I've always loved revolvers, my 62 year collection of revolvers is..well..substantial! However, the playing field has certainly changed, we are now faced with opponents armed with hi-cap semi-autos and substantial amounts of ammunition, when you combine that with potentially multiple opponents...I now feel very underarmed carrying my snubs. In the one-on-one robberies, parking lot encounters, etc, the revolver will stop the threat, but now I can't bring myself not to be armed with my usual Glock 19 or 23. The rule of well placed shots hasn't changed, and never will, but I must be as well armed as any opponent(s) I may encounter..

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

This is my favorite comment. I agree 100% 😎👍 Thanks for chiming in!

@callaseter4811

9 ай бұрын

Same reason I don’t carry a 1911 more often . 😢🙏🥰

@HalfCrazy520

9 ай бұрын

@@callaseter4811 I don't CARRY a 1911 anymore, but my nightstand gun is a 1911 with compensator, 1500 lumens on the rail, and a pair of Wilson 10-round magazines for 21 rounds of HST 230s. Backing that up is an R-870 with 7 rounds of 00-Buckshot.

@tekxmcfly6159

9 ай бұрын

just carry 2 guns...

@rmax2

9 ай бұрын

I do! 😀@@tekxmcfly6159

I have carried a glock for 20 years or more.. now that Iam in my 50's and realizing/experiencing the effects of "old age" (dexterity, reflex, mortality, etc) a revolver is a win win nowadays.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with running a wheelgun! 😎👍

@c.r.rg9529

9 ай бұрын

I love all 3 of my revolvers. I keep the taurus tracker 4inch 357 at the bedside. Have the taurus ultralite 38spl ultralite and the taurus polymer 357 in coyote brown . Allb3 function great and shoot awesome.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

@@c.r.rg9529 I’m so glad you love your wheelguns! 😎👍

@markwickk

9 ай бұрын

I feel that..I'm 62 with cancer..my p 80 26..it's like that evening what the hell I do to my hands and wrists.. but can't resist .lol

@BUZZKILLJRJR

9 ай бұрын

​@c.r.rg9529 my first self-defense pistol was a 38 special Taurus 85, love it, I have a titanium 450 now, and 380, a millennium G2 9 mm Taurus as well, I love Taurus gun the revolvers rock haha

Revolvers may be out of time but they're never out of style, even in space they remain popular.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

100% 😎👍

@williamwatson4625

9 ай бұрын

If only high-capacity semi-autos are as reliable as revolvers, then revolvers would've been completely forgotten. Fact of the matter is semi-autos are still prone to jamming, feeding issues,.......... Many of them are "picky" about the brand of ammo that can be fed into them not to mention that recoil and buffer springs wear out overtime. None of these issues are present in a revolver. The only disadvantage to a revolver is less ammo capacity. With lots of practice though, one can be as quick in reloading a wheelgun as in replacing an empty magazine with a loaded one in a semi-auto.

@edbecka233

9 ай бұрын

To quote a MAJOR toober, "old does not mean obsolete, and obsolete does not mean ineffective".

@sparky_-mf2cs

8 ай бұрын

And still get the job done 👊

@user-nc5gr8qu1i

8 ай бұрын

Not broke, don't try to fix it.

As an old guy who's shot revolvers for more than 40 years and who currently owns many many of them (as well as many semi-autos), I'd like to say that this video is extremely well-done! New sub, well-earned.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video 😎👍

@Zona-dw9rp

9 ай бұрын

I'm 61 and love my S and W Model 66. What is your choice?

@robolive123

9 ай бұрын

@@Zona-dw9rp My favorite is probably my pre-lock 686-4. Also love my '93 vintage blued Python. Have one of the newer CZ-produced Dan Wesson 715 Pistol Packs as well, which is a terrific .357!

@brucemedley69

8 ай бұрын

The best thing about revolvers for self defense is simplicity.

@callmesceptical9114

8 ай бұрын

Nightwood seems legit 👍

When you know that you only have 5 or 6 rounds with a very slow reload you practice accuracy over mag dump . An old book " No second place winner " by Bill Jordan is an excellent read on gun fighting and practical use of a revolver .

