Yikes, too short shorts, black or no sox...yuck..distracting from the info...
@davidpyle73334 ай бұрын
Or not tight enough.
@chrissewell16084 ай бұрын
Amen!
@hopewilliams67054 ай бұрын
Awesome
@rickdeppat44564 ай бұрын
Mistake No. 2: sitting at the table with a guy whose name is literally JACK DANIEL and drinking WINE with him!?!
@tfbtv4 ай бұрын
It’s actually our own urine
@vonleiningen4 ай бұрын
So Bear Grylls.
@rickdeppat44564 ай бұрын
@@tfbtv ok, that's way stronger than whisky then 😄
@ramzankadyrov60354 ай бұрын
@@tfbtvlooks like y’all are properly hydrated then
@chrissewell16084 ай бұрын
That may be # 1 mistake?
@jackbauer77424 ай бұрын
Common mistake #1: Don't be poor
@jski7184 ай бұрын
That's the best life lesson.
@sakfpv84444 ай бұрын
Ooops
@Thesusoperator4 ай бұрын
Nah, dont watch you tubers flexing their fancy techs but then gets yeeted by a .22LR when shtf.
@LowdownBoy4 ай бұрын
No, it's going there in the first place. LoL.
@T_D_B_4 ай бұрын
Knowledge is the best value
@BustedThimble4 ай бұрын
Watching a lawyer fail at reading comprehension on sling instructions is hilarious.
@yongyea41474 ай бұрын
You are a saint and a scholar. 😮
@RG-iw7py4 ай бұрын
Ask LegalEagle then
@tbsoper4 ай бұрын
Lawyers have paralegals for reading and writing.
@mattgeiger99883 ай бұрын
The law shouldn't be so complicated that you need 6 years of school to decipher it. Simple is better
@zachb.66062 ай бұрын
James can't read anything that isn't written in Napoleonic code.
@PVTHighspeed4 ай бұрын
It’s sweet that they took time out of their date day to make this video for us!
@Reticulosis4 ай бұрын
It’s actually foreplay, look how hot and bothered reeves is
@jrtaylor26014 ай бұрын
❤😂
@hakimcameldriver4 ай бұрын
Their job is making videos
@Andy-sy9yl4 ай бұрын
They're not doing it for free.
@tradedate4 ай бұрын
@@hakimcameldriver whoosh
@mer1714 ай бұрын
When I was a gunsmith apprenticing, you would be amazed how many people will buy $5000 toys and $12 accessory's and the cheapest ammo they can get their hands on and wonder why it doesn't work
@silentbigsteve34294 ай бұрын
I used to work at a gun store and accept gunsmith orders I know exactly what you mean. Even $10k+ guns with cheap shit
@mer1714 ай бұрын
@@silentbigsteve3429 hear that!
@mer1714 ай бұрын
@@stinkylittlerascal An over under shotgun takes a certain amount of recoil to drive the inertia switch between the barrels… It's the design; cheap 1 ounce 12 gauge loads often will not put that to work nor will a weak shoulder… If you put a cheap Amazon mounts or any other junk on your Galil it is likely to fail where associated with that part… Just because the gun runs with everything does it mean your accessories get to be cheap And meet the status quo… If you got that desert tech to run More than 75% of the time I'm impressed. Their bolt guns are awesome; they just updated their semi because it was junk… Also I like how you name a bunch of expensive guns; high-quality ones; don't see a lot of people shelling out that kind of money
@mer1714 ай бұрын
@@stinkylittlerascal though I do agree with your point overall there is quality out there just got a pay for it
@Zel_eo4 ай бұрын
Seen a UTG scope on a Barret MRAD a month ago
@maximilianrockefeller88544 ай бұрын
We absolutely need to have a part 2 part 3, part 4 etc. This kind of feedback is invaluable for the consumer.
@maximillanguapo12294 ай бұрын
Love your name!
@whiskeymike73643 ай бұрын
This is my third viewing of this vid, and I still pick stuff up. Really useful, with context.
@NottyorBro4 ай бұрын
I love how James sits like a proper lady as he was taught in finishing school.
@KevinWood444 ай бұрын
Men should never cross their legs. Period. Its the most awkward, feminine-looking thing ever.
@ericwalsh21554 ай бұрын
😂
@hueyvandiver98194 ай бұрын
"sussy"
@larryholton95604 ай бұрын
I was trying to figure out how to word that..
@nomikes43924 ай бұрын
@@larryholton9560 Jack sits like Jack. James sits like Jacqueline
@mrbojangles41554 ай бұрын
“That lower’s about 2 grand” The brain that buys a $2k lower is a brain that buys weird random nonsense.
@anthonychiappetta92254 ай бұрын
hearing him say that and buy that makes me wana throw everything he said out the window rofl
@BrassBashers4 ай бұрын
@anthonychiappetta9225 some folks just have money to blow and wanna see if the more expensive shit is worth it. Me, I'll take a $150 PSA lower all day long. They work, if it ever stops working throw it away and buy another 🤷♂️
@user-eq5mj2yv4g4 ай бұрын
What buffer even was that?
