1911's Don't Suck....

[@Galfrid]

Only had one 1911 that WASN'T totally reliable "outside of the box" and it was corrected simply by using a better magazine. 👍

[@PaulHarrell]

Hey everyone: This is a VERY good point. Often when people perceive that a firearm is defective, it's the magazine that is defective.

[@timeforce80]

Finally someone mentioned that ​@@PaulHarrell

[@potato2248]

Nah, ive got a kimber with wilson combat mags and it still fails to feed every other shot. Yes its lubed fine

[@potato2248]

Do kimbers just suck or is mine defective?

[@pierluigiadreani2159]

@@potato2248 paul is no longer with us.

[@astrobusa]

R.I.P Paul Harrell.... like many, I'm binge watching the older stuff now you're gone. Thanks for many years of excellent shooting and educational content.

[@donoimdono2702]

same here. It's good that the community has many of us doing that. it not only teaches us proper lessons, it also keeps his memory alive and strong and helps support his family

[@chrisseger2346]

Here in September '24, after Paul's passing. I never actually watched much of his older content, this is great. And I'm so glad I got to see Paul in a pimp coat 😂

[@mohammedcohen]

...same here...

[@francosamericanmusings1560]

Same here

[@BillMcGirr]

A lot of his older videos just never found my feed. Even though I’ve been subscribed for years. I’m so happy that these older ones are finally coming through. I’ll miss the guy.💪👍🥃

[@chrisseger2346]

@@BillMcGirr 💯

[@Wootangtw]

Yeah.. I really liked watching Paul.. he had that dry sense of humor… he will be missed…

[@parakan8383]

“I can’t shoot this gun unless I put all the bling that goes with it”. I died laughing. Great presentation and extremely educational. Love your classic videos.

[@stewartkinder4561]

@parakan8383 Paul was a very wise and funny man wasn't he ? He will be missed by many .

[@corporalpunishment1133]

I'm pretty sure the polished 1911 with the rosewood grips was meant to be fired sideways.

[@jeremymcguire7069]

You only need to fire it sideways if you're wearing your purple velvet hat and platform boots.

[@adriankingston4338]

If that was the case it would have sights on the side of the slide lol thers a difference between organised and gangster my friend ☝️😌

[@guypierson5754]

Nah, Paul was target shooting, if you hold that Bling 1911 sideways it's a killshot.

[@khankrum1]

The bang startles enough the get in a second shot.

[@migaczone]

and with the pimp hat on on shooters head

[@MrJmak642]

I love these classic Harrell videos. The mustaches, the guy running wild with a mini-14 while Paul is talking, and the other little gems like the bling and that awesome shooting jacket. This guy is an American Treasure by any standard. It kills me that I only discovered him last fall.

[@CaptainAwsome]

dont forget the VHS recording

[@anzaca1]

No gun that sucks stays in military service for 100 years.

[@LostMyMojo100]

The M-14 is still cooking about 60 years later.... What does that tell ya???

[@BatterySonic]

You do realize that the military is cheap as shit right? Usually anyone who is impressed by the term "military grade" have never served in the military

[@ethanedwards1181]

Really, my Marine infantry NCO son said the IAR by HK is top notch... He would know... That being said, the M4's are beat to shit....

[@michaelnorman2967]

No kidding! Excellent point.

[@cakeeee4]

All military grade means is that it's lowest bidder and can be beat to shit and still function. Sometimes that's all you need. But that doesn't mean it is a "good" firearm

[@videomaniac108]

I love the sound of a 1911 firing in the morning, it sounds like victory.

[@Keep_Feeding_Me]

Sounds like a 45 to anyone else that isn't bias.

[@DYLANJJK94]

How soon lids forget WWII lol

[@marcoroman4517]

Wasn't it the mg42?

[@videomaniac108]

@@marcoroman4517 I like that version. My reference was actually to Robert Duvall's portrayal of the gung-ho airmobile cavalry commander in "Apocalypse Now". He was saying how he liked the smell of fresh napalm in the morning, as it smelled like victory.

[@lukerodgers1980]

@@Keep_Feeding_Me yeah if having a gun preference makes u biased then everyone is biased. Also this is a changed quote not his opinion so stfu

[@DM-jo3cn]

Who’s watching in 2020. Cant get enough of this channel!

[@boingkster]

On a COVID run right now, cant get enough of Paul's logical and well-spoken content. He could be telling me about what tread pattern of radial tyre is better, or which breakfast cereal is more enjoyable, and I'd still listen enthusiastically.

[@badnewsBH]

@@boingkster Now I'm hoping to see him test Frosted Flakes and Fruit Loops on the meat target!

[@bocconom]

I certainly am on the 1st of October. Seriously considering purchasing a 1911.

[@SWW978]

thinking about getting a 1911 and this is the first place I come to

[@jimbobxcityguy5338]

Just bought a S&W 1911SC .45. First 45 and 1911. Still at the store. I'll probably have to sell the house to buy enough ammo for practice to get to the point of placing the rounds like Paul does. Wait thou. No ammo in stores so I'll have a home for a while.

[@Mr.9x19mm]

5:09 One of my favorite moments from Paul. Such a great sense of humor.

[@wazza33racer]

I had never shot any hand gun ever (in Australia owning a hand gun is a major head ache).............but was at a gun range in the US and shot a few 9mm autos (glock,beretta etc) and thought hmm ok......then I tried the 1911 and LOVED IT. Its good in the hands and has a good feel. It seemed more controllable and easy to like. Im impressed that Paul could even bring himself to say "Bling"!

[@Ogrematic]

Come back. Shoot more.

[@Hawkinszm1]

“Picking up a 1911 is like shaking hands with an old friend.”

[@SamBrickell]

You should call your politicians and ask them why they treat you like a criminal when you aren't.

