Shooting bullets through fireworks... Uncle Sam sheds a single tear as eagles fly off into the sunset.

@MrMann-gt1eh

5 жыл бұрын

Sidecar Jones waters his beard*

@kylekenan2321

3 жыл бұрын

And greases his beard with eagle egg yoke.

@user-fk2sp2mz8j

4 ай бұрын

Thanks 2 U and John for sharing your knowledge all this time, you Sir are loved. God has truly blessed us all with your videos.weve come a long way Baby.

Your dad probably never imagined that his favorite gun would be seen by millions of people some day. That's pretty cool.

@MrMann-gt1eh

5 жыл бұрын

quinnjim I love you daddy.

@PaperCorpse

4 жыл бұрын

And then be my favorite pistol.

@keithwittman4741

3 жыл бұрын

Mine too.

@BlackWolf-kr7wo

3 жыл бұрын

Mine as well

@wilsampson922

2 жыл бұрын

@@PaperCorpse kkkkkkoko

That firework lasted longer than my last relationship

@bergolios

4 жыл бұрын

🤣

@jessecolvett6391

4 жыл бұрын

bro same 😂😂😂

@kyles280

4 жыл бұрын

Same here hahahahaha

@606outburst

4 жыл бұрын

: )))))

@topp_rocka

4 жыл бұрын

LMFAOOO

Hickok, you never cease to amaze us! myself and my 12 year old son will watch your videos for hours & then my son will "make" me take him to our private range where he tries to replicate some of the shots you do in your videos. He has become quite a good shot and most importantly he has learned to be a very safe shooter and can and does help field strip every firearm we shoot and cleans/lubes them. Anyways the purpose of this comment is to say thank you to you and John for the videos yall put out. They are educational, entertaining and even comedic at times. This addictive hobby we have, I now get to share with my son and had it not been for finding your KZread channel I seriously doubt my son would have taken such a liking to this expensive hobby!!! Stay safe. ..Life is very good

@hickok45

9 жыл бұрын

MrMd5555 Thanks. Glad we're passing along the addiction! :-)

@danielgott7152

9 жыл бұрын

hickok45 Yes, thank you for all the videos and radio shows! Who needs cable? John's Gun Culture Radio with co-hosts (all of them!) has been great too. Every thing that show covers has been conversations I've had with buddies the last few years too. John's perception on topics are so similar to my thoughts (I'm 27 years old). Glad you guys are supported. You guys are great and add a whole new dynamic to the hobby.

@graptharshammer8273

9 жыл бұрын

MrMd5555 "Private Range" ... SOOOOO JEALOUS!

@alwaysopen7970

9 жыл бұрын

Vincent Lok ahem....compound; that place is freakin' huge if he can shoot whatever he wants as he does.

@graptharshammer8273

9 жыл бұрын

one day ... one day ... I shall also have a compound!

I don't think hickock was expecting that fountain to burn for that long, lol. Great video.

@hickok45

9 жыл бұрын

***** Didn't really know. Main thing was, I was afraid it was going to be much bigger, and didn't know if it would maybe throw too many sparks back up on the shooting table or ignite straw. We didn't know if it would work out or not, but it was fine.

@hickok45

9 жыл бұрын

***** During the video, it occurred to me that I'd just blast it at some point, but I totally forget about it. After the video, I saw it still sitting there and made that comment to John about how I couldn't believe I forgot to shoot the dumb thing. That's the way it goes when there are no breaks or edit points. Whatever happens during the 15 to 25 minutes just happens, or doesn't happen. :-)

@bulajic32

9 жыл бұрын

hickok45 Can you please do video about your gun safes?????????????!!!!!!!!!!

@adrianvega5818

9 жыл бұрын

bulajic32 yes it,s a good idea

@MaxxCoyote

7 жыл бұрын

I was also expecting him to just turn around and shoot it hah.

When I grow up I want to be hickok45

@JunkfoodZombieGuns

9 жыл бұрын

Could be worse. :-)

@1023471965

9 жыл бұрын

Daniel Bateman >>You look like a regular person. Hickok45 is from Outer-Space.

@tjport1980

9 жыл бұрын

Daniel Bateman Hickok 45 has never grown up lol

@Menaceblue3

9 жыл бұрын

***** you make it sound like it's a bad thing. I wish I could be 6'0" at least, be old and still find a way to shoot as a hobby into my golden years.

