1911 Follow-Up: Tactical and Speed Reload 

I've been cheated out of your catchphrase! I won't be able to sleep tonight.

Is that why the video and audio are slightly out of sync? (It's not enough of a desync to make a difference, don't worry.)

I thought it was hilarious.

Missing even a second of Paul Harrell is missing something!

Paul, thoughts on the Masterkey?

Nice

Duh LOL!

it is

😂😂😂

Gun porn!

I did that often in Iraq. If I felt I was close to that 30th round, I'd conduct a reload if there was a break in the contact or if someone else on my Team had the fight for a second. Sometimes I'd have a few mags in my carrier that were partial mags, so when there was a long break in the action, I'd consolidate a few of those mags to make full mags again. Like you said, I did those type of things when I wanted to or had the opportunity. I never wanted to wait until I had to scramble around looking for a full mag or search the ground around me for some stray bullets. On that note about stray bullets on the ground. One time I had a Soldier ask me if he should pick up the rounds he found on the ground and load them in his mags. I told him they were there for a reason so just leave them alone. If things got really bad and those were the last ones we had, then yes, use them, but until then, leave them alone.

Good catch! I didn't even think about Christmas. I thought the virus had infected the space/time continuum.

Hahaha 😂🤣 awesome thought thank you 😁

eeeh, easter is close enough, no?

I think the shutdown has the office he works out shut down so hopefully we will be seeing many new videos from him in the coming weeks. If nothing else can go right right now at least we get knowledge bombs dropped from Paul Harrell!

I'll second that statement :)

I did that last year when I was out of work for 3 months with Achilles tendinitis.

Ive been doing just that, and I concur.

i did that when i found the channel. i was working at walmart and every night at lunch i would eat my lunch and watch his videos the entire time.

Very true thank you 😁

Tadicuslegion78 Just watch Paul’s videos, new and old

Tadicuslegion78 paul needs to learn the proper hold for a 1911 to control recoil, he’s shooting it weaver stance and revolver hold like its 1975

Charlie B He is a former military firearms instructor. You need to like him for what he brings to the table and not try to change him. I can appreciate his style and watch other people for a different point of view and make my own mind up. Wait, didn’t he just say that?

The proper 1911 hold ?? I think his hold works damn fine for him.

@@arizonaoutdoorman1907 not only does it work good for him. I'm pretty sure he doesn't need to conform to the latest and greatest modern ways. Theres a video he does on stance explaining that hes sticking with the weaver. It's what he mastered. I love that he's set in his ways. His credentials and tact are solid, just like the opposing forces of the old school weaver. Go paul! I like the new school too. Just dont try thumbs forward grip on a big bore revolver without gloves on. Or you'll have black thumbs like Caleb's in his thumbs forward for revolver video. Sorry for the short story.🤟🤪

Adam Butler. Love it! I use that phrase a lot.

"Don't be a dink. No one is exactly sure what a dink actually is, but it's clear that you never want to BE one!" - Bob Marley, comedian

Kinda cool:)

lmao haha so true

Feel free to hop over the pond and join us (after the virus is gone, of course), we love hearing your accent in person.

@@taylorwest6986 cheers 👍

Every immigrant I have met from England was anti-gun..... until they lived here and became exposed to the gun community and started exercising their rights. Then they became very pro-gun. Your ahead of the curve 👍.

@@danielhet6286 they got banned in England about 22 years ago after what might have actually been the first school shooting. Dunblane in Scotland. Before people were aware of false flags and gun grabs.

@@BeneyGesserit with the amount of power governments are seizing during this crisis it is going to be even harder to fight to get gun rights back, I hope somehow you do though.

Eric Bergfield That same magazine disconnect feature also helps alleviate a lot of negligent discharges by new gun owners. A lot of pistols require that you pull the trigger, before disassembly. Many new gun owners will remove the mag, and not realize that there still might be a round in the chamber. Lack of experience causes this mistake to happen quite often. But, I agree. I prefer guns without that feature. What if someone is trying to wrestle the gun from your hand, and they engage the mag release button? You're then stuck holding a small hammer. lol

@@jamiesloan5902 then it's hammer time.

I've been shooting 1911s longer than you have been alive buddy.

@@ShinMadero no you havent.

40 years and you’re probably still trash at shooting

@@Isometrix116 they're 12 year old kids trying to look/sound cool

aiden woods you don’t know me and I’ve probably shot more at IPSC matches than you have shot. So excuse me I’m off to the range you sit at your keyboard and troll.

same here. found the channel around 50-60k subs, LOVED his content and have promoted it every chance i get. this man is the real deal. and hes just a few miles south of me, would be amazing to go to the range with him some day.

