I completely agree--he leaves out the self-aggrandisement and gets on with technique. Not that I have anyone in mind, you understand, but it seems that some firearms instructors regard a goatee and a shaved head as an essential part of the tacticool uniform.
Paul Harrell Any chance you could respond to my video showing an idea for one handed reloading a european style handgun? No need for a video, even a comment pointing out something I missed would be helpful.
As a former correctional officer, de-escalation was my main tactic. It is a lifelong practice I feel comfortable with, but I think having a firearm would change things; particularly as a private citizen. I look forward to you getting into this, even if you have to periodically or sporadically kill a pop bottle for fun and frolic.
I would like to hear that story of you having to shoot at some one from 100 yards with a 1911 45. But I do understand why you might not want to tell the story. Great channel, Great content!
not a flint lock but cap. look at the tits on the breech. (plus no crazy sparks and flash from the pan) still one of the funniest things I have seen for some reason
As much as you warn us about noise from the range and your Shat-ner...esque pauses, I find your your teaching easy to understand and find your delivery helps me to retain the subject matter at hand for longer more meaningful lengths of time. For instance, I can't wait til this fall so I can fill a pumpkin with orange soda and hit it with a lever action 30-30!
I really look up to and admire Mr. Harrell! He is an encyclopedia of knowledge and experience. He has helped me with many topics and I really appreciate this channel :-)
@Beautiful Greece I'm gonna go with yes based on the weird rod on the bottom of the gun looking like a cleaning or ram rod for such a style of weapon. Though to be fair I've NEVER seen them double barrel like that and am fascinated by this.
The talk on prone position's cover reminded me of Rommel's experiences on the Great War, where he stated that even the shallowest "hole" in the ground could offer good protection against artillery.
..."If I really wanted to go in depth on these subjects, we could be here for days..." Oh Paul. I would love nothing more than to hear you spouting knowledge and wisdom, as well as your anecdotes (preferably the very long versions of very long stories) for days and days. I like the self deprecating sense of humor, but you have a lot of experience and there are probably thousands of us here who would love to listen. In fact, I'm one of "those guys" that when you say on screen "here's the really boring part where I talk a lot" I end up saying to myself "oh this part is my favorite!" With the meat target taking a very admirable 2nd place.
A lot of these"instructors" teach what looks the most tacticool. One of the things that makes this channel great is Paul doesn't teach what's currently in style and does what works best instead.
But slide release IS the tacticool or I'm wrong? Like I can imagine the video games to use the slingshot or overhand method to be the "slow" reload and slide release to be the "sleight of hand" reload.
@@LightBrand Use what works for you AND your firearm. You can use slingshot, slide release and a front-of-the-slide release (if there are slide serrations there) or all three interchangeably
When I was 17 I absolutely loved my U.S. Navy instructors. As a Gunnersmate they also taught much of this content. I have never run into such great, funny, witty men until I started watching Paul. You are an Amazing teacher who keeps your students and followers invested, interested, occasionally laughing, and constantly thinking and rethinking while providing well proven techniques. Many boring teachers need to learn these skills.
Worth the extra material...thanks for uploading it. Looking forward to Pt.4 'De-escalation' should that be something you want to do. You touch on how ultra-scrutinized CCW holders are already in some of your other videos, but boy it probably wouldn't hurt to have a dedicated video. Your articulation is by far some of the best on YT, Paul. Thanks again for sharing your experience.
As a lefty i normally over hand because I don't want to move my hand out of firing position to engage the slide release with my trigger finger. However I do practice one handed reloads using my slide release and also practice them buy pushing rear sight against something.
I extremely appreciate the info Paul. Your channel is extremely helpful to those at the introductory level of firearms and can't afford or are not around such local information. You point us in the right direction (pun intended) and tell us what we "need" to know. As always, thanks bro.
Oh my god, THANK YOU for using the slide “release” for its true purpose!! I don’t know who I am more sick of, tacti-cool fools spouting nonsensical diatribes about self appointed accolades, or the “fools” who hang on their every word like they are the 9mm Savior from heaven. Great video Paul.....a refresher course that even the most seasoned LEO or civilian CCW holder can benefit from!