@flyingbeagles8328

9 жыл бұрын

Given his previous lives as Dirty Harry, a buffalo hunter and circa 1850 birthdate, you'll have to be around a long time.

You know you're a good presenter when someone that can't do these things in their own country subscribes to enjoy the hobby and history behind firearms.

@80sDon

7 жыл бұрын

routari what country?

I love the teacher in him, as he does a review towards the end of the lesson. I retired last year, 07/31/21, from law enforcement and carried a Glock or a Sig Sauer for those years and just got back into revolers, mainly because of watching your videos. The .357 has some power, and now, since I'm not bound by an SOP, I can carry a .357 magnum, if I choose to do so. I thoroughly enjoy your videos.

You got your money's worth out of those fireworks.

@MrMann-gt1eh

5 жыл бұрын

Jay Dee my thoughts.

@WhoWouldWantThisName

5 жыл бұрын

This video could serve as an ad for that fireworks stand next year.

And to 80 more powerful years...

@KeyserSoze23

9 жыл бұрын

In 80 years time we will be using energy projection weapons.

@EbenezarGold

9 жыл бұрын

Keyser Söze I'll take one of those, but still be firing my revolvers and lever action Marlin, sighting from my cryogenically secured brain encapsulator module.

@charlesfrazier2908

9 жыл бұрын

Keyser Söze It would be so cool to have a nice little collection of phasers stashed away somewhere. But I can't imagine it ever really happen. Modern guns are quite effective in putting holes through things at a distance.

@chrisloUSA

9 жыл бұрын

Charles Frazier I think the biggest challenge with man portable, directed energy weapons is the power source. I have no doubts that they will be able to shrink DEW's down to the size of rifles by the end of the century, however I get a feeling the user will be carrying a really heavy backpack tethered to the weapon for power. Think of something out of the Ghostbusters, making a small but energy dense power storage device will be the biggest challenge IMO. I base that on the assumption that an "effective" weapon of this type will require dozens of Kilowatts to power such a weapon. I am not a Scientist or Engineer, so take my opinion with a grain of salt.

@fuckoff5078

9 жыл бұрын

Keyser Söze doubt it

Some love should be shown to .357 in lever-action. My Browning 92 is one of my favorite firearms. Out in the wild, having your revolver and your carbine chambered the same offers a certain level of convenience.

"it is the 80th..." *SPLAHDAHDAHPOPOPOPOPPAHPAH*"...give or take a..." *PAHPAHSPLAHPAHPAH*!

I just love a good 357 mag revolver...

@TheBoxingCannabyte

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing beats a good one that you are a solid shooter with, the GP100 has (currently) replaced my SIG SAUER 1911 scorpion .45acp and the amazing, absolutely brilliant HK USPc .45 (best compact .45 I've ever used and I've used a lot, i can't believe how accurate i am with it using double taps and a mozambique style shoot)

I don't want to come across as being morbid, but I read an article about the .357 magnum round years ago. Cadavers that had died of gunshot wounds were examined. It turned out that the .357 magnum round was the best round to terminate a humane. 88% one shot stop. A believe that a .357 magnum revolver is a great defensive weapon.

@humansvd3269

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, it really is. Why do you think it was so successful as a police cartridge?

@clarkcartwright2543

3 жыл бұрын

That’s why I pack one

Mr. Hickok 45 I have watched your videos since I lived on my ranch in Onion Creek, WA and until just today (Mon. Sept 21, 2020) in our new home in Battle Ground Wa. - some 20 years or so. On the ranch I shot many fine firearms. One I would like to tell you about my is my Smith & Wesson revolver, a MOD. 65-3 (.357/.38). I bought it at Pachmayr's gun shop in downtown Los Angeles some time in the early 1970s. The gunsmiths at Pachmyars re-worked the action in all respects. literally I spent many years shooting with family and friends on the ranch. Now at 81 I have sold most of my fire arms collection, yet have kept some favorites. This video and the guns you mention take me back to the ranch days and all the fun I and my friends and family had shooting. I'm 81 now. So. I have sold most of my collection and kept only my favorites. Your videos are friendly and knowledgeable; they make one feel very good. My best to you. "Life is good" ...Micha

So many comments about how we would’ve seen him in history books... he will be in history books, just be glad you were able to witness greatness.

