Gun Gripes Episode 50: "Gun Shop Commandos"

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[@realshaolinprince]

I bought my wife (5'2, 100 lbs) a .38 Smith & Wesson hammerless revolver she wanted a couple years ago for concealed carry. The gun shop commando behind the counter tried getting my wife to buy a full sized 1911 .45.......Great video.

[@Grubbyalien]

it's all about the money to most. they don't care if someone gets hurt. it's just silly.

[@johnaranjo6354]

thats because a 1911 is more expensive

[@tawhneebaby]

I would have rathered a full size weapon over a tiny .38. I now have an xd compact 45 and feel less of the recoil than the .38 regarding that I have fired in the past just because I can grip it better.

[@grizzskoalcope]

+Shane's World a full size 1911 is easy to handle because of the size and weight. my 130lb 5 5 fiancee loves shooting it. however its obviously to big for her to carry. but the gun shop was trying to upsell you on a more expensive gun

[@pz_gamers4785]

+tawhneebaby only a .45? Try a S&W .500

[@JR113FTW]

"whats he gonna hunt bears in the river?!" *belly smack* I lost my shit hahaha

[@asdfjkl74able]

the belly petting killed me the entire video

[@Lorcat02]

+JR_113 i read this comment before the video started. i lost my shit too

[@Silo1121]

+JR_113 LMAO, i'm dying and even rewatched it. Right at 2:12 with the belly slap, I knew I had to pause the video and go into the comments to look for a reference.

[@austincutty4548]

I lost my shit when I read your comment that said I lost my shit

[@TedSpacey]

Bears in Riverdale

[@calebwhittington3749]

There will always be know-it-alls on both sides of the counter.

[@johnnytoobad2979]

Best comment here. 100% factual

[@Boringunguy]

And Eric is one of the worst

[@DLN-ix6vf]

@@Boringunguy Thank you !

[@rudyeckert]

From my experience the real gun shop commandos are the ones behind the counter.....

[@jackiedevito9201]

+Rudy Eckert Exactly. I've had guns in my hand since I was 4 years old, I've been in the military, I've trained with just about every firearm that I could get my hands on ...I've been in combat, whatever, not bragging, just very familiar with guns as is just about EVERYONE, not a big deal, but my point is ...My business had a really good week and I had about $2K or 3K to blow on some toys, certainly didn't NEED anything, but I did want to spend some money, I'm not a cop or a Navy SEAL and I don't need or use guns as part of my job, the most I use certain guns for is home defense, and I was mostly looking for another gun to add to my collection, everything looked great, I didn't know if I wanted to blow $3K or just spend $300, didn't know if I wanted a pink gun for my wife or a custom AR for myself, a .380 or a .338 Lapua, and a couple salesmen kept pulling conversation from me, I didn't even WANT to talk but I didn't want to be rude either, to me some of the salesmen looked like kids with their 1st real job, some even right out of the military - anyway, to make a short story long, I was told that I needed to do some research before coming to buy a gun, then he started questioning me about my military service but not like he was interested, more like he wanted to "catch" me in a lie, that stolen valor shit is really going to everyone's head lately, etc... YOUR JOB IS TO SELL ME WHATEVER I WANT, IT'S MY MONEY AND YOU ARE AN EMPLOYEE! If I want to buy 5 pink guns and wear them across my neck like a necklace, that's what I'll fucking do! Just because someone WORKS behind a counter doesn't make them an expert, and if they are an expert good for them WHO THE HELL CARES? It's not exactly like being a doctor! It's not exactly HARD to become an expert when it comes to firearms and optics. Everyone needs to get off their high horses, especially the tactically retarded that act like they are God's gift to the tactical world, it's just guns not the meaning of life itself ...when I want someone's opinion, I'll ask for it, and generally, the only people worth listening to are the one's that aren't so desperate to prove to everyone how much they know ...I can usually tell instantly, the quiet ones, not trying to convince themselves by convincing others, they don't just give their experience away like verbal vomit - they wait for someone to respectfully ask them for advice before just giving it up as if it had no value ...There really shouldn't be any issue at all! It doesn't matter who knows more about what, I'm there to buy a gun, and they are there to sell me a gun! If there is ever a problem, it can ONLY be coming from BEHIND the counter!

[@confuciussay1603]

+Rudy Eckert True,it's not like you need to go through extensive classes and training to work at a gun shop.

[@mracoker]

Jackie DeVito what's your business and what did you end up buying?

[@joelancon7231]

Rudy Eckert or people with training i heard one guy say there's not much difference between 30 carbine and 357magnum...im just like would you like for me to shoot you with those two rounds and if you survive you can tell me the difference

[@mackenzieross1837]

Rudy Eckert "can I see that" *picks up hipoint. "Oh it's a great shooter made in America" just tryna sell sell sell

[@goforbenja7409]

Seems to me like any conversation with Mr. Moss would take 2hrs.