There is absolutely merit in not using the slide release. The main one being under extreme stress you lose quite a bit of fine motor dexterity. It is much easier to grab the back of your slide with your support hand and pull back as hard as you can towards your shoulder to rack the slide, versus using a slide release. You must understand that these firearm techniques are derived for the average person. Not someone who is extremely calm under very high amounts of stress. For the average person I still believe that not using the slide release is the more prudent method of reloading.
@@rippin187 well if I loose my fine motor skills guess I am not going to be able to hit that mag release. I hope I will be able to pull the trigger with my finger that just doesn't work anymore.
Just from my experience with an M9, using the slide release is MORE reliable when using Beretta 30 round mags. Slingshotting it was only about 50 percent effective, even when I really made a conscious effort to get that slide all the way back before letting go. It showcased the fact that slingshotting can be a less crisp movement, even if you do it right. That slide release dropping from the slide is just the most efficient and crisp motion, it's weird to explain. Also, Desert Sky, hand size is a factor. If ya got average or small hands, its not as natural to use the slide release.
"If I really wanted to go in-depth, I could go for days." Sounds good to me! And yes, every time you say that, I go there. So I had to finally remark. ;-) Thanks, I feel better now.
Hey Paul, just recently started viewing your videos. I believe you're one of the best instructional teacher, on TH-cam, in your respected field. Thank you, and keep up the amazing work. Shields high.
@9:00 Paul is such a nice guy he uses the term "instructor" in quotes to ridicule "tacticools"... Class act all the way! Absolutely! Wish I could say the same about myself.
Just for the record Paul, I watch your videos for information and experience, not entertainment . None of them of are too long or boring for me so the longer the better. It's a very serious subject as you know so the more information the better in my opinion.
I use the slingshot method on all my pistols because my EDC is a Beretta Nano and it doesn't have a slide release. Nano has replaced my Glock for EDC. I want to be consistent in the operations of all my pistols because there are times I will carry the Glock (going out of town for example) and don't want to get confused using different methods on different guns. BTW, love your videos. Your presentations are fantastic without the hype of foul language or attempt at bad humor. I've learned so much.
I started using the overhand a while back for the same reason. consistency. Not all guns have slide releases in the same spot, or size or are missing all together. I can use overhand on a Glock 19, Sig 232 or 1911.
Something worth mentioning about the European style mag catch: It's hard to beat on a pocket pistol. I've carried a Walther PPK/S in my hip pocket before, and the magazine would be ejected while sitting. This will not happen with the mag release on the heel. Also, if a pocket pistol is carried in a purse, or any other kind of bag, there's no worry of the magazine being ejected inadvertently. If nothing else, the European release is secure.
I have just found your channel Paul! Just amazing practical wisdom at work! We share much of the same attitudes and philosophies on these things! Ive found some very useful tips for any combat situation, which combat is combat period, in the book of five rings. Its sounds unrelated but uses some very practical wisdom. Such as putting objects between you and attacker. What we call cover. As well as using cover to stack opponents into a line. Theory being that they cant attack thru each other. Thats advanced, I admit. My point is that we must conquer our fear enough to stay aware and thinking. The old adage the mind is the weapon thing. Its just really, practically, true. Thanks again for you immense time and effort and above all your EXPERIENCE!! Peace!!
Hey Paul, big fan of your videos. I learned how to shoot when I was a police explorer a long time ago. Back then, we were taught to use the slingshot method, due to not being able to find the small slide release as compared to the large slide when under stress in a combat situation. That being said, we were using glocks, so it was easier to do, didn't have a safety or decocking lever to obstruct your hand. Thanks again for what you do, cheers!
