Yikes, too short shorts, black or no sox...yuck..distracting from the info...
@davidpyle73336 ай бұрын
Or not tight enough.
@chrissewell16086 ай бұрын
Amen!
@hopewilliams67056 ай бұрын
Awesome
@rickdeppat44566 ай бұрын
Mistake No. 2: sitting at the table with a guy whose name is literally JACK DANIEL and drinking WINE with him!?!
@tfbtv6 ай бұрын
It’s actually our own urine
@vonleiningen6 ай бұрын
So Bear Grylls.
@rickdeppat44566 ай бұрын
@@tfbtv ok, that's way stronger than whisky then 😄
@ramzankadyrov60356 ай бұрын
@@tfbtvlooks like y’all are properly hydrated then
@chrissewell16086 ай бұрын
That may be # 1 mistake?
@BustedThimble6 ай бұрын
Watching a lawyer fail at reading comprehension on sling instructions is hilarious.
@yongyea41476 ай бұрын
You are a saint and a scholar. 😮
@RG-iw7py6 ай бұрын
Ask LegalEagle then
@tbsoper6 ай бұрын
Lawyers have paralegals for reading and writing.
@mattgeiger99885 ай бұрын
The law shouldn't be so complicated that you need 6 years of school to decipher it. Simple is better
@zachb.66063 ай бұрын
James can't read anything that isn't written in Napoleonic code.
@jackbauer77426 ай бұрын
Common mistake #1: Don't be poor
@jski7186 ай бұрын
That's the best life lesson.
@sakfpv84446 ай бұрын
Ooops
@Thesusoperator6 ай бұрын
Nah, dont watch you tubers flexing their fancy techs but then gets yeeted by a .22LR when shtf.
@LowdownBoy6 ай бұрын
No, it's going there in the first place. LoL.
@T_D_B_6 ай бұрын
Knowledge is the best value
@PVTHighspeed6 ай бұрын
It’s sweet that they took time out of their date day to make this video for us!
@Reticulosis6 ай бұрын
It’s actually foreplay, look how hot and bothered reeves is
@jrtaylor26016 ай бұрын
❤😂
@hakimcameldriver6 ай бұрын
Their job is making videos
@Andy-sy9yl6 ай бұрын
They're not doing it for free.
@tradedate6 ай бұрын
@@hakimcameldriver whoosh
@maximilianrockefeller88546 ай бұрын
We absolutely need to have a part 2 part 3, part 4 etc. This kind of feedback is invaluable for the consumer.
@maximillanguapo12296 ай бұрын
Love your name!
@whiskeymike73644 ай бұрын
This is my third viewing of this vid, and I still pick stuff up. Really useful, with context.
@mrbojangles41556 ай бұрын
“That lower’s about 2 grand” The brain that buys a $2k lower is a brain that buys weird random nonsense.
@anthonychiappetta92256 ай бұрын
hearing him say that and buy that makes me wana throw everything he said out the window rofl
@BrassBashers6 ай бұрын
@anthonychiappetta9225 some folks just have money to blow and wanna see if the more expensive shit is worth it. Me, I'll take a $150 PSA lower all day long. They work, if it ever stops working throw it away and buy another 🤷♂️
@H538-w3q6 ай бұрын
What buffer even was that?
@Apolloneek6 ай бұрын
Sounds like a kac lower or some rare colt lower
@deathlis6 ай бұрын
@@BrassBashers You're probably right. I mean if I have more money than I can count, I'll probably try out everything at some point just to see if it makes a marginal difference.
@mer1716 ай бұрын
When I was a gunsmith apprenticing, you would be amazed how many people will buy $5000 toys and $12 accessory's and the cheapest ammo they can get their hands on and wonder why it doesn't work
@silentbigsteve34296 ай бұрын
I used to work at a gun store and accept gunsmith orders I know exactly what you mean. Even $10k+ guns with cheap shit
@mer1716 ай бұрын
@@silentbigsteve3429 hear that!
@mer1716 ай бұрын
@@billiondollardong An over under shotgun takes a certain amount of recoil to drive the inertia switch between the barrels… It's the design; cheap 1 ounce 12 gauge loads often will not put that to work nor will a weak shoulder… If you put a cheap Amazon mounts or any other junk on your Galil it is likely to fail where associated with that part… Just because the gun runs with everything does it mean your accessories get to be cheap And meet the status quo… If you got that desert tech to run More than 75% of the time I'm impressed. Their bolt guns are awesome; they just updated their semi because it was junk… Also I like how you name a bunch of expensive guns; high-quality ones; don't see a lot of people shelling out that kind of money
@mer1716 ай бұрын
@@billiondollardong though I do agree with your point overall there is quality out there just got a pay for it
@Zel_eo6 ай бұрын
Seen a UTG scope on a Barret MRAD a month ago
@NottyorBro6 ай бұрын
I love how James sits like a proper lady as he was taught in finishing school.
@KevinWood446 ай бұрын
Men should never cross their legs. Period. Its the most awkward, feminine-looking thing ever.