[@lanchesterrailfanner266]

+Benjamin King I got to get somewhere quick before I shit in these waders.

[@daskiier]

Joe McElyea I fuckin laughed out loud

[@lanchesterrailfanner266]

It took 4 months for someone to get it, but it was worth it.

[@Rvns556]

Best comment ever 😂

[@koryaiine7393]

😂😂

[@kingqp]

"It was a bl... Young man and his boy." LOL Im just playing hahahaha

[@francoislalande5616]

😂😂😂

[@w23beast32w]

+QpOfDaNorthLV Is that you, Victor Oladipo?

[@kingqp]

+w23beast32w I wish I was getting NBA money.

[@Dyna_Bruh]

That's exactly how it went down though...

[@mobstamaniac]

Aw that's great I went back and checked "It was a.......Young man and his boy"

[@brokebankfishin4839]

Miss you Barry. I remember watching this channel years ago and cherishing the information I learned from Eric, Barry, and Chad. Rest In Peace Barry.

[@kevinwinstonshen]

Many of these "gun shop commandos" are the ones who always insist that a .45 is automatically better than a 9 mm, when this is not the case. The .45 has relative advantages over the 9 mm and the 9 mm has relative advantages over the .45. Regardless, nobody would want to be hit by either a .45 or a 9 mm.

[@losi8ightyew]

I like .40 S&W, a good middle grounds, more power than 9mm but higher cap than a .45 BUT you would NOT catch me jumping for joy to take a 9mm HST to the chest either. Getting shot, is getting shot. Whether its 9mm, .45, .40 etc, all modern ammo is mean stuff.

[@inhumanfilth681]

@@losi8ightyew its actually not a good middle ground. 40 is more powerful than 45 and holds more rounds so no compromise at all :)

[@losi8ightyew]

@@inhumanfilth681 Absolutely true with some good underwood ammo!

[@inhumanfilth681]

@@losi8ightyew actually standard winchester white box cheapo stiff still beats it out

[@treroney4720]

Kevin Shen 9mm is better than 45 in every category

[@kyle87436]

Mr Moss sounds just like the cop from Squidbillies

[@evergreengunnut1621]

DEAD ringer for the Sheriff! HAHAHAHA!!

[@feddyvonwigglestein3481]

LOL holy crap that's insane. He's got a voice doeppelganger.

[@erlycuyler]

Ha! Youre right! How can I assistify....be of assistification? Lolol.

[@colbyperry3325]

Lmfao

[@j.d.salinger3709]

"Early, I'm gonna have to suspend your license." "And I'm gonna have to suspend my taxpayer dollars that pay your piss poor salary."

[@Wheresmy240]

Gotta love those good southern manners. There is something to be said about a man who respects his elders.

[@emmettloori315]

the thing I love about this video, above all, is that they still call him Mr. Moss... I'm from NY and that kind of respect is unseen in most cases.

[@RobertLandrum13]

Funny that I stumble across this video after dealing with that "know it all" on the left. I walked in the store recently knowing exactly what I wanted to buy. I've bought from Moss 2 previous times, both with Barry, and the transactions went great. So I walked around and found the firearm I wanted "used". A S&W 40. I asked to see it and was responded with a condescending "Why do you wanna see that?" I responded with "I want a 40cal to keep beside my bed." The condescending yet again response I was given was "40cal has no more stopping power than a 9mm". He then proceeds to try and sell me on a 9mm from a manufacture I wasn't familiar with at a price out of my established range. I looked around for other options being that he was pushing me away from what I was originally seeking. Keep in mind the firearm I wanted is a well established firearm for self defense. Great reviews across the board. So, after looking around I tell him that I wanted to purchase the used S&W. I asked him if the price was set in stone and he replied "well, with tax of course". The msrp in every gun store was 20% below their used price. Academy had it for almost 25% below their used price and after showing him this, he responded with some bullshit response of how they purchase guns and blah blah blah and Academy can do this and blah blah blah. I've never had a business push a customer with cash in hand right out the door. I walked to the other side of the shop to see if I could find anything to make my trip worthwhile and while checking my voicemail, another employee told me "no phones in the store". At that point I knew it was time to leave. I called Academy, drove several miles down 75 and bought my firearm brand new for almost 25% below Moss's used asking price for a firearm with significant use. Never again will I deal with this pompous ass if I ever decide to step foot back into the store. Do your research and shopping around locally before you make your purchase at Moss because you might overpay significantly.

[@bodazaphfa]

Long Schnozzed Tribesman what references and actual evidence do you have to back up these claims?

[@darksu6947]

@Phillipenis Barbalooch Are you serious?

[@michaell397]

@@bodazaphfa This is not a courtroom. No evidence needed. GRRRRRR!!! KnifeMaker

[@Myoron]

11 months pregnant is the worst kind of pregnant

[@bleaumi9391]

Google is your friend. Best check those world records...

[@chriscosby51]

KZbin commenters seeking attention are the worst kind of commenters.