@Apolloneek4 ай бұрын
Sounds like a kac lower or some rare colt lower
@deathlis4 ай бұрын
@@BrassBashers You're probably right. I mean if I have more money than I can count, I'll probably try out everything at some point just to see if it makes a marginal difference.
@captainscarlett14 ай бұрын
The Australian army sought to have a piece of equipment that was unbreakable created. Engineers came up with a solid stainless steel sphere. For testing they gave it to a grunt. He lost it.
@Nathan-jh1ho4 ай бұрын
US Army solution, drill hole, tie paracord on to your belt, chest rig, and your neck. NCO checks if you still have it every 2 minutes
@jb74834 ай бұрын
@Nathan-jh1ho lol I remember having mags and all gear tethered to my ALICE lol.
@Nathan-jh1ho4 ай бұрын
@@jb7483In BCT they had us tie Aimpoints on our M4 and someone still somehow lost their Aimpoint during a FTX
@salgarnica93284 ай бұрын
next test they gave it to a Marine. He got it pregnant then broke it with domestic abuse
@vincentj30934 ай бұрын
@@salgarnica9328🤣
@sisleymichael4 ай бұрын
I am old. I have always tried to buy the best firearms for toughness and reliability. I'm retired and money is tight with this economy. I am glad I did not skimp on what I did acquire. Yes, I had to save to get what I have, but to me, it was worth it.
@SuicideVan4 ай бұрын
Buy once, cry once. We are lucky to have so many great options at any budget these days though. I like your philosophy, durability and reliability being the priority and you can't go wrong. I've seen a lot of guys get into the weeds chasing features and extras at a particular price sacrificing that reliability.
@BurtHurtz4 ай бұрын
Totally. Luckily I learned "buy one, cry once" buying tools before I lost money in firearms and parts. I will admit, I did buy into the Olight hype and regret a couple flash lights I've bought.
@DavidLLambertmobile4 ай бұрын
Lesson I learned: don't buy light wt ccw or deep concealment guns; DA revolvers or pistols, then think they can shoot well, be able to perform like a duty-carry gun.
@SuicideVan4 ай бұрын
@@DavidLLambertmobile that's just a product of guntubers being really good, practically professional shooters with how often they shoot. They make just about anything seem easy to operate effectively. Us mere mortals on the other hand...
@dgunearthed78594 ай бұрын
Thanks. Would u elaborate on what pieces you spent your hard-earned shillings on?
@ROOSTER3334 ай бұрын
Man, this series needs to happen more often. Thank y'all
@mikepersia53624 ай бұрын
James could be in a Nair commercial. “If you dare wear short shorts, Nair for short shorts.”
@brianmanners89104 ай бұрын
Thats an oldie. 😂😂😂😂
@mikepersia53624 ай бұрын
@@brianmanners8910 Lol, I’m pretty damn old!! 😅
@jimwagner62604 ай бұрын
I wear short shorts.
@conchaholic72874 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot, man. Stuck in my head now! 😎
@b-ryanistryin4 ай бұрын
One of the best videos I've seen in a long time. Would love to see more of that content with that guy.
@tfbtv4 ай бұрын
Jack is like a brother to me. He will be on this channel for years to come.
@b-ryanistryin4 ай бұрын
@@tfbtv Awesome! I'm literally re-watching this video with Pen and Pad for my next build. Between the two of you guys, we are listening to the gospel.
@johnniewasr57404 ай бұрын
I agree, I enjoyed this video.
@KingOfTheLosers134 ай бұрын
I had a holosun fail on me, they sent me a replacement before I even shipped the defective one back. The replacement optic has been great, no issues.
@gregspoony76914 ай бұрын
I know one mistake am not doing ever again listening to people say shorts and high socks don't work. Look at these gentlemen killing it in those shorts. For now on am at range in shorts!! Great video once again james and then team.
@sisleymichael4 ай бұрын
Wear what you want! Life is short. Enjoy yourself and be the best you can be. I wear Dickies work wear. Why? Comfy, lasts forever, and for where I live (out past the sticks), makes perfect sense. After the workday, I hit the shower, then wear shorts and a t-shirt. Who sees me? Nobody. Do I care? No.
@linkh2004 ай бұрын
I've only ever worn high black socks since I can remember. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't. 🫡
@lerch400block4 ай бұрын
The higher the socks, the higher the foo
@greatpnwadventure11694 ай бұрын
Sig, didn’t take care of the guy your buddy did. I’ve dealt with Sig and if you break it they won’t help you for free. And they definitely aren’t sending it next day air.
@2stroke4384 ай бұрын
Yeah, sig is dogshit.
@Saltpork3054 ай бұрын
100% this. Sig doesn't help you with shit if you're just a regular dude.
@levistrauss53784 ай бұрын
Sig has been in a decline for years. Despite what people claim there absolutely is a difference between Sig USA and the Swiss/German produced products. Take a look at the Swiss made 550s and the New Hampshire made 550s and it's apparent.
