Personal Protection: Double Action Revolvers Part 3 (Ammo Capacity)

[@bobhowell195]

I am 78 yrs of age and have been shooting handguns since age 6. I have owned more guns than Bayer has aspirins and fired more rounds than there are stars in the heavens. Generally, if asked, I usually think that I know more about firearms than 99.9% of the population and could be considered somewhat of an expert on the topic. Then ..... I tune in to one of Paul Harrell's clips on KZbin and quickly realize that, while I know more than the average citizen, I really don't know ca-ca. Each time I watch one of Paul's clips, I come away with valuable knowledge of things I either didn't know or hadn't thought about. As a firearms teacher, I would put Paul Harrell in a class with Masaad Ayoub and, in my humble opinion, that is as high praise as I can offer.

[@georgesheffield1580]

The best

[@Namegoeshere-op9hg]

Fact check: true!

[@concealsecond139]

I concur with your assessment of Paul , but do you know what they are now saying regarding just this universe??? Latest estimates or at least recent estimates are that there are some 2 trillion galaxies in just this universe, with the small galaxies ( such as the MW ) consisting of hundreds of billions of stars & the Big galaxies consisting of trillion of stars . You have fired that many rounds ????

[@danielswartz6818]

@@concealsecond139. Ever heard of a figure of speech. God told Abraham that he could not number his descendants that they would be more than all the sands on the beaches of the world. Are there that many people on the Earth now I bet you never change your underwear.

[@duanemiles1558]

you have me beat, i used ritz crackers, age 79.

[@mozzberg590]

"I make no claim that my opinion has it's origin in the mind of greatness." We'll be the judge of that.

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

Amen Brother

[@camielb6654]

Trump should listen to the first 2 minutes

[@lupusdeum3894]

Au contraire !

[@AC-pm7sn]

A+ comment.

[@thedogrunner]

@@camielb6654 Let Donald be Donald and Paul be Paul. I love them both.

[@UselessFox]

Waiting for the day that Paul manages to take a full length M16 out of his jacket pocket without breaking eye contact with the camera.

[@Astorath_the_Grim]

Than an elephant gun.

[@flaco5581]

With bayonet fixed

[@macleod1592]

Hahaha! I've thought the same thing... How deep are those pockets!

[@brobdingnagianone900]

That's funny as fuck!

[@majormassenspektrometer]

please don't like the comment. He already got the perfect 223.

[@6400ab]

The argument against not carrying a high capacity auto loader at the end of this video is very insightful and deserves serious consideration. It certainly has me reflecting on my own capacity and susceptibility for panic under stress and it's consequences.

[@scooter5940]

Absolutely. And, we are not police officers. They have legal rights (depending on the specific situation) to shoot someone who is fleeing, for example. Generally speaking, we do not. So, it's one thing to shoot at an armed carjacker trying to gain entry while we are in the car - quite another to keep firing as he is fleeing.

[@johnnyguitar6697]

I think it's a really good case for something like a SIG P220 in .45 as a defense option (obviously not CCW): proven reliability out of the box, excellent defense caliber, DA / SA reducing the likelihood of accidental discharge on the first shot, limited capacity (8) but the quick reloading ability afforded by a semi-auto.

[@spudhead169]

"It's not really a question of which one is better, just which one is better for you." Those words of wisdom from Paul apply to many other things, not just handguns.

[@oldcop18]

Paul: In ‘74 I was in a gunfight w/three armed robbers when I ran my issued Colt DS dry after firing 12 rounds, but that was my fault for not having sufficient ammo for the fight, I did resolve the situation and I never let that happen to me again. We transitioned to auto loaders in the mid ‘80s b/c as street cops that put us on even footing w/the suspects we had to confront. That said in retirement my preferred EDC is a 5 shot revolver, or a Ruger LCP. I carry one reload for each one but don’t feel under gunned b/c I’m not a cop any longer and no longer have to go in harm’s way. Great video, your facts are logical & verifiable.

[@MPGunther1]

Well put sir. I don't feel at a disadvantage with a revolver as a citizen either

[@matthewpaine6908]

Is that you Dirty Harry?!? Did you resolve the gun fight by threatening the guy with an empty gun like in the movie. "Do you feel lucky!"

[@almostontimehero5415]

Capacity matters a lot, if trouble is your profession. For your average citizen 6 is fine but more never hurts.

[@arnoldmyers2302]

Gay

[@Adam-rs4en]

Username checks out.

[@chubbycatfish4573]

This is my favorite kind of Paul Harrell video... long.

[@davidgearardo1788]

Ha I love this name.

[@bigsean2473]

yup mine too. just the knowledge that pours from his mouth and the looks he gives are great

[@massltca]

Yes, I love the long videos. I could listen to his anecdotes all day. 🙌🏻

[@Mikey-xz4vn]

Paul: "I could go on a long dissertation of.." me: *yes, please do*

[@joemcdavid9931]

I know!!! Every time he says "I could go on for hours...but I won't", inside I cry a little bit!!

[@jouberttrovati]

@@joemcdavid9931 Haha, me too!

[@Hjerte_Verke]

If he went on a long dissertation of a topic, I would more hand drawn visual aids and graphics and what not.

[@loneghostone6883]

I like to just listen to paul speak while i work, so the long dissertations are nice. Listening to someone who knows what they're talking about, and gives proper yavits is refreshing.

[@wcw2793]

I know right!

[@shanequigley7552]

This guy is a legend, articulate, well researched and logical, a breath of fresh air, and a commanding knowledge of his chosen subject, it demands respect due to his ability and the clear and concise delivery of his presentation, LEGEND

[@ekim000]

Despite having been an enthusiastic shooter and amateur student of firearms for 40+ years I have never watched a video of Paul's without learning something.

[@memelord1337]

I could listen to a 4 hour long podcast of Paul Harrell's personal anecdotes

[@thechineserussian]

But would you be able to put up with his speech impediment and Shatner-esque pauses?

[@LIQUID_556]

@@thechineserussian "Paul Harrell" "Speech Impediment"

[@mrpibb7781]

The Jerry v Jerry and Paul v Paul references were friggin' hilarious

[@john-paulsilke893]

mrpibb7781 that dry humour absolutely destroys me. 🤪

[@BrockOBauma]

Made me think of Jerry Seinfeld saying "what's the deal with autoloaders?"