[@arizonatea3734]

Colin Kelly let's make it 5.

[@spcandy333]

I feel that pregnant right now, I'm cranking a big chipotle one out 👍🏻

[@garyK.45ACP]

Because it means you are married to a hippopotamus.

[@arudd909]

I had a great time at a local gun store yesterday. I explained to the employee that I wanted to buy my first rifle and that I was planning on saving up for it and he ended up giving me 45min of his time and gave me about 6 or 7 different ar's to hold some ak's and a few m1a's all knowing I wasn't going to purchase anything that day. Definitely going to go with one of the guns he showed me.

[@danwingo7512]

I agree 100% on training and practicing with a self-defense weapon. I had a friend and neighbor back in the 80's who went to the range with me one day. He told me he bought a snub-nose 38 for protection, and it had been in a bed side table draw ever since. I asked if he had practiced any with it, he said no it's brand new. I told him to bring it next time and he did. He loaded it, took aim and nothing happened, he pulled the trigger over and over. I checked the pistol and the firing pin was broken. He had this in a drawer as a self defense weapon for 3 years.I shudder to think what would have happened if they had a home invasion during that time.

[@jerryseinfeld1345]

Him or his wife, or the gun store.... Dry fired the ever loving hell out of it, no doubt.

[@normcullen4857]

As a non-law enforcement customer of a gun shop, I have a Gun Gripe to share, In most gun shops I frequent, the establishment there are very biased towards their law enforcement customers. I get this, I understand completely, I would do the same. My gripe is, why do these establishments commonly treat other customers like Shit ? If they don't want our business just say so !

[@mfennroberts]

@Long Schnozzed Tribesman Not all of them...😉

[@privateuser7]

The gun shop I go to don't like cops and neither do i

[@Mjdeben]

Just go somewhere else. If there is nowhere else, buy online and ship to an ffl.

[@thethatthisguy1110]

@@privateuser7 I’d love to shop there!

[@jaybot7813]

Unacceptable

[@johnalbers6422]

He's right about the color. So much so that my local gun shop was offering a brand new Glock 17 at a cut rate because it was in green instead of the standard black. Heck, color isn't the reason I want a firearm, so I snapped it up and it's been the most comfortable firing piece I've ever owned.

[@tim7325]

Racist gun shop owners! The green gun needs a good home too.

[@jakelee6546]

16 year old here and love what youre doing for the gun community. ive learned many things from your channel and your videos are always interesting. RIP Barry.

[@Lostsouls5557]

Bet you own a few guns now lil man

[@rhinoragni8349]

I love how honest and straight forward you guys are. Thanks for dropping so much knowledge. Rest In Peace Barry.

[@Philipsimojo]

$1,000 says Mr. .44 magnum had a hidden agenda to end up getting a gun for himself. I couldn't imagine my fiance trying to even fit a fo' fo' in her hand, much less firing one!

[@damiion666]

Lol I did the same to my 18 y/o son...I told him he should buy his first AR15 to get him accustomed to the platform since he's going to basic this summer. I will take care of it and keep it in my safe for him until he comes back home on leave ;)

[@Philipsimojo]

lol... well played! Best of luck to your son., and God bless!

[@phannypack3951]

damiion666 l-l-liar

[@FurnishedIgloo]

so, uh you have my name lol

[@michaell397]

@@damiion666 Sneaky Bastid! ;

[@joemo1033]

I love how the boss shows up, and now everyone has a Moss shirt on. Awesome vid. Listening to old guys talk shop is great!!!

[@xaviers7154]

Lol didn't even notice the shirts!!! Hahaha so true xD

[@sunnyvale4088]

lol good catch

[@cdreiman07]

its always nice to see honest people who actually want you to help their customers instead of taking money from ppl who don't know any better.

[@MegaBait1616]

The "Golden Age" of I8888 n Moss Pawn..........RIP Barry.

[@TheJHMAN1]

I worked the gun counter in Alaska years ago and had a customer who wanted a all around rifle for hunting. I showed him 30-06, 300 WIN mag and others large caliber guns. A young idiot came up and started telling him he needed a 223 because the Hydrostatic shock it creates kills every thing. I told the first customer to ask anyone else in other stores then make his decision. Being nice to customers can a real pain at times.

[@Speer788]

. 30-06 is a overall big calibre for large game. I have a Winchester 70 myself and I think you recommended good ones. 7,92 Mauser and 45-70 are great as well smongst others

[@letsdothis9063]

Like a high powered rifle doesn't cause hydrostatic shock. Lol He probably took a small bit of a coherent conversation and passed that small statement off as knowledge.

[@DtothaACE]

I will make one of my bucket list items to pay a visit to you gentlemen, RIP Barry Elliot. You men have guided me more than I can express in words. Started watching you when I was 19, now im 22. Keep doing a service to Americans who need it, :)

[@theabyss3386]

Now you’re 29, how’s life?

