I already have a revolver, but this video makes me want another revolver.

@sigspearthumb2313

2 жыл бұрын

You can never have enough. Sooooo much fun.

@Just1American1966

2 жыл бұрын

I always say there are two reasons to buy a particular gun. 1) I don't have one. One would be cool. 2) I already have one. Another one would be cool.

@blatherskite9601

2 жыл бұрын

You can't have too many revolvers... !

@Bens359pete

2 жыл бұрын

Another 3-5 would be good too

@jamesw7072

2 жыл бұрын

Me too, I got a S&W snub nose 38 special but been thinking bout getting a heritage western style 22 revolver.

Reasons why i love wheel guns 1: they always work when you need them, never when you don't 2: they don't leave evidence behind 3: if you need more than 6 shots, you should have trained more 4: they never jam 5: doubles as a melee weapon in worst case scenarios 6: you pull a big revolver out and everyone notices it and knows you're not fu#@ing around

@redtra236

6 ай бұрын

I mean they do leave evidence but less. The bullets can be recovered and ballistics tested. If bullets from that gun have already been tested or if it's used in future crimes they link said gun to other crimes. Or if you were to be a suspect and they took the gun and tested it you'd probably wind up getting charged and convicted. Hopefully you aren't using a revolver in a way that this is a concern though lol

@MrMannyhw

2 ай бұрын

@@redtra236Buy a gun that can the discarded lol!

@jaketrat3725

2 ай бұрын

Will a 6 inch anaconda 44 mag be ok? Or better with 4 inch? For everyday concealed carry?

@Soothsayer-rs5nb

2 ай бұрын

#4 s/b #1

@RollingRigTraction

2 ай бұрын

​@@jaketrat3725shorter is definitely going to conceal easier, that's a big chunk of revolver either way. 4" will be plenty for the ranges encountered for most engagements. 6" will have more muzzle velocity and a better sight radius but it is more unwieldy. If it's used primarily as a truck gun instead of actual concealed carry I would definitely prefer a 6".

My favorite part about a revolver? They can be kept loaded indefinitely without any springs losing power or feeding problems

@vwr32jeep

Жыл бұрын

It’s the cycling of the spring that wears it out. Leaving it compressed or stretched out isn’t the issue ppl think it is.

@herbertsmagon5777

Жыл бұрын

good point

@zenjon7892

Жыл бұрын

​​​@@vwr32jeep no, it's the modules of elasticity of the spring material. You have to keep the spring under the yield point of the curve, otherwise they will irreparably deform

@vwr32jeep

Жыл бұрын

@@zenjon7892 That’s not the issue raised by the OP. It’s a misconception that keeping the magazine loaded will wear out the spring. Completely different than the yield point.

@vwr32jeep

Жыл бұрын

@@davidmack4185 No they don’t. Learning how to stay on target while pulling the hammer back each shot is slow, and definitely not for a “non gun person”… so the single action revolver would be unlikely. Going with a double action revolver, the trigger pull is 12-15 lbs… that’s around 3 times as much effort to fire the weapon. Again, not a good choice if you’re not going to get a lot of range time learning how to stay on target with that much trigger pull. The “non gun person” is still better off with a semi automatic and the occasional range trip. Much easier to stay on target and reloading is a breeze.

A revolver is like my grandpa. He has been around for a long time, he is always ready to shoot and, as a sixshooter, he doesn't talk too much. Greetings from Germany!

@MrMannyhw

2 ай бұрын

Germany have strict gun laws. No guns for us lol 😆

My first handgun was/is (still have it) a .357 Ruger Blackhawk. Originally it was my fathers during Vietnam (My mom bought it for him from the factory, she lived 15 mins from it) and I inherited it later on in life. It's one of those guns that i'll never part with.

@josephkearney1818

2 жыл бұрын

I personally love wheel guns I was raised on them.i cut my shooting teeth with them and 1911's. when i became a law enforcement officer in the 70's i was issued a 6 shot bull barrel smith &wesson 38 cal. my off duty was a 5 shot chiefs special . as part of my rotation today is a 5 shot 642 357 magnum or my 8 shot 357 night guard. never once was there a failure due to gun malfunction. they simply are work horses. thanks for the video.God bless America. be safe ,carry your weapon ,use good judgment and take care of each other ,we are each others KEEPER.

@robg2494

2 жыл бұрын

My first handgun was a .357 Ruger Blackhawk 6-1/2" barrel. Purchased in 1982. Great gun ,very accurate.

@elijahparker7655

2 жыл бұрын

Mine is a Colt Trooper Mk. iii .357 Magnum, blued steel and 4" barrel. Discontinued in 1983.

@ronniebentley5847

2 жыл бұрын

i inherited my father in laws ruger 357 when he passed away. it will definitely be inherited by my daughter when im gone.

@philholt6405

2 жыл бұрын

Have had s&w mod 19 combat magnum 357 since 1973. Works every time. Perfect carry piece with 2.5 barrel and accurate if you know how to shoot.

There's an elegance and old-world beauty to a revolver. And, as a plus, they still make a helluva self- defense weapon.

@DanUtley

2 жыл бұрын

I’m certainly not volunteering to get hit with a .357 magnum ever lol

@slick3129

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanUtley The intimidation factor from my 7" Blackhawk in 45LC/45ACP cannot be denied. Somehow a 1911 just doesn't have the same visual impact.

@bureaucratbayonet

2 жыл бұрын

@@slick3129 45 lc is such a smooth shooter out of a nice chunky revolver

@chriskirsten8221

2 жыл бұрын

@@DanUtley my next firearm! Cant wait to get it

@danc3693

Жыл бұрын

Yes, they do shoot bullets 😆

I learned to shoot a handgun on the revolver, (about the time Sputnik was launched) and although I qualified expert with the .45 in the Navy, I still prefer the wheelgun. The brass is a little more forgiving for reloading, and they are just more dependable in a greater variety of situations. Single action is without doubt the way to learn, because it ingrains in your mind that each shot is a separate entity. No such thing as a double tap. There is only one shot followed closely by another. But the real reason i prefer them is probably because I am an old fart.

@wehrewulf

2 жыл бұрын

You are not an old fart by accident...

@CaptVanO

Жыл бұрын

Better to be an old fart than a stale fart!! (Here I am, 66 yrs old). I learned how to shoot pistols on a Colt SAA .45LC caliber.

@andrewcross8244

Жыл бұрын

Same. My Navy sidearm was a Beretta M9. I shot sharpshooter but didn’t like the firearm. At all. I am and will always be a revolver man.

