Is Paul Harrell the best firearms channel on KZfaq....? You be the judge.

One of the best advantages to a tube mag. is that you will never misplace or lose it

Paul often says in his videos that “you are going to have to listen to me talk for awhile”. But that is the beauty of his videos. His “talking” is cram packed with substance, not small talk or anecdotes, just solid information. Shooting is done to illustrate a point. I am not sure why I need to spend my time watching other reviewers shoot one or two hundred rounds through a firearm. Paul’s videos are always excellent and worth the time to watch. He is definitely one of the best firearm reviewers on the internet.

great info. I need to do a video on a similar subject but focused on tube fed auto loaders---good reminder

I don't shoot slugs I just let them crawl away

Select slug drill was very much part of the training when I did security almost 2 decades ago. It was a facility with dangerous animals and obviously buckshot would be ideal for anti personnel purposes but for lions and tigers and bears(oh my) you would obviously want a slug, and if there was an escaped venomous snake you may even want birdshot

I trained and instructed on the 590 extensively in my Navy days. Still love it.

One advantage of a tube magazine I never see mentioned is that they can't be lost.

What did I learn???? Paul can cycle a pump faster than even the Benelli m4 can cycle. Once again I'm impressed.

I bet the grocery store missed you this week. They can usually count on you to buy up a lot of their pork and fruit.

The old Mossberg 590 military version I had, had a 9 shot mag a bayonet lug and in the butt on each side had a ammunition holder that held 2 rounds each for a total of 4 rounds. Great for storing slugs or different ammo than what you thought you would need!! I absolutely loved that gun, it had a heat shield and my bayonet (sorry "fighting knife") did fit on the end of this gun. I was in the Australian Infantry and we used the Buck fighting knife. It go to around the Geneva convention because it (had a blood groove, it was sharp, it had a serrated edge) was a "Fighting Knife" not a bayonet, that just happened to be able to be attached to the end of our rifles!! Plus in conjunction with the scabbard could be used as a wire cutter!!

My first thought when I saw the thumbnail was, "I love the coat, but how'd he manage to get a Mossberg in it's pocket?"

I really love his quiet, understated sense of humor.

Woohoo my Thursday installment of Paul Harrel. Best part of Thursday besides the fact tomorrow is Friday!

I admire your mastery of a pump action. Must train to reach that level.

Thank you Paul, this helps a lot of people, usually older, who realize these are scary times we live in. Basic shotguns for home defense is an important topic. Take care, Michael McIntyre

If I shot at something more than twice with my shotgun; I can still hear my grandfather yelling, "throw the gun at it, boy."

Most common sense gun videos and gun guy I’ve seen on KZfaq

I have to say, these are by far the most educational practical gun videos on YT. I'm a proponent of shotguns for home defense and this video helps me get my head around the idea of pump vs semi-auto. We see lots of vids talking about quick-loading automatics and tactical this and that, but the idea that the average civilian-involved self defense shooting involves only one shot is never mentioned.

“..., and no one can decide what’s right for you, except you.” - Paul Harrell @ 13:03

I was very fortunate that Louis Awerbuck came on a regular basis to the area where I live. I probably took about 15 classes from him including his shotgun. The only real advantage he thought a semiauto shotgun had was one handed operation. One handed operation could be important when having a family that you need to direct with your other hand. As for me, I settled for a Mossberg 590A1 for home defense. I belong to a trap league and shoot weekly (likely 40 weeks a year) with a Mossberg 500. For what it's worth, I think I have now gone about 2,500 to 3,000 rounds without cleaning my Mossberg 500. I have done this on purpose just to see how I could go without cleaning it before there was an issue. I've got a good friend who has taken many shotgun classes with me. He runs a Benelli M4. It is utterly reliable and he is very skilled in running it. At about 300 rounds the Benelli needs to be cleaned. Just sharing what Info I have on the two platforms. Choose what you want and practice with it a lot is probably the most important thing.

If only Paul Harrel wasnt perfect then we could have a blooper reel... Maybe he could fake a mistake and pass it off as a blooper?

You have a talent for putting things in the correct perspective, Paul. Thanks! I just bought a VR-60, and it's good to know its true situational limitations

The VR60 is the most unusual appearing shotgun I've ever seen. Thanks for the real life demonstrations, Mr. Harrell.

Always a good day when Paul Harrell uploads a video.

The mag-fed shotgun isn't going to shift its center of gravity as you fire off the rounds, but a tube-fed's c/g will move. Do you think that is an issue?

A good, common-sense examination of the pros and cons of each, sans hype or dogma. Well done, as usual Paul.

It’s scary that people like this guy exist. Friendly, honest, unassuming, and could slay you with a pump shotty at 30yrds before you could blink. 😂

Always fond of a new Harrell video in my feed. I would be even happier to see more testing on .223/5.56 ammunition, if that ever made its way to the docket. Thanks again for all you do!