[@eddyflo2978]

@@BrockOBauma seriously

[@artemisarrow179]

I’m the first gun owner in my family for a few generations and it was your content that helped contribute to me buying guns. Thanks Paul :)

[@skivasjalvmordare7439]

Artemis Arrow based ;3

[@FillyNapper]

The furries are joining the gamer uprising. Also cute pfp

[@keithreinert5835]

Congratulations!

[@michaelbuckers]

* notices bulge under the coat * OwO what's this caliber?

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

Oh now, don't go blaming Paul for your new found addiction, lol. :) There's an old saying within the community "How many guns is enough? Just one more."

[@c2ashman]

1. learned something 2. sound logic heard in todays time 3. made me reflect my own opinion result: I thank Paul for his amazing content. Thumbs up.

[@evilke-kneebone8025]

"Gijgicagobomomemoma" I think means "hey nice shooting jacket of superior quality" And "gojugegubafuma" means "where can I procure one"?

[@PaulHarrell]

OK, that was funny.

[@andrewsteere8829]

@@PaulHarrell Authentic Frontier gibberish?

[@joneifer8070]

Was this a Joe Biden quote I missed?

[@AmethystRebellion]

@@joneifer8070 That's his long lost thrice removed cousin lol

[@beastbassing889]

@@joneifer8070 nah, too sophisticated for him

[@PPISAFETY]

I'm circling back to this video after three years because of something that happened in a gathering of friends the other day. As often happens, our talk turned to guns, specifically the relatively new S&W Shield Plus 9mm pistol, which I happen to think is a fine handgun. Some of my friends were aware that I carry the original Shield now that I'm retired. I prefer to use its 8 round magazines for a full grip for 9 rounds total in the gun. If I carry the Shield on my belt, I carry two spare mags very conveniently in a matching pouch. If I carry in a lightweight shoulder holster, it only has one spare mag pouch and I'm good with that. I seriously doubt I'd ever use the 9 rounds in the gun or the 17 rounds I have available with one spare mag, much less the 25 I'd have with 2 spares.. My buddies asked me when I was going to get a Shield Plus. When I asked why I should, everyone said for the higher capacity. When I replied that I was fine with the 9 shot pistol, for which I have an extra Shield in case one goes down or is taken as evidence, and 12 extra magazines already, they acted as if I was insane because I was not going to change guns. I explained that my two standard Shields had already been reliability tested and zeroed, and I just didn't see it as necessary to buy new pistols and magazines for a few more rounds capacity. They all felt it to be very important to have as many rounds in their guns as possible. I was the only one in the conversation who had ever really heard a shot fired in anger, but they insisted I was going to get killed somehow. I wonder what exactly my friends imagine I'll be getting into with my handgun? I'm an old man who lives a quiet life and minds my own business. I am no longer under any obligation to enforce the law which might have meant I'd have to overcome one or two determined criminals. All I have to do now is break contact and make an escape. Quite frankly, my 9 shot compact may well be more than I need. It makes sense to me to inject a little realistic thought into weapons selection. I guess if I didn't already own two original Shields and had no handgun, I might very well buy a Shield Plus, but I'm not in that place. More is not always better.

[@chasedooley6237]

I know it’s been many months since you made this comment but I wanted to thank you for it. I own two Shield M2.0s (9mm and 40 S/W). I’m a new shooter, so I watch a lot of self-defense videos online, and the resounding chant is that “MORE IS BETTER!” It is so resounding that I developed a case of capacity envy, feeling that my 8+1 or 7+1 is completely inadequate. I had actually made up my mind to trade in my Shields and a Glock 26 (which is a great gun but is not a great gun for me) for a Shield Plus this month. Having read your comment and taking into account Paul’s commentary, I’m. better off keeping the Shields and using the extra funds for ammunition and training. Besides, I already own a full-size, high-capacity handgun (a Glock 45). And further, as an over-the-road truck driver, I’m not even in a position where I can legally and consistently carry a firearm for weeks at a time. So, what’s the point of spending the money on a new firearm that I’ll only carry for two weeks at most? Thanks again for a little, truthful perspective, and for your service as an officer.

[@PPISAFETY]

@@bluewolf325 Well said.

[@slackleashdogtraining3598]

Is it true as I’ve recently been made aware that: armed robbery suspects have morphed from one armed attacker to multiple assailants as a demographic “shift”. i.e. Home invasions and car jackings; recently in America are perpetrated by GROUPS of armed felons, and not a lone attacker? If this trend is true and it appears to be, then a defender would have to carry enough ammunition to dissuade multiple armed attackers. Since virtually no civilian armed defender has been recorded making a useful reload during an incident. That is a civilian defender has not been found on video being able to shoot more than the “on board” capacity during a gunfight; I’m left to conclude that in the modern era of multiple attackers being 35% of the incidents; this makes a case for more capacity, no?

[@adrianotero7963]

The threat in America has changed....sure one on one punks you dont need much ammo....but being in a situation like the Mumbai....in a setting with multiple threats for a longer time...unable to leave the premises........abundance of ammo can be a life saver.....

[@Tofino888]

@@slackleashdogtraining3598I like your comment about how there’s been no recorded reloads by defenders. It reminds me of a statistic I read somewhere else recently, which stated that most defensive shootings in the US have an average round count of 3. After this the bad guys are running away or disabled.

[@RalphReagan]

Absolutely loved the .44 magnum vs. .22 Long rifle comparison lol

[@thespaminator]

For me a fudd is this, someone who is ok with limiting my 2nd amendment rights because in their words. "I've never needed a 30rd clip to kill a deer." It's the willingness to give up rights because they don't personally exercise them. That's the fudd problem. Not the hunting experience. P.S. Paul, you are NOT a fudd.

[@Stevarooni]

"Fudd" is the spelling...as in, "I am Elmer J. Fudd, millionaire. I own a mansion and a yacht."

[@roryconall645]

Want to see a Fudd's eyes cross? Tell them you've often needed a 30 round "clip" for hunting people.

[@JB-ff6se]

The desire to ban guns they aren't in to is my understanding of a Fudd also. Another I have seen is viewing a Remington 870 Wingmaster with glossy wood and metal and an 870 Super Mag for turkey (comparable production dates) and making the statement the Wingmaster will perform better on turkeys due to the metal and stock finish.

[@DerMeister821]

@@roryconall645 doesn't take a long time for a wild tacti-tool to appear.

[@roryconall645]

@@JB-ff6se It's funny because it's true. Or that my 870 Police is a tactical gun and not suitable for hunting (not bothering to ask if I put a different barrel that takes choke tubes on it, or realizing the Police is just a parkerized Wingmaster)

[@matthewcrawford7067]

Miss this guy more every video I watch. Such a blessing to have someone who wanted to educate people so much.

