I'd like to reinforce just how true that last point about modifications is. In my time spent in the Marine Corps once the new guys got the go ahead to slap shit on their rifles I'd often see them throwing everything they could on it. PEQ-15s, lights, foregrips, backup foregrips (yep, thats a real thing I saw), visible laser sights, backup irons, tourniquets rubberbanded on, etc. The rifle was fuckin loaded with bullshit. On the other hand if you look at more of the saltier guys and those that have been in actual combat more you see a trend of the more experience the less they had. Right at the end you have those that have been there long enough and constantly quote "only keep what you need" and would only have an optic and maybe a peq or a light. Sometimes a vertical grip if thats what theyre most comfortable with but nothing crazy like grippods or backwards afgs or any of that happy horse shit. You see the same trend with all of their equipement in fact. They slowly start to only carry shit out of necessity not out of what they think theyll need and start trimming the fat of their equipment if you will. Aight I'm done rambling now, yall carry on and calm down on what you slap on your firearms. Keep it simple stupid.
Hey everybody, When I was discussing modifications, THIS is what I was talking about. I wasn't talking about people who make mods to their specific competition guns.
@@PaulHarrell any mod made to help aid you become a better shooter is fine within reason. I decided I dont like my m91/30 mosin.there not the best out there but with some TLC it can be better. As example my mods to my m91/30. A deep clean and refinish, sourced the proper color of shellac so it would look correct. 2nd mod glass bed the action 3rd float the barrel and shim the barrel channel. 4th replace front sight post from 2mm to 1mm diameter for a finer sight picture at range.4th a recrown at muzzle. Theres a few there but the thing to consider is before and after looks tge same.but performance wise it's way better. It needs not a single other mod. No optics ect. Oh one thing I look for to judge there skill level or how well versed they are is what is there opinion of iron sights,do they think there are archaic like some medieval technology or are they still absolutely 100% viable in today's world and admit it takes a level of proficiency to use them. Remember Simo Häyhä worlds deadlyist sniper in 100 days he took 259 men with only his Sako m28 mosin. The other close to 300 with suomi SMG Hands down best example of what a man who can use iron sights can do.
WHOA, but in order to know what "THEY really need" these younger guys also need to first start off with everything ....Then strip off the unnecessary shit as they get experienced.....Just as those "old salts" did.....Back when they started out and loaded up their frames. Because what worked for them may not work for me or you......Right?
@@ruthless4645 The point I was making was that they WERE inexperienced. They weren't experts. They didnt know what they needed so they compensated for everything they thought they lacked and overloaded their kit and rifle. Once they learned and gained that experience they started to take off the unnecessary stuff because they knew what it was they needed for their mission and what worked best for them. I'm by no means knocking the boot, I'm merely using them as an example to show how trends go between the inexperienced and the experienced or as ol Harrell referred to em the Experts vs those who aren't.
I wish I could remember which episode it was but I was half watching half listening to an episode of Forgotten Weapons a while back and I heard Ian say “ ...and I’ve never seen this before...” my head snapped around so fast I’m still recovering from the whip lash. 🤣😉
met a "firearms specialist" at a pawn shop and was absolutely blown away with how much he knew. The kid was in his 20s and was wearing a Hawaiian shirt and a bucket hat - not the type of person you'd see and expect to know a lot about firearms. But after chatting him up a bit he casually mentioned that he built a 100% homemade carbine and 3d prints and models different firearms. I asked him how he knew so much and he just said "just chatting with the customers, sometimes they know a lot more than me and I get to meet 100s a day." He was very humble and it was refreshing to meet someone like that at a gun store, usually you get the know-it-alls.
Oh god, the know-it-alls. When I was a teenager, I got so fed up with them, because inadvertantly somewhere along the way, I'd trigger their inferiority complex and they'd have to project on to me that I was a "know-it-all" ... To which I came up with the line (And I'd say it real fast just to piss them off more) "No, I'm not. I just know what I know. I know that I know it. And it's all that I know... and, I know it can all change tomorrow" Of course ending with a grin being very proud of myself to be as obnoxious as possible, because this bullshit always came from the worst garbage human know it alls.
You guys ever notice he can talk for like 30min without saying “uhh” my god that’s impressive! Say what you want about whether he’s an expert or not but you can’t argue that he’s very intelligent!
The fact that Mr. Harrell is so polished at presenting firearm facts in 1 take is a testament to his training throughout his life and not liking to edit ;) Thank You for sharing your knowledge, Sir.
I feel that way about everything. I'm no expert but I am someone who loves to learn. I know what I know and love meeting someone who knows more than me. The biggest thing to overcome is curbing your enthusiasm and listening.
That’s the Dunning-Kruger effect in action. People who know only surface level knowledge of a subject will often assume they know far more because they are unaware of how much they don’t know. When you start to dive deeper into a subject (any subject) and realize just how much information is out there while you are more knowledgeable you are also less inclined to false confidence because you are aware of the vast gulf of information you lack. As the saying goes “A true master is a life long student.”
This right here is a real expert... Love and Miss Paul... Now that he's gone I feel the need to go through the entire catalog of videos again and have started by letting some of the more lengthy videos play at night when I'm laying in bed going to sleep. May he rest in peace, there will never be another like him. 😭
We have lost a great member of not only the 2A community but a grand member of society who I would dare to say didn’t even show us a glimpse of all the knowledge he had
Had to chuckle when the subject of Glocks came up. In the early 1990's I was at the point that I was abandoning revolvers and shifting to semi-autos. I was new to what was on the market, so after hearing all the positive talk about Glocks I figured getting one was the thing to do. I went to a gun store and asked to see a Glock. I was handed one. I immediately frowned during this first impression, which caused the salesman to laugh. His comment: "You either love 'em or hate 'em."
My Glocks are extremely reliable and very nice to shoot. I have other guns that do the same, because those are my requirements. I don't get the love/hate thing, frankly.
@@bertg.6056 In my case it's strictly aesthetic. I think Glocks are some of the ugliest, stupidest looking guns ever made (Hi Points are uglier, mind you). In the grand scheme of things this is entirely irrelevant, and if my options were a Glock or nothing, I would choose Glock every day. That said, my options aren't limited. I can have a gun that's chambered in a caliber that I like, with a capacity that I like, in a size I'm fine with, with comparable reliability, and at a similar or lesser price point that is also aesthetically pleasing to me, so my disdain for the appearance of Glocks is a sufficient reason to use the gun that's otherwise comparable, but looks better. I have an uncle who hates Glocks strictly functionally. He has tiny little baby hands and the Glock grips are too big and bulky for him. He hates my 1991A1 for the same reason. My ring finger partially hangs off of the end of the grip on his edc gun whereas his little finger fits fully on it. There's also the fact that _in my opinion_ they are overhyped. I'm not saying that I don't think they're as reliable as is claimed, I'm saying that I think any name brand gun should be, and the ones that I have are, and were less expensive. I would never impose my dislike of Glocks on other people, and have often recommended them to people who wanted to get into shooting as a brand worth looking into. I just think they're uglier than I have a metaphor for, and to such an extreme degree that I would categorize the feeling looking at one elicits in me as unadulterated hatred.
@@franciscodanconia3551 Interesting, Francisco. Haters in your family, it seems. As for me, I have preferences, but certainly not hate. To each his own.
I had the same reaction the first (and only) time I fired my father-in-law's Glock. Doesn't sit right in my hand, and that trigger safety made my skin crawl. It just felt bad.
Funny thing is: whe that video got recommend to me I thought Paul was some wannabe who wants to tell us that everyone but him is wrong. How dumb I was back then ^^
@Anton Zuykov i know alot about about guns, but i also know there is alot about guns I don't know. years ago i was sitting down at a range after match talking to another shooter. i am not a hunter and i rarely kill anything at all with a gun. he's telling me about hunting bullets working better when they move slower. i'm like huh? thought it would be the opposite. he's an experienced deer hunter however and told me the bullet does more damage when it has more time to do so. needless to say i don't know if thats true or not, but i defer to his experience.
@@MrSGL21 I don't know either, but I can see the point that a round that zip's right though an animal can do little damage, while a round that imparts all of it's energy will do more. that said, I think a 20mm cannon round would do more than a .22lr so yea... lmao.
1. They have long, Shatner-esque pauses in their speech. 2. They have forgivable gunfire in the background 3. They are wearing ear protection and eye protection, just not on camera.
4. They can reliably pull boxes of ammo from several jacket pockets and recite the full description of the round, all while not looking away from the camera or blinking. 5. Knows when 50 feet per second is "a LOT more".
They don't usually worry about eye protection unless shooting steel where there is a possibility of shrapnel coming back at the shooter. They also crunch the numbers, and then let you decide
As an educator from an early age, I am in full agreement with one major aspect of an expert in ANY line of endeavor....guns, surgery, engineering, cooking, dressmaking.........is they are never shy in admitting " I don't know ". A close corollary is they are never afraid to ask for help. Thank you for your continuing efforts to rid the world of BS.
1. They can shoot 2. They don't feel the need to communicate to me that they can shoot 3. they are curious and knowledgeable rather than myopic and insistent
They also don’t try to tell you one well respected and reliable brand is worthless and you should get another particular brand and stick to it because it’s far superior.
