We Hunted the Best Guns in Pittsburgh

[@andrewpinheiro7202]

Man the noise that man produces just chewing gum is insane . It reminds me of when the kids lost their privilege to chew gum in any vehicle with me in it ever again.

[@cherokeetackle2412]

Bout to turn it off because of this.

[@billstevens5277]

Looks and sounds like a young Cliff Claven.

[@DeadmanWalking722]

SO cringe chewing smacking and a voice that makes me want my 5 minutes back really want to know what was purchased.

[@burgbuilt]

Almost turned off the video because of it

[@billyvegas111]

@@billstevens5277 i was gonna say Travis Junior from Reno 911

[@jefferybrown1806]

"You can acknowledge history without it being an endorsement" You Sir are wise beyond your years.

[@1911syndicate]

What happened…happened.

[@HaroldLittell]

@@1911syndicate A local, (Pittsburgh), paper did a hit piece at the PGCA gun show years ago because a guy had a German helmet on his table. I know him and the story. His dad had killed the German sniper wearing it after he had shot his best friend. There's a .30 hole in the front out the back. History, learn it or repeat it!

[@geekgod43]

13:38 It would be nice if the guy chewing gum in our ear the whole video would mute his mic or just spit it out before filming

[@bseballkid1990]

It started way before that lol I about clicked on a different video because of that

[@texas66]

I happened to be working at a gun store about 10 years ago when a "young hippie" woman walked in. I mean she was dressed like she stepped right out of Woodstock, long straight hair, sandals, long floral print wrap dress, and a bag made from old blue jeans. She wanted to look at knives so naturally I had to suggest getting a gun. She said Eleanor was all she needed and kept her with her all the time since her grandfather gave it to her. So I asked what it was and she pulled out a Colt 1911!! Seems her everyday carry is a US marked Colt 1911 that the serial number dated to 1912!! She didn't buy anything and we never saw her again, I'm pretty sure she was a glitch in the matrix.

[@basically_noworth1721]

Legendary interaction

[@Dan_Soundgar]

A lot of the hippiest peeps were closet gun nuts.

[@frznrrfan.frznrrfan102]

​@@Dan_SoundgarI worked with a restaurant manager in Morgantown WV that was at Woodstock and her and her husband owned about 150-200 acres of land, they were definitely hippies and their gun collection was off the charts.

[@crktritual]

Them Pittsburgh boys ain’t messing around.

[@mrtlsimon]

At 18:35 Eli tells the story about the AC556 in a defensive gun use. The employee of HK(he eventually founded Al Mar Knives)was chased by a pickup with roadraging bikers in it. He was trying to get away from them but they chased him across multiple towns and they wouldn't leave him alone. He decided to run to his job that had a security gate around it. He hoped once he was through the gates they would leave him alone. The bikers came through the gate after him. He got out of the truck armed with his full auto AC556, told the biker "leave me alone I have a machinegun!". The biker replied "I'm not afraid of you or your machinegun!". Those were the biker's last words. The guy defended himself and killed the biker. The prosecutor tried to convict the defender saying he used a "machinegun" and it was overkill. The FBI had an undercover agent or informer(I can't remember which) that testified the biker was definitely not intimidated and was going to kill him if he didn't defend himself and his girlfriend that day.

[@1911syndicate]

That’s an amazing story

[@mrtlsimon]

@@1911syndicate I enjoy Eli's content. I'd enjoy his rants that you fast forwarded through. Maybe he could use the footage on his channel(hopefully).

[@tylertapp131]

​@@mrtlsimonThanks for the story! I actually did wonder what happened, I figured it was just a home invasion type thing, but the real story is much more wild. What is the guys channel? I'd love to check out his stuff too.

[@leemalco8715]

Massad Ayoob wrote about this very story in American Handgunner YEARS ago. Hadn’t heard about that one in forever.

[@a-n-d-r-e-w-k]

I could listen to the dude with the aviator talk about guns for hours. Love this video.

