Clint Smith FORCES me to shoot old guns

[@krazylarry]

Clint Smith is a national treasure.

[@Liquorfellers]

You absolutely stole my comment! He should be protected at all costs!

[@kenlansing1216]

Clintlock.

[@Whitpusmc]

Agreed. I really regret that I doubt I will ever get the opportunity to train with him.

[@marcusg8419]

If anyone should be made into a "Cortana" AI for future training, it's Clint Smith.

[@Ciagrassyknoll]

Big facts

[@literallyshaking8019]

Normally I would say: “Protect Clint Smith at all costs” but I’m pretty sure he can do a better job of that on his own than we could.

[@3nertia]

Clint Smith is one of the few dudes where I'd feel sorry for the Grim Reaper when he comes for Clint ...

[@trexfighterpilot]

You can hear the genuine exuberance in Clint's voice as he's able to pass on his knowledge to another person. Like a father teaching his son.

[@LN997-i8x]

I love how engaging he is. He demands your attention, perhaps a bit brusquely, but is always respectful of it.

[@shaggyrebel8737]

This is the way.

[@MaxwellAerialPhotography]

you gon learn today sonny

[@ptoering18]

This may be my favorite video ever. Not only do I love old guns, seeing James uncomfortable and Clint enjoying it is amazing

[@sheepsfoot2]

I liked James comment " the first one looks like it was made in prison lol . .. and had a soft spot for the 2nd one > 45/70 Springfield trapdoor ! That's a gun well worth having in the gun safe great calibre , very historic to American wild west and a lot of fun to shoot !

[@schizosaint777]

I think Clint is extremely misunderstood. I have seen people say he is rude and mean, he’s absolutely not. He’s just old school, he seems like one of the most caring men I have ever seen. He wants you to learn, improve, and be better. He would be the best grandpa anyone could ask for. Clint rules

[@nataliedeyton6829]

Anyone who thinks Clint is “rude and mean” is just a pussie and didn’t have a dad that smacked them in the back of the head when they were being stupid 😂

[@RicArmstrong]

Yes, he's very direct. But he does it in a respectable manner. You can tell he cares about teaching someone correctly.

[@Kelly-oq9nh]

When others are speaking he listens intently looking directly at them. Old school is bullseye.

[@citizenoftheninthdivision]

I'd rather be a good man than "nice guy" any day.

[@2AToday]

Very well said

[@MrSumGuns]

It's awesome that Clint is giving James a history lesson on old firearms. We should never forget how firearms evolved through history. Great video!

[@TheSulross]

what a nice collection of specimens Clint has!

[@generalgrant2003]

Hating old guns is pretty cringe man.

[@roofcake8951]

So is criticizing people's preferences. At the end of the day, he was initially ignorant and ended up kinda enjoying some of the rifles. He learned something. The fact that you can't comprehend that simply by watching is pretty cringe, man.

[@generalgrant2003]

@@roofcake8951 His opinion is wrong.

[@Z3R0NU11]

@@generalgrant2003imagine not understanding James plays a character

[@gennarosavastano9424]

Depends on point of view. I love metal music, but hate old 70s 80s bands style There's no such thing a wrong opinion. Opinions are subjective

[@nandor8639]

That’s James for ya.

[@jackp.richardson6415]

Liking older guns doesn't automatically make you a fudd, it can also mean you appreciate the history & the engineering it took to make incredible tools in the time they were made.

[@kutter_ttl6786]

I own both modern black rifles but also older wood and blued steel rifles and I've never seen gun owners who like old firearms as fudds. To me, fudds are gun owners who are willing to throw other gun owners (mostly those who like black rifles, handguns, etc.) under the bus in order to save THEIR guns.

[@tylerwilliams6022]

​​@@kutter_ttl6786Bingo! As I got older my tastes varied to everything from AKs/ARs to black powder single shots. With my favorites being WWII to Vietnam era small arms, especially sniper rifles. The problem I have is with old world thinking such as "You don't need a semi auto." Or "Only someone who can't shoot accurately would hunt with a semi auto." (Here in PA we are slowly getting into semi auto hunting being allowed). Gun owners should come together as a whole, or they will pick us all off one by one. Just because your field of firearm interest is more widely accepted doesn't mean you can shit on my choices. A muzzle loader isn't any less deadly than the newest popular wiz bang. It's a tool and the outcome is all up to the user.

[@Zundfolge]

Agreed, liking old guns doesn't make you a fudd ... disliking new guns (to the point where you're willing to let the state take them from us) does.