You should have your own show on tv.

@hickok45

8 жыл бұрын

We HAVE our own show right here and on Full30. The beauty is, we're in total control of it. On TV we'd lose control.

@Fight2Survive

8 жыл бұрын

+hickok45 that's true can't argue or complain wth that:) keep up the amazing videos! You help me decide on my firearm purchase. Much love from Canada :)

@sumeetkhuddian

8 жыл бұрын

+hickok45 i m from india and i regulary watch your videos and show them to my friends etc. you are doing a great work sir.

@Moody012577

8 жыл бұрын

uneducated dummy you are.. the new world order owns the media.. there is no Jewish conspiracy.. I'm Jewish and a lover of the constitution and the bill of rights and you sir are a moron

@alhaqq258

8 жыл бұрын

Lev Nakhshunov Just because you are Jewish and love the bill of rights and have no connection to media does not mean Jew don't mainly constitute in the controlled media.

PS, love the new camera. HD was VERY noticeable on this video. I'm a regular viewer but this is the first video I have been able to tell a very clear difference. Keep up the great work - best gun channel on KZread.

@JButt-

9 жыл бұрын

Great comment, I feel the same way...very noticeable!

Hits the gong with a handgun, through thick smoke. The man is a legend.

When my grandfather died, I inherited his two S&W Model 19-3’s. One is a 4 inch and one is a 6 inch. The 6 inch is my carry gun with 158 grain hollow points.

You better be here for the 100th anniversary! I'll be very disappointed. Lol

That was the longest fountain firework I have ever seen!!!

My Taurus model 66 6 inch barrel with a blue finish & wooden grips was my first ever gun so the .357 holds a dear place in my heart.

Hickok45, After my Air Force discharge I got into Law Enforcement in Austin, Texas . I worked for Rollingwood, then was one of the original Texas State Capital Police and carried the Model 15 Combat Masterpiece which was the 38 S&W caliber little brother to your M19 Combat Magnum, as they were called then. I subsequently joined the Austin City PD. You addressed the 38/44s and hardly anyone I speak with nowadays has ever heard of them. Actually most of the Austin police officers at the time had been equipped with the beautiful nickel plated Model 27, but us lowly members of the 45th Austin PD academy class had about 40 of the venerable "retired" S&W N frame 38/44's soaking in barrels of Var sol and our task, over the course of the class, was to try to get them apart and then assemble our resurrected parts into the pistols we would carry and train with. We were issued the old "high velocity" Super Vel semi-wadcutter ammo to feed them. After graduation, the PD didn't have enough M27's to issue to us until sometime about 1971 when we were finally "upgraded" to carry that beautiful revolver. It was quite a status symbol and told everyone (other cops) that you'd made it to the "Bigs" and were no longer a "rookie" when you were seen sporting that piece. I was assigned to districts close to the old PD Range in SW Austin by Zilker Park and was able to drop by and practice several times a week and it was a lot of fun with that special firearm. I burned up thousands of rounds of "trustee" loaded wadcutters and even enjoyed the mandatory cleaning the inevitable and prodigious lead fouling. A friend of mine, Reeves Junket, was a Warrant Officer for the Texas DPS in charge of the DPS range and had been a competitive shooter of some renown back in the day. He'd known Elmer Keith but thought the best pistol that had ever been made was the Colt Python and he would regale me with stories of how wonderful they were compared with my Model 27. He would then feel obligated to demonstrate and commence to beat me like an stubborn mule with his well tuned personnel Python. I changed careers but still loved my Smith and regret to this day that I didn't travel back to Austin years later, when the Department began converting to semi autos, to try to buy one of those lovely old guns. I recently saw one of the new 27's you mentioned and there were several changes that didn't make it feel the same at all. Mainly with those wood grips. Anyway, thanks for the .357 anniversary video. Brought back a lot of mostly good memories.

Such a great video, brings back memories of learning to shoot with my dad's Ruger Security Six. That gun will always remain in my collection. Thanks for providing us with such great information and entertainment.