[@totallyfrozen]

For 9mm, the Beretta M9, aka 92FS, is top of the line IMO. Aside from that high quality pistol (which I carried daily for years in the service), the 9mm is a weak caliber. Yup, millions have been killed by it. Millions have been killed by the .22 LR also, but it’s also weak. I prefer to trust the .45 caliber for one-shot stops.

[@Kaelland]

@@SamBrickell Well, it is Australia....

[@helloshklosh4111]

You've become my favorite channel. God bless

[@jonpresley1163]

Going back through these old videos realizing Paul has always been hilarious.

[@justsomeguy3931]

"Back when we audited the FBI academy in 1947, I was told that I ought not to use my pistol in their training program because it was not fair. Maybe the first thing one should demand of his sidearm is that it be unfair."-Col. Jeff Cooper, about the 1911 pistol

[@Page-Hendryx]

No it was about his custom 1911 which is not what FBI agents used. He also was a competition shooter.

[@justsomeguy3931]

@@Page-Hendryx Too bad for them if he decided to train on his own in civilian tournaments! Maybe they should get better 1911s to. And yes, this IS about revolvers vs. auto-loaders as a matter of principal - not Cooper's skill or gear.

[@stuckcase7775]

The man was a legend

[@darthhodges]

I remember seeing a news report about someone breaking into a house and getting shot with an AR15. The now dead thief's family complained that home defense with an AR is unfair. Most gun advocates responded that having an unfair advantage in a life or death situation is the whole point of guns and the 2nd Amendment.

[@email4664]

@@darthhodges Some say the AR as home defense is a bit immature, and irresponsible. In most rounds, I agree, but an AR platform 12 gauge is the ticket. .223 in home defense is shitty for your neighbors, if there are any close by

[@historybuff9276]

The best,most perfect firearm "straight out of the box" I ever bought was & still is my 1911 made by Springfield Armory

[@steelonius]

That's confidence inspiring. I picked one up yesterday.

[@roberthill3207]

Yup

[@Sunflowercowboy]

You couldn't pay me a lottery jackpot to chamber live ammo in anything made by Springfield armory

[@historybuff9276]

@@tommynason5853 , was it new when you bought it and recent?

[@historybuff9276]

@@tommynason5853 the last NIB SA firearm I bought was in 2015 and I loved it,I was able to do great with accuracy at 25 yards with the iron sights. I don't know if it makes a difference or not but mine was made in the u.s I made it a point to contact them to see. I hope that experience didn't completely put you off all 1911s they are old,heavy and some limited capacity but they are great sidearms.

[@jayjuliecooper8882]

Paul Harrell I really appreciate your service to our country and your humble demeanor. Your marksmanship and other military skills speak for themselves. I'd rather watch you any day over the mouthy individual you refer to in the 1911s don't sucking video. My father served in special forces and I never once heard bravado from his mouth.

[@IFIXCASTLES]

Browning was a genius! The 1911 is a timeless classic!!

[@railmitt]

orionh3000 your an idiot, apparently your a fan BOY of glock.

[@muffledgiraffe4303]

The glock is the honda civic of guns. Reliable, moddable and affordable. The 1911 is like a classic car. Classic, iconic, venerable.

[@andrewgates7508]

Been carrying a rock island armory gi 1911 fs for four years now and shoot it every weekend usually put 50 to 150 rds through it evry weekend. Haven't had any issue with it yet. Its also my night stand gun I can grab to get to my shot gun. Hand guns are a back up till you can get to or reload your long gun.

[@number4463]

Tyler Shrouder glock. 500$ affordable? 500 isn’t a lot of money but I could damn near get a Draco with that. “Affordable”🤣

[@counterfeit6089]

beretta 93 is still better tho lol

[@gilanbarona9814]

I carried a 45 1911a1 as a soldier. I'd been issued different rifles over that time, but I held on to my 1911. Saved my life more than once, and if it hadn't been reliable and flawless in function, I would never have staked my life on it. Thanks for the video.

[@bruceemge]

Paul Harrell - I'm a retired Coast Guardsman (2003), prior enlisted Marine. Not that that qualifies me for anything, but I just wanted to say that I appreciate your evaluations of small and long arms more than any others because you put no "extra" BS on a caliber, or weapon, but rather, as an experienced "what you call" a professional. As a Marine snipers son, although I'm 56, I acknowledge your professional evaluation of the Miami shootout, and the fun stuff of figuring out how old ball ammo would go through pioneer forts. Anyway. Just love watching your take on weaponry and ammo. It's professional and correct in my hones opinion.

[@lennyd.9270]

I've had my Colt .45 ACP Gov't model since the early ' 70s. It's never failed me 👍

[@evanjones3683]

BRING. BACK. THE. COW. COAT.

[@PaulHarrell]

I'm going to a black powder shoot next weekend. I'll make sure I take the cow coat. :)

[@thehunter3386]

Paul Harrell -It's a good thing you'll be armed...lest some(one/thing) mistake you for a heifer! Thanks, Paul, for a great vid and LAUGH!!!

[@chrismorse3862]

+Paul Harrell I read that as black power at first. with the rings, it made for a funny mental picture(including a nice white Cadillac) before I re-read lol

[@jamesregan6678]

No bull !

[@emu314159]

The cow is always with us.

[@peterolson6191]

The only 1911s I've had malfunction were when Kimber decided to "improve" the extractor years ago. They quickly (and smartly) returned to Browning's original design.

[@ragnarokstravius2074]

What were they trying to improve?

[@bertg.6056]

@@ragnarokstravius2074 Sales revenue.

[@hotrodray6802]

Rag... Some bs about broken extractors.

[@snek9353]

I have a Kimber with their external extractor, it's worked flawlessly.