[@williamkilgore1520]

Great Episode!!! Nice to see some of my fellow Pennsylvania Gunsmith School alumni in this. Shout out to Josh and the boys at Allegheny Arms!!!

[@sirchris1298]

As a Pittsburgh native, fellow 2A enthusiast, and long time viewer this is NOT an accurate representation of Pittsburgh’s gun culture. Please come back and check out the mom and pop shops here. They don’t have vip rooms but I assure you there’s a lot more awesome guns and a lot more fun to be found here.

[@madpatriot7464]

@sirchris1298 this liilttle mommas boy doesn't need to come back. Hes a stuck up little rhino

[@jacksin3323]

Federal Firearms looks like a hole in a hillside, but may have more guns of historic value than all 3 combined.

[@xNsKxVAPOR]

@@jacksin3323federal is great and Justin is awesome

[@herbnormanj1]

I would like to come visit the local mom and pop shops.. I'm from New Castle PA...

[@briankohnen9675]

As a 2a burgher myself I agree full heartedly my dad has an FFL but no storefront but he's got some cool stuff

[@PrayingPanda]

I love the insight this man has about all these different guns. Most of those I'd have glossed over without a care in the world but with his history lesson i actually wanted to know more. This is the kind of person that makes people want to give forever homes to these classics!

[@lauby2310]

Met Josh from Allegheny Arms when I was going to PGS in Pittsburgh. One of the best gun towns in the country. Such a professional and a great dude.

[@Dtrain79]

My man Josh Rowe….bro I used to go to his small (old) shop for all my Beretta work. Awesome gunsmith and all around awesome dude. Congrats on your success bud.

[@btl5008]

Josh is good people!

[@caddilacjim]

That suppressed 45 bolt gun that took 1911 mags was cool as hell.

[@BrianKern2121]

Tonight on 1911 Syndicate : Jake struggles with a SPAS 12 like he struggles with females, Allegheny Arms must have bought out Rock Island Auction house, and we all regret not buying buying Vector Uzi's in 2004....

[@1911syndicate]

Stupid expensive Uzi’s

[@BrianKern2121]

@1911syndicate they where only 3K for the full size and 4k for the mini in 2004. We should have bought all of them

[@garyjones7370]

@@BrianKern2121I have nib Uzi model B for sale there are consecutive for sale as well

[@garyjones7370]

Ps they are all IMI

[@Redacted-Information]

SPAS 12 is missing a part

[@Paulie705]

This is huge man. Thanks for coming out here and letting people know there are some red blooded Americans in the Burgh Josh at Allegheny is Pittsburgh's resident Beretta 92 wizard!

[@HaroldLittell]

Yea, I gave him the serial number for the one I had at my N.G. armory and he knew when it was made!

[@rustyc]

We love our 2a in Pittsburgh!

[@HaroldLittell]

@@rustyc Yes we do 'n' At!

[@abimaelsolis4323]

I was just saying demnboys ain't playing over in p.a.

[@jacksin3323]

He really is. Their custom work is awesome.

[@billvanderveen4868]

They don't call us "The Iron City" for nothing lol welcome to the neighborhood 😎🤣🤷‍♂️

[@eSkrillaG]

we are always packin 👍

[@TheSneakyDon]

America was pretty much built on the back of Pittsburgh made steel

[@Steelcity77]

We do love our guns here in Pittsburgh, hope you guys enjoyed your visit.

[@1911syndicate]

Indeed

[@Darth-Nihilus1]

@@1911syndicateyou got to come up to Monroeville on the 17th or 18th for the show. It’s $12 to get in because they raised the prices also the tables were $40 but are $70 now

[@johngalt3568]

The guy in the black polo who took you to the lounge sold me an X300. Turns out he lived about 20 minutes north of where I live in AL when he was younger. Neat store, liked the staff.

[@1911syndicate]

That’s rad

[@jackbauer4186]

"See, Sig is a marketing company that sells guns..." Truer words have never been stated on this channel.