I have a S&W model 27 .357 magnum 6 1/2 " barrel passed down from my dad. I used to shoot it alot when I was a kid. I believe it dates around 1955, 56. I have checked it, but do not remember at the moment. Great revolver. I also have his S&W model 41 .22 match pistol with 8 3/8 " barrel. I believe it dates 1957. I have enjoyed your channel for years.

@hickok45

9 жыл бұрын

Michael McAfee Thanks. You have a real jewel there with that old Model 27, especially with the history of it and your dad.

@michaelmcatee149

9 жыл бұрын

hickok45 Yes I do. My dad's will be passed down to my son. As for all my other revolvers and semi's as well. If I had your shooting range I would be in absolute heaven.

LJK I likeked the 80 tribute of 357, I was in lawenforsement for 45 yrs and had 357 for 27 yrs then went to a 40, I still have my mod 19 and love it, so got a 357 rifle that I use for hunting and love it get my deer each yr. and have taken dogs at 221 yrds. I also reload and came up with A load that conagrafs out at 1625, and can be used in both the 19 & the rilfe, love it.

Finally bought my first .357 Mag in 2018. A 4 inch Stainless Taurus Tracker. Love it. Haven't gotten a deer with it yet, but it's on the list.

GP100 Match Champion is a sweet way to enjoy the .357 Magnum!

Fine channel Hickok45. You are a gem. Thank you.

Thank you Hickok45 for all you do for the shooting sports and educating those that follow us older farts.

The Mod. 19 was my first handgun back in 1989. I shoot it for many years intensive, before i got my first GLOCK. Gave it to my best friend a few years ago....

Hickok, you are awesome!! Thank you for what you do.

@richardrozier2644

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for the opportunity! Thanks so much for you to handle this and thought I would ask to see if you can get a good night's sleep and I will talk to you later today to see if I will be able to the office and I will get back to you on that one and the other one is a little more

Hickok45's videos are a fantastic contribution to those of us in the shooting community and anyone who wants to learn about firearms. I've shot a large variety of firearms for 30 years and am an NRA Certified Instructor. However, I always learn something from every one of Hickok45's videos!

Decades for sure Hickok45. I've been shooting my 357 since I was 10 years old and I'm 31. Thanks for another great video

Our elders are so full of wisdom and I seek the wisdom of my elders!

Well i learned something today, i always thought Patton carried a .45 peacemaker. Thank you hickok, i haved learned so much from you; you truly have a gift when it comes to teaching (I'm sure your former studants can attest to that) keep up the good work don't change a thing!!

@hickok45

9 жыл бұрын

Peter Mcphail Jr Thanks. He actually carried a Colt SAA, also. I think he carried both sometimes and then other times just one of them. Both have ivory handles and are beautiful guns.

@MrMann-gt1eh

5 жыл бұрын

Peter Mcphail Jr he carried the SAA first. He had a choice (as the officers did) of the new 1911s or the SAA and he chose the SAA. He believed and so do I, that a well place shot is what you need. The event that made the young officer famous was under the command of General Pershing in which he and his men were sent to Mexico to hunt down Pancho Villa. Their party came under fire and he killed a man charging him from horseback. This was the mark of a successful career for the young Lieutenant. American’s were and still are proud and I carry an SAA to this day having been in combat myself, the guy dropping bodies is the guy taking proper aim. I assure you.

@davidmuir7711

5 жыл бұрын

Fwiw, I once read that Patton carried a brace of Colt Woodsman .22LR's when he was stateside.

"I should've put something other than blanks in here" 😂😂😂😂 7:08

@TheBoxingCannabyte

4 жыл бұрын

I know hahaha....still, he usually rocks it, wanted to see more of my carry gun (the gp100, 1986 made and solid as hell)

Cant forget the iconic .357 the Colt Python , without doubt the most beautiful sought after .357

Way to go hicock45! Way to go America! Stay free my people, I love you All!

That Model 19 is the most beautiful 357 that he's got and it is also one of the most beautiful Revolvers ever made...That's not only an handgun but that baby is a piece of art!

@WhoWouldWantThisName

5 жыл бұрын

There are others I prefer but you're not wrong.

Oof, the liberty safe deal soured like milk

@rodneysnextchapter615

3 ай бұрын

I just got one but I'm changing the combination

@The-Host

3 ай бұрын

@@rodneysnextchapter615 is it electronic?

