearm I own is a parts set G3 that I assembled, new prices are really high.
How does that make them not friendly to the average gun owner?
With exeption of the few owners of a Waffenschein ( german 'CCW licence), german hunters (who are allowed to carry a pistol for Fangschuß/ final shot during hunting), and target shooters using central fire pistols in combat pistol look for competition, H&K has nothing to offer for german civilians, owning an ordinary gun licence ( Waffenbesitzkarte). No hunting guns, no rifles or pistols for traditional german target shooters. But in Oberndorf am Neckar, there is also Feinwerkbau company, which produces only airguns and .22 guns for traditional olympic target shooters. Mauser produces still hunting guns, but no more at Oberndorf, but in a small town Isny , where also Sauer and Blaser hunting guns are produced. In Oberndorf, in socalled Schwedenbau ( Swedisch Building), once owned by Mauser company, there is the Waffenmuseum ( weapons museum). There are weapons, produced by Mauser, H&K, Feinwerkbau and Königlich Württembergische Waffenmanufaktur ( which later became Mauser). For the reason that Mauser collection was in 1945 stolen by US and French troops, the shown Mauser guns are not from former collection and in bad condition. There are also civilian products of Mauser ( socalled bureau machines and measurement instruments, but also a Mauser car). With entry Ticket , you can also visit Heimatmuseum ( homeregion museum with an Intressting collection of allemanic swordblades and spear tips).
HK USA is actually pretty good right now. The meme of "We're HK and we hate you" isn't true anymore.
@@redcat9436 HK Gmbh still hates you though. That hasn't changed.
H&K ,mp53 what is it?
Nice picture but no spec on how to make it full auto
Dont forget to slap the book for good measure
Yo early team, time to slap!
Does this include a plea deal?
Ooof😂
“This book doesn't show up on your airport X-ray machines here and it costs more than what you make in a month!"
Attempt n°3 : Make a video about the Springfield 1871.
I'm so pissed I bought both volumes and they didn't cover the UCP/P46
Can you imagine how much more it would cost if the illustrations were not greyscale plus a splash of magenta?
What are you talking about?
@@TheTrueNorth11 It's a joke about how you could have printed the whole thing in black and white if not for the tiny fire selector markings and the occasional red HK logo.
@@TheTrueNorth11 The fact that most of the H&K range featured is coloured in shades of grey...
They aren’t illustrations, for one.
Where can I get the T-Shirt Ian?
Will all the money be going to the Vickers lawyer defense fund ?
Probably
He pled guilty at the beginning which keeps legal costs down.
@@johngalt234 what he do again ?
@@PUR3xNinjaz Violated unconstitutional law.
@@Kriss_L what unconstitutional law
Why doesn't HK consider adding bolt hold open to the MP5?
They did for the FBI MP5/10...
HK didn't think it was necessary (in longarms, most of the guns that had automatic bolt hold open were derived from.clip loading guns, and almost no SMGs had the featyre) and would unnecessarily complicate gun (I know, German engineers worrying about complexity 😂 ), most of their customers agreed, and later retrofitting it into the mechanism would have required new magazines and receivers when they already had a very popular design that was selling all they could make. Also, the CETME all of the HK roller delayed long guns were derived from (and the StG45 the CETME was derived from) didn't have it. Now, when enough money was on the line (the FBI saying, "We'd love a 10mm MP5, but we insist on a bolt hold open... Colt is willing to accommodate us with an AR15 SMG...", or HK hoping to land a "NATO de facto standard rifle" winner and developed the G41 just as the the NATO ammo trials looked set on 5.56, or even earlier when trying to sell the HK21 to the US Army), HK was more than willing to oblige.
@@geodkyt I assume that a bolt being locked back generates different recoil than that chambering a new round. Based on my assumption, a system that can't tell it's user the state it is currently operating in is a flawed system.
Hello! Does this fine book also cover the HK53? Thanks!