Paul will just causally mention some experience in his life that 99% of us will never experience, refuse to elaborate, then go on talking like he didn’t say anything too out-of-the-ordinary. XD
I like the slingshot reloading style just since it can be used basically without thinking on any semi auto pistol and you don't have to worry about missing the slide release if some are sleeker than others (just building muscle memory). Also, when I used to use the slide release, there were a few times where under stress I would drop the empty mag, but then inadvertently hit the slide release juuuust before the new loaded mag was fully seated, leaving me (unknowingly) with an empty chamber. I just like the simplicity of the slingshot method and how it allows you to clearly see what is going on the whole time (your hands aren't in the way). It's also the movement that you would make to clear a malfunction, so again just building more muscle memory.
Paul, I love your videos and you may have noticed since I have recently commented on a few of them. You have replied to any questions I've posted so far, to which I say thanks. I'm sure with all you do, it's difficult to stay up on replying to the comments, especially on some of the older videos. Between military, law enforcement and sport shooting, I have been shooting for 22 years. Most of my training on how to shoot, move and communicate come from military and LE instructors and I have learned from a variety of instructors. For practical experience, I have been in combat in Iraq and in a shooting as a LEO. In regards to reloading when the slide is locked back on an auto loading pistol, I recall a majority of instructors taught (and some really stressed) the over-hand technique, but for a reason I rarely see mentioned anywhere else. The overhand technique is a gross motor skill where as using a finger tip to press the slide lock release is a fine motor skill. The idea is to develop muscle memory to do the overhand technique because under the type of stress experienced during a shooting situation, loss of fine motor skills is one of the physiological effects we experience and cannot control, along with auditory exclusion, tunnel vision and constriction of the arteries in the arms and legs to bring max blood flow to the heart and lungs. Same with the bolt catch release on the M-16 platform of weapons; a vast majority of instructors I learned from teach to slap that paddle area with the palm of an open hand, a gross motor skill, instead of using a single finger tip to locate and press the button. With this approach to reloading action, what say you? I am aware that pressing the magazine release button on most modern firearms is a fine motor skill action that inherently contradict this philosophy, to which I can only answer, "there's no other choice in that matter, unless gun designs change significantly."
Just saw your comment. Good point. I frequently use over hand to chamber a round, but for reloading when the slide is locked back I have not found it necessary on most pistols. For some people/guns it could be a very good idea.
I heard the slide release thing for the first time a few weeks ago in my local gun shop. I hadn't really looked into it since then. I had planned on ignoring the whole "wears the gun out" idea anyway but I'm glad you brought it up.
This is easily one of my favorite videos of yours and part of an excellent series of videos on general tactics. Makes me really want to become a patreon member just so I can ask a few questions.
6:50 Talks and demo's mag changes for 3 minutes, then mentions how difficult it is to count rounds til empty, fires one shot without looking, slide locks to rear, and he finishes his point. That was nucking futs! Unbelievable the quality of education and example's Paul provides.
It seems that some instructors / 'experts' try to make firearms sound more complicated than they actually are, possibly to make themselves sound more impressive or to stroke their own egos. This guy, who clearly has real world experience up to his eyeballs and no inflated ego cuts through the BS and tells you like it is. It's refreshing to see some common sense from a gun channel, which is why this is now my go to gun channel of choice 😎
awesome content. Regarding reloading one handed with a euro style magazine...once empty, tuck weapon under armpit with mag well out, remove mag with undamaged hand while holding weapon in place with upper arm/shoulder, retrieve second mag and load it into weapon, use slide release to drop slide and go back to work. my kel tec pmr made me think to use this technique, as you say, that aspect could have been designed better. i digress, you are easily my favorite gun channel, keep the info coming!
Once again sir, thank you so much for sharing all your lessons!!! I can’t tell you how much it helps me in particular being a novice shooter. Mahalo HUI from Kaua’i, Hawai’i!
Outstanding series, Paul! I especially like the fact that as questions formed in what I laughingly call my mind, you answered them almost immediately. Very glad I subscribed! Keep up the good work! Also I spewed coffee when you whipped that black powder cannon out of your jacket!
Another great video Paul. I really enjoyed the series as well as any of your other videos I've watched. I hope you'll keep posting more informative videos on your channel so that people like me can continue to learn and grow in firearms skills.