@noseriouslyimserious4073

Жыл бұрын

I’m 28, and shot my first gun last weekend. Went shooting again today. I even got to try out a legit fully automatic rifle, thanks to my dads buddy being a cop with a license for it. Out of everything I’ve tried, NOTHING felt as satisfying as shooting a 357 Magnum.

@HighFalutinTootin

Жыл бұрын

Revolvers are cool pistols never out of style

I have several different pistols and long arms, but the gun in my nightstand is a 4” barrel .357 magnum GP 100 Ruger revolver. If someone breaks into my home at 3 am in the morning, that is the gun I am betting my life on. It was accurate right out of the box, reliable, and sure to kill the bad guys dead.

I don't need a revolver. I want it. My wants outweigh my needs.

I’m a survival situation, if you break an arm or wrist, racking a slide on a semi auto could be extremely difficult one handed. A revolver can be opened and loaded one handed, also a semi auto without a mag is a single shot pistol , with a revolver you will always have six 😊

@heroinmom153

Жыл бұрын

Never have to worry about stovepipes, failure to feed, jams, etc... When your life counts on it, you can count on a revolver.

@ransomdekafenya2584

Жыл бұрын

I was going to offer my own comment but you got it. Single handed operation is a huge blessing.

@RichDaRebel22

Жыл бұрын

I read this in the voice of that Detroit Urban Survival or whatever its called🤣

@cosmichef75

Жыл бұрын

Or 8

@DL-ij7tf

Жыл бұрын

The techniques for dealing with a semi auto handgun with one hand are superior than revolvers. Especially if the slide locks back all you have to do is put the gun in the crook of your bad arm (or set the gun down), put a mag in with your good arm, grab it, and release the slide stop. Or you can rack the slide on your belt or shoe or wall or something. People train this and can do it about as fast as a two handed reload. Unloading and reloading a revolver one handed takes far far longer (where do you hold the gun and where are your cartridges?) and you get 5-8 rounds whereas one successful mag change on an autoloader is worth 2-3 reloads of a revolver making it vastly faster from a round count standpoint.

I became a LEO in 1970, fresh out of the Army and 1911 carry, and had to buy my own pistol. Department rules were 4 inch, 38 or 357 and major brands. I bought a S&W Model 28 with brush chrome finish for $62 (Model 19's were $94) and I carried it until 1979 when the Department went to S&W 64. I shot on the pistol team and used the 28. I was not happy when the Department got the auto loader bug and bought Glock 19's for issue. I still love my 28 and shoot it every chance I get, it is like an old friend, reliable, accurate and fits my hand. I love this video.

Another unsung benefit for the revolver user: Your brass can be right there, in your hand or on the table in front of you. The cases need not be lost; they’re easily retrieved and available for another reload and another swipe at glory.

@SkepticTalk

7 ай бұрын

This! Especially in the winter at my outdoor range, semi-automatics are a sure way to lose any and all brass. This makes practicing cheaper too as even rounds like 10mm auto these days have revolvers and factory ammos is expensive or at least it can be compared to reloading.

@jamesellsworth9673

Ай бұрын

Since it is good practice to pick up your brass whether on a range or in the field, the revolver makes things that much easier.

I am a simple man. I see revolver, I like.

@KGDRAWROF

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, you are simple.

@gene4094

Жыл бұрын

@@KGDRAWROF yes, a pistol is mainly used to kill our fellow humans.

@milocabral7428

Жыл бұрын

I am a simple man, I See a Revolver I eat it.

@luksuto

Жыл бұрын

same

@frederickbrock2740

Жыл бұрын

I hear you brother I hear

To misquote a different channel, “being upset at the obsolete functions of a revolver is like being upset at a typewriter for not being MS Office”.

Revolvers are great in backcountry situations. All in one package, no magazines to lose, powerful, and tolerant of neglect.

@stever8776

6 күн бұрын

Many but not every semiautomatic will not fire without their magazine. But on the other hand people remove the magazine and think the gun is empty or will not fire. With tragic results.

The ability to use snakeshot/shellshot, is another fantastic reason to have a revolver.

I started shooting in the 1960's, and with the exception of 1911s and a couple .25 ACP backup guns, nearly every handgun I shot before the mid 80's was a revolver. I'm as accurate with my 686 as with any of my auto loaders. More accurate shooting single action. And revolvers are just beautiful.

@SoccerVJ2011

2 жыл бұрын

Revolvers generally have high bore axis, very low capacity, and are far less modular. They’re fun, but autoloaders are much better.

@richardshippful

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 686-7 7", and 686-7 4" I really like the 7", but love the 4". Beautiful, accurate, robust.

@bannedbycommieyoutube5time920

2 жыл бұрын

@@SoccerVJ2011 while everything you said is true, there are also benefits: 1. No magazine related issues, which are the number one cause of malfunctions in semi autos 2. Big bore power like 44 magnum, 500 S&W, among others that you simply cannot get in an auto loader 3. Get yourself a basic blued S&W revolver made in the 70’s or older and see how beautiful the finish is. Then take off the side plate and see the work of art that are the internals. Very few semi autos can compare, and none can at that price point 4. Easier manual of arms for inexperienced shooters 5. If one compares the double action trigger on a S&W revolver (Ruger too from what I hear, but I don’t have enough experience to opine) to a double action on a comparably priced double/single action revolver, the double action is much smoother and doesn’t stack like semi-autos do. Same thing with the single action trigger when comparing to semi autos. 6. Ability to use a wider range of ammunition without running into jams. Keep in mind I don’t carry a revolver and I only have 3 of them in my collection, so I’m not a revolver fanboy. I just see their benefits.