I'm beginning to notice that these "real expert" qualities are just qualities that you enjoy encounters with, not necessarily an indication of expertise.
@@haliax8149 it's also that experienced level where they've come to know that barring some serious flaws in some systems, that they'll likely know and inquire about your solution, that at the end of the day it's what you train with, and what you're comfortable with, and what you're effective with, that really matters. Yes, there are more optimal tools for situations, but conversely, making somebody use something unfamiliar simply because of that can really cause an offset. Don't force the guy who's used a Mini-14 for 30 years to use an AR just because it's better if you want him to shoot the nosehairs off a mouse, odds are he'd be better with that Mini he's used for 30 years because it's practically a part of his arm.
or they will say they can't shoot when they can, because they are smart enough to recognize that there a people how can still shoot better than them, but they remain knowledgeable on the subject.
When I was a kid, life was full of absolutes. Since becoming an engineer (and other things) a long time ago, my speech -- along with my thinking -- is generously peppered with "maybe", "usually", "often", "seldom", "could", "on the other hand", and "I don't know." There are, of course, others, but the point is that increasing expertise improves one's ability to consider nuances and unlikelihoods.
It's worth noting that there's a difference between someone telling you how much he knows to prove that he's an expert, and someone explaining something unprompted because he's just excited about it. Motives determine whether you're talking to a fake expert or someone who genuinely loves to learn
@@harleyspeedthrust4013 Indeed. Introverts excited about the opportunity to talk about something they know & love, for example. Normally they'd stay silent and listen. They're not spouting to gain acceptance/approval, as those are motives of extraverted people. (Of course, introvert/extravert is not this-or-that cleanly, but you probably get my point.)
@@seanoneil277 definitely alot of people fall on that introvert side. Youre just excited to talk about what you've read or studied or observed, and talk with others faster than you realize.
@@harleyspeedthrust4013 Yes, thats me, when I finally get to talk to some people who are interested in the same things, I get excited to talk about it.
yessir, my colleagues never bring up ww2 in our conversations, because they know that I will give them a 5 hour lecture on the North African campaign, the effectiveness of the Luftwaffe in the Eastern front, and the importance of CAS to all ground offensives.
yup exactly you beat me to the punch.. I was gonna say the real expert waits for someone to ask him the question.. the fake one never shuts up long enough to take a question ;)
The worst offenders are the ones who hang out at gun shops and butt into conversations with, "Well, actually..." I'm just thinking, "Bro, mind your own business; no one asked for your opinion." It's even more cringe-worthy when they state something obviously wrong.
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I am a total amateur, gotta be real here, cause guns in my country are a rare thing, and "experts" are left and right spewing bullshit that defies logic, reason and even ethics or law. I always cringe when I hear some stupid BS.
Watched both videos... And both of them can apply to literally any community I've ever been part of... From Warhammer 40k, to cars, to airsoft, to computers... All of the fake and real experts behave exactly as in both of these videos :')
Train more. It's not hard to get your flexibility there if you include good stretches in your regular workout routine. He actually struggled a bit to get his leg that high, which is not actually all that high (as he is kind of tall).
Not me, painful lesson of taekwondo when young, i didn't learn the martial art and can't throw a punch to save my life, but i have the legs of a ballerina
@@MrSGL21 during the great ammo drought I could always get 32 auto. Fiocchi red box is best followed by S&B. The case rim is crimped into a cannelure on the bullet and the bullets are brass jacketed. Standard un-crimped 32 auto drifts under recoil in my Kel-Tec P32 causing stoppages. As a bonus the previous brands mentioned are loaded to euro spec equivalent to our +p.
Yeah. And I think I could say I know a fair number of experts who are more comfortable with modification than Paul is, but their modifications are rather carefully chosen. many experts just take it as a given that when you get a new firearm you're going to deburr and dehorn everything.
All I know is that I physically winced when he just up and threw his leg up and put his foot on top of the hood of that truck. My body wouldn’t say “no”, it would say, “HELL F**nin’ NO!”
roy dunlap the old time gunsmith said that even though he had been gunsmithing for decades hardly a month would go by that some guy would bring in some gun roy had never heard of much less figure out how it works
@earl verity same, am an expert on military surplus with a focus on demilled ordnance. oh man the more I learn the more I know I don't know. also, the more I talk to a few other experts that I know have far more knowledge than I, the more I am amazed when I can pull out an item that I have no idea what it is and they come back quick with what it is (verifying via the net), it's amazing.
➕10 bonus points for mentioning the Phased Plasma Rifle in a 40 watt range. "Hey, just what you see, pal!" Loved the Monty Python's Meaning Of Life reference at 14:07 as well.
Coming to back to this video 5 years later, several firearms courses later and getting my instructor credentials, its funny how much of this i recognized in others and who i see as genuine experts. And how without thinking about it i emulate some of these things in my day to day (such as never saying “theres no such thing as”). Miss you Paul, you certainly made a difference in my life.
I find myself avoiding saying, "I don't know," but I do say "My best guess is," or "I'm not sure," very often. Also, admitting, "I was wrong," might not indicate an expert, but it probably does point out someone who could become an expert. It's a bad habit that is very difficult to break once started. Unfortunately, it's really, really hard to tell where you are on the Dunning-Kruger curve.
just found your channel, and this is my first uploaded video. being blind, I really love how you explain everything you are doing, and listening to all your wisdom is very informative.
lol. you are probably joking, but just encase, it is a really valid question...I fold the toylit paper and wipe. and there is a tecture I'm feeling for through the layers of toylit paper. I can feel if there is still more wiping to do, and when it is clean and ready to go. so no contact with the poop. but enough feedback through the toylit paper that I can tell
Welcome to this channel! He does explain stuff amazingly well. I don't even know how I found him, but I'm glad I did. Also: You've got some catching up to do!
lol. I have watched most of his videos now. this is just my first after subbing. but he is so easy to understand, and sasically explains everything he is doing.
Real experts also respect a particular firearm "for what it is". Meaning almost every firearm is good for something, even if it's a paperweight. No firearm is the perfect firearm for every scenario, but it could well be perfect "for what it is". That goes back to something you said about the .357 Magnum- something like, "The .357 Magnum is worthless, unless you hit what you're aiming for." Thanks Paul! I learn a lot from you.
You know I used to watch Marshall Hickok demolition ranch and some others that I've forgotten... But then I discovered Paul's channel ... Sure Marshall Hickok and ranch have there place but Paul is leagues above them and gives real information and or data..that being said sure Marshall and Hickok are entertaining but they don't offer real world information so I just mostly left those channels... I occasionally will watch a Hickok video but Marshall and ranch I stopped watching because quite frankly ranch is stupid and Marshall is so childish (seriously a 40+y.o. man getting into petty squabbles with other gun channels)
@@GeorgiaRidgerunner You are spot on. I would highly recommend Forgotten Weapons, he is one of the few that might rival Paul's firearm knowledge. It would be great to have them to a collaboration. They are the only two firearm related channels that I watch every video they make.
@@GeorgiaRidgerunner Yankee has turned more into a 2A political channel at this point and it's a good thing. He is constantly raising awareness about government moments against the 2A and donates a shit ton of money to legal cases and things of that nature. I don't think it's fair at all to lump him in with Hickock and Demolition Ranch. Especially since he's so openly against them for not caring about our rights.
@@ShellShock794 guy last time I watched a Marshall video Obama was still president and had a lot of time left ..hell it may have still been Obama's first term I really just don't remember back then he was still using that really really stupid intro he used to use although I think I heard in passing that he'd stopped using that intro... (You ain't my daddy) that's the intro I remember but either way if he's grown up and started acting his age good for him we need as many voices as possible these days ... Reason I stopped watching Hickok is because quite frankly it was his video entitled grammar Nazi ... That made feel like the guy is something of a snob (hell not everyone is a retired English teacher) and I kinda shied away from his channel for the most part... Demolition ranch well that guy is fun for a bit but the shenanigans get old quick.. however I do commend the guy for being a veterinarian ...
@@chrisjones6002 I am subbed to forgotten weapons Ian is very knowledgeable about weapons of the past and I appreciate him sharing that knowledge... Thing about that though your average person can't afford those weapons and well I get tired of looking at things that I'll never be able to afford ... Other thing is Ian doesn't do ammo comparisons or weapons comparisons like Paul does ... I'd much rather see weapons and ammo comparisons plus real world statistics based on guns that are relevant to today's market and that I could actually afford ... Peace bro. Be cool
@ Fudmottin: There are multiple different rule sets concerning firearms, but the one's we're interested in today are from the "Sporting Shooters Association of Australia," "The A B C of Rifle, Revolver, and Pistol Shooting" By Ira L. Reeves, back in 1913; Jeff Cooper's Four Rules, Jeff Cooper being a United States Marine Firearm Instructor, in which his teachings are still used by the Marine Corps to this day; Canadian Firearms Program. From the book in 1913: 2. All firearms are at all times loaded." (The other rules are not important for this current topic of discussion. And yes, "The A B C of Rifle, Revolver, and Pistol Shooting" by Ira L. Reeves, mentions it after another rule, instead of before like all the other sources below). from the SSAA: 1. Treat every gun with the respect due a loaded gun. (Again, other rules not relevant for this particular topic of assuming a firearm is loaded). Jeff Cooper's Firearm Rules, which is still used by the USMC today: 1. All guns are always loaded. (Again, other rules not relevant for this particular topic of assuming a firearm is loaded). CFP Rules: 1. Assume every firearm is loaded. (Again, other rules not relevant for this particular topic of assuming a firearm is loaded). "Always Assume the firearm is loaded," is a simple paraphrase of that rule, that appears in multiple locations. There is a reason, when you pick up a firearm, you clear it and check it first, before doing anything else with it. There is a reason you do not want the muzzle of a firearm pointing in an unsafe direction, in case of accidental discharge.There is a reason the finger is to be off the trigger of the firearm, until you're ready to fire, to reduce the possibility of an accidental discharge from happening. In fact finger on a trigger and an accidental discharge, in most cases is followed by the words "I didn't know it was loaded."