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

But what if you practice accuracy AND mag dump with a high-cap wonder-pistol? 🤔 I love that book, by they way. The whole reason we were blessed with K-frame magnums was because of Bill Jordan 👍

@joejohnson4183

9 ай бұрын

@@NightwoodGuns So start watching officer involved shootings videos and tell me that people that mag dump are accurate . Officer mag dumps suspect, suspect hit once or suspect shot numerous times and is only wounded . Sadly the semi auto with high cap mags have led to mag dumps rather than accurate fire in real life shootings . I was fortunate to have met Bill Jordan and saw one of his exhibition shooting events when I was a kid . One of the things I have always kept with me was he used to say the quickest reload is a 2nd gun and he carried a bobbed hammer S&W 5 shot revolver in his back pocket that he had leather lined . And I carried a S&W model 36 and then a model 60 to a model 640 or 642 in an ankle rig both on & off duty and still do to this day .

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

@@joejohnson4183 I hear what you are saying. But I’m not talking about officers with an 80% miss-rate who have to qualify once a year with their pistol. If someone applies the same fundamentals with a semi-auto as with a revolver, you could perform an accurate Bill-drill on a threat and have 12 rounds left in the mag for his buddies. No reload or gun-change required. Regardless, it is my belief that a wheelgun will get you out of most situations with ease. That’s so cool that you were able to meet Bill Jordan! He was an absolute legend. Thank you for sharing that story and for passing along his wisdom 👍

@rbm6184

9 ай бұрын

@@NightwoodGuns If a person is mag dumping then they are not concerned about being responsible for every round that leaves their gun or the lawyer attached to every bullet. But the defensive gun owner is concerned about it. Criminals could care less about the law. We had better be accurate regardless of capacity. Capacity should never be used as an excuse for poor marksmanship.

@Taegashi

9 ай бұрын

⁠you’re missing the point my guy. It only makes sense that if you can maintain both accuracy and the ability to pull the trigger as fast as possible, that’s a dual threat. Why wouldn’t you want to train to the point where you can be fast and accurate? You are stating all or nothing statements. Saying that “a person mag dumping is not concerned with being responsible” is not a true statement. Brett alone is evidence enough of that (many others too like Garand Thumb, Lucas Botkin, any professional competition shooter). Also a “defensive gun owner is concerned about [being responsible for every round]” is an all or nothing statement. There are plenty of police reports and videos online that show that there are plenty of gun owners who had every intention of using their firearms defensively and ended up hurting unintended targets, police included. Just take a look through Active Self Protections channel. Ultimately I feel like we care about the same thing which is training and that’s great. But also with training you can be both accurate and fast. That’s the goal. To be only good at one thing whether it be all accuracy with no speed, and all speed with no accuracy, will result in a bad day for you. You’ll either be dead or someone your protecting end up dead because you weren’t fast enough, or you’ll end up hurting unintended targets or dead yourself cause you missed your intended target.

My off duty carry revolver and first gunfight in 1977 was the S&W Model 66 2 1/2" pinned and recessed.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Considering you are still here to share your story, I’m assuming the model 66 served you well 👍

I carried and used a model 66 combat magnum while operating in Nicaragua. Let’s just say it did its job without any worries. Revolvers are used by people who need everything to work without a hitch. Good vid.

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

Very nice 😎👍 Glad you enjoyed the vid

@GarrisonNichols-ow1hb

5 ай бұрын

What did you do in Nicaragua? Where you a cop?

@oklahomahank2378

5 ай бұрын

They are handy when you don’t want to leave brass behind.

69 years young here and a revolver lover. I shoot them often and am good with my guns. When carrying I have a sp101 on my hip and a lcr 38 in my front pocket. Also have a speed strip to reload either gun. This works for me.

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

69! Nice! I’m glad your wheelgun setup is working for you! 😎👍 Can’t go wrong with a couple of revolvers and Ruger makes good stuff!