[@leeroykelly781]

@@ZundfolgeAmen

[@Sneedmeister]

who the fuck even cares about being called a "Fudd"? If you care about a name or title being applied to you, you're a child.

[@brivas3343]

Glad to see you expanding your horizons. Post Civil War to WWI was an amazing time firearms-wise. It's probably my favorite firearms era.

[@Railhog2102]

To see muskets being replaced with modern bolt action rifles and machine guns

[@matt291]

Clint is such a wonderful teacher.

[@DeimosPC]

Clint must be easily the most quotable person in the gun community. He's such a legend.

[@daniellong1525]

"yeah well there's a lotta people that got killed" 3:50

[@MrFbgm23]

Clint’s insistence on letting you know he’s not trying to be “bossy” or “ugly” showcases his intense respect for those he’s reaching. He’s sharing knowledge not just tellin it!

[@rhinosauserous]

You can hear in Clint's voice how giddy he is to pass on his knowledge of those older firearms. Just purely awesome.

[@sixgunsymphony7408]

It would be good if these guys would attend the national match at Friendship, Indiana for the National Muzzle Loading Association.

[@sundaystrummer]

Everyone should like this video and Clint is a Great man and friend to you James to share these wonderful firearms and time with you doing something the 2 of you will never forget! Great content and an example what all Free Americans should do in this great country spending quality time with friends and family on the range!!

[@peternorton5648]

James you have to realize this is living history that Clint is putting in your hands. I hope you enjoyed this as much I enjoyed watching. You can hear the pride and enthusiasm Clint has for these firearms. I cannot wait to see part two or however many parts there are after that.

[@squishyfaceguy]

That hat in the thumbnail is iconic. You should wear it every day.

[@lorenbradford]

Like a flamboyant Boy Scout.

[@stumpyduby]

Arby's called they want their hat back

[@EricDaMAJ]

I’m more intrigued by the “No Rucks Given” t-shirt. I think James would half die if he actually had to ruck. And would rather die than try.

[@altblechasyl_cs2093]

Im really shocked... these guns are so iconic, they are a must have to know, especially in the US. 😳 And the gun named an Win 73 was a Marlin, maybe 1881... no Win73 got a side eject.

[@cdsprech]

This is awesome! Can’t wait for part 2. I could listen to Clint all day

[@BlueJayWaters]

Clint is the embodiment of what I loved about serving with Marines. Just a good person with a passion for guns, being good with them, and having the patience to teach you properly to be successful. Every time I see him on this channel I miss being a Corpsman. Can't wait for part 2 broham!

[@Swiftkilling]

"I will always aim low even a low bullet will bounce off the ground and hit the bad guy or throw a rock at him."-Clint Smith 2023.-Fucking Legend.

[@grzegorzbrzeczyszykiewic3338]

funny how in the army, they have the opposite thinking. a bullet that goes too low will just dig into the ground and do nothing to the enemy, but a bullet flying high will zoom past their heads with alot of noise and stop them in their tracks and scrambling for cover out of fear of being hit

[@toomanytododge2594]

These rounds were fat heavy and slow that's exactly what they told the soldiers back in the day if you shoot over there head it's a clean miss if you aim low you literally can skip that bullet and hit the enemy or the guy beside him. It's more of a chance of a hit

[@hunden_ein]

Typical Fudd Lore bullshit Aim low? How about you git guud and actually hit shit.

[@phanthomboy3]

@@grzegorzbrzeczyszykiewic3338Yeah when you can lay down lead like today, just shoot over their heads, but back when every round counts as you can only shoot several a minute, it's got to hit something. Love old guns, it brings things into perspective today.

[@mylesharvey6488]

​@@grzegorzbrzeczyszykiewic3338 combat arms drill teach shoot at the targets jimmy so you can bounce it in.

[@Zay-p5v]

I love that James appreciates him and respects him the way he does Clint is the man and of a fading generation that’s sad to see happening

[@jeramyw]

That Winchester 1873 is actually a Marlin 1894. And 44-40, 38-40, and 32-20 were rifle calibers that fit into a revolver, not the other way around.

[@khylerivera3918]

Yeah that slide action is unmistakable.

[@stumpyduby]

Hot damn, can't wait for the tfb/hickock 45 universe crossover episode

[@GlassJumper]

It's fun watching James pretending like he's not having fun. I know he's stoked lol

[@Noeland]

James is going to be reading about historical arms now. I love how Clint presents a scenario for his students. "A little poop in your drawers." is so effective for removing ego from training.