[@Chrisblau]

Right? 😂😂😂

[@jfraz_7720]

Lucas Botkin came up with that saying lol

[@Chrisblau]

@@jfraz_7720 never heard of her

[@HaroldLittell]

We won't talk about the problems we've been having on our military M17s...Let's just say, who needs rear sights? Just let them fly off and call it a day.

[@teletubbiemidget369]

yeah fuck american sig, wish it was still german/swiss

[@ellijahsmith4445]

You need 1776_duck on the channel more. I love these gun shop gun find videos but having someone who appreciates the older firearms is a wonderful change of pace.

[@1911syndicate]

He’ll be in a few upcoming things

[@Izzysyota]

real deal. Bro knows his shit!

[@seanrodriguez2384]

That Allegheny owner is a cool ass dude I need everything in that cage haha

[@gyromurphy]

Allegheny Arms in Bethal Park is one of the best gun shops in the city. The owner is cool as hell and is always happy to answer any questions. Love that place

[@AZCactusTac]

When I saw the title I thought “man these are reaching into the bottom of the barrel for content”, it turns out to be the best video in this series.

[@RimmyZ]

I’m a content creator from PITTSBURGH! Really cool this came up on my FPY youtube. All my family and friends have guns and go shooting regularly

[@HaroldLittell]

Actually, a Walther PP. Yinz guys went to Pittsburgh 'n' At and didn't talk about one of the rarest 1911A1s? Union Switch & Signal! Made in Swissvale PA, just five minutes from downtown. Only made 55,000 1911A1s plus some M1 carbine receivers. If you find a "National Postal Meter" carbine with a "U" on the receiver tang, or a "Quality Hardware" one marked "UnQuality Hardware", those were both made at the Swissvale factory. Another company that used to be in Pittsburgh was Acme Police Supply. They made lots of web gear during the war like Thompson mag pouches.

[@C-C-777]

👍 I grew up in Swissvale..

[@HaroldLittell]

@@C-C-777 Sweet! I'm up between Beaver Falls and New Castle. I was at Keystone the day before they filmed there.

[@pcb8639]

Welcome to Pennsylvania. I grew up in Pittsburgh, left there when I was 12. Looks like I need to revisit the area and do a gun shop tour.

[@1911syndicate]

You do indeed

[@jimklingensmith6265]

Allegheny Arms knowledge and professionalism in the gun business, as well as how they value their customer base puts them at the top off the list. They support All Law Enforcement, Military, first responders and always helpful to the beginner or someone making their first gun purchase, these are good people morally and ethically who go above and beyond. I am a long-time customer and couldn't thank them enough for all the assistance over the years. Klinger.

[@josephtardio1086]

Please have all future guests chew a wad of gum. It sounds great through the microphone and looks awesome too.

[@ricky456uk]

🤣

[@jonathanpalmos2911]

Nobody is going to mention the all gold Chicago Typewriter hanging there?

[@Guns-Guitars1310]

Absolutely amazing episode. Hits my top 10 of all time.

[@1911syndicate]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lz_377]

I love this series guys! Keep'em coming and I'll keep watching them.

[@1911syndicate]

We shall!

[@brivas3343]

But you have to bring Eli along!

[@BertieW0oster]

Mustache guy really knows his stuff, I enjoyed his knowledge and enthusiasm. I'm a born and raised Pitt's Burger, however ironically I've never been to the first two gun shops. I'm from north of the Burgh, my local haunts are Midwest Shooting Center in Mccandless, and Living R Dreams LLC, both are great places, but smaller than the places featured here. I used to go to Keystone Shooting Center before Midwest Shooting Center opened up, which is much closer to me.

[@peterblatt1962]

The shops they went in are somehow sterile and Ive been to most every shop in the area using out to Erie, Ohio and Union pa, I like some of the smaller ones which will get the occasion high end toy, Legion arms, Guns priced right both in the Dravosburg area and then Verona gun safe and Powels in the Penn hills are, Island fire arms on Nevel island occasionally as well, I have most that they played with, But Ive like a SPAS 12,

[@007twm]

Thanks for coming to Pittsburgh. This was a nice video.

