Yes, I realize this video is about awesome pistols in slow motion, but BY FAR my favorite thing about this video is my son. He's turned into an incredibly kind, fun and capable young man and I'm so proud of him. I'm quickly seeing him as a peer. His mind is a sponge and he's filling it with awesome things. He's fun to work with and brings a lot of joy to the game when he's involved. Thank you to everyone who supports Smarter Every Day on Patreon! (www.patreon.com/smartereveryday) By supporting on Patreon, whether you realize it or not you've helped make my son who he is. I've been able to spend more time with him and that investment has not returned void. Thank you so much!
I remember videos from years ago where it was almost hard to get a word out of him. Not that he looked like he didn't care, but either he was camera shy or didn't know how to express himself or felt the usual teenage shame at doing stuff with his parents :P It's good to see his personality come out and see him engage both with you and what with you're both doing in such a way.
Watching your experience with your son, as well as your father and his donkey, was also my favorite thing about this video and is now one of my favorite videos. Thank you, Destin! Love you!
your sponsor is ridge wallet... you mean the same ridge wallet that paid trevor jacob to crash his plane intentionally, lie about it then commit multiple felonies covering it up? destin... cmon man you dont even need the money man... especially not from a bunch of scumbags like them
In this video, Destin is acting like an excitable teenager and cracking nipple jokes, while his son, an actual teenager, is behaving like the mature, responsible young man he obviously is. 🤣 Good for both of you.
What a wonderfully well mannered, respectful young man. I have slightly more hope for the future than I did yesterday. I better go watch a Johnny Somali video to level back out.
I remember the video with an helium balloon on a string in the van. I was like "No way that's the same kid, right?" Well I checked and that video is 10 years old.... I feel old too.
i don't think i've seen his son before, but it still made me feel old. like, i knew destin wasn't young, but the childlike wonder he always puts into his interests just never made me question exactly how old he is.
@SMARTEREVERYDAY 12:30. A free bit of sage advice. NEVER, ever ever ever ever... Shoot a powder weapon with the lid off your powder canister. Don't even have it out when you are firing. Imagine a spark landed in that thing. Also when you shoot a black powder percussion weapon if it doesn't fire give it a good 20 seconds incase of a slow burn. Please be careful. The world needs you guys and the generations to come! Great video, I love your son being in them with you! Lots of fun!!
@@jesperwall839 You know how you treat every gun as though it was loaded? Same thing with powder. There is no, AWWCKKKUUAALLY involved. It is a best practice situation, even if you are correct.
@@Bushlore1they never said to not partake in the practice. It’s fine to share more information and you shouldn’t shame someone as “akkkshualllying” when they are just sharing info.
This brings back a harrowing memory. I was 17 when I bought a used .36 Hawes cap and ball revolver. I had to drive 35 miles to find a store selling caps and powder. On the way home I couldn't resist so I turned off the highway and drove up a gravel road about 1/8th of a mile. Nice field, no fences, and no houses. Perfect spot. I did not have a nipple cleaner so I charged forward despite knowing the nipples were fouled. I loaded the powder, pushed in the balls until I had the cylinder loaded. I put the caps on and proceeded to fire off three of the charges with no problem. Then I had a cap go off without igniting the powder. Oops. What now? I had enough sense not to move the hang fire away from the barrel. I waited several minutes and decided to leave. I laid the revolver on the bench seat of my car and drove back to the highway, turned left and I got about 1/8th of a mile when that hang fire finally cooked off. Naturally the windows were up. That was really loud. Important point: My gun was pointed about 45 degrees away from my right thigh. When it went off the gun grip came up about three inches and turned to90 degrees away from my leg. Then the ball came out. The ball traveled through the foam in my '74 Dodge Dart and exited the side of the seat just above the rocker panel. The bullet hit the door where the bottom of the door was folded up to catch the door panel screws. The ball was stuck in the door panel. Deformed. The point is #1: Hang fires can take much longer to ignite that a minute. I estimate mine smoldered for five full minutes before it went off. #2: It amazed me that my gun moved so much BEFORE the ball got out of the 7.5 " barrel. DO NOT lay a "Primer Only Went Off" gun down. When an unheld gun goes off, the bullet isn't going to the same place it happened to be pointed. #3: Buy and use the nipple cleaner before ever putting a primer on.
Girls at the dance, “Why is he not asking me to dance? He’s probably thinking about other girls.” Son, “Wish I could shoot that triple barrel pistol again…”
@smartereveryday getting a reply from you made my day. I've loved your videos for years. I am a board game designer, not sure if you've ever heard of anything I've worked on, but you might be familiar with Skull King or Cover Your Assets. If you would ever be interested in collaborating on a game together (which would be a science/engineering focused), let me know.
"What do you think we should do?" "Well if we were pirates, we'd be dead" Best part of the video lol ALSO I can never let a video about a three barreled gun exist without mentioning Cerberus, Vincent Valentine's ludicrous gun from Final Fantasy. Basically three revolvers welded together and all firing on one trigger. Sounds silly but I fully believe the mechanics would work in real life, albeit wildly impractical. Obviously it would be more practical to fire one barrel at a time so you basically have an 18 round revolver.
There are some triple barrel revolvers for most taclicool of cowboys. And at least one 18 barrel pepperbox revolver (6 sets of triple barrels) im aware of. It was manufactured by Mariette Brevete.
Hey Destin, I’ve been subbed since I was a kid watching your video on cats and how they land on their feet. Now I’m a student at a Moody’s missionary Aviation training, and instantly I recognized that hat on your son. I remember the video you did on MAF. You’re absolutely my favorite creator, I’m so glad to see smaller tasks taken on again by you. Nuclear subs and the like are cool, but I’m always fascinated by explosions and things hitting each other. I don’t think you’ll ever top the weed eater videos, in my mind at least. Thank you so much for everything, I love seeing creators stand up for our faith!
A note on your powder. Black powder substitutes like Pyrodex are harder to ignite than plain old black powder. While it works fine in modern inline muzzle loading guns using modern primers, it can cause slow ignition or even failure of ignition in traditional muzzleloaders.
This is exactly my experience. I had to find some Goex black powder to achieve reliable ignition. At first, I thought Pyrodex was the same thing until I was coached by someone with more experience.
