Fun fact: you said "OK" 66 times during the course of this video. That's an average of one every 5.506 seconds.

@072381Mack

3 ай бұрын

Ha! Someone else noticed that besides me, although I didn't count. I wondered if someone actually counted the number of "OKs"!

@gregorysloat4258

3 ай бұрын

Thanks EVER so much for pointing that out. Now, I can’t concentrate on the video, because all I hear is him saying “OK,” over, and over, and over! OK? 🤣

@petercraw8188

3 ай бұрын

OK it wasn’t OK just me OK OK OK OK. I had to OK bail OUT OK?

@danielsirman8865

3 ай бұрын

i counted 69

@user-hy7cg9jg5r

3 ай бұрын

@@gregorysloat4258 8)

I had to stop watching after the 50th "Okay".

My favorite revolver has to be my S&W model 60 .38special. It saved my life 8 years ago during a burglary at my house. If I didn't have it, I wouldn't be commenting on your video today !!

@carlperry5932

2 ай бұрын

I have one ❤ Glad you are here

@davedave9552

2 ай бұрын

I can confirm this, I was the burglar that was shot.

@brettnecessary2266

Ай бұрын

@davedave9552 Nope, the burglar did not get shot. He only had a knife to go at me with. He didn't even try as I had my point of aim straight at his nose at about 3 yards distance. He immediately surrendered. The worst part was waiting about 45 minutes for the police to show up and arrest him. I never want to have to draw on anyone again. It was extremely traumatizing to me. I have nightmares about it frequently to this day.

As a retired gunsmith theres more to this then meets the eye.

Everyone has a preference based on perceived functionality. Mine is Ruger Revolvers, Ruger builds their Revolvers like a tool not a Swiss Clock, so, yeah, the Ruger action isn't going to be as complex and delicately fine as a S&W, but that old Ruger Revolver won't fail you.

@awakenotwoke4830

3 ай бұрын

I've had two fail me. Both .44 mag. One was a cooked forcing cone, and timing. The other is timing . They fixed the first one for free. I haven't sent the other back yet. They don't last long with hot .44 mag.

@franmusolino2660

3 ай бұрын

S&Wesson 686 4”

@mikeys7536

3 ай бұрын

I’m pretty happy with Ruger’s custom service. I bought a SP101. The timing was screwed up right out of the box. Sent it back, they replaced all of the internal parts and sent it back no questions asked. It’s run perfectly ever since.

@jodopeg

3 ай бұрын

@@mikeys7536 I have an old New Model BlackHawk and a Security Six, from the 1980's. Paid just $200 for the SS and $150 for the BH. at my local pawn & Gun. in 1986/87 I really like the new RedHawk, 8-shot in 357, BUT WOW, it is expensive. I'm glad I got my guns when quality was still affordable....🤠

@jodopeg

3 ай бұрын

@@franmusolino2660 I had o a S&W 686, back in the 80's, Hated it, super Heavy, Clumsy, only good for the range. Traded it for a Super BlackHawk

okay!

My favorite revolver is the Ruger GP100. I have a 3", 7 shot 357 and another 5 shot in 44 Special, an old Speed 6 got me hooked on them. I have Smiths and had two 6" Pythons, IMHO to many problems in both examples. Forcing cone and timing issues, dragging and just not up to high round counts. I also have a 4" Trooper Mklll that I believe is twice the gun.

@ANTI-LGBTQG

3 ай бұрын

Their classic is the best to be honest

@ANTI-LGBTQG

3 ай бұрын

The classic GP100 in the blue

@mattbenefield1336

3 ай бұрын

Also have a Mark iii 👍🏻

@joewoodchuck3824

3 ай бұрын

I never should have sold my Trooper. Incredibly accurate.

@gayle2848

3 ай бұрын

The problem with the GP100 is after firing 50+ rounds and any high round counts at the range, the cylinder/frame milling tolerances are milled sooo tight, that the gunpowder residue can (and will) cause the cylinder to sort grind, or even jam so that the cylinder won't turn. The NH State Police had these for a very short time and experienced that problem dozens of times. That was in the 1980's.