[@1911syndicate]

🇺🇸🍻

[@MACKTRUCKHUGE]

Ace sporting goods, 30 minute drive south of Pittsburgh in Washington PA, has a big selection.

[@Paulie705]

Yes!!!!

[@HaroldLittell]

Great guys! They do the guns for the FOAC Gun Bash twice a year.

[@totenfurwotan4478]

Buncha. Fudds there. I unironically heard an old dude there tell a woman she needs a 357 revolver for her first CC pistol

[@Paulie705]

@@totenfurwotan4478 nobody can debate the store is dominated by Fudds, however, it also cannot be debated their selection is insane

[@HaroldLittell]

@@totenfurwotan4478 90% of most gun stores employees are Fudds of one sort or another. Got to find a gun that fits the person. That said, my Mom crushed it with a .357 mag for years before I got her a Glock 19. And then you should have seen her at an offsite Gunsite Acadamy 150 three course. She kicked everybody butt and she was 60!

[@ZFISHTANK]

First time watching a video form this channel and I really appreciate the appreciation of historic firearms

[@iamgroot7085]

This is awesome. You should definitely keep this going around the country as you travel on business!

[@CVLT250-R]

Josh and his shop are incredible. Don't go anywhere else.

[@robertwalker7454]

For us pittsburghans, we were the ones who create the ferris wheel, we ran the steel mills, Movie theaters, the polio vaccine and Commercial Radio. Including the Bannana Split, and the Jeep.

[@1583robobc]

Josh (Allegheny arms) is awesome. He did some work for me many yrs ago when he had a small shop off curry rd. Very down to earth and very knowledgeable service member/gunsmith. Big Beretta/Navy guy...

[@evnrayash]

I got a couple threaded barrels from Allegheny arms and used them in a video on my channel. They then sent me a thank you letter with a patch. Good people.

[@johngalt3568]

My son and I went to Keystone Shooting Center in Cranberry PA recently. We were suitably impressed. Really nice store.

[@jacksin3323]

Funny, i was JUST about to head out to Allegheny Armory and this video came up. The same stuff has been there a few months, and i keep eyeballing that mk23 but i just cant justify it. Thanks for featuring the burgh. Hope yinz liked it.

[@Sockaci]

Ive been to keystone armory so much, great store and great people. so cool to see my local store.

[@infidel24]

Allegheny Arms is on of my favorite shops around.

[@allmanalongio9544]

The return of the DUCK

[@1911syndicate]

He back

[@1776_duck]

Guys, I’m sorry I was chewing gum so loud. I didn’t even realize it. With that said, most of yall carry plastic guns, so you deserve to be annoyed.

[@1911syndicate]

Roasted

[@pappaal]

Please don't chew gum on camera. This was a tough listen 😀

[@1776_duck]

@@pappaal Listen, I didn't realize it was a problem, and no one said it was a problem then. Y'all act like you have some sort of monetary investment in this production.

[@pappaal]

@@1776_duck Nobody is mad, bro, and nobody is acting like anything. It's not like you intentionally did it. You even admitted it 😂

[@user-mn8lz7gf6d]

Didn't even notice tbh.

[@DanCostello-g8z]

I buy all my guns from Alleghany Arms. Great shop, great guys.

[@BobSacamano1]

You should look elsewhere, their prices are about 20 percent higher than shops South of them

[@malcolmsoh5648]

Sir can you show me that thug gun 28:10? The ghetto blaster 🤣🤣🤣 Those 2 friends really helping him to decide on buying that thug gun lol

[@1911syndicate]

lol

[@AFineChannelForUsing]

just moved from pittsburgh to tampa but keystone shooting center was my go to range for quite a few years! great guys and selection over there

[@MrSparky1791]

Duck is the best thing to happen to this channel in a long time. Would love to see some banter between him and Chris

[@1911syndicate]

Chris’ head might implode being around old guns

[@Chrisblau]

😂😂😂 Eli and I would have a great time.