I tried it once about thirty years ago, never bought another can. In fact, I think it was still in the old cabin when the people who bought it tore it down. Totally useless.
The way I understand it, Pyrodex will work in percussion cap muzzle loaders, but is not recommended for flint lock muzzle loaders. Flint locks do better will traditional black powder like Goex.
A few things. Before you load up it is a good idea to put a cap on the nipple and fire just the cap. If you point it at a leaf or something light the gases from the cap will move the object and then you will know the breech is clear of obstructions and when you load it with powder and ball the shot will go off. The single barrel obviously has 1 channel from cap to powder. The 2 barrel has 2 channels from cap to powder and each must be cleared separately. The 3 barrel has 3 separate channels, one to each barrel and will be difficult to clear because if 1 channel is clear the gases will just use that channel to escape and leave obstructions in the others. The obstructions are usually oil which has oxidized and turned to a waxy substance. It can be quite difficult to clear particularly if there is any rust involved. And the powder is corrosive when fired, it forms a salt that must be cleaned with water based products. Clean until it is way cleaner than you think is adequate and then clean it a little more. Then oil it quickly so the metal doesn't flash rust. The first 2 pistols are actual antiques from the 1800's. The "Duckfoot" is a reproduction. I hope you didn't pay the price on the tag for that one, they were mass produced and not worth that much.
Just a quick word of safety: If the primer went off and the main powder charge didn't, keep it pointed downrange for one minute as there is a chance it might be a hang-fire, where the ignition of the powder charge is delayed.
Especially don’t put an open bottle of black powder nearby in case of a hang-fire, the sparks can cause a nasty detonation. Plenty of videos of people shooting black powder near open powder containers experiencing a *very* sudden change in pressure/ temperature
I was worried for that reason too. Not just cuz of the age, (tho i was glad to hear they used reduced powder). I saw the crowd pleaser and said both, "Yes Please!" and "um, don't die." But none the less, Thanks for the vid, Destin!
I am so genuinely jealous that you share such a genuine, inspiring, and adventurous relationship with your kin. Not only your son but with your dad as well. On top of that, you all get to enjoy learning these topics and sharing it with everyone. I only hope to be part of a community of a similar caliber in my future ((:
@smartereveryday when you said that I was like "DESTIN! 😳🤦♂️" But I also got a good laugh. It's all good man. You're doing an amazing job and your Son is so respectful, seems like a FANTASTIC kid.
I don't experience that with my cap and ball revolver, but that may be the difference between black powder being classified as an explosive (what I use) and Pyrodex being classified as a propellant. Unfortunately the good stuff is becoming harder and harder to get so I'll have to make my couple of pounds last, by the end I'll reserve the real black for flintlock priming and use a sub for the main charge I also haven't measured it as precisely as you have, but in personal experience it seems like practically zero delay
@@PRCOM Nah its easy to get blackpowder. Walamart, stores with firearms have it... and you can order it very easily. Black powder doesnt kick more than modern smokeless when equal weight. Black powder guns in .50 cal obviously thump pretty well just from the projectile being hefty. They pyrodex cylinder shaped black powder things work great, and they're in essence premeasured. My dumbass brother left my .50 thompson center loaded for like 8 years in his garage. Put a shotsahell primer in it, and fired beautifuly.
The footage and cool factor of shooting historical weapons for slow-mo is awesome, but what really kept making me smile was the incredible connection this family has. Is this what a loving, supportive and functional father/son relationship looks like? Inspirational, i can only hope i will one day have that with my future children, i know for a fact this was not the norm in my household when i was growing up. Heart swells, respect. EDIT And then i read your top comment and you said the same thing almost verbatim. Just goes to show you nailed what you really wanted to show in this video.
Man, age hits like a truck sometimes. I was recently showing a friend the video where you put putty in his ears to show how the shape of our ears helps with audio positioning. But now he's all grown up and going to homecoming. I felt like that vid was recent only to find out it's 7 YEARS OLD. Time really does pass before we get a change to notice.
This is absolutely the most fun video you have made. Entirely due to you and your son just having a great time together. What a brilliant, well mannered young man. Thanks for sharing this special moment with us.
When Destin said "my son has a dance to go to", I wondered how old school is that, or how rural, or both? Or was it a dance recital? Or a dance class? Or a euphemism? Edit: 15:31 It's a _homecoming,_ Destin says. Fair enough.
@@DanKaschel _Doing the things socialites are expected to do,_ for a few hours. Might come handy, if you aquaint a socialite, and they need a _plus one._
Destin - the thing I love most about your channel is the people you work with and interact with. That especially includes and of your friends and family. Of course, you also do some very cool stuff. And your slo-mo camera operations are a thing of beauty.
Longtime viewer since the matrix camera campfire stuff. Your son has become a young man, and it's clear that he has some of your blood in his veins and some of your brains in his head. Thanks for bringing a bit of your primary interest (being a father) into this side project (SED); happy to be along for the journey.
I'm only 4 minutes in and already I'm both incredibly impressed by your son and incredibly happy of the relationship you have with your son. Being able to pass on your inate inquisitiveness to him is something I am jealous of but am thankful you let the rest of us watch this play out like a fly on the wall.
One of the ridge wallets just said to the others "can we acknowledge what just happened here?!" I think he was called _Jules._ Edit: Alas, Jules didn't make it in this movie...
Love seeing this. Father son range days are the best. I’m 46 years old and still to this day, range days with Dad are some of my best days. I’ve literally been shooting as long as I can remember and some of my favorite memories are range days with Dad. And we still go out regularly.
Seeing you and your son firing those antique pistols in slow motion was awesome, but what really impressed me was your son. He was an extremely responsible, respectful, and funny young man. Obviously, Destin and his wife have done an incredible job raising him. I was raised and have lived most of my life in NYC. I think there are a lot of people in blue states who would be horrified by the idea of a minor firing antique black powder pistols. I think this video could help them understand how many people are raised in the South. I have never owned a gun. My firearms experience consists of firing 5 rounds with a .22 rifle at Scout camp 40 years ago. However, I believe teaching kids to be responsible with and around firearms is probably better than teaching them to fear them. Not that my beliefs matter much, given that I don't have any kids.