Def a time and place for a revolver. Simple and timeless. I carry a LCR in 22lr all the time. Some folks make fun or hate the caliber but it’s none of their business. I’ll eventually love to add a J frame and a Kimber wheel gun soon. Thanks again, Brett. Love the content.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the vid! You won’t get any hate from me for carrying a 22lr. I would still do everything in my power to not get shot by that. 😂 J-frame or a Kimber would definitely be a cool addition! 👍

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

@@stephenpatton8690 Handguns poke holes, rifles/shotguns cause damage 👍

@davidhoffman6980

9 ай бұрын

​@@stephenpatton8690I used to debate but now I just make inflammatory statements and refuse to defend them if they are challenged.

@menomisespeanut

9 ай бұрын

My first gun was a 22lr. Taurus TX-22 and I also have the Taurus 942 8-shot revolver. My EDC is a S&W M36 (no dash) but I alternate with my Walther PDP-Female series if I'm traveling. I loved my TX-22. Shot over 5k rounds through that thing and never had any issues unless I shot CPI Quiet. Absolutely flawless.

@jamesorth1521

9 ай бұрын

.22lr is a great choice. NOT. You are carrying it to save your life, and it will endanger it instead. Right tool, wrong size.

I was a LEO for 38 years and carried a myriad of sidearms (issued & in the old days, purchased by me). My 1st duty gun was a 4" S&W Model 19 and I always found it to be up to any challenge. I've carried MANY issued auto pistols over the years as was the "flavor of the day" in 9mm, 40 S&W as well as 45 ACP. As a retiree that works part time in a gun shop, my EDC is a .... wait for it..... a 3" S&W Model 13 in .357mag w/ 125 gr JHPs. The gun is from 1981 and is the perfect balance of size (concealment & comfort) and effectiveness. VERY nice Model 66 BTW!!!!

357 for the woods. 2 357s for the hoods.

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

That’ll do 👍

@mcbeezee2120

3 ай бұрын

Well said.

@BlerGDNY

2 ай бұрын

haha new york reload vibes

Still today revolvers are very respected or fear specially on the streets. No criminal wants to gets shoots with .357 mag, they know is an instant one way ticket. Should be anyone first gun. Great video.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

I would argue that no criminal want to get shot with any caliber. But the .357 performs well 👍 Glad you enjoyed the video.

@wehrewulf

2 ай бұрын

"wants to gets shoots" Well done professor.

Excellent vid, as always! I regularly carry a 3" GP-100 and aside from two Safariland speedloaders and split pouches, I also carry an 8-round speed strip in each front pocket and a 2x2x2 pouch on my strong side just behind the gun, for administrative reloads that are faster than with the speed strips.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! I love the GP100 and the 3 inch is the sweet spot 👍 I like the idea of the 2x2x2 pouch, btw! Might have to steal it… 😂

I carry a 66-2 snub in appendix. Mine came with the older style pachmayr grips (which I love) Great carry option!

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Very nice! I’m pretty sure the True Romance gun was a -2 with the Pachmayrs 👍 You have a great carry gun there!

@BlerGDNY

2 ай бұрын

Soon I will have a 686+ 4nch with crimson tracer grip, it is going to be a crazy weapon

It’s a wonderful thing after exclusively using polymer to discover the joys of revolvers and 1911s 😁

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely! It’s the difference between holding a rubber mallet and a Warhammer 😂

@Full_Otto_Bismarck

9 ай бұрын

Welcome to the Steel Side.

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

@@davidmack4185 I grew up shooting revolvers and 1911s and I’m better for it 👍

I grew up with a snub nose 38 special. I loved that gun.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

There’s nothing quite like the revolver you grew up with 👍

@donaldmartin4980

9 ай бұрын

With the old soft lead FBI loads it put many a bad guy in the forever box.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

@@donaldmartin4980 Very true!

I am 65. I love revolvers. I love single and double action. I have one particular Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 mag with 7.5" inch that is a tack driver. I run specials almost exclusively through it. It tames all recoil down to almost none. At 50yds, 3" groups can be had in slow fire. I always walk around the yard and in the house with a Smith 637 j-frame Airweight. (yes, I house carry). My wife keeps a Smith Model 19-5 4" by her side of the bed. My most favorite revolver is a Ruger Security Six 4". I used to carry that gun for a few decades. I now carry a G19. We live in south Texas on a ranch. With the border invasion in full swing, revolvers have taken a backseat to high-capacity semiautos, both ARs and handguns. The illegals coming onto the ranch are not like of days of old. They are dangerous. They try to hot wire vehicles, steal things, and have committed a ton of other crimes against residents down here. In another time, revolvers were fine for protection. They still are, as long as you have enough rounds. I still carry that j-frame in a pocket holster as a backup.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

It sounds like we have a similar taste in firearms and the same philosophies. I’m in AZ and I’m all too familiar with the border crisis, unfortunately. Stay safe, my friend.