@romeolima5339

2 жыл бұрын

@@SoccerVJ2011 RULES TO LIVE BY All handguns ( in handgun calibers ) serve ONLY ONE PURPOSE!!!! That purpose is to BREAK CONTACT● Capacity is an offensive reasoning. *Study handgun caliber bullet wound statistics.* To high a capacity in handgun calibers leads to staying to long. Hand guns are for retreating. Retreating to a offensive high capacity rifle caliber pistol. (★The best defense is a good offense. A rifle caliber, high capacity pistol is your best firearms defense.★), but it's hard to conceld carry rifle caliber pistols. Rule #1 Keep a rifle caliber pistol as close to you as you legally can. #2 If you are forced to use pistol caliber firearms? Plan your retreat before presentation. (Retreat to a rifle caliber high capacity pistol.) Communicate to law enforcement ASAP after any presentation of personal firearms defense. ★I SAY AR-15 PISTOL BECAUSE MICHIGAN DOESN'T HAVE A CCW LIC. LAW. THEY HAVE A CPL CONCEALD PISTOL LIC. AND IN MICHIGAN INSIDE A VEHICLE IS CONSIDERED CONCEALED. SO A TRUCK GUN CAN ONLY BE A PISTOL WITH A VALID CPL.★ THE REVOLVER is truly a semi-auto pistol. A " sem-auto" is really a one chamber single shot. Consider a first round dud or an empty chamber. Yep, one chamber single shot fail. Slap Jack and rack. BUUUUT with a five chamber revolver, no problem semi-automatically pull the trigger again, rolling in and sending a fresh one. That is why I carry a revolver. I shot a lot of IDPA matches and have personally witnessed many first round fails. Empty chambers, out of battery, dud rounds ect ect. Revolvers are the only intuitive semi-autos in the world. If the firearm fails to fire,? You just pull the trigger again to fix it automatically. NO ORHER FIREARM CAN DO THAT●

@SoccerVJ2011

2 жыл бұрын

Revolvers are not necessarily more reliable kzread.info/dash/bejne/p5eX0cahmKmaj8o.html

You are the only guy who gets to the point as soon as you open your post no bullshit no advertisement no nothing you just speak on the title of the post great job I watch every video you put on and they are great good demonstration and you have a lovely wife great personality.

I always have my S&W 642 at the gas pump with just my hand in my pocket looking calm and relaxed.. Makes me feel absolutely safe that I'm ready to go instantly if I have to.

@haywoodyoudome

Жыл бұрын

Maybe you should think about not getting gas in the ghetto.

I’m a revolver shooter all the way. I’m also a reloader. I don’t like looking for brass on the ground.😎 Great channel 👍

@johnswoodgadgets9819

Жыл бұрын

No ambiguity on that reload brass either. It either chambers in the revolver every time, or not at all. Either way it is before you shoot, not during. I have seen reloads in 9 mm that meet the measurement perfectly and still jam in a semi. Never an issue with the revolver.

1:52 easy to use 4:53 good for CQB 6:35 accepts many ammo types 8:02 legal in every state 8:51 improving your shooting skills 10:28 **Bonus** from Clint Smith: knowledge of different operating systems

@cbenson196

2 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah thanks

@roberttaylor6030

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, but here's my list. 1) power 2) power 3) great for a re-loader because you never lose the cases 4) power & accuracy 5) heavier bullets traveling faster

@geronimo67

Жыл бұрын

@@roberttaylor6030 My reasoning is #3.

@roberttaylor6030

Жыл бұрын

@@geronimo67 Yeah I started reloading because I bought a 44 special. Even years ago 44 special was really expensive. Now I reload, many of the common pistol calibers.~ .380, 9mm, 40, 10mm, 45acp. 38sp, .357, 45 colt, 41mag, 44 special, 44mag, and 500mag. Sadly the only rifle I reload is 223.

@HighFalutinTootin

Жыл бұрын

Revolvers are very versatile pistols with a variety of options and features i❤revolvers🤠

I find that the more curved, more rounded grip of a revolver conceals better. The curved handle coming off the rounded cylinder cants into the body and carries more comfortably and prints less. I find this especially true for the appendix carry configuration.

loading and shooting single actions is an art of it's own, good to see you shooting some! Also, 6:45, in addition to different ammo strengths thru revolvers, you can use any bullet shape, without having to worry about the feeding cycle and bullet nose/feed ramp geometry

@scotchnstogies5618

Жыл бұрын

We got the same first name and last name initial. 👍🏻

I think of shooting a revolver like driving a old car. It’s requires more engagement from the operator. I find it more fun to shoot like how a old car is more fun to drive, however like a old car it may not be ideal for every person in daily use.

@BalrogUdun

2 жыл бұрын

I’d disagree the Revolver is for the guy who doesn’t have the time for everyday upkeep. I carry a revolver daily and doesn’t require nearly as much cleaning or care as a typical semiautomatic and I personally find it much easier to adapt to when you don’t have time or resources to train regularly. No slight to semiautomatics I love my Walther but I’ve always been more comfortable carrying my GP-100.

@elmerfudd5925

2 жыл бұрын

@@BalrogUdun I'm all about the gp100. Very hard to beat.

@BalrogUdun

2 жыл бұрын

@@elmerfudd5925 odd I thought you were a double barrel shotgun kinda guy?

@elmerfudd5925

2 жыл бұрын

@@BalrogUdun lol. I could see how you could make that assumption.

@jacobivy2854

2 жыл бұрын

@@BalrogUdun Is this a real comment? My main EDC rotation is a Glock 45 MOS, Glock 19X, and Shadow Systems MR920 Elite. I have more, but those three are my main daily drivers. I usually only oil them every 500-800 rounds and actually clean them every 1200-1500 rounds. I’ve never had a single hiccup out of them. I don’t own a single revolver that would ever tolerate that kind of duty use and cleaning cycle, and I own quite a few of them. I love my SP101 for CC in areas where I can’t carry my Glock, but if I had to choose only one, it’d be one of my Glocks/Glock clones or one of my CZs.

Speed loaders work very well. When I joined the Sheriffs Department we used revolvers. You can get very fast reloading with speed loaders and stay in the fight. And you’re right, you can fire them up close and through clothing without malfunctioning. Good video

@Maltese280zx

2 жыл бұрын

Diversity is good. Probably improbable, but maybe a piece of cloth could get in the way of the hammer on the revolver. I own a .357 mag by the way.

@lemmingfiftyone

2 жыл бұрын

@@Maltese280zx exposed hammers can snag, yes. But there are many shrouded/concealed hammer revolvers.

@chrisbohanon403

2 жыл бұрын

Won't a speed loader blow a lung out of the body??? Why would anyone need such a high capacity speed loader???? My God!! Don't you Care about children??? Bann! Bann! Bann!! You know that back in the 17 hundreds they had slow flintlock loaders!!!! Why would anyone need a speed reload!!! My God!!! Save the children!!!! You racist!!!!

@mikeblast7507

2 жыл бұрын

I like the speedloaders, but they're bulky. I use speed strips. Yeah, they're slower but easier to carry.

