Choosing My Guns With Purdey Gun Makers | From Suit To Shoot | Episode 7

[@pixxburgh420]

Kirby...i know you see it in the comments, you've caught lightning in a bottle here buddy. Whatever it is about this series in particular, that has all of us fans of yours, so excited to see each new episode, I really hope you can recreate the air of this series going forward. It's simply amazing to watch you go so in depth to so many various heritage houses. Thank you for showing all of this to us, we would not have known any of this otherwise.

[@kirbyallison]

Thank you! It will be a difficult one to match… but we have some exciting new ideas in the works!! Learn more about them on our Patreon! 😉

[@MrJustliketht]

@@kirbyallison stfu you fraud haha. You gotta be in the blood line, not act like it, yank.

[@markjones2781]

Amazing dynamic and productive tension between your roles as connoisseur, journalist, PR man and entertainer (perhaps even trying to make a buck/defray costs as a KZbinr). There is a reason I turn to KZbin to experience the cutting edge of culture and you are part of it, Kirby.

[@kirbyallison]

@@markjones2781 Thanks, Mark! Still working on that last bit! But it’s sure been a fun journey!

[@max2grant]

Kirby, I know I say this a lot, but your content quality has grown tremendously in the last couple of years. This series is a testament to that. But I know what you need to do next: I want to see Kirby explore the world of quality craftsmanship and tradition and go find himself a Bentley, or even better yet, a bespoke refurbished Bristol 410! Tell me you wouldn’t look amazing driving around Dallas in that. And we could watch the video of you having one refurbished

[@MumrikDK]

When you step into a shop and the core product is nowhere in sight, you know your wallet is in for it.

[@markclans3284]

You need to be wealthy to buy the socks - it’s just gets worse as you go deeper

[@TheChickenLine]

“Oh, btw, Eisenhower planned the D Day landings on that table”. Absolute Classic!

[@kirbyallison]

I know. So matter of fact.

[@MrJustliketht]

@@kirbyallison You are legit the definition of someone who is fake. You know f all about anything, you do research an hour before anything you post, you state the obvious, you reply in this fake posh way. Rich people involved with all these videos you show us dont ask for patreon suscribers you ham.

[@icxc6523]

@@kirbyallison Hey Kirby, just curious, are you a FM?

[@earlwright9715]

@@icxc6523 what is an "fm"?

[@brqxton8974]

@@earlwright9715 Freemason

[@TheRacerRich]

"When it comes to shooting, the guns are even as important as the clothing." - Kirby Brummell

[@umeus2763]

😂

[@kirbyallison]

I know. I’m basically a poet.

[@dichotomousblue]

Priorities are backwards compared a standard texan.

[@missourimongoose8858]

This reminds of of when my dad's corporate lawyer went hunting with us the first time and brought a perazii shotgun and elephant skinned boots lol prolly the most expensive gun I've ever held

[@stemar5086]

@@kirbyallison τι θέλει να πει ο ποιητής ;;;;;;;

[@owenhopper14]

Whatever new editor you got, give him a raise, phenomenal work. Youve come a long way.

[@alejandromalave6781]

Absolutely perfect, I'm 21 years old and you are giving goals in my life that I want to achieve, thanks Mr Kirby Allison, from the bottom of my heart

[@robkam643400]

All this is worthless, just saying. It's people acting as though any of this has meaning to make a dime. God and family are all that ever really matters.

[@danm5602]

@@robkam643400 well said

[@3wheelmannc860]

Old world / modern world craftsmanship to a level that goes beyond most folks understanding. Art meets tool and the imagination never stops. All are amazing but Damascus steel is on another level of amazing.

[@simoncarney9944]

Another fabulous episode, thank you Kirby! I’ve always known of Purdey so it was really interesting to see the heritage behind the name. On a separate note, the production values of this episode, and the series as a whole, has been of the highest quality, it makes it much more pleasurable to watch. Congratulations to your team. The teaser of the next episode and the smile on your face makes me look forward even more to watch it.

[@ryanl8172]

This has been by far my favorite series yet! Thank you for showcasing this tradition of upland hunting

[@51WCDodge]

99% of British Shooters would wear a battered Barbour jacket and flat cap.

[@joelhall5124]

Nah, I've got my snug Sherwood Forest jacket 😂

[@adrianonast3599]

This is ridiculous and silly

[@Mast3rHand989]

In fact this is a channel for the 1%

[@tacfoley4443]

@@Mast3rHand989 0.1%

[@edmoore]

@@Mast3rHand989 The LARPers, really.

