500 dollar 1911 vs 3,000 dollar 1911

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Comparing an inexpensive 1911 with a very expensive 1911.
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Комментарии : 13 тыс.

@anthonylombardo4829 3 года назад

I wish I was born in America you guys are so lucky! I'm stuck in California

@steamerstanley5948 3 года назад

You can always move.

@Skim_beeble7125 3 года назад

@dannyward6927 3 года назад

The entire left coast is the same as is most of the eastern seaboard. Ironically, the two states with the toughest gun laws, Massachusetts and Illinois love the revenue from Smith & Wesson and Springfield Armory. There are 35 reciprocity states with Ohio for gun laws...

@JBGARINGAN 3 года назад

@@dannyward6927 based. Left coast. I agree 100%

@OMGitsTerasu 3 года назад

@@steamerstanley5948 its not as easy as changing your underwear bro

@sportdriver 5 лет назад

If you have $3000 to spend, buy a quality $500 - 600 pistol. Then spend the rest of your money on ammo and training. You'll be a better shot than what any custom pistol can make you...

@jakeg1148 5 лет назад

I think most people that buy a $3,000 1911 aren't worried about buying ammo. Probably not even worth their time to negotiate the price.

@richardscheidel7403 5 лет назад

Much smarter idea . A cheaper gun and good training . Will win over a expensive gun and stupidity 😂. All my guns are working man's guns . And alot of range time on all of them.

@JimTrivial 5 лет назад

theres also this concept called saving your money lol. Not everyone spends all their money every paycheck, especially those who like shooting enough to allocate more of their recreational funds towards shooting.

@ceejay8775 5 лет назад

For all the reasons stated about I declare Glock 30sf and 21 as the best pistols for the working man .

@FishFind3000 5 лет назад

Mark I’d say go for 1k-1.5k and your gonna be plenty happy with that mid range higher end pistol and then ammo.

@brandonsells493 Год назад

Not just guns, this man talks about life. I can listen to him for hours. Just a great human.

@miket2419 9 месяцев назад

Right! Wish he was a family member.

@user-lf9dq7nl1i 2 месяца назад

He is my favorite gun reviewer on RU-vid, by far!

@streetpunk99 2 месяца назад

I've been commenting for weeks to try and get the right people to contact one another to get him on joe rogans podcast. Oliver Anthony was on JRE and he's been on this channel as well. I know the ability to reach out the the proper people is there to make this happen. I just don't know as a viewer of both the podcast and this channel from the very beginning of both, to make the 2 parties come together and create something magical

@thewaste 6 месяцев назад

My first 1911 was a Rock Island. I carry it every day and I've customized it to hell and back. Ran several hundred rounds through it, and the only time I ever had an issue out of it was when I first bought it. Guy sold it to me with a 7 round Colt magazine in it, wouldn't feed right. Went out and bought an 8 round mag and it ran like a dream, still does to this day

@christophervanoster 3 месяца назад

I actually just bought my very first gun and it was a rock island 1911. This was 2 weeks ago. I shot about 100 rounds through it with 8 round mags and it worked like a charm. Cool to see others like me

@inigomontoya8565 2 месяца назад

Did it matter what brand the 8rd mags are? I also enjoy the reliability of my RIA 1911 but want to get some more mags…wasn’t sure what brand would be best or if I should just order them through Armscor?🙏🤟🏽🤙Thank you!

@christophervanoster 2 месяца назад

@@inigomontoya8565 I used Mag-gar on a recommendation from a friend. They work just fine for me

@thewaste 2 месяца назад

@@inigomontoya8565 I honestly don't know what the brand is, I bought them from some old dude at the flea market. Had a bunch loose in a case with some snap caps and let me play mix and match til I found a couple that fit and ran well. I don't think the brands matter much, so long as they're not beat to piss

@stacky512a 2 месяца назад

Several hundred?

@barrybambmessagedeletedbyy7467 4 года назад

Grocery Store Clerk: Aww, this old man is buying soda for his grandkids again.

@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago 4 года назад

🤣

@HoundDoggy 4 года назад

Soda to shoot at!

@samuelw4492 4 года назад

Bruh 😂

@grandmastagrimm8773 4 года назад

Lmao!

@Mako_Marshmallow 4 года назад

Lol “old man”.

@kanyewestlover9118 3 года назад

This video makes me feel like I’m spending quality time with my grandpa

@haydenalbright2126 3 года назад

same man

@thefermion_ 3 года назад

Both of my grandads passed away this year and being here reminds me of my time with them

@noahdirkse4468 3 года назад

Just a wholesome older gentleman having fun with guns

@ashes2ashes863 3 года назад

@@thefermion_ much respect Macro. Its always good that when your learning new things, your thinking of your grandparents. That speaks highly of them as people.

@trae7448 3 года назад

Honestly, he looks and sounds like my grandpa, whos a vietnam vet

@rudyllamas6253 Год назад

You just made me pull out my WWII 1911. Beautiful weapons. My father passed it down. He served in Luzon.

@flybygaming9678 2 месяца назад

Do not sell that ever

@kureigenjutsu8144 Месяц назад

Luzon is in the Philippines. Your gun is a forefather of the Rock Island/ Armscor 1911.

@rudyllamas6253 Месяц назад

That is where he served our country.

@MikolDaw-km7ns 6 месяцев назад

I’m Vietnamease born In America. This channel has been my Saturday nights lately! Gun talk Life talk Thank you SIR!

@Joemondaking 3 месяца назад

You are American then, a natural born citizen, born on US soil.

@MikolDaw-km7ns 3 месяца назад

@@Joemondaking that’s the laws of the land. I’m viet blood first American second you get it ? I am American yes by law but by nature viet.

@Joemondaking 3 месяца назад

@@MikolDaw-km7ns just say you’re American is my point dude

@MikolDaw-km7ns 2 месяца назад

@@Joemondaking I’m not confused you are lol I know I’m American born. You forget the location is the influence but the blood is the origin. Don’t let the laws man created shape your norm completely !

@SuperMoss15 2 месяца назад

@@MikolDaw-km7ns I understand you completely. People act like ancestry doesn't exist.

@JoeRed 4 года назад

I love how he doesn't immediately start trashing the "cheap" pistol, and even has positive things to say about it.