@redtra236

6 ай бұрын

@@Maltese280zx For concealed carry yeah but not very likely to snag when a deputy is drawing from a gun belt

I inherited 2 revolvers from my late husband and have applied for my CC permit...at first I really couldn't handle the SW Airweight...the recoil was awful..but I got Hogue grips and now it is easy to handle and I just love this little guy. I target practice every week because I want to someday have the Airweight as my carry gun ..if I ever get up my nerve to do that...but between this one and my Rossi .38 special, I think I won't need to invest in a 9mm! Thanks for the tutorial.

@Defender78

7 ай бұрын

im sorry to hear aBOUT youre husband, he's got my vote as a fellow wheelgun guy. What kind of Airweight did you receive from him?

@steelgila

5 ай бұрын

Welcome to the family of us crazy wheel gun aficianados!

@davidowens1424

4 ай бұрын

The best weapon is the one you train with. Blessings.

@NancyKrebs

4 ай бұрын

It is a 642 says CTG on the barrel, made in the USA, also has 122 engraved inside the inner chamber area. I put Hogue grips on it because the recoil just about took my hand off. But NOW so easy to shoot. It has no key lock (thank God), so it is a pretty little firearm that is so accurate.

I bought a Taurus 856 with the idea of learning how to use a revolver, getting comfortable shooting it, and then selling it. It’s now my go to for concealed carry and as a bedside gun. Considering all my semi autos have jammed at least once, the revolver gives me the most peace of mind. The look of it has also grown on me a good deal

@MarkA6

Ай бұрын

Steel or Ultralight? Want the steel version of the 856, but heard too heavy, especially for concealed carry

@Frank7489

Ай бұрын

@@MarkA6 tbh I’m not sure but it was the cheaper one so I’m assuming it’s not steel

The first handgun I ever fired was my Dad's S&W Model 19 he carried during his LE career. He is now gone & I have BOTH of his model 19s. LOVE those things!

Obsolete? In general, yes, but even an obsolete weapon has its applications, and it's far better than nothing. A squadron of P47s is obsolete, too...but you still don't want to be strafed by them.

@ftdefiance1

2 жыл бұрын

When I hear the revolver is "obsolescent" my immediate question is what do you see as the reasons an auto are superior. Then I ask in your situation why does it matter. Capacity might matter to a highway patrolman but to me as a citizen? I can't find many reports where it matters for a suburban guy. Reliability under extreme circumstances ok but I live in the desert and don't anticipate river crossings. Some argue that autos are easier to conceal. That's true I think of duty size guns (most of the time) but not true with pocket carry. I own many Auto and carry them while traveling Arizona's highways and back roads however the weapon in my pocket and In my"dresser drawer" will be a revolver.

@Life_Is_Torture0000

2 жыл бұрын

@@ftdefiance1 I would agree that it depends on the circumstances whether it would be fair to call a weapon obsolete.

@wehrewulf

2 жыл бұрын

Therefore...They are not obsolete. Long-standing, or old is not synonymous with obsolete. They are still produced, and used.

@Josh47147

2 жыл бұрын

Are you an idiot?! The only thing a pistol has over a double action revolver is cartridge count, that's it! Don't even say faster reloading times, because that's subjective depending upon how much you practice with what you shoot. If you're curious what all a revolver does, see my original comment to the video itself.

@sammyg4806

2 жыл бұрын

@@ftdefiance1 in a urban area, at least where I live, armed criminals come in packs of 2s and 3s. Capacity is king. That would be the only reason why I wouldn’t carry one as opposed to my 17+ CCW.

In my neck of the woods, local TV news report it three guns flakes. One was from car to car another one washroom car to sidewalk walker, and one wash from one side of the street to the other side of the street. So in these three gunfights distances ranged from about 50 feet to about 5 yards. That was on recent news. Therefore, you never know at what distance a gunfight will take place so you must be ready for all distances. I have a snubby and I am pretty good with that at 10 yards. that’s 30 feet beyond that help I’m a fast runner. Oh I love your videos.

My favorite in the collection is still my S&W .357 686 Plus. 4" . Hands down the favorite and most trusted.

@davidstern3816

4 ай бұрын

My favorite also!

Those of us that learned on revolvers I think have more "sight alignment trigger press" ability. Exactly what you said about dry fire. If you can maintain your sight picture through the double action trigger stroke, semiautomatic is cake.

@markmcdonald5711

2 жыл бұрын

It's like learning how to play guitar, start out wirh an acoustic with heavy strings, learn some basic chords and then move on to an electric guitar.

FUN ! got back into wheel guns last year after many decades, and had forgotten how much fun they are to shoot.

Started my family with Rough Rider single action 22. Best learning situation in my opinion. The loading and unloading is slow & easy to learn plus develops dexterity. The single action allows focus on safely pointing when bringing weapon into action. Low recoil makes the learning experience pleasant and alleviates recoil anticipation. I still carry a revolver, my family all carry automatics yet have revolvers and/or shotguns next to the bed.

@riverwalker2173

7 ай бұрын

Like Ayoob reiterates," tailor the tool to the task ".

I think for me, it goes back to me shooting with my dad. The first handgun I ever shot was his revolver. I think it's funny and pretty cool now that I'm a dad, my son is wanting a revolver of his own ;) Never thought he'd get into this stuff like me, but here he is.

When it comes to actual firing the weapon. I found that with a semi auto most folks like to spray and pray. With a revolver they aim and place the shot. Better yet a revolver will not stove pipe on you. The saddest day for me was when the department switched us from S&W Model 19's to Semi autos. I stayed with my S&W model 66 as long as I could. Guess I'm prehistoric since I was raised on revolvers , single & double action ones.

I grew up with revolvers (telling my age I guess lol). I don't think they'll ever be obsolete. Firearms trends come and go, like everything, but revolvers have a proven 180 yr old track record for good reason.

You should have mentioned dirty Harry and the 44 magnum Smith & Wesson. Cool pistols!

One other major advantage to a revolver - if you are small, get attacked and the only shot you could possibly take is one where the muzzle is pressed into the attacker's body, a revolver will always work - a semiauto may go out of battery and not fire.

@Brian-ee1gx

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, but with the revolver, if they manage to stick their finger behind the trigger, or get a firm grip on the cylinder, it may not fire either. I don't see a revolver being any better than a semi-auto in that scenario.

@redtra236

6 ай бұрын

@@Brian-ee1gx Not following that sorry the comment was that you can fire a revolver when pressed in to something and usually it will make an automatic misfire from being knocked out of battery. If it's something like a P38 for example without a browning style slide it will still fire though.

The tip about revolver dry practice is real. Keeping the sight steady during the long double action pull takes work and it has helped me shoot my semiautomatic better.