[@KingArthur72076]

I can’t believe Paul kept a straight face after demonstrating what the guy said to him @ 28:30 🤣

[@cameronnorton5898]

Paul, the videos where you mostly talk are always highly informative and entertaining. I would listen to you talk for hours if I could

[@rjkee5157]

Me too, I'd like to hear the long version of some of these stories.

[@georgetimm8203]

Yes, I agree. The public speaking aspect of these presentation is A+.

[@HughesEnterprises]

Revolvers are awesome. Making a neat little 2” hole from 25 yards with a Python never gets old.

[@barryloyd3013]

Hughes Enterprises any grouping made with a Python never gets old.

[@user-td1zo3tv9p]

Is that with one or two rounds?!? Asking for a friend. LOL

[@harrytinker2328]

A- Gallagher is a comedian. B- Gallagher destroys watermelons. C- Paul destroys watermelons. D- Therefore Paul is also a comedian!😮

[@francistheophilus2720]

I like this, you are funny

[@JerseyMiller]

@@francistheophilus2720 I concur. He is funny.

[@minerblue9641]

Hey! Paul never said that.

[@8bitorgy]

HIS DISCLAIMER DOESN'T FOOL ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@timothywilliams1359]

@@francistheophilus2720 I like your name.

[@billythebake]

I had a motorcycle accident recently, where my leg was broken by a deer's leg. The surgeon told me he was not surprised, since the deer's structure is actually stronger than mine (although the deer's structure was no match for my motorcycle...) I would expect any round capable of causing lethal damage to deer to probably being effective on humans. So, I wouldn't be too fast to discount the experience that hunters may bring to the table

[@michaelshapiro1543]

Ah, Logic wins again!

[@John5.56]

Absolutely. Pretty sure James Yeager said something along the lines of “if it’s good enough to hunt a deer it’s good enough to hunt a dude” or vice versa, but you get the point lol.

[@greggaldridge]

I really appreciate how intelligent this man is.

[@dennisnashville7114]

I really like the way he breaks things down... easily understood.

[@videodistro]

And full.of phial holes. My talk usually.means more salesmanship.

[@6Sally5]

He is the Jedi Master of outline speech

[@Siskiyous6]

Thank you for producing the Personal Protection: Double Action Revolvers video.

[@pharmdiddy5120]

as a pharmacist, your skepticism warms my heart and inspires hope for the world

[@tomstepanowicz6191]

Paul, Two things: first, thanks for confirming that I exist (I'm from New York) and second, you need to stay out of Nowhere because you usually get into trouble when you go there.

[@keepermovin5906]

Can confirm I go there from time to time I never learn my lesson

[@jimisom6038]

But only when you're in the middle of it.

[@paulross9287]

Makes me want to move to a crowded urban high crime city, gotta be safer than the peaceful countryside. 😁

[@jefflemaster2850]

There are only two circumstances where you can have too much ammunition, when you have to swim or are on fire.

[@bertg.6056]

Point taken, Jeff !!

[@ScottKenny1978]

Eh, if you're carrying so much *that it marks you as carrying,* I would argue that is too much ammo.

[@mikehenthorn1778]

you need to learn to swim better. sir

[@timjones1689]

Some people hunt deer with a 300 win mag, and some people with a 30 30, why, because some people are better shots then others. Some people need only one well placed shot, while others need a pistol with a 17 round magazine. It all has to do on how good of a shot someone is, and what they are shooting. In the ARMY I shot 30 rounds at a simulated silhouette target at 20 yards representing 700 meter with a gas mask on all shots within an official ARMY silhouette. I have to say my First Sargent looked at me with amaze.

[@RustyShacklefordReal]

@@timjones1689 Also a lot of people in drug areas need more shots because someone on meth can take a lot more hits than a sober person.

[@jamiemitchell9733]

That savage takedown of every tacticool gel test channel, though.

[@4gauge10]

My dad was a chemical mixer that made"Anacin"for nearly 42 years Paul. I really enjoyed this video.

[@geometro9512]

The most common use of Fudd doesn’t say hunting isn’t useful . Fudd is used to insult people who think you should ONLY be allowed to own a bolt action rifle or a double barrel shotgun . It’s to insult gun owners that agree with and help infringe on our 2A rights.

[@geometro9512]

BWM yeah trump is absolutely a Fudd. He’s done more harm to our gun rights than Obama

[@NoBrakes23]

@Shotgunmad xl They still got banned by a "Republican" president with "Republican" control of both houses. If Killary had won, Repubs would likely have picked up more seats in 2018, (The mid term election after a presidential election usually goes against the incumbent.) Since Republican congresscritters only care about the 2nd amendment when a Democrat is in the White House, we might actually have been better off if Clinton had won.

[@geometro9512]

Shotgunmad xl so it’s ok if a republican shreds the constitution and violates our rights?

[@Bob5mith]

@@NoBrakes23 "Repubs would likely have picked up more seats in 2018" Congress had absolutely nothing to do with the bumpstock ban. Trump told the ATF to change their interpretation of the definition of machine gun.

[@geometro9512]

Shotgunmad xl I voted for trump and would again if it was between him and Hillary. He is horrible on guns and I will continue to call him out on it unless he changes. I am 100-% for controlling immigration but where’s the wall? I haven’t seen near the progress we should have

[@Omar-if1cu]

No matter what anyone say’s revolvers still have a very important place in both hunting and self defense. Revolvers shoot the truly powerful rounds in a more reliable manner which is important for penetration through bones to reach vitals, they are simple to understand and you can never accidentally eject a magazine from panic and adrenaline, they have more versatility in shooting different power loads of the same cartridge and shooting different bullet types and also different calibers in the same gun (all is safe as long as you dont shoot an ill made reload or something too powerful for the frame which usually happens in 38s and small 357 frames), They make perfect sense for people in the outdoors and for people in shitty states that restrict mag capacity in semi autos, but most of all revolvers are extremely simple and quick to use when injured and one handed... because of this they make the perfect back up gun, whether its some really hot 357 loads or some lighter recoil 44 mag revolvers will always be extremely useful and important to learn.

[@ruinedrx8]

10mm has as much energy at 100 yards as .357 does at the muzzle

[@gisforgroves4901]

@@ruinedrx8 Fine speech. How does 10mm compare to .44 magnum? .454 casull? .460 and .500 Smith? Just curious.