[@danielanson3882]

“You shall not add to the gun that I command you, nor take from it, that you may keep the extractor of John Moses Browning that I give you.” -Deuteronomy 4:2 AND “And if anyone takes away from the extractor of the gun of this prophecy, Browning will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this owners manual.” Revelations 22:19

[@charlespotter7548]

Carried a 1911 (made by Remington Rand) as "back up" for my M14 . I'm still here, so it must have worked as advertised......(USMC 1961-67 0311)

[@2mkholley]

Good thing u had the M14 not the 16 at that time! Probably why your still here.

[@TedMan55]

Charles Potter Thank you for serving, especially considering all of the reprehensible garbage that the degenerate hippies spouted when you guys got back.

[@Lardfist0]

Ooh rahh!

[@Warrior-tm9cs]

Semper fi

[@badcornflakes6374]

That's anecdotal evidence

[@JayG1911]

I'd just like to add that I watched a guy fire a WWII Colt 1911 carried by a minesweeper. That particular gun, being older than any Glock on the face of the planet, worked flawlessly as well...

[@Dang_Near_Fed_Up]

Clean, Oil, and the occasional service part and a 1911 should last all but forever. My service issue 1911 was 30+ years old, it still was in better shape than the M16-A2 I was issued. I nearly cried when they made me turn in my 1911 for a 9mm. You have no idea how bad those early prototype 9mm's were.

[@JayG1911]

@@Dang_Near_Fed_Up I dont doubt it at all. Thank you for your service, and God's grace be upon you and yours!

[@benrent6625]

RIP Paul. My rcok island 1911 has been completely reliable Except when i put an extended slide release on it. When i put the stock back together it ran flawlessly and has since. Keep on keeping on Harrells, much love and im sorry for your loss.

[@sboy1955]

Whew, I’m so relieved. I thought I was gonna have to throw away my 45ACP Stainless Kimber TLE II...

[@MKahn84]

What's this feeling I'm experiencing? Envy? No, it's definitely STRONG envy.

[@nap152003]

Good thing you saw this video then!

[@cbr6864]

love the mechanical aspect of the 1911 it's a beautiful piece of engineering. they are a pure joy to shoot

[@Dang_Near_Fed_Up]

Very true I loved to shoot my 1911both before I joined and in the Army. I just hated to have to clean it afterwards, that is one place I do give the Glock a hands down win over the 1911.

[@oldcop18]

Paul: Thanks for dispelling this myth. I carried one as a Navy Corpsman in Nam but didn’t own one until many years later. It was the Springfield GI model in .45 ACP and I had zero problems w/it. Fun range gun but too big & bulky for me to carry.

[@hotrodray6802]

Some people have carried them concealed every day for 40 yrs. You decide.

[@sekarmaltum1695]

he is such a youtube gem -still having that masculine honest and sort of down to earth 80s vibe

[@stevepagotto7219]

I just recently found Paul’s channel and I like the bits of humor that he peppers the videos with. The “bling” and “shooting jacket” made me truly laugh out loud! Thanks for the very informative and entertains videos.

[@dibbi3237]

Rest In Peace, can't believe we wont get any more videos like this with Paul :(

[@TOBORE8THMAN]

James Yeager. He's an internet ass clown. Your videos are vastly superior to his because you don't impart bias into your reviews.

[@NCLUSA]

TOBORE8THMAN, JY hits on some things, but what I don't like about JY 's teachings and thoughts are he seems to be more into us all turning into Rambo, most of us will never be a Rambo and most of us don't want to be Rambo (:

[@nicodabastard]

TOBORE8THMAN say what you want about jy but at the end of the day he's had thousands of people taken he's classes so if he sees ppl with 1911s having problems with them all the time ofc he's going to dislike them.

[@phantomspaceman]

James "Ditch" Yeager isn't exactly Rambo himself even though he wishes he was. His class is just one accident waiting to happen after another.

[@NCLUSA]

phantomspaceman He's like hit and miss with me?, some things he seem to be on top of but other things he's like in left field or something? ):

[@NCLUSA]

nicodabastard The 1911 was and is still a good weapon, but the truth is it was not the perfect machine, I have only one and have no great desire to buy another, but still they can be a great weapon.

[@donaldduck4867]

First of all it nice to see someone not dropping mags in the dirt when’re totally not necessary! Thanks for the video!

[@KageMinowara]

Some Guy: 1911s suck! Me: I'm gonna need two guns for this heresy.

[@KingHalbatorix]

because one doesn't have enough capacity : ^ )))

[@justsomeguy3931]

@Dodge Mustang Hit "every time?" OK, Deadshot... That's as false of a statement as saying that ANY gun "works flawlessly."

[@ArcturusOTE]

@@KingHalbatorix Unless you got the ellie foot mags, or the double stack ones

[@KingHalbatorix]

@@ArcturusOTE the double stack version is called the 2011 (which I'd say is entirely superior), and the foot mags have feeding issues for some people. Honestly I'd rather have the low capacity at that point.

[@skm9420]

@Jim Man you say that like steel doesn't wear out. Everything mechanical wears out.

[@AbuGuroza]

paul is like a professional comedian he still make a joke without himself laughing at it but still entertain audience But still not lose the seriousness of the information and yeah 1911 is sexy weapon

[@michaelmcduff2263]

It's called "Dead Pan' humor and Paul is great at it.

[@astrazenica7783]

5:09 That last polished example with the rose wood grip, he was operating it all wrong. Yes he had the required bling jewellery and jacket but I didn't see any custom $1000+ cowboy boots. You need custom heels, leather tooling/stitching and decorative silver toe caps for the required 1911 stance otherwise it's a waste of time

[@Paladin1873]

And at least one gold cap in your teeth.

[@manictiger]

I tried shooting a similar make from the moonroof of a Limo wearing a white Armani Suit, matching Fedora, gold chain and albino snakeskin Oxfords and it shot a rocket. Caught me completely off guard.