@tylerwill5250

2 жыл бұрын

Get you some Snap caps :)

@ThePoorBoy

2 жыл бұрын

I am a big fan of dry firing with a DA revolver to develop trigger pull! There's a reason why Jerry Miculek is Jerry Miculek!

I started shooting a revolver in 1965 and went to an automatic and 1980 and got extremely tired of having to clear malfunctions and realized that in a combat situation I didn't want to clear malfunction. So I went back and started shooting revolvers again and I enjoy it very much. I have never had a malfunction with my Ruger revolvers.

I love revolvers for many reasons. The first two of which are reasons a new shooter or an experienced shooter will like. 1) It will not jam when it's dirty like an automatic is prone to do. 2) When finally getting around to cleaning one, it's very easy to do. No need to disassemble it. Finally, a revolver is not picky about the quality of ammunition it will fire. Cheap, expensive, doesn't matter.

Dude your enthusiasm for Revolvers is inspiring, going to check into this, like the dry fire practice idea

You’ve just convinced me to carry my 38 Special more often.

Started shooting in the early 70's and competed in AZ Combat Pistol League back then. Later carried one for duty and off duty before the Dept allowed semi autos. I still have revolvers and feel very comfortable with one.

A revolver advantage you didn't mention: A revolver with a standard length barrel has the center of balance > forward < of the grip. This provides positive stability by reducing muzzle flip when fired. Every semi-auto pistol I've seen has the center of balance in (or very close to) the grip. This is neutral stability, and does not resist muzzle flip when fired.

@PetuniaIii-pd1ww

Жыл бұрын

The notable exception are the NAA revolvers...amazingly, even .22 short will cause the muzzle to flip...we own a .22lr anyway, because it can go anywhere...

@pendragonshall

11 ай бұрын

That is a fact

I recently picked up the Rock Island M200 .38 Special revolver because of the price and the fact that I didn't own a double action revolver. I've only had 100 rounds through it but it's been rather eye-opening. I think I'm going to have fun with it. Plus it could become my winter carry gun.

My first gun was a 38 special Taurus 82 4". I chose it because i had no experience with guns but seemed to me it was idiot proof. I bought ammo took it to the range and practiced until i got good with it. For me, that revolver was the gateway to learning to love all kinds of firearms. The more non-criminals carry, the better off we all are. Don't underestimate the benefit of a simple platform to a new shooter!

@Josh47147

2 жыл бұрын

"So hold on loosely, but don't let go. If you cling too tightly, you're gonna lose control". -38 Special

@toddjohnson271

2 жыл бұрын

I recommend it as a first pistol....perfect.

@emello4you

2 жыл бұрын

@@Josh47147 Your baby needs someone to believe in! And a whole lotta space to breathe in! It's so damn easy, when your feelings are such. To overprotect her, to love her too much!! And my mind goes back to a girl I left some years ago (Who told me)! 🎸

5 Reasons You Need to Subscribe to the Honest Outlaw 1. He shoots like a beast 2. He has a broad and deep well of personal experience and information on guns you likely want to own and shoot via rounds-down-range testing 3. He is both sensible and funny but not too so either way (Overly technical or a laugh troll) appreciating any firearm that meets and exceeds it's primary objective: functionality. So he's neither a corporate schill or shameless fanboy* All around he's just a straight shooter 😉 4. He constantly puts out new, high-quality content. 5. Lastly (but not leastly - there's a short joke in there somewhere) he has the funniest and most adorable production (camera, etc) crew on KZread aka Mrs Outlaw. * edit And he supports local charity and recycles. Yes, I can count.

Excellent firearms never become obsolete

My first Duty gun was a S&W model 10-6 .38 special. I still have it today. As I've gotten older arthritis has affected my hands making using an auto difficult at times. I find myself carrying a .39 +p or .357 magnum revolver most of the time.

Love that you mentioned Paul Harrell. Great content. People who discuss firearms with me typically know that I am the “revolver guy” because I love the different styles of action from single or single-double to the different ways that they reload. There is a lot to be said for the mechanical simplicity of a firearm. One example of this is the Cricket .22, a bolt action, manually cocked firearm without a magazine. Practically nothing can go wrong with this, which makes it a great survival gun if you needed one. The same thing is true for revolvers.

@raysova7666

2 жыл бұрын

Or a CHIAPPA Single shot break open rifle in .17 cal. , .22 cal. , or .22 mag.

@Lordofthepoors

2 жыл бұрын

Revolvers are very complex guns. A simple auto loader is much easier to maintain and repair in a SHTF scenario

@velocitywolf2431

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lordofthepoors a double action I’d agree with but a single is fairly simple, especially if you know what shape the parts should be

@Lordofthepoors

2 жыл бұрын

@@velocitywolf2431 yes but single action revolvers are still rather complicated to work on and not very competitive for self defense

The 4” GP100 is currently my favorite firearm. I’ve swapped out the front sight once and the interior springs twice to get the right feel. It’s a joy at the range.

@noahnelson5381

2 жыл бұрын

Just got My first gun that I myself bought and it's a ruger gp100 5inch barrel and I'm in love with it.

@Chris_the_Dingo

2 жыл бұрын

I just recently got a 4" GP100. It's a beast, for sure...well-balanced, rugged, powerful. The trigger (imo) is smooth as butter as is, but your mileage may vary depending on what you're used to.

@PerceptionVsReality333

2 жыл бұрын

I have the 6" stainless version & it's my favorite.

@davidb9323

2 жыл бұрын

What are the interior springs ?

@brianahrens8591

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidb9323 For the trigger and hammer.

I continue to grow and learn as I push 60. Thank you for this video. I have dozens of pistols and rifles. But seeing videos like this reinforces what I knew decades ago - a solid six shooter will never let you down. ❤️

My first weapon was a Blackhawk .357 from my soon to be wife. Good gun and a good woman. Still got the gun, lost the other.

@dravxn999

3 ай бұрын

ouch

@robertg3592

Ай бұрын

You got the better one ill bet.

As you said, dry fire is very useful for aiming practice and to run in the mechanics of a new gun. Also to build muscles in your trigger fingers. If you have a rimfire revolver, you might want to load snap caps as some guns are damaged by repeated dry firing. I dry fire DA/SA semi auto pistols too for the same reasons.

First, I just think revolvers are such classy guns. Their historical significance as defensive weapons is very significant and often gets forgotten. Second, they're addictive. Especially single actions. I bought a heritage .22 just because it was cheap and immediately thought "I need more of these in my life!"