@rodneysnextchapter615

3 ай бұрын

@@The-Host dial lock

@rodneysnextchapter615

3 ай бұрын

@@The-Host I found out what they did 1 hrs after completing my purchase. I'm ordering the key to change the combination

@The-Host

3 ай бұрын

@@rodneysnextchapter615 ya that's a bummer. IDK much about which ones are affected. I just avoided the company as a whole after that. Hope it works out for ya tho!

recently bought a henry, iron, in 357. bought it for my granddaughter to hunt Michigan woods with. smooth shooting, no recoil. love it.

I love .357 .. had a Python as a Trooper and a Blackhawk as SASS, a Marlin .357 and now (thanks to Hickok45) I bought a Ruger .357(Match Champion) (a perfect revolver in every way .. perfection). Six rounds is more than enough. I had a rough start with speedloaders BUT got on to them and have 5 Safari and 2 of the other (like them both) .. can use anything from light .38 spcl to wham-bang .357 and they all handle GREAT. I love .357 Re-upped for SASS

I have a Ruger GP100. It is My favorite revolver.

@Frieza287

7 жыл бұрын

My dad has a 4 inch GP100 from the early 90s, it's a fantastic revolver. Built like a tank. Feels like you couldn't break it if you tried.

@fallenpatriot7917

7 жыл бұрын

I have one too. Such a great gun. Easy shooting and accurate.

@keefespencer2759

7 жыл бұрын

Glock 43 I want an sp 101 in a 4"

@ezequieldelaluz9629

7 жыл бұрын

That baby is going to be my first revolver purchase this video sealed the deal for me.

I love your channel! So much calmer and more well-rounded than all those "let's blow stuff up" channels. Thank you for the history lesson!

.357 magnum was the very first handgun that I bought when I turned 21. I was more excited about buying it than being able to legally drink!

Hickok, your prowess as a teacher shines in this video. I enjoy your history lessons as much as I enjoy watching you shoot. Thank you for taking the time to educate us all....young and old, rich and poor! As evidenced by the previous comments, most firearm enthusiasts enjoy talking about and learning about guns almost as much as shooting them. And it's certainly cheaper! Keep up the great work, sir. You are a credit to all gun owners!

That 1080p at 60fps, beautiful!

@FeatheringitBrother

9 жыл бұрын

Valoro85 He's always done fantastic camera work & I've informed him. Obviously not going to get a reply, but I give credit where it's due!

@banama1758

9 жыл бұрын

Sir Strange i wonder if its real 60 fps some youtubers double the frame rate in edit for some reason

@FeatheringitBrother

9 жыл бұрын

Octahedron You can easily distinguish the difference, definitely 60 frames.

This is probably my favorite video of yours and have watched it several times, I do love those 357s.

Wow, could you imagine having a collection of revolvers like that. It would be a dream come true.

For someone who clames to not know much, you were a Fountain of information in this Video, I have a Ruger 357 and love it. Be safe Brother. 🤙🏼🍺

Wonderful history lesson. You make me appreciate my Dan Wesson 4" so much more.

.357 is my favorite! Thanks for loading!

The Best Gun show on you tube . No Bullshit with Hickok , no needless bullshit about how good he is , just gets to the point and shows you. My fav , as well as all my hunting buddies. Well Done Sir !

I have a model 19 combat magnum 2 1/2 inch barrel .357 and it’s by far the best revolver I’ve ever touched. I now have crimson trace grips on it and it’s a terror !

Wow Hickok, such a great video! Thanks from everyone for taking your time to give us such an interesting history lesson. You were truly born to be a shooter and teacher. Could listen to your teachings all day.:) please try more videos like this in the future. Love ya man.

guns and fireworks. An explosive combo. Great vid Hickok!

this man fears nothing, most people would bolt away from one of those things out of fear but you just strolled out of the way like a champ!

My first handgun was a S&W 686 with a 6" barrel. Won it at a Pheasants Forever banquet when I was around 14. Now I own a bunch of handguns but the 686 is still one of my prize possessions.

Liberty safe is made so well even the FBI can access them.

@jacobseraphin685

3 ай бұрын

What they did was completely unconstitutional, I’m surprised they gave the code without a warrant.

Thank you for what you do. 357 is my fav.