@stevem47834 ай бұрын
@@levistrauss5378 Almost like they realized they could stop trying when they realized they could jack the prices up on mediocre product and the government/idiots will gladly shell out for it because "premium!"
@zacharycropper55324 ай бұрын
Sig is horrible. QC has taken a back seat thanks to those fat daddy warbux contracts
@slickcross4 ай бұрын
Wow that backdrop is amazing! I had to Google this place. Lakeview Oregon. Beautiful.
@garman79212 ай бұрын
Very far away from shithole portland
@SkulkyMcNasty4 ай бұрын
Please make this a series! Any information form Jack or Clint is priceless
@stevestoll31244 ай бұрын
The first point brought up about mastering iron sights is vital. So many people cant even hit a barn without a red dot.
@bobjordan82834 ай бұрын
I have astigmatism so I can't use a red dot it's a real rifle scope or iron sights for me.
@stevem47834 ай бұрын
@@bobjordan8283 Prisms are a nice compromise for people like us with the tism.
@shawnsanders94504 ай бұрын
@@bobjordan8283yeah, get a prism. Primary Arms makes some good ones that aren't that expensive or go with the grand daddy Trijicon ACOG.
@sociopathmercenary4 ай бұрын
@@stevem4783Those primary arms micro prisms are absolutely game changers for those of us with crooked eyes
@michaell82694 ай бұрын
@@stevem4783 true. Holographic sights work well for me too.
@bringit2614 ай бұрын
i'd actually be super interested to see actual failure rate stats from these classes. like "in classes this quarter we had 200 of this particular product and 8 of them failed" is much better data than "one broke every week." getting real failure rates from field use would be an incredible useful data point.
@roybiv70184 ай бұрын
Every class that I've seen a Kel Tec KSG, they had some kind of issue. I've seen the single tube version that ran smoothly. That's all the info I got.
@3nertia4 ай бұрын
If only they cared enough to keep track of such things but they're forced to carry about what makes them the most money instead ...
@reedr16594 ай бұрын
I've done many classes at other places and it seems that about 25-30% of the new people will have their gun go down, with another 25-30% of those having some kind of day-ending breakage. Fortunately, I bring a full tool kit, extra parts, and extra guns. Classes with people I know to have experience doing classes almost never have equipment problems. They're dialed in. Key lessons for gun class: 1) Running your equipment hard in class will reveal deficiencies. 2) Always, always take 2 or more guns. 3) Make sure you're not taking crappy guns to class. 4) Make sure ALL the guns you take to class are sighted in BEFORE you get there. 5) Take a cleaning kit, bore snake, cleaning rod, and lube. 6) Mags and ammo. Take lots of both. Show up with your mags already loaded. 7) Don't forget the other stuff: appropriate clothing, water, snackies, sunscreen, and a camp chair. 8) If you're going to take pictures, realize there are some of us there that don't want to be photographed, much less be on the internet with our guns. Call it paranoia. Bonus lesson: take your Taurus, modified Glock, or cheap AR-15. Throw it in a lake. Don't take them to class. That crap never runs right. I've seen it time and time again.
@cardinalfang77254 ай бұрын
"There's a company called...it starts with an "O"...and they have flashlights..." that was hilarious. I'm surprised you didn't get the fanboy mob demanding you be removed from KZfaq. It doesn't matter to me if you left off a manufacturer that I like, but I was glad you mentioned Aero Precision and FN. This video was outstanding and worth every second of the watch.
@sociopathmercenary4 ай бұрын
I'm not a fanboy but I have a bunch of Olights and have never had an issue with their standard or gun lights in 5 years of using them. Not saying that streamlight and surefire aren't better. Just sharing my experience.
@POSSUM3K34 ай бұрын
I got a olight mini 2 valkryie on a CZ P10C and it's been great it's went through some some abuse an has always been fine. I couldn't speak as far as their other lights though.
@Holden-McGroin4 ай бұрын
Have an O-light baldr mini on my P320 with at least 2500 rds through it. Zero issues.
@DigitalApex4 ай бұрын
@@Holden-McGroin Their light killed a guy who was working on his truck. Hard pass.
@Holden-McGroin4 ай бұрын
Yeah, IDK man. Sounds like a very unique incident. I also don’t put my weapon lights in my mouth, so there’s that.
@Jerahzz4 ай бұрын
Biggest mistake as a gun owner: not training with your weapon.
@DavidLLambertmobile4 ай бұрын
Big rookie mistake, new gun owner: buying off brands or lower end brand models then think 1000s of gear, holsters will fly out. Even well made lines like VP9s, PDPs often lack gear-holsters.
@talltale97604 ай бұрын
@@DavidLLambertmobile 80% of my reason for owning a boring ass glock is that anything worth using is made for a glock
@forthehellofit55444 ай бұрын
Word!!
@RighteousJ4 ай бұрын
Too many people drop thousands on hardware and have almost no ammo on hand. What worries me isn't the guy who spent $4k each on 20 guns - what worries me is the guy who spent $400 on a "bad" gun and has since put several thousand rounds through it, making frequent range trips to stay in practice.