@@loneghostone6883 why shouldn't we care how people pronounce it? It's a guy's name, he deserves his credit. It doesn't matter that much but it's worth caring
He makes really good points that are somehow applicable to other fields as well. As an IT engineer I can tell you that real experts don't use the greatest and latest accessories, just a mouse that fits their hand and a monitor that fits their need. I have seen developers code in the most simple text editors. Real experts engage discussions open to learn some new tool or method to improve and try to avoid absolutes. Great content for those like me who don't know about guns but want to learn.
This has become my Standard Operating Procedure: 1. incredibly busy but see Paul uploaded a new video today. 2. instantly click and like video before the intro has even finished playing. 3. close browser tab and finish what I was doing. 4. Come back another time to watch the video when I am not so incredibly busy.
It wouldn't matter if any expert on anything testified before Congress. Their collective noses are up so high that the thinner air has melted their brains. All they can think of is sex with children.
I laughed when you described the 50 something year old man who was wearing what we younger folks like to call "tacticool" clothing. It essentially describes every gun store or gun range employee where I live in Northern California. New subscriber, very good content on your videos.
I love how you mentioned the 24 gauge versus 20 gauge thing, when I was middle school I remember telling a old friend of mine that 24 gauge isn’t real, (obviously because I’ve never heard of it myself so it couldn’t be real!) glad I’ve learned since then.
Capt Obvious here, but some do like to engage and share knowledge with people. it is good when they have a wealth of experience to share. but i do get what you are saying
A real expert keeps on learning. They know enough to know there's more to learn, and aren't afraid to admit it. They also tend to be more patient with less experienced people because they know that's where they were not long ago. One of the smartest guys I ever knew in my line of work (design engineer) could sit and watch a new kid make mistake after mistake without laughing, rolling his eyes, or being disrespectful. But when I, er, when the new kid asked for help he stepped in, explained what needed to be changed, gave some advice on how to learn more, and then helped celebrate when it finally worked. The only time I ever saw him interrupt somebody was to prevent something dangerous from occurring.
Machine that goes "PING" and Phased Plasma Rifle. Paul, I'm constantly bewildered by the fact that another human being has been subjected to this much popular culture and is still alive to tell the tale. Thanks for the in-jokes 👌
Well done and these points go for any subject. My friends Mike and Mark are absolute sailing gurus but they look the part (don’t have all the fancy new gear but rather what works for them), are always willing to say they don’t know and are intrigued by new things/knowledge, and two of their favorite sayings are “it depends” and “it could be” and meaning that second one rather than the condescending “it could be”
I am surprised Paul picked so few aspects to focus on in this video, some other ones I think are worthy of mentioning because they tend to correlate with expertise are: 1: May have modified equipment, but doesn't get on a soap box about it without solicitation - instead answering specific questions if they are asked 2: Follows statements with caveats, illustrating the limitation of the statement. 3: They don't "shoot down" novices, nudging them in the right direction instead of slamming the door in their face. 4: Is not a "one gun" guy. He has no illusion that a pile of gadgets can turn a firearm good at a couple things into one that's good at everything. 5: Has well rounded experience. While a real expert probably focuses on one or two things, they often have dabbled in a great many things before settling on one thing.
Working as a young man at a gun shop i made a real ass out of myself when i told a customer there was no semi auto .38 Special that only shoots wadcutters. And yes i even told him that be must be mistaken. He came back in with S&W Model 52, which yes is chambered in .38 Special WADCUTTER ONLY. I learned that day never to speak in absolutes and i had a lot a learning to do. Be humble. Know enough to know that you don't know everything.
Thank you for mentioning avoiding absolutes. I work in IT and I am usually _very_ hesitant to make absolute statements unless I am absolutely sure. Some co-workers have interpreted that as being unsure, but many customers understood that _if_ I make an absolute statement they can count on it. The amount of problems that have arisen from others making absolute statements is staggering and could easily be avoided if people wouldn't be so full of themselves.
Gather around I got a story to tell. Or don't. Anyway when I was just getting started shooting when I first crossed paths with this tough old bird who was a long time member of the club. Every year just before deer season the club would open the rifle range to the public to sight in their deer rifles for a small fee. This guy would hang out there with this old Arisaka with aperture sights that looked like it had been dragged the entire way home from some pacific battlefield. The butt stock literally had scorch marks and a couple spots where it might have been hit with shrapnel. No finish on the metal. He just rattle caned it once a year. Ugly gun. Anyway this old fella would sit around drink coffee, smoke his pipe and watch. He would pick out guys with new rifles, new scopes,premium factory ammo, new duds, etc. And after they horsed a round a bit on the firing line he would take a seat next to them. After a couple shots he would make some vague inquiry about their rifle/scope/ammo and get them to bragging a bit. Then he turn the conversation back over and offer a small insult about their rig. They would take the bait and before long bets were being made. How good their quality gun/scope/ammo was against his beat up old rifle. Big dollar bets too because pride goeth before the fall. The more pride the longer the fall. Then the old man would show them what shooting was all about. He made some nice money over the years. Later I got to know him and he showed me how the rifle had been bedded by him, trigger job by him, locking lugs trued up, ammo carefully assembled with hand weighed charges, bullets selected for weight and concentricity, in cases carefully selected for uniformity. He showed me how to use a sling for accuracy, how to dope the wind, how to breathe, follow through, etc. He never got around to fixing up the looks of that old rifle though. That's one of the experts I learned from.
If everyone had a good father or mentor , ringers would be out of business. But there is something to be said for not letting your ass outweigh your ability, and the right of passage, that lesson holds. Good story I believe I'll share it with my son.
To expand on point one, I would say a real expert is often modest, and will only volunteer information upon request or when relevant to the discussion.
A poster with that was the first thing people saw in my apartment when I was around 20 in the mid 70's. I loved pushing buttons when I was a young punk.
EMT here. I found that the most reliable way to spot an expert in my field is the person who observes the new guy, and in the moment only steps in to show said new guy a trick of the trade, show them a better way to take diagnostics, and other "little nudges" like that. If the new guy is lost, they'll help them get back on track. Criticism and major feedback is reserved for after the incident unless the new guy is doing something _really_ wrong. The fake experts are usually of the variety I like to call "the street way" or some variation thereof. As in, "yeah what you learned in EMT/Paramedic school is fine, but _the street way_ is different." Thus far I have rolled nothing but 20s for correlating "the street way" to lazy medicine. With regards to experts and masters in specific topics, I've been told that the most reliable method is to ask other members.
I will say this Paul...NOBODY knows it all regardless of what ever it is in general.My knowledge of firearms is specialized and limited to shotguns and handguns to a point,there's tons on top of tons of models of handguns out there,a lot of these I know absolutely nothing about,learning is a lifetime journey that takes an ENTIRE lifetime. I really enjoy your channel and those who tend to be humble make the most friends.
I'd much rather work for Cogswell. Spacely was such a bastard. Cogswell would spring for a couple cases of beer on the occasional Friday after work. Maybe even grill up some chicken.
Paul, an enormous amount of what you're discussing, in my personal experience, also applies to guitars and cars, and probably many other things. Expertise has an almost universal quality to it.
True statement, and one thing I've found about the guitar experts is that the vast majority of them can't play, and I don't mean shredding. I mean most of them can't play the basics beyond one or two songs.
its funny how this is so true in many professions. That an expert can say, "I don't know" is somewhat ironic, but acts as the indicator of deeper knowledge. A good illustration of the dunning-Kruger effect right there. The expert realizes they don't know it all because of how much they already know...
I'd like to reinforce just how true that last point about modifications is. In my time spent in the Marine Corps once the new guys got the go ahead to slap shit on their rifles I'd often see them throwing everything they could on it. PEQ-15s, lights, foregrips, backup foregrips (yep, thats a real thing I saw), visible laser sights, backup irons, tourniquets rubberbanded on, etc. The rifle was fuckin loaded with bullshit. On the other hand if you look at more of the saltier guys and those that have been in actual combat more you see a trend of the more experience the less they had. Right at the end you have those that have been there long enough and constantly quote "only keep what you need" and would only have an optic and maybe a peq or a light. Sometimes a vertical grip if thats what theyre most comfortable with but nothing crazy like grippods or backwards afgs or any of that happy horse shit. You see the same trend with all of their equipement in fact. They slowly start to only carry shit out of necessity not out of what they think theyll need and start trimming the fat of their equipment if you will. Aight I'm done rambling now, yall carry on and calm down on what you slap on your firearms. Keep it simple stupid.
