Do we have .45 Colts? Nope. Do we watch anyway? Yep
@rob68509 ай бұрын
Gaddam right!
@nucleargrizzly17769 ай бұрын
I have a Blackhawk with a 5 shot conversion cylinder. Load it up to waaaaay past 44 mag performance.
@PBVader9 ай бұрын
You know you want one.
@Joe-ie8vk9 ай бұрын
I said this to myself when I clicked the video Hahahah
@craigromack61569 ай бұрын
Sorry, I have one
@trexfighterpilot9 ай бұрын
Paul broke his hip running away from the swarms of ladies that always show up to his appearances. Absolute legend!
@chaimafaghet73439 ай бұрын
That's a lot more tasteful than the fat chicks joke I was going to make. Well done.
@gingernutpreacher9 ай бұрын
@@chaimafaghet7343go on then tell me the fat joke
@RJHerb9 ай бұрын
Maybe he was running toward them? 😅
@frosty36939 ай бұрын
Running away or during close quarters encounters with one or more?
@KH-rt3ef9 ай бұрын
Full-time badass (Ret.) collateral.
@brucebello20499 ай бұрын
I think those turkeys were very rude to laugh at you! Great video, thanks Paul, speedy recovery.
@drcovell9 ай бұрын
Some turkeys *always always* laugh at shots that *miss* them! 😂😂😂😂😂
@muddpuppy92099 ай бұрын
Turkeys in the gallery laughing but wait till the hunting season opens
@ctdieselnut9 ай бұрын
They know theyre out of season. Laugh now turkeys...
@itsapittie9 ай бұрын
I had to pause it a couple of times to determine if the turkeys were on the video or in the woods outside my house. 😀
@jamesalles1399 ай бұрын
They thought he was talking to them - audiobombing
@Tadicuslegion789 ай бұрын
Oh he might have gone on living but he made one fatal slip. When he tried to fight the Harrell with the Big Iron and broken hip.
@rohlfing639 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@foxcm20009 ай бұрын
Big Iron and broken hip....
@robertwalker84539 ай бұрын
It’s amazing when you think that 45 Colt is 150 years old and still going strong. As always Paul is the Master.
@sleigh40199 ай бұрын
Going strong? Really who's carrying it? Lol ..I do love him doing these videos
@curly__39 ай бұрын
@@sleigh4019some people carry taurus judge or the smith and wesson version as well as those bond arms 2 shot guns in 45 colt... It's not as rare as you think... I know two people that carry judges... Believe it or not...
@robertwalker84539 ай бұрын
@@sleigh4019 Not saying it would be my first choice, but quite few people carry the Taurus Judge/Public Defender.
@einzelfeuer_28559 ай бұрын
@@sleigh4019 A lot of people. It's available in double action revolvers, single action ones, derringers, lever carbines, pump carbines, single shot pistols and rifles and many of these also shoot 410 shells. A few can even take 45acp with clips. That said it's less popular for carry than for ban state home defense, hunting in areas where spitzer rifle rounds are banned and as a cheaper way to enjoy practice with 454 casull revolvers.
@AnAZPatriot9 ай бұрын
Yeah, I can't say it's "going strong." There are much better caliber/ammunition choices out there, as well as more modern firearms. Is it still around, though? You bet. I still use Ruger single actions for several calibers, just none of them are .45's.
@darrenjones20709 ай бұрын
Prayers for you for a fast recovery Paul. Love your videos.
@travissmith22119 ай бұрын
About the best thing to say about the Taurus Judge is that it made it so many of the major ammo manufacturers decided to produce self-defense offerings in 45 Colt.
@user-uc5sn4tp3f9 ай бұрын
The best thing about the Judge & knockoffs , is that it inspired ammo companies to make better .410 Buckshot loads .
@exothermal.sprocket9 ай бұрын
The downside to Judge and Governor, is S&W and others made a compromise revolver instead of a decent 5-shot defensive revolver chambered exclusively for 45 Colt, able to handle modern pressures, so everyone doesn't go chasing after .44 magnum.