+1 for the obscure yet correct use of the word 'bailiwick'.

Always to the point, no BS, instructive, never boring and very convincing. Thanks, Paul, for this video (and all the others).

Fantastic comparison. You go thru a lot of effort to be fair to every realistic scenario and the results are not always what would be expected, but always accurate and thoughtful. Glad I found this channel.

Paul, yet another Interesting video. As a kid, I actually hunted with an old Mossberg Bolt Action 12 gauge and my Game Warden Uncle taught me how to handle it...wish I still had both. I have never owned an auto loader and currently use a pump action. Thanks!

Great presentation as always Paul! I think I’ll stick with my 590A1 and my Shockwave, unless of course I stumble across an extra $1,600 for a Benelli M4.....

I enjoy the varied scenery in your videos Paul. Pretty country.

VERY informative and enlightening. I thought I was aware of the pros and cons of each but this video brought a number of situations to the surface that I had never considered. Thank you!

Hi Paul - Thanks for yet another excellent - in every aspect - video, which again causes me to thinks and to learn. Whether for home defense, in a waterfowl blind, or in a tree stand, I’ll stick with my (pump/slide action) Remington 870. For decades, it has proven to be simple, accurate, reliable, durable and highly adaptable for many differing missions. With thousands of shells fired, I’ve had zero weapon-related failures and - put very simply - the darn thing works flawlessly and consistently. I’d sheepishly offer a strong endorsement to one of your major points. Specifically, I cannot imagine a citizen-involved shotgun defensive scenario that would require even five shots to be resolved; I suppose it’s possible, but I’d respectfully suggest one is more likely to be struck by lightning on the same day that he wins the Irish Sweepstakes. BZ on another superb teaching video.

A new video from Paul......my day just got a whole lot better!!!

Even with shooting experience I always find myself learning at least 1 new thing on every video. Well done Paul keep it up!

As usual "spot on"! Paul always puts what is important on point and never adds extraneous bs to complicate the issue! Best gun channel on yt.

All about the basics and common sence. That's why I love this channel.

Every time Paul uploads it's a good day

ALWAYS the best info coupled with the best skills. I have never seen a Paul Harrell vid I didn't like or find useful! Thanks!!

I bought the Mossberg 590 as my first shotgun, thanks for your hard work on these prestation Paul

You just gave the best argument for me to keep my Mossberg 590A1. And, I agree with your bottom line. Thanks.

I sold my 590 a1 when I was hard up for money, worst mistake I've ever made.......and I have four kids.

A great teacher, and a great lesson ! Thank you Paul for helping me to finally learning how to use KZfaq , confirming what I have learned so far and showing new perspectives on shooting. Judging from the fan mail some of your viewers appear to be good people and some are whacko. Teach on ! Take care and may God bless. Simper Fi

I love the sound of shell being push into the tube and that combat reload... so slick it gave me chills

I'll admit that I favor an autoloader like a Mossberg 930 since I can't work a slide during recoil like a boss the way Paul Harrell does. One of the best channels on YT for sure.

I’ll most definitely keep my pump action bias. Thank you sir for one great presentation as always. Your work continues to go above and beyond.

One of the best shotgun videos I've seen so far, no doubt in my mind.

Paul Harrell you are the man. Thank you so much for all your helpful videos. They truly change the was we think. Also help us look at everything in a different light. Truly appreciated

Best time of the week, for sure!

Greatest channel ever.

I really, really, like how even-handed you appear to be in your analyses, Paul! Keep it up!

Always appreciate your thorough explanations, from the type of ammo used to features on the firearms. Thanks for the video.

I'll take one of each

I've learned a lot from this guy. Good video as usual.

Great video. This was exactly the advice I sought. Well presented, demonstrated, and portrayed.

As always, an excellent unbiased review. Well done, Sir.

I like those tube mags myself-I find the detachable mags, especially the larger capacity ones, get in the way of comfortable carry and traditional sling carry. The solution for jurisdictions that prohibit loaded weapons is not a detachable magazine, it’s moving.

These's something very cool about pump action shotguns. If you can't clean up a problem with a few shots you only have yourself to blame. Shotguns are the ultimate home defence tool.

I’m a 44 year old man. When I was a kid I would have a great sense of anticipation a few weeks out from Christmas or my birthday. Now I check KZfaq every day for a new Paul Harrell video. Not as cool as a new bike when you’re 9, but I get to do it every week.

I just found Paul's channel, I'm hooked on his style of gun common sense!

I believe a vr60 will be my Christmas gift to myself this year!!

The best answer is always, "It depends " :)

Smart, intelligent, thorough but to the point. Thanks for answering my obvious questions and for the guidance. Paul's the BEST!