Personal opinion...every kid should learn how to be safe around firearms! If they or their parents dont feel like handling, teach them when to call authorities and RESPECT, not fear, the weapons.
I came here to say the same about what an impressive young man he is, and what a wonderful relationship you obviously have with him. Reminds me of my best friend growing up and his dad.
watching you work with your son is a source of joy. You are both having so much fun! Also love the focus on doing dangerous and worthwhile things safely. The communication is really good. It all makes me happy.
There is nothing better than father and son memories. My dad is in imperative care at home it sucks. But I will always have the memories. Great video and awesome channel. Cheers 🍻
Seeing you and your son work and have fun together really warmed my heart. I always admired your well-mannered, articulate and respectful tone and demeanor and your son has turned out exactly the same. Well-mannered, curious, charming. Congratulations on your parenting, indeed!
What a fun video. Love seeing your son with you after following you since the beginning. Also, due to the fact that your utilizing loose black powder, even when loading I'd recommend ALWAYS holding those weapons in a safe direction. There was times when loading that it was pointed unsafely, and keeping caps on all containers and tins at all times is hiiiiighly recommended. Hangfires and smoldering is a huge risk. I'd load away from the table that has any powder and percussion cap tins etc. Black powder can easily go wrong. Just look at your timestamp 12:43 ! Much love and keep making amazing content!! =)
I didn't have a great father, not even a halfway decent one, but when I see you and your son, I don't feel sad or envious, I'm just happy to see a man do right by his son. Nobody is perfect, and I'm sure you've had things go sideways at some point, but I never had or could've had a relationship to him like you two have, not even for a video. I hope you both cherish each other, but I'm pretty sure you do. :)
Great video Destin! I love that you and your son are learning together! I know your dad is one of your favorite teachers growing up and I'm sure it'll be the same for your son!
Even though I'm not religious, I'm always curious about the bible verses you include at the end of your videos, so I usually look them up and try to determine the reason/what you were thinking when you chose that verse. Sometimes, like today, it's clear that there was a lot of thought put into that choice. This video's passage was very fitting, indeed. You've done a great job raising your son, and you should be proud, as should he for having such an amazing dad!
Asking the non-americans/maybe esl - am i the only one that gets weirded out by "yessir"-ing when it's done with someone you're on a familiar relation with? Note: i'm not saying this as a complaint, actually just curious how "hyper-formality" is seen outside of the local culture; wether my gut reaction is out of the ordinary or not.
Fwiw it's not even an American thing, it's part of their local culture. It's more common in the south and used to be more common still back in the day than it is now. I don't mind it too much, it's just showing respect. I can see how it can weird people out though if you've been in relationships with someone who abused their position of authority
It does feel a bit weird for me (I am from France).But it does not strike me as an american thing. I am sure it's more of a local thing. If that's a tradition they have in their community, good for them for making it stick through generations.
Great to see you do this Destin. I think it's definitely a weakness of this country that so many of our youth aren't given a good grounding in weapon safety and firearms in general. I was surprised to see you do a gun video considering the platform's tendency to discourage it. Good Going and hope for more to come!
The best part of this video is the manners you've instilled in your son and the great respect he has for you and that means for others too. A true dad! Well done
I Love how polite your kids are , you guys raised them right just like my wife and I did , now I'm working on our 8 grandkids teaching them the correct way they should talk to adults or actually anyone , I hate to say it but 1 of our kids decided to let her kids go to public school so we have to unteach the things they see and hear all day , so far so good. God Bless
your son has a great sense of humor, and as you moved the target ridge wallets closer and still missed your son will feel relieved after missing his shots.
My father taught me how to use his model 1861 Army Colt when I was in high school. I cast bullets and loaded and fired a cap and ball pistol under his guidance. What amazed me was how I could hear the bang, then a delay, then the 'clang' as the bullet hit the steel barrel down the driveway (we lived on a ranch in Northern California). My dad was a brilliant man and I learned a great deal from him. I'm happy to see that repeated in your family.
My man, you drove all the way out for the real pistols but didn't get real black powder - and then you called it out as 10 grains of black powder instead of Pyrodex? Give it a shot, it's great! It's also a requirement for priming a flintlock if you ever get around to those (which I also recommend heartily)
I feel a bit crazy saying it, but flintlocks always feel way more reliable to me as long as you have a quality piece. Percussions caps are sometimes hard to fiddle with as well, sometimes misfire for no discernable reason and take multiple caps, and lastly, they make me nervous of a sudden impact or bump setting off the cap while the flint has no such risk. Obviously, percussions are better in many ways, especially in harsher weather and other utility, but on the range I prefer my rock crushers.
@@smartereverydayyeah. I now sell firearms including antique black powder pistols like these and you got a great deal!! These should be worth much more if they are fully functional which they indeed are! Also Pyrodex is not black powder but rather a substitute. Grab some real powder for next time. BTW Destin I met you at the Smithsonian earlier this year and I thank you again for your time. My kids are now huge fans too!
16:13 When you use that C-Stand (holding the targets) put the largest leg under/parallel with the outrigged arm and weight. It’s significantly sturdier in this configuration, also a sandbag helps
I’ll never forget watching the video of you and your father working on your homemade carburetor. the love and respect you had in him was so admirable. and to see that same love and respect between you and your son is inspirational. ❤
It's generally not recommended to fire antiques. The primary risk is that there's just enough metal fatigue to cause a critical fail of either the barrel or the firing chamber at the base of the barrel. As for clearing a black powder pistol, If a second or third procession cap doesn't cause it to fire it should be set down so it's pointing away from everyone and just let it sit. Trying to get water into it is not likely to work. Caution about nipples. Never over tighten. If you over tighten your nipples you'll never get them off.
I’ve been watching your videos for years and years and years and watching you interact with your son and explore the world together is so cool it’s hard to even put into words. I watched you explore the world with youthful excitement yourself and now to be showing your son that same approach it’s so amazing. One dad to another this video is a reminder of what is important with parenting. Being fully present together, exploring the world with youthful excitement. Keep it up! Thanks for sharing !
Destin, I haven't finished watching the video yet, but I just wanted to compliment you brother for the way you raised your son to respond to you. Having more young men understand how to properly respond to people is paramount and I'm excited to see this. Well done brother.