Hey everybody, When I was discussing modifications, THIS is what I was talking about. I wasn't talking about people who make mods to their specific competition guns.
@@PaulHarrell any mod made to help aid you become a better shooter is fine within reason. I decided I dont like my m91/30 mosin.there not the best out there but with some TLC it can be better. As example my mods to my m91/30. A deep clean and refinish, sourced the proper color of shellac so it would look correct. 2nd mod glass bed the action 3rd float the barrel and shim the barrel channel. 4th replace front sight post from 2mm to 1mm diameter for a finer sight picture at range.4th a recrown at muzzle. Theres a few there but the thing to consider is before and after looks tge same.but performance wise it's way better. It needs not a single other mod. No optics ect. Oh one thing I look for to judge there skill level or how well versed they are is what is there opinion of iron sights,do they think there are archaic like some medieval technology or are they still absolutely 100% viable in today's world and admit it takes a level of proficiency to use them. Remember Simo Häyhä worlds deadlyist sniper in 100 days he took 259 men with only his Sako m28 mosin. The other close to 300 with suomi SMG Hands down best example of what a man who can use iron sights can do.
i ll follow Col Cooper as a general guide and source of wisdom. and adjust as needed.
WHOA, but in order to know what "THEY really need" these younger guys also need to first start off with everything ....Then strip off the unnecessary shit as they get experienced.....Just as those "old salts" did.....Back when they started out and loaded up their frames. Because what worked for them may not work for me or you......Right?
@@ruthless4645 The point I was making was that they WERE inexperienced. They weren't experts. They didnt know what they needed so they compensated for everything they thought they lacked and overloaded their kit and rifle. Once they learned and gained that experience they started to take off the unnecessary stuff because they knew what it was they needed for their mission and what worked best for them. I'm by no means knocking the boot, I'm merely using them as an example to show how trends go between the inexperienced and the experienced or as ol Harrell referred to em the Experts vs those who aren't.
"It is impossible to know every model of firearms"
Somewhere deep in the Rock Island Auction House, a shrieking can be heard....
Ok, that's funny right there......
Bwahh-hahh-hahh-hahh-hahh
Hehe, that's pretty good
Ok?
@@jimtraver5343 It's a reference to the Jesus Christ of firearms, Ian, who is often seen in the Rock Island Auction house.
Real experts are difficult to spot because they typically mind their own business.
@Anthony Swiss Yeah, you seem pretty humble chief.
That's because the shit is too deep to walk through.
Yep
Not an expert, still can't stand to overhear someone spewing bs. So sometimes, I do mind others. RARELY, only if it really matters.
Nihilly lmfao
I've watched way too many episodes of Forgotten Weapons to ever say "no such thing"
There's no such thing as "too many episodes of Forgotten Weapons."
@@gfhjkfghj4208 True!
True, nobody blows smoke up Ian's ass.
Yup, Ian knows a thing or two about firearms. Check out the episode where he smiles while shooting a 4 bore rifle.
I wish I could remember which episode it was but I was half watching half listening to an episode of Forgotten Weapons a while back and I heard Ian say “ ...and I’ve never seen this before...” my head snapped around so fast I’m still recovering from the whip lash. 🤣😉
met a "firearms specialist" at a pawn shop and was absolutely blown away with how much he knew. The kid was in his 20s and was wearing a Hawaiian shirt and a bucket hat - not the type of person you'd see and expect to know a lot about firearms. But after chatting him up a bit he casually mentioned that he built a 100% homemade carbine and 3d prints and models different firearms. I asked him how he knew so much and he just said "just chatting with the customers, sometimes they know a lot more than me and I get to meet 100s a day." He was very humble and it was refreshing to meet someone like that at a gun store, usually you get the know-it-alls.
Chad gun shop worker
That's the epitome of a wise man - he who is happy to learn from everyone.
Oh god, the know-it-alls.
When I was a teenager, I got so fed up with them, because inadvertantly somewhere along the way, I'd trigger their inferiority complex and they'd have to project on to me that I was a "know-it-all" ...
To which I came up with the line
(And I'd say it real fast just to piss them off more)
"No, I'm not. I just know what I know. I know that I know it. And it's all that I know... and, I know it can all change tomorrow"
Of course ending with a grin being very proud of myself to be as obnoxious as possible, because this bullshit always came from the worst garbage human know it alls.
That dude sounds cool as fuck
Print shoot repeat?
Whether a person is an expert or not, being able to say "I don't know" is a mark of good intellect.
Wow, I must be a genius. I never know anything.
Couldn't agree with you more, my friend.
Not really intellect, more like wiseness
You guys ever notice he can talk for like 30min without saying “uhh” my god that’s impressive! Say what you want about whether he’s an expert or not but you can’t argue that he’s very intelligent!
Thanks for noticing. I had extremely good teachers in the subjects of public speaking and theater.
The fact that Mr. Harrell is so polished at presenting firearm facts in 1 take is a testament to his training throughout his life and not liking to edit ;)
Thank You for sharing your knowledge, Sir.
uhh is mostly used by politicians?
Yeah, uhh's and You Knows drive me crazy.
Cito mp A huge amount of human beings. It’s difficult when you haven’t had sufficient education/training on language
The more I learn about firearms, the less I feel like an “expert”.
That's good. That means you're on the backside of the Dunning-Kruger curve
I feel that way about everything. I'm no expert but I am someone who loves to learn. I know what I know and love meeting someone who knows more than me. The biggest thing to overcome is curbing your enthusiasm and listening.
That’s the Dunning-Kruger effect in action. People who know only surface level knowledge of a subject will often assume they know far more because they are unaware of how much they don’t know. When you start to dive deeper into a subject (any subject) and realize just how much information is out there while you are more knowledgeable you are also less inclined to false confidence because you are aware of the vast gulf of information you lack. As the saying goes “A true master is a life long student.”
That's because you start to figure out just how much you don't know.
And that goes for almost every subject I dive into God bless
Paul is so good he had you sit through a Duluth Trading Company commercial without you even realizing it.
A twenty-four gage is just a double barrel twelve gage. All experts know that.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I thought it was a quad barreled twenty gauge.
Now that is funny! Good one.
Nailed it!
Lol
Number one sign of a real expert: They listen more than they speak.
Fact
Indeed sir.
Say what? I wasn't listening....
Knowledge talks while wisdom listens.
But what if you put two real experts together? Will they just stand in silence waiting for the other to speak?
This right here is a real expert... Love and Miss Paul... Now that he's gone I feel the need to go through the entire catalog of videos again and have started by letting some of the more lengthy videos play at night when I'm laying in bed going to sleep. May he rest in peace, there will never be another like him. 😭
I’m going thru all his videos also !!!!!
We have lost a great member of not only the 2A community but a grand member of society who I would dare to say didn’t even show us a glimpse of all the knowledge he had
Had to chuckle when the subject of Glocks came up. In the early 1990's I was at the point that I was abandoning revolvers and shifting to semi-autos. I was new to what was on the market, so after hearing all the positive talk about Glocks I figured getting one was the thing to do. I went to a gun store and asked to see a Glock. I was handed one. I immediately frowned during this first impression, which caused the salesman to laugh. His comment: "You either love 'em or hate 'em."
My Glocks are extremely reliable and very nice to shoot. I have other guns that do the same, because those are my requirements. I don't get the love/hate thing, frankly.
@@bertg.6056 In my case it's strictly aesthetic. I think Glocks are some of the ugliest, stupidest looking guns ever made (Hi Points are uglier, mind you). In the grand scheme of things this is entirely irrelevant, and if my options were a Glock or nothing, I would choose Glock every day. That said, my options aren't limited. I can have a gun that's chambered in a caliber that I like, with a capacity that I like, in a size I'm fine with, with comparable reliability, and at a similar or lesser price point that is also aesthetically pleasing to me, so my disdain for the appearance of Glocks is a sufficient reason to use the gun that's otherwise comparable, but looks better.
I have an uncle who hates Glocks strictly functionally. He has tiny little baby hands and the Glock grips are too big and bulky for him. He hates my 1991A1 for the same reason. My ring finger partially hangs off of the end of the grip on his edc gun whereas his little finger fits fully on it.
There's also the fact that _in my opinion_ they are overhyped. I'm not saying that I don't think they're as reliable as is claimed, I'm saying that I think any name brand gun should be, and the ones that I have are, and were less expensive. I would never impose my dislike of Glocks on other people, and have often recommended them to people who wanted to get into shooting as a brand worth looking into. I just think they're uglier than I have a metaphor for, and to such an extreme degree that I would categorize the feeling looking at one elicits in me as unadulterated hatred.
@@franciscodanconia3551 Interesting, Francisco. Haters in your family, it seems. As for me, I have preferences, but certainly not hate. To each his own.