[@asow6165]

I love the fact that he checks every gun before he hands it down to Kirby.

[@vladimirmihnev9702]

This is the law! Always and by ALL!

[@GeorgeSemel]

@@vladimirmihnev9702 You hand me a gun and I am going to check it myself. Its the trust but verify- Old Russian Proverb.

[@misterbobo8139]

Too bad Baldwin didn’t.

[@andrewdriver3318]

@@misterbobo8139 Wouldnt have mattered. The gun was supposed to have been loaded with blanks. That was %100 the armorer that had no experience other than that her dad had been a movie armorer and Hollywood nepotism. His mistake was hiring her.

[@fungifactory8925]

@@andrewdriver3318 oh hey, I found the person who doesn't know a damn thing about firearm safety. Even a gun that can only fire blanks, with the single exception being side/top venting blank guns, should never be pointed at someone and fired. Blanks can and will kill if fired at a close range. If Baldwin followed even one out of the 4 basic rules of gun safety, the accident would've never happened.

[@stevenplayford5803]

Very interesting, I know very few people who still shot side by side in the UK. Purdy are basically functional art. It's fantastic that craftmanship like this still exists.

[@Alf763]

I shoot side by side purely because my gun is inherited, I don’t think I know more than a couple who would buy a side by side anymore

[@deanscreekranch]

Kirby, I’ve been watching your content off and on for a while. The journey you have traveled from the Hangar Project to now is simply amazing. This particular series, along with the father/son Sahakian family cigar series, is by far and away the best there is. Your content is now playing out as nearly cinema and its most enjoyable to watch while on the road with work during down time. As a fellow Texan, I say thank you.

[@Flyfishtherockies]

THIS is THE episode, in this series, that I have been eagerly awaiting. Please produce more content on the bespoke sporting arms, clothing, equipment, and traditions of the UK please!

[@Ashfielder]

My grandfather had a beautiful pair of Purdey over and unders, I never had the chance to shoot them unfortunately but I spent many an hour admiring their beauty.

[@Za7a7aZ]

A very longtime ago I suggested you to visit a traditional english gunmaker and you replied it was on your mind and in the pipeline. I am so happy that you followed up and it is very interesting to hear you ask the right questions. Although I will probably never own or shoot such a magnificent work of art I very much appreciate how you presented this subject to us viewers..from The Netherlands, thx Kirby.

[@TheNutriarat]

03:26 Inside these doors contains the best shotguns in the world. I've wanted a Purdey since the late 70's. Thank you so much Kirby for this peak inside this company and their "Best" guns.

[@jakebaker4066]

It hurts our lower class pocket but yes, when you see craftsmanship like this, it’s worth every penny. Good on these people. Beautiful art.

[@Llamedos]

Hi Kirby, this by far the best and most educational and informative series that I have watched. I have been enthralled by the amazing craftmanship and professionalism of everyone you have met so far. You have been truly a great ambassador for what Britain still can be super proud of - artisan heritage and tradition.

[@pyrocoyote1922]

Note to self if I walk into a gun shop in England and there is a cellist playing in the back ground. I probably can’t afford to buy anything in there. Lol

[@tacfoley4443]

Especially if they hired a musician like Yo-yo Mah.....

[@Mahashma]

those heritage shotguns are a casual 110,000 pounds... ~$140,000US.

[@tacfoley4443]

@HalideHelix 😁

[@mikemcgeehan4321]

One of the best shows you have done. The artistry of the guns and clothes is timeless. Learning that engraving is being done by a new generation gives hope for the future. Thank you, Kirby.

[@JamesChurchill3]

I will never in my life be able to afford a Purdey, thank you for showing the process, craftsmanship and art that goes into these pieces.

[@medeirov]

51:38 look at the smile on his face, God I love this channel

[@cayteowands]

Absolutely my favourite video in this series, & they've all been !fantastic! Videography in the Long Room was excellent, we really got a sense of scale, grandeur & history. !Bis! ✨

[@rg3412]

It’s 1.40 AM and I can’t stop watching this video. Fantastic work you’ve done Kirby!

[@lelenbates3367]

A British friend had a great influence in my bird hunting proficiency. He introduced me to the 'butt, belly, beak, bang' method that he learned from his grandfather on his estate in N. Ireland in his teen years. I learned to follow the bird and smoothly swing from the rear of the bird and follow its flight and when you swing past the beak you fire continuing the swing which creates a string of shot the bird flies through. Before I was just trying to shoot the head which had me stopping my swing as I fired.

[@kristoffermangila]

This trick also applies to anti-aircraft guns as well as warships...