@Heliotail 4 года назад

The Rock Island is a good gun, just not made with the attention to detail that a Wilson Combat or Les Baer 1911 would be. For a practical gun that will fire when you need it to, a Rock Island Armory, or others such as the Springfield Armory or Ruger 1911's will serve very well.

@HoundDoggy 4 года назад

I bought a Kahr Arms/Thompson Auto Ordnance .45 GI model almost 20 years ago for $600. It has out performed my bro in law’s Kimber in both precision shooting and reliability.

@thelizardking3807 4 года назад

There’s not really any bad things to say about the rock Island

@lakotamccracken3786 4 года назад

The Lizard King unfortunately there are a lot of people that will flat out trash a RIA. All because it is cheap or isn’t a Dan Wesson or something else like that. Like the trigger pull could be like 1 pound more and it’s “this trigger is terrible. It takes so much effort to use”

@thelizardking3807 4 года назад

Lakota Mccracken I couldn’t be happier with my RIA

@MichaelPoage666 3 года назад

"$500 is not cheap." Thanks, that's exactly what I was thinking.

@Truecrimecommunity 3 года назад

$500 is really cheap for a 1911 specifically. Most entry level ones of any kind of reputable brand is $700.

@SuperBikerboy101 3 года назад

500 is cheap for something you rely on. Do you rely on a $500 vehicle?

@MichaelPoage666 3 года назад

@@SuperBikerboy101 Why are you telling me? Tell Hickock, he's the one who said it. The last gun I bought was $800, but that doesn't make $500 cheap. You know, just like the man in the video said. Cars? Wtf.

@justsmallstuff4994 3 года назад

@@SuperBikerboy101 no I rely on $180 vehicle to get me from A to B

@rodgerfoughtsr3592 3 года назад

$500 is a basic price for a somewhat cheaper hand gun. Sometimes you get lucky and end up with a real jewel.

@Deighty181 Год назад

Hickok45 is a great example of a great human being!

@marklivingston8155 Год назад

I really enjoy Hickok45 videos. Entertaining and instructive. He has taught me alot. Thank you Sir!

@josephkulnis9290 Год назад

I love you show no bias in your reviews. I spent years in the military with Colt 1911s. Once retired, I found 1K+ 1911s cost prohibitive. After watching your video, I gave the RIA 1911 FS GI model a try. Outside of changing the grips to checkered rosewood, I love the weapon. Once broken in, it willingly eats anything I run through it. Thanks for what you do!

@truthboy2164 5 месяцев назад

bang

@realwelder3529 4 месяца назад

I hadn't heard of RIA, but I shit when I saw how affordable they are. I got my daughter a TM22 rifle and it's nice. Maybe I'll give the 1911 A1 a try.

@GARZ_3O5 2 месяца назад

Does yours feed hollow points?

@josephkulnis9290 2 месяца назад

@@realwelder3529since my original reply, I’ve added the commander and double stack to my collection. The commander is now my winter EDC. I use an Sig 320 compact for my summer EDC, both chambered in 45 acp. EDIT: I forgot to add, Each of the RIA’s and the Sig love hollow points after being broken in (100+ FMJ first).

@Ser_Arthur_Dayne Месяц назад

@@realwelder3529 I have a RIA two-tone "Rock Series" 1911 and it's been absolutely amazing for a $500+ firearm... When I got it, I ordered it online (cheaper) and had it transferred to a small, local gunshop (that has since gone out of business) - it was owned by a relatively young Army veteran who was trying his hand at becoming a gunshop owner and half-assed gunsmith ... I remember picking it up and him telling me, "I'm not going to lie to you, when I saw the order, I thought 'oh look, another fuckin idiot buying a cheap imported gun, how quaint... AND THEN I took it out of the box and saw it and messed around with it and couldn't believe it ... the slide-to-frame fit was like something out of a magazine! Never seen such build quality, I was blown away!" - I guess the deal is , the Philippines gun industry has very, very skilled builders and craftsmen working in the gunshops ... and I read that if the average Amercian-build gun has 1, at most 2 hours worth of "human hands" attention, the Filipinos spend 10-20 hours hand-fitting parts, adjusting and blending and tuning the guns in ways that you'd have to spend $1000s on semi-custom to custom 1911s in the USA. Just saying, I love mine.

@chompytv8591 4 года назад

Me: *opens video* Hickock: So anyway, I started blastin.

@NitsuJTrigger 4 года назад

Yeah about

@kinglycan1179 4 года назад

You can’t kill the bunny, he’s got my soul!

@AmericanHistoryXX1 4 года назад

Im crying right now, thank you for this comment

@felixgutierrez993 4 года назад

Lmao YES

@melaniel.4269 4 года назад

I wonder how many more morons will post this and think they are clever and creative

@yutubefactchecker8042 2 года назад

This guy is a national treasure. Such a good soul and a joy to watch.

@gibsonstation1292 2 года назад

I agree, Friend.

@HankMcGurk 2 года назад

It is one hell of a great opening.

@aeon_waltz4591 Год назад

Now imagine he was the spokesman for a feminist movement, still think his a national treasure?

@-SirWhitemeat- Год назад

@@aeon_waltz4591 noo

@MarkSmith-nw3ey Год назад

Very True!

@michaelfeinberg3449 Год назад

I bought a Rock Island 1911 (Tactical, IIRC) a number of years back. The only thing I did was polish the feed ramp which really helped feeding hollow points, and swap out the wood with a wrap-around grip which I personally really like.

@MyFunnyVids888 Год назад

RIA here same one in the vid. Was a present from my dad and mentor. Same gun my mentor carried and it will remain the same one i carry

@ItsSamus 3 года назад

Imagine being shot by guy and hearing that chuckle from a distance

@inyourfaceicity5604 3 года назад

ya you just not gonna hear it

@FrancisHD 3 года назад

@@inyourfaceicity5604 Depending on where he hits.

@IamDoogy 3 года назад

You'd never hear a thing.

@KickingAssDaily 3 года назад

Many a hogs shed their life blood on his blade.