@emotown1

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, revolvers have a strong history as offensive weapons, too. Sidearms still issued to soldiers today.

I own several different guns for several different reasons, but I have always maintained 2 revolvers in my collection. One is a J frame .38, the other is 586 .357 with a 4 inch barrel. Sometimes when it's really hot out and I can't where a lot of cover garments or I'm just heading out to get the mail or bring in the trash cans and don't feel like strapping on something bigger, the J frame slides into a shorts pocket. That way I at least have something. The 586 is a nightstand gun for me because it's very simple. If I get woken up in the middle of the night and it's go time, I may not be in a particularly alert state of mind. I don't want to have to think about making sure there's a round in the chamber or a magazine is fully seated or a safety lever has been flipped off. I want something that I can point and click, at least until I can wake up and get to something with more ammo, like an AR or a shotgun. Revolvers work. They aren't the best for everything, but they're not the worst for anything either. They have a place and in that place, they can really shine.

Can’t play Russian roulette with a semi automatic

you guys are my favorite "gun couple". It's awesome to see how far your wife has come with shooting over the years. Very accurate shooter, very humble, and honest. Your reviews are great, and the content is always top notch. Thanks

@carlperry5932

Жыл бұрын

I like the nostalgia ! Plus they are fun

Man, you forgot the best reason. They're just really nice to shoot. I got my hands on a colt python last week, and it just felt so nice to hold. The trigger was fantastic. It just felt great

@elijahparker7655

2 жыл бұрын

I have my old Colt Trooper Mk iii 357Mag 4" barrel. The Colt just performs.

Can’t get enough of them have well over 20, everything from 17HMR to 500S&W, single, double, blued, stainless, cheap, expensive, and always have one on the short list. 👍

@mustangtonto5862

2 жыл бұрын

You da man!

@wehrewulf

2 жыл бұрын

cheap*

@perindne

2 жыл бұрын

@@wehrewulf Not cheap. A S&W 500 costs a very pretty penny.

@BrassJeep

2 жыл бұрын

@@wehrewulf thanks, missed that!

@Gaviid

2 жыл бұрын

Over 20? You need serious help.

Revolvers are good for older people because the slide can actually become difficult to operate for someone with arthritis and/or a weakened grip. I haven’t reached that stage yet but as I get older the more I’m drawn to a revolver. When I was a young guy I owned five semis and one revolver. Now I own four revolvers and two semis. I much prefer to ccw my sub-compact 38 than my baby Glock. Way more comfortable.

Old expression wheel guns are real guns. I have a 1977 vintage Ruger Blackhawk in 45colt/4acp. It has over 80 k rounds thru it and still going fine.

I got a Taurus 692 with the interchangeable cylinders and I absolutely love it. Those mouth breathers who say revolvers are obsolete have no clue what they're talking about.

@patrickneumann9223

2 жыл бұрын

It is due to ignorance unfortunately :( like the anti gunners who want to get rid of the second amendment as a example. A lot of people, but not all, tend to judge before getting familiar with a item or subject, but are totally OK to put their beliefs and limited experience on the subject with no shame...not knowing that there is a lot more to it than they realize. It is like the 1911, it is a really old design, but it is still being made today and still being used. Why? Simple....they work and are proven designs. If 1911's and revolvers were not that great, they would not be in production today, because let's face it, if something doesn't work well, people will call it a piece of shit and not buy anymore, all the while the products poor quality review will travel around. Now do these guns fit everyone's preferences...no, that is why we have a lot of options/firearms we can choose from today...but to many people want to shit on everyone's choices. That is why we have so called battle of the glock/1911/HI Point/your gun choice here....when in reality...you should be more concern what works for you and not what other people have. It is all about the ego and ignorance today which is why so many insult a gun/or your choice of gun. I wish people in the gun community had the mind set of, hey it is black powder/revolver/semi auto pistol/ bolt action or semi auto rifle...let's fucking keep them all instead of saying one is totally obsolete and should not be made anymore while the anti gunners want all of them to not be made anymore.

@dougdanzeisen9608

26 күн бұрын

Congratulations on your revolver.Which barrel length did you get? How does it compare with other revolvers in your opinion. I'm interested in this gun also.

My dad has an old gp100 he has had since the 90s. Good gun. I remember finding an old 32h&r revolver at my local guns store. I couldn’t figure out how to open the cylinder because instead of using a button, you had to pull on the ejection rod to unlock the cylinder. Still really cool.

@markallen4001

2 жыл бұрын

Saying something from the 90’s is old makes me feel old.😅

@BalrogUdun

2 жыл бұрын

GP100 is a great gun I carry concealed with mine.

The revolver is the stick shift of handguns, and I love my 5.0 LX mustang as well as my S&W 586

@dougdanzeisen9608

26 күн бұрын

As a manual transmission guy I love your analogy.

I have been shooting revolvers for over 40 years and never even thought about 50% of what you said. Another reason I Love this channel! Thanks.

I own a S&W 686 .357 4.5 barrel. It's incredibly accurate and with 8 speed loaders and +P ammo.

I've started carrying a revolver because it's small, lightweight and reliable. The 38 special with the Hornady bullet is a great carry caliber. My G19 is in the safe and I'll never get rid of it but the revolver is taking it's place for now.

@RaderizDorret

2 жыл бұрын

The humble .38 snub is probably the best gun of its type. Powerful enough to get the job done and a lot less finicky compared to a semi-auto in the same size class.

@memyself898

Жыл бұрын

@@lier299 depends what revolver he's talking about. A j frame revolver for instance is a lot more concealable than a G19 for a lot of people. I can't throw a G19 in my pocket and go on about my day. I can with an airweight.

@memyself898

Жыл бұрын

@@lier299 if you can't get it done with 5 shots of .38 special, you likely already lost. Don't get me wrong more ammo is never the wrong answer. But if you can't defend yourself with 5 shots then you need more training my dude. And when i pocket carry i use my desantis pocket holster. I don't carry a revolver anymore as i've gotten pretty decent with my LCP max and i like 10 rounds. None of this is the point anyways. The assumption that a full sized pistol is the best choice for anyone and a .38 special never has its place is plain ignorant. Me trying to hide a G19 on my body with what i wear to work is a PITA and results in me leaving the gun at home a lot. Pocket carry (with a holster dude) eradicates all excuses. What flavor you choose is up to you.