Great points and demos as always. You are doing a great public service. I appreciate all your time and effort. I am a fairly seasoned shooter, at least with handguns, but i always learn tbings from your videos. Part of lifetime scholarship i guess. :) Thanks again
I use the slide stop/release but I’ve heard the argument that in a high stress situation during an adrenaline dump you lose ur gross motor skills and the over the top method is what they recommend, my thing is I’ve been using the slide stop my whole life and I think muscle memory would take over, Hope I never have to find out, great vid.
Thank You! Very educational. In country where I live in, you have to know all these things just to get a gun permit. Yes, theoretical and practical test.
6:57 such a badass moment without acting like a total Rambo. After talking about keeping track of the rounds left in his magazine, he demonstrated that he'd been doing it the whole time.
I appreciate this mans videos. He is a a true educator. I have an old Beretta Tomcat for cc, as it's all I could afford and find locally at the time, and PH has certainly given me something to think about concerning it.
I have seen two people wound themselves using the overhand slide racking method when clearing jams. Both incidents occurred with 1911's that detonated the round with the ejector.
Thumbs up if you think Paul Harrell has one of the best gun-related channels on all of TH-cam.
I completely agree--he leaves out the self-aggrandisement and gets on with technique.
Not that I have anyone in mind, you understand, but it seems that some firearms instructors regard a goatee and a shaved head as an essential part of the tacticool uniform.
Lol hit the nail on the head, especially in the last part.
I gave the like you're asking for to the actual video, because that helps Paul, but who are you.
Greg Camp boom
He's got a little Chuck Heston cold dead fingers' goin on.
This version has about three minutes of material that the original version didn't have.
Paul Harrell Any chance you could respond to my video showing an idea for one handed reloading a european style handgun? No need for a video, even a comment pointing out something I missed would be helpful.
Just found your vid. Your technique looks sound, depending on what type of gun.
As a former correctional officer, de-escalation was my main tactic. It is a lifelong practice I feel comfortable with, but I think having a firearm would change things; particularly as a private citizen. I look forward to you getting into this, even if you have to periodically or sporadically kill a pop bottle for fun and frolic.
thanks
Paul Harrell what's your opinion on Paul Castle's c.a.r. system?
Said before, I'll say it again......pure legend.
Outstanding instructions and presentation. Another good video, Paul. RIP.....
I would like to hear that story of you having to shoot at some one from 100 yards with a 1911 45. But I do understand why you might not want to tell the story. Great channel, Great content!
I love watching Paul go on and on. I often fall asleep to his videos.
this dude whipped out a double barrel out his jacket out of nowhere lmao
You know that jacket is TACTICAL when you realize it had a fucking double barrel inside.
lol'ed hard when I saw that. Very cartoon-like, he's funny.
double barrel but legal? barrel length. think it was a black powder gun
johnny6148 black powder indeed
not a flint lock but cap. look at the tits on the breech. (plus no crazy sparks and flash from the pan)
still one of the funniest things I have seen for some reason
When Paul was shooting offhand, I thought that revolver was absolutely going to stovepipe!
The night before a big project is due is a great time to binge watch Paul Harrell videos. I highly recommend it.
Paul is so straight forward in his teachings, it's really refreshing compared to the Rambos out there. Great video.
As much as you warn us about noise from the range and your Shat-ner...esque pauses, I find your your teaching easy to understand and find your delivery helps me to retain the subject matter at hand for longer more meaningful lengths of time. For instance, I can't wait til this fall so I can fill a pumpkin with orange soda and hit it with a lever action 30-30!
Sounds like a blast... Literally
I really look up to and admire Mr. Harrell! He is an encyclopedia of knowledge and experience. He has helped me with many topics and I really appreciate this channel :-)
“One more gun? Ok.”
Pulls out shotgun, lol.
@Mister Paradise Howdah pistol?
@Beautiful Greece I'm gonna go with yes based on the weird rod on the bottom of the gun looking like a cleaning or ram rod for such a style of weapon. Though to be fair I've NEVER seen them double barrel like that and am fascinated by this.
Paul, I love the videos! I laughed so hard when you pulled that flint lock pistol out. Keep the surprises coming brother!