[@ruinedrx8]

@@gisforgroves4901 not good

[@Herdanaz]

@@gisforgroves4901 I'm curious how exactly those calibers are practical for edc, you can carry even 45-70 revolver, but that doesn't mean it's a good idea

[@gisforgroves4901]

@@Herdanaz I fail to see why there are impractical. Do YOU need 15+1 shots to hit a threat? Can YOU not handle the recoil of big bore handgun cartridges? Do YOU find carrying a larger handgun uncomfortable IWB or OWB? Because these all seem like YOU problems to me.

[@chrisbrake7219]

I am a "revolver guy", though at times I do carry a semi auto. This video pretty much confirmed all my reasons for the gun I choose to carry based on what I am doing! Very much enjoyed. Thank you!

[@bobnib2328]

Just got done watching the Rambo review and then this gets dropped, perfect.

[@jthrelf]

Paul I've never heard that definition of a fudd. A fudd is simply a gun owner who believes people should only own hunting arms and typically agrees with magazine bans, semi auto bans, etc.

[@TheQ2-4-1]

jthrelf came here in the comments to look for this.

[@wayneparker9331]

This video was BY FAR the best discussion on ammo capacity as a factor in choosing a firearm that I've witnessed in 35 years of shooting and discussing firearms with fellow Marines, law enforcement officers who are good friends, and ordinary civilians. Thank you for stressing the importance of choosing an appropriate firearm for the each citizen's circumstances and the point that no one firearm is right for everyone even under the same circumstances. I would also like to thank you for pointing out the dangers of excess capacity combined with poor fire discipline. Almost always that is a recipe for disaster. As I emphasize to my shooting buddies, every bullet you will shoot in a personal defense is its own lawsuit waiting to be filed.

[@seeratlasdtyria4584]

reminds me of my best school teachers' pre discussion advice: " make sure your brain is running before you throw your mouth in gear". As usual, a carefully considered and delivered exposition and delivery.

[@hytekrednekbama4400]

When I grow up, I want to become a cool and smart Paul too! Best youtube dude on the nets.

[@Juicetheeunuch]

Certainly a good goal. To be able to speak about anything with his poise, humor and expertise would be great success for anyone.

[@Juicetheeunuch]

Btw, I'm a black New Yorker but I love your name.

[@SonOfTheDawn515]

From what I've seen, "fudd" is used to insult people who say "I support the second amendment but..." and similar lines. Or the Joe Biden shotgun rhetoric.

[@revolverguy651]

I've seen both. I've been called a fudd for carrying a revolver. Although my 357 magnum will usually incapacitate quicker than a 9mm or 40.

[@SonOfTheDawn515]

@@revolverguy651 I say carry whatever firearm you want. It's your life but don't go smaller than .380 unless you set your survival difficulty level to extreme in which case, well, have fun with those achievement points!

[@PhycoKrusk]

Generally, this is what it's taken to mean, or at least what it's _intended_ to mean. If you learned something about firearms from hunting, that seems pretty valid to me; empirical evidence and all that. "Fudd" is supposed to be someone who is a supporter of the Second Amendment on the basis that the Founding Fathers intended it to apply to hunting implements only, and not to other firearms. Like many words though, the meaning has been changed or twisted over time to mean something it was not originally intended to mean. That's language.

[@SonOfTheDawn515]

@@PhycoKrusk So they don't understand or support the second amendment hence "I support the second amendment but...."

[@JuiceJive]

Sometimes the argument gets confused. Some people think nobody should have any gun with more than 8 rounds because they're civilians, and some because that's how many rounds fit in a 1911 and everything made since has been a mistake.

[@GunSam]

This is one of Paul's best works! Very enjoyable video and presented well. I think most of us deep down know that both autos and revolvers are both very good handguns and useful depending on the needs of the individual. Like sports fans who root for a particular team and swear they are the best team, they know deep down all teams have good and bad players and all can be good. Having a good VS argument is always a good way to improve on all aspects of handgunning. The true winner is the one who owns and shoots both revolvers and autos and appreciates them all!

[@robertbailey4454]

The guy at the ATM recognized you and knew that hold up came with one very important caveat, Paul Harrell.

[@_sneer_]

Could he rob his friend? Yeah, but...

[@stevenbingham859]

That was a very good and well thought out presentation Paul. As a highly trained practitioner of Emergency Medicine and Trauma care for over 25 yrs. I know that the single most important element in the mortality and morbidity of a GSW patient doesn't depend on the number of rounds but on the vital organs that are struck by the round or rounds irregardless if the caliber. I have treated several critical GSWs from pellet guns.

[@gravesclayton3604]

Thank you, again, Paul. An older post, yes, and also one that bears repeating every so often! I would say that the upshot is how people tend to define 'better', which has had lots of situational variables. As a youngster, I thought 4 rounds in my father's Savage .222 hunting rifle was really inadequate, and that the 6-round magazine in his 30-06 was no better than a revolver. I was 8 years old, just learning firearms, and was training with his 9-shot .22 High-Standard DA/SA revolver. It was only as I got older, graduating to more potent firearms, that I began to understand & appreciate every firearm my father owned for its individual uses, pros & cons. Low and behold, with over 30 firearms, every single one had at least one redeeming feature that the others did not, wow! There was a lesson learned with each and every one, even if that lesson was 'how to appreciate and recognize a nearly useless firearm', lol! Now, that being said, I saw my father throw away more than one worn out, exasperatingly frustrating Air/CO2 pistol and/or air-rifle. However, he never disposed of, sold, or even traded away, to my knowledge, a single firearm regardless of type, caliber, shot capacity, reliability, etc., ever. So there was some intrinsic value he saw in all firearms, that I have spent my whole life learning, as well.

[@ManDuderGuy]

9:40 Are we just gonna ignore that Paul kept his eyes on the camera the whole time he was going through all those guns? Whattaguy.

[@capt3]

I’m just impressed that you remember to bring your ticket to the dry cleaners.

[@uncreativename9936]

If anyone does, it's Paul.

[@BlackBriar0204]

Paul will be a General when the machines take over.

[@killervztwogaming5796]

what if paul is secretly a machine already though?

[@BlackBriar0204]

KillerVzTwo Gaming Then we are all doomed.

[@funzjag]

I'd serve under General Harrell.

[@NormanBatesIsMyMum]

Correct this please. "When the machines try to take over"

[@varietasVeritas]

You think that the machines haven't already taken over?

