I loved how, instead of giving his opinions like every other "top 5 gun" video, he talked about life experiences, with guns that he actually owns. Great to listen to.
I love this video. It is not about accuracy or actual quality of the firearms. This is a man telling his stories about why he loves these guns and the sentimental value each has to him. At the end of the day I appreciate this style more than your typical "5 Gun" videos. Makes me really miss my grandfather...
What I meant in the beginning was that we are gone 160+ days out of the year and don't always have a lot of time to put together shooting videos that would meet our production quality standards because of it. So would you guys like to see more sit down videos like this with more talking to help off set that? That way you guys get more content and videos and we can continue doing the shooting videos that have higher production costs and take more time in the same quantity as usual. Let us know!
heck jerry, your comparison of the glock vs xds vs m&p, really helped point me and my wife towards our last purchase. as all of your viewers are very well aware, the concealed handgun market is growing with new options everyday. this made it very hard for me , a relatively well versed gun guru, to make an informed, best possible buy. I really did not want to go back to the local lead hole and find out a new better handgun just hit the shelf. thank you very very much. more Lena too. my wife and I are huge family and female shooter supporters.
+Miculek.com- The Leaders in Gun Control! Out of all the videos you've done, I enjoy the gun reviews, accompanied by you shooting them fast and your instructional videos the most. I like the high production stuff as well, but it seems more like a geek out thing for Brock than for the fans... The full auto MPX video was probably my favorite from Lena. Straight forward and fun to watch.
Hi Jerry, I was thinking maybe you can do a gun test. I never saw you do a review an AA12 shotgun. maybe you can do a video to see how reliable it is it would be greatly appreciated thanks!
31 people gave a thumbs down. Interesting. This man has such a history and a wealth of knowledge. This video was such a break from the norm. When we see someone talking about the top 5 or 10 firearms they're usually talking about some new guns on the market or at least some of the ones with longevity such as Glock. It's nice to see someone bring out some vintage pieces.
+Undre Drawn I thought it was great based on the same premise. He pulled a fast on us and put 5 guns on the table he has a history with. As for the thumbs down, Im certain there are just anti-gun people out there that intentionally or accidentally watch the videos to dislike them.
Well you dont become a 65 year old pro shooter without having some favorites from back in the day, thats for sure. Im only 28 years old, and my favorite gun is a 1959 Browning A5 I got for a steal.
Dear Sir, I have watched so many of your videos by now i almost feel related to you. But this 5 favorite guns video was by far the best. You took the time to tell your story behind each gun. It reminded me of my grandfather and uncles reflect on their favorite memories behind their weapons. If that video had been two hours long, I would have stayed till the end. Thank You
Jerry, if you want some more video ideas, all you need to do is just sit down at a table and show guns and tell interesting stories from your past. Really, that's it. We'll watch it. You don't have to do some super fancy slow mo video to get views from your fans.
I second this. I was born in 83 and these guns are before my time but I appreciate them all and their history because your telling stories from your background and point of view that brings an intangible quality to your videos. Maybe just a short piece on you running the guns as well just for fun. It doesn't have to be a rapid fire video either, it would be just as much fun to watch you shoot cans off of a fence row.
I second this. I was born in 83 and these guns are before my time but I appreciate them all and their history because your telling stories from your background and point of view that brings an intangible quality to your videos. Maybe just a short piece on you running the guns as well just for fun. It doesn't have to be a rapid fire video either, it would be just as much fun to watch you shoot cans off of a fence row.
Lee Wilson Yes and it's also very interesting to get perspectives from guys like Jerry who have been around a long time so you can get a more "birds eye view" of where we've been versus where we are now both in the industry and in competitions. I'm willing to bet there are a TON of stories he could tell that we would find fascinating that he doesn't believe are worth telling because he lived it and to him its "normal"... but to us it's not normal. I've seen this happen in many fields where the guys who have been there a long time don't even realize the value they have buried in their backyard
I have fired a lot of rounds. Jerry has probably missed more than I will ever shoot. And he does not often miss. The experiences that may seem mundane to him are quite fascinating to us. Does anyone know another person that has shot 30,000 8mm Mauser rounds? I've shot that many .22 rounds. Probably 75-80,000 BB's through Daisy and Crossman multi-pumps when I was a kid. Any time Jerry wants to talk about guns or his family as it relates to shooting and the outdoors, I'm for it.
The Nylon 66- "drag it through the swamp, take it home, hose it off and hang it on the clothesline to dry it off". Great humor, love your manner of talking.
Made a comment about my nylon 66...still have it. 1st gun. Brutalized it. Still runs like a top...as jerry said...mowed alot of lawns and hauled alot of bales!