I paused here 14:51 to say I’m a math, science and engineering teacher. I love the applied geometry problem of hitting three targets as a geometry teacher, but I think engineer Destin would reach the same conclusion as I have about multiple factors and set up a dummy paper target to measure the actual dispersal at the desired distance. As a physics and chemistry guy I wonder if all three bullets will leave their barrels in close enough synchronization to allow for the consistent aiming of all three shots. LET’S SEE! Nope. The paper target would have made a huge difference because the factor of twisting during deflagration would have shown up. I didn’t mention that I’m an Army vet and a hunter, so I’ll add this, shooting in general is a little bit of art, a bit more science but mostly skill.
Wow Destin.. I don't think I've seen such a respectable and well-mannered young man like your son. I admire both of you so much. What tips would you give to building such a person and relationship?
"I feel like you've taught me how to clean my nipples properly"... I love this one.🤣🤣🤣🤣 I feel cheated. 🤬 My dad did teach me how to clean my nipples.🤣🤣🤣🤣
No no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no... You NEVER dry fire a percussion cap pistol. SOOO many people cringed every time you pulled the trigger to dry fire.
The pistols were neat, seeing a father spend memory making time with his son priceless. Didn’t learn a lot on this video but it is the best one you have made by far.
Yes, I realize this video is about awesome pistols in slow motion, but BY FAR my favorite thing about this video is my son. He's turned into an incredibly kind, fun and capable young man and I'm so proud of him. I'm quickly seeing him as a peer. His mind is a sponge and he's filling it with awesome things. He's fun to work with and brings a lot of joy to the game when he's involved. Thank you to everyone who supports Smarter Every Day on Patreon! (www.patreon.com/smartereveryday) By supporting on Patreon, whether you realize it or not you've helped make my son who he is. I've been able to spend more time with him and that investment has not returned void. Thank you so much!
The goodness you promote to the world clearly carries through generations. Thanks for sharing!
If you can not hit a target at 1 meter better have your sword ready :D
I remember videos from years ago where it was almost hard to get a word out of him. Not that he looked like he didn't care, but either he was camera shy or didn't know how to express himself or felt the usual teenage shame at doing stuff with his parents :P It's good to see his personality come out and see him engage both with you and what with you're both doing in such a way.
Watching your experience with your son, as well as your father and his donkey, was also my favorite thing about this video and is now one of my favorite videos.
Thank you, Destin! Love you!
your sponsor is ridge wallet... you mean the same ridge wallet that paid trevor jacob to crash his plane intentionally, lie about it then commit multiple felonies covering it up? destin... cmon man you dont even need the money man... especially not from a bunch of scumbags like them
In this video, Destin is acting like an excitable teenager and cracking nipple jokes, while his son, an actual teenager, is behaving like the mature, responsible young man he obviously is. 🤣 Good for both of you.
What a wonderfully well mannered, respectful young man. I have slightly more hope for the future than I did yesterday. I better go watch a Johnny Somali video to level back out.
@@dtremenak the older you get, the more excitable you get because you realise life is too short to not have as much fun as possible
It's called expected behavior pseudo-imitation.
Don't google it. I made that up.
@@Zachary-dr1mu I think, it's more like the older you get, the more of the world had changed since you were kid, and it felt more exciting again.
@@cefcephatus haha, I do this to my son all the time, mimicking his language and behaviour etc.
Seeing your kid all grown up makes me feel old.
I remember the video with an helium balloon on a string in the van. I was like "No way that's the same kid, right?" Well I checked and that video is 10 years old.... I feel old too.
i don't think i've seen his son before, but it still made me feel old.
like, i knew destin wasn't young, but the childlike wonder he always puts into his interests just never made me question exactly how old he is.
Pretty soon he’s gonna be using those college funds this channel has been generating.
Yeah, is this the same kid learning to ride the backwards bike? Time flies...
@@Florkl We are getting close! He thinks like an engineer so we've been talking about schools.
@SMARTEREVERYDAY 12:30. A free bit of sage advice. NEVER, ever ever ever ever... Shoot a powder weapon with the lid off your powder canister. Don't even have it out when you are firing. Imagine a spark landed in that thing. Also when you shoot a black powder percussion weapon if it doesn't fire give it a good 20 seconds incase of a slow burn. Please be careful. The world needs you guys and the generations to come! Great video, I love your son being in them with you! Lots of fun!!
Good call.
You're spot on with all of your advice. I would give it more than 20 seconds, especially with a multiple barrel weapon.
It’s actually not especially dangerous. If the pyrodex catches fire, it will only burn. It’s not like black powder.
@@jesperwall839 You know how you treat every gun as though it was loaded? Same thing with powder. There is no, AWWCKKKUUAALLY involved. It is a best practice situation, even if you are correct.
@@Bushlore1they never said to not partake in the practice. It’s fine to share more information and you shouldn’t shame someone as “akkkshualllying” when they are just sharing info.
This brings back a harrowing memory. I was 17 when I bought a used .36 Hawes cap and ball revolver. I had to drive 35 miles to find a store selling caps and powder. On the way home I couldn't resist so I turned off the highway and drove up a gravel road about 1/8th of a mile. Nice field, no fences, and no houses. Perfect spot. I did not have a nipple cleaner so I charged forward despite knowing the nipples were fouled. I loaded the powder, pushed in the balls until I had the cylinder loaded. I put the caps on and proceeded to fire off three of the charges with no problem. Then I had a cap go off without igniting the powder. Oops. What now? I had enough sense not to move the hang fire away from the barrel. I waited several minutes and decided to leave. I laid the revolver on the bench seat of my car and drove back to the highway, turned left and I got about 1/8th of a mile when that hang fire finally cooked off. Naturally the windows were up. That was really loud. Important point: My gun was pointed about 45 degrees away from my right thigh. When it went off the gun grip came up about three inches and turned to90 degrees away from my leg. Then the ball came out. The ball traveled through the foam in my '74 Dodge Dart and exited the side of the seat just above the rocker panel. The bullet hit the door where the bottom of the door was folded up to catch the door panel screws. The ball was stuck in the door panel. Deformed.