@ericwalsh21556 ай бұрын
😂
@hueyvandiver98196 ай бұрын
"sussy"
@larryholton95606 ай бұрын
I was trying to figure out how to word that..
@nomikes43926 ай бұрын
@@larryholton9560 Jack sits like Jack. James sits like Jacqueline
@captainscarlett16 ай бұрын
The Australian army sought to have a piece of equipment that was unbreakable created. Engineers came up with a solid stainless steel sphere. For testing they gave it to a grunt. He lost it.
@Nathan-jh1ho6 ай бұрын
US Army solution, drill hole, tie paracord on to your belt, chest rig, and your neck. NCO checks if you still have it every 2 minutes
@jb74836 ай бұрын
@Nathan-jh1ho lol I remember having mags and all gear tethered to my ALICE lol.
@Nathan-jh1ho6 ай бұрын
@@jb7483In BCT they had us tie Aimpoints on our M4 and someone still somehow lost their Aimpoint during a FTX
@salgarnica93286 ай бұрын
next test they gave it to a Marine. He got it pregnant then broke it with domestic abuse
@vincentj30936 ай бұрын
@@salgarnica9328🤣
@sisleymichael6 ай бұрын
I am old. I have always tried to buy the best firearms for toughness and reliability. I'm retired and money is tight with this economy. I am glad I did not skimp on what I did acquire. Yes, I had to save to get what I have, but to me, it was worth it.
@SuicideVan6 ай бұрын
Buy once, cry once. We are lucky to have so many great options at any budget these days though. I like your philosophy, durability and reliability being the priority and you can't go wrong. I've seen a lot of guys get into the weeds chasing features and extras at a particular price sacrificing that reliability.
@BurtHurtz6 ай бұрын
Totally. Luckily I learned "buy one, cry once" buying tools before I lost money in firearms and parts. I will admit, I did buy into the Olight hype and regret a couple flash lights I've bought.
@DavidLLambertmobile6 ай бұрын
Lesson I learned: don't buy light wt ccw or deep concealment guns; DA revolvers or pistols, then think they can shoot well, be able to perform like a duty-carry gun.
@SuicideVan6 ай бұрын
@@DavidLLambertmobile that's just a product of guntubers being really good, practically professional shooters with how often they shoot. They make just about anything seem easy to operate effectively. Us mere mortals on the other hand...
@dgunearthed78596 ай бұрын
Thanks. Would u elaborate on what pieces you spent your hard-earned shillings on?
@ROOSTER3336 ай бұрын
Man, this series needs to happen more often. Thank y'all
@b-ryanistryin6 ай бұрын
One of the best videos I've seen in a long time. Would love to see more of that content with that guy.
@tfbtv6 ай бұрын
Jack is like a brother to me. He will be on this channel for years to come.
@b-ryanistryin6 ай бұрын
@@tfbtv Awesome! I'm literally re-watching this video with Pen and Pad for my next build. Between the two of you guys, we are listening to the gospel.
@johnniewasr57406 ай бұрын
I agree, I enjoyed this video.
@mikepersia53626 ай бұрын
James could be in a Nair commercial. “If you dare wear short shorts, Nair for short shorts.”
@brianmanners89106 ай бұрын
Thats an oldie. 😂😂😂😂
@mikepersia53626 ай бұрын
@@brianmanners8910 Lol, I’m pretty damn old!! 😅
@jimwagner62605 ай бұрын
I wear short shorts.
@conchaholic72875 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot, man. Stuck in my head now! 😎
@xxx-wg3gr26 күн бұрын
Bob Gaudio, dudes!
@greatpnwadventure11696 ай бұрын
Sig, didn’t take care of the guy your buddy did. I’ve dealt with Sig and if you break it they won’t help you for free. And they definitely aren’t sending it next day air.
@2stroke4386 ай бұрын
Yeah, sig is dogshit.
@Saltpork3056 ай бұрын
100% this. Sig doesn't help you with shit if you're just a regular dude.
@levistrauss53786 ай бұрын
Sig has been in a decline for years. Despite what people claim there absolutely is a difference between Sig USA and the Swiss/German produced products. Take a look at the Swiss made 550s and the New Hampshire made 550s and it's apparent.
@stevem47836 ай бұрын
@@levistrauss5378 Almost like they realized they could stop trying when they realized they could jack the prices up on mediocre product and the government/idiots will gladly shell out for it because "premium!"
@zacharycropper55326 ай бұрын
Sig is horrible. QC has taken a back seat thanks to those fat daddy warbux contracts
@KingOfTheLosers136 ай бұрын
I had a holosun fail on me, they sent me a replacement before I even shipped the defective one back. The replacement optic has been great, no issues.
@stevestoll31246 ай бұрын
The first point brought up about mastering iron sights is vital. So many people cant even hit a barn without a red dot.
@bobjordan82836 ай бұрын
I have astigmatism so I can't use a red dot it's a real rifle scope or iron sights for me.
@stevem47836 ай бұрын
@@bobjordan8283 Prisms are a nice compromise for people like us with the tism.