[@floundergearjam]

What I got out of this video: "...and it works FLAWLESSLY." Great video Paul.

[@Jack-wp4eh]

Pauls dry sense of humor never ceased to surprise me and get a chuckle. We lost one of the greats

[@Wen-ve8nx]

Interesting: I'm kind of laughing at the Glock-only/9mm-only crowd right now. Here we are with another ammo shortage, and once again, the maxim "9mm is a much more popular round, so it will always be easier to find ammo." is being disproved. If a cartridge is ten times as popular, you will have ten times the people who are scrambling to get it during a shortage. Even worse you will have ten times the people who own the gun, but never got around to stockpiling the ammo that they think they need.

[@Jason-kg4rs]

Yup, 9mm sold out practically everywhere. I know because I just bought my first 9mm. Its okay though because I have stacks of .45. 9mm will be on sale when all of this is over, I'll buy a bunch then.

[@carloshernandez2561]

I try to have a core of common calibers and then some weird ones so in case I run into some ammo I have something that shoots it

[@Rubeless]

There are no absolutes. Sometimes a nine sometimes a 45. You don’t clear a room with a 240g. We are not “allowed” to use defensive rounds in the military, only FMJ. We used our 1911s for direct action and our M9s for long camping trips, if it comes down to using your pistol, your just buying time. Mark your pos, and let the fixed wingers cremate you. I’m retired in a small town that’s mostly former military and carry a commander 1911, but when I go outside of here, it’s my g19. As for ammo, only pogs were caught with their trousers down. I had enough to pass out to buddies and sell 5k to idiots willing to pay .50 a rd for 9mm and .75 for 556.

[@SandersChicken]

Have a gun for every caliber. Also 45 is hard to find right now as well.

[@antiquatedideas1107]

9x18 gang. Performs well and consistently, fairly available, but severe shortage of people who would rely on it

[@christoFlair777]

🤣🤣🤣🤣awesome Paul!!!! A great presentation!! One of my favorites!!!…

[@cuddzilla]

Yes...but nobody really cares what Yeager thinks. LOVE this channel!

[@iCANT_BELIEVE_YOU_SAID_THAT]

James Yeager said that 1911 sucks?

[@EnclaveTrooper1]

@@iCANT_BELIEVE_YOU_SAID_THAT GLAWCKS

[@TedMan55]

AH! Why is there poop in your mouth I’m almost certain that the video that this video is responding to was a James Yeager video. I personally have a vague memory of James Yeager making the quote Paul mentioned.

[@ExceptionalPleb]

Yankee is damn liberal commie sympathizer

[@ralphstrickland9579]

I love how he says flawlessly!

[@rajajaved10]

I love your plain and simple logically comprehending videos. I learn different things each time, I thought I knew already. Keep up the good work.

[@mikeburch2998]

The auto-pimp change up was a great touch! Thank you for all the really great videos that you do. I have learned a lot from you. Greetings from Arizona.

[@jonathansmith283]

you reminded me of my old - gateway computer when you had that costume change . great pistols - 1911's . ~ JDS/CT

[@deangullberry5148]

2021, and 1911's still rock so hard a year was named after it....

[@TXGRunner]

It’s funny, but I’ve been listening to self-proclaimed experts and amateurs diss 1911’s and 1911 owners since the mid-1980’s, and I’m sure that wasn’t the start. Lately, I’ve been reading some young jerks condescendingly explain to people they do not know and who have decades more experience why they’re wrong to carry 1911’s - somewhere in the comment the young jerk will invariably drop the epithet “boomer” (more arrogance mixed with stupidity - I’m Gen X). But there are numerous companies cranking out 1911’s - some over $5000 new - with no end in sight. In another 30 years, if firearms ownership is still legal, I’m sure companies will still be making 1911s - and most of today’s “modern” guns will be long out of production, forgotten, and without any supply of spare parts.

[@ukyo2010]

I have a Kimber Stainless Target II 1911. It instantly became my favorite handgun from the first time I shot it. It is reliable, accurate, and just feels really good to shoot. I have not modified it one bit.

[@James-pq5uf]

I have one 1911 in my collection, a 'lowly' Taurus PT1911. It is absolutely reliable and the most accurate semi-auto I own.

[@sergeantmarcusstackerM1903]

Taurus still makes nice guns, I’d kill for a Judge

[@Ogrematic]

@@sergeantmarcusstackerM1903 The Judge is great, I can attest to that. Well worth it.

[@sergeantmarcusstackerM1903]

Ogrematic Its a self defense revolver and squirrel gun all in one

[@Ogrematic]

@@sergeantmarcusstackerM1903 Not much left of the squirrel, though...

[@sergeantmarcusstackerM1903]

Ogrematic lol

[@williambarnette1049]

This was a great video I have carried and trained with a 1911 for 43 years as a law enforcement officer and trainer and in executive protection. I have been blessed to hear Colonel Cooper say almost the same thing you said. That was a great and whimsical way to get your point across.

[@sonofaboomer]

Love Paul Harrell’s videos! Thanks for encouraging and educating new shooters! Your video inspired me to make my own “1911’s don’t suck” video!

[@jackhaun4466]

1948 Indian Chief, 1967 GT 500, P51 Mustang, 1911 M1 A1, just somthing COOL about classics...

[@PaulHarrell]

I know what you mean. My 1972 Road Runner is finally finished after a year in the shop. Drove it for the first time last week. There's just something about the classics.

[@jackhaun4466]

+Paul Harrell 440 6pack? beep beep....

[@mynameislegion7144]

Holy crap, this is one of my dream cars! When it's done (or even before - I wouldn't mind), please show it off on the channel, Paul. I'm in a modern Challenger myself, and it's great with all the miles I drive, but if I could I'd be in a CLASSIC Mopar. Hell, yeah...