I had never had a revolver until I finally bought a Ruger GP100 4". What a great gun and cartridge. I now have learned to love revolvers (even though I have way more semi-autos). The .357 is awesome.

Because of you Hickok I've read Bill Jordan's books, Elmer Keith's magazine articles, and all the other big names i can't think of. Thank you for that, those old guys taught me a lot. As you have.

Feel the same way about the Ruger Security-Six and its variants. Bought one during my search for a K frame, and it turned out I love it more than any Smith.

@ronalddunne3413

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was disappointed to discover that Ruger&Co deleted the Security-Six and Speed-Six while I was looking elsewhere back in the day.. They are somewhat hard to find around here, or I would have a used one.. Guys that got'em, keep'em, which says a lot about that series of revolvers. Will have to be content with my Snakes and Mod 28...

I love the 357 magnum versatile and powerful

@TheBoxingCannabyte

4 жыл бұрын

Abolutely, best one-shot-stopper for a carry pistol (unless you go Dirty Harry, lol)

My First was a Six inch Python and Finally added a Smith and Wesson model 27-2,six inch to go along with it !! Thank You Hickok45 for Shedding Light on this Beautiful Handgun. So Beautiful they are!

Can't get enough of your videos. I've been working my way through the years.

Great video (as usual)... It's my favorite cartridge too. The first centerfire handgun I bought over 40 years ago was a Ruger Security Six in .357. It's a great round for someone just starting out handloading.

You always make good videos, Hickok & John. Sometimes, you make exceptionally great ones. This is the latter. Thanks for the history & wheel gun love. God bless.

Fast forward to our ammo shortage in Feb. 2021 and I am drooling over those jars packed with .357/.38 rounds.

back in the 80s when I was a young teen, my dad bought a Ruger Super Blackhawk with a 7 inch barrel. Ever since then I have had a very affectionate place in my heart for the venerable .357 magnum .

i really like the 686.

I love the .357 Magnum to the point where I own 3 of them. Two 6" Colt Pythons from the early 1980s, and one 3" Colt King Cobra from 2019. Why 3? Well if you have to ask why at Python, you probably never shot one. Of the two, one has been slightly modified to PPC competition. The other I kept factory issue. However, they are not the best for carry use, so I got the King Cobra. While much the cometition shooting was with 38 wadcutters and did not need .357 power, I always had the option for "fun" shooting.

Today, I was shooting my Ruger Blackhawk in 357. Next to it on the table was the Henry Big Boy in 357,. The Dillon is setup for reloading and it is cranking the 357s out. What a fun cartridge to shoot. Like this video, it never gets old.

The cartridge I would subscribe to, if I was American (my country is strict with guns). =( The model 19 is my dream gun. You and your son really make me wish there was more of you guys where I'm from. You're so relaxed about it. It's for home defense and fun and I can really subscribe to that. You keep it in a safe place, you shoot it for fun. I like it. Keep up the good work men!

You are a very accurate revolver shooter! Very nice sir!

That 1080p 60 fps smooth like butter!

I just bought a beautiful 686 “USA Series.” I hope one day when I’m gone on my son picks it up and says “this was Dad’s gun, let’s shoot Dad’s gun!”

Thanks for telling a great story, Mr. Hickok! I'm celebrating the 85th anniversary of .357 Magnum with an S&W 627 V-Comp. Love it!

just got my GP 100 , and love it !

@TheBoxingCannabyte

4 жыл бұрын

Just got an old one (same year I was born, 1986) w/ adjustable sights and it shoots smoother than my buddies GP100 Sport or whatever it's called, also better than his dad's Wiley Clapp, probably from the polished trigger mine has? I dunno.

Watching this in 2023 and liberty safes aren't doing to hot lol. Love ur Chanel sir

That K frame Smith and Wesson model 19, 357 magnum is a beautiful pistol Hickok.

My favorite handgun is my S&W 586-4. I used it to qualify to be an NRA Certified Handgun Instructor some 20 years ago. I've fired thousands of rounds through it with no failures and no significant wear. It is a fantastic firearm. Although my normal carry is an H&K USP Compact in .40 S&W. The S&W is still my favorite handgun.

addicted to this channel

Sweet you mentioned my home state hahaha your channel is one of the best gun channels on KZread

My dad had a Dan Wesson (not S&W) chambered in .357 when I was a kid. It had interchangeable barrels for it. That thing was a SHOOTER. Of course, that was many years ago, and it's long gone, hopefully to someone who enjoyed shooting it as much as I did. Still love .357, though.