@ShizawnSanders6 ай бұрын
@@bobjordan8283yeah, get a prism. Primary Arms makes some good ones that aren't that expensive or go with the grand daddy Trijicon ACOG.
@sociopathmercenary6 ай бұрын
@@stevem4783Those primary arms micro prisms are absolutely game changers for those of us with crooked eyes
@michaell82696 ай бұрын
@@stevem4783 true. Holographic sights work well for me too.
@Jerahzz6 ай бұрын
Biggest mistake as a gun owner: not training with your weapon.
@DavidLLambertmobile6 ай бұрын
Big rookie mistake, new gun owner: buying off brands or lower end brand models then think 1000s of gear, holsters will fly out. Even well made lines like VP9s, PDPs often lack gear-holsters.
@talltale97606 ай бұрын
@@DavidLLambertmobile 80% of my reason for owning a boring ass glock is that anything worth using is made for a glock
@forthehellofit55446 ай бұрын
Word!!
@RighteousJ6 ай бұрын
Too many people drop thousands on hardware and have almost no ammo on hand. What worries me isn't the guy who spent $4k each on 20 guns - what worries me is the guy who spent $400 on a "bad" gun and has since put several thousand rounds through it, making frequent range trips to stay in practice.
@epickett636 ай бұрын
@@RighteousJ "I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times." - Bruce Lee
@SkulkyMcNasty6 ай бұрын
Please make this a series! Any information form Jack or Clint is priceless
@BigBabyGaming1006 ай бұрын
I like the brutal honest perspective from someone who does it all day
@MiaogisTeas6 ай бұрын
That's the problem; most of us won't run our gear to the level this guy does, but we need something - anything - that will ensure we're not caught short and can at least train. At a certain point, you have to just relax and say, "F it. It'll never be perfect."
@BrettShadow2 ай бұрын
More importantly.... someone not on a brand or manufacturer payroll
@E.IS.M.I.A.6 ай бұрын
16:18 “ that lower is about 2 Grand” excuse me what the fuck
@g54b956 ай бұрын
No shit!!! Does it come with Lisa Ann???
@BreezyBeary6 ай бұрын
Probably an LMT
@Ring0--6 ай бұрын
A tight fitting lower is important boys. The personality is up top 😂
@redtra2366 ай бұрын
could have just got a Colt or FN or even a damn PSA for that matter and been good lol
@hurricaneaquatics6 ай бұрын
@@g54b95she's never seen the day her stuff was worth 2k....thing has been shot more than a vietnam era m14.
@johnbuntin71886 ай бұрын
When a seasoned instructor like him was asked about HK and said always. Made my decision much easier for me. Keep the videos coming.
@DavidLLambertmobile6 ай бұрын
I saw a good price on a optics ready VP9 olive green frame. HK had a 4 free factory mag offer/rebate.
@pewpewTN6 ай бұрын
I just can't respect HK knowing how much they hate the US civillian market.
@POSSUM3K36 ай бұрын
The VP9 is a great and very comfortable pistol I will say that.
@twrea11186 ай бұрын
HK customer service is garbage. If you're not gov/mil they don't care about you
@slickcross6 ай бұрын
Wow that backdrop is amazing! I had to Google this place. Lakeview Oregon. Beautiful.
@garman79213 ай бұрын
Very far away from shithole portland
@Silverhornet816 ай бұрын
Glad to know Aero Precision and Sons Of Liberty were mentioned as top gear. I have products from both and they are definitely solid.
@bringit2616 ай бұрын
i'd actually be super interested to see actual failure rate stats from these classes. like "in classes this quarter we had 200 of this particular product and 8 of them failed" is much better data than "one broke every week." getting real failure rates from field use would be an incredible useful data point.
@roybiv70186 ай бұрын
Every class that I've seen a Kel Tec KSG, they had some kind of issue. I've seen the single tube version that ran smoothly. That's all the info I got.
@3nertia6 ай бұрын
If only they cared enough to keep track of such things but they're forced to carry about what makes them the most money instead ...
@reedr16595 ай бұрын
I've done many classes at other places and it seems that about 25-30% of the new people will have their gun go down, with another 25-30% of those having some kind of day-ending breakage. Fortunately, I bring a full tool kit, extra parts, and extra guns. Classes with people I know to have experience doing classes almost never have equipment problems. They're dialed in. Key lessons for gun class: 1) Running your equipment hard in class will reveal deficiencies. 2) Always, always take 2 or more guns. 3) Make sure you're not taking crappy guns to class. 4) Make sure ALL the guns you take to class are sighted in BEFORE you get there. 5) Take a cleaning kit, bore snake, cleaning rod, and lube. 6) Mags and ammo. Take lots of both. Show up with your mags already loaded. 7) Don't forget the other stuff: appropriate clothing, water, snackies, sunscreen, and a camp chair. 8) If you're going to take pictures, realize there are some of us there that don't want to be photographed, much less be on the internet with our guns. Call it paranoia. Bonus lesson: take your Taurus, modified Glock, or cheap AR-15. Throw it in a lake. Don't take them to class. That crap never runs right. I've seen it time and time again.