The talk on prone position's cover reminded me of Rommel's experiences on the Great War, where he stated that even the shallowest "hole" in the ground could offer good protection against artillery.
This man knew we would want the directors cut
I really like your videos Paul, not just for the great content but also the great editing. Keep up the good work cousin!
Hey, Great to hear from you.
"We're out on the range today, so please bear with gunfire you hear in the background."
*sounds like Civil War cannon day at the range*
..."If I really wanted to go in depth on these subjects, we could be here for days..."
Oh Paul. I would love nothing more than to hear you spouting knowledge and wisdom, as well as your anecdotes (preferably the very long versions of very long stories) for days and days. I like the self deprecating sense of humor, but you have a lot of experience and there are probably thousands of us here who would love to listen. In fact, I'm one of "those guys" that when you say on screen "here's the really boring part where I talk a lot" I end up saying to myself "oh this part is my favorite!" With the meat target taking a very admirable 2nd place.
A lot of these"instructors" teach what looks the most tacticool.
One of the things that makes this channel great is Paul doesn't teach what's currently in style and does what works best instead.
But slide release IS the tacticool or I'm wrong?
Like I can imagine the video games to use the slingshot or overhand method to be the "slow" reload and slide release to be the "sleight of hand" reload.
@@LightBrand Use what works for you AND your firearm. You can use slingshot, slide release and a front-of-the-slide release (if there are slide serrations there) or all three interchangeably
@@LightBrandslide release is the most practical and fastest way, if it works well with the given gun.
As always, another great video. I found these 3 videos by accident. I wasn't disappointed.
When I was 17 I absolutely loved my U.S. Navy instructors. As a Gunnersmate they also taught much of this content. I have never run into such great, funny, witty men until I started watching Paul. You are an Amazing teacher who keeps your students and followers invested, interested, occasionally laughing, and constantly thinking and rethinking while providing well proven techniques. Many boring teachers need to learn these skills.
I'd really like to see a video on de-escalation techniques.
Paul said that it was coming.
Stephen Meyers ...Hello: I bought a book titled Verbal Judo, maybe that will help. Sorry I don't have access to the author. Take care!
Anthony Swiss
My wife and kids don’t care how effective this is, they’re never going to Chuck E Cheese or a family reunion again.
Being humble and avoiding ego battles are great ways of de-escalating
Worth the extra material...thanks for uploading it. Looking forward to Pt.4 'De-escalation' should that be something you want to do. You touch on how ultra-scrutinized CCW holders are already in some of your other videos, but boy it probably wouldn't hurt to have a dedicated video. Your articulation is by far some of the best on YT, Paul. Thanks again for sharing your experience.
Every time I watch your videos I am envious of the surroundings and the range! Looks like a great place to shoot!
Haha the “ what if brigade”. I had an instructor that would always say “ if my aunt had nuts she’d be my uncle” to people who asked what if questions.
If a frog has wings in wouldn't bump its ass
As a lefty i normally over hand because I don't want to move my hand out of firing position to engage the slide release with my trigger finger. However I do practice one handed reloads using my slide release and also practice them buy pushing rear sight against something.
I extremely appreciate the info Paul. Your channel is extremely helpful to those at the introductory level of firearms and can't afford or are not around such local information. You point us in the right direction (pun intended) and tell us what we "need" to know. As always,
thanks bro.
Feels like my vocabulary is steadily growing ad astra.
I had to use a dictionary during one of his videos. Then pulled out my Thesaurus to write a comment. True story :(
Better than ad nauseum lol,
Oh my god, THANK YOU for using the slide “release” for its true purpose!! I don’t know who I am more sick of, tacti-cool fools spouting nonsensical diatribes about self appointed accolades, or the “fools” who hang on their every word like they are the 9mm Savior from heaven. Great video Paul.....a refresher course that even the most seasoned LEO or civilian CCW holder can benefit from!
Kratos SonOfZeus kahr actually suggests you you the slide release to load there p380 pistols
There is absolutely merit in not using the slide release. The main one being under extreme stress you lose quite a bit of fine motor dexterity. It is much easier to grab the back of your slide with your support hand and pull back as hard as you can towards your shoulder to rack the slide, versus using a slide release.