@epickett634 ай бұрын
@@RighteousJ "I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times." - Bruce Lee
@johnbuntin71884 ай бұрын
When a seasoned instructor like him was asked about HK and said always. Made my decision much easier for me. Keep the videos coming.
@DavidLLambertmobile4 ай бұрын
I saw a good price on a optics ready VP9 olive green frame. HK had a 4 free factory mag offer/rebate.
@pewpewTN4 ай бұрын
I just can't respect HK knowing how much they hate the US civillian market.
@POSSUM3K34 ай бұрын
The VP9 is a great and very comfortable pistol I will say that.
@twrea11184 ай бұрын
HK customer service is garbage. If you're not gov/mil they don't care about you
@E.IS.M.I.A.4 ай бұрын
16:18 “ that lower is about 2 Grand” excuse me what the fuck
@g54b954 ай бұрын
No shit!!! Does it come with Lisa Ann???
@BreezyBeary4 ай бұрын
Probably an LMT
@Ring0--4 ай бұрын
A tight fitting lower is important boys. The personality is up top 😂
@redtra2364 ай бұрын
could have just got a Colt or FN or even a damn PSA for that matter and been good lol
@hurricaneaquatics4 ай бұрын
@@g54b95she's never seen the day her stuff was worth 2k....thing has been shot more than a vietnam era m14.
@seanjames96624 ай бұрын
Finally someone said it!!!! Aero is the best. The products that sell are easily 3x the quality for companies at the same price.
@user-rw7xd7qy3j4 ай бұрын
For beginners like me and who this video is designed for, It would be very helpful for experts like yourselves to recommend specific brands (in all categories) and provide links to products so that many of these issues can be avoided
@DavidLLambertmobile4 ай бұрын
If you are a armed officer or new to ccw, carry, guns(personal defense) I say stick to the common main brands: S&W, Glock, SIG Sauer, HK, Walther. Get well made, quality holsters/gear: Safariland, Galco, Don Hume, 5.11.
@wheelguns4wheelmen8024 ай бұрын
@@DavidLLambertmobile I second all of that, and I’d add Beretta and CZ for pistols; ANR Design for holsters; and Surefire/Streamlight for pistol lights (although O-Light and InForce pistol lights have both worked for me); Trijicon and AimPoint for red dots (I’ve also never had an issue with my Burris dots or my Swampfox dots). For optics and flashlights, you should spend more on those two things than your pistol. I’d rather have a Glock 19 with a Trijicon and a Streamlight than a SIG Legion series P226 or P320 and an “Amazon special” $30 light and a $100 Bushnell red dot (or a Holosun).
@Seseous4 ай бұрын
@@wheelguns4wheelmen802 For holsters, I'd add in JM Custom Kydex, Dark Star Gear, Tenicor, Phlster, and Henry Holsters. Lots of solid options.
@travisminton21414 ай бұрын
@DavidLLambertmobile I would probably add Springfiekd Armory and FN to that list. Can't really go too wrong with any of those brands, so just try out different models and then get the one that works best with your hand, since everyone's hands are different.😊
@DavidLLambertmobile4 ай бұрын
@travisminton2141 I myself would NOT use FN America aka FNH. The firm has a few popular rifles & military 🪖 style weapons but pistols, police-ccw-defense? That's been hit & miss; 2010s 2020s. The FN line- FNS was so bad police depts, LE units quit using them. 🚫 . LAPD picked the MRD 509 9mm but a few had problems. Glocks were in use under Chief Bratton & very popular. Glock 21s, 22s, 17-34-19s.
@Xeraux4 ай бұрын
Growing up in a family of Georgia Tech-trained Engineers taught me that metallurgy matters. That knock-off aluminum adaptor plate for your Trijicon RMR will *not* hold up like the steel one from the factory, nor will it let you torque the fasteners properly. Like J.D. said, get the factory plate.
@dogevanzandt28894 ай бұрын
Trijicon is God tier.
@Xeraux4 ай бұрын
@@dogevanzandt2889 Exactly. Don’t use a US$8.99 Amazon adaptor plate for it on your CZ Shadow 2 Optic Ready. Just wait until CZ restocks.
@5jjt4 ай бұрын
Honest question, what's the difference between a $60 Monstrum mount vs a $150 ADM mount made of the same materials?
@dogevanzandt28894 ай бұрын
@@5jjt materials, quality of materials, fit, durability... Literally everything.
@andyhsong4 ай бұрын
hahah my dad is a Georgia tech engineering grad and worked as a materials research engineer for the army. I can guarantee he agrees with you!
@bourbon30834 ай бұрын
Thank you for doing this video. It’s exactly what I’ve been taught all of my life and I struggle with the people who take the Kudzu Commando approach to self defense. They buy a 1K pistol, 20$ holster and 15$ light. Shoot one time and are ready for the world. I’ts amazing to me that they don’t consider how much their life is really worth
@BigBabyGaming1004 ай бұрын
I like the brutal honest perspective from someone who does it all day
@MiaogisTeas4 ай бұрын
That's the problem; most of us won't run our gear to the level this guy does, but we need something - anything - that will ensure we're not caught short and can at least train. At a certain point, you have to just relax and say, "F it. It'll never be perfect."