@ImpossibleMusic69 3 года назад

This reminds me of the Seth rogan videos that the algorithm videos force down my throat

@edwardpennacchini7841 4 года назад

My old grandpappy gets confused between guns and music. When I asked him to bring out his old 45's, instead of his vinyl record collection, he brought out 2x 1911 from WW2.

@dennislaliberte1481 4 года назад

Is the 1911 model the most active pistol

@stephen9381 4 года назад

Denis Laliberte - by far the most produced pistol, it’s like the Kalashnikov of pistols

@cliffordgill9052 4 года назад

🤣

@adarkwind4712 4 года назад

.......welp..... I Ain’t complainin

@Shutchohole 4 года назад

I've got a Remington Rand 1911 A1. In my opinion a better looking gun than either one of these. Granted I'm sure these are more ergonomic, but I like the old school parts.

@andrewwolfe8742 10 месяцев назад

As always loved your video. You made an excellent point with regard to "class envy". I've fired friends high end 1911's and borrowed a RIA from a buddy while we were hunting in Montana for a side arm. I'm my experience (and I emphasize that) I had more memorable malfunction in the high end and no issues I could recall on the RIA. With that said I think that maybe I was a little more critical on the high end ones about their malfunctions because they did cost more. I feel I may have had lower expectations on the RIA. With that said, I got the RIA for my collection, love it, works great. All I can say for certainty, in a collection it is the appreciation of the tool and all of its quirks, regardless the cost. Thanks again for another great video!

@DC10642 Год назад

I can definitely say that the cheaper ones are surprising as far as the 1911 goes. I have a Tisas 1911A1 from Turkey, and it's one of the most dependable guns I've ever taken to the range. I bought it brand new in the box for around $380 a few years ago, and while the price has gone up a bit since then, I think it's still less than $500. The weight and recoil is nearly identical to more expensive ones, as well as the contours and the way it rests and points. It's not the brand, or the price tag, it's the design of the 1911 itself. The 1911 is such a perfectly designed gun that it's hard for manufacturers to mess it up. My tisas has been my EDC since the first time I took it to the range, and I honestly can't ever see myself shelling out $2000 or more for something that isn't much different overall.

@jasonwatts5398 Год назад

That's what I got! I have not even shot it yet. It was used at $400 and maybe shot a few times.

@xstugee Год назад

I ordered a part for my Tisas A1 from Wilson Combat and the fellow who was helping said "that is one fine firearm" for the money. That sealed these Turkish guns for me forever. Just look at the quality of the military hardware they put out of which Tisas is one manufacturer.

@jasonbrown5014 Год назад

I can't support turkey. Super iffy country even though they are a part of NATO. Not even sure why we are allies with them. I don't have a problem with the Phillipines though. People will be like, so what. Well look at China. We made China what it is today and look at how they repay us.

@DC10642 Год назад

@@jasonbrown5014 good for you?

@AustinfromNashville Год назад

The Turks make some pretty reliable firearms

@ericday3538 3 года назад

Hickock is more accurate with pistols than most people are with rifles.

@MichaelGrubbEvolvedMinistry 3 года назад

In some cases, yes.

@Calsov 3 года назад

The man can shoot!

@wilfordwarfstache767 3 года назад

Unoriginal comment. Sorry, but at least you are watching.

@gnarshread 3 года назад

Correct!

@james_medlin 3 года назад

@N8 Rice ok

@joebryan2135 2 года назад

no matter how many times i watch this man shoot a pistol, it is crazy how good of a shot he is at distance

@stephenshippos4604 2 года назад

Truly great

@rivett40 2 года назад

I have the same thought

@anthonycosta1776 2 года назад

He is at that no doubt.

@bucknasty8813 2 года назад

He did a vid about aiming. Haven’t hit the seat pissing since.

@unclebizz9522 2 года назад

for real

@sofukindumb Год назад

wonderfully informative for a new gun owner. i'm just getting into the world of guns and this helped me understand the landscape of a new hobby just a little bit more. lovely video, thank you.

@BadazzShovelhead Год назад

You Sir are my favorite channel. I spent a lot of time getting trained as a US Marine in a high op tempo unit and deploying etc. I don't need someone giving me the hard core commando stuff. I simply want calm, thoughtful opinion and some good entertainment. Thank you.

@Mojo32 Год назад

I wholeheartedly agree with your assessment, that is why I also enjoy Hickock so much; extremely informative and helpful, and back. I've gotten real tired of all the gun channels where the person feels they need to act "cool" (of course in their opinion) all of the time, ugh.

@holynder3181 3 года назад

Always important to keep in mind that a $3,000 gun isn't gonna make you any better at shooting. This guy's just really good at it.

@2KCamaroZ28SS 3 года назад

Exactly. The experience may be a little nicer though. I can shoot my basic Glock 17 just as good as my Sig P226. The P226 is just smoother and more enjoyable to shoot for long periods of time.

@jimmysp4des229 3 года назад

@@2KCamaroZ28SS mostly true, but anyone can shoot a cz tso more accurately than a glock 19, so more expensive guns can definitely help you shoot better. Great sights and a light trigger, usually found on more expensive guns help a great deal.

@dannyward6927 3 года назад

Anyone who has handled pistols and rifles can adapt to the weapon in front of them. But, there is that special pistol that fits and feels just right. My pistol of choice, I would love to get my hands on one of the 1911's that I handled in the Navy, but those are not really available at a reasonable price. I will take a Smith & Wesson 1911 Special Ops any day over the rest.

@reloadNshoot 3 года назад

It may and it may not. My Ed Browns are guaranteed to shoot 1.5” groups at 50 yards from the table they were built on. I don’t know what a inexpensive 1911 is capable of.

@stealthbrawler 3 года назад

@@dannyward6927 personally, with my limited experience with firearms. (Only shot 12 times in my life, 5 different(Colt 1911, Glock 19, Baretta 9mm, Sig Sauer P320 and a 1873 revolver of which I forget the name) pistols, 3 different ARS (Ak, Ar15, and FN FAL, all made into singlefire of course) and 4 shotguns of which I only remember the Benelli M2) and I can say for my current preferences, I prefer the Sig, The FN FAL and the Benelli. They fit in my hands PERFECTLY, I love these firearms just from the feel, but also because I feel more comfortable with them, I become a bit more accurate in my experience between other guns. Do these guns have drawbacks? Naturally every firearms does, so I'll admit these are the guns I love so far..hopefully when I can afford my own I'll be able to experiment more.