@bobjones-bt9bh9 ай бұрын
the Judge is utter junk in any caliber
@morrismonet35549 ай бұрын
The best thing to say about the Taurus Judge is that it's a not as expensive a toy as the S&W Governor. It's still just as useless as a serious self-defense handgun.
@exothermal.sprocket9 ай бұрын
@@morrismonet3554 Both of them just need their cylinders shorted up to .45 Colt spec, enough metal added to handle +p, and we're golden.
@leokimvideo9 ай бұрын
Paul really exposes how important the correct ammo is when combined with the gun if you require accuracy, yes Paul it's always Buyer Beware. It's a pleasure to see how good his shot groupings are and Meat Target destruction. It's very generous of Paul to make this video considering the layers of difficulty that's only adding more difficulty in shooting. As always Paul the gun free public of Australia are always rooting for you.
@HunterGloege9 ай бұрын
I think I used to watch your redback spider videos from years ago! Funny seeing you here!
@leokimvideo9 ай бұрын
@@HunterGloegeI watch firearms videos because to me it's like forbidden fruit. Australia has incredibly strict gun laws. I've been watching Paul for many many years. In my books he's one of the best. He has an incredibly dry humour and layers of sneaky verbal to entertain everyone. He has one of the best 'entertain the trolls' methods on KZbin.
@chuckcribbs33989 ай бұрын
That no one owns.
@woodsinme9 ай бұрын
His groups are tight. A lot of discipline and practice. @Paul Harrell If you can hear me, you are a high-steppin' s--- kicker and I appreciate you.
@mrpibb77819 ай бұрын
@@leokimvideowell said brother. Australia as bad as we all think it is regarding your rights?
@chairzombie83789 ай бұрын
Paul breaks his hip and still shoots better than like 99.975% of us
@rickh93969 ай бұрын
That moment when you realize that Paul's aim while hobbled on a crutch is better than your unencumbered aim. 🤨
@shawnr7719 ай бұрын
In my case from a bench rest.
@herogibson8 ай бұрын
Yeah you aint lying
@1978garfield6 ай бұрын
20 yards, with a handgun, on a crutch, can be covered with one hand yet somehow is "mediocre". If that's mediocre the words to describe my shooting are not fit to be on the internet. Yes, i know what kind of stuff is online.
@spinynorman8879 ай бұрын
Paul is unique on KZbin, IMHO. His videos are CONSISTENTLY well thought out, well scripted, well shot, pertinent, informative and entertaining. KZbinrs could do a LOT worse looking for examples of how to do YT videos than Paul. This is why I watch Paul's videos even when they don't really pertain to me at the time. That, and the fact that they might pertain to me in the future. Well done once again, Paul!
@markh.66879 ай бұрын
"B-But, But! He doesn't have a beard, tattoos, wave the American flag, o-or claim to be Mr. Operator!" (Sarcasm!)
@Tunkkis9 ай бұрын
@@markh.6687 But how can you trust someone if that person isn't constantly trying his hardest to make himself seem trustworthy?
@PatchWorm_bore_cleaners9 ай бұрын
I've found that even the most remotely relevant topics covered by PH invariably still provide useful nuggets of wisdom.
@JamesSmith-gn9ou6 ай бұрын
250 grain semi wad cutter hard cast aka Keith load at around 950 fps. All you will ever need for man (if overpenetration is not a concern) or beast. Actually, the old Calvery load is an effective fight stopper. Nightstand gun is a model 25 Smith and Wesson with the Keith load.
@jamesa.76049 ай бұрын
Take care, Mr. Harrell. Get Well Soon. This was a very educational video. Also, Thanks To You and All Veterans For Your Service To Our Country.
@patrickosborne92629 ай бұрын
This is the man who taught John Wick
@ShastaBean9 ай бұрын
Taran Butler
@JohnNumber59 ай бұрын
@@ShastaBeanThats the man who taught Keanu Reeves.😊
@Out-to-Pastor3 ай бұрын
I heard that the John Wick series is really just a biography of Paul's life. Lol
@TheAcceleratorMagazine9 ай бұрын
I experienced a broken or fractured hip in 1978 and at a lot healthier 24yrs old I was NOT up on crutches, especially one crutch, for over a month.... For Paul Norris OR Chuck Harrell:No problem. Even with other serious medical issues there is no flinching, whining or giving in to what has to be extreme pain. All the while keeps turning out great videos. A true motivational GunTuber....