You can tell those fireworks were yelling America the Whole time Hickok was firing!

I recently started falling in love with revolvers, particularly smaller, shorter barrel .38/.357 (excuse me .36 cal.) revolvers :). I started learning my S&W model numbers yesterday and like Hickok said, I think I want my first to be a K frame 3" .357 mag.. I initially thought I wanted a J frame snubby in .38 spl. but then I realized I wanted a 3"bbl.. Then I realized I would like the option of using .357 mag. ammo too. Then I thought the K frame isn't all that much bigger. It would still be concealable. I thought I'd want adj. sights. Then I saw a fixed sight with the rear blacked out and the front ramp sight painted bright orange. Yeah, that's easy to pick up quickly too. You know this is turning into something of a journey, and a fun one at that. What I thought I wanted vs. what it turns out is more suited to me, it's a learning process, and one of self discovery more than of history, models and features. I still think the most practical and sensible choice in a carry pistol should be a Glock 19, objectively speaking and on paper, etc.. Something about guns though. They're kinda like cars or girls. Maybe you shouldn't want her, but somehow that seems to make her more enticing. The thing I should want just rather bores me these days, and it's not just because everybody's got one either. I love old guns from the middle of the 20th century. More elegant lines, shiny surfaces, and the nostalgia of the history and the heroes that carried them. I guess it's something like that. What was it Obi-Wan said? "A more elegant weapon, for a more civilized age". There's just a beauty there I don't see in the modern flat black boxes of today.

@ricochetey

5 жыл бұрын

I just got my CCW and got a K frame 7 shot performance center its a great gun forsure!

@WhoWouldWantThisName

5 жыл бұрын

@@ricochetey I haven't even carried a gun in a long time. Just getting out to a range to shoot is a pain, and expensive these days as well. If I was someone that could just go shooting often and enjoy a bunch of guns (looking at you Hickok) while staying conditioned to the one I carry, than I could easily justify owning everything that appeals to me. I feel that if I am going to have limited range/training time with my chosen carry gun, than I should just own the gun I'm going to carry and stay used to it. So from an entirely practical standpoint, I logically think I should just own and carry a Glock 19 and be done with it. On the other hand I'm one of those that actually LIKES guns and I want to really be happy with the one I choose, so I don't want a gun that I find to be ugly and uninspiring. Call it nostalgia, or even romanticism, whatever it may be, I find myself drawn to a stainless short barreled revolver these days, just like I used to feel about the 1911. So when I see the arguments for and against autos vs revolvers, or this model vs that, or this cartridge vs that, and the KZread community criticizing one another for each others choices I just think "have we completely forgotten that we can, and perhaps should, use what we LIKE?" and none of us need justify any of our choices to anyone. Now to anyone that does really LIKE the Glock family for more than it's practical qualities, hell maybe you even think it's sexy, that's great! I mean no offense and I envy you as this would be a very easy position to be in. Best of both worlds so to speak. Personally, I'm so sick of the "tacticool" spec ops commando wanabe everything needs to be flat black and covered in rails, blah, blah, blah you get the idea. Call it the culture of COD or whatever I am not a part of it and I even own AR's and such. They all have there place and I may end up getting a Glock one day. I do appreciate them as the tools they are. Unfortunately I just don't see them as more than that. On the other hand a model 66 with a nice grip is a thing of beauty to me. I need to get out to a range and rent some revolvers to see just how much I like them after firing them. I may feel differently then, lol. I shot a .44 Spl. large frame, sort bbl., revolver with stock grip way back in the `90s and hated the way that back strap treated my hand. I can't even imagine what a magnum would have been like. I love that a .357 gives me lots of options in ammo. If need be I can just use .38s exclusively, though the 9mm is more effective. I really don't want to load my revolver with 9mm though for, once again, impractical reasons, lol. I just don't want ammo not made for a gun of that design, and needing moon clips, etc.. Though I love the 9x19, I love it in autos. In a revolver I want revolver (rimmed) ammo. I strongly considered the 9mm version of the SP 101, and I may reconsider, but right now I'm leaning hard towards a 2.25" to 3" bbl. SP101 in .357. Ok I've ranted on here long enough for now. Sorry and thank you to anyone that bothered to read my article. :)

@WhoWouldWantThisName

5 жыл бұрын

@@ricochetey That is very cool. I'm sure it's in a good home. Should be a lot of fun.