@memyself898

Жыл бұрын

@@lier299 I don't see how I did. You stated a G19 does everything better than a revolver. i countered that no a G19 cannot be dropped into a pocket as a small revolver can. So there's something a G19 cannot do better. Then you ignored my point and respond that if the goal is to protect yourself why would you go revolver. I respond with why a revolver would be perfectly fine and while not my current choice it has it's place with some folks. That's all. And yeah I'm glad you carry as well. Whatever you choose to carry, learn to use it well!!

@memyself898

Жыл бұрын

@@lier299 glad you managed to fend them off man. Dogs are no joke!!

Great video Chris...and thanks for supporting wheel guns! In my carry rotation is a S&W 640 Pro and a S&W 686 Plus. The 640 is a great pocket gun with more power than a 9mm. The 686 is my woods gun...7 rounds that will take out any wild animal in the northeast woods. That said, I do have semi autos in the rotation as well, but there is definitely a place for revolvers!

Great video as always HO, I'm older so I grew up on revolvers rather than hi cap semi's, so I had to learn the other way when the Glocks etc hit the scene.

Suddenly I feel very old. I received excellent training with a revolver and would note most of the negatives also apply to autos. Further mastering a revolver will make you a better shooter with any gun.

Thank you, thank you. Virtually everything you said is what I have been saying for years especially the advantages for a new, first time shooter. Great presentation.

Totally agree. Simple and effective and stood the test of time.

Chiappa Rhino is my favorite handgun, aside from my LeMat .36/20. The latter was handed down from an ancestor that rode in the 33rd Texas Cavalry for the Confederates under Colonel Santos Benavides. Supposedly it was given to him by Benavides himself because he didn't like it.

@davidb9323

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Which caliber did you get? I saw they have a 9mm 🧐

@iratevagabond204

2 жыл бұрын

@@davidb9323 .357, I've got two 9mm: The first gun I bought was the SAR K2P, then I got the Silencer Co. Maxim 9. The next 9mm I get will ve the Luago Arms Alien if they ever come to market at a reasonable price. I like weird and unique guns.

Glad to see more wheel gun vids on this channel. I own several semis, but I agree that revolvers continue to be relevant, as long as one understands what they can and can't do, and how to run them properly. In the right hands, its still a very capable fighting tool. And let's face it - they're just damn cool in a way that plastic will never be.

Thanks - this is a first class video and settled my mind on what I want for an EDC...

Revolvers have a fix barrel, leading to better accuracy, most of them are on a steel frame, meaning more rigidity and more accuracy, revolvers make for excellent hunting guns due to the wide variety of ammunition they can shoot, of all the semiautomatic guns I have fired only the 1911 can compete with the trigger of a revolver.

You can do all manner of different things with single actions legally and muzzle loading revolvers. Also the smallest revolvers I find more discrete, safe and reliable than pocket semi autos when I couldn't conceal a sub compact or larger semi auto. Also you can stage a revolver and forget about it. Meaning unlike semi autos were you can't stage one pull it out a decade later and expect it to fire/function, revolvers can just sit longer assuming they are staged in adequate condition. Revolvers may be antiquated in many situations but are still a great niche tool for their special strengths.

I was pretty happy with the results I got from dry firing a revolver regularly. It has definitely helped me with my trigger control while firing semi autos. Also learning how to fire any gun double action is useful. If you ever need to do it you're prepared for the long and sometimes heavy pull of a a DA handgun. I've gotten quite a bit better at shooting my 357 after taking my time and shooting carefully...plus it's just heartbreaking to shoot at a steel target with a round that costs a friggin dollar and miss the damn thing. Such a waste..

@tylerwill5250

2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t seen a box of 38 orn357 in my area in a loooong time too not to mention price

@nsob8897

2 жыл бұрын

@@tylerwill5250 that is depressing man. Your gun stores gotta get on the ball and start workin for their customers. Even my small town rinky dink gun store got their shit together and made sure we had ammo...and they're pretty bush league in my opinion. Although, that's got its appeal too. But yeah, I had a bitch of a time finding 357 when I first got my six shooter...had to order some spendy stuff just to take my first few shots.

How in the world did I miss this. A great video. That 4 inch GP 100 with the wooden insert in the rubber grip is the most beautiful thing on the planet.

I think the heavy double action trigger also lends it self to dryfire and maybe a bonus to your grip strength

Revolvers are the best & safest to carry. They never jam, and generally can be much easier to conceal.

@MrS22222

2 жыл бұрын

They do lock up solid when they do malfunction.

Everybody’s gangster till the 454 casull goes off

As a reloader, revolvers offer a major advantage - the ability to handle many different loadings to suit your need. If you have a .357 magnum revolver, you can shoot ammunition ranging from target load wadcutters to full power .357 magnum, and anything in between (light or heavy charges, .38 Special charges, and .38 +p) You don't have to limit your load to one that will cycle the action. Also, there is a wide range of what will feed - hollow point, soft lead round nose, soft lead semi-wadcutter, hard cast lead round nose, hard cast lead semi-wadcutters, jacked soft point, fully jacketed, lead hollow point, jacket hollow point, etc. in weights ranging from 125 grain to 158 grain and heavier. You can always have a great load that meets you need.

@jiankhan

Жыл бұрын

And you can reloading case and cast your own bullets without any issue.

@mplslawnguy3389

9 ай бұрын

I'll pass on the great loads.

@philmann3476

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely. And you don't even have to be a reloader. There's a huge variety of factory ammo available. Indeed, a complete novice can buy a mid-sized revolver chambered in .357 Mag. and, starting with light target loads, build skills and eventually work up to full house magnum loads if he wants. Or stop at regular 38 special or +P loads. All with the same gun. Admittedly, not as cool and macho as the semi du jour, but still fills a great practical need. (Revolver man myself and hopelessly out of date.)

Great points showing the practicality of having a revolver. Thanks Mr. Outlaw.

You just can't beat that single action for a Precision shot. And it gets rid of all the red dots all the technology and get you back to fundamentals presenting a firearm correctly and using proper trigger control I absolutely love my revolvers Smith & Wesson and Colt

@hopewilliams6705

2 жыл бұрын

Not trying to be an ass but my red dot does not help me with poor fundamentals and crap trigger control but it does help with 20 yd shots and further

@suspicioustumbleweed4760

2 жыл бұрын

@@hopewilliams6705 Yeah it does, you don’t have to align front and rear sights, a fundamental aiming skill

@hopewilliams6705

2 жыл бұрын

@@suspicioustumbleweed4760 but you literally have to put the gun in the exact same alignment to hit where you are aiming... having a Red Dot has made me way better at shooting iron sights and that is really going to blow your mind's.... Lol

@suspicioustumbleweed4760

2 жыл бұрын

@@hopewilliams6705 you don’t have to lItErALly align the red dot in the middle. I love my red dot, it fixed the biggest problem I had aiming, seeing my front sight with safety glasses on But yeah I guess mind blown wow

@michaelmcmillan2776

2 жыл бұрын

I have a DOT on a lot of my pistols wouldn't have it any other way all I am saying is if you learn to shoot with iron sights with the revolver you have to learn the basic fundamentals those will definitely translate to a dock

They are also great for practicing trigger discipline. A double action pull, particularly with a stubby, really points out flaws in trigger discipline. I almost always start a range session with one.