I personally think the smith and Wesson m&p in 9mm is a better alternative just based on looks alone
I had the same reaction the first (and only) time I fired my father-in-law's Glock. Doesn't sit right in my hand, and that trigger safety made my skin crawl. It just felt bad.
As a fake expert myself. I find this extremely accurate fake news.
A real expert always uses what they see on TV as a reference.
@@mr.w.146 best I can do is 350 re-runs of Pawn Stars
@@МихайлоРостовI know about outer space because I watched Star Trek when I was a teenager.
As a fake expert, this video doesn't exist!
I’m a real expert. When I bought my Glock 17 I modified the magazine to hold two rounds only. 3 bullets is all I’ll ever need.
Fake Expert was how I found Paul's channel and is one of the best things on the internet, period.
NICE!
Same here!
Ditto
Funny thing is: whe that video got recommend to me I thought Paul was some wannabe who wants to tell us that everyone but him is wrong.
How dumb I was back then ^^
Same!
Duluth Trading Company just got 33,000 orders for trousers.
Paul Harrell just put 511s out of style.
Two words: crotch gusset. Duluth pants are ridiculously comfortable
Here in Florida I wear the "dry on the fly flex". Not as tough as the fire hose.....but oooohhhhhh so much cooler.
They're bomb pants. Super abrasion resistant and super comfy with the design features
People mistake my Duluth fire hose flex pants for 511 all the time. This is probably because Paul wears them and he is wicked tactical
i like both pants have em both haha
Everyone knows real experts have speech impediments and Shatneresque... pauses.
Facts
10-4
a real expert is willing to learn and change their opinion to reflect the facts
@Anton Zuykov i know alot about about guns, but i also know there is alot about guns I don't know. years ago i was sitting down at a range after match talking to another shooter. i am not a hunter and i rarely kill anything at all with a gun. he's telling me about hunting bullets working better when they move slower. i'm like huh? thought it would be the opposite. he's an experienced deer hunter however and told me the bullet does more damage when it has more time to do so. needless to say i don't know if thats true or not, but i defer to his experience.
@@MrSGL21 I don't know either, but I can see the point that a round that zip's right though an animal can do little damage, while a round that imparts all of it's energy will do more.
that said, I think a 20mm cannon round would do more than a .22lr so yea... lmao.
So 0 religious people are experts
@@viralvideo171 Not true. Moses came down with 2 stone tablets, a 1911, and a unmodified Glock.
@@viralvideo171 you be the judge
This applies well beyond "the world of firearms"... Paul Harrell life skills series.
He dosen't sell em, he hands em out like candy
Agreed. NOTHING in this Universe is absolute.
How about a lesson in social skills from the shut up and listen crowd...
Yup
@@Kyosukedono truth is
1. They have long, Shatner-esque pauses in their speech.
2. They have forgivable gunfire in the background
3. They are wearing ear protection and eye protection, just not on camera.
4. They can reliably pull boxes of ammo from several jacket pockets and recite the full description of the round, all while not looking away from the camera or blinking.
5. Knows when 50 feet per second is "a LOT more".
They don't usually worry about eye protection unless shooting steel where there is a possibility of shrapnel coming back at the shooter. They also crunch the numbers, and then let you decide
😂
They also flip syllables and mix words.
6. They wear awesome pants of divine buttkicking.
As an educator from an early age, I am in full agreement with one major aspect of an expert in ANY line of endeavor....guns, surgery, engineering, cooking, dressmaking.........is they are never shy in admitting " I don't know ". A close corollary is they are never afraid to ask for help. Thank you for your continuing efforts to rid the world of BS.
Sadly a lot of people don't accept "I don't know" as an answer and think it's an example of ignorance and stupidity. Experience: working Retail.
I would also add, experts are not afraid to admit errors they have made too
1. They can shoot
2. They don't feel the need to communicate to me that they can shoot
3. they are curious and knowledgeable rather than myopic and insistent
They also don’t try to tell you one well respected and reliable brand is worthless and you should get another particular brand and stick to it because it’s far superior.
I'm beginning to notice that these "real expert" qualities are just qualities that you enjoy encounters with, not necessarily an indication of expertise.
@@haliax8149 it's also that experienced level where they've come to know that barring some serious flaws in some systems, that they'll likely know and inquire about your solution, that at the end of the day it's what you train with, and what you're comfortable with, and what you're effective with, that really matters. Yes, there are more optimal tools for situations, but conversely, making somebody use something unfamiliar simply because of that can really cause an offset. Don't force the guy who's used a Mini-14 for 30 years to use an AR just because it's better if you want him to shoot the nosehairs off a mouse, odds are he'd be better with that Mini he's used for 30 years because it's practically a part of his arm.
or they will say they can't shoot when they can, because they are smart enough to recognize that there a people how can still shoot better than them, but they remain knowledgeable on the subject.
A firearm expert can & does shoot but knows his/her limitation. Having the knowledge and executing are 2 different things.
A Jetsons Reference and a Monty Python reference in the same sentence? Paul Harrell is a true man of culture I see
Dont forget the terminator reference
Yup, I got all those too, must be gettin' old. And my lawn needs gettin' offa.
Tadicuslegion78 Also Aliens
"Your baby is still alive!"
He knows the Meaning of Life.
These points hold true for spotting real & fake experts in multiple fields.
When I was a kid, life was full of absolutes. Since becoming an engineer (and other things) a long time ago, my speech -- along with my thinking -- is generously peppered with "maybe", "usually", "often", "seldom", "could", "on the other hand", and "I don't know." There are, of course, others, but the point is that increasing expertise improves one's ability to consider nuances and unlikelihoods.
Same. I am a physicist and software engineer, and I almost never (
@@harleyspeedthrust4013 another thing to think about is that certainty and objectivity are two different things.
Life is full of variables...
Honestly, never speaking (or thinking) in absolutes is just good life advice. I'm 24 and am happy to have realised this at a somewhat young age.
@@andybagles4156 but if you never think in absolutes that is in of itself an absolute.
I always find listening to Paul very calming. He has a great media voice and always presents information in an interesting and informative way
And he's got a very dry sense of humor very similar to mine, so I enjoy listening to him.
8:47 I can’t believe that I just watched a ten second ad about pants that actually made me want those pants.
Dude. Buy them lol. Mine just came yesterday and they're literally the best pants I've ever owned.
Grab a pair, you won't be disappointed!
Lee performance flex, carharts, Duluth, just get comfy and rugged jeans. You really can't mess it up.
Just wait until you try their Armachillo underwear... it's amazing.
Duluth should hire Paul to do a commercial for those pants- so long as they edit out the part where he falls on the ground with a pulled hamstring 😂
Him throwing his leg up on the truck made me laugh way harder than it should have 🤣
I was NOT expecting a man with gray hair to be that flexible...
Lol I thought he was gonna rip the crotch out of those pants 😂
Throwing the leg up made me go back and watch it two more times just to confirm that it did, in fact, really happen.
I will be a much more convincing fake expert after employing these helpful tips! Thanks Paul!
when you follow this tips you are becoming an expert by force. idk if you get me
Doing the research to fake it well enough and long enough and you're not a fake expert anymore.
I laughed, but then remembered I know a few people who are very good at expertise fakery.
Fake it till ya make it.
now that's funny right there..
Another way to spot a real expert is the fact that he isn't always telling you how much he knows when you didn't ask.
It's worth noting that there's a difference between someone telling you how much he knows to prove that he's an expert, and someone explaining something unprompted because he's just excited about it. Motives determine whether you're talking to a fake expert or someone who genuinely loves to learn
@@harleyspeedthrust4013 Indeed. Introverts excited about the opportunity to talk about something they know & love, for example. Normally they'd stay silent and listen. They're not spouting to gain acceptance/approval, as those are motives of extraverted people. (Of course, introvert/extravert is not this-or-that cleanly, but you probably get my point.)
@@seanoneil277 definitely alot of people fall on that introvert side. Youre just excited to talk about what you've read or studied or observed, and talk with others faster than you realize.
@@harleyspeedthrust4013 Yes, thats me, when I finally get to talk to some people who are interested in the same things, I get excited to talk about it.
yessir, my colleagues never bring up ww2 in our conversations, because they know that I will give them a 5 hour lecture on the North African campaign, the effectiveness of the Luftwaffe in the Eastern front, and the importance of CAS to all ground offensives.
In my experience going to shooting clubs, usually the real expert stays quiet taking care of his business while the fake experts talk out loud...
That isn't always true, often the real expert has brought someone new to shooting such as his/her child and is speaking out loud to teach them.
yup exactly you beat me to the punch.. I was gonna say the real expert waits for someone to ask him the question.. the fake one never shuts up long enough to take a question ;)
"Fake Expert" is an ego trip. Real experts don't need to brag.
Truth!
The worst offenders are the ones who hang out at gun shops and butt into conversations with, "Well, actually..."
I'm just thinking, "Bro, mind your own business; no one asked for your opinion." It's even more cringe-worthy when they state something obviously wrong.
4:12
"Now I'm familiar with the model FIFteen..."
*Points gun at the person he's talking to.*
"... but how is the model fourteen different?"