Pre lock S&W N Frames are my favorite

I will always be a fan of the 686.

@notsosilentmajority1

3 ай бұрын

686+ 👍

@miked-up

3 ай бұрын

Love ‘em own a couple

@Dan-hs6rt

3 ай бұрын

Yep, but i hav a coupl Rugers myself. Seen 3 different .44 Smiths with their top straps blown completely off, and the top 3 charge holes on each one blown out, due to overloaded handloads. A friend fired the same loads in his Redhawk, i was standing behind him. I figured he mite make a purty good sandbag. Revolver survived without damage, but both our individual britches needed to be burned...i now understand the warnings in the reloading manuals he later showed me....and why its not too intelligent to ignore them.

@prescotian1500

3 ай бұрын

@Dan-hs6rt Everything has a breaking point. Knowingly pushing those limitations just to destroy does not prove any superiority.

@gewglesux

2 ай бұрын

loved mine sold it and now i regret it

Drinking game. Take a sip every time he says OK

@garysmith3913

3 ай бұрын

OK!

@jaredw289

3 ай бұрын

Ok😂😂

@bowieupland6112

3 ай бұрын

Ok.

@littledrummerjay

3 ай бұрын

I got so hammered after the first 10 seconds of OKs I have no clue what the video was actually about. Like wtf dude lol

@thomasholohan4090

3 ай бұрын

Yes, technically fine video, but the incessant "OK's" were maddingly distracting.

I would have to give credit to Ruger redhawk. It goes back many years to my first purchase of a revolver, the Ruger Redhawk At the time of purchase I picked up two boxes of 44 magnum ammo and proceeded home. A few days later I got to shoot it.wow! This ammo packs a punch.( I never shot a 44 mag before, so I didn't know what to expect) After shooting 6 rounds, there was a lot of black on the stainless revolver. Long story short, after talking to the gun shop owner and him looking at the revolver ,the boxes of ammo were a recall, and loaded extremely hot . I believe if it would not have been for the Brute strength of the Ruger redhawk it may have been a different story! So my credit goes to the ruger Redhawk.

@jimmyruger7529

3 ай бұрын

yep , it could have handled cases of that hot stuff

@Dan-hs6rt

3 ай бұрын

I can relate...

@stevenlefebvre2991

3 ай бұрын

I agree Ruger Redhawk is a fantastic revolver I have many thousands of rounds through mine. And the gun is still like brand new. The beauty of a stainless steel revolver is with a little scotch Brite you can make it look brand new again.

@angelone8564

3 ай бұрын

I have one of the first super Redhawks in 454 casull and I like to load 250gr silver bullet loads at close to 1800 fps. It has handled them very well as long as I clean the lead out. It's been an impressive pistol with a few large predators meeting there demise with those loads

@1stockdale159

Ай бұрын

@@angelone8564🎯💯

I have two S&W revolvers, 686+ 4” and a 60 -3”” both in SS , my third gun is a Springfield Armory SS ,1911 loaded, being a mechanic for 50+ years I had these guns apart down to the last spring , and polished then on a wheel , Reassemble them and fired them at the range. They looks great and I like them all !

Okay

@1971irvin

3 ай бұрын

Okay okay okay okay okay 😂😅

My favorite revolver is a Dan Wesson .357mag Model 15VH pistol-pack with all the different size barrels and grips.

@billj1836

3 ай бұрын

Bought this kit brand new in the mid 70's. It was sold and marketed as THE DAN WESSON KILLER KIT. You won't see that happening anymore.

@empoweryou1

3 ай бұрын

I don't have the kit but I do have a model 15 (vented heavy) with an 8" barrel. Wonderful revolver.

@billj1836

3 ай бұрын

I wasn't sure of the number you listed. I don't remember mine. It came in one box which when opened had the gun with I believed the 8 in. barrel attached and the other barrels down to 2 in all in order underneath kinda of a display box. I never changed the barrel. I foolishly sold it although at the time it didn't seem so. Bought it at Sportmart. There gone now I guess. was the chrome one. Also bought S&W 29 & 27. That was the 44mag. and 357mag. They were also 8 in and both chrome. Sold them too. Bought all 3 same time, no questions just 3 day wait. Those days are long gone. Don't remember the price but I believe it was 7 - 8 hundred for all 3.