Yep been about three for me and any body I come across asking me for information cause to my friends I'm the gun guy. I don't act like I came up with my knowledge on my own I tell them I got most of what I would consider worth sharing from the master mister Paul Harrel. And send them to his channel to watch his videos.

Also many time people ask me how and where I learned all of what little I no about firearms ect and I tell them you tube and the laugh and almost every time say "you cant learn how to shoot better from youtube" then I laugh and turn and out shoot every one of them and say . Paul Harrell is to thank for that. . . Amoung many other very informative people on you tube. I'm alot better with a pistol from warrior poet society as well. They come back weeks later and are 10 times better.

@@brianbrown4303 my shooting has been all self taught, i have a few shitty videos on my channel, but that was all me before i started watching PH. however, i do know a lot more now because of this channel and i absolutely respect paul harrell.

Yes

Excellent suggestion.

Just shoot like the gangstas in Chicago 🦧

@@CollinMac96 I've heard they have tried to order 12,000 body bags for Illinois. Don't know if it's because of the "Beer" or they are bulk buying for May as well as for the Easter weekend shootings?

@@COIcultist little of column A, little of column B. Most likely not due to proper grip and recoil control on the pistols though, probably more because of their 'accuracy by volume' mentality.

@@COIcultist beer

I know this can be construed as nitpicky, but the presence of a magazine safety severely dampens my desire to own a specifc firearm for that very reason. I dont mind grip safeties, but mag safeties are a no-no, as are those blasted glock-style trigger widgets.

@@wesleygay8918 There is a reason for the longlivety of the 1911 platform.... It is a good system that still is relevant.

Wesley Gay I completely agree, I don’t think it’s nitpicking at all. Risk management involves two factors, the likelihood of a negative event and the consequences of a negative event. If the consequence is very high (in this case death) than a risk can be unacceptable even if the likelihood is very low. I now see magazine safety as a risk I’m not willing to accept. As far as the grip safety, I once had a police officer tell me a story where a suspect was able to disarm him, and attempted to shoot him with his own firearm, but was unable to because he didn’t know how to operate the grip safety. It wasn’t a 1911 in the story but still something to consider. Any particular reason you don’t like the glock style trigger safeties?

@@wesleygay8918 I must say I am not a Glock fan but if, for whatever reason, concealed carry was a thing, I found WarriorPoet's explanation of the situation very helpful... I'd certainly forget a manual safety in a stressful situation so carrying a Glock in a proper holster seems to be a good balance of carrying safety while having the thing ready to go if you need it. I'm Swiss though, so chances that I'll ever carry legally are zilch; so what do I know?

@@borismarkov1141 I've heard of many incidents in which an officer's life was saved because of an additional safety, but I have also seen plenty of tests in which people picked up an unknown gun to fire it and were able to do so quickly enough that for me...it's not enough of a safety feature. There certainly are plenty of people unfamiliar enough with guns to not even recognize a safety lever let alone how to disengage it, but do you really want to rely upon that to ensure your own safety should your gun get away from you versus being able to fire while the magazine is out, should you need to?

well the mag he grabbed was only loaded for 2 shots so not so impressive but i get the gist of the intent behind that demonstration. the more impressive thing is he knew which mag to grab out of his coat pocket basically blind.

Until next time 😌

Dustywitch, if you pay attention, he does not put partials in the same pocket as full ones. I’m sure that during his many years as a fire arm instructor in the military he taught exactly what you are commenting. Great point though. It’s also taught to put the mags the opposite direction in a holster if there are rounds left..

@@ryanwilson5222 I'm not saying for his benefit but for those out there who may be watching for some advice and not knowing it. I'm certain Paul didn't do that himself, hell the man pulls out boxes of ammo with the correct side showing for the camera without looking each and every time, HE knows, but some of the newer viewers may not realize.

Dustywitch while it is always a good idea to keep partial loaded magazines separate from fully loaded ones. And you make an excellent point and Paul probably should have meantime’s it in is presentation. A partially load magazine, 3-5 rounds, is better than no magazine where you normally keep them. In my years of shooting, when I get partial loaded magazines mixed up with full magazines and my slide locks back. I simply perform a speed reload

@@ryanwilson5222 Are you me or am I you? If I am not me, who am I?

@@ryanwilson5301 You are serendipitous

What’s a quarrentine? I worked overtime through the plandemic

Me too. When I get to the last one it's like I get it out of the way so I can reload.