I noticed that, too
Points gun at the invisible person he's talking to.
"you better tell me right now" 😂😂
@@mbmura73 "tell me your secrets of this 14"
Lol yes
If you're an expert on fakes doesn't that make you a fake expert.
As my father said no one is useless, they can always serve as a bad example.
Then your father would find me really useful :)
You father has wisdom beyond just his words! 😃
Fake breast expert.
even a dead clock is correct twice a day.
@@elund408 Unless it is digital.
"Better to be remain silent & be thought a fool, than to speak & remove all doubt."
Preach to liberals
@@DinoNucci Preach to everyone. I've noticed that open mouth insert foot crosses all political boundaries.
@@DinoNucci Like that clown, Trump.
That is one of my favorite sayings.
Lupus Deum
Best supervisor I ever had lived by that.
O.K., when he kicked over head height in those pants I was flabbergasted. Absolute legend
@@HessianLikeTheFabric It is clear that this man is one of many secrets
Flexing in its most magnificent form.
DTC needs to send money his way, that was an excellent advertisement of the Duluth Flex Firehose pants
Any idea what he did in the military?
Paul Harrel Divine Pants of awesome Buttkicking:
+5 damage/+20 vs selfabsorbed moroons
+2 stamina
+2 dex
Holds up to 10 quick items
Negates idiotic idiocy of idiostic idiots
I sure do appreciate the fact that from the beyond you are still educating us thank you, Paul!
Also these videos reinforce my belief that Paul is something like the Mr. Rogers of the firearms world.
A Mr Rogers that could kick your ass in 1000 different ways
I've always spotted the real expert by seeing who gets up and quietly leaves first when the BS starts flying
They ain't got anything to prove
What irritates me is the arrogance that fills them after you leave.
I dunno I've seen real fake experts leave because they think it'll make them feel real after they've spewed bullshit.
@@Let_The_Foolish_Take_The_Lead Yeah and getting accused of hiding from an argument because it's the same silly stuff over and over again.
I am a total amateur, gotta be real here, cause guns in my country are a rare thing, and "experts" are left and right spewing bullshit that defies logic, reason and even ethics or law. I always cringe when I hear some stupid BS.
I would love to see that kick added to your intro montage.
@@sirvimmy You just made my year by showing me this page, hope more people get to know it!
@@sirvimmy Thanks for the new page to follow
Holy shit, that page is the best.
@@sirvimmy Thanks for the tip. I just followed it.
I want to see him work a punching bag now.
Watched both videos... And both of them can apply to literally any community I've ever been part of... From Warhammer 40k, to cars, to airsoft, to computers... All of the fake and real experts behave exactly as in both of these videos :')
Yep because it’s a general psychological shortcoming
As a psychologist I was sworn in once as an expert in human behavior. I was the most surprised man in the court room!
LOL!
How did that make you feel, hmmm?
@@Waltham1892 Interesting...
The threshold for being an expert in court is sadly pretty low.
@Ian Kable Well said. Seems that we have more to learn than we know in areas that we might be considered and expert.
When you are the only one there with the training... your the expert, by default.
Who else is about 20 years younger than Paul and can't whip their leg up that fast and that high?
Wish I could leave more likes 😁
35 and built like an old man.
Train more. It's not hard to get your flexibility there if you include good stretches in your regular workout routine. He actually struggled a bit to get his leg that high, which is not actually all that high (as he is kind of tall).
Not me, painful lesson of taekwondo when young, i didn't learn the martial art and can't throw a punch to save my life, but i have the legs of a ballerina
p mack I should probably also include a workout routine in my workout routine.
1. Experts know what they don’t know.
2. Experts know what works for them.
3. Experts aren’t trend followers.
*blind trend followers
i must be an expert then. my last two pistol purchases have been a glock 22 and a beretta 81 in 32 acp.
@@MrSGL21 during the great ammo drought I could always get 32 auto. Fiocchi red box is best followed by S&B. The case rim is crimped into a cannelure on the bullet and the bullets are brass jacketed. Standard un-crimped 32 auto drifts under recoil in my Kel-Tec P32 causing stoppages. As a bonus the previous brands mentioned are loaded to euro spec equivalent to our +p.
Yeah. And I think I could say I know a fair number of experts who are more comfortable with modification than Paul is, but their modifications are rather carefully chosen. many experts just take it as a given that when you get a new firearm you're going to deburr and dehorn everything.
@@randomweirdo2701 i've got a p32 also. its the gun i carry the most.
Nobody:
Paul: LOOK AT MY PANTS
I love how smoothly he went into promoting duluth trading's pants
this is a criminally underrated comment.
I was really hoping he was going to pull a bottle of orange Shasta out of one of those pockets.
STRETCHY pants. The pants the experts choose. Thats why I go to the yoga studio for my gun info
All I know is that I physically winced when he just up and threw his leg up and put his foot on top of the hood of that truck. My body wouldn’t say “no”, it would say, “HELL F**nin’ NO!”
"phased plasma rifle in the 40 watt range" LOL
Gotta love me some of them Terminator references LOL
@@LavenderSystem69 I have yet to see an AMT Hardballer long-slide with barrel laser, but I would like to believe it possible
"Hey, just what you see, pal."
I have one, but it's a 30 Watt model made in China. LOL>
Jarheads4Yeshua
No such thing
A real expert is someone who knows enough to know that he/she don't know everything and never will.
And a fake expert don't
This is really just duninget Kruger effect. You really don't become an expert just because you pass the mound of ignorance...
@@matsv201 No but its a good start :-)
roy dunlap the old time gunsmith said that even though he had been gunsmithing for decades hardly a month would go by that some guy would bring in some gun roy had never heard of much less figure out how it works
@earl verity same, am an expert on military surplus with a focus on demilled ordnance. oh man the more I learn the more I know I don't know. also, the more I talk to a few other experts that I know have far more knowledge than I, the more I am amazed when I can pull out an item that I have no idea what it is and they come back quick with what it is (verifying via the net), it's amazing.
➕10 bonus points for mentioning the Phased Plasma Rifle in a 40 watt range.
"Hey, just what you see, pal!"
Loved the Monty Python's Meaning Of Life reference at 14:07 as well.
Yea.. they didn't have one in my lookal store so I got an hardballer longslide (with laser), a uzi and a spas12 in stead
I Fought Piranhas as well as the Jetsons reference at 14:00
@@matsv201 And a select fire AR-18. At a local gun shop. In Los Angeles.
"You know your weapons, buddy."
Turns out he did close early.
Coming to back to this video 5 years later, several firearms courses later and getting my instructor credentials, its funny how much of this i recognized in others and who i see as genuine experts. And how without thinking about it i emulate some of these things in my day to day (such as never saying “theres no such thing as”). Miss you Paul, you certainly made a difference in my life.
The machine that goes ping? Dude... this is why I love this channel.
only thing I can think of that goes “ping “ is a clip being ejected
@@jmiknuk Monty Python's Meaning of Life. Just look up the machine that goes ping.
But, has it got the most expensive machine in the gun store?
Terminator, Jetsons, and Monty Python references in the same clip. That’s eclectic. Love it!
"the machine that goes ping" (applause)
was wondering to myself how many people got the machine that goes ping joke. I almost lost it
@@_konkrit_ I don't think I have heard it, but I still LMAO.
@@boydanderson8682 it's from a monty python hospital skit.
ua-cam.com/video/NcHdF1eHhgc/v-deo.html
What was the Jetsons reference?
Experts are forever students always open to learning and exploring.
Yup. "All I know is that I don't know everything."
So true... not just in guns but in everything!!
more you know, more you realize what you do not know
@@radioboys8986 Unless they are a specialist, who considers themselves an expert.
@@Dave_Simmons Dip Shits!
Paul Harrell understands that only Sith deal in absolutes.
Well he was the closest thing to a Jedi master the gun community had… RIP Master Harrel.
that pant stretch demonstration had me cracking up, not because it was funny but so unexpected. bravo, keep it coming!
@JiveTurkey0001
Ahh yes, the elusive duplicator coat!
It's all about comfort
Paul's got some pretty good hip mobility. I wonder if he practices karate or something.
I just tried to whip my leg up onto the bathtub and pulled a muscle.
I'm hurt...I'm hurt bad...!
Yeah I was like, nope!!!!!!😒
Billy jack "i'm gonna take this right foot..."
Gold
And when I go prone, I can't get up.
Marvel's new character: Introducing "Just as Powerful Guy".
He's one of the new Mystery Men, Mr. Furious has a new wing man
When I was 16 I was an expert, 40 years later I am still learning.
A wise man once told me, "It's what you learn after you know it all that counts".
Happy Father's Day dad wish I knew how to help you 😅
Even beyond firearms chitchat, I have found that the people that never say, "I dont know," have integrity problems, connive, and lie via omission.
It feels good to tell someone else they were right sometimes
I find myself avoiding saying, "I don't know," but I do say "My best guess is," or "I'm not sure," very often. Also, admitting, "I was wrong," might not indicate an expert, but it probably does point out someone who could become an expert.
It's a bad habit that is very difficult to break once started. Unfortunately, it's really, really hard to tell where you are on the Dunning-Kruger curve.