@RemiShur-ut4kp

3 ай бұрын

Too bad CZ-USA dropped the production of this fine revolver

@LAT-qk3vj

2 ай бұрын

😆Nope those marketing days are gone, sadly.@@billj1836

Purchased the Ruger GP100 Match Champion so far so good over the last 6 years. No issues!

@HansZarkovPhD

3 ай бұрын

Me too! Got it off of gun broker.

@tufelhunden5795

3 ай бұрын

Love mine as well. But like a tank without issues.

@angelone8564

3 ай бұрын

It will last a lifetime...

Okokokok drove me nuts

@HELLCAT.28

3 ай бұрын

That's not ok 🤣

@michaelbuckley3577

3 ай бұрын

He must have said it 50 times. I wanted to scream..

@gregorybush3224

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@rojasray

3 ай бұрын

Okay.

@stevewheeler6118

3 ай бұрын

Most people respond better to encouragement. There was a lot to like about this video. A trained gunsmith could charge for his expertise, instead he takes out of his valuable time to offer free instruction.

When checking timing I place a finger against the cylinder to induce a little drag. If the timing is good, the cylinder stop should still engage the cylinder notch.

When checking timing either single or double, always let you off hand rub the cylinder to prevent inertia from helping the cylinder rotate. Creates a slight drag, so that one see's ONLY the mechanical operation between hand and extractor star and cylinder stop. No matter what manufacture of revolver. Ron Power (Power custom) taught me that in a class ages ago. Good video.

@gunsquawk4443

3 ай бұрын

Wrong.

@madamslv

2 ай бұрын

@@gunsquawk4443 I was taught the off hand drag method. You are simulating cartridge drag with your off hand. It's not a lot of pressure, just enough to keep the cylinder from rotating with inertia. Not sure why you consider that wrong.

A very informative video. Quick FYI, your model utilizes a transfer bar and can be dry fired. People should be aware that the older models with the firing pin on the hammer should never be dry fired. Use snap caps if you're going to check the timing on an older revolver.

I love my Taurus 357 mag never lets me down

I am a revolver guy, and my Favorite has always been the Ruger Security-Six of 1970

@noahdunaway

3 ай бұрын

I have Security Six made in 1976 and has engraved on it, “made in the 200th year of American liberty”.

@bushcraft_in_the_north

3 ай бұрын

I have the same one, here in Norway. 6" barrel and blued. Fantastic revolver. So slim and strong , the precision is great too. Mine still looks like new.​@@noahdunaway

@noahdunaway

3 ай бұрын

@@bushcraft_in_the_north mine has been stored since I bought it, I have fired it probably about 15 to 20 rounds. My son was born in 1976 so I will be giving it to him at some point in time.

@bushcraft_in_the_north

3 ай бұрын

@@noahdunaway and I was born in 1976😄 that was fun.

@spud-from-Nam

Ай бұрын

I have one in stainless steel, and it's a sweetheart of a revolver.

What kind of a complete restoration does a gun need that looks mint timings good other than a complete cleaning?

@jimmyruger7529

3 ай бұрын

kinda , i had the same thought, one hour gentle n thorough cleaning

@rchydrozz751

3 ай бұрын

Some folks will charge you $2000 for a complete '' restoration '' when all it needs is a good cleaning. Just beware.

@theseoldguns8827

2 ай бұрын

Restoration? Really? Both seem pretty nice at first view.

My favorite is sentimental. I 1977 my new wife bought me a H&R model 999. Still got the gun and same wife. Life is good to me.

Ruger Blackhawks, Super Blackhawks, S&W 629.

There’s three of us here. We all did a shot every time you said okay. At 5:20 I’m the last man able to continue. Couldn’t tell you what the video was about. I’ll watch it again tomorrow.

My favorite is a former service revolver, a S&W Model 10-7 snub. This is the only issued weapon I shot a perfect qual score with many years ago.