[@richardwells3030]

Enjoyed the video. Enjoy all the "old guns", too. That lever action 1873 Winchester sure looked like a Marlin to me. All Winchester lever action rifles are top eject. Marlins have a solid top receiver and side eject.

[@cyclingtj]

Glad I'm not the only one to see that. Now I can cancel my eye appointment.

[@millcreekrange]

Yeah, there’s no way that was a 73. Had to of been a Marlin. I own three 73’s.

[@millcreekrange]

Another thing on the Winchester Model 73. It was never a military rifle.

[@viewer762]

That was definitely a modern Marlin 1894, not a Winchester 1873 or a reproduction.

[@mitchelllowden8282]

James I'm not mucha fan of the older guns either but I at least have respect for the elegance of the design and engineering of them because if these guns never existed we might not have all the guns today that you I and others really enjoy shooting.

[@ChefMarcCollins]

Awesome video James. Great to see history being used and explained. You need to do more of these for sure. You can tell Clint is just an excited kid showing off his toys and love for all things firearms related.

[@audikid89]

Clint Smith loves you so much James! He treats you like a grandson, constantly keeping his hands on your shoulder and his finger in your belt to let you know he’s there behind you. What a great man!

[@Badhagis]

Well said...

[@propdoctor21564]

I was thinking the same thing as I watched the video... ❤

[@propdoctor21564]

@ClickOnProfile441 screw off scammer 😡😡

[@johnwesley8327]

Great video. Mr. Smith is a walking dictionary on historical weapons. The year 1873 was an incredible year for the gun industry with Colt's SAA, the Trapdoor model and Sharps buffalo gun, incredible!

[@davidmilisock5200]

Well done can't wait for the next video. The amazing thing is when you dig into the history and realize the 800 to 1,400 yards shots were being made

[@anxioussamurai9017]

I absolutely appreciate older guns and the history that comes with them, but with that comes an even greater appreciation of modern firearms and their ease of use.

[@M0onM0nkey]

EVERY TRUE AMERICAN SECRETLY WISHES CLINT WAS THEIR DAD

[@warrenharrison9490]

🙋

[@warbuzzard7167]

😂🤣😂🤣

[@wehrwxlf]

facts

[@andyrihn1]

Fun fact: automatic pistols, the 9×19mm cartridge, and even the modern box magazine all trace their lineage to Sharps Rifle Company. Hugo Borchardt and James Lee were both employed at Sharps and designed a few single shot rifles. Lee started tinkering with a bolt action rifle with a detachable box magazine he'd invented. That rifle would gradually evolve into the Lee Enfield rifle. Borchardt took Lee's design for a magazine and applied it to his groundbreaking Borchardt pistol, the first commercially produced automatic pistol, the first to feed from a detachable magazine and also the first to put that magazine in the grip. That pistol would evolve into the Luger which went on to influence every modern pistol. The bottlenecked 30 caliber cartridge for it was designed by Georg Luger himself and when the German government said they wanted something bigger he blew out the neck to invent the 9×19

[@the.real.Black306]

Not normally into old guns, but I’m seeing a Krag-Jørgensen 1898 rifle on the table. That’s near and dear to my heart. Looking forward to part 2!

[@geoechidna]

Krags fuck. I used to have an old 1898 sporter, but in 2018 found a beautiful unaltered long rifle variant. No exaggeration, smoothest actions you will ever shoot.

[@the.real.Black306]

Agreed; action is butter smooth. Fortunate to have one passed down from my grandfather, to dad, to me, and it hasn’t been sporterized. 🤘

[@TheAmazingRusski]

I'd love to see Clint Smith and Paul Harrell have a conversation.

[@jwilliams3170]

Every interaction James has with Clint really does feel like a father/son interaction. So much better than a bromance

[@bigredjeepyj3436]

Aside from the cool, old guns....this is the passage of knowledge to a new generation. To see the pride of Clint explaining them all, and James actually listening and making hits........its wonderful. More of this, please.

[@asalmon2112]

“Against my will” ”Clint is a man you don’t say no to” Are you trying to tell us something, James?

[@TehPhysics]

Blink 3 times if you're in danger!

[@titanuranus]

You don't even say "No, Sir" if you know what's good for you.

[@stinger8634]

“There was no accidentally setting one of these bitches off” 😂

[@telosmonos_gustavo]

Shooting old guns with a living legend like Clint Smith is bucket-list level AWESOME!!!!!! Really enjoyed this episode, especially the “Clintisms” like “you’re trying to build custom cabinets with a chainsaw, it’s just not the right tool.” Episode Two here we go!!!