The point is #1: Hang fires can take much longer to ignite that a minute. I estimate mine smoldered for five full minutes before it went off. #2: It amazed me that my gun moved so much BEFORE the ball got out of the 7.5 " barrel. DO NOT lay a "Primer Only Went Off" gun down. When an unheld gun goes off, the bullet isn't going to the same place it happened to be pointed.
#3: Buy and use the nipple cleaner before ever putting a primer on.
Girls at the dance, “Why is he not asking me to dance? He’s probably thinking about other girls.”
Son, “Wish I could shoot that triple barrel pistol again…”
"I'd rather play with my dad's nipples than......" 🤣🤣
He is too busy cleaning his nipples…. 😂
Girls at dance: "What you thinking about?"
Son: "Cleaning nipples."
😂
Men want only one thing and it's freaking disgusting.
Today I learned to properly clean my nipples.
Smarter every day
😂
You're welcome son
@smartereveryday getting a reply from you made my day. I've loved your videos for years. I am a board game designer, not sure if you've ever heard of anything I've worked on, but you might be familiar with Skull King or Cover Your Assets.
If you would ever be interested in collaborating on a game together (which would be a science/engineering focused), let me know.
Gosh! 😂😂😂😂😂
Do you use sandpaper or steel wool ?
"What do you think we should do?"
"Well if we were pirates, we'd be dead"
Best part of the video lol
ALSO I can never let a video about a three barreled gun exist without mentioning Cerberus, Vincent Valentine's ludicrous gun from Final Fantasy. Basically three revolvers welded together and all firing on one trigger. Sounds silly but I fully believe the mechanics would work in real life, albeit wildly impractical. Obviously it would be more practical to fire one barrel at a time so you basically have an 18 round revolver.
There are some triple barrel revolvers for most taclicool of cowboys. And at least one 18 barrel pepperbox revolver (6 sets of triple barrels) im aware of. It was manufactured by Mariette Brevete.
Dirge of Cerberus was such a good game 😅
Nah you draw your cutlass
I thought you were literally gonna say it would be handy if you were fighting a three-headed dog 😂
Destin, your son seems like a smart, responsible, respectful person. The world is a better place because of your work and your family!
Hey Destin, I’ve been subbed since I was a kid watching your video on cats and how they land on their feet. Now I’m a student at a Moody’s missionary Aviation training, and instantly I recognized that hat on your son. I remember the video you did on MAF. You’re absolutely my favorite creator, I’m so glad to see smaller tasks taken on again by you. Nuclear subs and the like are cool, but I’m always fascinated by explosions and things hitting each other. I don’t think you’ll ever top the weed eater videos, in my mind at least. Thank you so much for everything, I love seeing creators stand up for our faith!
LOL, I remember the CAT VIDEO.
A note on your powder. Black powder substitutes like Pyrodex are harder to ignite than plain old black powder. While it works fine in modern inline muzzle loading guns using modern primers, it can cause slow ignition or even failure of ignition in traditional muzzleloaders.
This is exactly my experience. I had to find some Goex black powder to achieve reliable ignition. At first, I thought Pyrodex was the same thing until I was coached by someone with more experience.
Yep different burn
I tried it once about thirty years ago, never bought another can. In fact, I think it was still in the old cabin when the people who bought it tore it down. Totally useless.
The way I understand it, Pyrodex will work in percussion cap muzzle loaders, but is not recommended for flint lock muzzle loaders. Flint locks do better will traditional black powder like Goex.
@@tracymartin4517 Good luck with that. In my experience it's useless rubbish
A few things. Before you load up it is a good idea to put a cap on the nipple and fire just the cap. If you point it at a leaf or something light the gases from the cap will move the object and then you will know the breech is clear of obstructions and when you load it with powder and ball the shot will go off. The single barrel obviously has 1 channel from cap to powder. The 2 barrel has 2 channels from cap to powder and each must be cleared separately. The 3 barrel has 3 separate channels, one to each barrel and will be difficult to clear because if 1 channel is clear the gases will just use that channel to escape and leave obstructions in the others. The obstructions are usually oil which has oxidized and turned to a waxy substance. It can be quite difficult to clear particularly if there is any rust involved. And the powder is corrosive when fired, it forms a salt that must be cleaned with water based products. Clean until it is way cleaner than you think is adequate and then clean it a little more. Then oil it quickly so the metal doesn't flash rust.
The first 2 pistols are actual antiques from the 1800's. The "Duckfoot" is a reproduction. I hope you didn't pay the price on the tag for that one, they were mass produced and not worth that much.
Just a quick word of safety: If the primer went off and the main powder charge didn't, keep it pointed downrange for one minute as there is a chance it might be a hang-fire, where the ignition of the powder charge is delayed.
Especially don’t put an open bottle of black powder nearby in case of a hang-fire, the sparks can cause a nasty detonation. Plenty of videos of people shooting black powder near open powder containers experiencing a *very* sudden change in pressure/ temperature
I was worried for that reason too. Not just cuz of the age, (tho i was glad to hear they used reduced powder).
I saw the crowd pleaser and said both, "Yes Please!" and "um, don't die."
But none the less, Thanks for the vid, Destin!
Also notice a couple of times while y’all were sitting down that could have been potential of being in front of the barrel
Yeah he should have collaborated with someone who knows what they’re doing.
@@radish6691 Dumber Every Day... Should have got the crew from the bullet collision experiment and not his teen kid.
I am so genuinely jealous that you share such a genuine, inspiring, and adventurous relationship with your kin. Not only your son but with your dad as well. On top of that, you all get to enjoy learning these topics and sharing it with everyone. I only hope to be part of a community of a similar caliber in my future ((:
Fun to see you interacting with your son. That's been the most enjoyable part of my videos.
Love your videos too, Quint. Also great involvement with your kids.
It's "Old age and treachery" debauchery is a WHOLE other thing. 🤣
Well, he was cleaning his nipples....
OH MAN!
@smartereveryday when you said that I was like "DESTIN! 😳🤦♂️" But I also got a good laugh. It's all good man. You're doing an amazing job and your Son is so respectful, seems like a FANTASTIC kid.
@@smartereveryday I figured it made sense with the whole "cleaning your nipples" thing.
@@smartereveryday 😂💀
That was a bigger delay than I was expecting in regards to the bullet leaving the gun.