@lunalll5026

9 ай бұрын

Stay safe and Lock N Load Brotha!

@williamwatson4625

9 ай бұрын

Joe Biden must be voted out. He reversed everything Trump did at the border. He made it clear he'd do it during one of his debates with Trump back in 2020. Did you feel safer down there when Trump was running things?

@irunwiththedead9777

8 ай бұрын

"ThE bOrDeR iNvAsIoN."😜 I wonder if Native Americans thought the same thing when all the Caucasians were invading their land?....🤔

@sisleymichael

8 ай бұрын

@irunwiththedead9777 If you need a cranial rectal extractor, we can get you one.

To quote a MAJOR, senior guntoober, "old does not mean obsolete, and obsolete does not mean ineffective".

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Well said 👍

@ecoaide3

5 ай бұрын

Paul Harrell?

Ok... I watched this to the end. Your enthusiasm kept me until I realized you knew a thing or two. So, I gave it a like as well and subscribed. Having been a firearms enthusiast my entire life, at the age of 67 I don't often encounter much "new" stuff. But, when I watch a video by a young man as yourself and don't disagree with a single thing...that says something. You got the passion, youngster and you've obviously done your homework. Good job! Oh and BTW there are many times I want to throw on my 686 just because I love it so much, but alas... she just doesn't have the capacity for todays world.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed the video and welcome to the channel! 😎👍

@brandonpollard8928

6 ай бұрын

I second this!

I’ve carried a .357 wheel gun for 34 years. Small with plenty of stopping power. Good video. Just subscribed. No BS

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Welcome to the channel. 357 magnum is an excellent choice for carry 👍

@rburrows7786

8 ай бұрын

@@NightwoodGuns great presentation. It’s refreshing to watch a gun channel these days that isn’t doing ridiculous things just to get attention. Much success to you👍

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

@@rburrows7786 Thank you, I appreciate the feedback 👍

My love for revolvers began when I was visiting a war museum as a little kid. I was very little.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

That’s very cool! 😎👍

Keep in mind newest production of the 66 have a full forcing cone and a steady diet of magnum load isn't going to affect it like the older model k-frames. Redesign of the crane lock up has made this possible. Also great video. Regularly carry a J or K frame and for hunting carry a L and of course several N frames around the house for night time antics. Keep the great videos coming.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

While Smith’s recent revolver quality control has been pretty poor, they get full credit for the Model 66 redesign 👍 I just wish it looked as good as the originals 😂 I’m glad you enjoyed the vid! Sounds like you have a wheelgun for every occasion!

@montanawheeler

9 ай бұрын

@@NightwoodGuns yep first handgun to ever shoot was a Ruger Blackhawk and it kicked in my safe now. Top of the collection is a 586 from the 80s in nickel!

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

@@montanawheeler Nice! I bet that nickel wheelgun is beautiful 😎👍

@FCV0511

9 ай бұрын

@@NightwoodGuns S&W did redesign the gas ring again on the newer models to accommodate that full forcing cone, and I've noticed the new production K-frames tend to get more sluggish in cylinder rotation more quickly as a result.

I still have my 66 identical to yours. I have a matching 19 and 2 4 inch 19s. I carried my 66 in the early 80s. I loaned it to a buddy who was a Dallas Police Officer. He returned it about a year later with a smoothed polished trigger, an action job courtesy of the Dallas Police Armory. He also gave me the Bianchi Shadow holster and the S&W Goncalo Alvez Combat finger groove coco bolo grips. I carried it in plain clothes and off duty. I inherited the matching 19 and a 3.5 in S&W 27 when a buddy passed away. The guns were his grandfather's duty weapons. His grandmother was a deputy and later the sheriff of a county in the Texas panhandle. Treasured firearms ❤💙

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing, those sound like excellent wheelguns 👍

Carried a 66 for 40 years. Bout 5 years ago realized I could no longer run and was way too old to fistfight so went to a high cap 9

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Probably the wise choice. I’m glad the 66 served you well, though! 😎👍

@Zona-dw9rp

9 ай бұрын

Same! I now carry a M and P, but still love my K frames.