[@raeherig1385]

Great video guys and a wealth of knowledge

[@TheDocLanders]

1:45 in. Biggest steel producer during a few wars. "Ah, sounds boring". These guys not only helped provide the material for weapons that took cranes and hydraulics to load but also they built the ships. The process of steel production is no joke, especially back then. Much respect to you PA.

[@MoviesFirearmsandGear]

1:20 you're in my city. There was an actual Allegheny Arsenal that exploded during the Civil War on the Monogahela river

[@thenerdster96]

Feeling incredibly validated seeing my MC Operator called out

[@Bendak-ttv]

The Galil SAR matched his whole personality 😂😂 the moustache the hat and the gum chewing was perfect when he held that rifle.

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Although in Texas now (& for decades...), I was born and raised outside of the 'Burgh. My 1st gun ever purchased was there and it was a Sig P220. Not too bad of a start, imo. 👍👍

[@Chrisblau]

That’s a solid first firearm

[@acoop9865]

The cartoon character definitely knows his stuff.

[@Chrisblau]

😂😂😂

[@AkiraSRT9]

This was awesome! Thank you!

[@кяуртіс]

homie is the "accshuuaallyy" meme but for guns... and I'm ALLLLLLLLLLL for it!

[@Steven-vo5nu]

Fun fact the Union Switch and Signal factory which was located right outside of Pittsburgh made 1911s for the military during WW2 and Korea. My grandfathers service pistol was engraved with Switch and Signal Swissvale Pa.

[@LoneWhulf]

Good job guys! Great video and a little informative as well 💯🤌

[@HomesByPatrick]

1776_duck is a walking talking history national treasure. Jake, just buy the guns, just means two months with out Fjallraven Kebs pants.

[@Chrisblau]

😂😂😂

[@MoviesFirearmsandGear]

32:58 that's cool you're in my hometown of Cranberry twp. That gun shop is relatively new compared to many of the others.

[@joshualittles1951]

i had to show my classmate this video. i live in pittsburgh and go to the gunsmithing school and maybe a week before this video came out, we took a tour around the surrounding counties to the guns shops and had a blast

[@hunterbarrett8801]

Nice to see my local area getting some recognition. Fun fact, the neighboring county where I'm from, Armstrong county, has one of the highest rates of gun ownership per capita in the country.

[@heyjohnson5535]

What up im from wash pa

[@rebornruborn4206]

I’m also from Armstrong county u go to ashs

[@rebornruborn4206]

Wait a second are you related to britneebarret she goes there I’m 17 grade 11th there rn that’s so weird I just woke up clicked on KZbin n saw ur comment

[@bhoover14]

“Dirty awesome guns.” Full send. Happy Friday, Gents (and Duck!). 🇺🇸🤙

[@MiladJP]

Love the level of Freedom in this video

[@tylerdebo2467]

I live in Pittsburgh and took my hunting rifle to Allegheny Gun Works to get the barrel threaded!

[@1911syndicate]

Nice!

[@totenfurwotan4478]

They pulled a KAC MD off for me after it was stuck on so well it was literally marring wrenches as I was trying to wrench it off

[@EddieVelez-f6w]

Holy cow, first-time watching channel, who is the walking encyclopedia of gun knowledge. My brain is in overload.

[@DonteWilsonChrisDorner]

As someone from 15 minutes outside the city, I hate how far out areas are considered Pittsburgh. Bethel Park is a whole 30 min drive from downtown with no traffic. You're not gonna find anything like this in actual Pittsburgh.

[@ripdiptatterchip3851]

you just went to every gun shop I frequent monthly lol, Federal Firearms in Oakdale PA, got all the good stuff

[@Scruffyman81]

That guy from Super Troopers sure knows alot about old guns.

[@1911syndicate]

Right??

[@monkklages2169]

😂 🚓

[@FlapjackKalanchoe]

15:13 dude is wearing one of those glasses with the nose disguises and you can’t convince me otherwise 🥸

[@derpinator6524]

Man I’m trying not to look like beaker off the muppets 😂 I’m trying my hardest

[@FlapjackKalanchoe]

⁠@@derpinator6524lol I know you had to of been dreading someone talking shit in the comments and here I am. My bad dude. 😂

[@Chrisblau]

Baahahah 100%

[@Corcomj]

@@derpinator6524 you built a seriously cool rifle man!