@pretzelstick320 4 года назад

Every gun in Hickok's hands looks like a compact.

@evolvedcopper2205 4 года назад

The 92FS sized up well on him

@TheBasshunter1245 3 года назад

no wonder when he's 6'8"... that man is huge

@Casper_14 3 года назад

@Guero7000th He's really 6'8"

@uz_remi 3 года назад

hes actually 6’8

@BigDirtDawg 3 года назад

Looks like a combat

@AustinAOkay 11 месяцев назад

I got the RIA 1911-A1 because it was my first foray into 1911 and I love it. Budget friendly and effective. Good job Rock Island Armory! Fun fact RIA got the designs for the OG colt model and gave it to their manufacturers in Philippines to make it and if you know the history of the 45 acp ammo, you’ll know why that’s ironic or poetic Justice etc.

@PsyphaX09 8 месяцев назад

Yeah, made to kill the Moros of southern Philippines.

@nca877 9 месяцев назад

Just found this channel and WOW, glad that I did. In my early 40s and just now learning about guns and building a collection/arsenal and this is my new favorite place to be. Great video!

@ThatGuyNameless 3 года назад

Is this the coolest old person on RU-vid? Yes yes he is

@TR4zest 3 года назад

Lou from 'Tips from a shipwright' is just as cool, just in a different way.

@archangel6666 3 года назад

Nobody like his comment out of respect for Hickok 45 :,)

@pipefield4581 3 года назад

Robert Ellis too lol

@raythomas5090 3 года назад

Scotty Kilmer (auto mechanic) is the coolest

@DaLMcQ95 3 года назад

@@r.k.1355 him and Lynja are pretty cool

@Capheron 3 года назад

This guy's grandson is propably the proudest man in existence

@metal665lica 3 года назад

Random kid: I bet my grandpa can kick your grandpa's ass! Hickok's grandson: 😏 *shows this video*

@AinsOalGown21 3 года назад

@@metal665lica so true🤣

@zaycarnage2780 2 года назад

His grandson would never get bullied

@jplifts3008 2 года назад

Hickok’s grandson: shows kid first 15 seconds of this video. Other kid: 💩

@Ac22768 2 года назад

I don’t think so. But if you’re referring to *existence* (which is a word that we learn to spell in 2nd grade), then you might be right.

@mikeemerson4284 5 месяцев назад

I've got a couple of friends with those Rock islands are very nice and they shoot really good

@garyowen9454 4 месяца назад

Ten minutes of useful information condensed into a half hour!

@MLHMODZ 4 месяца назад

Lol

@johnrichardson2285 4 года назад

Does anyone else appreciate how good of a shot my man is?

@sagaciousblankity8821 4 года назад

I think this every video of his.

@olskool3967 4 года назад

he ain't good as me,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

@olskool3967 4 года назад

@Laurence Pinney are you kidding? they are extremely accurate!

@johnrichardson2285 4 года назад

OLSKOOL especially when Hickok45 is behind the trigger,,, 45 is his middle name

@KC-bg1th 4 года назад

With him being like 6’8”, I bet his right index finger is heavier than the draw on any DAO on the market. 😂

@YakMotley 3 года назад

Great video! I have 0 complaints with my Metro Arms 1911. It goes boom, hits what I shoot at and never malfunctions. Im satisfied.

@hilowtrucks 3 года назад

I have one of the cheapest 1911 I know of a regent. I love it. Its accurate seams to have a nice trigger. Sights leave some to be desired though.

@ShadowDragonXXI 3 года назад

I feel the same about my R1 carry. Great shooting, tritium front sight, way more accurate than I am, and only cost me shy of $600. The bluing is already coming off, but hey that's what happens when it spends more time on the belt than in the safe. Bottom line you get a lot of gun for that lower asking price.

@timculpepper4939 3 года назад

truth

@rustyshackleford17 3 года назад

"and never malfunctions." Then you clearly haven't shot it a lot or ran it hard.

@fancy396 3 года назад

Yep my SDS 1911A1 shoots very well!

@ReginaldDj1 Год назад

I just bought a Taurus 1911 and only had it about 2weeks I took it to the Gun Range and ran 200 westchester's 230gr through it with no hiccups ran perfectly Plus this is my 1st 1911 I love it.

@jverbois Год назад

I own 2 Taurus 1911's in 38 super. Excellent firearms, and it's a shame they discontinued that caliber.

@someoneelse1i1i Год назад

Yeah, Taurus gets a “bad rap” sometimes - and they have had some “down times” over the years in their quality control. However, by and large, they’re pretty good guns for the money. I’ve got a TCP that I carry when I go somewhere I can’t carry something bigger than I can put in my back pocket. It’s probably the cheapest gun Taurus makes and it’s never failed to fire at the range. (And I own lots of guns ranging in price from $150 to $1500)

@robertsmith7076 2 месяца назад

Out of all the gun channels YOU are by far the absolute best! Very informative and fun. I have learned more from you than the rest combined! You are definitely the Jedi of gun knowledge!

@giovannifavero8833 4 года назад

I honestly thought the silver one was cheaper since it said “special forces” on the side, kind of like what you’d expect a toy gun to say on the side.

@hyrumcannon3789 4 года назад

Lmao

@TheRealTatakan 4 года назад

the black one just looks so much nicer

@booty_hunter4207 4 года назад

Thought the black was more expensive because of the way they're organized in the thumbnail

@StinkyPerfume69 4 года назад

same

@the8u9 4 года назад

LOL same here!

@raskal5988 4 года назад

Looked away from 1911s for my first carry handgun because of low mag count. But i got the brightest idea from that intro, ill just carry two.

@Bucknasty84k10 4 года назад

There's a lot of carry guns chambered in .45 acp that are better than any 1911.

@zephyr3332 4 года назад

@@Bucknasty84k10 Examples? I'll most likely go with a 1911 anyway because it's just such a pretty gun. I will gladly look at any suggestions you give me.