[@karsonbranham3900]

thank you for documenting the life and times of the ever swesome Clint Smith-truly the man the myth and the legend!!! awesome content right there!

[@ProjectS15]

You should make Clint wear your short shorts for a torture test during a training session 😂

[@jackusmc2542]

James, You Shootist You. You did good, I don't really care for civil war or western rifles, meaning black powder guns. Not my thing. Glad you are broadening your horizons. Ciao!

[@MarkyMan316]

Clint: not wearing ear pro on some of those shots Me: doubling up on ear pro to shoot a 22 suppressed

[@oROBBIEo]

You don't belong near guns if a .22 bothers you.

[@MarkyMan316]

@@oROBBIEo it was a joke brother

[@762x69]

@@oROBBIEoALSO YOU'RE NOT A REAL MAN UNLESS YOU TYPE IN ALL CAPS PANSY BOY

[@oROBBIEo]

@@MarkyMan316 well you sound like a little girl

[@geoechidna]

@@oROBBIEo Have fun getting tinnitus bro, your ears don’t care that .22 is small 😂

[@Rnemhrd]

His excitement shows this is what he loves. Great teacher but this is what his passion is i think.

[@DavidHunter-d1s]

Small game hunting license at 14 and the rifle I was allowed to use: a Stevens 22lr falling block/ octagon/round barrel. Can't believe you never shot a falling block before. My dad competed at camp Perry on the Navy pistol team and Clint makes me remember some of the things I did with my dad. Thanks Clint. Pay attention James, you don't get some thing like this everyday . God bless.

[@inyrmind]

I love the way Clint walks you through these guns and I absolutely lost it when he was talking about the hair trigger

[@Steve-Goff]

Very interesting to listen to Clint. He’s very passionate and you can tell he enjoys teaching others

[@SOUTHTEXAS2316]

"You don't like old shit, Hammer down on this bitch" Mr Smith is a Gangster. With due Respect Sir.

[@tatujohnny]

This is by far an amazing episode. I can’t wait for episode 2. Thank you. After a hard night at work with sick patients, this was the perfect way to end my shift.

[@hektoerdonovan2121]

"The hammer weighs a pound" "Aim a bit low" Wow amazing to see how thats connected. The mass of the hammer dropping causes that heavy rifle to lift slightly.

[@warrenharrison9490]

James, this is really cool, entertaining Clint's desires to expose you to the historical side of firearms is once in a lifetime, thank you for sharing this adventure 👍

[@GenX-Grampa]

Never, ever have I known a “gun guy” that hates old guns. There is at the MINIMUM a “respect your elders” attitude.

[@karlmadsen3179]

Great video....and always great to hear from Clint Smith. One of the better videos covering the span of time and US rifle history with actual shooting. Nice.

[@rubiconbaron9662]

When old guys like this are gone, so is all this knowledge. Maybe I'm just in the wrong places, but I don't see interest in these old guns from anyone mid-aged or younger anymore.

[@wonderloaf]

This is probably one of the most enjoyable videos I've seen you do James, can't wait for part 2!

[@krazyl111]

Mr. Reeves, I am very rarely jealous of things I see on the internet, but I do find myself envious of your friendship with Clint Smith. He is a wealth of knowledge and always seems so eager to share it.

[@adamannala5498]

The look on your face is hilarious James

[@robertlowe9590]

James, you spend too much time and effort dealing with and talking about guns to honestly say that you hate "old guns". At some point along your road to becoming a firearms expert, which obviously seems to be something you're working towards, you are going to have to realize that you need to go back and give some serious study to the older designs. That's when you are going to learn to love them. A man who truly "hates" old guns to the point that he refuses to learn about them or deal with them is not a man who is worth listening to on the subject of firearms. It's exactly the same reason why Clint Smith is such a gun guru, he knows the art and science of firearms through their entire history.

[@erroneous6947]

Everyone should spend an afternoon with uncle Clint.

[@trevorgale1176]

Um, guy's that is not a Winchester 1873, it's a Marlin 1894.

[@Lorenzo-fw3gx]

The upside with the 1873 Trapdoor is you won't be convicted in a home invasion trial.. LOL Also, I love your videos with Clint. He's a hoot on camera.

[@oROBBIEo]

If you can't shoot home invaders in your state you should leave that state.