[@rees3lo]

This was so random and so needed at the same time lol as a native from PGH I enjoyed this video

[@goldenplatapus5074]

Awesome to see my hometown gun shops getting recognized I’ve been to all of these spots ! Ive bought more guns from all of them then Id like to admit…

[@peachfuds]

When I read "Pittsburgh," I immediately wasn't interested, but I clicked anyway. Maaaannn, I'm glad I clicked. What a treat!

[@JohnKleman1]

Josh Rowe has all the cool toys. Super nice guy too

[@crewgadjy]

The Welrod was a suppressed Single Shot Pistol, Bruger & Thomet make a modern version. The AWC is a modern take on DeLisle Carbine, the original being made in WWII on the Lee Enfield SMLE Receiver.

[@ThatKidWithSwaG1]

“Why cant you fly it” “I dont have a gun case” “Buy one!” We all need a friend like aviator guy

[@kevinclause4p55p5]

Pittsburgh is gun heaven. You could do a part 2 with legion arms, guns priced right, and shaw. Then a part 3 at with range usa sportsmans warehouse, and dunhams. Then a part 4 with elite, federal, big buck and neville island.

[@toddkitner670]

Shaw has a lot of history. I just had an Excursion rifle built for me there & bought a 22ARC barrel for a project I was working on.

[@natemiller448]

Should also be noted....Allegheny Arms is on of the Premier Beretta gunsmithing/tuning shops on the Planet.

[@Seaneskatejitsu]

Bad time for a Pennsylvania gun video lol

[@ShenryRNBSN]

Why is Jake so funny? Like that Pittsburgh roast was effortless.

[@1911syndicate]

I was just kidding around, I know Pittsburgh is the city of brotherly love

[@MugenAlt236]

Collectors Firearms in Houston, TX is probably the best and most complete shop I've ever been to. The new store was built in an old Barnes & Nobel Starbucks. The place looks like a library with racks sorted by era. The owner is an encyclopedia of knowledge. You should definitely make a stop in there.

[@Regroup_with_the_DevilDogs]

30:00 😂😂😂😂😂😂 man you got some great friends they like to peer pressure you into buying guns instead of getting into trouble😂😂😂😂😂

[@Skippy-si4th]

Most underrated gun channel

[@natemiller448]

Pittsburgh guy here....there is a ton of good stuff in the area. I would have preferred that the video didn't "speed past" some of the information being given. Good stuff, good video.

[@Stevehollywood43]

Great fun video. Thanks guys

[@philly442]

that Centurion 45 is nasty

[@RealDGoodwin]

That guy is the guy all the gun shop owners make videos about.

[@sovietblackborg247]

It's nice to see a fellow appreciator of the MAC.

[@2skinny987]

Pittsburgh checking in

[@kevins.3573]

I can remember Pittsburgh. The one that always baffles me is that New Jersey is an entire state.

[@JW-28]

A lot of gnarly mustaches on this video. I approve!

[@novakovic2001]

This definitely a serious of treasure gun store hunt. I'd love to see more of episodes.

[@Divided-we-fall]

This isn’t aging exactly as planned ……

[@j.o.t.b3017]

lol I was thinking that

[@gyromurphy]

Allegheny Arms is just in the same neighborhood... and there are plenty of other shops around there as well. The idiot didn't even buy it from one of them...he took an old rifle from his dad.

[@Divided-we-fall]

@@gyromurphy not the point

[@SageHooligan]

@@Divided-we-fallwhat’s the point?

[@joshualittles1951]

@@gyromurphy then went to a club range that i frequent and didnt ask questions

[@JimJones762x39]

Nice to see Eli on the channel

[@twiztidtrucker3989]

Thats awesome!! You went to all of the shops i go to here. National Armorry has taken quite a bit of my money so i can definitely relate lol

[@chrisgerard1650]

The whisky rebellion was in western pa…it’s literally the original Wild West