Taurus 357 ,6” and Ruger Sp101 ,6”. Awesome guns. OK !!!

Colt S.A.A. which I purchased brand new off you guys a few years ago!

Excellent presentation! Very matter of fact, informative and no annoying music soundtrack. Thank you!

Well, other than saying "ok" 66 times you have one of the most beautiful and well-organized gun rooms I have ever seen on You Tube. Usually the "good ol boys" have a chaotic stack of ammunition, parts and junk as their background. Great presentation and information. Thank you.

The first revolver I owned was a Smith/ Wesson .44 M629 6.5 inch barrel pistol as I was crazy about the "Dirty Harry" movies. I also taught my Nephew to shoot with the same gun. I love the S/W brand and swear by it!!

@lightningdriver81

3 ай бұрын

Me, too - the older ones, anyway.

The North American Arms makes sweet little revolvers like precision watches. They are fun. For the craftsmanship and precision fit like an expensive custom, Dick Casul at Freedom Arms makes TOP quality single action revolvers. The 454 is about the upper limit for useable big bore hand cannons. The bigger rounds are just too punishing to be practical for hunting. Excellent quality.

S&W 686+ 4 in, S&W 65 4 in and S&W 629 4 in were my three favorite revolvers.

When I started ICORE my friend used S&W so I went with that. I have never regretted it. So I have 617 for fun, 686 for comp., 625 for comp and 629 for those boomer days. I love the wheel guns. I do have a Ruger for .45 colt and it is a heavy Redhawk. Very well made and fun to shoot.

I used to watch your TV show. Bring the show back if you can.

Favorite is a S&W model 66 with 4 inch barrel in 357 magnum with combat master grips sold to the state of Oklahoma, probably for their highway patrol. Check cylinder lock up rotation And front to back. Check half cock notch reliability. Check single and double action trigger pull. Check ejector rod straightness. Check Crain wear.

My first handgun was a new 6" Python purchased in '75 from the San Francisco Gun Exchange. Yes, they actually had gun stores in SF back then. I took it to the range on Bay Farm Island. Every once in a while when shooting double action the hammer would drop and the trigger would jerk forward forward. I took it back on Tuesday, and they said it would be ready in a couple of weeks. I said "I paid $399.00 bucks for what I thought was supposedly fine gun and I need it for a trip this weekend." It was ready on Friday. - BTW, I sold it about two years later to a bank guard friend for $300... makes me sick every time I think about it.

Ok. 👍

I'm an antique revolver guy....bought my modern S.A.A. from your shop in Hamilton MT !

I'm old school. My pride and joy is a 6 inch Smith & Wesson model 27 -2. First revolver I ever bought, back in 1977. Yes, I still have it.

The S&W Model 25-2 is my favorite revolver. I've had mine for about 50 years. I'm also partial to the new Ruger Blackhawk flat tops.

@Manfred-cf9rn

3 ай бұрын

I Have one too..in 6".. It is a Bullseye's 🎯 "eraser"..😅👍👌 My 6" ca.1960 Python is the Vault Safe QUEEN 👑💖😊

For 357, I love my Pythons, and 686 would be my second choice. For revolvers in general, love my 657's in 41 mag.

My favorite is the Smith and Wesson model 686 3 inch version

My favorite now that New Services are no longer available is the Ruger Service Six / Security Six. I have a complaint, you didn't check for spitting with a Range Rod. Use of a Range Rod is the final check of the barrel and cylinder alignment and their matching up.

S&W 686 4" barrel 7 shot .357 is a perfect fit for me hiking, fishing and hunting here in western Montana

My favorite is the 627 V Comp revolver. I got it cerakote and engraved. It’s a beauty. I might just get myself a second one

Favorite is my S&W model 28-2. With my 27-2 as a close 2nd.

My favorite is also a GP100 i have had for over 25 years in .357 mag i sent it to ruger when it got a little rough spot when cycling in double action and asked them to make the trigger pull a little lighter cause im getting old and now it is smooth as silk and way easy to pull in double action like a cap gun i used to only shoot single action now i shoot almost exclusively double action and Ruger did it all for free.