[@danm7298]

Those early single shot blackpowder rifles r some of the funnest guns to shoot. Trapdoors, martini henrys. Youll always have fun at the range with them

[@Jimmy_Watt]

I really loved this episode. Clint is great, and his decades of firearm enthusiasm gleams through his explanation and instruction. Thanks, that time zipped by.

[@Graves-81_69]

Back in the early 90s as a young man I had been gifted a Sharps trap door 45-70, and there were around 7 other guns in my collection that weren’t very expensive but valuable to me. My home burned down in 97 when I was 15, and it was a total loss. I’ve since acquired a nice collection, but it’s mostly modern stuff

[@bobclifton8021]

if you hate okld guns, leave them alone, and leave them to those of us who have an appreciation for fine things. You can stick to your plastic junk.

[@OffensiveProduction1]

After watching and seeing Clint in so much online, it's really cool to see his reactions in this video. You can yell he's loving it and very passionate about it. His excitement over those historical firearms is awesome to watch.

[@dennisjohns624]

It's 2750 I just crawled out of a vault to discover the wasteland and this goul starts showing me his arsenal of civi war rifles. Bathesda needs to take notes lol

[@NeuRekrut]

This is definitely my new favorite video on this channel. I love James’ and Clint’s interaction while shooting each one. \m/

[@snipercommando9]

I can’t wait to see that Krag in action.

[@edelig8015]

Remember, when you’re looking at a rifle from a different era, they didn’t have choices. It was the next best thing and they had to make it work. You have always done a great job and get as much of Smith as you can. Thank you.🇺🇸

[@shawn78789]

Was unsubscribed from channel, thought you should know.

[@BrokenBarBox]

The modern plastic guns you love? They stand on the shoulders of the guns you shot that day. Thanks for not being a complete dick about it

[@paulsimmons5726]

You could throw Clint into a time machine and drop him in the middle of any battle with firearms and he’d know what to do! An amazing amount of knowledge, an incredible man! Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@oshaughnessyrof5201]

“Autism wasn’t around in my day” Autistic dudes from back in that day:

[@yourebusted5786]

Isn't the Sharps what Quigley Down Under used?

[@the_peacetime_volunteer]

“i ThInK oLd GuNs ArE bOrInG” like stfu.

[@Hibernicus1968]

The "Winchester 73" looks a lot like a Marlin 1894 to me.

[@criticalangle90]

How can you not like old guns? They're amazing!

[@heedneed-arcade5977]

The sharps is my dream oldschool gun, quigley down under sold me on buying one but I’d have mine in a 45-70. Impressive collection Clint has!

[@ShutUpBubi]

I'd rather shoot a classic firearm over a modern one pretty much any day... Modern guns have no personality, no charm and all blend together.. Pretty much every polymer 9mm is the same these days as a great example.

[@patrickeharrington9859]

I wish I was in your shoes for that video. I hope you understand how lucky you are!

[@harmonybeasley3640]

Bro doesn't know what hes talking about. When he says old guns are boring

[@fazedounut3490]

Very ungrateful for not understanding how rare these guns are and bitching the whole time

[@andrewsmith6339]

Anyone questioning why the editors called the Marlin 1894 a Winchester '73?

[@AmericanMinuteman95]

I came here to say this.

[@vegeta420z6]

11:28 "You put the Crack in this side?" 😂🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣🤣😂🤣

[@alexwest2573]

I love old guns, they are amazing and absolutely not boring.

[@jeffsmith2022]

I would say that 'old guns' are boring to the uneducated...

[@204_mod_shop]

Kinda seems impatient with how hes new to these guns, expecting him to know what he knows, shut up dude 😂

[@shawkorror]

The grandad everyone needs. No crap, all fact, gets it done!

[@ronmatson5502]

Hearing clint say " you breath on that bitch " I fuckin lost it.

[@nv31022]

Never heard of this guy reminds me of doc from back to the future

[@angrybajur]

I was raised on old firearms, so I'm actually used to guns like these.

[@Hahayoureadmyname]

Im sorry but saying old guns are boring should be a sin against god.

[@irl-hdr4080]

It looks like your dad took you hunting for the first time 😂

[@gregajohnson1985]

i love the language Clint Smith uses in this. it's hilarious.

[@Everythingallthetime666]

Clint annoyed me as always, doesn't listen and doesn't care, just has what he has to say and thats it.

[@testermonkey2304]

died laughing when the trench dropped the bayonet at the end

[@LogitechXibanga]

The old guy has no concept of personal space...