[@beeboop1726]

Do you remember what the estate was called? I live in Northern Ireland

[@BigSkinnySlimm]

I've been bird hunting in the US for several species since I was 8. I'm now 30, and I have never once heard of this technique; thank you for commenting this, I'm going to use this to help my son learn.

[@beeboop1726]

@@BigSkinnySlimm you should look up Mike Yardley. He has a few really great videos showing wing shooting techniques. It has helped me a lot

[@lifeofaking8467]

I was in trap shooting in high school. Watching this brought back so many wonderful memories. I absolutly love this series! Keep the videos coming!

[@Stormcloakvictory]

As a long time gun nut I, really appreciate this.

[@AndyInLearning]

Amazing lifestyle, amazing folks, amazing place, amazing music, thank you for bringing all to us, Kirby!

[@rickyroads]

It’s the journey over the destination. Never satisfied. Always want more or different. Love this stuff.

[@jameschilvers6793]

I done the electrical fit out in purdeys factory in Hammersmith incredible craftsmanship goes into there guns i was blown away. No pun intended.

[@lctriguy69]

Kirby, this whole video series is incredible. The quality of your videos is unmatched. They are all a pleasure to watch!

[@llindstad]

Mr Allison, I very much enjoy your videos and are looking forward to seeing you in the highlands with your fantastic Purdeys. Beretta from Italy is a company that also has a great history. They are soon to be 500 years old (founded in 1526) and are still owned by the family.

[@darrellgriffith6756]

Love Kirby's stuff and this "From Suit to Shoot" series is right on dope, but I do take a shot for every time time I hear the word "proper" . Keep up the stellar work sir!

[@krynosisdreamer1421]

For someone to enjoy such quality, as well as functionality. This matter so much. Just as much as it used to.

[@mossy2775]

Kirby, I came across your channel because of this series. Stunning work, I've really enjoyed this. I can't wait to see the shoot.

[@redcoat192]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching that. There is something captivating watching a master craftsman speak about and demonstrate his work.

[@stebo-pv2hq]

Fascinating.Yes,the German firms,V.C. Schilling,Mauser,and the Austrian Feurlach,many others,all makers of fine sporting firms,lost their records in WW2.Exceptional that Purdey has kept theirs

[@tacfoley4443]

That might be because they were making guns for the nazis, and got bombed as a result. Or the russians destroyed them, like they did with Karl Walther and others in Zella-Mehlis.

[@gxlorp]

I've been posting ridiculous comments on the cigar and suit videos, but this is badass. I really couldn't give a shit about a suit but I'm shaking my head in amazement at the craftsmanship

[@darrenclarke3677]

Fascinating series, really wonderful to see this traditional craftsmanship

[@noelht1]

Finally. The channel I’ve been waiting all my life for.

[@nicolaR]

Beretta (IT): 1526 Purdey: 1814 Let's put things in order.

[@twatmunro]

Which would you rather have though? Me? I'll take the Purdey.

[@christophermaulden733]

What are the earliest German and French gun manufacturers ? Are they still in business ?

[@jackdabeanstock3230]

What a great detailed story about Purdy & Bros. Great video and always looking for more of your adventures with friends. Love the suit. 10 stars

[@neilmcdonald3475]

Thanks Kirby. I will very much look forward to seeing that. All the best.

[@brucewright319]

Drinking game, every time Kirby says proper you take a drink. Cheers from the Texas panhandle.

[@ShaneTheGeek]

I was thinking... man with the likely low volumes, all done by hand with over 900 man hours these have got to have a hefty price tag. Of course its high but its even higher than I imagined. Prices according to a 2006 article have their bespoke side by sides starting at over 89,000 dollars! The damascus finish shotguns look absolutely incredible.

[@tacfoley4443]

It's now 2024, and you can convert that figure into pounds and add 11,000 - depending on the engraving, of course.................

[@kxkxkxkx]

If Kirby touches off that .416 his voice will immediately and permanently drop by 3 octaves 😆

[@24934637]

First of all, thank You for the video. Excellent insight into one of the top English gunmakers! Personally, I'm more into long range target shooting than hunting, however I absolutely LOVE the quality of the Purdy range of products. They really are art, but also displaying the natural beauty of premium quality wood and steel. The quality of them puts them in a very strange category.....TOO beautiful to use, for fear of damaging them, yet it really would be a crime to NOT use them for their intended purpose!