@BrettShadow16 күн бұрын
More importantly.... someone not on a brand or manufacturer payroll
@UDPride4 ай бұрын
Depends on the mission. If you're just using the the firearms to protect your home and family, you dont need all that expensive doohickey crap. Its not going to make you any more proficient and is a giant waste of money. The biggest investment you can make is simply range time and ammo to know how to put lead on target. A $1000 optic and $400 light is just way overkill. Additionally, I think some gun gurus overthink a lot of this stuff. There's nothing wrong with O-Lights if you take care of them and don't abuse them like any other tool. Its literally just a flashlight. You do not need to spend $200-300-400 for a freaking flashlight its not a NASA level tool of major complication. Now if you're looking to get your GI Joe on and bug out and live off the land and escape the Russian invasion like Red Dawn then yes you probably want to invest more money into higher-end accessories -- but for 99% of the population that scenario is neither probable or practical and they simply need a solution to put holes in a burglar in the kitchen at 3am. A $500 setup is going to do that just as well as a $3500 setup.
@BezmenovDisciple4 ай бұрын
I with you man. There is beauty in simplicity. It took me too long to realize I was never gonna re-enact the battle of Fallujah in my living room and stop wasting my money. Marketing has really done a number on the industry.
@Silverhornet814 ай бұрын
Glad to know Aero Precision and Sons Of Liberty were mentioned as top gear. I have products from both and they are definitely solid.
@TheLastWhiteKid4 ай бұрын
Sigs customer service is awful. You have a good friend who went out of his way to get you that optic overnight. They have told many of the customers that they are SOL or to cough up $$$ for a replacement of the same thing thats broken/dysfunctional.
@spec84734 ай бұрын
They replaced my Romeo 4m that had an electronics issue. They sent me a Romeo 4t as a replacement as they had just discontinued the 4m line. All for free with an email and shipping label. Maybe I got lucky?
@MylesKillis4 ай бұрын
@@spec8473humans love to focus on the negative my friend
@TheLastWhiteKid4 ай бұрын
@@spec8473 hm, that's good to hear.
@jb74834 ай бұрын
They fixed all my optics, relooked and torqued down my lt when the issue first arose even included torque specs that weren't in the instructions because they were printed too soon. Sent me 3 paper instructions when I said I hated pdf versions. Nothing but happy things with me and with the LT sent me an extra bolt assy and firing pin in my bcm grip.
@DigitalApex4 ай бұрын
Garbage company with, like, 2 good guns and no good optics. Imagine needing to send your optic in or get a replacement instead of just buying a Trijicon or an Aimpoint like an adult.
@stevenbnestor14 ай бұрын
Thank you James for this interview with Jack. There is nothing like experience when it comes to firearms (and most other things too) and I found Jack’s vast and deep experience with so many products to be very helpful. I have a box of gun accessories that I regret purchasing and hopefully Jack’s insights will help the box stay the same size and not grow. Well done video.
@georgebetor29433 ай бұрын
As a retired weapons trainer for the largest sheriff’s department in America, this guy is absolutely correct about the importance of quality parts and what we have seen with failures and the crap that people want to hang on guns. Good video!
@xen92544 ай бұрын
James out here about to steal yo girl with those short shorts 💀
@GunBoss17764 ай бұрын
That noveske forward assist fail was HILARIOUS to me 😂😂😂😂. How does a $2000+ rifles sh*t just fall off?
@TsunTzu4 ай бұрын
I've run Streamlights, Cloud Defensives, and Olights out of curiosity. The switches on my HLXs, three of them, have all died, but the clicky buttons work great. The Olights are somehow fine, the Javelot is weirdly brighter than my Rein 1.0 and 2.0 lights, but their mounts are just garbage. They're perfectly fine for indoor use, I haven't run them particularly hard. The Clouds are absolute tanks all around though- no regrets about those purchases even with how god awfully expensive WMLs can be and plus, they're an Indiana company. Gotta support the homestate.
@sociopathmercenary4 ай бұрын
I have half a dozen Olights on pistols, rifles, and shotguns. It's been about 5 years and I haven't had any failures. Lights, switches, batteries, mounts, etc all still just fine. Granted, I don't run them hard but I have a limited budget for accessories.
@DigitalApex4 ай бұрын
@@sociopathmercenary Chyna
@Holden-McGroin4 ай бұрын
@DigitalApex Where was the device made that you’re typing on?
@joesmith-tr2nj16 күн бұрын
I can't say I've ever seen a more informational jam packed video with raw unfiltered experienced issues be it derogatory or positive praise given in less than 30 minutes. Damn that was good.
@atomiklam4 ай бұрын
James snuck in an upskirt for the boys at 20:40. Thanks a lot, man.