@georgebetor29435 ай бұрын
As a retired weapons trainer for the largest sheriff’s department in America, this guy is absolutely correct about the importance of quality parts and what we have seen with failures and the crap that people want to hang on guns. Good video!
@bourbon30836 ай бұрын
Thank you for doing this video. It’s exactly what I’ve been taught all of my life and I struggle with the people who take the Kudzu Commando approach to self defense. They buy a 1K pistol, 20$ holster and 15$ light. Shoot one time and are ready for the world. I’ts amazing to me that they don’t consider how much their life is really worth
@cardinalfang77256 ай бұрын
"There's a company called...it starts with an "O"...and they have flashlights..." that was hilarious. I'm surprised you didn't get the fanboy mob demanding you be removed from KZbin. It doesn't matter to me if you left off a manufacturer that I like, but I was glad you mentioned Aero Precision and FN. This video was outstanding and worth every second of the watch.
@sociopathmercenary6 ай бұрын
I'm not a fanboy but I have a bunch of Olights and have never had an issue with their standard or gun lights in 5 years of using them. Not saying that streamlight and surefire aren't better. Just sharing my experience.
@POSSUM3K36 ай бұрын
I got a olight mini 2 valkryie on a CZ P10C and it's been great it's went through some some abuse an has always been fine. I couldn't speak as far as their other lights though.
@Holden-McGroin6 ай бұрын
Have an O-light baldr mini on my P320 with at least 2500 rds through it. Zero issues.
@DigitalApex6 ай бұрын
@@Holden-McGroin Their light killed a guy who was working on his truck. Hard pass.
@Holden-McGroin6 ай бұрын
Yeah, IDK man. Sounds like a very unique incident. I also don’t put my weapon lights in my mouth, so there’s that.
@atomiklam5 ай бұрын
James snuck in an upskirt for the boys at 20:40. Thanks a lot, man.
@user-rw7xd7qy3j6 ай бұрын
For beginners like me and who this video is designed for, It would be very helpful for experts like yourselves to recommend specific brands (in all categories) and provide links to products so that many of these issues can be avoided
@DavidLLambertmobile6 ай бұрын
If you are a armed officer or new to ccw, carry, guns(personal defense) I say stick to the common main brands: S&W, Glock, SIG Sauer, HK, Walther. Get well made, quality holsters/gear: Safariland, Galco, Don Hume, 5.11.
@wheelguns4wheelmen8026 ай бұрын
@@DavidLLambertmobile I second all of that, and I’d add Beretta and CZ for pistols; ANR Design for holsters; and Surefire/Streamlight for pistol lights (although O-Light and InForce pistol lights have both worked for me); Trijicon and AimPoint for red dots (I’ve also never had an issue with my Burris dots or my Swampfox dots). For optics and flashlights, you should spend more on those two things than your pistol. I’d rather have a Glock 19 with a Trijicon and a Streamlight than a SIG Legion series P226 or P320 and an “Amazon special” $30 light and a $100 Bushnell red dot (or a Holosun).
@Seseous6 ай бұрын
@@wheelguns4wheelmen802 For holsters, I'd add in JM Custom Kydex, Dark Star Gear, Tenicor, Phlster, and Henry Holsters. Lots of solid options.
@travisminton21416 ай бұрын
@DavidLLambertmobile I would probably add Springfiekd Armory and FN to that list. Can't really go too wrong with any of those brands, so just try out different models and then get the one that works best with your hand, since everyone's hands are different.😊
@DavidLLambertmobile6 ай бұрын
@travisminton2141 I myself would NOT use FN America aka FNH. The firm has a few popular rifles & military 🪖 style weapons but pistols, police-ccw-defense? That's been hit & miss; 2010s 2020s. The FN line- FNS was so bad police depts, LE units quit using them. 🚫 . LAPD picked the MRD 509 9mm but a few had problems. Glocks were in use under Chief Bratton & very popular. Glock 21s, 22s, 17-34-19s.
@stevenbnestor16 ай бұрын
Thank you James for this interview with Jack. There is nothing like experience when it comes to firearms (and most other things too) and I found Jack’s vast and deep experience with so many products to be very helpful. I have a box of gun accessories that I regret purchasing and hopefully Jack’s insights will help the box stay the same size and not grow. Well done video.
@tdawg73276 ай бұрын
These are absolutely the best videos. Just two knowledgeable dudes sitting around and shooting the "no bullshit". This conversation alone clarified about twenty things I'd been wondering about for some time. More, please.
@trailheadtracks6 ай бұрын
Superb. Really appreciate seeing honest, unfiltered views from people who have seen a ton of gear come through.
@TsunTzu6 ай бұрын
I've run Streamlights, Cloud Defensives, and Olights out of curiosity. The switches on my HLXs, three of them, have all died, but the clicky buttons work great. The Olights are somehow fine, the Javelot is weirdly brighter than my Rein 1.0 and 2.0 lights, but their mounts are just garbage. They're perfectly fine for indoor use, I haven't run them particularly hard. The Clouds are absolute tanks all around though- no regrets about those purchases even with how god awfully expensive WMLs can be and plus, they're an Indiana company. Gotta support the homestate.
