How An AR-15 Rifle Works: Part 2, Function

Music is Angel of Mercy by Ethan Meixsell

[jonlocke]

The fact you used the word "ginormous" makes this whole video worth it. Well done sir, well done.

[liveandletsdive]

Probably the simplest AR15/M16 animation out there, each section depicted in an easily-absorbed sequence. Even a total novice could come away with a working knowledge of the weapon operation. Great vid!

[Netopia]

I was in the infantry and I NEVER got as full an understanding as what you just taught in this video and Part 1. Nicely done!

[opoc_x]

"Those were single shots. Now I'm going to shoot in full semi automatic"
Cnn, 2018

[rickstivers]

I started the day with very little knowledge of how an AR15 worked. After a morning of watching videos (yours being one of the most informative) I now have very solid understanding of the operation of this weapon. Thanks.

[adamyorke]

This and the previous should be a must see for anyone that owns an AR. Well done, guys.

[garygogo]

Sheesh, give the guy a break, this has to be one of the best visuals as far as function of the AR-15 and it's operation. Thanks for making and sharing.

[psikogeek]

FINALLY, an educational video on YouTube.

[MrVibroverb]

This has to be the best video on YouTube for AR enthusiast. I'll watch it a couple hundred times lol. Thanks!!

[JoeyIngles]

Well done. I used this to show my wife how the AR platform works. She was impressed.

[tomsummers]

Now that I understand how the trigger actually stops the hammer action twice, I can understand why a binary trigger fires on both the pull and release action. Thank you for the crystal clear visual understanding of the complete firing action. This will be invaluable for troubleshooting problems.

[Potates]

Thank you for explaining how the bolt catch works! Everyone else on the internet has been so unhelpfull, always explaining it's function or how to use it but never how it opperates.

[soundwave]

Where's the hidden grenade launcher and missle guidance system

[Turmpett]

I can't listen to this without hearing Mississippi Queen playing in my head...

[karenbrown]

Hands down the best visual video on how an AR-15 works. This is an excellent follow-up to part 1 describing the components of an AR-15. The see-through diagrams are outstanding as well as the graphics! Thanks for putting this together!

[JeremyShannonAllen]

Brilliant video. I pulled this up because I wanted to show my girlfriend the basics of how a semiautomatic works, but I ended up learning a lot myself too.

[TheRealCardz]

Best vid yet! Built many AR's and know the function, but I can very much appreciate a detailed video breakdown of the entire process. This is so good! Thanks!

[ricks.]

This has to be the best illustration I've ever seen. Excellent job in creating this video. Well done !!!

[scottfranco]

What amazes me, is the bolt can go in, lock against the pressure of firing, then unlock and go rearward again, and do that at a fast rate of fire. I know this got invented long before, but it seems to have reached a pinnacle with the AR-15. Its a very pretty piece of engineering.

[GunsandOreos]

This video helped me figure out my last round bolt catch issue 😅