[@josefernandez-leon4024]

PH’s videos are very well prepared and he surely is just about the best in the business, his thoroughness speaks for itself. His tediousness is what makes his videos great.

[@ElieZ]

Dude's humor is the best! Thank you for years of entertainment and education.

[@ourvaluesarewhoweareinadem4093]

"I shot jello." Goddamn brutal. And hilarious.

[@vicnighthorse]

I think it is more us ballistic nerds rather than the bearded tattooed guys that shoot jello. Bearded tattooed guy usually claims to have done his testing on human targets.

[@xauepov70]

Fudds are the kind of guys that tell you you don't need an AR because their 35 Remington lever action Marlin is all you need to hunt deer and the Second Amendment doesn't refer to "military style" rifles.

[@bushwhackedonvhs]

xauepov70 Ok, but the 336 in .35 Remington is dope as fuck ngl.

[@davidmartinson1528]

I'm glad I found Paul on you tube, a true knowledgeable professional in his field

[@ToyMachine22122]

Great video Paul, thanks for your hard work! FWIW, I don’t think a person can be a “Fudd” unless they attempt to apply hunting principles to political discourse around the 2A. For instance a true Fudd might say, “A double-barrel shotgun is enough for any hunter, therefore pump-action and semi-automatic shotguns should be illegal.” On the other hand, a person who says, “All I need for myself is a double-barrel shotgun, but if somebody else wants to own a pump or semi-auto shotgun then that’s fine with me” is NOT a Fudd. Furthermore, anybody who calls Paul Harrel a Fudd is a moron.

[@rdrrr]

The problem is a lot of people throw the term around carelessly. Someone's favourite handgun is a 1911 platform? They assert that it's still a relevant carry option in the Year of Our Lord 2022? Fudd! Frankly, I don't think it's a useful word anyway. It's loaded with a bunch of stereotypical assertions that may or may not be true and only serves to destroy any potential for meaningful communication. If someone's absolutely convinced that "you don't need a 30-round magazine because it's no good for hunting" then regardless of how ill-informed that opinion may be, hurling a tired insult at them isn't going to change their mind. Flinging shit tends to instigate flame wars, and then _nobody_ learns anything.

[@BCPvideo]

@@rdrrr I just call 1911 folks boomers...and I might shriek "two world wars!" at them over and over again.

[@Skippy8750]

@@BCPvideono matter how much you cope, seethe, and vouch for your glock soyventeen. It doesn’t change the fact that yes, the M1911 has indeed used, and won, 2 world wars. Zoomer

[@iCookCrystalMeth]

⁠@@Skippy8750just as annoying as the “1911’s are for fudd’s” people

[@gnpahdc]

This man is a master class in one additional skill: "qualifying one's statements." This man puts his comments in such well thought-out and well-stated contextual qualifying framework(s) that his videos could be used in graduate courses where rhetorical expression is a requirement of one's future profession - any profession. (PS: "qualifying" was an attempt at a pun, and the " -- any profession" as a sentence-ender was an example of flattery through imitation. Gosh, I love this channel).

[@MrNexor-cj8gs]

I'm going to assume Paul was getting his hunting coat dry-cleaned.

[@jonathangriffiths2499]

" the dude with the hunting jacket is back . I think he works security in an incredibly violent pork and citrus fruit farm "

[@lovelessissimo]

Hunting coatS

[@bigalfrombrewster1842]

If you notice his jackets been getting tight, Paul's been gaining some weight lately

[@bigalfrombrewster1842]

@Stroke It I put my hunting stuff in the pine tree a week before hunting FYIi was kidding

[@Boomchacle]

@@jonathangriffiths2499 :P

[@JohnDoe-vf2yo]

"Well, gee, Tattooed Bearded Guy" That made me laugh until I looked in the mirror, lol.

[@angelbreath6539]

lmao #metoo

[@108pel]

John Doe is that you mr James Yeager? 😁

[@UncleDanBand64]

@@108pel lol that is what I was thinking😂👍🇺🇸

[@JohnDoe-vf2yo]

"Give me LiberTV or give me DEATH!" Haha. No, no. I'm just a tattooed bearded guy laughing with Paul at the stereotypical KZbin "operator".

[@UncleDanBand64]

@@JohnDoe-vf2yo 😂👍sure James 😂

[@jamesharber7820]

You, sir, obviously put a tremendous amount of thought, effort and work into your videos and this one in particular. Having to cart about a couple dozen weapons from your home to the range and then, later, having to do it all again, in reverse, plus clean the several firearms you had fired...well, it wears me out just to think about it. Thank you so very much for doing all of that and special thanks for the verbal presentation(s)!

[@bluewater82]

The jest at the bearded tacticool dudes had me rolling.

[@mauidoug3923]

I totally agree about the validity of hunting as a teacher. A large Whitetail deer is a lot tougher than the average person in terms of absorbing poorly placed shots. Most wild animals, pound for pound have incredible survival instinct and persistence.

[@jeremyhere2002]

My interpretation of Fudd has been that guy who is pro gun but cool with assault weapon bans, red flag laws, etc because it won't affect him and his hunting guns. Can't say I have ever heard anyone say that experiences hunting are invalid or not transferred to edc cause it is hunting.

[@Stevarooni]

There's always someone who dismisses one experience as absolutely inapplicable to other situations.

[@JackOSUrulz]

I call those people FUCKHEADS.

[@funzjag]

@@JackOSUrulz I was going to say assholes but you're correct as well.

[@kftc1980]

I have seen some people on YT comments and message boards refer to Paul as a FUDD. Their apparent reason for this is the fact that he doesn’t exclusively favor modern guns for all purposes, makes videos like “don’t underestimate 30-30”, etc. Also possible defensiveness for challenging the bearded tattooed loudmouths that like to play with jello. Just ignorance, but for some this slur goes well beyond inconsistency with 2A support.

[@fruitfarmfords8243]

Yeager shits on "self taught" shooters, guys like Paul talked about who learned their skills hunting.

[@killervztwogaming5796]

here is the real question: what the hell constantly makes people want to shoot at or fight Paul Harrell? he has about a dozen different stories of possibly life threatening altercations. i guess id make a bunch of 40 minute videos on concealed carry thought experiments too if i had that kind of luck.

