Iver Johnson HP18 first shots fired through it. will it function? we are about to find out together.

Рет қаралды 13,943

3 жыл бұрын

hey folks, well the time is finally come to put the rounds through the new Iver Johnson HP 18 12 gauge home defense shotgun. I'm about to put three different types of ammunition through it. we'll start with some Winchester 3-in turkey loads and follow up with some Winchester super target loads at 1200 ft per second and thirdly some Remington gun club Target loads also going 1200 feet per second. I'm curious to see how this gun will function. I'd like to thank everybody who takes the time to give me a thumbs up, or leave the comment. and if you're not a subscriber please feel free to subscribe.

Пікірлер: 102

@ww307ly6 4 ай бұрын

GREAT just purchased one hp18 .thanks for the video, maybe you could do a video on take down field strip of this shotgun.

@vibeoinktunes8396 Жыл бұрын

Lolol, nice man, "Too old for that shit." :D

@HamiltonOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching I appreciate it Hope you have a great weekend

@atumre4705 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. Not one malfunction out of a semi using light loads.. That is impressive. Them 3inch magnums will get your attention.

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah 5 of those was All I needed! LOL thanks for watching

@atumre4705 3 жыл бұрын

@@HamiltonOutdoors 🤣🤣

@JOSERIZALADVENTURES Жыл бұрын

on sale right now for 129 at locked & loaded

@HamiltonOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Good info

@cesarellson3973 Жыл бұрын

You looks a very kind person. God bless your family. Take care sir. 🙂

@ronstone3395 Жыл бұрын

Lol just shot mine for first time and said the exact same thing. 3 in slugs hammer your shoulder with this thing

@HamiltonOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Yeah they're definitely not fun to shoot lol. Thanks for watching I appreciate it

@ronstone3395 Жыл бұрын

@@HamiltonOutdoors any advice on recoil pad? Limbsaver I’ve heard good reviews. Also mines a little different sry pas12 is a pump but semi auto is always fun

@LadyScorpiusTarot 3 жыл бұрын

just purchased this thanks for the review! love your channel

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much,and congratulations on your new gun. Hope you like it. I'm really happy with mine.

@steven3379 3 жыл бұрын

@LadyScorpiusTarot, have you shot yours yet? I had to find slug before I can go to the range (indoor) but I'll try it out next week.

@stl1ajh 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rob, very helpful video

@HamiltonOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching I appreciate it

@michaelhedgepeth5106 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid 👍

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@TimPatriot 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video Rob.

@HamiltonOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching I appreciate it

@izzylugo32 Жыл бұрын

Cruiser style 👍🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 love video

@williambowden1509 3 жыл бұрын

The 3”-shells got some kick to it. Wow.

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

William I got to say that those three inch shells are no fun to shoot. I don't think I ever met a turkey in my life that I hated enough to shoot with one of those suckers! LOL thanks for watching

@dragonrider385 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like it shoots well. Thanks for sharing.

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I was happy with it's functioning. Brutal with the 3 in magnum tho

@dragonrider385 3 жыл бұрын

@@HamiltonOutdoors I could tell in the video.

@tyrant_tarantula 3 жыл бұрын

Man I love this channel!

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that thank you for watching

@kingjs3807yahoo 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid my friend - appreciate it!

@HamiltonOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much James I'm glad the video was up some help to you.

@williamfisher6976 3 жыл бұрын

nice functions great

@HamiltonOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@Miller_Time 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Benelli Nova 12 gauge pump, but I am seriously considering this shotgun for home defense instead. It's on sale for 200 bones right now on sportsman outdoor!

@HamiltonOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Good deal for 200, I paid 349 for mine

@marcthomas2482 3 жыл бұрын

My turkey gun is an old h&r break action single shot in 10 gauge. 3.5 inch #4's is my choice of load. I don't shoot it more than once unless I reeeally have to! Those shells you were shooting can't be far behind, they were rockin' ya!

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Turkey gets to die a instant painless death, but you have to live with the pain of shooting it! LOL 😂 those things were beast. And the Iver Johnson is a light shotgun. Safe to say that's the last 5 in a row I shoot again! Lol thanks for watching Marc

@KingJay333 Жыл бұрын

Where do you live boss man ? State wise cause it look like your casually shooting in the backyard I know in Georgia they try to lock you up for shooting in woods far away from the road and other houses 🤔

@HamiltonOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I live in the hills of Eastern Kentucky. Where people are still somewhat free. And yes I am in my backyard in my home range.