@sociopathmercenary6 ай бұрын
I have half a dozen Olights on pistols, rifles, and shotguns. It's been about 5 years and I haven't had any failures. Lights, switches, batteries, mounts, etc all still just fine. Granted, I don't run them hard but I have a limited budget for accessories.
@DigitalApex6 ай бұрын
@@sociopathmercenary Chyna
@Holden-McGroin6 ай бұрын
@DigitalApex Where was the device made that you’re typing on?
@TheLastWhiteKid6 ай бұрын
Sigs customer service is awful. You have a good friend who went out of his way to get you that optic overnight. They have told many of the customers that they are SOL or to cough up $$$ for a replacement of the same thing thats broken/dysfunctional.
@spec84736 ай бұрын
They replaced my Romeo 4m that had an electronics issue. They sent me a Romeo 4t as a replacement as they had just discontinued the 4m line. All for free with an email and shipping label. Maybe I got lucky?
@MylesKillis6 ай бұрын
@@spec8473humans love to focus on the negative my friend
@TheLastWhiteKid6 ай бұрын
@@spec8473 hm, that's good to hear.
@jb74836 ай бұрын
They fixed all my optics, relooked and torqued down my lt when the issue first arose even included torque specs that weren't in the instructions because they were printed too soon. Sent me 3 paper instructions when I said I hated pdf versions. Nothing but happy things with me and with the LT sent me an extra bolt assy and firing pin in my bcm grip.
@DigitalApex6 ай бұрын
Garbage company with, like, 2 good guns and no good optics. Imagine needing to send your optic in or get a replacement instead of just buying a Trijicon or an Aimpoint like an adult.
@gregspoony76916 ай бұрын
I know one mistake am not doing ever again listening to people say shorts and high socks don't work. Look at these gentlemen killing it in those shorts. For now on am at range in shorts!! Great video once again james and then team.
@sisleymichael6 ай бұрын
Wear what you want! Life is short. Enjoy yourself and be the best you can be. I wear Dickies work wear. Why? Comfy, lasts forever, and for where I live (out past the sticks), makes perfect sense. After the workday, I hit the shower, then wear shorts and a t-shirt. Who sees me? Nobody. Do I care? No.
@linkh2006 ай бұрын
I've only ever worn high black socks since I can remember. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't. 🫡
@lerch400block6 ай бұрын
The higher the socks, the higher the foo
@TheFlutecartАй бұрын
I train in flip flops. There's no "conceal carry" in a Speedo.
@scottmackey41826 ай бұрын
Looking forward to volume 2! Excellent unbiased reviews of critical components. James & Jack, repeat.
@nailgunsniper6 ай бұрын
Great video! Answered the questions I would have asked without getting too technical. The knowledge and info from Jack Daniel was clear cut and to the point, which I like. This definitely needs to be a series.
@xen92546 ай бұрын
James out here about to steal yo girl with those short shorts 💀
@frankm23855 ай бұрын
I must say, this is one of the best videos I've seen this year. A very candid and straightforward video. No jaded marketing BS. Keep'm coming!
@Xeraux6 ай бұрын
Growing up in a family of Georgia Tech-trained Engineers taught me that metallurgy matters. That knock-off aluminum adaptor plate for your Trijicon RMR will *not* hold up like the steel one from the factory, nor will it let you torque the fasteners properly. Like J.D. said, get the factory plate.
@dogevanzandt28896 ай бұрын
Trijicon is God tier.
@Xeraux6 ай бұрын
@@dogevanzandt2889 Exactly. Don’t use a US$8.99 Amazon adaptor plate for it on your CZ Shadow 2 Optic Ready. Just wait until CZ restocks.
@5jjt6 ай бұрын
Honest question, what's the difference between a $60 Monstrum mount vs a $150 ADM mount made of the same materials?
@dogevanzandt28896 ай бұрын
@@5jjt materials, quality of materials, fit, durability... Literally everything.
@andyhsong6 ай бұрын
hahah my dad is a Georgia tech engineering grad and worked as a materials research engineer for the army. I can guarantee he agrees with you!
@CWHolleman6 ай бұрын
"That lower was 2 grand"?! That must be 2024 money...Cause that lower ain't worth 2 grand.
@RealHankShill6 ай бұрын
$500 pdw stock, $300 trigger, $200 buffer, $60 safety selector, $150 lpk, $400 lower plus im sure some sort of titanium go fast stuff all over and shipping of parts he's probably close to that much into the lower
@Romanus-6 ай бұрын
@@RealHankShilltotal waste of money. A 2k lower is just blowing money for the sake of blowing money.
@DigitalApex6 ай бұрын
@@Romanus- You should see what cloners drop for AR parts.
@ZeroHero-336 ай бұрын
Who in their right mind pays $2000 for a lower receiver?!
@stevennewman47786 ай бұрын
No one.
@RezaQin6 ай бұрын
Those who have too much money and not enough sense.