You must understand that these firearm techniques are derived for the average person. Not someone who is extremely calm under very high amounts of stress. For the average person I still believe that not using the slide release is the more prudent method of reloading.
@@rippin187 well if I loose my fine motor skills guess I am not going to be able to hit that mag release. I hope I will be able to pull the trigger with my finger that just doesn't work anymore.
Just from my experience with an M9, using the slide release is MORE reliable when using Beretta 30 round mags. Slingshotting it was only about 50 percent effective, even when I really made a conscious effort to get that slide all the way back before letting go. It showcased the fact that slingshotting can be a less crisp movement, even if you do it right. That slide release dropping from the slide is just the most efficient and crisp motion, it's weird to explain. Also, Desert Sky, hand size is a factor. If ya got average or small hands, its not as natural to use the slide release.
Read this in kratos's voice
"If I really wanted to go in-depth, I could go for days."
Sounds good to me!
And yes, every time you say that, I go there. So I had to finally remark.
;-) Thanks, I feel better now.
Paul I could watch your videos all day long. Always love your content, keep up the amazing work!
I can't stop watching these videos. He's just straight forward and not flashy. Everything is relatively practical how he presents it
Hey Paul, just recently started viewing your videos. I believe you're one of the best instructional teacher, on TH-cam, in your respected field. Thank you, and keep up the amazing work. Shields high.
Your a very good firearm instructor. I have naturally done some of the techniques you teach and have learned some new ones. Thanks real value!
He is for sure the most underrated gun channel on TH-cam; awesome content!
Thanks for the added info. Worth watching all of your videos. Please continue to make content. Thanks again Paul.
@9:00 Paul is such a nice guy he uses the term "instructor" in quotes to ridicule "tacticools"... Class act all the way! Absolutely!
Wish I could say the same about myself.
Just for the record Paul, I watch your videos for information and experience, not entertainment . None of them of are too long or boring for me so the longer the better. It's a very serious subject as you know so the more information the better in my opinion.
Almost died at the revolver demo at the beginning, got CPR after the muzzle loader and finished the video. Well played.
I am by NO means an "expert", but I always learn something from your videos.
I use the slingshot method on all my pistols because my EDC is a Beretta Nano and it doesn't have a slide release. Nano has replaced my Glock for EDC. I want to be consistent in the operations of all my pistols because there are times I will carry the Glock (going out of town for example) and don't want to get confused using different methods on different guns.
BTW, love your videos. Your presentations are fantastic without the hype of foul language or attempt at bad humor. I've learned so much.
I started using the overhand a while back for the same reason. consistency. Not all guns have slide releases in the same spot, or size or are missing all together. I can use overhand on a Glock 19, Sig 232 or 1911.
Something worth mentioning about the European style mag catch: It's hard to beat on a pocket pistol. I've carried a Walther PPK/S in my hip pocket before, and the magazine would be ejected while sitting. This will not happen with the mag release on the heel. Also, if a pocket pistol is carried in a purse, or any other kind of bag, there's no worry of the magazine being ejected inadvertently. If nothing else, the European release is secure.
I have just found your channel Paul! Just amazing practical wisdom at work! We share much of the same attitudes and philosophies on these things! Ive found some very useful tips for any combat situation, which combat is combat period, in the book of five rings. Its sounds unrelated but uses some very practical wisdom. Such as putting objects between you and attacker. What we call cover. As well as using cover to stack opponents into a line. Theory being that they cant attack thru each other. Thats advanced, I admit. My point is that we must conquer our fear enough to stay aware and thinking. The old adage the mind is the weapon thing. Its just really, practically, true. Thanks again for you immense time and effort and above all your EXPERIENCE!! Peace!!
Sir, I want to thank you for making this instructional videos, hopefully TH-cam doesn't shut off your channel.
Paul, your tactical shooting accuracy is amazing. NO FLINCH IN THOSE HANDS.