[@TheyJustCallMeB]

He lives on the west coast

[@LeonardAngussmith]

I have lived in Milwaukee's 'burbs for 22 years . In that time I have had six attempts by armed people to rob , jack , harm or just out and out shoot me. There seems to be nothing special about walking into trouble anymore. My own fav. anecdote was waiting in the dry cleaners here in the village , twenty years ago and a female thug came in to rob it. When her hand went into her pocket, ( after she screamed a lot and made it clear what was next ,) everyone except me , went for their weapon. White , black male and female , every age , everyone was ready and no robbery took place.

[@funzjag]

@@LeonardAngussmith Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed reading about that experience!

[@brandanb9735]

Strange shit happens and statistics don't apply evenly. I had two violent encounters on consecutive weekends in D.C., one a crazed homeless man and another with a flash mob. Both occurred during the early evening hours in fairly busy locations. Some people are just unlucky. I had my first in D.C. only a year prior.

[@Mirokuofnite]

I guess they assume he's a pushover?

[@JUDGERAMBO]

"Guns are for hunting" - Elmer Fudd.

[@Stevarooni]

Yeah, that is the "Fudd" association I've always heard. If it doesn't fit hunting requirements, they don't care about it.

[@Voltug]

“All I need is muh 30-06 has good stopin powr”

[@whitechrist8700]

Whatever, Elmer Fudd is cool

[@JUDGERAMBO]

Never misses Wabbit season

[@chadpunte1731]

IT'D BLOW A DEER IN HALF! You don't NEED that.

[@Bill23799]

A Platypus walks into a bar and orders a beer . Bartender brings him his beer and says " That will be two bucks ". Platypus says......" Put it on my Bill ".

[@norman6694]

that never gets old

[@Bill23799]

@@norman6694 I was going to say " A Ornithorhynchus anatinus walks into a bar " but I thought that might be a bit obscure to some.

[@blondewoman1]

I am foreign and don't get it. The bill is what you owe to s/o. What is a Bill to a platypus ?

[@Bill23799]

@@blondewoman1 Hello Blondewoman. A Platypus is an aquatic mammal that has a large Bill like a Duck. There is an old joke that is " A Duck walks into a hotel bar and orders a beer. He starts to walk out and the Bartender says Hey, how about what you owe. The Duck says Put it on my Bill " Like add it to his Hotel Bill. It's funny because a Duck has a Bill.

[@Bill23799]

Don't feel bad about not getting a joke being from another country. I was American soldier stationed in West Germany for 3 years. A local German told me a joke i did not get. " The Monastery ( where Monks live ) was on fire. Out through the door ran the Warm Bruder".

[@makarov138]

I most proudly say, as a citizen of the great state of Mississippi, that we have ZERO magazine restrictions! Neither does my neighboring states of Arkansas and Alabama. Tennessee also! To be frank: I live in the deep South! We don't do magazine restrictions here! So I carry both autos and revolvers depending on my plan for the day. When going down in the deep woods behind my house, wild hogs here: my 7 shot .357 is on my side with two speed loaders in tow. On my local walking track that does extend into the not so deep woods: my trusty FEG SMC9X18 simi-suto with 4 extra mags makes me feel safe enough. But then the CZ82 with 3 extra 12-round mags makes me feel safer. Too many options is a very good thing these days! Love you Paul! Keep up the great job you are doing!

[@gypsyjacko]

Love Paul’s presentations especially the stories

[@Eagle-eye-pie]

....but if i wrote it like that, it wouldn't fit on one line. ever the pragmatist.

[@dr.floridamanphd]

There’s nothing quite like watching an old Paul Harrell video on my 40” plasma when my phone alerts me to a new Paul Harrell video. It’s gonna be a good day!

[@garypage9515]

I really appreciate the way Paul sticks to facts, reasoning, and logical concepts, and avoids political or politically charged statements. He is to be totally respected for the way he is able to impart knowledge, and I learn a lot from his videos.

[@wilfriedfuentes9070]

it confirms what I was told by a shooting instructor in my Country: most of the situations are resolved by the "rule of the 3" (in 3 seconds, with 3 shots by 3 meters (10') thanks Paul!

[@ChrisFowlerNH]

The guy at the dry cleaners appears to have been speaking Meth-anese. 😂😂

[@wingracer1614]

We have a lot of bath saltians around here and I think they speak the same language.

[@Boomie789]

Don't forget the Dust Angels and the Spicelanders. Honorable mention to the Addystanians.

[@minerblue9641]

Maybe Paul should carry a 357 mag to that laundry. It may make a difference, but it might not.

[@Kohbruh]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@upinarms79]

I've never been concerned about the rate of fire in a revolver... I kind of feel like if you need a rate of fire faster than a revolver, you're probably in over your head with a sidearm anyway. I can see capacity and trigger pull weight maybe being issues, but not rate of fire.

[@HighFalutinTootin]

Some revolvers have 8 shot cylinders some have 9 or ten shot cylinders obviously calibers vary but all in all revolvers are a very diverse platform

[@williammunny3336]

Nice explanation and presentation, it really just depends on what threat you are likely to face, when I was in a citizen involved shooting in 2005, I had to resort to my handgun after I expended all 6 shells in my mossberg 500 pistol grip shotgun. Yes, it was the “text book home invasion of between 2 and 5 people storming your house with overwhelming force” By the time I had to resort to my handgun one of the intruders was either dead or immobilized after I had shot him 2 times with the shotgun, I fired 6 shots out of the glock 26’s 10 round magazine and managed to hit the intruder 4 times, he did stop shooting at me and was incapacitated enough to no longer be an imminent threat. Saying that, that situation was also resolved with 6 rounds fired from the handgun, however a total of 12 rounds were fired by me, and I did not have a spare magazine that was easily accessible, had I been in possession of a spare magazine I most definitely would have made a tactical reload, maybe finished off the other intruder, which may or may not have had legal ramifications, albeit unlikely, instead I retreated to the bedroom reloaded the shotgun and waited for the police to arrive. However, this is a threat most people in most places are unlikely to ever face. For most people a coach gun in 20 gauge and maybe a mid to full size .357 magnum is sufficient, for concealed carry hard to say but just remember your not going to war and if you are you better have more than a handgun. I can also say that had I had a midsize revolver with a speed loader in .357 magnum it is more likely that I would have killed the second intruder and I would have been able to reload it in the time I had in the lull in the shooting.

[@brancroidubh5996]

Sucks you had to go through that mate.

[@MikeOxlong1027]

Coming back to these older episodes is good for the soul. we love you Paul.

[@BlainsTube]

Paul, thank you for educating and informing the viewing audience. Your efforts are very much appreciated.