@tdawg73274 ай бұрын
These are absolutely the best videos. Just two knowledgeable dudes sitting around and shooting the "no bullshit". This conversation alone clarified about twenty things I'd been wondering about for some time. More, please.
@scottmackey41824 ай бұрын
Looking forward to volume 2! Excellent unbiased reviews of critical components. James & Jack, repeat.
@JamesS.2544 ай бұрын
The takeaway I get from these types of video's is don't buy into the latest hype, and simple and rugged tends to stay that way longer than not. And I love at the beginning when he said everything breaks, so Very true. For the life of me I just don't understand the desire for cheap sights whether they're optic or 'irons'. Sights like the plastic backup sights by (Any Company Name Here) are just a big NO for me. My two favorites for flip ups / back ups have been Midwest Industries and A.R.M.S. , and for QR optic mounts I really like LaRue Tactical.
@CWHolleman4 ай бұрын
"That lower was 2 grand"?! That must be 2024 money...Cause that lower ain't worth 2 grand.
@RealHankShill4 ай бұрын
$500 pdw stock, $300 trigger, $200 buffer, $60 safety selector, $150 lpk, $400 lower plus im sure some sort of titanium go fast stuff all over and shipping of parts he's probably close to that much into the lower
@Romanus-4 ай бұрын
@@RealHankShilltotal waste of money. A 2k lower is just blowing money for the sake of blowing money.
@DigitalApex4 ай бұрын
@@Romanus- You should see what cloners drop for AR parts.
@Matt-xc6sp4 ай бұрын
More like Front Sight BasED amiright?!? This video has confirmed my biases and is therefore good.
@YouveBeenMiddled4 ай бұрын
If you can't spot the problems with all these examples of bad gear, go ahead and smash that like button.
@PrayingPanda4 ай бұрын
Please make more of these! Interview more trainers whobhave pics of weapon product failure so us regular people: 1. Know what potential failure points are products have and ar what rates. 2. Let us know what to change out or spare parts ro buy for preventative maintenance.
@trailheadtracks4 ай бұрын
Superb. Really appreciate seeing honest, unfiltered views from people who have seen a ton of gear come through.
@ZeroHero-334 ай бұрын
Who in their right mind pays $2000 for a lower receiver?!
@stevennewman47784 ай бұрын
No one.
@RezaQin4 ай бұрын
Those who have too much money and not enough sense.
@basedWisco7154 ай бұрын
Nobody in their right mind. You can get a complete V seven lithium lower that weighs less than 2 lbs for $1500……
@stevem47834 ай бұрын
@@basedWisco715 You can build an entire rifle that weighs 6lbs and will last you a lifetime for less than $1,500. Significantly less.
@basedWisco7154 ай бұрын
@@stevem4783 I know that. What I’m saying is: Why would you spend $2000 on what looked like a regular lower with a weird buffer when the most advanced lower on the market that is incredibly light only costs $1500?
@Mitsurugi24244 ай бұрын
in fairness to the Olight, if you don't lock the light or the tape switch cap, they will fall off. If you have people who can't even mount optics/back up sights on their gun right, it's not a stretch to imagine they would not know/think to secure their light. I have had Surefire scout light pressure pads come loose at the light just under recoil. It's actually pretty common and people just suggest spending another $100-200 on aftermarket stuff to fix it.. Same for Streamlights. The HL-X with the plugable pressure pad is TRASH.
@01rcpena4 ай бұрын
I've had TWO Streamlights fail to work properly straight out of the box. That was in a 5 year period.
@sociopathmercenary4 ай бұрын
I've been totally happy with my Olights. I'm not particularly hard on them and I have no doubt that extremely and sure fire are better... But there's a limited amount of cash that I'm willing to dole out for accessories.
@wolfbear5724 ай бұрын
I recently bought an olight to try it out, alternative to my sure fire only because battery on my sure fire is a bit lack luster. Im trying to see what’s wrong with olight? Lol
@frankm23853 ай бұрын
I must say, this is one of the best videos I've seen this year. A very candid and straightforward video. No jaded marketing BS. Keep'm coming!
@nailgunsniper4 ай бұрын
Great video! Answered the questions I would have asked without getting too technical. The knowledge and info from Jack Daniel was clear cut and to the point, which I like. This definitely needs to be a series.
@untilvalhalla78544 ай бұрын
Sad to say, but I have seen the “reverse cowgirl” much more at our range than I have anywhere else. 😢
@ronenton40374 ай бұрын
We dont do reverse cowgirl around here. You dont turn your back on family.
@chriswalsh99894 ай бұрын
That was a great no BS video on what Jack has seen run and what he has seen break. Awesome, thats the content i love to see, definitely need a part 2!
@freneticfanatic4 ай бұрын
I've had 2 Holosun 507C's, both with zero issues over many thousands of rounds. Now using a Holosun EPS, had the battery tray back out and yeet battery tray screw into the ether. Bought replacement form TacRig which appears to be better quality, used Loctite to reinstall.
@jeffreysmith30614 ай бұрын
Short shorts, legs crossed, and white wine..........James is ready for __________.