I never thought about it. I've never used a gun for anything other than recreational shooting so it never crossed my mind since I was thinking "well I put the bullet in the gun to shoot it, why would I wait or keep it?" Different strokes

Dude same here. *1,2,3,4,5,6,7,pop DAMN IT! every time 😂

I just fire til empty. I also overhand rack the slide every time, because it's muscle memory for a misfire/malfunction. I don't trust myself to handle a chaotic situation like an operator so best to stick with a consistent training regime.

Andrew Vo , I understand where that could be hard to overcome. Is there some way that you could remind yourself? Would it be feasible to put in a round with a different load in the second from the last spot? This is a reach, but put a thick rubber band, the kind that come with produce, on your wrist and snap it every time that you forget? Just a couple random thoughts. Thanks.

I also like that method/idea...however, aren't there a number of handguns where they won't fire w/o a mag inserted/seated??

Did you see the re-released 2019 Thanksgiving Special?

In his video about .22lr reliability, in which he shoots hundreds (or maybe even thousands, don't remember) rounds of .22lr, he also seems to always aim at the same spot, instead of just "spraying"

Nothing but clover leafs, and he’s not even looking downrange most of the time! 😄

I think he missed once, just to see how it felt.

If you listen, I've noticed pings after him pulling the trigger, even when he's firing while looking at the camera.

Ross Jackson Paul has a secret side business where he bullet-carves statues and other ornaments during these videos.

I find those regulations to be more like suggestion since my duck hunting gun also doubles as my skeet, 3-gun, gun that holds 12 rds

@@jonjames4281 Smells like felonious behavior in here 😂

Jon Turn , don’t take this wrong, but that’s his job. If his number of subscribers never changed and everyone saw all of his videos then yes he probably wouldn’t have to rehash points or terms made in previous videos. Also, I bet that at least once in his military career he explained why one should never “assume” to a wayward E-3. Being a new subscriber to Paul and returning to shooting after a lengthy hiatus I appreciate the time he takes to explain what probably is to many an obvious point. He’s a well prepped instructor and excels at what he does, but if he does get to that point where he tires of reiterating points from previous videos then it’s probably time to move on to making more dental hygiene videos. Thanks.

@@281load No I definitely agree with you. I was more talking to the people that like to whine about him covering the same topic over and over. All I'm really saying is the fact that Paul doesn't make a fuss about redoing the same topic is a bit of a rare thing in this day and age and some people ( not you!) need to realize this.

Maybe the people who think they know more about it than paul, should watch the video twice to make sure they got his point.

@Jon Tee he is the best that I've seen on youtube. No muss, no fuss. He just covers the topic presented.

Disenfranchised Liberal With no snarky remarks, no I told you so, no bs. Just “welcome, here’s the scoop; stay safe.” Good guy Paul

He doesn't make tutorials. He simply explains and demonstrates how he does things and why. In no way is he suggesting that anyone else should do it his way.

Does what?

@@mia1shooter manipulate the firearm without looking at it

Yeah, I cringed. I mentally see that slide coming back into his thumb. It doesn’t matter if the gun is empty or not. I always see that mental image...

@@deltasource56 what's the big deal?

Yeah, I came to the comments to see if someone had commented about that ultra casual hammer drop on a loaded pistol.

Two of the ONLY youtube gun video people I bother to watch!

@@daveholden2711 I also like Taofledermaus, they do some fun stuff there. I dig the experimental slug designs they test.

definitely his humor. love it.

@@alphawolfgang173 I think he said the camera cut out at the last minute but we didn’t miss anything.

Priorities on point 👌

SAME!

I sure did. And I'm early enough that as of right now wilberforce hasn't even downvoted it....

Me too, Gun Nuts would be the odd thumbs down goof:)

'Muscle Memory.'😏

Forgive me for I have sinned, I didn't :(

@@roymuerlunos2426 Better late than never.

Louis Becker I guess he tracks inoculations with a shot timer?

@@farklefuster6876 Glad to see we share Paul's dry sense of humor. At least Paul occasionally compensates by soaking the GoPros with ruptured soda jugs, and even doing his videos in the rain.😏

Never heard of that guy.

@@Hjerte_Verke Karl@ Tactical Rifle Man here on Utube. He just had a podcast last night. Try too Go to his channel for Tactical Tuesday next week. He has excellent step by step military practice drills ! And a hole lot more ! He's (Karl)former special forces. In my opinion very informative ! Like Paul a professional.

I thought you were talking about Karl from InRangeTV for a minute there. How many Karls with gun channels are on this platform, anyway?