[@jamesfleming555]

Paul, thanks for doing this series. I am qualified with the 1911, have a HK USP Compact, love 22 semiautos, have 380s. But I am a revolver guy. That's my choice and I'm good with that. My daily carry is a 357 mag, a 38 special, and an oh sh+t 22 wmr. All 5 shooters. So I appreciate this series that you are doing.

[@queasybeetle]

This is a perfect video on how to construct an argument.

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

Yes, straight from Aristotle.

[@allen_p]

When Paul said there was math involved I started thinking of sine, co-sine, etc.I was much relieved when it was simple addition.

[@jerrytaylor4078]

Like you, I thought of things like square roots, distributive principle, etc. With Paul, you need not worry.

[@jasong.5279]

Your professionalism and attention to details... even to those about individuals questioning your presentations... still to this day astounds me. Please continue the great work. It's helped me learn a great deal over the years.

[@martinweyermann51]

Thank you Paul for your telling, instructions and the math, I really appriciate the way you do it! Best regareds and greatings from Switzerland! Martin

[@iboopedyournose]

I was so excited to see a new Paul Harrell video; I clicked on it and saw 38:29 and almost cried tears of joy :’).

[@silonolm8946]

I think the term "fudd" is mostly used to apply to people who are anti-Second Amendment, except for things like hunting shotguns and other sporting weapons. So they might be against "scary-looking" semi-automatic rifles such as an AR-15 style rifle, or even handguns, but not things like double barreled shotguns, or bolt-action hunting rifles. I personally haven't seen the term be used to dismiss someone who has knowledge of guns from hunting, but I could be wrong.

[@moritamikamikara3879]

tbh I thought fudd was used interchangably with the word "Bubba" as in "Someone that fucks up their guns by modifying it excessively." Like modifying their mosin nagant to have a black plastic stock and a pistol grip and a quad rail system and fuck NO!

[@RichWhiteUM]

Your definition is what I have come to understand it to be also. A fair amount of what I know about firearms comes from hunting, in addition to any formal training I have received.

[@videodistro]

www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Fudd

[@videodistro]

@@moritamikamikara3879 no, that's not any part of the term fudd.

[@FirePirate099]

Silonolm you’re exactly right

[@stroys7061]

Paul Harrell is the king of “it depends!” And yeah, I watched the whole video.

[@mojo4376]

Love your videos Paul. Thank you for doing them.

[@WrankledEngine]

Most thought provoking analysis on gun capacities and loading that Ive heard. Great insight on formal weapons training vs self taught hunting from experience on what works. Gotta go get part 2 and look forward to Part 2A. Keep Streaming your experiences. THANK YOU!

[@94q45t]

“The first round from presentation”...produces revolver from thin air, fires. On a more serious note, if I fire an S&W 500, and the concussion causes the building to collapse, do loose bricks count as capacity?”

[@MarlHellbringer]

S&W .500, when there is an intruder hiding behind the fridge, 3 houses down....

[@55chevy327]

Imagine how smart Paul would be if he had a beard and tattoos.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

He did have a curly, thick mop of hair and a 70's pornstar mustache early-on. Does that count?

[@jacobmccandles1767]

About 12 points lower I think.

[@khaccanhle1930]

If he had a beard and a skin tight t shirt, suddenly all his ideas would be like the ten commandments from the tacticool gods on high.

[@coiledsteel8344]

Hjerte Verke - Jesus you guys must watch more Vintage Porn than even I do! 😮🤔😁

[@bobgordon1754]

Based on my 30 plus years of law enforcement I seriously doubt it would affect his intellect in a positive way. There is nothing wrong with the beard but the tattoos would at least show a lack of judgement. Having because of my career spent a lot of time around jails and prisons I can truthfully tell you that the more tattoos a person has the worse a criminal they are. I am sure there are exceptions to that but it would take another whole life time of opposite experience for me to change my mind. If Paul had enough tattoos he would not be able to make gun videos because he would likely be a convicted felon or at the very least convicted of domestic violence. Either of these would make paul possessing a pistol illegal. How anyone would think tattoos would or could contribute to one's intelligence is beyond al understanding. If you think k about it you will never see doctors, scientist or other obviously intelligent people tattooed up like a hooker.

[@JaronActual]

A ~40 minute Paul video? Allow me to pull up my comfy chair.

[@amsb4dafunk406]

I'm on a steel folding chair surrounded by 5 gallon buckets, sorting brass. 40 minutes ain't gonna be long enough.

[@Genesis23OPB]

@@amsb4dafunk406 holy moly

[@daveholden2711]

NOT! [Gaps!] The comfy chair!

[@DIYivan04]

I love the amount of effort Paul puts into eye contact with the camera

[@johnnybeanz1296]

Paul-you did an excellent job explaining cartridge capacity-again-to people new to the channel or who weren’t listening previously when you explained all of this. And almost 40 minutes without stumbling, stammering or otherwise saying stupid stuff. Even with editing, very impressive. Why people find this difficult to understand continues to elude me, but after this vid nobody can say you didn’t explain it sufficiently. Some people will never agree. More is always better. Each to their own and don’t let the facts screw up a good story. Anyway, superior job.

[@CyanLink]

" I've never had a problem that I couldn't solve with 5 rounds, that the 6th solved." Me: What about all those times you shoot at a plate rack with 6 plates?

[@thedamnyankee1]

First two words of the video title.

[@01100101011100100111]

@@thedamnyankee1 I don't know, he might have a metal allergy.

[@thewisewolf768]

@@thedamnyankee1 Listen man, those pates were clearly out to get Mr. Paul here.

[@paulross9287]

Or in my case, a plate rack with two plates.

[@RSPDiver]

I can’t imagine a person I’d rather review craft beers with than Paul.

