I started watching Top Shot last year during a marathon on the History Channel prior to the final two episodes. I love the concept. Who can compete the best with a wide variety of weapons from throwing knives to high powered weapons? Two teams compete each week and the losing team has to send someone home. The team picks two of the shooters to compete again and the loser of the competition goes home. Once the two teams are whittled down, the show switches to an individual competition. Last year’s finale was a combination of most of the other weapons that had been used during the season.
This year in the second season, the competition has been great. The weapons have included throwing axes, the M1A rifle, Tommy Gun, compound bow and several pistols. Competitors range from a Golf instructor, hunters, soldiers, and law enforcement. Sometimes you think that there is a lock on who is going home, but the results don’t always work out like you think they will. I thought for certain that the DHS Law Enforcement agent would kick the golf instructor’s butt in the shootout with a pistol; in the end, the golf instructor stayed.
I have to admit, the producers sometimes play with the footage to try and make it look like there is huge conflict going on in the house, but I just ignore all of that and get to the shooting. Sometimes there is drama, but that is what the DVR is for. I like being able to just ignore it all drama and talk and get to the coolest part of all, the shooting.
The other thing that really stands out in the show is the slow motion photography. They slow down the camera so that you can actually see the bullet (or whatever projectile they are using) fly through the air. They also slow down the impact shots to see whatever the projectile hits burst apart. The history channel replays the episodes during the week, and I am certain that they will then replay all the episodes before the season finale. This is another pick of mine for anyone interested in shooting sports to watch. Oh, and yes, that is Colby of Survivor fame as the host. He actually does a decent job. The show is on Tuesday nights at 10pm on the History Channel.
Next week the individual competition begins and the competitors face off with the .50 cal rifle. Some other very cool shooting events in the final 4 episodes. Looks good!
I missed the Barret 50 cal one and was wondering if anyone knew where I could watch it?
Hulu keeps them around a few days. This is where I watch them. And for crap’s sake would someone get that jorge asshole off the show???
Am a huge fan of this show – am a girl, live in San Diego, never shoot guns but think the premise of this show and challenges they are assigned are fascinating. Loved Season 1 and am enjoying Season 2.
I know the editing does much to alter perceptions but I have to say – George R. is an arrogant SOB. He is a rabble-rouser, thinks he is special and is not. He seems to be jealous of Jamie’s ability to be discreet and as such, just cannot contain his vitriol and inane, nasty commentary. The other folks on his team may also dislike Jamie but they are not so vocal and obnoxious about it.
Seems like rampant insecurity from a woman’s point of view. Anyone that complains that much – must have bigger issues. Perhaps he is “compensating” for some smaller area????
I will admit – I love my Navy and my Marine Corps. USAF folks are a bit of a joke out here on the West Coast so am sure I am biased myself.
Looking forward to Season 3!
Sean, I know top shot on Facebook has been listing links to shows and I would bet you could go to history channel online too.