[@PaulHarrell]

This week we're filming a video tentatively titled shooting from a car. The road runner will be one of the vehicle we use. It doesn't have a six pack, just a single four barrel on a 440 magnum. Hopefully the vid will be on line in a couple of weeks. You have a new generation Challenger? VERY COOL!

[@mynameislegion7144]

Paul Harrell Shooting from the Road Runner?! On, man... You got me on pins and needles, now.

[@bobbymalcich63]

I really like when you said every time after you shot the 1911 handguns when you said they worked flawlessay. good job paul!!!! keep it up paul!!!!

[@PedroOliveira-ij2sr]

Paul,make more videos please.I learned a lot in your chanel!

[@PaulHarrell]

Pedro Oliveira Just got back from a shooting competition yesterday. More vids in the works in the near future...

[@Antoninorosetta]

Well hurry it up Paul, I'm running out of videos!! Some of your videos I've seen, I'm watching over and over, to make sure I didn't miss anything. Where did you get the cow hide coat, I'd like to have one, but my wife would probably use one of my 1911's on me!!!!

[@tjmooremusic]

Best channel for firearm education period! Funny too... Been following this for years and am always happy When I get the notification that a new video is released. God bless you Paul!

[@ezwider4652]

The best part of the video is the last demonstration at the end. Flawless pimp shooting lol. Excellent work as always, thank you!

[@erichouser2434]

5:45 Alright funny guy, where did you even get that coat?

[@PaulHarrell]

LOL! That's genuine cow hide and weighs bout ten pounds. My dad made that coat circa 1980. My ex-girlfriend hated that thing.

[@TarkMcCoy]

I was going to say he shot a cow, and it appears I was right!

[@ThelonewolfJordan]

Paul Harrell fuck ya that 45 acp roars love that deep thump would be even better in person

[@strangelyjamesly4078]

Girlfriends always seem to target your favourite article of clothing and develop an intense dislike of it. Part of the reason they become ex's

[@jeremyhesford4746]

And the slippers were a nice touch

[@3347861]

I've used both the M9 and 1911 in active combat. I'll usually take the 1911. If you're going to carry a firearm into battle, two things are important..... Carry something decent, and train, train, train.

[@mafakka2]

where do you take it, soldier. to the schools?

[@kenimaticjuggallo]

mafakka2 what the fuck is wrong with you?

[@notforsaletoday1895]

kenimaticjuggallo Incest will do that to yah.

[@roykiefer7713]

@John Baugh: I had a similar experience; when I was commissioned in the late-1960’s the 1911A1 was DoD’s principal sidearm, however, by the time I retired twenty years later the M9 had largely replace it. Further, I can’t imagine why others posted such garbage. I’m not criticizing the 92/M9 or the 9x19mm round, but - as a matter of personal preference - I too prefer (and I still own several) 1911A1s in .45 ACP, primarily due I suspect to the crisp, light, single action trigger design.

[@Manomed3]

7 rounds in a battlefield lmao are you dumb

[@Chris_Toney]

January 31, 2024: Paul reached 1Million Subscribers. A fine testament to a man who has entertained and informed us for years.

[@GWMJRSmith]

Both of you rest in peace and know we all learned from you both.

[@markwhitman1507]

Nice. I have a Kimber Compact CDP 1911 .45 ACP which is 26 years old. Worked right out of the box. Still does. No repairs even. Carried almost every day. Has not been babied.

[@robertthomas5906]

I own a Remington 1911 made in 1945. Sold by the Army decades later. I don't think it ever was in service. However it's been shot a lot. Whenever I take it to the range it never lets me down.

[@brentv9901]

The outift change was great lol! I never thought id see that from you Paul. Another great video.

[@happycamper9300]

I recently began to see your videos. although no high quality videos, are very informative. Keep the good work

[@PaulHarrell]

Thanks. We recently upgraded to a go pro camera.

[@happycamper9300]

That good news, because the information is good and well presented.

[@andycraddock7677]

Thank you Mr. Harrell for yet another fine YT vid. You have - IMHO - the best firearm related channel on YT. 1. You’re obviously an expert marksman- I rarely see you miss hitting anything you shoot at. That proves skills with all manner of firearms, and I can’t think of a single type of firearm you haven’t done a video about. 2. When you state an opinion or test a manufacturer claim or just popular belief regarding a particular firearm, ammunition, caliber etc. that opinion is backed by hard data (which you politely qualify each and every time by reminding folks that the results you obtained may vary as a result of numerous factors such as weather): a. Chronograph data; b. Target shooting; c. The Harrell meat target simulator, etc. Few other channels back up reviews with such evidence. 3. You pass along your knowledge and skills with and about firearms, training and everything else you do for viewers free of charge and I rarely (if ever) can recall you plugging a sponsored product and trying to sell merch. TY! 4. You make clear that in many cases there is no definitive answer to a given question and leave it to viewers to decide what’s right for them given THEIR - not your - circumstances. (Eg. What’s the top 5 guns for home defense?) So thank you again. BTW....on the subject of this particular video, I own a Kimber 1911. With the exception of ambi-safeties (left-handed) it’s a pure stock Kimber 1911 in .45 ACP. Over 3000 rounds and counting with Kimber mags too. Number of malfunctions or jams of any type? That would be zero. Happy Holidays.

[@al-eteos-imhotepheru-bey3271]

The "Bling" with the jacket was perfect with the 1911. I found the ultimate Christmas gift. The Paul Harrell starter pack, "Mustache not included".

[@TarkMcCoy]

I think the 1911's biggest weakness (as far as mechanical reliability is concerned) is crappy mags, and that's hardly the gun's fault.

[@russphoto]

I dont buy cheap mags, most of mine are Wilson Combat and I have no problems at all with them.