@richarddixon72769 ай бұрын
No one can complain about any failings with Your accuracy , considering Your shooting off hand plus carry the handicap of a broken hip . I think that's very Good shooting . Thanks Paul & team . Shoot Straight Stay Safe & Get Well Soon
@henryrodgers17529 ай бұрын
Who would carry a gun chambered in .45 Colt for self-defense? Well, I do. I have an N-frame S&W model 25-5 in .45 Colt, modified by Jovino Gunworks, Inc. (upstate NY) who cut the barrel to 3.5 inches and cut the square butt and re-welded it to a round butt K-frame configuration. Pachmayr grips and an El Paso Saddlery holster makes it my favorite open-carry going-to-town gun here in NW Montana. Bought it in 1986 in El Paso, Texas, when I was on the S.O. there, it has the slickest action I have ever touched. Now I know what my new carry ammo will be! Thanks, Paul.
@frankhinkle57729 ай бұрын
Thanks to all in the crew for helping Paul bring us this information.
@theoriginalOSOK9 ай бұрын
As always, love your vids Paul. I used a pair of Vaqueros for cowboy action shooting and I can say that you can adjust the windage by turning the barrel left or right a smidge to correct. You do this by removing the cylinder and ejector shroud, clamping the barrel securely in a vice (the hardest part - some rosin and hardwood vice blocks helped me) - then you use a piece of hardwood through the cylinder frame and tweek which ever way you need - it takes very little rotation to make the front sight move enough to matter. - Paul, you probably know this but I thought I'd post for others. Hope you heal up quick!
@johncarver81259 ай бұрын
Please research (with Ruger) repositioning Ruger revolver barrels with regards to "backing the barrel out". Some have threads that don't work with that direction. I wanted to change a Redhawk barrel once... Great video Paul and heal quickly👍
@GunsmithSid9 ай бұрын
I must be using old fashioned ammo - Federal 225 gr lead semi-wadcutter hollow point, and Blazer 200 gr JHP (Speer flying ashtray at 1000 ft/sec advertised) were the ones I issued Mom when she picked a Vaquero for Hurricane duty… Of course I can load an Old Model Vaquero pretty hot compared to a early Colt SAA…
@billybones16949 ай бұрын
I've got a feeling he knows that no sights are truly unadjustable if you have the tools and are willing to use them, but he doesn't want to tell people to do it and then get swarms of angry emails when they mess up and ruin their sights for good.
@paddypibblet8469 ай бұрын
@@billybones1694He even said "Paul Harrell you probably know this", so I don't know why you feel the need to defend Paul with your made up nonsense.
@billybones16949 ай бұрын
@@paddypibblet846 Cool.
@kennethcurtis18569 ай бұрын
Having had two total hip replacements, much respect for Paul being out producing these videos.
@greylocke1009 ай бұрын
When I was a kid, one of the local cops carried a S&W Model 25 in .45 Colt. He was in his late 60's and this was 1972 or 1973. I remember seeing those big cartridges in the loops on his gunbelt and was very impressed.
@1978garfield6 ай бұрын
Remembering a time when cops actually had room on their belts for ammo loops.
@nicholas730189 ай бұрын
Thanks to Paul and the crew for all your hard work to put these videos together. We all appreciate it.
@ForrestM-ln9sf9 ай бұрын
Another great video, keep up the good work. Praying you recover from injury and illness. You re the best at what you do.
@laptopdragon9 ай бұрын
With Paul having to use a crutch, we'd be able to "Track Him Easy"... if he ever got lost again. 🔸🔹🔸
@PaulHarrell9 ай бұрын
OK, that made me laugh.
@bajajoaquin9 ай бұрын
The S&W 25 is a current production double action revolver with adjustable sights in 45 Colt. As a 6.5” N-Frame, it’s not exactly perfect for the “concealed” part of carry, but there’s no reason it couldn’t be used as home defense or worn on a big belt and holster on the ranch or similar.