Im okay with being here for days diving in depth as heck into this subject
"Instructors" LMFAO. Paul's best video :- )
Hey Paul, big fan of your videos. I learned how to shoot when I was a police explorer a long time ago.
Back then, we were taught to use the slingshot method, due to not being able to find the small slide release as compared to the large slide when under stress in a combat situation. That being said, we were using glocks, so it was easier to do, didn't have a safety or decocking lever to obstruct your hand. Thanks again for what you do, cheers!
Paul will just causally mention some experience in his life that 99% of us will never experience, refuse to elaborate, then go on talking like he didn’t say anything too out-of-the-ordinary. XD
I like the slingshot reloading style just since it can be used basically without thinking on any semi auto pistol and you don't have to worry about missing the slide release if some are sleeker than others (just building muscle memory). Also, when I used to use the slide release, there were a few times where under stress I would drop the empty mag, but then inadvertently hit the slide release juuuust before the new loaded mag was fully seated, leaving me (unknowingly) with an empty chamber. I just like the simplicity of the slingshot method and how it allows you to clearly see what is going on the whole time (your hands aren't in the way). It's also the movement that you would make to clear a malfunction, so again just building more muscle memory.
Great video! Damn good shooting at a 100 yard with a PISTOL!
I loved the sound of the report echoing away.
I've learned a lot with you in the last years. Thank you Paul. You are the best instructor.
Thanks for the extra content. It doesn't matter how fast you miss, it's how controlled you hit rapidly. ; )
I can't stop watching his videos
Paul, I love your videos and you may have noticed since I have recently commented on a few of them. You have replied to any questions I've posted so far, to which I say thanks. I'm sure with all you do, it's difficult to stay up on replying to the comments, especially on some of the older videos.
Between military, law enforcement and sport shooting, I have been shooting for 22 years. Most of my training on how to shoot, move and communicate come from military and LE instructors and I have learned from a variety of instructors. For practical experience, I have been in combat in Iraq and in a shooting as a LEO.
In regards to reloading when the slide is locked back on an auto loading pistol, I recall a majority of instructors taught (and some really stressed) the over-hand technique, but for a reason I rarely see mentioned anywhere else. The overhand technique is a gross motor skill where as using a finger tip to press the slide lock release is a fine motor skill. The idea is to develop muscle memory to do the overhand technique because under the type of stress experienced during a shooting situation, loss of fine motor skills is one of the physiological effects we experience and cannot control, along with auditory exclusion, tunnel vision and constriction of the arteries in the arms and legs to bring max blood flow to the heart and lungs. Same with the bolt catch release on the M-16 platform of weapons; a vast majority of instructors I learned from teach to slap that paddle area with the palm of an open hand, a gross motor skill, instead of using a single finger tip to locate and press the button. With this approach to reloading action, what say you?
I am aware that pressing the magazine release button on most modern firearms is a fine motor skill action that inherently contradict this philosophy, to which I can only answer, "there's no other choice in that matter, unless gun designs change significantly."
Just saw your comment. Good point. I frequently use over hand to chamber a round, but for reloading when the slide is locked back I have not found it necessary on most pistols. For some people/guns it could be a very good idea.
I really appreciate the slingshot versus the slide release breakdown. That's a constant criticism I receive for using the release.
Thanks Paul for your down to earth honest insights. Love your humble attitude. Good looking JK!
Awesome Paul!!😎
I heard the slide release thing for the first time a few weeks ago in my local gun shop. I hadn't really looked into it since then. I had planned on ignoring the whole "wears the gun out" idea anyway but I'm glad you brought it up.
This is easily one of my favorite videos of yours and part of an excellent series of videos on general tactics. Makes me really want to become a patreon member just so I can ask a few questions.
Hang on. Wait a minute. I was in the military for 7 years and I learnt loads about ironing!
6:50 Talks and demo's mag changes for 3 minutes, then mentions how difficult it is to count rounds til empty, fires one shot without looking, slide locks to rear, and he finishes his point. That was nucking futs! Unbelievable the quality of education and example's Paul provides.
It's always a pleasure watching your videos, Paul! Thank you for the great content.