Amen, robot buster!
just found your channel, and this is my first uploaded video. being blind, I really love how you explain everything you are doing, and listening to all your wisdom is very informative.
Question how does a blind person know when they are finished wiping their butt?
lol. you are probably joking, but just encase, it is a really valid question...I fold the toylit paper and wipe. and there is a tecture I'm feeling for through the layers of toylit paper. I can feel if there is still more wiping to do, and when it is clean and ready to go. so no contact with the poop. but enough feedback through the toylit paper that I can tell
Welcome to this channel! He does explain stuff amazingly well. I don't even know how I found him, but I'm glad I did. Also: You've got some catching up to do!
lol. I have watched most of his videos now. this is just my first after subbing. but he is so easy to understand, and sasically explains everything he is doing.
@@TrueBlindGaming So how have you watched most of his videos? And what kind of gun do you carry?
A Paul Harrell kick and a Monty Python reference.....😁👍
And the Jetsons...
@@dogscratcher5916 Don't forget the Golden Girls quip at 16:46
Real experts also respect a particular firearm "for what it is". Meaning almost every firearm is good for something, even if it's a paperweight. No firearm is the perfect firearm for every scenario, but it could well be perfect "for what it is". That goes back to something you said about the .357 Magnum- something like, "The .357 Magnum is worthless, unless you hit what you're aiming for." Thanks Paul! I learn a lot from you.
Yankee Marshal puffs out chest and expertly proclaims " 40 watt is in the 'plinker' range for a plasma rifle"
You know I used to watch Marshall Hickok demolition ranch and some others that I've forgotten... But then I discovered Paul's channel ... Sure Marshall Hickok and ranch have there place but Paul is leagues above them and gives real information and or data..that being said sure Marshall and Hickok are entertaining but they don't offer real world information so I just mostly left those channels... I occasionally will watch a Hickok video but Marshall and ranch I stopped watching because quite frankly ranch is stupid and Marshall is so childish (seriously a 40+y.o. man getting into petty squabbles with other gun channels)
@@GeorgiaRidgerunner You are spot on. I would highly recommend Forgotten Weapons, he is one of the few that might rival Paul's firearm knowledge. It would be great to have them to a collaboration. They are the only two firearm related channels that I watch every video they make.
@@GeorgiaRidgerunner Yankee has turned more into a 2A political channel at this point and it's a good thing. He is constantly raising awareness about government moments against the 2A and donates a shit ton of money to legal cases and things of that nature.
I don't think it's fair at all to lump him in with Hickock and Demolition Ranch. Especially since he's so openly against them for not caring about our rights.
@@ShellShock794 guy last time I watched a Marshall video Obama was still president and had a lot of time left ..hell it may have still been Obama's first term I really just don't remember back then he was still using that really really stupid intro he used to use although I think I heard in passing that he'd stopped using that intro... (You ain't my daddy) that's the intro I remember but either way if he's grown up and started acting his age good for him we need as many voices as possible these days ... Reason I stopped watching Hickok is because quite frankly it was his video entitled grammar Nazi ... That made feel like the guy is something of a snob (hell not everyone is a retired English teacher) and I kinda shied away from his channel for the most part... Demolition ranch well that guy is fun for a bit but the shenanigans get old quick.. however I do commend the guy for being a veterinarian ...
@@chrisjones6002 I am subbed to forgotten weapons Ian is very knowledgeable about weapons of the past and I appreciate him sharing that knowledge... Thing about that though your average person can't afford those weapons and well I get tired of looking at things that I'll never be able to afford ... Other thing is Ian doesn't do ammo comparisons or weapons comparisons like Paul does ... I'd much rather see weapons and ammo comparisons plus real world statistics based on guns that are relevant to today's market and that I could actually afford ... Peace bro. Be cool
The only absolute experts should use is: "Always assume the firearm is loaded."
No. You never assume. You make sure everything is locked and loaded before driving the kids to soccer practice.
@ArmchairWarrior Hmmm ... yea, and a fart in the air is better than a handful of shit. :-P
Unless you bring it to a lion hunt without making sure, of course. :D
@ Fudmottin:
There are multiple different rule sets concerning firearms, but the one's we're interested in today are from the "Sporting Shooters Association of Australia," "The A B C of Rifle, Revolver, and Pistol Shooting" By Ira L. Reeves, back in 1913; Jeff Cooper's Four Rules, Jeff Cooper being a United States Marine Firearm Instructor, in which his teachings are still used by the Marine Corps to this day; Canadian Firearms Program.
From the book in 1913:
2. All firearms are at all times loaded."
(The other rules are not important for this current topic of discussion. And yes, "The A B C of Rifle, Revolver, and Pistol Shooting" by Ira L. Reeves, mentions it after another rule, instead of before like all the other sources below).
from the SSAA:
1. Treat every gun with the respect due a loaded gun.
(Again, other rules not relevant for this particular topic of assuming a firearm is loaded).
Jeff Cooper's Firearm Rules, which is still used by the USMC today:
1. All guns are always loaded.
(Again, other rules not relevant for this particular topic of assuming a firearm is loaded).
CFP Rules:
1. Assume every firearm is loaded.
(Again, other rules not relevant for this particular topic of assuming a firearm is loaded).
"Always Assume the firearm is loaded," is a simple paraphrase of that rule, that appears in multiple locations.
There is a reason, when you pick up a firearm, you clear it and check it first, before doing anything else with it. There is a reason you do not want the muzzle of a firearm pointing in an unsafe direction, in case of accidental discharge.There is a reason the finger is to be off the trigger of the firearm, until you're ready to fire, to reduce the possibility of an accidental discharge from happening. In fact finger on a trigger and an accidental discharge, in most cases is followed by the words "I didn't know it was loaded."
If you do that with mine you're probably not going to be disappointed.
"The M1 Garand but some people pronounce it Gerrend" *pushes up glasses* Uhmmm actually the official pronunciation was: "U.S. RIFLE, CALIBER .30, M1"
@Van Guard Its a joke making fun of anyone who cares how one pronounces "Garand", guess you missed it -- 26 others got it just fine.
Well Actually I've played fallout new Vegas and it's called this machine
@@loneghostone6883 why shouldn't we care how people pronounce it? It's a guy's name, he deserves his credit. It doesn't matter that much but it's worth caring
@@HolbrookStark Thats kond of how I feel about it. Seems disrespectful. Admittedly its not on purpose but still....
what?what about the m1 carbine?it was also stamped "U.S. RIFLE, CALIBER .30, M1"
He makes really good points that are somehow applicable to other fields as well. As an IT engineer I can tell you that real experts don't use the greatest and latest accessories, just a mouse that fits their hand and a monitor that fits their need. I have seen developers code in the most simple text editors. Real experts engage discussions open to learn some new tool or method to improve and try to avoid absolutes. Great content for those like me who don't know about guns but want to learn.
This has become my Standard Operating Procedure:
1. incredibly busy but see Paul uploaded a new video today.
2. instantly click and like video before the intro has even finished playing.
3. close browser tab and finish what I was doing.
4. Come back another time to watch the video when I am not so incredibly busy.
Classic Paul. Wish to see him testify before Congress on any gun subject.
Remote Viewer 1 He seems loathe to wade into politics
Remote Viewer 1 He would make them cry.
Bad Cattitude 😂
Congress already has their agenda. Would never listen to someone with a wealth of knowledge on the facts. Congress lives in a never never land.
It wouldn't matter if any expert on anything testified before Congress. Their collective noses are up so high that the thinner air has melted their brains. All they can think of is sex with children.
I see several fake experts gave this video a thumbs down.
32 vs 6000. there are always outliers on any topic .
The way he affirmatively says "...Yes!" is fantastic.
8:54 Every time I watch his videos I‘m more impressed of this guy and love him even more
The best gun channel out there in my opinion
I laughed when you described the 50 something year old man who was wearing what we younger folks like to call "tacticool" clothing. It essentially describes every gun store or gun range employee where I live in Northern California. New subscriber, very good content on your videos.
I'm living for the jetsons and monty python references...
Don't forget the Terminator reference, Paul was on a roll today.
I love how you mentioned the 24 gauge versus 20 gauge thing, when I was middle school I remember telling a old friend of mine that 24 gauge isn’t real, (obviously because I’ve never heard of it myself so it couldn’t be real!) glad I’ve learned since then.
A real expert at anything shouldn't have a self-conscious need to prove it to everyone.
good and accurate point.
Capt Obvious here, but some do like to engage and share knowledge with people. it is good when they have a wealth of experience to share. but i do get what you are saying
@JESUS CHRIST Why does God exist, and how did He come into being from nothingness?
@JESUS CHRIST when is your actual date of birth?
A real expert keeps on learning. They know enough to know there's more to learn, and aren't afraid to admit it. They also tend to be more patient with less experienced people because they know that's where they were not long ago.
One of the smartest guys I ever knew in my line of work (design engineer) could sit and watch a new kid make mistake after mistake without laughing, rolling his eyes, or being disrespectful. But when I, er, when the new kid asked for help he stepped in, explained what needed to be changed, gave some advice on how to learn more, and then helped celebrate when it finally worked. The only time I ever saw him interrupt somebody was to prevent something dangerous from occurring.