@Desperado32489 ай бұрын
Best 45 Colt da to carry. S& W 45 Colt mountain revolver
@troy94779 ай бұрын
Agreed. I have a 25 Mtn Gun (the only blued one i have ever seen), and it shoots well. Even has nice wiod grips (i think the factory was putting on Ahrends for awhile). Even though it is the later style with MIM parts and the frame mounted firing pin, it is still a good gun.
@gregosborne20419 ай бұрын
@@Desperado3248I’d say the Lew Horton, Javino 625’s & 25’s are better than the Mtn. Guns. I have all 3 variants
@troy94779 ай бұрын
@@michaelhrivnak1719 Yep. The X15 is a good way to go. LE helo pilots often use it, or something like it
@poppabear92799 ай бұрын
Nothing better, than seeing a Paul Harrell video notification show up on my Birthday today! I’ll consider it it a gift, even though Paul won’t see my comment. I hope your hip is recovering. Can’t believe you still go through pain, to bring us videos!! Only video I can’t find, is you in the Plaid Jacket doing the FBI stance. Only guy I turn all notifications on for and one of the only reasons I still watch KZbin at all. Thank you Paul!! I appreciate everything you do for us.
@PaulHarrell9 ай бұрын
The video with the plaid jacket is .38 special standard pressure ammo. Happy Birthday and yes, I try to read all the comments.
@Garden_tender9 ай бұрын
First, in view of Saturday having been Veteran’s Day, thank you for your service. Next, thank you for your dedication & perseverance to see this testing through to the end in light of your broken hip. You are a great example of what men are capable of and what we are supposed to be. Finally, thank you and your team for providing top notch content as always! Prayers for complete and speedy healing.
@66smithra9 ай бұрын
The 45 Colt is a great cartridge with a very wide range of applications. Puffer cowboy loads, black powder loads, and smoking top end loads more powerful than the 44 magnum. In a Blackhawk or N frame, it would be a great SD round in the woods.
@Jezus429 ай бұрын
Press x to doubt
@Jezus429 ай бұрын
The guy who made them invent k frame sized revolvers blew up so many 45s it became an issue
@Jezus429 ай бұрын
Elmer
@66smithra9 ай бұрын
@@Jezus42 doubt what?
@sssss87009 ай бұрын
Buffalo bore offers some .45 colt that claims to push a 260 grain JHP at 1450 fps. They specify that it’s safe in large frame ruger’s and rifles only.
@hannibalharkonnen76129 ай бұрын
Paul says don’t ask... I’m not gonna ask.
@jimf19649 ай бұрын
Can’t see anyone using one for concealed carry, but if it’s what you got, it’s better than nothing for home defence, and it does pack a solid punch.
@t.j.payeur53319 ай бұрын
Yeah..it packs a punch..that's why it's so famous.
@lonewanderer36039 ай бұрын
Ruger and Smith both make double action revolvers that aren't totally ridiculous for carrying. Still, probably not ideal.
@skinnypedaldown50448 ай бұрын
Love the turkey's in the background gobbling after almost every shot.
@Girth_Brooks019 ай бұрын
Yes. More Uncle Paul. Got my Pop Tarts ready.
@tomrobb99749 ай бұрын
Brilliant !!!
@caveman08619 ай бұрын
This is great! The .45 Colt is making quite a comeback these days! I often carry a Ruger Redhawk .45 for defense against four-legged threats, but to and from the woods will load ammo that's more appropriate for two-legged threats. I also recently picked up a Henry Big Boy in .45 Colt to go with the Redhawk. In modern firearms built to handle to full capacity of the .45 Colt case, it's quite a capable round!
@mlrllama9 ай бұрын
Yes! Love my S&W 25 Mountain Gun in .45 Colt...great vid!
@cameronnorton58989 ай бұрын
Dude tough as nails out in the field on broken hip. Legend
@mybuickskill69799 ай бұрын
I'd be interested to learn how Mr Harrell messed his hip up. That's never a good time, but it's good to see the man grinning and bearing it. That's some man energy right there. 🤗
@Ghiaccio-x1j9 ай бұрын
I enjoy the 45 Colt. It's gotten super pricey with little selection in my area.