@Bucknasty84k10 4 года назад

@@zephyr3332 kahr p45, sig p250, Ruger sr45, Glock 30/ 36, S&W M&P 45c. Most major handgun manufacturers have offerings in .45 acp in modern platforms.

@zephyr3332 4 года назад

@@Bucknasty84k10 I've got some research to do...

@mr.angryman3599 4 года назад

@@zephyr3332 just Tom cruise it with a usp .45

@ICUNVAG Год назад

Great video I appreciate the way you instruct and educate. Peace and blessings to you and your family

@HAGENBETAMERAK 8 месяцев назад

First time on this channel. Is incredible the degree of good vibes this great gentleman is capable to put on a video. And he even has a soothing voice! Simply amazing! Instant like AND subscription

@dominicdrago5843 3 года назад

This guy gives off an air of experience and knowledge that a lot of people lack when discussing firearms. Love this content.

@glassmakerx 3 года назад

Probably because he is very obviously experienced and knowledgeable. ;)

@3SIXTYPROD 3 года назад

You can tell he truly loves it

@TheSnappleman75 2 года назад

He's also super honest and humble about what he doesn't know - and doesn't try to be the sole authority.

@marcusizayah 2 года назад

He’s actually a teacher by profession, too! so he’s pretty good at explaining things in a way that’s engaging and easy to understand.

@jdkhaos4983 2 года назад

Probably because the man's a true gunslinger, one of the best in the world tbh

@baconlover7747 5 лет назад

500$ isn't cheap for anything eh?.... *Slaps roof of car* Boy do I have a deal for you...

@ogquinn408 5 лет назад

X'D

@joeybonzo7135 5 лет назад

Can u do 3

@baconlover7747 5 лет назад

@@joeybonzo7135 would that be in bitcoin or shekels?

@tylerthegrimm 5 лет назад

LOL

@75souls43 4 года назад

i was thinking the same thing

@skycontrolproductions Год назад

No edits just straight facts on ol school priceless knowledge...Thank you

@timblumer4518 Год назад

I love my Rock Island 1911. It's reliable and fits like a glove. Greased it day one and it's just smooth, never had an issue with it! Also love the videos keep doing what you do!!

@thebackyardairgunner8776 5 лет назад

Never get tired of Hickok45 1911 Vids!

@EmperorAndr3w 4 года назад

Hickok45 is like everyone's gun-dad.

@jerrytaylor4078 4 года назад

So true. C’mon, son, lets go shoot. OK, Dad.

@slanlesnee9538 4 года назад

I feel like I would go over for Thanksgiving dinner and shoot the sh*t and guns afterwards.

@bigkenny1585 4 года назад

@@slanlesnee9538 I check with him before I buy any firearm.

@Awfulfeature 4 года назад

The uncle grandpa we *actually* wanted

@mauiisle 4 года назад

@@jerrytaylor4078 I moved from Maui to a rural town in S central Utah a couple of years ago. That stuff (C"mon , son...) actually happens. A lot. One of the reasons for moving here.

@ericpattersonk8eep953 Год назад

I definitely appreciate your channel and what you do. I actually prefer the lower priced 1911s compared to the higher ones One Rock island armory and one Tisas

@user-kf5jb7fy3q Год назад

Thank you for the informative and interesting video. I purchased a ColtM1911A recently, and I appreciated the accurate education.

@wyatthumphreys4046 4 года назад

From the thumbnail I thought the black one was more expensive

@cortex8239 4 года назад

@@Carl_McMelvin ? ? ?

@sameershah6377 4 года назад

@@cortex8239 its a joke bro

@BthereorBsquared 3 года назад

@@Carl_McMelvin H u h ? ?

@1boz932 3 года назад

It's a beautiful sidearm I think. Like it's so iconic

@bluekoi455 3 года назад

Same here

@snowmanfl 2 года назад

In my opinion, the most honest gun reviewer on RU-vid.

@jkeelsnc Год назад

I like Paul Harrell as well.

@DZ14783 Год назад

@old man strength No thank you lol

@georgewhitworth9742 Год назад

@old man strength No, lol

@trumpetmano 6 месяцев назад

I love the speed of your videos - you can see that round coming in before impact.

@Justonn Год назад

I truly enjoy these videos seriously. Smooth delivery, great info and straight to the damn point. Remind me of my dad seriously

@dwightcurrie8316 Год назад

Aaaaannnndddd he can shoot the headlights out of a Hummingbird at 30 paces

@CliffDiseker Год назад

Hes does a real good job in these videos.

@bradstephens4268 5 лет назад

Damn I'm jealous of you yanks . I like in Australia . Never give up your 2nd ammendment rights guys

@caseysellers1418 5 лет назад

Come on over!

@donskiver 5 лет назад

Yeah! Come on over!

@bradstephens4268 5 лет назад

Been over but with a group and only for a couple of weeks, didn't have time to do any shooting really

@sinnaman9735 5 лет назад

Come on over! The wars not over! So put your weapon next to mine! Then well shootem down the line!

@caseysellers1418 5 лет назад

@@bradstephens4268 If you're ever near Cincinnati, send me a message.

@h0773ck3r 4 года назад

Guns are a lot like watches. You don’t pay 10k for a Rolex cuz it tells time better you pay for craftsmanship

@asmith7094 4 года назад

h0773ck3r you don’t pay because it shoots better, you pay 3k because you want to flex at the range

@5000rgb 4 года назад

Hey, a great painting is $2 worth of pigment on $1 of canvas. And a lifetime developing the skill and inspiration. To hold such a fine example of human achievement in your hand is wonderful.

@bossman7302 4 года назад

A Smith exactly 😂😂

@T1Oracle 4 года назад

@@5000rgb Or some idiot sneezed in his paint can and sold it to a bunch of rich suckers for $1 million.

@enda0man 4 года назад

LMAO if anyone thought a Rolex could tell time better than a $5 Dora the Explorer quarts digital watch they'd need a reality check.

@roberthicks2364 9 месяцев назад

I just got a RIA FS GI for under $400. I'm really impressed with it. This is a great video. A $3k gun is usually going to be better than a low end gun, but that doesn't mean the low end gun is bad.

@jesselopez5174 Год назад

Hickok !!! Always coming in clutch with the reviews!! Love your videos!