Had a Colt Python .357, NICE gun!

@gabehook13

9 жыл бұрын

I've always wanted a Python. Too bad I'll probably never be able to get one due to price and rarity. But you never know, maybe I'll get lucky!

@Rotanderson

9 жыл бұрын

Yeah, when I sold it I didn't know it would get rare and hard to find at a reasonable price afterwards, ahhhh, honestly I do regret my desition!

@looseballs1966

9 жыл бұрын

Roman Tabora No kidding I once owned both a Python and an Anaconda the python was a 1968 model with 4 inch barrel and was still in like new shape when I sold it back in 1981 I believe was when I sold it, the anaconda was a 1995 model with the 8 inch barrel chambered in the less common 45 LC offering, both were awesome guns, I truely wish someone would have kicked me in the man parts for even cosidering selling either of them before I did, even though I did get a good price out of them, they were still somehow way better than what they build in recent times it seems--- especially that python---man was it a tack driver and sweet shooter, live and learn I guess.

@SuperSaltydog77

9 жыл бұрын

looseballs1966 When I was younger I used to sell some to buy some more, now , once I buy them they are mine to stay.

@looseballs1966

9 жыл бұрын

SuperSaltydog77 Yea me too.

Thank you Hickok for all the informational videos you and your son do on firearms. I absolutely love the old revolver videos you do! I’m a revolver guy just like yourself. 😊

That Model 13 is catching my eye. Who am I kidding? I grew up on revolvers they're all eye catchers!

Have been asked many times by people interested in building a emergency prep battery, what is the best cartridge and guns. I have searched many years for a better answer, but have never yet been able to top what I tell them every time: 357 Magnum revolvers and lever action rifles. The 357 Mag is not my favorite cartridge but I have to agree with Hickok45 that revolvers, and lever actions chambered in that caliber are the most versatile guns a person can own, hands down.

@MrMann-gt1eh

5 жыл бұрын

63DW89A why don’t you like .357? It was literally designed to kill a human sized target with its muscle mass and all. It’s a .30 caliber perfect for humans, with a lot of powder (speed kills).

S&W 686... Best handgun ever!

@tcmeiss

9 жыл бұрын

***** agreed. I have one with the 2.5" barrel. It's my little nail driver... :)

@scottbarber6694

9 жыл бұрын

***** Mine's a 686-3, 6" barrel. My first revolver in 1991 or so.

@thedude3117

9 жыл бұрын

***** Python.

@Jbird133

9 жыл бұрын

I got a 686-1 w/ 4" barrel. I love it!

@tangoalfa1970

9 жыл бұрын

That is a very nice looking gun.

Life is good with a classic 357 magnum revolver! The S&W model 686 or model 19 are both classic K frame revolvers. Beautiful pistols!

One of my favorite channels. Love your range and your knowledge.

That bottle had some great rolls for dodging.

I love my .357. Extremely accurate cartridge.

@squires9373

8 жыл бұрын

+mytmouse57 It's the perfect cartridge imo. Plenty of stopping power, but still low-ish recoil and accurate

@mytmouse57

8 жыл бұрын

Squires Indeed. I shoot well enough with my .357, I would feel comfortable hunting with it. And I'm far from the best shot with a handgun.

@spaceace5621

8 жыл бұрын

+mytmouse57 I'm a huge fan of the .357 as well. at one point I was thinking about going up to .44s but after I saw the cost/round... 357'll do just fine

@squires9373

8 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they're expensive and impractical.

I'm confident in saying, Hickok45 is one of the reasons for the resurgence in revolvers.

the 357 was my favourite revolver calibre. I don't like firing the .44 (fired very few rounds so my technique might not have been the best) as my wrist would complain afterwards but .357 was amazing and really nice to shoot. It has all the power you need and very controlable (Tauros 4 inch barrel). I think this is part of the reason why .357 is so popular. It is not expensive to feed (especially since you can shoot .38 from it) and you can shoot it all day and it packs a punch.