@lonewanderer36039 ай бұрын
You can hand load for $9-12 a box. The biggest expense is the loader but it pays for itself pretty fast.
@chipsterb49469 ай бұрын
I was going to say that handloading 45 Colt is very cost effective. Plus you can load anything from powder puff Cowboy loads to stout near-44 Magnum loads (IF your gun can handle higher pressure, like a Ruger).
@Desperado32489 ай бұрын
Reload. You’re a Daisy if you don’t
@hellpimp9 ай бұрын
I really appreciate that you read the comments and try to accommodate people's requests. Thanks for that.
@rob68509 ай бұрын
Paul, I think this might be a golden opportunity for a Shooting While Using Crutches video. Those of us over 40 know how easily it could be us at any given moment. Great video as always!
@md_vandenberg9 ай бұрын
That's a good point and idea. "Shooting with an incapacity of some sort" would be a good topic to explore.
@joshuabessire91699 ай бұрын
Concur!
@michaeldoe48059 ай бұрын
We gotta give him sometime to figure it out, I am willing to wait for a more through presentation
@imperium-wc5fv9 ай бұрын
OH BOY I JUST WON A PRIZE! FROM MR PAUL HARRELL. Also get better soon Paul, please be more careful
@allen_p9 ай бұрын
I like Paul's shatnerisk pauses, it gives me more time to look at the ... scenery. 😂
@zerofox99009 ай бұрын
"like a ballistic tip"
@tombrown46839 ай бұрын
Yeah, I missed him saying that.
@toddwebb75219 ай бұрын
Well the origin of the unofficial "long colt" designation is from the military ball ammo (m1877 iirc)that was released after the supply issues where schofields couldn't shoot.45 colt ammo because it was too long and SAAs could only load every other round if they received Schofield ammo because the rim was too big. The new military ball ammo to fix the problem had the Schofield length with the colt rim size and could be loaded in either gun and is what people unofficially called.45 short colt because it had the.45 colt rim size in a shorter length.
@beargillium236915 күн бұрын
I thought it was just Schofield that was colloquially known as "short colt" because it fit in the SAAs, and the "long" was added to 45 colt "long" so soldiers didn't try to load it in their Schofield revolvers and cause major issues like damaged hands
@user-ql7mw7rt3v9 ай бұрын
Nice one Paul! 1 less question to ask now.
@anthonyuchello20319 ай бұрын
Get well soon, Paul!
@kamikazekunze2 ай бұрын
Just picked up a 4” 625-6 ported. My new walking in the woods gun. Going to load her hot, since it is replacing my 1911. 😊. Thanks for all your work Paul!
@wickwilkinson42089 ай бұрын
Got that turkey riled up!
@ScotWalt8589 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear about your hip. Praying for a full and speed recovery
@formoney52559 ай бұрын
I know you've done videos on 10mm ammo before, But i would personally enjoying seeing a video like this for 10mm ammo, with an emphasis on defensive use.
@LongRidgeFarmer9 ай бұрын
If we look at the cost of running these tests we might appreciate Pauls efforts even more- Multiply the retail cost of ammunition, targets, chronograph, ribs, oranges, etc. by the number of views. I think we would be surprised. Thank you Paul
@M.M.83-U9 ай бұрын
Shooting well at 25 yards from a "crutched" position, speaking sitting on a log with a broken hip, thanking people helping and delivering usefull info in a pleasant format. You are on a different level Mr Harrell. Wish you a full and speedy recovery.
@MidWesternShootingEnthusiast9 ай бұрын
Great comparison. If we are lucky enough to get a part two, I’d love to see Winchester Defender 225 grain bonded hollow point tested. I’d also like to see the Barnes load of the 200 XPB and Underwood or preferably Buffalo Bore 225 grain lead semi wad cutter hollow point.
@SW-oo2jw8 ай бұрын
The Barns is a real winner. Expands at ridiculously low velocities too.
@brianemig7299 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Paul for working through injury to bring us all such good information! Get well soon!