Jerry is a shooting legend, and to see him just talking casually about his 5 favorite guns, and reminiscing was awesome. My favorite guns are all connected with memories too.
Jerry, you may or may not realize this, but your ability to speak about guns, ammo, cartridges, scopes, & shooting in general is appreciated by many of us because you are so articulate. By that I mean you understand your subject thoroughly and you can talk about it masterfully. Keep talking, Jerry, and consider becoming a great internet gun teacher. You could be the "Clay Ballard" of guns & ammo.
Best part of the video is your relationship with the gun, which is so interesting. This is what's different from others who do best or worse type videos. Lots of their recommendations after having only limited experience with the weapon but yours is a life's story which I find fascinating as a professional shooter. Thanks
Nylon 66, my first rifle back in the early 60's. Still have mine and shoots just as well now as when new. Mine is the Apache Black with chrome barrel and receiver cover.
I also love the nylon 66. I was out shooting my first gun, a Remington bolt action single shot, and my brother-in-law bought a 66 and the first time I shot it I was addicted. The only problem was that I couldn’t afford to feed it. It was too hard to resist filling the magazine and emptying as fast as I could.
Really enjoyed hearing about the long past days wear no body was sweating you shooting your rifle or pistol. the youngsters today need and want to hear your stories too.
Jerry, I'm 62 yrs old and have learned more from you than anyone else. I love your style, knowledge and pure talent. Keep the straight forward, talking to a friend videos coming. God Bless you.
Always great to hear stories from you in addition to the high speed stuff. Personal stories, talking about work ethic, a few pictures from the past, and gun knowledge are all quite interesting to me!
I definitely like the show and tell, with old stories and history attached. This is a nice change of pace and I think you should do some more of these videos. Thanks!
This is EXACTLY the type of video that I appreciate. It gives us a sense of history, as well as your enthusiasm to various firearms of your youth. Keep them coming please.
Jerry, im starting my shotting career here in Argentina and being able to learn anything from you means a lot to me. So thank you very much for every video that you make! Greetings from the south!
Love seeing and hearing about the features and the history of these guns,- especially from such a master shooter ! Would like to see more of Jerry's critiques, comments on other firearms he has had experience with.
It is nice to have the sharing stories/historical take videos to go along with all the eye popping whiz-bang gizmos you have going on. ;) Thanks for sharing, Jerry - good time as always!
Hey man if making "clickbait" or rather simple videos like this makes it easier on you and your team I highly doubt anybody would disagree or complain. I found this very entertaining and as I read the comments I'm not the only one who thinks this. Almost everyone in the firearm community has a ton of respect for you. Not saying we'll watch anything you post lol. But when you're willing to tell your opinions on guns people are going to listen. Moral of the story is YES we like videos like this.
Wow Jerry, you took me on a stroll down memory lane with the Nylon 66! I was born in 1959 and clearly remember the ads in Popular Mechanics during the late 60’s. They showed Tom sitting on that huge pile of wooden cubes with a big smile, cradling the 66. Thanks for the rekindling that one!
Absolutely love it! My grandfather had a 41 magnum Colt when he passed away it disappeared. I've always wanted to find another like it. Haven't been able to. Keep up the good work!
I remember when the Nylon 66 came on to the market (I'm 75 now!), and we all wondered how it would hold up with the moving parts running direct in the nylon stock. It seems we needn't have worried, they are cool little rifles. Hard to fine one these days...
I have had my Nylon Rem 66 I believe 5 decades, my Dad gave it to me. It is still the bestest rifle I have ever owed! Thank you for the sharing, I enjoyed it tremendously, God Bless.
I have a nylon 66, wish I knew how to make scout type rifle like he did. Putting a scope on the receiver is pretty unreliable. Amazing gun with ironsights though!
Mr. Jerry, I think that most of us that subscribe and watch your videos, just enjoy watching what ever is is that you want to do that day. I have had the opportunity to meet and talk to you in person, and it amazes me to know how much knowledge you have to share. Keep sharing, and we all will keep watching. GET SOME!!!
Not even close to clickbait, I am going to reference this video in all my firearms classes as required watching. Guns are so much more than fighting implements. Are collective history, art, science, technology, chemistry on and on. Jerry, your the best, well done Sir.
Terrific video. My dad taught me on the ole .22 nylon 66. Then bought me a Ruger. I am so glad you have this channel. Brings me back to a better, more innocent time, where plinking the .22 was a great day...not bashing people on "social media". God bless you Mr. M.
The Colt AR15 A2 didn’t come out till 1986 I remember the adds for the Nylon 66 with the guy sitting on the pile of wooden blocks he shot. Also had an add of a seal hunter that used one that pushed the low maintenance angle
I found a Nylon 66 Bicentenial at Cabela's about 10 years ago. It had always been high on my "must have" list. I bought it without hesitation. Glad you picked that one #1 Jerry! Now I need a scout scope mount...