After owning a 2 1/2 ,4 and 6 '' blued Pyrhon all new from 75 ,turns out i prefered the 4 ''. It also turns out years later after Getting a adg 4 " stainless GP100 ,and i glass bead blasted all visible ss at about 18 lbs with fairly used beads , polishing the action installing wolf springs through out i prefer the GP. i have average hands ant the trigger reach was a little to long on the i frame . The single & double action on the GP are so close to the python that it was a go. So much easier to handle , especially rapid firing and single .i was amazed.

I have a 4" 1994 Python in BSS,Colt Cobra Snub Nose in 38 Special Nickel Plated Aluminum and a 4" Diamond Back in 22 lr Blue

All Important info. As for favorite id say a ruger sp101 snub. Although I carry an old charter arms undercover. It just fits my hand better than a modern j-frame with just a tiny bit more room between the trigger guard and the grips.

My favorite are a Colt detective 38sp old aged from the 1975 and a Sw 586 357m. Now I'm trying to not clean the Sw. to see how long it last, actually it's flawless after 2000 shot, like a Swiss clock.

The best OK video I have seen on UTUBE !! This gunsmith is awesome.

Everyone is going to howl at me but I have a Taurus Protector Poly .357. I love it, it has a bit of a kick because of it's smaller size and weight compared to the Python but it's doing what I need it to do and that's being in time and firing. I clean it often but I should take it to a gun smith for a through check and cleaning.

OK!

I don't even have to think about it, My Smith & Wesson model 27-2 will always be my favorite revolver. Mine has a 5 inch barrel.

I have s&w 28 made in early seventies and it works like a clock

6" barreled 686-2 in 357 as well as a 5" 1917 Colt in 45 ACP.

S&W .38 Special built in the 40s and still going strong, and the Ruger Vaquero in .45 long colt.

S&w 69 combat great .44 mag. On the lighter side, taurus 66 357 mag .less expensive but still a great sidearm

Been shooting revolvers almost 45 years now. The way I was taught to check timing in double action was to place the UNLOADED revolver near your ear and very slowly pull back on the trigger listening for 2 distinct clicks. 1. when the cylinder bolt returns to the up position midway through the rotation and 2. when the bolt locks into the notch on the cylinder BEFORE the hammer drops. Thus assuring that the cylinder is properly aligned and locked with the forcing cone . This method always worked well for me.

Gp 101, Gp 100, Redhawk, Blackhawk hell any Ruger.

My favorite is a 4" S&W Model 19, I don't shoot .357 in it (I use a 686 for magnums) I have owned a wheel barrow of .357's in the past, but the 19 just feels perfect in my hand!

my favorite revolver is my 1973 4" Colt Python in Blue.... that I bought for myself on my 21st birthday in 1973.....and still have....

I’ve got three: 1. S&W 66-2 snub 2. Ruger Security Six snub 3. Ruger Vaquero 4 5/8 inch. Great video! Luckily all mine are well timed and shoot great.

@thegunfatherrestorations

4 ай бұрын

That's great to hear...timing is often the missing link for many revolver owners and poor performance. Glad to hear you're keeping your equipment well maintained!

Good info on what to check...both my vintage Colt "Offical Police" 38 spcls are nice and tight for their age...

My favorite is a Ruger Vaquero .45 Colt in bright stainless that was customized; 4” barrel, trigger job, free-wheeling, rounded grip and Micarta (Dustin Linebaugh) stocks by John Linebaugh, Six Guns, WY. My equally favorite revolver is a Blue, Colt Agent, .38 Special, snub, hip grip stock beside a Colt mate (came with the hip grip side mate and original Colt grips as well) that was gifted me from a dear friend who’s father was a U.S. Marshall down Oklahoma way and this was his carry gun - serial number indicates 1974 manufacture.

Dan Wesson .357 mag 1985 came with 6 inch barrel

I once purchased an Uberti Cattleman, the parkerized one with the brass grip-piece, off of Auctionarms, from South Dakota. It was only like $400.00 at the time, but it seemed to have never been fired! I thought I had gotten a good deal, until I looked into the barrel. I saw, when locked, each cylinder was off from the bore by about 15 percent. It was so obvious that I thought to myself, "It this supposed to be this way?"... But of course, to my better judgement I didn't fire it. I ended up selling it to a gun shop for $75 and they were going to see if they could fix the problem.