@basedWisco7156 ай бұрын
Nobody in their right mind. You can get a complete V seven lithium lower that weighs less than 2 lbs for $1500……
@stevem47836 ай бұрын
@@basedWisco715 You can build an entire rifle that weighs 6lbs and will last you a lifetime for less than $1,500. Significantly less.
@basedWisco7156 ай бұрын
@@stevem4783 I know that. What I’m saying is: Why would you spend $2000 on what looked like a regular lower with a weird buffer when the most advanced lower on the market that is incredibly light only costs $1500?
@PrayingPanda6 ай бұрын
Please make more of these! Interview more trainers whobhave pics of weapon product failure so us regular people: 1. Know what potential failure points are products have and ar what rates. 2. Let us know what to change out or spare parts ro buy for preventative maintenance.
@UDPride6 ай бұрын
Depends on the mission. If you're just using the the firearms to protect your home and family, you dont need all that expensive doohickey crap. Its not going to make you any more proficient and is a giant waste of money. The biggest investment you can make is simply range time and ammo to know how to put lead on target. A $1000 optic and $400 light is just way overkill. Additionally, I think some gun gurus overthink a lot of this stuff. There's nothing wrong with O-Lights if you take care of them and don't abuse them like any other tool. Its literally just a flashlight. You do not need to spend $200-300-400 for a freaking flashlight its not a NASA level tool of major complication. Now if you're looking to get your GI Joe on and bug out and live off the land and escape the Russian invasion like Red Dawn then yes you probably want to invest more money into higher-end accessories -- but for 99% of the population that scenario is neither probable or practical and they simply need a solution to put holes in a burglar in the kitchen at 3am. A $500 setup is going to do that just as well as a $3500 setup.
@BezmenovDisciple5 ай бұрын
I with you man. There is beauty in simplicity. It took me too long to realize I was never gonna re-enact the battle of Fallujah in my living room and stop wasting my money. Marketing has really done a number on the industry.
@bernardconeghen3 күн бұрын
this what happen when manufactures are more concerned with catering to the gadget fan boys instead of giving us a reliable and affordable gun
@newdefsys6 ай бұрын
Yes ! The place I work, we use a lot of small screws, (M3, M4 & M5). We easily go through a few hundred each week on our tooling. But then, someone in the front office got the bright idea of sourcing chinesium screws to lower the cost and the failure rate instantly exploded. We went back to our original supplier within a month. Cheap hardware makes expensive fails.
@GunBoss17766 ай бұрын
That noveske forward assist fail was HILARIOUS to me 😂😂😂😂. How does a $2000+ rifles sh*t just fall off?
@chriswalsh99896 ай бұрын
That was a great no BS video on what Jack has seen run and what he has seen break. Awesome, thats the content i love to see, definitely need a part 2!
@shanecabbage21876 ай бұрын
Absolutely solid, and please do follow-up (pt2, 3...) videos. This was killer info. Thank you for the invite (felt like we were there with you). God bless and happy Easter.
@YouveBeenMiddled6 ай бұрын
If you can't spot the problems with all these examples of bad gear, go ahead and smash that like button.
@Mitsurugi24246 ай бұрын
in fairness to the Olight, if you don't lock the light or the tape switch cap, they will fall off. If you have people who can't even mount optics/back up sights on their gun right, it's not a stretch to imagine they would not know/think to secure their light. I have had Surefire scout light pressure pads come loose at the light just under recoil. It's actually pretty common and people just suggest spending another $100-200 on aftermarket stuff to fix it.. Same for Streamlights. The HL-X with the plugable pressure pad is TRASH.
@01rcpena6 ай бұрын
I've had TWO Streamlights fail to work properly straight out of the box. That was in a 5 year period.
@sociopathmercenary6 ай бұрын
I've been totally happy with my Olights. I'm not particularly hard on them and I have no doubt that extremely and sure fire are better... But there's a limited amount of cash that I'm willing to dole out for accessories.
@wolfbear5725 ай бұрын
I recently bought an olight to try it out, alternative to my sure fire only because battery on my sure fire is a bit lack luster. Im trying to see what’s wrong with olight? Lol
@joesmith-tr2nj2 ай бұрын
I can't say I've ever seen a more informational jam packed video with raw unfiltered experienced issues be it derogatory or positive praise given in less than 30 minutes. Damn that was good.
@Excard0n6 ай бұрын
3:20 Its why I run Prisms over Red Dots. If the battery wears out, I can still use it. Also I do have a bad astigmatism.
@Nollideel5 ай бұрын
That’s the way to go after primary arms dropped the 🔥 prisms I’m not sure why anyone would buy anything else after that your failsafe is in the optic and there very solidly priced
@Excard0n5 ай бұрын
@@Nollideel most of my prisms are Primary Arms. They work great. I have a Vortex one too that is excellent.
@Wolf_Avery6 ай бұрын
Always appreciate Jack’s insight, his sample size of seeing real issues is what makes me truly listen and take heed.
@My45ACPs5 ай бұрын
Jack has a mason jar, and James is drinking from a classy wine goblet! 😂😂
@brandonmelton41084 ай бұрын
What conclusions do we draw from this? Jack grunts when he poops, James moans when he wipes
@Matt-xc6sp6 ай бұрын
More like Front Sight BasED amiright?!? This video has confirmed my biases and is therefore good.