@chadmdalton 4 года назад

I have been shooting for almost 30 years, am my department firearms instructor, owned a gun shop, etc. and I swear Hickok45 has forgotten more about guns than I will ever know! A living legend!

@vodkaone1053 4 года назад

If he smoked less pot, he'd remember even more.

@shanghunter7697 4 года назад

@@vodkaone1053 No way does this guy blaze fine buds, i'd take him for a whiskey drinker if anything.

@josh1158 4 года назад

@@shanghunter7697 he smokes flower pots with his guns..

@josh1158 4 года назад

@6432 23 Dtwse Obviously Shang hunter didn't 😮

@wakandawildman2043 4 года назад

@@shanghunter7697 you must be new here

@John-wo8um 3 года назад

I love the fact that, after all these years, you still giggle after firing off a few rounds. I'm new to this whole thing and loving your videos.

@TwinLions777 3 года назад

Right? Found this channel a few days ago. Would love to hang out with this dude and go to the range.

@gretasstolendreams2154 3 года назад

Thats the best part. That little giggle of wonder he still has after what must be millions upon millions of rounds fired. The man just loves shooting shit and he loves it.

@4wdTALK Год назад

Such a likable and very knowledgeable chap! That would be fun to visit and have a go at that range of yours!

@kevineng8421 Год назад

Thanks for this. I've had an RIA Citadel model for 10 years. Has serrations on slide, skeleton trigger/hammer and i think different barrel(?). Only mod is a Hogue grip. I prefer larger grip feel. Shoots flawless. I've shot the Kimber, Wilson and others, very nice but glad I saved myself a couple grand. If I had to use it as a duty gun, I might (big might) consider the Kimber or another gun. But my RIA has served me well. Smooth shooter.

@johnproctor6438 4 года назад

“Thing shoots well!” Has there ever been a firearm that DOESN’T shoot well when Hickok’s running it......

@patriciamingo6037 4 года назад

probably has half a million rounds through 1911s alone... just incredible skill and fun to watch and learn

@Mrbridge11 4 года назад

Hi point 9mm pistol.

@johnproctor6438 4 года назад

Patricia Mingo the man is a genius with deployment of lead objects thrown in the direction of targets. It’s almost ridiculous how good he is.

@johnproctor6438 4 года назад

Mrbridge11 I said a firearm, not a paperweight.

@billystink4611 4 года назад

John Proctor it’s a paperweight that I wouldn’t want to get shot by.

@Dumboi 3 года назад

I’ve been watching him for around 8-9 years and I’m just realizing how good of a shooter he is. His accuracy is insane

@steelonius 2 года назад

I have not seen a great deal of his videos, but I knew he shot accurately until I saw this video. Now I know he shoots accurately and very fast.

@nicholascastor1746 2 года назад

He hasnt missed a shot since the Vietnam War

@johnphillips2396 2 года назад

He will take your gun and out shoot you.

@jmcguire708 2 года назад

and the guy is low key about it. He isn't talking about how great his accuracy is. those are two of the biggest things for knowing whos opinion on a fire arm you should be taking seriously.

@dilldowschwagginz2674 2 года назад

How did you watch him for that long and just now realize how good of a shot he is? What were you watching? Lol

@1947ramrod 10 месяцев назад

Thank You for another great video which demonstrates that you don't have to break the bank to own a great 1911. I recently purchased a Tisas Duty B45 and am well pleased. It has nice sights, beaver tailed grip safety, skeletonized trigger and hammer and extended ambidextrous safety. The trigger has an average pull weight of 4.5lbs. The drive out price of this pistol, including taxes was $560. It is very accurate, and I can hit my targets with it. What's not to like about it. Also, it is worth mentioning that the frame, barrel and slide are all forged steel. A great pistol from SDS imports.

@thenarrowpathoftruth9443 Год назад

Hickok - you really are a class act. Excellent video and commentary.

@couchchroniclers7099 4 года назад

"I'm not a machinist" No, you're the machine.

@ryana.7510 4 года назад

There is only one machine... Bert Kreischer a.k.a. Burnt Chrysler

@1theheightofparadise 4 года назад

in my opinion the 500 dollar 1911 looks alot nicer than the 3,000 dollar 1911 i love the black with wooden grips

@lieutenantsot9194 3 года назад

Agreed

@H_Lenoble 3 года назад

I think thesilver looks better theres way too many guns that are black and brown silver is quite unique

@rolandomota9836 3 года назад

Way better looking 👍

@heshiram1188 3 года назад

@@H_Lenoble Most 1911's portrayed in movies and games are silver so, a black 1911 is actually more unique lel. But yeah, most handguns are black colored

@TheRealCalijokes01 3 года назад

Me tooooo!!! I fell in live could got a tiger 45 more bullets but damn that wood grain looks sneaky with black

@merky890 Год назад

The way this guy is expressing is just next level. Good job.

@danieldotter6077 Год назад

I have a Kimber Custom II that has been great, but I just took the plunge on a Dan Wesson Valor, which is generally seen as the entry point to the "really good stuff". Can't wait to pick it up.

@waximmortal9329 2 года назад

Not going to lie, I was lusting over a Wilson Combat 1911 and feeling poorly about my Rock Island, but this video really made me appreciate what I've got. Thanks kindly, great video

@shadowopsairman1583 Год назад

I have a Taurus PT1911 and it's been flawless (USA Model)

@controlavirus9839 Год назад

@@shadowopsairman1583 i also have the Taurus. I honestly thought for a few mins the stainless one he was testing was the one I got.

@411DL Год назад

It was this video that tipped me toward buying one of these a few years ago for $439 at Bi-Mart (well, him and Paul Harrel). First handgun I ever shot. Some time later got a Colt Government model (.38S). World apart in feel and finish. But I never stopped appreciating my Rock because it introduced me to 1911s. If all I ever saw were $900-and-up from brands I would have trusted I would have wondered what all the fuss was about and may have overlooked the 1911 as an option. Now I keep an eye out for the right Colt in .45 but even when I get it, I'll never get rid of that Rock.

@EdgieAlias Год назад

You could always get custom work done on it. I love it when people get their guns customized. Way more personality.