@sisleymichael

2 жыл бұрын

Amen. I do as well. Focus on fundamentals, slowly, with deliberate thought. It works.

My first handgun was a S&W model 29. It's still the only handgun I have. The most fun gun to shoot in my opinion

@PANICBLADE

Жыл бұрын

You're incredibly lucky for a gun like that to be your first! Do you feel lucky? Well, Do ya, punk?

@marinegunny826

Жыл бұрын

@@PANICBLADE 😂😂😂 Yes I do! It wasn't cheap, though. Three payments of $400.00. don't regret it one bit

@sanchezroman8995

Жыл бұрын

"...FEAR A MAN WHO OWNS ONLY ONE GUN..🔫 " _ An Old Gunfighter's saying

@marinegunny826

Жыл бұрын

@@sanchezroman8995 😄 Never heard that before! That's a good one. Makes sense. I was issued one rifle. Had to give it back, but now I have an M-1 and I like it better than the 16. Great comment!

Got my first 6 shooter today, S&W Model 25 chambered in .45lc. It’s a beautiful piece, can’t wait to test it out.

Just like everything else, there’s always the possibility that a certain tool can do a specific job better. Thus why I occasionally opt to carry a 6 shot snubby *sometimes* over a semi auto. It all just depends on the intended purpose and situation/environment.

@ironmikehallowween

2 жыл бұрын

That pretty much sums it up

@hollyfoxThe

2 жыл бұрын

Can you give me some pointers on how to assess the potential situation I might be in before I am in it?

@OregonianPlinking

2 жыл бұрын

@@hollyfoxThe for myself, if I’m just running to the store or to go grab something real quick that’s in a relatively close distance and is a typically low threat location by myself I’ll grab a little snubby or my .380(especially if I’m just gonna throw on some basketball shorts) But if I’m gonna be out of the house for any duration of time longer than a few hours, or with my family, or going to a location that isn’t as frequently gone to by me I always carry a full sized handgun just to error on the side of caution. If there’s the possibility of multiple threats at the same time, etc. However that being said, I could argue with myself that either of those general situations and EDC could be interchangeable. Just as long as you carry what you’re comfortable with, and you actively carry and get in range time with whatever it is you choose to carry. Anything is always better than nothing. Just my two cents.

@rockymntdan1

2 жыл бұрын

@@hollyfoxThe Number one rule: if your gut tells you to avoid someone or some place, DO IT. Don't be concerned with hurting people's feelings. "what if i'm wrong and they are offended ..... etc" My daughter took my advice one time in Vegas in a casino elevator. She took one look at the guy on the elevator and said "oh crap I forgot..." and made out like she had to go back into casino for something. This guy got off the elevator and started to follow her.... She found security real quick, after she ditched him. Good thing she "offended him".

@applejack2911

2 жыл бұрын

I can only think of one reason to carry a revolver,...if I was face to face with Matt Dillon and he challenged me to a gunfight

Great video! My first revolver was a Ruger SP101 .357 Mag (spurless hammer). Beautiful piece of stainless steel, was my CC weapon for years, still runs effectively. Now I rotate between a couple of semi-autos, and a S&W 686.

@elblancobasura

2 жыл бұрын

That was my first one as well, exact model and setup. 1999.

Great video my first gun was a 6" Ruger GP100. Later traded it in for a 4" Model & I still have it. Also have a S&W model 29 two of the favorites in my collection.

Revolvers are good for home defense because they can be kept fully loaded and ready to go indefinitely. There's no tension on magazine springs or other parts. Unless you leave it for so long the ammo goes bad or the revolver actually starts to rust, there's nothing to go wrong.

The biggest reason personally, is that you don’t need magazines like a semi-auto. Very underrated.

@Lordofthepoors

2 жыл бұрын

Of course, the flip side is much lower capacity and slower reloads

@charliefox3157

2 жыл бұрын

@@Lordofthepoors I argue if you can't get it done in 5 rounds you were ill trained.

@paulsmith5611

2 жыл бұрын

@@charliefox3157 yes yes...another guy claiming that you don't need capacity because you should be able to hit a target with 5 shots only. We have heard that before. But at my local gun range I pay by the hour and it's busy so there is a wait list to get in on weekends. Perhaps I want to spend my time with a 15-18 capacity 9mm and actually shoot rather than paying by the hour to reload a revolver? BTW, I do shoot and enjoy revolvers but I'm tired of the snarky replies from those that downpay the need or want of a higher capacity semi auto.

@Lordofthepoors

2 жыл бұрын

@@charliefox3157 and I'd respond that's absolute fudd lore and there's a reason highly trained operators aren't running 5 shot revolvers

@teawithaura

2 жыл бұрын

@Charlie Fox Sometimes it takes more than a full mag from a G17 to down a guy high on angel dust, even if all shots hit. Not talking from experience, just from people I trust.

Agree 100% with you on the revolvers. For dependability, they are tough to beat.

I started collecting firearms as soon as I was able. At first, I was strictly semi-automatic pistols, but as time went on I learned all of your points independently. My collection is now about 45/55, skewed in favor of revolvers, including a custom built lefty snub .38 special.

Something rarely mentioned in the era of the striker fired auto; You are much less likely to have an negligent discharge with a double action revolver compared to a striker fired auto. You may train to keep your finger off the trigger, but under stress it's common to lose trigger discipline. When the NYPD transitioned from DAO revolvers to Glocks, their rate of NDs increased by 20x. That is why the infamous NY trigger exists. It solved this problem by giving the striker fired auto a trigger like a double action revolver. The long heavier trigger pull of the double action revolver makes NDs less likely, particularly when you are under stress. This is particularly useful with shooters who are less well trained.

I get sneers and eyerolls when i recommend revolvers by both customers and fellow employees thanks for making a great video I can refer them to love my wheelguns!