@nothim73219 ай бұрын
Thank you to Paul's crew for giving him the assistance to make this. It was a great video!!!
@thomashyler61749 ай бұрын
I have a "Public Defender " Judge that conceals very well, loaded with 3 rounds of .410 and 2 rounds of the Hornady ammo. My speed loader is all Hornady. 🎉🎉😊 Semperfi
@alfadoofus9 ай бұрын
You know I'd be saying for Paul to take it easy while he is healing up , I would imagine he would say he is . Thanks to his crew for helping him out making videos while he is on the mend.
@googlesucks5099 ай бұрын
In reality that revolver had closer to one full inch longer barrel than the 1911. A full 5.5 inches of travel since the cartridge resides in the cylinder. The 1911’s 5 inch barrel includes the chamber that the cartridge sits in, so it has closer to 4.5 inches of travel. So, using a Ruger with a 4.6 inch barrel would have been a closer comparison. But then again the revolver loses a little bit of velocity through cylinder gap, so who knows? Great vid Paul.
@sinisterthoughts28964 ай бұрын
yeah, close enough I suppose. apples to oranges with cylinder gap. more of a point of reference than a direct comparison.
@jamesreid333622 күн бұрын
cylinder gap plus the half inch or more travel in the cylinder isn't rifled. So I'd say close enough. Could say the Redhawk in 45 colt / 45 acp firing both would be a better comparison but then again that portion on unrifled travel would be different for the 2 bullets
@weldonhudson55359 ай бұрын
I relate to the crutches, I’ve used them my whole life. And you handle them well! Your shooting is reasonable considering the time and practice you have had on them! I learn a lot from what you present! Thank you for the great content!
@christopherch73075 ай бұрын
Paul Thank you for your help all these years. 👍❤️👍
@LDmagnum9 ай бұрын
If someone asks about 45 colt, i always ask why first before giving information, the amount of people that are coming from a western movie always makes me smile
@dmann12099 ай бұрын
Excellent comparison PH. I say use what you have. It is always a pleasure watching your videos. Happy Veterans Day. Those turkeys were cheering you on.
@karsonbranham39009 ай бұрын
Expertly presented info on a caliber I really happen to like a lot! Thank you Paul and crew for yet another masterpiece!
@MetaKorpse9 ай бұрын
Yay new Paul video
@someguyontheinternet15699 ай бұрын
No wonder Paul's groups are so good... He's running one of those tactical shooting crutches.
@adammarks57059 ай бұрын
Anyone else hear those turkeys gobbling after each shot? Lol shock gobble? More like SHOT gobble
@rossswenson5329 ай бұрын
What I most enjoy about your videos. Is your attention to details. Also your phrase..."It depends" acknowledging critical variables. Well done I pray for your recovery.
@tbarahon9 ай бұрын
The turkeys on the background after every shot is [Chef’s Kiss]
@DarkFire5159 ай бұрын
Delivers a top-quality presentation with a broken hip. Paul is an absolute legend.
@mikereinhardt48079 ай бұрын
Interesting video as usual Paul, enjoyed it. Hope the hip heals up soon and with minimal discomfort. Keep the videos coming...
@Jeff_C_21129 ай бұрын
Thank you Paul and crew for a wonderful video. My prayers to you for a speedy recovery.
@PS-rr2jt9 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed hearing the turkeys gobble in the background. Very cool!
@Timberland19639 ай бұрын
The 45 Colt is something I won’t buy anytime soon if ever. Did I watch the video? Yes because I always learn something from these videos.
@davemiller60559 ай бұрын
This really is the best gun channel on YT. High production quality, relevant information, wide range of topics, attention to detail, and humor. Congrats to Paul for surviving a velociraptor attack with only a broken hip to show for it. For those who aren't in the know, Paul put the raptor down with that Vaquero. (We all know how modest he is).
@Mister_Belvidere9 ай бұрын
If for some terrible reason, the only firearm I had access to was a Taurus Judge, I'd want it loaded with .45 Colt instead of any shot shells. It's a decent round, there's just no practical guns chambered in .45 Colt anymore.
@66smithra9 ай бұрын
You can still buy an adjustable sight N frame in 45 Colt.