@thedownwardmachine6 ай бұрын
This was awesome, looking forward to round two. But I have no idea how to buy a quality set of screws for the various bits I tack onto a firearm
@NorthwoodsShooter5 ай бұрын
I truly appreciate your candidness and telling it like it is. This is refreshing in this day and age of videos. Thank you!
@seanjames96625 ай бұрын
Finally someone said it!!!! Aero is the best. The products that sell are easily 3x the quality for companies at the same price.
@jacobivy28546 ай бұрын
I hate to say this, but I might be leaving the Glock gang for S&W for EDC. I’ve been so impressed with the ported S&W Performance Center M&P Shield M2.0 that my wife picked out for EDC and my S&W 5.7 that I’ve been plinking with that I’m strongly considering picking up one of the new Performance Center M&P 2.0s. Out of the box, I feel they are way better than my Glocks have been.
@robertwhatley98616 ай бұрын
Solid info. Priceless wisdom from experience. Do more like this!
@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz6 ай бұрын
A Fix-It Stick* and a paint pen solve a lot of problems. Proper install is key to making sure parts and accessories stay on. *or your personal preference. I like the Fix-It Stick but other quality torque wrenches are available
@jeffreysmith30616 ай бұрын
Short shorts, legs crossed, and white wine..........James is ready for __________.
@tfbtv6 ай бұрын
smashing puss
@modus_operandi25086 ай бұрын
@@tfbtvright on brother!🤜🤛😎
@mitchellboone99176 ай бұрын
Transition surgery.
@MomentoMori5156 ай бұрын
This is the ideal male body. You may not like it, but this is what peak masculinity looks like
@panzerabwerkanone6 ай бұрын
@@mitchellboone9917 too late!
@AndyCigars6 ай бұрын
Great stuff. Love the no bs takes from someone who knows what works and what don’t.
@jdm06types6 ай бұрын
It’s always great to hear from the guys at Thunder ranch. They run their guns hard so it’s nice of them to provide insight on their experiences on the range with guns & firearm accessories. Can’t wait for Vol 2
@jakeadair82926 ай бұрын
This kind of content is the main reason I watch TFB, this, and the short shorts.
@untilvalhalla78546 ай бұрын
Sad to say, but I have seen the “reverse cowgirl” much more at our range than I have anywhere else. 😢
@ronenton40376 ай бұрын
We dont do reverse cowgirl around here. You dont turn your back on family.
@JamesS.2545 ай бұрын
The takeaway I get from these types of video's is don't buy into the latest hype, and simple and rugged tends to stay that way longer than not. And I love at the beginning when he said everything breaks, so Very true. For the life of me I just don't understand the desire for cheap sights whether they're optic or 'irons'. Sights like the plastic backup sights by (Any Company Name Here) are just a big NO for me. My two favorites for flip ups / back ups have been Midwest Industries and A.R.M.S. , and for QR optic mounts I really like LaRue Tactical.
@TheOnlySgtRock6 ай бұрын
Really good interview. Appreciated the no bs.
@ryandavis54756 ай бұрын
I just got my Ruger SFAR (first time rifle owner) and insights like these are very important to get things right the first time. I don't want to be working with my budget minded accessories and find I got what I paid for. Thanks for taking the time to share.
@bdsurfer136 ай бұрын
I thought this was gonna be a sucky video. But I was wrong, very good info and candid talk. And I had to replace the Glock factory plate due to screw sheering off.
@albanfisher68576 ай бұрын
you thought james reeves was going to admonish you for having a purple AK didnt you lol
@trevorkenny32326 ай бұрын
We need a part two. A lot of brands didn't even get mentioned good or bad. This is the best analysis of what is/isn't reliable. Torture testing only shows how well something holds up to torture testing. This guy is actually seeing what happens when this equipment is heavenly used.
@VndNvwYvvSvv5 ай бұрын
What makes you think that everything has to be either good or bad and not somewhere in between where most of reality exists?
@bobjordan82836 ай бұрын
Living vicariously through you James as I can't afford the entry price for Thunder Ranch! But all things being equal I'm not a Lawyer either lol!! Love the fact that you share great stories and Ideas with us common folk!!
@michaelblacktree6 ай бұрын
I enjoy these straightforward no BS interviews. Seems like a rare commodity nowadays.
@gene20496 ай бұрын
Great conversation and info !
@freneticfanatic6 ай бұрын
I've had 2 Holosun 507C's, both with zero issues over many thousands of rounds. Now using a Holosun EPS, had the battery tray back out and yeet battery tray screw into the ether. Bought replacement form TacRig which appears to be better quality, used Loctite to reinstall.
@svbarryduckworth6286 ай бұрын
Mistake #1: listening to "influencers" on social media.