[@jolier1313]

The problem with the reasoning behind ammo capacity is that it stems too closely from military strategy and tactics that are often out of place in personal defense situations. The line of reasoning is that more ammo capacity means an increase in superiority of fire, which can lead one to have both offensive and defensive advantages over enemy forces. Superiority of fire allows one to 1) engage multiple targets, 2) destroy more enemy forces or equipment, 3) suppress/disrupt enemy force movements, or 4) strengthen friendly force movements (i.e. advance, flanking, retreat, etc.). These advantages are clearly necessary to win battles and wars, but the problem is that superiority of fire is rarely necessary in personal self-defense situations, and I say this leaving statistics aside and simply thinking through this point strategically and tactically. In a self-defense situation, an individual who is attacked and trying to defend himself will likely be at two disadvantages: first, he will likely be surprised and have to react to the threat without complete awareness/information (whereas the assailant will likely have this advantage), and he will likely not have back up support from other team members or units (whereas the assailant may have this support). If an individual faces an attack from only one other individual, perhaps superiority of fire can be an advantage and deciding factor of the gun fight. However, so can marksmanship, accuracy, and the firepower of the cartridge. In other words, increased ammo capacity or superior rate of fire in a personal defense situation may not necessarily lead to victory. While "superiority of fire" and "firepower" are often used interchangeably, I use "superiority of fire" to mean the ability to maintain a sustained volume of fire at either high or low rates, whereas I take "firepower" to mean the destructiveness of a weapon system. The real question is, when can anyone ever truly know that they have the superiority of fire in a self-defense situation? What if the assailant is wearing body armor, has several extended magazines, multiple firearms, or even NVGs? Even if someone is likely to carry two spare mags for self-defense, is engaging and staying in the firefight to see who has the most ammo capacity ever a risk worth taking? No, the best strategy is to engage only enough to either eliminate the enemy, provide suppressive fire for a retreat or to flee, or worst case, take a defensive position, call 911, and wait for 911 to arrive. Moreover, every shooter has to legally account for every round that is fired in a criminal or civil case. The more rounds that are fired, the more difficulty one faces accounting for them. And, even if one is justified in the shooting, if one round hurts an innocent bystander, one's case will likely be lost. If one is outgunned in firepower and not sure he or she has the skill or firepower to eliminate the enemy, then the best strategy is to retreat/flee. If one is attacked by multiple assailants, then increased ammo capacity/superiority of fire is not going to give one enough of an advantage to overcome the surprise of the attack, the lack of backup support, and being outnumbered, so the best strategy would be to retreat/flee. With that being said, I think ammo capacity is overrated for personal, self-defense situations. Most debates of personal defense firearms and calibers almost always take place with the assumption that the sole adversary one is likely to face is against human enemies, too. However, there are two types of personal defense: defense against humans and defense against big/dangerous game (hogs, deer, elk, buffalo, moose, coyotes, black bears, grizzly bears, mountain lions, or even aggressive dogs). In the case of big/dangerous game, firepower is almost always an advantage over ammo capacity, too. First, rarely is one ever going to have to face multiple big/dangerous game adversaries, so ammo capacity is not really an advantage in this situation. Second, the likelihood of getting multiple shots on any big/dangerous game animals will also be unlikely, and hunters can draw on experience on this point. Third, the idea that the foot-pounds of energy, or momentum, or velocity are the most important metrics of cartridge effectiveness is a fallacy: the truth is that the most important factor of ballistics performance is not how much energy is generated from a cartridge, but how much energy is transferred to the target. Lastly, the idea that the kinetic energy (foot-pounds) of cartridges in a magazine is additive is also a fallacy. Some people like to take the kinetic energy of each cartridge and multiply by the number of cartridges to say that the magazine has a total kinetic energy of the sum of all of the cartridges. For instance, 15 cartridges of 147 grain 9mm at 1055 ft/s has more total kinetic energy of 5448 ft/lbs than 6 cartridges of 240 grain .44 Mag at 1300 ft/s with a total kinetic energy of 5402 ft/lbs. The problem with this idea of additive energy is several fold. It assumes that several rounds were fired and hit the target. Otherwise, in the event where only one round has been fired or hit the target, then one round of .44 Mag at 900 ft/lbs is by far more effective than one 9mm at 363 ft/lbs. Moreover, the ballistic metrics fail to consider the reality of anatomy. Hundreds of deep needle pricks to a person are likely to be more deadly than one mallet blow. The problem is that the one mallet blow is likely to stop someone immediately because all of the energy is dumped at once. This point can be demonstrated with the effectiveness of birdshot vs buckshot vs slugs. As far as revolvers vs semi-autos, yes, semi-autos are lighter than revolvers, but the need to carry a full spare mag almost negates the weight advantage. And as outlined above, the advantage of the faster semi-auto reload compared to a revolver is tactically hardly necessary except to clear a malfunction.

[@intj2948]

Excellent points. I agree with each of them. I always give an eye roll when someone tries to lecture me that I should have bought a pistol instead of a revolver for personal defense as a civilian.

[@blondequijote]

I understand the thought process behind waiting more ammo but I agree. I know I for one am already screwed if I'm in an extended shootout with only handguns. I understand semi-autos have improved a lot over the years but I know revolvers and pump shotguns almost never jam.

[@mikef-gi2dg]

Don't know much about guns....but Paul has a very calm, reasonable, well thought presentation style which makes his video's understandable. Very good.

[@michaelschaffer9165]

Paul I have learned that if I listen to one of your presentations through its entirety. That I do in fact learn. Thank you sir.

[@11C1P]

Well I can't wait for the 3 part series on striker action pistols! Also a sequel to each part of that series will rock!

[@jasonbloho8015]

“Fudd” = someone who says the second amendment is for hunting

[@pk13910]

Yup. To me a Fudd is someone who is ok with taking away certain guns and accessory parts (mostly the modern sporting rifles that are scary looking) as long as it doesn't infringe on their hunting rifles.

[@John.VanSwearingen]

It's kind of an odd ad hominem way of mischaracterizing criticism of fudds. Fudds are not people that have knowledge based on some sort of practical experience with hunting. Fudds are people that will sell Second Amendment rights up the creek because it doesn't affect their preferred way to hunt.

[@JohnJones-ty6fj]

Yup.”You don’t need an AR to hunt”

[@Taprack13]

That's one example.

[@dr.floridamanphd]

John Jones, you don’t need an AR to hunt. Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you have to do it. I don’t need a 10 gage shotgun to hunt, but I could if I wanted to (depending on the game of course). So that really isn’t a Fudd saying. I think it’s more along the lines of “AR15s are weapons of war. You don’t need one of them. Get something reliable like a Remington .223 instead.” That’s just plain ignorance and would be more of a Fuddy thing to say.

[@davedoe6445]

I like Paul's model for thinking about round count: What is the marginal utility of the next round fired?

[@BogeyTheBear]

"If it took more than one shot, you weren't using a Jakobs!"

[@robertdickson2319]

I love the comfort/peace of mind of knowing that once you've drawn a revolver It Will Fire. No safety to fumble. No miss feed, no slide stuck open after one shot. Main thing, surely, whatever the weapon type, is making sure that 1st shot is a hit. Large amounts of practice will get you there.