[@jonsmith3574]

Tark McCoy ACT mags are great

[@katana258]

I use nothing but 7 rd cheap g.i. mags .. they work fine ..

[@brianblocher6931]

Mags are the cause of many, many 1911 issues. I run wilson combat 47Ds with Trip Super 7 kit innards for my carry mags. Ultimate reliability.

[@jasonwood7340]

I have Chip McCormick Shooting Star mags for mine, they work great.

[@NCLUSA]

Back when I was a bit younger Jeff Cooper was my gun hero, the first handgun I bought (when I turned 21) was a Colt 1911 45. While today I carry a Glock model 22 I still have a 1911 Springfield 45, this old gun has always been 100% reliable ( I believe it's because it's so loose) I had a Kimber 1911 that would sometimes jam with factory ball ammo, I sold the Kimber.

[@PaulHarrell]

Sadly, I'm hearing this about kimbers lack of reliability more and more lately. I attended Gunsite When it was still run by Jeff Cooper. He was a rational, logical man who managed to disseminate lots of firearms info, all without a beard :)

[@brianmead7556]

My opinion of Cooper's teaching is that the men should have shut up about rifles circa 1960 and pistols circa 1980. Here's what I wrote about him elsewhere "I don’t care much for what Jeff Cooper has to say about it. The man was a sport shooter and writer far more than a doer. Don’t forget that he thought it impossible for women to make good cops, said 9×19 was pointless, considered the DA/SA and DAO wonder 9’s and plastic fantastics with strikers and polymer and double digit magazine capacities to be a fad, poopoo’d SCHV and fire superiority tactics, pushed for an ultralight high caliber bolt action “scout rifle” in the era of semiautomatics, said that there is no policing use for rifles other than hostage rescue sniping, pushed a combat shooting style which performed noticeably worse than those of Fairbarn, Applegate, and Weaver, took pride in being opinionated and ignorant and arrogant, and was a POG who was always quite evasive about his actual combat experiences, of which he had at most two. His opinions and conclusions seldom matched those of men like Fairbarn and Cirillo, both of whom wrote that just having a gun in something other than a pocket caliber would make even a moderately practiced shooter good to go. Fairbarn especially saw hundreds of fights personally, knew of thousands, and had great experience and respect for calibers Jeff would have derided such as 7.63×25 (not a typo), 38spc, and 9×19. He also boasted of badass feats, like explaining one time to black children outside a store, that he'd shoot them if he didn't stop asking him for money. For these reasons, I consider Jeff Cooper to be more of a James Yeager figure than a Travis Haley figure, if that makes sense."

[@NCLUSA]

Brain Mead person, you're too long winded, (:

[@brianmead7556]

When you're stating an unpopular +/ unorthodox opinion, you better be able to back it up comprehensively.

[@NCLUSA]

You sound like a lib snow flake, can you back that up? ( : . Cooper was teaching about guns and shooting long before you learned to wipe your ass Spud. (: Having no respect for older people is a Left thing.

[@danielmaine45]

I bout spit my tea out laughing with the "shooting jacket" change! :-)

[@markadams7597]

Excellent! I Love Colts, and the bling, always! Still great vid, 5 years later. Ty.

[@GeezerWheels]

Great vid, Paul!!! I've owned several 1911s from various manufacturers (including Colts, one Norwegian contract and some other more expensive brands, some surplus). Began shooting 1911s as a teen many (MANY) years ago. I've never had a "bad" 1911 pattern (all .45 ACP) and would still trust my life the them - was my first (licensed) CCW carry gun. I now own various polymer arms and love them too, esp because of the light weight. I find is sad when "keyboard commandos" have more bravado than experience mainly because unexperienced people come away with mistaken ideas. Please keep up your work - some of the best on the net! - Ray.

[@mynameislegion7144]

All of Paul's videos are great, but this one is particularly enjoyable for me. In part because I had watched videos like the ones he responds to and in part because of my experience with, and dedication to, 1911s. This one goes down real smooooth. ; )

[@dudeistpriest787]

I'd really love to know how much head trauma you have to sustain to actually believe anything that comes out of baldy's loud mouth, _especially_ his asinine opinions about the glorious 1911, gifted unto us simple mortals by the one and only John Moses Browning. I snatched up a Ruger SR1911 at a gun show a few years back and maintain it's the best money I've yet to spend on a firearm. Doesn't hurt that my Ruger _handily_ outshot my buddy's Kimber 1911 that he paid right about $300 more for. XD

[@mynameislegion7144]

DudeistPriest I dislike Kimber. It's a brand that started out great, offering high quality and custom features for the first time on factory 1911s. But once successful it quickly turned to maximizing profits by cutting corners and focusing on fluff that sells to newbies. Most Kimbers are gaudy and gimmicky to me. And their innovations are questionable and unnecessary (the external extractor debacle, the badly designed firing pin safety). I much prefer conservative makers like Colt, a working man's 1911, or Dan Wesson (overpriced nowadays). Now Kimbers are often very accurate, which is not very important to me, because overly tight guns can run, but if made right (Les Baer). Methinks it's YOU outshooting your buddy! Have you switched guns? As for the Y-man, he knows next to nothing about 1911s and his Kimber pick (for commercial reasons, I'm sure) shows it. Kimbers are shiny and pretty toys attracting kids (there are good ones, of course, but I'll stick to my statements). The guys who grew up on, competed with or fought with 1911s then moved on to other platforms (typically for cost and lesser need of maintenance), I can (kinda) respect. Not those talking out of a place that should remain silent and covered. Many budget 1911s are more reliable and accurate than pricer guns. It clearly shows that this design is best left alone and done right, not accurized to the max or 'improved'. JMB had it (mostly) right over a century ago - that alone is amazing and commands respect.