Sorry, it wasn't deliberate. The camera had a hiccup.

That was a speed outro. Change my mind 🤓

rakuinaka Sopranos ending

Good point, I never thought of it like that before.

Because my car has a gas gauge. None of my pistols has a round remaining gauge.

@@LTVoyager dang, you got me there. Haha

@@LTVoyager this is true! Haha

The glock extractor sticks out letting you know there is ammo in the chamber. You can see it or feel it with your finger.

Can't wait... I'm chomping at the bit

My condolences to those who live in cities, ill fire a speedloader of .357 at my target out my backdoor in honor of you XD ( seriously tho, good luck man and hope it end quickly)

E L I'm very fortunate. I have the land, and the skill to have built my own shooting range(over 25 steel targets, and 5 paper target stands). Here's the problem... I haven't trained any lately because it feels foolish to waste ammo right now. I'm glad that my gun handling skills are already up to speed. I'm concerned for the brand new gun owners out there. It's kinda like buying your first set of golf clubs, and then expecting to shoot par your first time out on the course. Good luck...

@@jamiesloan5902 That's awesome, both you and Loki, enjoy those ranges and shoot a few for the rest of us!

Mmmm... ham 🤤

Seriously, when I watched that at Thanksgiving that year, I was disappointed that I wasn't having ham 'n yam instead.

those or Wilson Combat 8-rounders

I remember the "bad old days" of the '80s when you would buy 20 mags to find a half a dozen that worked in YOUR 1911. The mags really weren't that bad, it was just that specs between different guns of even the same MODEL were different enough that mags might be reliable in one pistol but NOT in another. There was a lot of "horse-trading" mags in many shooting circles. I remember the same thing being done in the Army with the old 30-rounders for the A1. You'd swap mags around until you got 8 mags (in our unit anyway) that ran reliably in YOUR A1 rifle. Then we got the new A2 and new Stanag (or for you older GIs STANO) NATO standardized 30-rounders and never swapped again. The new mags just worked.

another 5 from his minions

David Raful I believe if you dislike a video, you should be obligated to defend your vote.

@Mark03 11 Thing is, none of this will give him anymore attention than what he has left. If anything, it's only going to lead to him losing more subs and getting more thumb-downs

@@StevenL00 He has about 4 Alts too.. so he's likely multi-boxing his dislikes, and pinning his own comments.

And one for each of his nuts... Please don't make fun of his medical problem.

Indylimburg except you can clearly hear him say that...

That's a nice idea but magnum pistols are very expensive and many chamberings are auto only or revolver only such as 45 win mag or 454 cassull

@@einzelfeuer_2855 .22 magnum?

It'd most likely be a .357 or .44 Desert Eagle.

@@cafenightster4548 I know it was either auto ordnance or AMT or someone like that made a 22 magnum pistol. I think keltec and armscor did too.

@@einzelfeuer_2855 I can fire .460 Rowland and .45 win mag in my ruger redhawk. And its not a custom model either. I have the one that takes .45 scp with moon clips.

Why would I want a gun platform with less capacity?

Why choose?

Here we go.

I like 1911s a lot but not a fan of 45acp lol. I get people from both sides arguing with me often.

Probably a 1911 in 38 super is an excellent choice. :)

Make it a point that they're meant to be kept in a good quality holster, too. GOOD. QUALITY. No cheap, bendy leather.

Aggro'd Kreg Or wimpy fabric. Back in my early shooting days I dropped a Glock in my jacket pocket and reached to get it and found my finger INSIDE the trigger guard. That was the last time I ever put a Glock in a pocket. That Glock and two others were traded for a Delta Elite.

Should we explain the 5 glock safties that all go away when you pull the trigger ?? Works just like my light switch... 5 ways to prevent the light going on... but they all go away when you click the switch.. wow what level of technology..

@@cayman9873 No, all you need to know is the two that matter. -Firing Pin Block -Trigger Blade Oh, and to add: Don't fuck with the trigger weight. It's 6 pounds for a reason.

Frank Butta I’ve carried a Glock on duty and off duty since 1998 and I’ve never had a malfunction with them and no need for a thumb safety, when a bad guy pulls out a gun you have a split second to react and you don’t need to be messing with a thumb safety. I’ve owned 8-1911s and they were not reliable(many were super expensive). A Glock is a war fighting handgun used by a navy Seals, you keep finger off trigger until you need to kill someone that’s your safety.

Thomas Middleswart Just subscribe and you can see all of his excellent videos.

I was told "sweat now, or bleed later"

just one person here Wow...original 🤦🏾‍♂️