[@679iceman]

R.i.p Berry....you will be missed in the community. I really don't want the gun gripes to go...it will be missed too but I understand.

[@sludge4125]

I think Barry covered them all. :)

[@russor22]

Some cops are so clueless about firearms its amazing how theyre even allowed to carry....and veterans for that matter........most people assume theyre automatic experts

[@max796428]

I'm a veteran myself and I wholeheartedly agree with you. 95% of the military is ignorant when it comes to firearms. It wasn't until I got out and did my own research and talked to people who knew a thing or two, is when I was enlightened as far as caliber, weapon platforms etc. Also fun story. I was talking with a Sheriffs deputy and asked this person what they carry as a sidearm (on this deputy's hip was a Glock 21 Gen 4) and they said, "I don't know, a 9mm of some sort I believe". This deputy was also anti-CC and didn't understand why people want to carry a firearm for self defense....

[@tim7325]

@@max796428 I saw a Sergeant (e-5) try to load an M-4 with the magazine upside down at PLDC (NCO School). Good times.

[@camshaftshaft2711]

I work at a shooting range in Canada and the police are the most unsafe when it comes to keeping a muzzle in a safe direction and if you go look at their targets after they leave they can’t hit shit lmao !

[@sludge4125]

Not only that, but way too many are clueless about gun safety, too.

[@JettBlast]

@@camshaftshaft2711 seen that too many times....

[@contentinGA]

I glad to see an owner that let's his employees voice their gripes and stands by what they say. Let's you get it out their to help others but also so they don't hold it in only to take it out on another customer. Need more owner's like this...Great video!

[@coolkade3410]

I am almost 12 and love learning about firearms l learn something new every day from videos online especially yours

[@ramboxlegacy14]

Who’s watching in 2025? I remember watching this video the week it came out. RIP Barry. He was very influential in my gun hobby

[@TheKentuckyPatriot]

11 months pregnant hahahahaha Barry is hilarious!

[@231mac]

Was unfortunately. He passed away.

[@biffjohnson7107]

Regardless of the “advertising”, I still think it’s SUPER cool that Mr. Moss let’s yous guys film videos in the store. I have liked every video I have watched. Thank you, Gentlemen! 🇺🇸

[@scremblodgor]

Mr. Moss is the sheriff from Squidbillies.

[@chatanaya1]

IS HE REALLY?

[@dgilly6704]

Oh my god dude . You're right hahahaha

[@checkout982003]

I've experienced the gun shop know it alls from behind the counter. I was in the middle of waiting for my background check for my Glock 23C that I just purchased and I asked the salesman that sold it to me if he had any .40 S&W. Since I JUST purchased a Glock 23, what do you think the assumption would be for that question? Am I asking for ammo or for another .40 S&W handgun? He put a smirk on his face and said do you mean .40 S&W ammo? If the serial number wasn't already attached to my name per the background check, I would have walked away. I just bought a handgun of the .40 S&W caliber and I told him earlier that it was my first of the caliber. How is he going to turn around and act like an ass when I just bought a $600 handgun from him?

[@borel2016]

I'm the dude who comes in and asks like 18 trillion questions

[@tombogaert1015]

borel2016 better ask and get informed,then be a know it all tough guy.... ask all you want....no such thing as too much knowledge.

[@armstrong2052]

borel2016 ain't nothing wrong with questions man. I've avoided a lot of headaches that way. but I take everything with a grain of salt.🖖

[@joshluedtke5739]

borel2016 I usually come in knowing exactly what I want because I usually look at it for 6 months

[@BNOFFICALL]

I'm the same exact way and I usually end up friends with the shop I love learning about new guns.

[@Sobriety5424]

And not buy anything

[@fyrmedik51]

one of the most well educated and non judgemental episodes I've ever seen on anything that has to do with firearms thank you for being so honest

[@KatotownUSA]

Mr. Moss seems like an awesome guy. what a great guy to work for

[@dnakase]

I second that.

[@jacobwarder6135]

Sorry guys I can't watch your videos anymore, my cop buddy told me I shouldn't.

[@darthmusturd9526]

hahahahahahahahhahahahhahahahahhahaahhahahahahahhahhahaahhahhahhahahahha

[@zachwulf-americanpatriot5015]

My mom asked why i watch this evil stuff. I keep trying to tell her its not

[@cherther13]

And your reason for posting….@ jacobwarder6135

[@lancegoodthrust7819]

My 1st pistol was a Dan Wesson 44 Mag with an 8 inch magna-ported barrel which I still love dearly. I bought that thing within a week after my 21st birthday with money I had been saving for months but think I would have gotten more use out of a Baretta 9mm. Live and learn young man.