@billsummy2412 3 жыл бұрын

SWEET ! :)

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bill

@tonyp2632 3 жыл бұрын

I love my 12g shotguns(semi auto/pump/ss). I don't care what people say, limb savers/recoil pads make them more enjoyable to shoot.

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

I agree a good recoil pad definitely makes them more pleasurable to shoot. Thanks for watching

@ToolsandTargets 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, looks like she's running good. I think the loose screws are trying to run after you scared 'em with those 3" monsters! I shot some of those exact same shells through my Panzer bullpup on breakin and they are no joke. I don't know what kind of turkey those are meant for but I wouldn't wanna run across it!😂 They had a really odd smell to 'em also when I shot 'em.

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Hell they kicked me so hard, smelling was the last thing on my mind. Yeah there ain't a turkey alive I hate bad enough to shoot with one of those suckers! LOL

@ToolsandTargets 3 жыл бұрын

@@HamiltonOutdoors LOL, maybe they smelled normal and I was just punch-drunk from the recoil!😂

@jeffreyrobertson7652 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Running Shotgun Rob them magnum shells had some Kick to them great video

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeffrey, I had forgotten how much a 3-in magnum can rock your world! LOL thanks for watching

@jeffreyrobertson7652 3 жыл бұрын

@@HamiltonOutdoors I know it my wife shot a 3 inch magnum slug bruised her shoulder pretty good

@dalesearcy5734 3 жыл бұрын

Yup. looks like some loctite is in order. With my recent shoulder replacement, I will not be shooting 3: mag shot shells for a very long time. Looks like the new gun will be a nice defensive firearm for you.

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't had shoulder surgery, but I won't be shooting no more for a long time either. LOL thanks for watching

@benstymied1605 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Rob, those magnums did not look fun - any chance those "shorty" shells will work? I like them in my old Mossy 500 for "casual" shooting.

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

I'll try them if I can ever find some. Thanks for watching

@mic982 2 жыл бұрын

I'm assuming these Ivar Johnson HP18's will also shoot 2-3/4" shells as well? Have you tried seeing how they function yet?

@HamiltonOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Yes most of what I shot in it is just low power birdshot

@drscottcohen 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever get a fix in the pin that walks on you? I am having the same problem.

@HamiltonOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Yes if you take out your trigger group, there is a sleeve that the pen runs through you can take a pair of pliers and slightly crimp the ends of the sleeve and that will keep it from walking out. I contacted the factory and that was the fix they told me to do. And it has worked

@jima7925 3 жыл бұрын

Nice gun. Blue Locktite

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe I'm on that. Thanks for watching.

@zorgath420 Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. Great stuff! Quick question, a year and a half later. How is she holding up?

@HamiltonOutdoors Жыл бұрын

I actually sold it a few months back to one of my friends, to free up some money for new projects. But as far as I know he still has it and he hasn't had any problem with it.

@christianl6296 8 ай бұрын

For $260 bucks it seems like a great starter home defence.

@rudywheeler4924 Жыл бұрын

I noticed you said at least one load you put in went in "tight". I just got one of these and some Federal slug loads to try it out (easier to see where they go). The shells stick in the mouth of the nagazine, just behind the shell stop. Wiggling and pushing them in & out eventuaslly gets them out, but they won't feed. Some Aguila rounds I tried in the mag' only went right in and popped right out. I got out my caliper and found the Federal rims measured .755, bigger than the Aguilas at .750. But the IJ spec' says the magazine mouth is .766. Apparently not. Any thoughts?

@mrhamburger6936 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how long the stock will last where it attaches in a back

@HamiltonOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Seems to be fitted very well and snaps in their tightly I can't see why it wouldn't stay that way for a long time but only time will tell

@chuckbeers 2 жыл бұрын

The capacity is 5+1 with 2.75" shells.

@HamiltonOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info and correcting my mistake I appreciate you watching

@chuckbeers 2 жыл бұрын

@@HamiltonOutdoors Any time... I have several Turkish made semis with maximum 4+1 (2.75 or 3). This model with 5+1 2.75 capacity is on my radar now that I watched your video... most listings for the HP18 only show 4+1 capacity. I appreciate your videos.

@rader1175 2 жыл бұрын

Only one vehicle went by in over 12 min. what a nice place to live. where in Ky. is this ? My parents were from Covington. Seems good for the price,& looks cool.

@HamiltonOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is a very peaceful place, I am in Eastern Kentucky Rowan county. Thanks for watching I appreciate it

@rader1175 2 жыл бұрын

@@HamiltonOutdoors Now living in southeast PA. Lancaster county, nice , little busy. subscribed

@ropeyzkittlez9703 3 жыл бұрын

Gunna go pick one up today but unfortunately it's a pump

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching the video

@elil5424 2 жыл бұрын

Hey how’s it going Rob, I am thinking of buying one of these because they’re on sale on palmetto state for $200. After owning yours for several months would you recommend it? Any malfunctions during your time shooting it? And have you fixed the breakdown pin issue?

@HamiltonOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I would recommend it especially for 200, and yes I fixed the takedown pin with just a little bit of pressure on the tube that it runs through

@elil5424 2 жыл бұрын

@@HamiltonOutdoors do you have a video on how to fix it. And I appreciate the quick response my brother, will definitely pick one up, such a bad ass shot gun!

@HamiltonOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

@@elil5424 yes I am pretty sure I have a video on fixing the issue

@HamiltonOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Iver Johnson trigger pin fix if you type that in the video should come up

@357bullfrog9 3 жыл бұрын

That had to hurt !!! Lol

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it did hurt! I tell myself it was for the video

@steven3379 3 жыл бұрын

Hey how ya doing, how's your new air conditioner working? I shot ten slug rounds threw the shotgun today, only the last 4 cycled! Man that thing kicks like a mule!! I was wondering, if I fully load the tube and leave it that way a few days would that help with the cycling? I kept a eye on screws and pins, I had to tighten up the buttstock screw but that was it...any tips?

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

What will help with cycling more than loading the magazine tube is leaving the bolt pulled back and the spring compressed on the bolt. I left all of mine compressed before I shot them at least overnight.

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Oh and the air conditioner stopped working I have to take it back and get another one the compressor wasn't kicking in. So I've already taken it out and got it ready to go back and get another one.

@steven3379 3 жыл бұрын

@@HamiltonOutdoors thanks much!! 🙂👍.. bummer about the air, hopefully the next one will work!

@steven3379 3 жыл бұрын

@@HamiltonOutdoors Hi again, well I took your advice and locked bolt back overnight, I just got back from the range another 10 slugs through it all cycled fine except for the last one, I'm sure I didn't have it seated in my shoulder very well! So I think I got a good one. I'll do another 10 slugs then try some 00 buckshot and birdshot after that! Have a goodnight and thanks again!

@thumperbangin2000 2 жыл бұрын

What kinds of different stocks will fit this ?

@HamiltonOutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure, but I appreciate you watching

@steven3379 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! What's the price range for one of these!

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

I paid 329

@steven3379 3 жыл бұрын

@@HamiltonOutdoors That was quick 🙂 thanks, it's on my short list as my first shotgun!

@WinModel88 3 жыл бұрын

Good looking gun that seems to function just fine. Those 3 inch might have loosened everything up 😂

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Sure as heck loosened me up! LOL 😅 and yes probably everything else on the gun. Thanks for watching

@jtns2845 3 жыл бұрын

nice video, thank you. im not a shotgunner but i recently tried a benelli semiauto 12ga, really great gun but $1500 is a bit steep. how much was your iver? is it a good value relative to price versus a benelli or other semiauto?

@HamiltonOutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

The Iver Johnson was $329 so you could buy four Iver Johnson's for what you would pay for one Benelli. And I know Benelli is a quality gun. But is it worth four times the cost? I guess I will never know because I would never in my lifetime pay $1,500 for a shotgun. But that's just me. And for the average person even this inexpensive turkish built shotgun, no more than I will ever shoot it will last me my lifetime. Thanks for watching

@Miller_Time 2 жыл бұрын

They are on sale for 200 right now, sportsman outdoor