It seems that some instructors / 'experts' try to make firearms sound more complicated than they actually are, possibly to make themselves sound more impressive or to stroke their own egos. This guy, who clearly has real world experience up to his eyeballs and no inflated ego cuts through the BS and tells you like it is. It's refreshing to see some common sense from a gun channel, which is why this is now my go to gun channel of choice 😎
My favorite gun fella, always pumping out the good guy gun videos
awesome content. Regarding reloading one handed with a euro style magazine...once empty, tuck weapon under armpit with mag well out, remove mag with undamaged hand while holding weapon in place with upper arm/shoulder, retrieve second mag and load it into weapon, use slide release to drop slide and go back to work. my kel tec pmr made me think to use this technique, as you say, that aspect could have been designed better. i digress, you are easily my favorite gun channel, keep the info coming!
Once again sir, thank you so much for sharing all your lessons!!! I can’t tell you how much it helps me in particular being a novice shooter. Mahalo HUI from Kaua’i, Hawai’i!
Its like watching one of my favorite video game charakters explaining anothers mistakes.
You're pretty good!
oh my god... this is the highlight of my morning, thank you Paul.
23:00 Bang! Try this at home!
We need more parts to this series, you are great at teaching what actually needs to be learned about firearms.
Excellent rebuttal video. One of your best and these are my favorites.
Outstanding series, Paul! I especially like the fact that as questions formed in what I laughingly call my mind, you answered them almost immediately. Very glad I subscribed! Keep up the good work! Also I spewed coffee when you whipped that black powder cannon out of your jacket!
Thanks for making the series on tactics.
Yep I think so he has a lot of knowledge and experience which combined becomes wisdom. I have learned a lot from him so far.
another great video without acting like elitist goofs like yeager, Yankee marshall etc
A true expert never has to brow beat anyone into following their lead or having their opinion.
Another great video Paul. I really enjoyed the series as well as any of your other videos I've watched. I hope you'll keep posting more informative videos on your channel so that people like me can continue to learn and grow in firearms skills.
Great points and demos as always. You are doing a great public service. I appreciate all your time and effort. I am a fairly seasoned shooter, at least with handguns, but i always learn tbings from your videos. Part of lifetime scholarship i guess. :) Thanks again
Another well thought out, informative, video. Thanks!
Hahaha the revolver and the flintlock, that was genius. And this is an absolute truth.
Wow! Now we have new unseen collector's edition footage!
Really enjoyed that. Good to know I’ve been doing many things right plus some wrong.
I use the slide stop/release but I’ve heard the argument that in a high stress situation during an adrenaline dump you lose ur gross motor skills and the over the top method is what they recommend, my thing is I’ve been using the slide stop my whole life and I think muscle memory would take over, Hope I never have to find out, great vid.
Thank you for taking the time to help us all in a very easy to understand way.
Thank You! Very educational. In country where I live in, you have to know all these things just to get a gun permit. Yes, theoretical and practical test.
Thanks for an excellent series!☺
Thanks for the time, effort, and shared knowledge.
One day Paul will reach into the pocket of his shooting jacket and get out a complete M16 :-)
Don’t you wish you could ‘go prone’ next to PH and send some pills downrange!?!?
Great stuff Paul.
You always make great videos with great explanations.
thanks for the great info Paul.............great channel!!
Excellent series, Paul. Thank you so very much.
Good job. All tactics sound good to me. Don't let guys that have never been in a gun fight get to you.
You're a great teacher Paul, the best.
6:57 such a badass moment without acting like a total Rambo. After talking about keeping track of the rounds left in his magazine, he demonstrated that he'd been doing it the whole time.
these videos are therapy ,
I appreciate this mans videos. He is a a true educator. I have an old Beretta Tomcat for cc, as it's all I could afford and find locally at the time, and PH has certainly given me something to think about concerning it.
I have seen two people wound themselves using the overhand slide racking method when clearing jams. Both incidents occurred with 1911's that detonated the round with the ejector.
Automatic target resetter? You have really stepped up your game.
What a great series of videos.