[@kyle18934]

my first pistol was a canik tp9 da in 9mm. great gun, I'm now looking at going to a 10mm. my first rifle was a 30.06 because my grandpa had a 30.06. in the 12 years that I have had it I think I've shot 60 rounds through it. it's just not the best gun to start on at 15. if I have a kid, for their first large rifle I'd recommend the 243 or creedmoor, the recoil is so much less, and much more fun for the shoulder 😂. if they need something bigger my trusty lightweight 06 is in the safe for them.

[@76SRV190]

I always tell someone to get a .38spl, or .357mag revolver for their first SD weapon. They take the least amount of training to operate, and can be very accurate and deadly when used correctly with the correct ammo.

[@rickstewart1904]

I agree with you Kevin. If you buy a .357, you can purchase more varieties of ammo.

[@nelsonstephen20]

IV8888 is definitely the only channel who gives a number for people to call so they can answer questions. even though its also a business promotion, its cool that they communicate with the community and their fans. and always super awesome videos.

[@Watch_over_us]

gun know-it-alls - okay every shop owner ever

[@starxlord9856]

Love watching these older videos you can really see the impression berry left on the guys. God rest his soul

[@Landlord_Tipper]

I've been working at a Gun shop for about a month now, and from what I've experienced so far this is 100% spot on.

[@biboKralle]

:D The belly smack was awesome! Cool boss!! ;)

[@corriedunstan2668]

Oh Barry we do miss you dearly buddy, hope ure sleeping nicely lots of love from the uk 😰😰

[@ZRock7771]

I'm a tractor salesman and I completely understand everything your saying, from talking to ppl for hours just to have someone or somthing else change their mind in a instant, to the one friend they brought with them who has no idea what he's talking about

[@SeaCatFl]

LOLOLOL Lord save me from the Commandos. I recently purchased a Mauser for hunting. As I was checking over a stack of them a guy walks up and starts telling me how they are useless for hunting because they don't have the power to drop anything larger than a Ground Hog. I smiled at him and told him to do some reading before talking to anyone older than ten.

[@toddboone333]

I wish Mr Moss would read me stories every night as I went to sleep.

[@michaelanderson1859]

I was fortunate to go to an old fashioned gun shop for my first firearm with very helpful staff. I kept an open mind, listened to their advice, and they listened to me. I got a Mossberg Maverick, later got a Glock 22, and a Keltec sub 2000. They were also awesome when I brought my friends little boys age 7-4 .

[@RedwallWarlordsVids]

My local shop is defiantly a far cry from yours. I've bought 2 rifles and a shotgun from them and not once did I hear any kind of sales pitch, advice, or recommendations. I just went in, picked out what I wanted, filled out the paper work, paid them, and walked out. I'm not really complaining because I'm generally satisfied with my purchases but still, I didn't know for sure exactly what I wanted when I went in there. I could have easily ended up with a purchase that I would later come to regret.

[@PlanetDip]

i like that kind of shop

[@MrZacfisher]

Ryan E. me 2, do your own research, i research any gun im buying thoroughly, get personal exp. from forums, video reviews, read reviews. i get as much information, think about it, and make my mind up, so i know what i want.

[@ForgeofSouls]

2:11 signature belly slap, hahaha this episode made my day.

[@leighbarton7064]

Guys , my ex wife was 4 foot 8 inches tall and 98 pounds soaking wet with her parachute on. I took her into a pawn shop to get her a handgun that she would be comfortable with. It turned out to be an exercise in fitting the weapon to her. Her hands were so small that the only available handgun for her was a Charter arms .44 snub. It became noticeable when she tried to fire my DWA .357. She kept it under her pillow the entire time we were married. And I made her fire a hundred rounds at a range with it before I was comfortable with it. And I'm enjoying your videos. Useful information.

[@shananagans5]

I am a woman & I hate to say this but lots of women are fickle about buying a gun. I have been shooting for 30+ years & I collect, mostly rifles but I have several handguns too. Anyways, I know most of the local dealers & we will chat for a while every time I go in. On several occasions I have been chatting with someone & another female customer will ask me what I think about something, just out of the blue. It's like they see me talking with the owner or a sales guy & assume I know what I am talking about & they want my input. That has happened several times. I have taught many women how to shoot so I do know some about it but they don't know that when they ask my opinion. One time a woman was there with her husband. They were looking at small 9mm carry guns. She asked my opinion & I asked what they wanted it for (home defense & target/fun) so I suggested a full sized handgun & explained the equal & opposite reaction thing & that a full sized gun is easier to handle & more fun to shoot if you don't need to CC it. Long story short, I ended up hijacking the sales guy's customer.(not intentionally, she just started ignoring him) The shop owner was watching & he kept smiling at me. He thought it was hilarious. Anyways, she ended up buying a used Inox Beretta, ear protection, cleaning equipment, ammo & everything to get started. After they paid & walked out we all started laughing & the shop owner handed me 2 boxes of 9mm & said it was my commission. It's odd how some people decide who they trust & will take advice from. For some people it's the shop staff, for some it's their "cop buddy", for her, i think she was simply more comfortable talking to another woman. Just a funny story. :)

[@Rohirn]

my kind of women i need to find one like you that wants to live either in the pnw or alaska

[@kyliedodsworth5408]

shananagans5 Andrew Dods : Sounds like you did a good job ! Just like the women who now work in car dealerships selling cars to other women ..