@tfbtv4 ай бұрын
smashing puss
@modus_operandi25084 ай бұрын
@@tfbtvright on brother!🤜🤛😎
@mitchellboone99174 ай бұрын
Transition surgery.
@MomentoMori5154 ай бұрын
This is the ideal male body. You may not like it, but this is what peak masculinity looks like
@panzerabwerkanone4 ай бұрын
@@mitchellboone9917 too late!
@shanecabbage21874 ай бұрын
Absolutely solid, and please do follow-up (pt2, 3...) videos. This was killer info. Thank you for the invite (felt like we were there with you). God bless and happy Easter.
@Excard0n4 ай бұрын
3:20 Its why I run Prisms over Red Dots. If the battery wears out, I can still use it. Also I do have a bad astigmatism.
@Nollideel3 ай бұрын
That’s the way to go after primary arms dropped the 🔥 prisms I’m not sure why anyone would buy anything else after that your failsafe is in the optic and there very solidly priced
@Excard0n3 ай бұрын
@@Nollideel most of my prisms are Primary Arms. They work great. I have a Vortex one too that is excellent.
@My45ACPs4 ай бұрын
Jack has a mason jar, and James is drinking from a classy wine goblet! 😂😂
@brandonmelton41083 ай бұрын
What conclusions do we draw from this? Jack grunts when he poops, James moans when he wipes
@robertwhatley98614 ай бұрын
Solid info. Priceless wisdom from experience. Do more like this!
@TheOnlySgtRock4 ай бұрын
Really good interview. Appreciated the no bs.
@sigurdurmarolafsson41832 ай бұрын
Went straight to the website and I " really NEED " to get my behind to the Ranch and get back into shooting medium/long range shooting. Love the easy course info on the site. Greetings from ICELAND 🇮🇸
@ryandavis54754 ай бұрын
I just got my Ruger SFAR (first time rifle owner) and insights like these are very important to get things right the first time. I don't want to be working with my budget minded accessories and find I got what I paid for. Thanks for taking the time to share.
@bdsurfer134 ай бұрын
I thought this was gonna be a sucky video. But I was wrong, very good info and candid talk. And I had to replace the Glock factory plate due to screw sheering off.
@albanfisher68574 ай бұрын
you thought james reeves was going to admonish you for having a purple AK didnt you lol
@goobah13894 ай бұрын
My monstrum light mount for my fenix is pretty fkn awesome..
@AndyCigars4 ай бұрын
Great stuff. Love the no bs takes from someone who knows what works and what don’t.
@clwatts4 ай бұрын
I like my Beretta 92F. It has target sites mounted and shoot very well. My opinion is that if I could afford to go to Thunder Ranch, I would bring it and the Glocks I own. Just a fun gun to shoot but it is heavy as hell.
@Doublezzranch4 ай бұрын
20:38 😂 I can't unsee that now 🤣
@thedownwardmachine4 ай бұрын
This was awesome, looking forward to round two. But I have no idea how to buy a quality set of screws for the various bits I tack onto a firearm
@trevorkenny32324 ай бұрын
We need a part two. A lot of brands didn't even get mentioned good or bad. This is the best analysis of what is/isn't reliable. Torture testing only shows how well something holds up to torture testing. This guy is actually seeing what happens when this equipment is heavenly used.
@VeritasEtAequitas4 ай бұрын
What makes you think that everything has to be either good or bad and not somewhere in between where most of reality exists?
@jacobivy28544 ай бұрын
I hate to say this, but I might be leaving the Glock gang for S&W for EDC. I’ve been so impressed with the ported S&W Performance Center M&P Shield M2.0 that my wife picked out for EDC and my S&W 5.7 that I’ve been plinking with that I’m strongly considering picking up one of the new Performance Center M&P 2.0s. Out of the box, I feel they are way better than my Glocks have been.
@ShepherdsSheepdog4 ай бұрын
THE best video of the month.
@gene20494 ай бұрын
Great conversation and info !
@jakeadair82924 ай бұрын
This kind of content is the main reason I watch TFB, this, and the short shorts.
@ShootAUT4 ай бұрын
More expensive isn't always better. The like button comes for free and holds up pretty well. Have been hitting that thing really hard for years and it just won't break.
@timlathrop31684 ай бұрын
Good stuff. Do more of these.
@bobjordan82834 ай бұрын
Living vicariously through you James as I can't afford the entry price for Thunder Ranch! But all things being equal I'm not a Lawyer either lol!! Love the fact that you share great stories and Ideas with us common folk!!
@NorthwoodsShooter3 ай бұрын
I truly appreciate your candidness and telling it like it is. This is refreshing in this day and age of videos. Thank you!
@Wolf_Avery4 ай бұрын
Always appreciate Jack’s insight, his sample size of seeing real issues is what makes me truly listen and take heed.
@brianmoore11644 ай бұрын
Hmmmm, my 40yrs of using and never breaking the iron sights on my handguns was just confirmed as a good idea. Thanks guys.
