Gun Reviews

Wendyj · April 13, 2018, 05:53 PM

Does anyone besides myself go to you tube to see gun reviews. I personally go straight to Hickock 45 for anything handgun or lever. I wish I could shoot that good.

Fla_dogman · April 13, 2018, 06:12 PM

All the time, not just guns but ammo too

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Kvon2 · April 13, 2018, 06:40 PM

I watch reviews on any guns, ammo, and accessories. I also love anything that gives me a history lesson on firearms. Forgotten weapons is a great channel.

Rangerrich99 · April 13, 2018, 06:55 PM

I'm guilty as anyone for using YouTube as a convenient source of info about a future purchase for everything, not just guns.

I also browse for entertainment; I'll never shoot like Jerry Miculek or Bob Munden, but they're a lot of fun to watch do their thing. And every once in a while I do end up learning something from what was supposed to be purely entertainment.

TruthTellers · April 13, 2018, 07:01 PM

Been watching youtube for gun stuff for 4 years now. My main reviewers are Nutnfancy, Paul Harrell, InRange TV, and a little known guy named Jeremy S.

I use to like Hickok, but not anymore as he's become boring. It's nice that he can recite what others say on forums who know more than he does on a particular gun/ammo, but he's not an expert on much. He's experienced, but not an expert.

RC20 · April 13, 2018, 07:09 PM

Nope, I am a reader.

U Tubes are good for mechanical in my world, tearing things down and back together.

Mostly not gun, can see all the issues before you run into them, adjust from the U Tube if needed before you tackle.

Some things just don't translate for me from the visual.

dgludwig · April 14, 2018, 08:35 AM

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U Tubes are good for mechanical in my world, tearing things down and back together.

From what I've read and seen on the news, not anymore. Apparently following the Parkland, Florida shooting, U-Tube has joined the many others curtailing services to shooters/NRA members nationwide. I hope I'm wrong about this "update".

Wendyj · April 14, 2018, 10:53 AM

Me too. I can get some rifles apart. Need you tube to put them back together. A gunsmith I'm not. Bolt actions fine. AR and levers not so hot.

T. O'Heir · April 14, 2018, 11:08 AM

YouTube is like Wikipedia. Anybody with internet access can post there. Don't get your education/training/opinions from either.
"...to put them back together..." Read the manual. Mind you, a lot of people take stuff apart that doesn't require a complete disassembly except to replace damaged/worn parts. Trigger groups, for example.

Wendyj · April 14, 2018, 11:51 AM

T. Ohei'r. Your opinion but I also read manuals and books. Even though I still like you tube

PlatinumCore16 · April 14, 2018, 10:32 PM

I'll agree with taking apart/putting together. Just because the manual says something, I don't always fully comprehend without seeing exactly what they mean. Case in point: before going to the range with a buddy, we couldn't get his M1A apart. After reading some forums, still couldn't get it. Watched a video, finally got an idea. Now I could probably take it apart in my sleep. It's all about that tactile feel, but without seeing it, reading want good enough to understand.

armoredman · April 15, 2018, 02:53 AM

Full30.com has a bunch of gun videos, and I have heard of one or two other places. I have a few videos on YouTube myself.

Damon555 · April 15, 2018, 03:13 AM

For entertainment purposes YouTube is fine....but, for the most part, as far as actual experience goes I don't trust anyone else's opinions about guns....it's far to subjective. I've owned more guns than I can count that "internet warriors" have universally panned that turned out to be great.

Of course personal experience is the best teacher.....If I take a chance and it turns out to be a dud I simply move on.....but it's rare for me to screw up these days gun wise....I did enough of that when I was younger to know what's junk and what's not.

Most of the gun guys on YouTube are annoying and tend to have an inflated sense of themselves and apparently like to hear the sound of their own voices. I'd much rather read about something that I'm interested in....Watching mindless videos of some camo-clad commando overusing terms like "minute of angle" or "spin drift" leaves me scratching my head as to how anyone could make it through the first few minutes of any of their material let alone an entire review.

In all fairness I guess Hickok45 isn't too bad....at least his articulate and somewhat methodical about how he presents the information. Yes, he can drone on sometimes but as I understand it he is a teacher of some sort and they've been known to do that from time to time.

A camera and an internet connection are the only things needed to put videos on YouTube.......Unfortunately an average IQ and a basic understanding of the English language are not prerequisites.

std7mag · April 15, 2018, 08:39 AM

For reviews on firearms i usually come here.
When it's an unknown i will search out other places for information.

hooligan1 · April 15, 2018, 10:35 AM

I like the videos of sto ks being shaped, and that sort of stuff. When I need pertinent information and old hard facts, I just use this forums search engine and look up all Tim Ohears replies, Im a believer....

taylorce1 · April 15, 2018, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooligan1

When I need pertinent information and old hard facts, I just use this forums search engine and look up all Tim Ohears replies, Im a believer....

Okay don't read this while you have hot coffee in your mouth, computer keyboards don't like it and it burns twice as bad coming out your nose.

hooligan1 · April 15, 2018, 03:39 PM

Quote: taylorce1,
Okay don't read this while you have hot coffee in your mouth, computer keyboards don't like it and it burns twice as bad coming out your nose.