[@ricksmith2836]

shananagans5 I was thinking about that when I watched the video. It wouldn't hurt to have a woman on the staff. Might be hard to find and there might be a woman that would prefer a man but it wouldn't hurt. If a woman goes to a gynecologist does she want a man or a woman?

[@shananagans5]

rick smith Personally, I don't care but some women certainly have a preference one way or another.

[@Creep.Bratton]

@@shananagans5 yeaah that's right.. Bring me a beer now

[@megasif]

When I go get a gun, you can't convince me otherwise. I know exactly what I want. In fact, I will only order new.

[@alex.4753]

Thanks guys this is one of the videos that's good evidence and you guys are living proof that customer service isn't dead

[@NotAltergeist]

One time a guy behind a counter told me lever actions were single shot, I had to show him how a tube mag worked, I'm 17..

[@chenlankapulangames1990]

Technically every guns a single shot. You always have too put in another round

[@thatguy4087]

You do? I just pull the trigger again

[@killercatapiller]

Gun buyer gripe: why is a gun store the only place you can't browse without buying.

[@LordZoth6292]

Sounds like youre going to the wrong place or feel bad. They said they have people come in 2 or 3 times before they make the purchase.

[@jasonweishaupt1828]

We always recommend a basic handgun safety course with shooting qualification. We had them shoot 4” .38 Spls with 100gr wadcutters. We also recommended that their first gun be a .22 if they were super new and uncomfortable. If they wanted to go one notch higher we recommended 9mm or .38. We also recommended monthly dryfire and live fire practice and a home defense or concealed carry course.

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

I have found in my life that there are a group of dudes who are know it all’s. I’ve found them with guns, guitars, cars, computers and on and on and on.

[@Tonymontanayayo]

Like Steven Seagal?

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

@@Tonymontanayayo exactly!

[@beanerflowers09]

2:09 Mr.Moss funny as hell

[@TheHikingLion]

Bears!

[@carlkamuti]

I really admire Iraqveteran for keeping his middle of the road position in this video. It would have been so easy to drown in the flood of casual misogyny but he kept himself afloat. Good work.

[@johnscreekmark]

Moss Pawn & Gun is a great place! Great advice, inventory and gunsmithing. These guys know their stuff! PS: RIP Barry

[@russellmcdonald6033]

The cop buddies badge DOES NOT MAKE HIM AN EXPERT. Oh that made me laugh lol "let me ask my cop buddy"

[@uria711]

Ya lol i have a buddy in the army and he was/is no expert. He told me a 22 was just as good for self defense as any other gun. And he didnt even know how to load his mosin nagant

[@george50]

And A salesperson at A gun shop is not always an expert either.

[@russellmcdonald6033]

A 22 is perfect for defence Eric and Chad have a video that shows they are still very lethal at 100 yards you use what you have or can afford

[@johnnymossville]

I was in a shop once and one those guys came in. He was aiming rifles at people in the shop. Craziest thing I ever saw.

[@frankinjeep1194]

My wife went to a gun shop and the guy behind the counter refused to sell her a colt 1911 45acp because she was a woman WTF ! She has been shooting since she was 8 and owns a S&W 500 needless to say he never got her bisnes again.

[@dummgelauft]

Yup. No bisnes for such a bisnes

[@skycorrigan6511]

Bisnes

[@Creep.Bratton]

I stand for him cause she better take care of her cooking bisnes

[@Mike242]

In my local pawn shop (not gunshop) there were a couple handguns and rifles there that were completely underpriced and they didnt even have the right name for them! So, i ended up buying a German k98 for $100, a ak74 for $700, and a Smith & Wesson M&P .40 for $150!

[@kyle18934]

Holy cow! what a bargain!

[@MrVelnicasal]

OMG!!!... its going to be 5 years of this video... and "BARRY" says"... she needs a gun she can handle with stoping power... the right gun... for the right people... thank you guys... and Barry... i'll se you soon brother...

[@kingult]

I'm a big guy with a pretty strong grip and I still prefer 9mm over larger calibers (okay, maybe it's just because 9mm ammo is a bit cheaper)

[@damionchrist]

Joseph Rivers - I’m a big guy too and I prefer 44 special rounds myself!

[@spcandy333]

Joseph Rivers i used to be a big guy then I found the best weight loss program. Get hyperthyroidism. It's great.

[@Dan-oz4qb]

Proper technique and shot placement are more important than caliber. Of course, if a person can handle the larger weapon/calibre and still be accurate in a self defense situation bigger would be better if you need it.