I really enjoyed this video.. well, Jerry, ALL of your videos! You have such a wealth of information, and I loved hearing a bit of your personal history. May I suggest making a 5 worst clickbait video? Maybe firearms to stay away from or which constantly let you down? Lastly, on your pappy's revolver.. Was that an OWL monogram on the top of the grip???
Jerry it relaxing to pull a video up and watch you in action. Ive bought many s&w pistols and hoping one day i run into you for a signature of the fastest gun in modern day.
I love the stories behind the firearms, really cool video. I had an Iver Johnson top break 38s&w with the hinged hammer for concealment. It was a great little gun, one of the few firearms I regret getting rid of but it happens.
We love videos like this, believe me. Any firearm you enjoy is important. If you are into primitive weapons, we would love to hear about that too. The evolution of your competition guns, especially handguns, would be very informative and interesting as well. Other ideas: favorite cartridges for various purposes, and favorite loads in thos cartridges. Favorite types of hunting and the guns you use. Anything you enjoy talking about, even if it's not gun related☺
:) That was fun to hear your un- sponsored thoughts. My Dad has that same pistol and it is...very cool. Thanks for sharing rifles that influenced you growing up. You're one of kind Jerry !
Great vid Jerry. I lived in Shreveport back in the 70’s, (was stationed at Barksdale), and recall meeting Jim Clark. Once on the way home, I was going thru Keatchie, LA, and stopped to go to y’all’s shop there. I met and spoke to Jim about some of his guns and trophies he’d won. It was a big deal for me because I been a gun nerd all my life. BTW, I’m about the same age as you (3 months older), and I STILL love blued steel and walnut. 😎
You are about 20 years ahead of me and I remember firmly in Oklahoma and Texas that if you had a plastic gun people thought something was wrong with you. ARs had something of a bad rap from the M16 from all the Vietnam Vets. My dad vastly preferred M14 and that variant. The brand names every one wanted in hunting rifle were Winchester and Remington.
Hello from NC! I've got my Dad's old Remington 550=1 22Lr semi auto and it never jams either and I can shoot the ears off of a fly at 100 paces with that gun. It's very accurate! It's heavy to just be a 22, but it still works perfectly. I always use good quality ammo and don't use the cheapest ammo I can find. I think I remember my Daddy telling me that he bought that gun in 1959. I've still got his old single shot 12 gauge too.
Jerry really enjoyed the video. When I was young a friend had a nylon 66 and, after shooting it, i was sold. It was one of the most comfortable accurate .22's I ever shot. Always wanted one but never could afford one. I also seem to remember a friend showing with a Black and silver version, may have been called the Apache. that's a long time ago. I have a couple of K98's and one beat up 03 Springfield, the perfect gun would be the K98 in 30-06 and Springfield sights. Thanks for the trip into the old days.
The Nylon 66 is my first gun also. I bought it for $60 in 1974 and I still have it and use it. A friend of mine borrows it time to time to use in a silhouette competition.
Learned a lot Jerry. I like these top 5/10 type videos. Maybe you could do a top 5 full size competition shooting pistols (from your experience)? We would love to see that as well.
its great to see a talent like Jerry who competes with modern firearms still have a fondness for old classic guns. Nothing like a "wood gun" I have an AR but would take an M14/ M1 any day of the week over it.
I am years late viewing this, but great fun. I see where your daughter gets her sense of humor and such a upbeat attitude! Cheers to the Remington Nylon 66!!!
I love how he casually bought 35,000 rounds of FMJ along with the K98. Also, that Colt Hbar is beautiful. Really hard to beat the aesthetics of classic furniture.
Heh... I remember when those Nylon 66s first came out. Everyone thought they wouldn't work, but they are a bit like the Ruger 10/22.. they just keep going. You could re-barrel that old Mauser...... :-)
Very cool history about your family. My Father-in-law was a distinguished expert bull's-eye shooter, and I eventually became a Gunsmith. I guess it takes an Old Shooters daughter to appreciate a new Shooter.
Jerry this is an awesome video. Always enjoy watching your stuff. While watching this I just found myself worrying that this video will end too soon. Thanks!
I know this is a 3 year old video but just saw it and enjoyed the personal touch. Especially your number 1 choice! I have the same gun that I have had since I was a boy and it still shoots great and holds some great memories for me. Thanks!
Talking about favorite guns my Ithaca model 37 featherlite 12ga. with a modified choke is my go to,I love it! Hadnt shot skeet for tens years went out one day and missed 2 outta maybe 30 clays! Thing is too my sight was stripped and spinning at the end of my barrel.Got hooked on my gun case.