Great video bud
I don't experience that with my cap and ball revolver, but that may be the difference between black powder being classified as an explosive (what I use) and Pyrodex being classified as a propellant. Unfortunately the good stuff is becoming harder and harder to get so I'll have to make my couple of pounds last, by the end I'll reserve the real black for flintlock priming and use a sub for the main charge
I also haven't measured it as precisely as you have, but in personal experience it seems like practically zero delay
@Zippsterman I can imagine real black powder has a lot more of a kick. Just curious is it difficult to get hold of real black powder?
@@PRCOM The Chinese invented black powder a thousand years ago. If you think about it, It would not be too hard to make it yourself.
@@PRCOM Nah its easy to get blackpowder. Walamart, stores with firearms have it... and you can order it very easily. Black powder doesnt kick more than modern smokeless when equal weight. Black powder guns in .50 cal obviously thump pretty well just from the projectile being hefty. They pyrodex cylinder shaped black powder things work great, and they're in essence premeasured. My dumbass brother left my .50 thompson center loaded for like 8 years in his garage. Put a shotsahell primer in it, and fired beautifuly.
Black powder nd any cap and bll flint lock etc are like that cap and ball has a far shorter delay than other types. It was made for that very purpose
Thumbnail: "Looks genius, actually stupid!"
Destin: "This is my son..."
😂😂😂
The footage and cool factor of shooting historical weapons for slow-mo is awesome, but what really kept making me smile was the incredible connection this family has. Is this what a loving, supportive and functional father/son relationship looks like? Inspirational, i can only hope i will one day have that with my future children, i know for a fact this was not the norm in my household when i was growing up. Heart swells, respect.
EDIT
And then i read your top comment and you said the same thing almost verbatim. Just goes to show you nailed what you really wanted to show in this video.
Mom with son: let's just watch a movie, no need to do something risky.
Dad with son:
Hi Destin, thank you for showing us how a healthy father-son dynamic looks. It's very moving.
And much needed today. Thank you, Destin!
A healthy father son dynamic also can look different to this
I have a feeling that eventually this channel is gonna be a father-son-son-daughter extravaganza!
I’m here for it
Yeah this vid and the ones that will follow are part of Destin’s succession planning
Makes me think "Szeth-son-son-vallano wore white on the day he was to kill a ridge wallet."
@@jaminpeterson5171 Lol! Perfectly timed Sanderson quote!
Man, age hits like a truck sometimes. I was recently showing a friend the video where you put putty in his ears to show how the shape of our ears helps with audio positioning. But now he's all grown up and going to homecoming. I felt like that vid was recent only to find out it's 7 YEARS OLD. Time really does pass before we get a change to notice.
@MiuKujo dude I remember that video! Crazy.
I told this story in a road trip 2 days ago 🫠😄
These sort of simple videos are my favorites. The ones where you do "stupid" stuff and get smarter from it by just doing, analyzing and learning ❤
This is absolutely the most fun video you have made. Entirely due to you and your son just having a great time together. What a brilliant, well mannered young man. Thanks for sharing this special moment with us.
You can tell that he is a well raised and respectful young man!
Congrats on that and thank you for the fun video!
Came to the comments to say this.
When Destin said "my son has a dance to go to", I wondered how old school is that, or how rural, or both?
Or was it a dance recital? Or a dance class? Or a euphemism?
Edit: 15:31 It's a _homecoming,_ Destin says. Fair enough.
@@hermanrobak1285for anyone unfamiliar, it's one of the two big traditional dances at American high schools (the other being prom).
@@DanKaschel _Doing the things socialites are expected to do,_ for a few hours.
Might come handy, if you aquaint a socialite, and they need a _plus one._
18:45 You're definitely teaching him the fundamentals... from the 1800's!
Destin - the thing I love most about your channel is the people you work with and interact with. That especially includes and of your friends and family. Of course, you also do some very cool stuff. And your slo-mo camera operations are a thing of beauty.
Longtime viewer since the matrix camera campfire stuff. Your son has become a young man, and it's clear that he has some of your blood in his veins and some of your brains in his head. Thanks for bringing a bit of your primary interest (being a father) into this side project (SED); happy to be along for the journey.
4:27 "That's pretty funny" "Let's do it then" "Heea! HA ha! I love you..." Good kid, good dad. That was a really nice moment
Y'all done been boarded, looted, and tossed overboard 😂
I'm only 4 minutes in and already I'm both incredibly impressed by your son and incredibly happy of the relationship you have with your son. Being able to pass on your inate inquisitiveness to him is something I am jealous of but am thankful you let the rest of us watch this play out like a fly on the wall.
I love the 4+ even number barreled versions of these duck's foot pistols. You hit everything except for the one you're aiming at.
One of the ridge wallets just said to the others "can we acknowledge what just happened here?!"
I think he was called _Jules._
Edit: Alas, Jules didn't make it in this movie...
that's the gun for shooting weezer
Just needs more barrels
Seeing you with your son inspires me so much.
Thanks Destin.
Maybe your best episode yet.
Love seeing this. Father son range days are the best. I’m 46 years old and still to this day, range days with Dad are some of my best days. I’ve literally been shooting as long as I can remember and some of my favorite memories are range days with Dad. And we still go out regularly.
8:39 - great quote and perfect southern delivery.
Single, double, triple blast,
Slow motion magic, a shot from the past.
Amazing to see the details so clear,
Another great video-awesome work here!
Seeing you and your son firing those antique pistols in slow motion was awesome, but what really impressed me was your son. He was an extremely responsible, respectful, and funny young man. Obviously, Destin and his wife have done an incredible job raising him. I was raised and have lived most of my life in NYC. I think there are a lot of people in blue states who would be horrified by the idea of a minor firing antique black powder pistols. I think this video could help them understand how many people are raised in the South. I have never owned a gun. My firearms experience consists of firing 5 rounds with a .22 rifle at Scout camp 40 years ago. However, I believe teaching kids to be responsible with and around firearms is probably better than teaching them to fear them. Not that my beliefs matter much, given that I don't have any kids.
Personal opinion...every kid should learn how to be safe around firearms! If they or their parents dont feel like handling, teach them when to call authorities and RESPECT, not fear, the weapons.