[@benjaminwhedbee580]

I alternate between 3 different carry guns. Most commin is a 9mm, then my .45 then a .357 magnum revolver

[@sluggak1363]

It aint like your shooting 25 or 32 9mm will kill u easy and for people who talk shit why shoot 5.56 i own 45 acp ar 15 and soon ak47 shoot what u prefer no ones gonna play robocop with u

[@73h73373r357]

I'm a little late, but Mr. Moss should make some more appearances!

[@jakeburghardt2157]

Yeah, he definitely should

[@pureamerican1515]

+Jacob Bauer Yes he should

[@overcastandhaze]

Agreed.

[@Dyna_Bruh]

He can't . He's dead. Only making appearances in heaven now, folks..

[@pureamerican1515]

:-(

[@shevchenko7cfc941]

Love going back and watching the old Barry episodes

[@scrmngchicken403]

There's also the flip side to it. I walked into my LGS, been going there for a while. I walked in and wanted a specific pistol. A new guy, as I was speaking what I wanted and why, opened the case and plopped down two pistols that I didn't want, and said, "You want one of these." No, I wanted what I wanted. Shop owner walked up, told me he didn't have what I wanted in stock, but was happy to get it in. I now have it in my possession. My gripe? Gun shop snobs telling me what I REALLY wanted even though I knew what I wanted.

[@TheGrimlok]

I sell guns in a retail store. One day I came back from lunch to hear one of my managers trying to sell a Glock to someone. I hear him tell them that after firing each round that the gas comes back and goes down into the magazine to force the next round straight up and then into the chamber. And because of this gas cycling operation there was no need for a feed ramp on Glocks.

[@uria711]

WWWWOOOOOWWWWW THATS RIDICULOUS

[@michaell397]

Say What??? 8( KnifeMaker

[@garyhedrick9498]

So true guys, I bought a 96a1 Beretta and before I went to the range I noticed it was a little rough loading the magazines, the rounds were not coming up to the seated position when flicking them out manually.I then loaded it in the gun to rack them through, with my decocker on for safety,and they jammed. I was not riding the slide. I then took it back to my trusty gun shop and they in turn sent the magazines back to Beretta. If I would have relied on the gun for self defence before getting to train with it I probably would have been in a very hairy situation.

[@Cherokie89]

Step one, convince wife to buy big gun you love. Step two, wife shoots it and hates the thing because its too big/powerful/recoil happy. Step three, apologize and trade her one of yours that you don't like (but that works very reliably).

[@frugalprepper]

I have seen plenty of problems the other way around to with people behind the counter in gun shops giving horrible advice and not being helpful at all.

[@mattwalters6834]

FrugalPrepper's Garage & Garden I’ve seen both.

[@thetruth1862]

I love these guys practical information, not all tactical talking , they are super knowledgeable, and down to earth, I would buy a firearm from any of you guys keep up the good work , Thanks from a 2nd amendment enforcer from East Tennessee

[@warywolfen]

For a first handgun, I would recommend a .357 Mag. You can start out practicing with .38 Spl 148 gr. wadcutters, which don't kick much more than a .22. Then, you move on to .the .38 standard velocity, then +P rounds, and finally, full charge .357s. Everything fom target shooting, to defense & medium game......how can you ask for more?

[@jennoscura2381]

+Clyde Wary I am a fan of a 22 as a first gun. A 22 rifle is a good thing for anyone to have anyway. But as a first gun it gives you something easy to handle. The ammo is cheaper which allows you practice more. Once you are more educated on guns you can go from there. For a first handgun it really depends on what they want it for. If it's for defensive use; go with whatever you can handle that still packs a punch. The downside to a 357 revolver is that they are beefier than a 38 special. For some people a lighter gun might be in order.

[@spcandy333]

10mm or bust.

[@diverguy2583]

I had the opposite happen to me. My wife had it in her head that she needed a Bersa Thunder .380, i repeatedly told her to rent and shoot it first, i came home from work and she'd already bought it, she shot it once and didn't like it, now i have a Bersa Thunder sitting in my safe.

[@JustSumGuy01]

Just sell it. Even thought you won't get the full amount back. It's better than taking up space.

[@TheTibMutant]

2:28 homie in the back looking down at himself then laughing made my entire day brighten up.

[@StormAngelWolf]

Just liking the vids with Barry I missed. Hope you're smiling down on us old man.

[@darynm1679]

I taught scuba diving for 12 years. I used to have to send husbands and boy friends away because they would keep interfering.

[@xxasy6027]

Hey thank you guys for being real and having a sense of humility regarding firearms. I appreciate your honesty, really.

[@tjp5295]

“I had this young man and his boy come in...........he was, I reckon, looking for a gun......I was with him for two hours......his boy was.....he knew more than......I loved that little guy......I was with him for two hours.......and boy.......I forgot what we were talking about.

[@CarbonGlassMan]

I like guns.

[@SUBARCTICPSYCHO]

+GunsNpolitics I can see.

[@tristandoby9257]

Good

[@overcastandhaze]

Very nice.