[@dudeistpriest787]

My Name Is Legion Well, if we're being honest, it _is_ me; I practice with _my_ 1911 pretty much exclusively, whereas he only takes his Kimber out every second trip to the range. Now, you hand him his Glock, and he makes me look like a blind man shooting at mosquitoes. XD

[@mynameislegion7144]

DudeistPriest Haha! I knew it. His Kimber is a safe queen. Guys like him are the ones who give 1911s a bad name. They need more time with the platform and they'll quit saying that it's antique or that it sucks.

[@dudeistpriest787]

My Name Is Legion Well, that's something I will give him; he's never said a bad word about the 1911. About _me_, yeah, but never the gun. XD

[@chillywilly3397]

omg...got a great laugh. Thank you and thank you for your great videos.

[@bushcraft_in_the_north]

Have a springfield 1911A1,never failed me.

[@mynameislegion7144]

Typically very reliable out of the box and Springfield's customer service is second to none. My Mil-Spec was 100% until the extractor failed, though, which took only 1,000 rounds. SA keeps the prices down by using substandard (MIM) small parts. I think I also have a two-piece barrel. These work great until they don't. Just something to keep in mind. I switched to Colt and wouldn't look back: purchase price is slightly higher, but factoring in the parts quality you win AND own a Colt. Plus they don't deviate too much from JMB's blueprints. My 15 year-old Springfield has a frame that's slightly different and not as ergonomic, larger in the handle and dust cover, kinda like the Filipino 1911s. I still love this gun and the fact that SA doesn't do firing pin safeties.

[@terryburton3455]

+My Name Is Legion i have 2 springfields a mil spec 5" and a micro compact i shot several brands b4 deciding on the Springfields.... never had a problem out of either gun.... but to each his/ her own just im not ever doing sucky ole glocks lol

[@terryburton3455]

+Mike P i guess luck of the draw i reckon... mine are tight fitting... machining is great i cant complain but i heard the quality of colts went down but as long as ya happy its all that matters :)

[@Longshot_096]

Great Video, great sense of humor with the bling and pimp coat!

[@arapahoetactical7749]

Great job Paul. I have 2 Kimbers, a Coonan, and a Rock Island Armory and have owned several Colts. They all worked great right out of the box. Even my baby 1911s, my SIG 938 and my old Colt Mustang +2 worked great, right out of the box.

[@FAFOActual]

RIP Paul.

[@ReaperGrimm5594]

Yeah, time to marathon

[@ericmentzer8846]

rumor has it, Bigfoot once saw Paul Harrell in the wilderness. And sasquatch is still telling its tale to this day..

[@ahuman2695]

Rumor has it tgat everytime bigfoot sees Paul, you can find a giant pile of shit where it stood

[@WBatte1]

Personally I buy really cheap 1911's and polish a turd so to speak. I have a Springfield a couple Colts and even one Wilson Combat. But I find the taking any run-of-the-mill cheap as dirt 1911 and replacing everything that's not the frame or slide produces a pistol that's good ass anything you can buy you don't always save money, in fact I rarely save money building my own but I like the way it's mine and one of a kind. Hey it is a Hobby

[@UltimateEnd0]

Sounds like you might be onto something.

[@JanO209]

L.E. Browns are better than Wilson Combats hands down.

[@domusdebellum3042]

@@JanO209 wow. its impressive how badly you managed to miss the point of anything OP stated.

[@JettBlast]

Sounds fun...

[@baiku6360]

That's really cool.

[@earthquakemagoon2505]

Rest in peace Paul! Thanks for all the awesome videos!

[@brettgast]

I hope Paul lives on forever through the algorithm. I'm watching this 9 years after it was posted.

[@chrisgriffin7357]

Damn, I want to shoot my 1911 after watching this but I'm technically not a professional.

[@ahuman2695]

Damn it

[@mtthwpnn]

Everytime Paul says, "don't try this at home, I'm what you call a professional," James Yeager whispers, "I'll be good."

[@budlight143]

bro at 6:00 I had to LOL such class, man that was funny. love the channel you are awesome

[@mysterydude1]

I have a Tisas Regent .45 1911 I got it on sale for $350 Haven't had to replace anything yet. Approximately 4,500 rounds and counting. It was my first handgun and still by far my favorite.

[@lounaticlouie]

I must have just finished watching the video with the turkey you mention. I am an amateur and love my 1911A1. I own a Kimber Micro 9 as well. Keep up the good work Paul.

[@jorgesolis9468]

Which side of the quarter is the micro nine the perfect one or the jamomatic lol 🤣

[@pewtuber243]

Still relevant. Who knew Paul moonlit as a pimp 😂

[@wilburgaming8429]

Paul, you've ruined my ability to watch other firearms related youtube channels. Thank you. Seriously - thank you.

[@emavaz18]

Hey wait a minute I vaguely remember.... James Yeager (rest his soul) around this time making that statement about Glocks and 1911s. Was this the response video that triggered the 1911 vs Glock flame war, the one we're still fighting today?

[@PaulHarrell]

Roy here. Yes.

[@shanelyon414]

OMG! Pimp Master Paul! Nice bling but that jacket!......Wow! Every dairy cow out there knows you’re name now. Thanks again for all you’re hard work Paul, 1911’s forever!

[@JaleelJohanson62]

I can't shoot firearm pistols in my yard without scaring my neighbors half to death, but am having a ball shooting a couple of rather high powered air pistols while trying to mimic your excellent speed and overall marksmanship skills. My favorite firearms channel by far!

[@69CamaroSS]

*COLT FTW!!!* Wouldn't take a pile of Glocks for my Delta Elite 10mm (and I like Glocks too!). Anybody else have a flashback to "I'm Gonna Get You Sucka" at 5:40!?!? Need some fish tank stacked heels!! Priceless, Paul!!!! 👍🤣😂

[@zzxxooooxxzz4964]

Ohhhh sh*+ bringing it back really old school ... damn i love that movie the best part is the picture of the guy who died because he couldn't take off all the gold chains in time for him to p*$$ GOLD FISH IN HIS PLATFORMS.. LMFAO...