I came here to say the same about what an impressive young man he is, and what a wonderful relationship you obviously have with him. Reminds me of my best friend growing up and his dad.
Why blue states? I'm sure there are many in red states that would be horrified too. Don't politicize everything.....smh
Just a father and son doing wholesome things. The world needs more of this type of content
Great to see you doing videos with your son! Such a good feeling to have family involved, the best times!
watching you work with your son is a source of joy. You are both having so much fun! Also love the focus on doing dangerous and worthwhile things safely. The communication is really good. It all makes me happy.
I really appreciate the way you do your in-video sponsor ads. This is how they should be done. I wish other channels would follow your lead.
@@__jak__3466 And if creators would shoot the products and show it in slow motion, I’d watch all day! 😅
There is nothing better than father and son memories. My dad is in imperative care at home it sucks. But I will always have the memories. Great video and awesome channel. Cheers 🍻
As somebody who didn't grow up with a lot of good father/son time, this sparked joy. Really cool to see you guys connect.
What a great relationship you have there. Was the best part of the video. Congrats.
*love* the sin wave of the exiting gas at 5:38
Seeing you and your son work and have fun together really warmed my heart. I always admired your well-mannered, articulate and respectful tone and demeanor and your son has turned out exactly the same. Well-mannered, curious, charming. Congratulations on your parenting, indeed!
What a fun video. Love seeing your son with you after following you since the beginning. Also, due to the fact that your utilizing loose black powder, even when loading I'd recommend ALWAYS holding those weapons in a safe direction. There was times when loading that it was pointed unsafely, and keeping caps on all containers and tins at all times is hiiiiighly recommended. Hangfires and smoldering is a huge risk. I'd load away from the table that has any powder and percussion cap tins etc. Black powder can easily go wrong. Just look at your timestamp 12:43 ! Much love and keep making amazing content!! =)
I didn't have a great father, not even a halfway decent one, but when I see you and your son, I don't feel sad or envious, I'm just happy to see a man do right by his son. Nobody is perfect, and I'm sure you've had things go sideways at some point, but I never had or could've had a relationship to him like you two have, not even for a video. I hope you both cherish each other, but I'm pretty sure you do. :)
Great video Destin! I love that you and your son are learning together! I know your dad is one of your favorite teachers growing up and I'm sure it'll be the same for your son!
Your son is awesome! Actually thought about it going off while pushing the ball down, I wouldn't have thought of that!
He's asking good questions.
@@smartereveryday Hopefully he's as good on the dance floor as he is with triple barrel pistols :)
@@spacemonkey037wtf
That part worried me a little because with the wadding that tight the packing rod could act like a fire piston and ignite the powder.
@smartereveryday Its almost like there's... No Dumb Questions.
Easily my favorite episode yet. Miss Pearl was a nice highlight!
Now that's a thumbnail!
as soon as i seen that cheesy smile with three barrel gun i had no choice i clicked.
The pic reminds me of the 2 serious hydra head and one goofy head
It has Stuff Made Here energy
I don't know... There wasn't any large red circle telling me where to look.
Straight outta Huntsville
This is so wholesome, I love it. Your son is a VERY well mannered young man. I’d love to see him featured in more videos.
He is definitely your son… awesome and fun video and I’m glad you got to share with your family. Great way to give thanks! :) 🙏 ❤
11:48. Y’all are too wholesome for the internet. Keep it that way.
Destin’s laugh is hilarious
Your boy is huuuge all of a sudden! Of course, we knew you were proud of your kids long ago. What a pop, hope he recognizes how lucky he is.
Dude has Mr. Rogers on his computer. This is the most wholesome firearms demo ever.
Even though I'm not religious, I'm always curious about the bible verses you include at the end of your videos, so I usually look them up and try to determine the reason/what you were thinking when you chose that verse. Sometimes, like today, it's clear that there was a lot of thought put into that choice. This video's passage was very fitting, indeed. You've done a great job raising your son, and you should be proud, as should he for having such an amazing dad!
Such an awesome special time with your son. neither of you will forget these moments.
Congrats man, you deserve it very much a fam like that! ❤❤
Love the father son video. Hope to see more in the future!
Asking the non-americans/maybe esl - am i the only one that gets weirded out by "yessir"-ing when it's done with someone you're on a familiar relation with?
Note: i'm not saying this as a complaint, actually just curious how "hyper-formality" is seen outside of the local culture; wether my gut reaction is out of the ordinary or not.
Fwiw it's not even an American thing, it's part of their local culture. It's more common in the south and used to be more common still back in the day than it is now. I don't mind it too much, it's just showing respect. I can see how it can weird people out though if you've been in relationships with someone who abused their position of authority
It does feel a bit weird for me (I am from France).But it does not strike me as an american thing. I am sure it's more of a local thing.
If that's a tradition they have in their community, good for them for making it stick through generations.
Weird is something else to ,when i hear 20 30 40 years old men say their fathers daddy
As an American I am weirded out by how y’all can get put in jail for criticizing your government
Came here to say this, super weird for me too (German)
1:18 LOL "The Crowd Pleaser" 😂
A fantastic father and son activity. Very heart warming. Thanks for sharing.
Great to see you do this Destin. I think it's definitely a weakness of this country that so many of our youth aren't given a good grounding in weapon safety and firearms in general. I was surprised to see you do a gun video considering the platform's tendency to discourage it. Good Going and hope for more to come!
The best part of this video is the manners you've instilled in your son and the great respect he has for you and that means for others too. A true dad! Well done
Science. Parenting. Silliness. As always, a pleasure to watch!
I love the relationship you have with your son! That's Something i want with my dad, but probably will never have :')
I Love how polite your kids are , you guys raised them right just like my wife and I did , now I'm working on our 8 grandkids teaching them the correct way they should talk to adults or actually anyone , I hate to say it but 1 of our kids decided to let her kids go to public school so we have to unteach the things they see and hear all day , so far so good.
God Bless
This is the most wholesome video Ive seen on youtube. This was so great Destin.
your son has a great sense of humor, and as you moved the target ridge wallets closer and still missed your son will feel relieved after missing his shots.