Definitely one of the most gorgeous, lush areas you've filmed in, Paul! Love it.

Paul Harrell is always informative, and covers the topics we all want to know more about. Beware of the auto loading magazine types of shotguns: they can jam and not feed correctly; my experience with the Catamount Fury with 5 round mags 12 gauge.

Love this guy.

The most beautiful backgrounds of any gun channel!

Paul, it is a great, well articulated video as always. Your work is true appreciated.

Kinda sounds like using a semi-auto shotgun that uses a tube magazine is a great compromise.

Thank you for the demo. We're still waiting on the 7.5" AR PDW debunking

This video is one of my faves and one I recommend to shotgun shooters. Helped me fall in love with my 12ga pump.

My auto loader that I use for hunting and skeet shooting stays relatively reliable, provided you keep the ammo consistent. I only shoot federal thru it. I rarely have an issue at the skeet range, and the most common jam when hunting is remedied by pulling the charging handle back. That being said the vintage Remington 870 I bought earlier this year has never had an issue yet. I like both, the auto loader with heavy hunting ammo is faster to get back on target but the ole 870 is there when I need flawless function.

My Maverick 88 is loaded with a 3" magnum 00 buck in the chamber and 7 rounds of 2 3/4 hornady critical defense in the tube. Outside of SHTF/WROL, it's hard to imagine a defensive scenario where I'd need more than that. But just in case, I have a saddle with extra buckshot and slugs. If that isn't good enough, things have gone totally to shit and I'm probably dead anyway lol.

Paul Harrell... I think you are one of the best channels out there and should be the leading gun channels on youtube. Thank you for you knowledge,

The best part about Paul's video's is he isn't biased. He provides the positives and negatives about any platform.

One video I would love to see Paul cover, and forgive me if it has already been covered-but i'd like to see a video specifically about home defense putting the AR-15 against a pump action shotgun. Literally everyone I know and their friend prefer the AR-15 for that purpose, and i'm the odd man out that prefers a pump action shotgun.

Very good video, as always. Thanks for demonstrating the RIA autoloading shotgun. It may or may not be the best of auto shotguns for just anyone but I can imagine it being something a 3-gunner might consider trying. Not sure of the rules on that but it was hypothetical.

Paul is the best, it's a fact. Thanks for all you do MR. Harrell!

Thanks Paul, really good information on all of your videos. There is so much junk info out there, it's refreshing to find a channel that has a knowledgeable transfer of information while using verifiable tactics without all the hype and BS.

I was out of trap and skeet shooting by the time the inertia powered Bennelli's were getting popular, so i can't really speak to their reliability. But, I can say that most gas powered, Remington style autos required a little more care and maintenance in high round count situations than a pump. Myself, I have fired many thousands of rounds through an A5 Browning in the field or at the range and very rarely had a malfunction. Love or hate a hump gun, they are exceedingly reliable.

I've never heard of the RI VR60. Pretty neat.

I have never seen a video where he hasnt touched all the bases regarding Q and A that might come up. Every video is informative and to the point. Thanks for a great channel.

Simply an outstanding review. Keep up the good work.

I could only wish to be as good with a pump shotgun.

I think both are fine shotguns

Great video! I have shot both pump and auto for years, recently got break barrel as well. I love each of them for their own quirks and benefits. 590a1 is my go to. It's damn near impossible to have a misfire that prevents the next round from going bang and that's the most important thing for me with that platform.

What you get from Paul Harrell video: Articulate, concise, to the point, and unbiased to the max, while portraying cons and pros of all firearms.! TOP GUN CHANNEL on KZfaq.!!

I love that when he's doing the accuracy test there's a legit cow in the background that goes "Moooo"

Love your vids!! Love the sound of gun fire then a faint “moooo” from a cow

Exactly the review I was looking for. You just earned a subscriber, sir.

I am a huge fan of the Mossberg 590A1. It is my personal choice. I must admit though, I've never had any malfunctions from any pump action shotgun. It remains my favorite platform for most of my needs. Thanks for a great video.

As usual, and demonstrated so well by Paul, training is the most important factor. However, I find it curious that many of the knocks on magazine shotguns (mag too long, in the way, unwieldy, may be forgotten, etc.), never seem to get applied to sporting AR and AK platforms. I just don’t see many users advocating replacing mag fed AR's with lever action rifles.

The last filming location looked very much like the pasture behind the house I grew up in. That house being in central Kentucky.

Thanks again Paul for sharing your experience and common sense. As a rule, simple is better and more open to options.

great points on both options. I come here for insight and nuance and I am never disappointed

I would personally love to see your opinion on rifle-caliber pistols and how they'd compare to standard pistols and standard rifles. I've always wanted to compare the three but have never had access to them all at the same time.