Revolvers are just a classic. Adds a different level of manliness to the gun.

@NightwoodGuns

24 күн бұрын

Agreed 💯👍

Nelson Ford's work is impeccable. That 66 will serve you well. My edc is usually a King Cobra or a 65-1

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I recommend him highly. He has my 629 No Dash and my 681-4 Lew Horton at the moment. Very cool that you run a 65-1 😎👍

I carry a few revolvers: S&W 642, 2.5” S&W 686+, 4” S&W 686+, and a 4.25” Colt Python. The sticky cartridge issue is only a problem with brass cased ammo, and after getting the chambers dirty. That’s not likely to be a problem in an actual self defense situation. I carry the 642 in my pants/jacket pocket, and my hand can be on it without anyone noticing. If 5 armed guys jump out of a van, it’s just not going to be a good day for you. Avoid the shady Stop n Rob places at night, and your chances of not getting into a jam drop significantly. Most importantly in those situations, seek cover immediately. Good Video! 👍👍👍

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Fair points 👍 I’m glad you liked the video 😎

Good video with sound logic. Your handgun technique is excellent 👍. The only reason I own and sometimes carry an enclosed hammer revolver is because I occasionally want the ability to fire from concealment inside my coat pocket. Not having to draw and present, and revealing myself as a threat, can give me a distinct advantage in certain situations.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the vid! That’s a great reason to carry a wheelgun in the pocket 👍 It’s always good to have options.

@Ed-ig7fj

7 ай бұрын

Sir, I have found that a S&W Airweight model 38 J frame is handy as the hammer is shrouded on each side, but you can still thumb-cock the hammer for longer range shooting. Mine is pretty accurate. There are videos out there with shooters hitting water bottles at 100 yards with a snubbie. I figure that if I have that much distance from my attacker, I can probably hobble screaming back to the car! Stay strong. --Old Guy

I always had a interest in history and guns, but I never shot a real gun until I was 15. First gun I ever fired was a 6" S&W 686 and it pretty much ignited my love of guns, and revolvers. The first revolver I bought for myself is a blued 4" S&W 19-3 that has one of the slickest actions on a wheel gun I've ever felt. No idea if the previous owner ever did work on it but it is ridiculously smooth. From there I bought a 6.5" blued 29-3, a 3" 686+, a M&P 340, a 5" 629, a heavy barreled 10-8, a 4" 586, and most recently a 638. Now that I have a good chunk of S&Ws I got my eyes on some Colts.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story, that’s awesome! And you have a great collection there! That 19-3 sounds incredible! 😎👍

Damn dude good catch on the no dash. I picked up a 66-2 4 inch a while back and its a great gun. Smith and wesson triggers from back in the day are so nice. Edit: my usual carry is a 640-1 which has the 3 dot tritium sights and cut for moon clips. It really is the ultimate j frame. I started reloading 38/357 due to my love for wheelies

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, I got lucky and picked up a 66 No Dash and a 629 No Dash. I was in the right place at the right time. 👍 That 640-1 sounds awesome, btw!

Excellent video. I carry a Kimber K6S not infrequently and love it for the same reasons and recommend it for the same reasons. That's a beautiful 66.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Very nice! The K6S ain’t bad for a modern offering 👍

My friends always criticize me for carrying my revolver. Never stopped me from packing my 4inches 😂

@NightwoodGuns

5 күн бұрын

Just remind them that it shoots at high velocity 😉

Great video. I love me GP100 6”. It is really easy to shoot accurately. I got it when I lived in California and almost every firearm was illegal. It’s a great gun which I only shoot with 357 magnum. The recoil oils positively pleasant. I have moved to America since then and now I carry a semiautomatic pistol pretty much all the time.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

The GP100 is great! 👍 Welcome to America, btw! It’s good to have you here! 😂

During my 36 year career I have been forced to carry just about everything. I have seen the 9mm fail to stop more often than it succeeded. Given a choice give me my model 27, six inch barrel .357 magnum. It hits like the hammer of Thor and is accurate well past one hundred yards….try that with your Glock. If forced to carry an automatic it is a 1911 in .45 ACP or 10mm. With heavy for caliber rapidly expanding bullets .