@claytonoakley8677 Год назад

A rock island can be upgraded its a 70 series

@Condor1970 3 года назад

"I don't go around buying $3,000 1911's, but I just sort of ended up with a couple". LOL!!!!!

@kylehuff9244 2 года назад

Exactly

@davidadamsbigred1 2 года назад

It happens. I keep accidentally acquiring 9's. Idk it happens

@hydroplaneconvoy8130 2 года назад

Idk this wilson combat sfx9 just ended up on layaway the other night!! Whoops

@ronniegreene1274 2 года назад

Got to throw that in just in case She is watching..lol

@TacticalTerry 2 года назад

@@davidadamsbigred1 They breed in the dark of the safe. I'm convinced 😂

@keithfilkins2043 Год назад

Thanks,I always enjoy your videos and the 1911 is one of my favorites!

@JoefromSoCal 23 дня назад

You’ve been very helpful in this comparison. Your commentary is useful. However, you’re an excellent shooter and that certainly helps as well.

@steve86734 3 года назад

As a nation, we must protect this man at all costs.

@anarchist_dan 3 года назад

I'm pretty sure he's alright, have you watched his videos?

@ClarkRichB 3 года назад

I definitely second that!!!

@richardm3023 3 года назад

I pity the person or people that step on to his property with malicious intent.

@leftyrncii980 3 года назад

We need Hickok45 to protect Betty White. LOL

@rafaelrodriguesdasilva7305 3 года назад

As a world* lol

@Fluffy246 4 года назад

0:00 how I get rid of spiders in my house

@userdeleted2304 4 года назад

'Merica

@shonuff1365 4 года назад

Lol I honestly use a daisy red Ryder

@PhenomenalKnight_ 4 года назад

User Deleted FUUUUCKYEA

@JustMe-ku6rk 4 года назад

You and I both, brother. I saw a Wolf spider once. I'd hit him with some 6 shot out of my Taurus Judge if he were in my house. I know how to patch a hole.

@bluegoat0853 4 года назад

User Deleted *shoots* THIS IS AMERICA

@wallacej117 Год назад

This video helped me decide to buy my ria 1911. I’m a year and half and 1700 round through it and I’ve hade 0 malfunctions. It feeds every type of ammo I’ve given it and it’s accurate and fun to shoot. Thanks for the video

@user-gc1js3od1q Год назад

Always a nice and pleasant man to listen to talk about firearms

@bradklingensmith 3 года назад

I just can't imagine someone making the mistake of breaking into his house.

@wansino69 3 года назад

get turned into Swiss cheese faster than you can say "Oh SHI-"

@darxis8822 3 года назад

“Ayo this old dude has a military base in here”

@InjectorGadget 3 года назад

@@darxis8822 🤣😂😅

@cougar2k720 3 года назад

People doesn't break into his house. Fans would probably drool over meeting Hickok45 and his compound, lol.

@randymarsh6253 3 года назад

@@cougar2k720 I live about 30 minutes away from him. I see him and his son at gun shows from time to time

@marauderhot 2 года назад

The $3000 gun likes to sleep in the safe, while the $1000 gun likes to get outside and play.

@GODh8sfag5 Год назад

I would carry the $3000 if I'm paying to protect my life.

@SmeagstheGremlin Год назад

@@GODh8sfag5 Eh the 500 gets it done but I see ur point

@buckhorncortez Год назад

Mine don't. They go to the range regularly. I bought them to shoot and I do. Your safe queen trope is fiction from people who don't actually own a gun that expensive and want to make themselves feel better.

@marauderhot Год назад

@@buckhorncortez Sure, Whatever.

@jordanhicks5131 Год назад

@@buckhorncortez really? My 5000 dollar gun pretty much never gets shot

@eddieholt7634 Год назад

I enjoy watching your videoed, you give fair and honest reviews. I purchased one of my firearms based off one of your reviews and got a good firearm.

@user-ARK1547 Год назад

You make any bad day better ! Thanks for the videos ,education, and full entertainment 👍

@nedflanders5302 5 лет назад

Hickok45... your laugh is 1/4 of the reasons I subscribe. Your laugh is the laugh of a good soul, buddy. Your appreciation for the craft is genuine!

@bradleylapalomento8679 3 года назад

So, the video's verdict: just buy the $500 one and adjust the front sight.

@jdub1450 3 года назад

And cerakote the barrel.... polish the insides. Keep it clean.

@alberto3814 3 года назад

@Caden Malcolm That was dumb. It is supposed to be kind of heavy. Just buy a Glock if you want it light.

@pewpew9193 3 года назад

@@alberto3814 I'd take a Glock over a 1911 any day.

@alberto3814 3 года назад

@@pewpew9193 Professional shooters usually prefer the 1911

@pewpew9193 3 года назад

@@alberto3814 I don't think I seen a single 1911 at the last 3-gun competition I went to. I don't think I'd make such a broad statement as "profesional shooters prefer 1911s" when in reality they aren't all that common outside of bullseye shooting.

@bassplayer4god70 10 месяцев назад

Sir I thank you for shedding light on this. I have a set of twin Rock Island Arms 1911’s. As a matter of fact the very model that is in this video. They are great firearms. They are holding up very well. I am very proud to own them.

@jonathanlanius8648 2 месяца назад

I have the same model and really am pleased with it too.

@crabbycpa4525 Год назад

I have the Rock standard 1911.. over 1000 rounds and no misfires. Initially had a sticky mag ejection, but was rectified by Armscor as warranty. The only issues ever encountered was a few FTE using aluminum casing. Bot in 2014 $500. the Wilson Combat mag works well also, in addition to the provided mag by Armscor. The ProMag brand didn’t do well, and had issue of gun slide not staying open after last cartridge was shot. I’m happy with this piece.

@donheinz7967 3 года назад

I served in the Marines and the RI 1911 is a very close model of the military version. If you want a "good" 1911 look no further than the RI 1911-even today with prices going crazy this weapon makes the most sense for most shooters.