Sorry dude, didnt mean to foul your sinus with java. But pertinent info is King here....

April 13, 2018, 05:53 PM	#1
Wendyj Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2015 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,372	Gun Reviews Does anyone besides myself go to you tube to see gun reviews. I personally go straight to Hickock 45 for anything handgun or lever. I wish I could shoot that good. __________________ God is NOT dead!!!!

April 13, 2018, 07:01 PM	#5
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,883	Been watching youtube for gun stuff for 4 years now. My main reviewers are Nutnfancy, Paul Harrell, InRange TV, and a little known guy named Jeremy S. I use to like Hickok, but not anymore as he's become boring. It's nice that he can recite what others say on forums who know more than he does on a particular gun/ammo, but he's not an expert on much. He's experienced, but not an expert. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

April 13, 2018, 07:09 PM	#6
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	Nope, I am a reader. U Tubes are good for mechanical in my world, tearing things down and back together. Mostly not gun, can see all the issues before you run into them, adjust from the U Tube if needed before you tackle. Some things just don't translate for me from the visual. __________________ Science and Facts are True whether you believe it or not

April 14, 2018, 10:53 AM	#8
Wendyj Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2015 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,372	Me too. I can get some rifles apart. Need you tube to put them back together. A gunsmith I'm not. Bolt actions fine. AR and levers not so hot. __________________ God is NOT dead!!!!

April 14, 2018, 11:08 AM	#9
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	YouTube is like Wikipedia. Anybody with internet access can post there. Don't get your education/training/opinions from either. "...to put them back together..." Read the manual. Mind you, a lot of people take stuff apart that doesn't require a complete disassembly except to replace damaged/worn parts. Trigger groups, for example. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

April 13, 2018, 06:12 PM	#2
Fla_dogman Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2015 Posts: 265	All the time, not just guns but ammo too Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

April 13, 2018, 06:40 PM	#3
Kvon2 Senior Member Join Date: January 4, 2016 Posts: 757	I watch reviews on any guns, ammo, and accessories. I also love anything that gives me a history lesson on firearms. Forgotten weapons is a great channel.

April 13, 2018, 06:55 PM	#4
Rangerrich99 Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2014 Location: Kinda near Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,254	I'm guilty as anyone for using YouTube as a convenient source of info about a future purchase for everything, not just guns. I also browse for entertainment; I'll never shoot like Jerry Miculek or Bob Munden, but they're a lot of fun to watch do their thing. And every once in a while I do end up learning something from what was supposed to be purely entertainment.

April 14, 2018, 11:51 AM	#10
Wendyj Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2015 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,372	T. Ohei'r. Your opinion but I also read manuals and books. Even though I still like you tube __________________ God is NOT dead!!!!

April 14, 2018, 10:32 PM	#11
PlatinumCore16 Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 424	I'll agree with taking apart/putting together. Just because the manual says something, I don't always fully comprehend without seeing exactly what they mean. Case in point: before going to the range with a buddy, we couldn't get his M1A apart. After reading some forums, still couldn't get it. Watched a video, finally got an idea. Now I could probably take it apart in my sleep. It's all about that tactile feel, but without seeing it, reading want good enough to understand.

April 15, 2018, 02:53 AM	#12
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,297	Full30.com has a bunch of gun videos, and I have heard of one or two other places. I have a few videos on YouTube myself.

April 15, 2018, 03:13 AM	#13
Damon555 Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2012 Posts: 384	For entertainment purposes YouTube is fine....but, for the most part, as far as actual experience goes I don't trust anyone else's opinions about guns....it's far to subjective. I've owned more guns than I can count that "internet warriors" have universally panned that turned out to be great. Of course personal experience is the best teacher.....If I take a chance and it turns out to be a dud I simply move on.....but it's rare for me to screw up these days gun wise....I did enough of that when I was younger to know what's junk and what's not. Most of the gun guys on YouTube are annoying and tend to have an inflated sense of themselves and apparently like to hear the sound of their own voices. I'd much rather read about something that I'm interested in....Watching mindless videos of some camo-clad commando overusing terms like "minute of angle" or "spin drift" leaves me scratching my head as to how anyone could make it through the first few minutes of any of their material let alone an entire review. In all fairness I guess Hickok45 isn't too bad....at least his articulate and somewhat methodical about how he presents the information. Yes, he can drone on sometimes but as I understand it he is a teacher of some sort and they've been known to do that from time to time. A camera and an internet connection are the only things needed to put videos on YouTube.......Unfortunately an average IQ and a basic understanding of the English language are not prerequisites.

April 15, 2018, 08:39 AM	#14
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	For reviews on firearms i usually come here. When it's an unknown i will search out other places for information.

April 15, 2018, 10:35 AM	#15
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,585	I like the videos of sto ks being shaped, and that sort of stuff. When I need pertinent information and old hard facts, I just use this forums search engine and look up all Tim Ohears replies, Im a believer.... __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.

April 15, 2018, 03:39 PM	#17
hooligan1 Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 2010 Location: Independence Missouri Posts: 4,585	Quote: taylorce1, Okay don't read this while you have hot coffee in your mouth, computer keyboards don't like it and it burns twice as bad coming out your nose. Sorry dude, didnt mean to foul your sinus with java. But pertinent info is King here.... __________________ Keep your Axe sharp and your powder dry.