[@jonahi1304]

@@zzxxooooxxzz4964 died of OG: overgold

[@zzxxooooxxzz4964]

@@jonahi1304 Fuking awsome... Yoo he died from a OG damn he overdosed Nahh fool OG. OverGold..🤣🤣😂😂

[@jonahi1304]

@@zzxxooooxxzz4964 bro i forgot how great that movie was. i watched it in fifth grade and was quoting it for months at school. i have to rewatch it soon. Also the youth gang competition where they had like a ghetto olympics where the kids ran races holding tv's. that was the funniest thing ever

[@zzxxooooxxzz4964]

@@jonahi1304 yeah definitely love all the Waynes Brothers movies I know lots of people were always saying that they are exploiting there own black people just to become filty rich.. but I personally don't think they looked at it like that, Everyone is a product of their own Environment and thats what they grew up around and gave it there own little twist of comedy and they made it big for the whole family... In Dont be a Menace to South Central while drinking your juice in da hood Marliyn goes to Ashtray fool that's dahsheekie stay the fuk away from her shes got more kids Mrs. Wayne.. hahahahaha

[@handlesaredumb1]

Glad I subbed, going through your vid list makes me happy.

[@oilhammer04]

I used to shoot at Bullseye matches, where there would be about 20 shooters. With that many shooters it was common to see malfunctions in the 1911s. I was prejudiced against the 1911 since I shot them in the Army in the early 1970s. My neighbor has Ed Brown and Less Baer 1911s. He let me shoot the Baer and it was a dream for accuracy.

[@hotrodray6802]

90% of 1911 failures is shitty mags. Chip McCormick Shooting Star mags are 100% reliable in all 1911 derivitives.

[@oilhammer04]

@@hotrodray6802, good to know. I use Wilson mags and they work well.

[@lucasgarcia5892]

This is why I love watching your videos 😂😂❤️ second time I watched this exact one . Keep up the good work please !!!

[@topgun-nv7pz]

Paul, thanks for the very good video. The 1911 discussions will go on forever, but one other thing that is certain is so will the 1911. Although there are literally dozens of manufactures and Colt is still my number one choice. For EDC, I prefer a .38 Super in rack grade (out of the box) configuration. Thanks again for the video and please keep them coming and not only for 1911s.

[@briansmith3934]

I love the 1911’s, it is one of the best guns ever made. The .45 acp is a very good round with a good amount of stopping power.

[@doddgarger6806]

Essentially the same power as a 9mm, so a 9mm 2011, THAT is what you want

[@sergeantmarcusstackerM1903]

9mm FMJ over penetrates

[@Ogrematic]

I had a buddy who was in afghanistan. He put 4 9mm rounds in a guys chest at like 5 yards. The guy kept coming till a guy in his unit swung his 7.62 at him and took his head off. My buddy turned in his 9 for a .45, he has been carrying a .45 ever since. I would rather have the stopping power of a .45 than the higher capacity 9mm. This is just my humble opinion.

[@lardomcfarty9866]

Stopping power is not a thing. People die from blood loss and destroyed organs. .45 is more powerful, but it isn't Zeus's hammer like you fudds seem to think.

[@lardomcfarty9866]

@East or West thompson laguarde tests were known to be extremely unscientific over a hundred years ago when they did them. They literally hung animal cartridges and shot them and said .455 webley was best because it 'swung the carcass the furthest.' We all know .455 webley is a pretty outdated round, and they chose .45 acp for a similar reason, but it worked in autoloaders. So, you boomers worship a cartridge surrounded by erroneos myths and faulty science.

[@chouyi007]

I would say that you and James Yeager should battle it out on the range, but he'd piss his pants and run away!

[@humansvd3269]

Doubt it.

[@JohnLloydScharf]

Do not mention his name in polite company and I do not care what he does in his pants.

[@l67swap1]

I think james would lose in a actual shooting match ... Hes all talk and no actual evidence of how great he really is.. 1911 rocks

[@TestedTwice]

Yeager says you're only good with a firearm when you can shoot it while rolling around on the ground. Tactically.

[@nemisous83]

Paul Harrell would nail him center mass shooting off hand at 7 yards (the mean average distance a lethal confrontation takes place according to the FBI) he would then stand over his body as he bled out and say" is the 1911 an effective carry piece? You be the judge"

[@disaacfaddis734]

Hmmmmm... Did that happen to be James Yeager? Hahahaha!!

[@ravissary79]

lahokc59 his humor is an acquired taste. A lot people font realize how much of wgat he says is pure rarified satire. He also makes fun of himself a lot, but it's inside-humor, so again, some people miss it.

[@NoBrakes23]

lahokc59 the difference between Yeager and TYM, is that a whole lot of what TYM says is intended as a joke, or deep satire. It's definitely not for everyone, but I've found some of his videos, (usually involving revolvers,) informative.

[@sadwingsraging3044]

I love my Sig 1911 in .357sig with the custom wraparound finger grips exactly like the one shown added to mine as well. Works flawlessly. I also love my Kimber Ultra carry II in .45 with the slim line grips I put on them making a huge difference. Works flawlessly. Can't forget about the Ruger SR1911 commander I have that is bone stock. Works flawlessly. Oh wait! There's more. The Springfield I bought works flawlessly as well. Full on target grips going on this baby. Hmmm, this might be what we call a "pattern" to those who are truly observant.

[@carlgomm9699]

Great show!! I recently bought an Iver Johnson 1911A1 in 45 ACP and I'm thrilled with it,unreal accuracy and function,I like you don't understand all the negative comments about 1911's, I just subscribed to your channel because of the quality of your presentation,keep it up!!