[@dfgndfghdfghdfgh]

The quality of your videos is consistently great Kirby

[@kidwichita]

Very fascinating. I just got into shotguns and trap shooting. He's very knowledgeable about his calibers and even checked to see if a round was chambered before handing it to you. I believe the 16 and 20 gauge are popular in the United States now but everyone who owns a shotgun has a 12. This is my first introduction to Purdey. I would shoot it a lot and put this on display in my home.

[@captainsewerrat]

"No one more synonymous..." I think Holland&Holland might want a word. 😁

[@Go8997]

The B-Roll on this video is absolutely beautiful. I was captivated.

[@r.ssumedh7626]

25:32 I've shot a lot of O'driscolls and Pinkertons with these.

[@armandosierra731]

Damascus is when you take several layers of metal and you forge weld them together to create a pattern and it creates a really really good durable and strong material

[@K369-v3o]

That Damascus side by side is beautiful. I think a tiger maple stock would really suit the pattern weld.

[@bheinatz1]

I have a matching pair of Purdy's; unfortunately it's a pair of paint brushes. Boy those are some beautiful weapons! I knew that their shotguns are fantastically ornate, but had no idea they did rifles like that too. Fascinating and enviable. Thank you for showing us this unique facet of British culture, Kirby. So when are you going on the big, dangerous game hunt? 😅

[@05Rudey]

I had the pleasure of firing a double-barrelled shotgun (Side-bySide) as a 13 Year old Army Cadet, by Webley. What shocked me the most were the length of them, at least double the length of our Cadet .22 SA80s

[@raortiz73]

The amount of history with these firearms is incredible. I can tell that Kirby is not yet comfortable with a gun in his hands. With that type of artistry and richness of history of these firearms, I would want to feel how it feels shouldered, how the check weld feels, the weight/balance, the smoothness of the mechanism. But still a beautifully presented and incredibly explained video.

[@tacfoley4443]

So how does he legally get his hands on guns to go shooting in Scotland? Did Purdey send the guns to the estate on which he will be shooting?

[@alexandermikhailov2481]

Bespoke suits, shirts, shoes, guns... How about a video about QCT in the bespoke coffin world? Comes naturally after guns.

[@zoukatron]

I am a bit confused by the section looking at the Purdeys clothing. I understand that they would want to promote that part of their brand, and I have no issue with you sharing that, but it does seem a bit weird for you to buy a load of their clothing if you were already having the bespoke suit made.

[@jonathanedwards8913]

I don’t think he purchased these items this time. I’d bet this is a borrow type arrangement, and as the pair of guns he will be using is still for sale on purdey’s website.

[@DC430]

@@jonathanedwards8913 Good catch! Model 27933-4 (can verify the tag at 41:12) still available on Purdey's website for 110,000 GBP at the time of this comment. That would be a major purchase even for a huge gun enthusiast, and such a price tag is probably worth more than Kirby's entire shoe collection. A lending arrangement makes everything make sense again haha.

[@manifestationmeditationmus2909]

Good day, Kirby, Allow me to felicitate you on such superb work. Loving this series and the filmmaking is exceptional. Great work by you and the team. I was waiting for this episode so longingly. I thank you for giving us a glimpse into your life. Best wishes

[@MrJustliketht]

Allow me to politely indicate to your idiotic mind. You unwittingly believe this ham is legit. You should concentrate on yourself instead of focusing your attention on frauds.

[@ianwalls4976]

My dad had 2 side by sides which were his dad's because my grandad was a game keeper so my dad inherited the guns i remember cleaning them when i was showed by my dad when at an early age of 5 i would sit with him and showed how to keep them cleaned then i couldnt wait for him to come home so i could clean them until my dad passed away I was gutted I had to sell both of them because I didn't carry a license so thankyou for an another amazing episode can't wait to see more 👏

[@tacfoley4443]

A Section 2 [shotgun] certificate is very easy to obtain, especially if you live in the country. The fact is, if you can show use, you cannot be refused a certificate unless there are mitigating circumstances, such as a criminal record or history of unreasonable behaviour.

[@jacksongin831]

I love that they are actually into the idea of shooting them and not just shelf queens

[@zsuzsannaivan5841]

I know the feeling having one, I am a proud owner of a newlookalike 1899 Watson Bros best sidelock.

[@willcoxn463]

Very interesting Kirby loving this series, keep up the good work

[@weldslikebutterfabrication483]

I just love the old style of Purdey guns and rifles, very classic.

[@i.o.3563]

Absolutely stunning episode! I wish you featured their double rifles as well, but it great anyway.

[@Pauluswales]

Fascinating video, held my interest the whole time.

[@justinmiller8552]

I have to agree with the other comments. As far as content within an individual video, this is top notch!