No, the HK53 with be in the third volume.
free my homie larry 😡
That T-shirt
nice globe
Coffee table? More like conference table....
So basically an MP5 gallery with a little bit of UMP and MP7 thrown in
Fricking early gang
I spent a lot of money on books, mainly as a result of watching Ian's book reviews. I'll pass on this one. What is the point in blowing photos up to five times to size of the object, plastering it onto two large pages, and still not fitting the whole photo on those pages?
2:10 pointing out the f91 lol
Does it discuss the usp family?
No, but Volume 1 (which covers pistols) does
@@ForgottenWeapons I feel stupid. I meant to ask about the ump family.
you and your Casio
53?
Wow very good Chanel 👍👍
2:10 Casio F91W, is that be chance an Ian Hand… well I hope at least it’s no OBL’s ghost hand 2:10
How is Larry doing?
No sentencing date yet, but he has taken a plea deal and theres no mandatory minimum for his particular charges. Tldr as larry would put it; stand by for the stand by
Forget the book, where can i get the t-shirt 😆
2:08 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
You just know the UMP is crying somewhere about being left out
I just wish, after the physical sales, they would release the previous Vickers Guide books in digital for us international customers. The ones who have strict import laws.
Ahh, so its your F91 W 😊
The MP5 looks like a bodybuilder that skip legs days
Given it's a Vickers book does it come with a complimentary "undocumented" MP5?
2:09 wrong thoughts
“If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so." -Thomas Jefferson Martin Luther King, Jr.'s comment in his famous letter from Birmingham Jail: "One has not only a legal but a moral responsibility to obey just laws. Conversely, one has a moral responsibility to disobey unjust laws."
He violated the sanctions on Russia, hardly some tyrannical bureaucratic rule
@@RoughEdgeBarb Some sanction levied because governments aren’t getting along isn’t the arbiter of morality and justice. It absolutely IS bureaucratic and one can easily make the argument that it is tyrannical. Leave politics to politicians.
@@TheTrueNorth11 The "not getting along" is Russia's 2014 war on Ukraine, the preface to the current invasion. It's not some abstract far away thing it's, to borrow phrasing, tyranny!
Free Larry
Good to see Larry’s longtime friends sticking by him ✊🏻 More than can be said for certain others…
One would expect reasonable people to not stick up for a gun smuggler, wouldn't you?
@@TzunSu the laws are BS and you know it. He’s hurt nobody, there are no victims here apart from Larry himself.
Yes because places like Wilson Combat should have totally just kept paying him even though he can't demo guns or appear in content for them...... Larry made his own bed, he shouldn't cry when he has to sleep in it
@@TzunSu I feel one is obligated to break unjust laws. You can keep your nose in the air and act like you have moral superiority but it just makes you look like a fool.
@@rockylindgren5885 the way those fudds treated a national hero is shameful.
H&K: The best firearms ever made with the worst Technical Support ever seen (or not..... Because they rarely return your call)
Please everyone support Vickers. It’s the right thing to do.
Yes, but not until the signature edition is sold out.
Nah
@@CosmicSatanas_ Bye then.
Why would I support a criminal?
@@dwightdhansen I feel one is obligated to break unjust, victimless laws. Simple as that. Larry is a pinnacle within the industry and deserves support. If you disagree then you are of course free to continue licking boots if that’s your thing.
Is Larry in Jail?
Not yet, and theres a good chance he wont serve much time
Too bad they are always sold out 😢
God bless Larry and his family American hero warrior and breaker of law’s that should not exist to be broken. Shall not be infringed. You took oath Larry as many others before and since held up your end. Wish politicians and leadership could do the same. Thanks ian
Yeah as a veteran myself, being a vet doesn't give you carte blanche to break the law. Larry broke the law. He admitted he broke the law. He deserves the consequences.
Unjust victimless laws are made to be broken.
Veteran myself un constitutional laws are bs period