@austinhuber31314 ай бұрын
But don't you want your optic to become unusable while you're using it because the batteries die?
@brianmoore11644 ай бұрын
👍👍👍
@arcuz78624 ай бұрын
Grandpas take on pistol red dots. No matter how good you think you are with your irons, when the defecation hits the oscillation some mediocre shooter with basic training on a dot will outshoot you 10/10 times. That's why everybody who depends on their shots to land uses a dot on their handgun now. Now please tell us all the story how .45 ACP is superior to 9mm, grandpa.
@brianmoore11644 ай бұрын
@arcuz7862 And when your super shooter draws his magical dot gun and it doesn't work, he dies. The end. Have a nice day child.
@arcuz78624 ай бұрын
@@brianmoore1164 I know the concept of working things is new to you, but we got a lot of stuff straightened out since people like you are no longer needed for anything. I also understand that it is a hard concept to grasp that with dots you still have cowitnessing irons so even if the dot goes down you're at best at even odds with someone using an optic. I know change is scary and it feels bad that you are useless to society now, but you gotta deal with that or we'll ask the staff at the nursing home to increase the dose of whatever you should be on.
@LostPathfinderTB4 ай бұрын
Glock: "Can you buy a bad Toyota? Sure." S&W: "Aside from those three pistols, they work." HK: "Always." 🤣
@michaelblacktree4 ай бұрын
I enjoy these straightforward no BS interviews. Seems like a rare commodity nowadays.
@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz4 ай бұрын
A Fix-It Stick* and a paint pen solve a lot of problems. Proper install is key to making sure parts and accessories stay on. *or your personal preference. I like the Fix-It Stick but other quality torque wrenches are available
@jamesmason43644 ай бұрын
James looks like he shopped at Baby GAP! 🤣
@svbarryduckworth6284 ай бұрын
Mistake #1: listening to "influencers" on social media.
@achillesvonblucher97134 ай бұрын
This video prevents buying and crying scenarios ... thanks for this conversation and it's highly useful info
@ShootingTheIshh22 күн бұрын
Love this video! First one Ive seen where the reviewer didnt owe the companies anything. Would love to see more like this. Definitely subscribing to both of yall🤘
@royk1644 ай бұрын
We all don't have a " friend" at Sig.
@BrettShadow16 күн бұрын
No but you might if you need one. I've heard nothing but positive stories about their customer service. And I don't own a Sig so no bias here.
@jdm06types4 ай бұрын
It’s always great to hear from the guys at Thunder ranch. They run their guns hard so it’s nice of them to provide insight on their experiences on the range with guns & firearm accessories. Can’t wait for Vol 2
@christiancook31184 ай бұрын
I wish i could make every person that argues about cost and quality sit down and watch this video. I expected another video with the same stuff everyone talks about. You guys got REALLY in depth on failure points and equipment failures that not alot of people talk about, or experience until they RUN their gear. I dont get to train as hard or as often as id like, but i still chose quality equipment that has been vetted and proven by users such as yourself, who have hands on experience with common, and not so common failures.
@unclephill47644 ай бұрын
Glad to see someone give aero some love. I love my aero guns
@TheFarGaurd4 ай бұрын
Damn I wanted to hear how SIG P320s and 365s fair in the courses. Great video though!
@coopersand9114 ай бұрын
This was a fun video!! Hurt feelings makes me feel better lol
@saygoodnight20102 ай бұрын
Streamlight Protac hlx on an Arisaka mount with the Cloud Defense switch mount on my AR all day and all night long with out a hiccup. I told people years ago to stay away from olights when I found out they drop out of turbo after a minute. Nothing like being in a life or death situation and your wml powering down to 400 lumens lol
@TeranRealtor4 ай бұрын
Magpul mags. Fixed front sight (I had heard that elsewhere also). Streamlight. Magpul or better rear sight. Magpul furniture. Quality mounts for quality optics. Vortex scope. (did he mention yes or no on Sig Romeo 5 for rifles?)
@lewis98884 ай бұрын
A lot of us common people can not afford expensive scopes.
@timunderbakke87564 ай бұрын
I too really love the Steiner MPS
@onpsxmember4 ай бұрын
I wish it had more brightness settings. 8 daylight, 2 NV. The jumps in brightness are big.
@bryanparryhunter3 ай бұрын
RE: the vortex pistol red dot. I shot great in training sessions with but it is way too weak. I dropped my look from like 2 feet and I shattered. Their warranty program is great so I drop tested it 2 more times. Broke every time. So I am very appreciative to hear from an individual whose profession hinges on good recommendations feel similar. I cannot depend on it and I should have just bought an rmr from trijicon.
@oshagnificent3144 ай бұрын
Great video fellas! Thanks
@alprimi4 ай бұрын
What cream do you use for your legs James?😂
@tfbtv4 ай бұрын
The blood of Taurus owners
@thisismyname29364 ай бұрын
Someone check on hop and make sure he's okay
@sternonisoil4 ай бұрын
I assumed the answer would be not so much "what", but "who's" cream he uses