@stevemeador2032 2 года назад

totally agree i have had 6 of them and they function flawlessly . mybrother knew ed brown when he was getting started. love the ria i have had the high end but put my life on the ria any day and on a daily basis

@MattScoots3940 Год назад

As a blacksmith, thank you for shedding light on just how long the polishing process can take. The difference is inversely exponential, so as you get to those higher grits and such, it's really hard to tell the difference. This sometimes meaning going from grinding to filing to dry sanding, then wetsanding to polishing numerous times with different compounds, wheels, and techniques. I'm only an amateur blacksmith, and my work sometimes sees 10+ finishing techniques, so I can't even imagine how many a master gunsmith might use.

@literal_f22 Год назад

The process has diminishing returns*

@3vanguardofthephoenix335 Год назад

Polishing helps not only asthetically but functionally. If you have a mirrored slide rail, it's going to have less friction, and wear out less fast, than a 36 grid rough slide that scrapes the lower receiver rails. Same with a knife. Less friction makes easier cuts, and extends the duration of your blades sharpness. I'd assume for high carbon steel it also makes more rust resistant. Having less tiny divots and pores in the steel would mean less areas for rust to form and pockets to retain moisture. That's just my perspective, I'm no scientist 😂 Good luck brother enjoy your rare and badass craft!

@lindboknifeandtool Год назад

EDM stones are like permanent sandpaper, check ‘em out if you haven’t seen them before. They’ve replaced my polishing steps almost completely.

@lindboknifeandtool Год назад

@@3vanguardofthephoenix335 higher polish sctuslly reduces a knives edge retention. It doesn’t make sense but that’s what the data snd actual use say. Also, friction would be reduced by having a super rough surface finish. A mirror polished blade will bind up in cheese for example, than a knife with a rough texture. It’s what makes the natural forged finish on knives actually functionally desirable. Almost everything about knives is like the opposite of what you’d assume.

@jeremygarrell2417 Год назад

"inversely exponential" is simply "logarithmic"

@randyjones2721 Год назад

I have two Rocks, a 45 and a 22TCM/9mm. Both double stacks. Never had a failure with either. Often carry the 9mm as my edc. Love it.

@sparky_-mf2cs 8 месяцев назад

I use to be a 1911 snob but with all these great reviews on the RIA. I finally got one

@caseypleasant1922 3 года назад

That's why I love this guy... he gives you the facts on a gun, no matter if it's a $300 one or a $3000 one

@collver- 5 лет назад

As a Rock Island owner, can confirm they work.

@SONOFADBAG 5 лет назад

Definitely good guns but my magazine wouldn't drop out smoothly with the included mag. Gotta nickle plated kimber mag and the problem went away.

@josephruiz7233 5 лет назад

Their Double Stack 1911's rock. Wife and I each bought 1, 3 weeks ago.

@techfixr2012 5 лет назад

I have the double stack 10mm and the gi .45. Both have been great.

@gordonhoyt552 4 года назад

@@techfixr2012 That's good to know. Thank you.

@Garrick1983 4 года назад

Can you upgrade with any 1911 parts? Thanks man I've only built glocks and ARs but I want to buy an inexpensive 1911 and add parts if possible.

@TeamRemi Год назад

I would love one of those vintage 1911 hickok45 . I've tried to get a hold of one of these for a while now, unfortuately it's so rare and unavailable. Love this video, I've watched it over 15 times.

@jmt6044 Год назад

Great video. Just bought my first 1911; Dan Wesson Heirloom 2022. I love his discussions; he recognizes people’s differences and preferences. My new 1911 is a-typical of my collection. I have a much less expensive everyday carry 9mm. If it’s going to be a carry maybe the most important factor is reliability and being able to afford practice. If it’s a competition gun then accuracy might be number 1. My point is don’t take advice from the ‘experts’ who don’t recognize the differences in needs and uses. Hickock gets it.

@SlapthePissouttayew 2 года назад

When I bought my RI 1911 it was $400. Finally broke her in today. Absolutely LOVE it. Accurate and zero jams.

@Smokeless1167 2 года назад

Most .45CAP guns (including non-1911 guns) are accurate. It's an accurate round with a large bearing surface on the slug for good rotation. 9mm has a much shallower area for rifling adhesion (except for 147gr).

@robertrooney7857 2 года назад

How long was the break in?

@honkhonkler7732 2 года назад

I've put 5K rounds through mine with not a single stoppage.

@johncichoski802 2 года назад

I bought a Rock Island Arms 1911 mid size last fall. I have about 150 rounds through it. It shoots factory ammo fine. Some of my loads with combat target type rounds hang up on feeding sometimes. Still needs broken in I think. It hits a little bit low and I'm wondering if it just needs more rounds through it. It has a bull barrel-something new to me. My personal weapon 10 years active duty Army was a 1911A1. I always qualified expert with those loosey goosey pistols.

@PaxHeadroom 2 года назад

@@Smokeless1167 fudd lore

@rkoenig100 3 года назад

I have had my Rock Island 1911 for several years. It works flawlessly everytime.

@javiervazquez2896 Год назад

A big thank you mister!...another great video.

@michaelortiz6441 Год назад

Thanks for doing this video. It explains a lot. I'm trying to figure out what to buy as far as a 1911.

@kjmenchio 5 лет назад

I own a $500 RIA 1911 and a $1,000 Springfield 1911. The guns are identical in feel, trigger, reliability, and accuracy. Both are fun to shoot and I can't tell any difference between the two, even shooting them back to back. So if the Springfield is 2x as expensive but 0% better than the Rock Island, I can't imagine a $3,000 1911 is drastically better either. Thank you Hickock45 for all the amazing videos and your gun insights!

@mikeng.4121 5 лет назад

Love my RIA 1911.

@sinformant 5 лет назад

Love mine too. Went to a gun show just to look around came aross this one table and was looking at it. The guy came up and started talking to me about and I said I'd love to have one but I can't swing it. He said ill give you a good price. I said what's your good price? He said $400 I was like damn why'd you have to say that? Couldn't pass it up.

@heresatissue 5 лет назад

What model is your Springfield? Because I own an RIA and a Springfield lightweight champion op. and the weight alone makes the price difference worth it. (~400 vs 900) I've never taken the RIA anywhere but the range simply because i's just not comfortable to carry, too heavy. It's also a little smaller than the Springfield. The Springfield trigger is also much lighter, crisper and easier to follow up shots with. I've never shot a high end 1911 (2k+) so I can't really compare the Springfield to anything nicer.