[@danielmarshall4587]

OH BOY OH BOY OH BOY.... this has only just come into my KZbin feed/suggestions. Very nice, thank you for your time and effort making these videos.

[@monsonontario7120]

they must be the most beautiful boots i have seen, the fit and finish of them must be perfect.

[@what_now_]

Suits and Guns, the greatest UK/USA crossover!

[@realblackbetty2204]

That is true

[@croceaMors1]

It was the British who popularised both firearms and the wearing of suits in the first place so the only crossover is that the Americans come to England to find out how real gunsmiths manufacture firearms.

[@flyingirish31]

12 gauge is still more popular in US. It may be that 20 and 28 are more popular here than in UK. But 12 is still most purchased gauge.

[@kxkxkxkx]

He means for rich old guys LOL

[@flyingirish31]

@@kxkxkxkx ha! Maybe. Or just sub gauge geeks like me. I hunt with 28 a lot. More fun. More challenge.

[@rediius]

And Kirby just goes along with it. "And it's more sporting!" No, 12 gauge is a larger size than 20 gauge, with more lead per shot. And 12 ga vastly more popular than 28 ga in the US. I would love a channel that combines high skill shooting and high end tailoring, but until that comes along I'll just have to continue watching them separately.

[@edo7052]

A tremendous series of videos, many thanks

[@hansblitz7770]

When push comes to shove I'll have my track top, CAR-15, and Sig 229. I won't look like a gentleman. Might even have a tall Modelo and smoke a Newport.

[@skenzyme81]

Brilliant episode.

[@caseygeorge6579]

Absolutely brilliant work Kirby!

[@rg3412]

My God, this suit is pure class.

[@kimnelson3130]

Amazing how far the Viking chiefs have come. Charles the Simple, William of Normandy, Harald of Norway.

[@andrefelipe7180]

First time viewer here and I must say; What a great episode! It also might be one of the best videos on Purdey on KZbin!

[@NetMillionaire]

Wow blown away by this video ❤ amazing quality, world class guns and world class production ❤ simply breathtaking 😊

[@jeffreyking279]

This was by far your best episode.

[@vanderleicorrea4231]

Another excellent episode ! Thank you, Mr. Kirby !

[@kuangwang1138]

49:15 The boots look like the work of Crockett and Jones

[@BiornBear]

You’ll definitely need some scratch for the double barrel. Those are expensive.

[@DMWBN3]

Purdey are the Rolls Royce of guns, I know from seeing them in the past they can go for hundreds of thousands of pounds/dollars. Amazing history makes me proud to be English 🇬🇧👍🏼

[@alane.navarrete4845]

Amazing, everything. Thank you.

[@Malama_Ki]

And here I was all happy with my grandfather’s old mid 1900’s pump Winchester 12ga, probably ordered from a Sears catalog….😂🤷🏼‍♂️ Deer, ducks, geese, doves, quail, rabbits and anything else to feed the family in the ‘bustling metropolis’ of Acre Station, NC. It now resides as the most valuable collectible in my safe here in east Hawaii along with my father’s Winchester 1894 30-30 as the tools that fed a family.

[@diehard096]

All old guns should be cherished.

[@tacfoley4443]

There's the main difference between UK and USA. Our grandfathers could walk into a butchers or grocery and buy what they wanted. Going out with a gun to shoot food was generally frowned upon.

[@joshpascual7539]

Kirby- its like a door closing on a Rolls Royce 😂

[@Petarkruzevksi]

Cant wait shooting video in Scotland !

[@keithlaub2178]

Abercrombie and fiche are also gunwhere clothing. Before they sold out they where a birding family

[@mookie714]

Ok, this is the episode I was waiting for.

[@frba1856]

Beautiful content as usual, keep up the amazing work Kirby!

[@carmina776]

A wise man once told me “all the gear and nothing between the ear”.

[@paulmcgee1867]

Love the guns but also I have admired their ready to wear for some time now

[@marioalbertoerazo1525]

This is what I have been waiting for!!!!!!

[@fredrickmiltonthaddeusdoug9747]

This makes me feel like the true peasant that i am

[@mr6johnclark]

NOW you get the idea where they got the idea of John Wicks Somolier and Tailor.

[@zzp1]

Today, Purdey is probably the best gun to get. I have no idea what H&H is doing at present as they closed their premises in the UK. However, keep in mind that their prices are staggering.

[@joelhall5124]

Don't forget Boss, Longthorne, etc. Lots of fine gun makers around.

[@Malama_Ki]

Rick from Pawn Stars: “I’ll give you $500, that’s the best I can do, not a penny more. I have to make some profit.”