" think anyone wants a round house kick to the face while I'm wearing these bad boys?!!! Didnt think so!!"
Can't believe I just saw a Dynamite quote on one of Paul's videos. But totally appropriate given his pant stretching exhibition
Thank you for that, Mr. Anderson.
Bow to your sensei BOW TO YOUR SENSEI!!!
@@TheBoozeCruiser I couldn't help my self. Was either gonna be a Sean claude van dam reference or napoleon. Hahah
Machine that goes "PING" and Phased Plasma Rifle. Paul, I'm constantly bewildered by the fact that another human being has been subjected to this much popular culture and is still alive to tell the tale. Thanks for the in-jokes 👌
Well done and these points go for any subject. My friends Mike and Mark are absolute sailing gurus but they look the part (don’t have all the fancy new gear but rather what works for them), are always willing to say they don’t know and are intrigued by new things/knowledge, and two of their favorite sayings are “it depends” and “it could be” and meaning that second one rather than the condescending “it could be”
Anyone who quotes Monty Python has special place in my heart.
I am surprised Paul picked so few aspects to focus on in this video, some other ones I think are worthy of mentioning because they tend to correlate with expertise are:
1: May have modified equipment, but doesn't get on a soap box about it without solicitation - instead answering specific questions if they are asked
2: Follows statements with caveats, illustrating the limitation of the statement.
3: They don't "shoot down" novices, nudging them in the right direction instead of slamming the door in their face.
4: Is not a "one gun" guy. He has no illusion that a pile of gadgets can turn a firearm good at a couple things into one that's good at everything.
5: Has well rounded experience. While a real expert probably focuses on one or two things, they often have dabbled in a great many things before settling on one thing.
CaptainKzer #3 is a good one
Very thorough 3-d observations. I am impressed with your grasp of the subtleties.
Working as a young man at a gun shop i made a real ass out of myself when i told a customer there was no semi auto .38 Special that only shoots wadcutters. And yes i even told him that be must be mistaken. He came back in with S&W Model 52, which yes is chambered in .38 Special WADCUTTER ONLY. I learned that day never to speak in absolutes and i had a lot a learning to do. Be humble. Know enough to know that you don't know everything.
There is no such thing as a .22 centerfire Colt Woodsman.
Thank you for mentioning avoiding absolutes. I work in IT and I am usually _very_ hesitant to make absolute statements unless I am absolutely sure. Some co-workers have interpreted that as being unsure, but many customers understood that _if_ I make an absolute statement they can count on it. The amount of problems that have arisen from others making absolute statements is staggering and could easily be avoided if people wouldn't be so full of themselves.
Gather around I got a story to tell.
Or don't.
Anyway when I was just getting started shooting when I first crossed paths with this tough old bird who was a long time member of the club.
Every year just before deer season the club would open the rifle range to the public to sight in their deer rifles for a small fee. This guy would hang out there with this old Arisaka with aperture sights that looked like it had been dragged the entire way home from some pacific battlefield. The butt stock literally had scorch marks and a couple spots where it might have been hit with shrapnel. No finish on the metal. He just rattle caned it once a year. Ugly gun.
Anyway this old fella would sit around drink coffee, smoke his pipe and watch. He would pick out guys with new rifles, new scopes,premium factory ammo, new duds, etc. And after they horsed a round a bit on the firing line he would take a seat next to them. After a couple shots he would make some vague inquiry about their rifle/scope/ammo and get them to bragging a bit. Then he turn the conversation back over and offer a small insult about their rig.
They would take the bait and before long bets were being made. How good their quality gun/scope/ammo was against his beat up old rifle. Big dollar bets too because pride goeth before the fall. The more pride the longer the fall.
Then the old man would show them what shooting was all about. He made some nice money over the years.
Later I got to know him and he showed me how the rifle had been bedded by him, trigger job by him, locking lugs trued up, ammo carefully assembled with hand weighed charges, bullets selected for weight and concentricity, in cases carefully selected for uniformity. He showed me how to use a sling for accuracy, how to dope the wind, how to breathe, follow through, etc.
He never got around to fixing up the looks of that old rifle though.
That's one of the experts I learned from.
If everyone had a good father or mentor , ringers would be out of business. But there is something to be said for not letting your ass outweigh your ability, and the right of passage, that lesson holds. Good story I believe I'll share it with my son.
a range shark...I think I may want to be a range shark when I grow up!
@@kristaberck6821 I'm in my 60's now and i'm still waiting for this "grown up" thing to kick in... (seems very over-rated to me)
@@waynevreeland3141 If you haven't by age 50, you don't have to. I've long exceeded that number, and I'm not going to!
I want to grow up to be just like him. Maybe I should grab an old carcano or something?😏
This is applicable to almost every Hobby/Field everywhere worldwide lol, I like how you broke this down, great content
"...the machine that goes ping" - nice Monty Python reference!
Excellent as always Paul!!! I just recommended this to my 3 brothers!!!
Paul Harrell, Chuck Norris, and John Wick walk into a bar . . .
Obviously no one else walks out.
Paul Harrell walks out.
paul is my hero, he has great gun stories that are true. and stretchy pants... and has no confusion figuring out what bathroom to use.
“...pay no attention to the gunfire you may hear in the...”
Chuck turns to Paul and asks "where did you get the awesome stretchy pants?"
John injects,”I wore pant like that, until I commissioned Poole and Company of London to make all my clothing.”
That'd be just my luck. I engage Paul in a fire fight, we both run out of ammo, I think it's a draw. THEN HE KARATE KICKS ME IN THE THROAT
or you're the fool who only brought 17 rounds to a 19 round fight
Spot on as always 👍🏻 That leg kick though... Pretty sure I pulled something watching that.
Mark Turnham I got to that scene and your comment at the same time. Keep up the good work.
The reason I can't make that kick is because I don't have those pants. Ya, that's the reason, I'm sure it is.
Who else likes his videos as they load because you know it will be good before it starts?
Another one I find particularly important is ownership. More specifically, ownership of mistakes and such.
To expand on point one, I would say a real expert is often modest, and will only volunteer information upon request or when relevant to the discussion.
I just hope they but in when I'm getting something wrong though.
@@ScrappyXFL How they butt in speaks volumes, too. I like to be corrected and constructively criticized by a true knowledgeable person.
@@insanejughead Yep yep. It is in how as well as what.
or an actual safety issue.
People who think they know everything are very annoying to those of us who do.
A poster with that was the first thing people saw in my apartment when I was around 20 in the mid 70's. I loved pushing buttons when I was a young punk.
Lol that's awesome 😁 thanks
@Nino Romello no body knows everything
nobody knows everything
Made my day
EMT here. I found that the most reliable way to spot an expert in my field is the person who observes the new guy, and in the moment only steps in to show said new guy a trick of the trade, show them a better way to take diagnostics, and other "little nudges" like that. If the new guy is lost, they'll help them get back on track. Criticism and major feedback is reserved for after the incident unless the new guy is doing something _really_ wrong.
The fake experts are usually of the variety I like to call "the street way" or some variation thereof. As in, "yeah what you learned in EMT/Paramedic school is fine, but _the street way_ is different." Thus far I have rolled nothing but 20s for correlating "the street way" to lazy medicine.
With regards to experts and masters in specific topics, I've been told that the most reliable method is to ask other members.
I will say this Paul...NOBODY knows it all regardless of what ever it is in general.My knowledge of firearms is specialized and limited to shotguns and handguns to a point,there's tons on top of tons of models of handguns out there,a lot of these I know absolutely nothing about,learning is a lifetime journey that takes an ENTIRE lifetime.
I really enjoy your channel and those who tend to be humble make the most friends.
Well I’m glad being clueless and inquisitive makes me an expert.
It's how you learn
Poizin, you missed the point so bad i cant believe we watched the same video.
Jake Rivera it was just a joke friend.
Spacely's Sprockets are just as good as Cogswell's Cogs.
HERETIC!!
LOL
Spacely’s wont fit on my pistol’s aftermarket pikitinny.
As long as it makes the machine go BING it doesn't matter ;)
I'd much rather work for Cogswell. Spacely was such a bastard. Cogswell would spring for a couple cases of beer on the occasional Friday after work. Maybe even grill up some chicken.
Paul, an enormous amount of what you're discussing, in my personal experience, also applies to guitars and cars, and probably many other things. Expertise has an almost universal quality to it.
True statement, and one thing I've found about the guitar experts is that the vast majority of them can't play, and I don't mean shredding. I mean most of them can't play the basics beyond one or two songs.
I especially liked the comment about compensating with aftermarket items added to the firearm.
my home shotty does not even have sights. not big on accessories.
its funny how this is so true in many professions. That an expert can say, "I don't know" is somewhat ironic, but acts as the indicator of deeper knowledge. A good illustration of the dunning-Kruger effect right there. The expert realizes they don't know it all because of how much they already know...
*man getting up in age kicks foot onto hood of car in a combat stance*
Me: Oh my.
Im a seasoned Harrell viewer but was shocked at the dexterity and fluidity shown with the front kick illustration. Textbook