@2bitmarketanarchist3379 ай бұрын
Ruger occasionally makes a run of gp100s in 45 colt instead of the usual 357. I'd rather just move up to something in 454 Casull and be able to shoot both 45 colt & 454 but someone must want the gp100 in 45 colt. Ruger also makes it's single action Blackhawks in 45 colt and they can handle considerably hotter ammo than the colts & clones can.
@66smithra9 ай бұрын
@@2bitmarketanarchist337 if you reload, the casull is not really needed. You can make your own 45 Colt loads that provide a decent upgrade over the 44 magnum.
@brandonbowerstx9 ай бұрын
Ruger Blackhawks are great. Ruger Redhawks allow you to load 45 Colt to just under 454 levels and enjoy CC
@jacobackley5029 ай бұрын
Charter arms bulldogs are offered in 45 colt, Rossi and Taurus both had normal revolvers in 45 colt comparable in size to a S&W L frame, smith still has m25s (my personal favorite revolver), and Ruger has the Redhawk but that’s generally too big for everyday carry. There are lots of good guns in 45 colt, most are also available in 45 acp. You might take that to mean just get the 45 acp version, but really it means you can load tier 2 45 colt (23 kpsi) which is right on the heels of 44 mag ballistics.
@Dadof5-49 ай бұрын
Thank you Paul. My dad's edc is a 3 inch S&W model 25. I'm going to pass this video along to him.
@billjames80369 ай бұрын
Hahaha the "Dirty Bird" target fits with all the turkeys in the back ground gobbling 🙂
@badnewsBH9 ай бұрын
Thanks to Paul and the crew for another excellent production, particularly given the circumstances. 👍
@MattHeere9 ай бұрын
Best wishes for a speedy recovery Paul. Remember that everyone who makes an old guy joke about a broken hip is just jealous that they haven't done half as much as you at twice your age.
@GashimahironChl9 ай бұрын
Oh those are fine, i find the ones about that hip accident probably originating from a steamy encounter with the rather overweight better 3\4's particularly funny. I'm sure most if not all of the funny men here really wish no harm, or rather want Paul to actually heal, some of us are even concerned he's going on with a broken hip when he probably should be resting.
@breese74889 ай бұрын
Great video Sir. So appreciate your work. Quality. I made a comment on another KZbin video, that read, " Bullet placement is everything." He gave me "hail Columbia", stating I was incorrect, stating "what if" this and "what if" that. You have.made my point, better than I could have. Praying for your healing. (Really)
@denisdegamon82245 ай бұрын
Quite frankly, and as exspected, when Paul Harrell speaks, people listen. You sir are a much respected, fine gentleman and true professional.
@Picklekicker9 ай бұрын
Thank you Paul for the consistent great information. Thank you regular people and thank you rather large group of people for your part!
@Charles-A9 ай бұрын
I wish we had this kind of ammo selection. The illuminated geniuses who wrote gun laws here in Colombia banned the general population from owning any handgun in any caliber superior to 9mm/.360" in diameter, so 40S&W, 10mm, .45 colt, 44 special or .45ACP are somehow too dangerous for civilians, buy if you manage to get one legally, it'd be perfectly fine to get something in .357 magnum, 350 Legend 5.7x28mm, 7,62 BRNO and the like. Ridiculous.
@phillipstidham9 ай бұрын
I pray for your healing Paul. May GOD bless you with health.
@danliberty7349 ай бұрын
Love hearing the turkeys calling in the background. Their calling for their “long” Colts.
@kbjerke9 ай бұрын
I wish you a speedy and full recovery, Paul. While we're not allowed to either carry nor protect ourselves in kanada, I do like the 45 Colt platform, and have a couple of replica SAAs that I enjoy shooting. Among my boxes of ammo is one of American Eagle, 225 grain Jacketed Soft Point, and if SHTF perhaps this would be a good choice for protection? All the rest I have are "cowboy" lead loads. Get well soon! Edit to add: Question Answered. LOL The rest of my message still stands. 🙂
@weseehowcommiegoogleis37709 ай бұрын
So, Is Justine your Hero?