@thedumbguncollector55466 ай бұрын
My buddies aimpoint comp M4 died today -we swapped batteries and it did not fix it. He flipped up his back up sites and went to shooting. I have no idea why people ditch their backup sites -I think it’s mainly just because they aren’t confident with iron sites
@alprimi6 ай бұрын
What cream do you use for your legs James?😂
@tfbtv6 ай бұрын
The blood of Taurus owners
@thisismyname29366 ай бұрын
Someone check on hop and make sure he's okay
@sternonisoil6 ай бұрын
I assumed the answer would be not so much "what", but "who's" cream he uses
@sigurdurmarolafsson41833 ай бұрын
Went straight to the website and I " really NEED " to get my behind to the Ranch and get back into shooting medium/long range shooting. Love the easy course info on the site. Greetings from ICELAND 🇮🇸
@goobah13896 ай бұрын
My monstrum light mount for my fenix is pretty fkn awesome..
@clwatts6 ай бұрын
I like my Beretta 92F. It has target sites mounted and shoot very well. My opinion is that if I could afford to go to Thunder Ranch, I would bring it and the Glocks I own. Just a fun gun to shoot but it is heavy as hell.
@timlathrop31686 ай бұрын
Good stuff. Do more of these.
@achillesvonblucher97135 ай бұрын
This video prevents buying and crying scenarios ... thanks for this conversation and it's highly useful info
@timunderbakke87566 ай бұрын
I too really love the Steiner MPS
@onpsxmember6 ай бұрын
I wish it had more brightness settings. 8 daylight, 2 NV. The jumps in brightness are big.
@MerwinWrenАй бұрын
About red dot failures, I have found that within 15 yards or so, anything in that glass is a fatal hit. You won’t strike the X, but with practive you will score within a couple inches of it which is good enough to stop an attacker. In a fight, I would not have the time to detect the red dot failure, troubleshoot the cause, switch to irons, and then take the time to line up the sights. Anything in that glass is a hit.
@_Delta_P_6 ай бұрын
A 2k lower is insane.
@christiancook31186 ай бұрын
I wish i could make every person that argues about cost and quality sit down and watch this video. I expected another video with the same stuff everyone talks about. You guys got REALLY in depth on failure points and equipment failures that not alot of people talk about, or experience until they RUN their gear. I dont get to train as hard or as often as id like, but i still chose quality equipment that has been vetted and proven by users such as yourself, who have hands on experience with common, and not so common failures.
@royk1646 ай бұрын
We all don't have a " friend" at Sig.
@BrettShadow2 ай бұрын
No but you might if you need one. I've heard nothing but positive stories about their customer service. And I don't own a Sig so no bias here.
@epicsage166 ай бұрын
I would absolutely love to see one or more additional parts to this conversation. Great video.
@ecthelion835 ай бұрын
Call me old-fashioned, but I consider optics beyond iron sights to be either a specialist tool or a crutch. For personal and home defense the ranges involved (unless you're sniping out to the edge of your hundred-acre property from a rooftop) absolutely do not require battery-powered optics. Use flares or NVGs for night defense. I first learned marksmanship in Marine Corps boot camp in 2001, and we shot out to 500 yards on irons. I only shot a pizza box, but even I'm somewhat disappointed when I see people on KZbin and elsewhere these days always using optics, even on short ranges (anything 100 yards or less).
@dosenga245 ай бұрын
Awesome video! I’d love to see a volume 2. Nice to hear some high round count feedback from what works and what doesn’t. For sure changing up some of my kit based on this video.
@wadesafool6 ай бұрын
I think sig took care of you, not the customer. Not sure they would have done that for a random Joe lol 11:20
@BrettShadow2 ай бұрын
I just commented on another comment that I've heard nothing but positive stories and feedback about Sig customer service. And I don't own anything Sig so no bias here.
@bryanparryhunter4 ай бұрын
RE: the vortex pistol red dot. I shot great in training sessions with but it is way too weak. I dropped my look from like 2 feet and I shattered. Their warranty program is great so I drop tested it 2 more times. Broke every time. So I am very appreciative to hear from an individual whose profession hinges on good recommendations feel similar. I cannot depend on it and I should have just bought an rmr from trijicon.
@LostPathfinderTB6 ай бұрын
Glock: "Can you buy a bad Toyota? Sure." S&W: "Aside from those three pistols, they work." HK: "Always." 🤣
@ShootingTheIshh2 ай бұрын
Love this video! First one Ive seen where the reviewer didnt owe the companies anything. Would love to see more like this. Definitely subscribing to both of yall🤘
@xtremearmor6 ай бұрын
Great content and excellent advise.
@JKLauderdale5 ай бұрын
11:30 This sounds alot like what we see in astrophotography down here(S Florida). Once the scope (or in this case, optic) reaches the ambient temp, the fogging will go away. I actually have a separate bin I keep my camera gear in, packed full of silica to keep the condensation to a minimum. As to the telescope, I crack the case with some shims and then drive with it strapped to my roof. This keeps it secure but pushes the warm air through the case, ensuring an even temp by the time we get to the Glades.
@jeffheyer77836 ай бұрын
Thanks guys! I really enjoyed your discussion, and the awesome view :)
@TheFarGaurd6 ай бұрын
Damn I wanted to hear how SIG P320s and 365s fair in the courses. Great video though!