Thanks for the information. It was very helpful!

Thanks for the good video. My favorite revolvers are my s+w m29 6inch 44mag ,new colt python 6inch barrel and Ruger gp100 in 357.

My favorite wheel gun is the Ruger GP 100, 357 magnum, 6 inch, 7 shot. I have an Ultradot UD30 red dot sight mounted on a Weigand "Weig-a-tinny" rail replacing the iron sights.

My favorite all around shooter is my old Ruger Super Black Hawk with 7.5” barrel but the S&W pre 29 5 screw I have is by far the most pleasurable gun I’ve ever shot. Those 2 wheel guns have dragged me back and away from auto loaders as the most reliable designs ever produced. You want a fun gun to shoot buy a nice Colt peacemaker clone or the real thing if you can afford one and you’ll never look back!

Great informational video. Thanks.

Thanks for the info. My carry guns are the Kimber K6 357, and the S&W Airweight 38. Both handle smooth and sweet. For whatever reason, I hit better with these than any size auto.

1942 Colt Commando 38 Special- checks out perfect. Thanks

I have a Colt Trooper MKIII bought in the 70s that had a clearance problem between the cylinder and barrel. It would heat up and jam after a few rounds. Got it fixed up on warranty and it's been great since.

Thanks for this! I just checked my revolvers and they're all good. So far my favorite (Don't laugh) is my Charter Arms Professional in .32H&R Magnum. I like it more than Ruger, S&W and Chiappa.

Excellent video, sir. Thank you for posting this, got a lot from it.

Mr.Okay himself 😂😅😂!!!

S&W 629-1

VERY good video! Informative and useful.

Nice maintenance tips! I passed this along to my buddy with a Colt wheel gun.

Well done video. Thank you for sharing.

I like both older S&W revolvers and my Ruger GP100 in 357.

@unclebob4964

3 ай бұрын

That GP 100 is one FINE revolver !!!! Of course, S & W makes some really nice revolvers…..but that GP is just over the moon !!!

Ive had my gp100s over 20 years, i bought them shortly after they came out and i have never had a problem and the accuracy is excellent,but ive seen several problems with smith and colts over the years. Ruger is a much better and tougher weapon overall..

Beautiful gun and very useful info! Thank you!

Useful and important information. Good video.

My favorite revolvers are Colt. I have a King Cobra first gen in 357 and a Diamond back in 22LR. Makes for a nice combination...

Ruger Blackhawk is my favorite.

my favorite is the smith and wesson 43c. Put a techna clip on it and its an awesome 8 round casual EDC for around the house.

Great video sir thank you.

My favorite is a pair of Ruger New Vaqueros .45 Colt/ACP in bright stainless and rosewood. Both sights adjusted by Ruger for windage so the fixed sights are dead on. Under 2" at 25 yards with my 45 Colt reloads. ( from a rest of course ) Second favorite is a stainless steel S&W Bodyguard in .38 from the '80s with a superb trigger job and laser grip.

Superb! Thank you.

Great video. I will be checking my wheel guns.

I like them all, but my #1 choice is S&W Revolvers. Colt for SAA Revolvers, Ruger for Heavy Duty Revolvers, about 45 years ago, I had a Charter Arms Bulldog .44 Spl that was my EDC back then. Really, I do like them all, even the small off brand offerings. What's not to like about the trusty wheelgun! (new sub).

Great information.

Two favorites, Ruger Security Six and my S&W model 65-3 .357 stainless….3 inch barrel.

Favorite is the S&W 686+

Smith and Wesson model 60 .357

@petegrillo4187

3 ай бұрын

I have a model 60. 3inch barrel s&w. Try to shoot 50 rounds of buffalo bore 180 grain hardcast flat nose. Not an easy task to do. P.S. DONT FORGET YOUR GLOVES. GOOD LUCK