When he finishes rolling around laughing.....😝🤣
The single barrel shot on the thumbnail is EPIC :D
Now I'm going to watch, enjoy and learn something
Great to meet your son. Three generations in one video. Great video!
My father taught me how to use his model 1861 Army Colt when I was in high school. I cast bullets and loaded and fired a cap and ball pistol under his guidance. What amazed me was how I could hear the bang, then a delay, then the 'clang' as the bullet hit the steel barrel down the driveway (we lived on a ranch in Northern California).
My dad was a brilliant man and I learned a great deal from him. I'm happy to see that repeated in your family.
It was great to hear how respectfully your Son addresses his father. clearly a well raised young man!! cheers from Australia
Big D is so much more child-like than his kid!!! That's funny to me. And not a bad thing Destin. Great kid btw
My man, you drove all the way out for the real pistols but didn't get real black powder - and then you called it out as 10 grains of black powder instead of Pyrodex? Give it a shot, it's great! It's also a requirement for priming a flintlock if you ever get around to those (which I also recommend heartily)
I feel a bit crazy saying it, but flintlocks always feel way more reliable to me as long as you have a quality piece. Percussions caps are sometimes hard to fiddle with as well, sometimes misfire for no discernable reason and take multiple caps, and lastly, they make me nervous of a sudden impact or bump setting off the cap while the flint has no such risk.
Obviously, percussions are better in many ways, especially in harsher weather and other utility, but on the range I prefer my rock crushers.
Knowing classic firearms I can tell you that you got quite a deal on them.
Did I? I'm pretty confident the duck foot is a reproduction. The other two seem vintage.
@@smartereverydayyeah. I now sell firearms including antique black powder pistols like these and you got a great deal!! These should be worth much more if they are fully functional which they indeed are! Also Pyrodex is not black powder but rather a substitute. Grab some real powder for next time.
BTW Destin I met you at the Smithsonian earlier this year and I thank you again for your time. My kids are now huge fans too!
If the ducks foot pistol is the same replica I have then he got skint. (They used to be $130ish on dixie gun works.)
Pyrodex is worse in every way except it's easier to sell than black powder. More corrosive so you have to clean really well.
@edwardscott3262 yeah. We always have the P and R/S in stock. Buckhorn 209 (smokeless) and real black powders and hard to come by.
16:13 When you use that C-Stand (holding the targets) put the largest leg under/parallel with the outrigged arm and weight. It’s significantly sturdier in this configuration, also a sandbag helps
I’ll never forget watching the video of you and your father working on your homemade carburetor. the love and respect you had in him was so admirable. and to see that same love and respect between you and your son is inspirational. ❤
The connection you and your son share is a beautiful thing, best father son duo out there
It's generally not recommended to fire antiques. The primary risk is that there's just enough metal fatigue to cause a critical fail of either the barrel or the firing chamber at the base of the barrel. As for clearing a black powder pistol, If a second or third procession cap doesn't cause it to fire it should be set down so it's pointing away from everyone and just let it sit. Trying to get water into it is not likely to work. Caution about nipples. Never over tighten. If you over tighten your nipples you'll never get them off.
Yes but with such a simple design, a short barrel, and low powder loads its not that much of a risk.
True with guns, true with people
No doubt that is his son. 😄 An almost exact look alike.
Hands down my new favorite video on SmarterEveryDay ❤️
I’ve been watching your videos for years and years and years and watching you interact with your son and explore the world together is so cool it’s hard to even put into words. I watched you explore the world with youthful excitement yourself and now to be showing your son that same approach it’s so amazing. One dad to another this video is a reminder of what is important with parenting. Being fully present together, exploring the world with youthful excitement. Keep it up! Thanks for sharing !
8:14 pan to a guy with his donkey is funny, idk why
Such a wild, out of context thing to say just after "we'll flood it with water" 😂 I thought donkey meant like a barrel of water or something
Destin, I haven't finished watching the video yet, but I just wanted to compliment you brother for the way you raised your son to respond to you. Having more young men understand how to properly respond to people is paramount and I'm excited to see this. Well done brother.
I noticed that you were dry firing these guns, and I highly recommend not doing that, because you can crack and/or break the nipple if you dry fire
I paused here 14:51 to say I’m a math, science and engineering teacher. I love the applied geometry problem of hitting three targets as a geometry teacher, but I think engineer Destin would reach the same conclusion as I have about multiple factors and set up a dummy paper target to measure the actual dispersal at the desired distance. As a physics and chemistry guy I wonder if all three bullets will leave their barrels in close enough synchronization to allow for the consistent aiming of all three shots.
LET’S SEE!
Nope. The paper target would have made a huge difference because the factor of twisting during deflagration would have shown up. I didn’t mention that I’m an Army vet and a hunter, so I’ll add this, shooting in general is a little bit of art, a bit more science but mostly skill.
Wow Destin.. I don't think I've seen such a respectable and well-mannered young man like your son. I admire both of you so much. What tips would you give to building such a person and relationship?
Leaving the cap off the Pyrodex the whole time is making feel very nervous.
I wish my dad was proud of me 😔
Be better
@001100AAAEA haha 🤡
Some parents can't be pleased
11:50 just guys being dudes 😂
Straight up the most manly ungay father-son moment ever filmed ever.
@@mykidsfuture5582 my dad doesn’t participate in this kinda humor but many of my father figures would undoubtedly make these jokes
Incredibly sweet to see you having fun with your son! Great video Destin :)
I dont think the internet was ready for DOUBLE the smarter every day! You guys are a dynamic duo
"I feel like you've taught me how to clean my nipples properly"... I love this one.🤣🤣🤣🤣 I feel cheated. 🤬 My dad did teach me how to clean my nipples.🤣🤣🤣🤣
No no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no... You NEVER dry fire a percussion cap pistol. SOOO many people cringed every time you pulled the trigger to dry fire.
@@Travellerwiz why?
@@JesseFuches It mushrooms over the nipple, essentially destroying it!
who cares
Such a joy to see a dad spend quality time with his kid like that.
The pistols were neat, seeing a father spend memory making time with his son priceless. Didn’t learn a lot on this video but it is the best one you have made by far.
Dude I LOVE the father son dynamic! Your content has always been my favorite, but the addition of your son is just perfect. Please make more.