@kbjerke9 ай бұрын
What's wrong with you? @@weseehowcommiegoogleis3770
@8d4o0c49 ай бұрын
I'm going to hazard a wild guess that Canucks who follow Paul are NOT down with the current regime in the formerly Great White North. I mean, come on...
@Inflorescensse9 ай бұрын
I won a black powder colt walker repro at auction from for 200$ and it came (accidentily?) with a 450$ .45 long colt adapter! EDC!
@stevenbeck82859 ай бұрын
Nothing like a Paul Harrell video on a Sunday evening
@paulx27779 ай бұрын
You can know how much to move the sight by using proportions you learned in high school math: B/A=D/C where A is the distance between front and rear sight in inches B is the amount to move the sight in inches (the unknown at this point) C is the distance from muzzle to target in inches D is the distance between group center, and the point of aim on the target in inches. For example, if A was 6 inches, C was 240 inches, D was 2 inches, then B (the amount to move the sight) would be 0.05 inches. This assumes the front or rear sight is adjustable, or driftable, or fileable (if a file is used you must file off twice as much as you want to move the sights, for a windage adjustment - I think!), or barrel-turnable. Or just get your friendly neighborhood gunsmith to do it...
@arf93479 ай бұрын
Paul the fact that you can shoot through the chronograph at that distance with all the different types of ammo you have says to me that they are all accurate enough for 2 legged and 4 legged problems at that distance. 😮
@marcusmaddenov24519 ай бұрын
That was educational, I always thought that .45 colt was way more potent than .45 Acp. I failed to consider that most manufacturers download it because old Colt pistols.😮
@michaeldoe48059 ай бұрын
There is enough case capacity in 45 colt to load it hotter than 10mm, or even 44 magnum. Check out the 'Ruger Only' loads in some loading manuals. With a Ruger Blackhawk Single action that is
@chriscarnes879 ай бұрын
You also lose velocity with revolvers because of the cylinder gap.
@Loader1389 ай бұрын
The turkeys heckled Paul, with every shot!
@stevenquick43155 ай бұрын
Thanks Paul, that was an excellent episode. I carry a S&W Model 25 4" Mountain Gun in 45 Colt and it sleeps under my pillow. I'm a retired SWAT guy and have always believed two things. A bigger hole lets more blood come out and a hole all the way through is two holes and that lets lots more blood come out. Win, win. Putting those holes where they do the most good is the trick. I've been carrying the Federal 225 Soft Point but will be seeking out those awesome Hornaday Critical Defense 185's.
@user-de1ts3ju6h9 ай бұрын
Turkeys are tough birds. No wonder Franklin wanted to make them or country’s emblem.
@blackhawk655899 ай бұрын
Great video! I'm glad you used actual defense ammo and not cowboy action ammo and called it a day. I personally carry a SAA as my carry piece (yes I have other "modern" pistols I carry too). I did so because of how often I am in the woods. Less moving parts to break or jam, caliber works great on people and large game, and they shoot really great. 5 or 6 shots is plenty for a citizen (remember how people recommend snub nosed revolvers with no reloads?) day to day concerns.
@sombra61539 ай бұрын
I once got to fire ten 250 grain LRN on black power thru an 1880s manufactured SAA. Lot of power in those old BP loads. Don’t know how they performed ballistically compared to modern stuff, but I was suitably impressed.
@akdefense6 ай бұрын
The right ammo in the right gun for the right barrel. Great breakdown.
@gunnigundel18289 ай бұрын
Next video 45 acp 45 super carry ammo selection!
@Salieri479 ай бұрын
Thank you to the crew & Paul for an excellent presentation. Healing mojo still being sent.
@jeffroberts7609 ай бұрын
What is mojo?
@jdefabs21129 ай бұрын
I've seen Paul do videos in rain and snow and now with a broken hip. That is some serious dedication and work ethic. Much respect.
@XTrooper39366 ай бұрын
An absolutely fantastic video! Thank you for producing and posting it! I recently picked up a 1930-manufactured Colt New Service .45 Colt revolver, so this video is very timely for me. Thank you again for your clear, concise, and very informative work! 👍👍