[@spcandy333]

sk8b!t hehe

[@badboybootz8]

I like titties.

[@diehardoutdoors]

0:00 he shakes everyone’s hand then says welcome back lol

[@joaoglucena]

"I'm not gonna mention any names..." well... I will. Taurus.

[@ericvantassell6809]

Cool to see Mr. Moss. Everybody knows the best home defense gun is .338 LM. That way you can defend your home from a secure position a mile away on the next ridge

[@j.danaclark89]

my wife was listening while I was watching, the look on her face at some of your stories was priceless. I love your videos!

[@smokingunclefrank6037]

Can't own a gun but I really enjoy your gun gripes

[@pinkhead6857890]

Take the black powder pill. Buy a Sharps carbine and two 1858 army remingtons.

[@smokingunclefrank6037]

@@pinkhead6857890 Yep I've considered doing just that but it's not all that easy here in Illinois, but I am getting a hi- power PCP for home defense thanks for the reply and someday I will get just what you recommend in Illinois black powder has to go through an FFL and correct me if I'm wrong, but the FFL would require me to have a FY card ti pick it up

[@slayerfan209]

@@smokingunclefrank6037I don’t know about your state but almost everywhere you can buy a black powder rifle/pistol online and have it shipped to your doorstep no background check required. They even make 6 shot, single action black powder revolvers that aren’t considered firearms

[@smokingunclefrank6037]

@@slayerfan209 Not in Illinois I checked they have to go through an FFL dealer

[@wattersonoutdoors4362]

i took my buddy to a gunstore and they kept trying to rip him off. i had to keep intervening because they were taking advantage of him. sometimes y'all are the commandos

[@colegilliam2379]

Watterson Outdoors yeah its always SOMEONE thats a gunshop commando. They even told stories of the gun store workers being dumbasses

[@chadm6981]

Talking about academy, in there several months ago browsing around. Went to the gun counter and asked if they had any mossberg 590s in. Counter gun guy said oh your looking for a semiauto shotgun? No I said it is a pump action. He then proceed to point to a semiauto and said no a 590 is like this. I just walked away, since I only carried a Mossberg 590 for 2 and a half months in Haiti. Ended up going to gunbroker and getting a great deal on what I was looking for in the first place.

[@MrMrsregor]

i do not "look like a gun guy", but i own more guns than most people. and i cant stand when someone asks what about a gun that i own and then tells me that i am wrong one is a s&w 6906, i have had gun salesman and old men tell me that i am talking about s&w 5906, and there is no 6906..... another is the Remington 700 (270 win. lefty) with a removable mag, i was told they dont make that with a removable mag. but i own one, hehe

[@greasyt9400]

I'm fairly certain the M24 is box-magged. That's just the old military rem 700 boltgun that the m40 replaced.

[@junkie_cosmonaut9622]

Me and my woman were talking about guns and I recommended a 9mm to her and she says "no I want a .45" and that's when I knew she's perfect for ne

[@Enes-wj5xq]

13:48 after all those years people though someone fart, but in fact it was the sound of moving a chair or table.

[@franklinblankenship8991]

is that guy the sheriff from squid billies?

[@Dyna_Bruh]

YES IT IS....life is so absurd..

[@thegreatbaertino]

holy shit!

[@sclwa85]

Well, he is from Georgia.

[@martyjean]

I thought that too, but the sheriff's voice is slightly higher pitch.

[@martyjean]

I thought that too, but the sheriff's voice is slightly higher pitch.

[@johnchetcuti9960]

You guys kick ass. Great information! Keep up the videos please. John Seattle, WA

[@devinpetersen2387]

I may be a know it all on guns but i learned through peoples experiences and science if i am not educated i will listen and learn from people who have been around the milled block. But i have had horrible experiences at gun stores from people not wanting to talk at to people telling you what you "need" to just overall being rude. I enjoy going to pawn gun shops my experience has always been a good happy one.

[@ghostshadow9046]

I've seen a gun shop employee tell someone that any shotgun can fire a 3" mag shell and it was totally safe to fire slugs out of a full choke and that it would improve accuracy. Walmart sold a lever action rifle in 357 to a 20 year old then refused to sell him any ammo for it or tell him that other shops in area also would not sell him any ammo.

[@abolishguncontrollaws5689]

Full chokes and slugs are fine. Slugs are a smaller diameter than chokes.

[@majinkaos]

The ammo thing is absolutely true too

[@jakeydoo121]

I didn't know pants went up that high

[@ZacHawkins42]

James I Funny how a belt works, isn't it?

[@billk5296]

There are three phases to a man’s life. Phase 1: Youth. Belt buckle faces straight forward. Phase 2: Middle age. Belt buckle slides under belly, pointing down. In severe cases, buckle can point back at the owner. Phase 3: Old age, aka IDGAF. Belt slides up over belly, buckle pointing proudly skyward. See also Sansabelt slacks.