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

A more powerful cartridge never hurt anyone. Well, it hurts the bad guy… but only for a few seconds… 😂

This is hands down one of the best revolver videos I’ve ever seen on KZread. Fantastic job! Oh and you run that model 66 like a champ. 👍🏻 Keep up the great content.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! I’m glad you enjoyed the video! 😎👍

I’m 68 years old and retired. I’ve owned my 66 S&W probably since before you were born. I bought my 66 in 1975 ! So if you were born before that then you are younger than you look! I bought mine from a retired Philadelphia police officer who was a friend of my father! I still have it and it’s a ccw in the winter!

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

Very nice! That was definitely long before I was born 😂👍 I’m glad you still carry your model 66, that’s awesome!

@joecampana3398

8 ай бұрын

@@NightwoodGuns thank you! And I carry 2 speed loaders with it in my right hand pocket!

I subscribed just cuz of your presentation. Very clear and concise and informative especially for someone who didn't grow up in the revolver era like I did. It's kids like you that gives us old timers hope for the future. So keep up the good work kiddo. You're a credit to the gun community. Don't change a thing.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. 😎👍 I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

6:00 I believe another aspect of S&W deciding to stop doing recessed cylinders is not only is it cheaper on production to skip the machine process of recessing the cylinder as mentioned, but also a user can more easily see that a non-recessed cylinder is actually loaded because the rear of the bullets are more visible. So it can be considered a safety decision also.

I carried the Smith 66 snub in the 80s. It is a great gun. I still carry a J frame .357 mag. Great one shot stopping power.

@andrewbertubin7634

5 ай бұрын

In a J frame do you still carry 357 or 38+ P?

@MitchC357

5 ай бұрын

@@andrewbertubin7634 critical defense .357 mag

@danielgarfield2395

19 күн бұрын

@@MitchC357 My 640 is stoked with 158 gr. soft lead semi wad cutter HP's loaded to +p from Buffalo Bore. Considered "old school" by many but will still work in a pinch if I manage to do my part. No, this load is NOT a flame thrower out of a snub nose barrel, nor will it decimate what's left of my hearing but again, it'll likely make the perp scratch just a little!

The timing of this video is hilarious cause I just bought me a 4inch no dash model 66 just a few weeks ago. First handgun I've ever purchased and I am proud to own it. I also found out that my grandpa use to have the same model years ago when they first came out, so his was probably an original as well, sadly he let it go. Thank you for the info.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your purchase! That is an excellent firearm and you should absolutely be proud to own it! 😎👍 Enjoy your new (to you) wheelgun!

@greybone777

9 ай бұрын

Great revolver. 👍

I was ahead of my time. 19 years ago when I got into handguns, my peers were all into semi autos but I was into revolvers. 75% of my carry and shooting to date is with a .38 or .357 magnum revolver. Speedloaders, belt loops, dump pouch. I practice reloading from all. Classic Colt or S&W revolvers. Hence my channel name. You’re a man after my heart. I’m an old school video gamer. Only thing gun related in my video game collection from the 80s and 90s are Lethal Enforcers where a Colt Python .357 Mag is your weapon.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Very nice! Lethal Enforcers is a classic! 😎🙌

The advantage of a speed strip is when you only discharge one or more rounds and want to do a tactical reload rather than dumping good rounds on the ground using a speed loader . When I carried a revolver we were only allowed to have bullet loops on the duty belt and it was not until 1983 were we allowed to carry speed loaders and we also had to use flap holsters until late 80's or early 90's due to appearance and public opinion on seeing your firearm . We were not very progressive even though we were the largest Sheriffs Dept. in Texas and 3rd largest in the nation .

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Excellent point that I wish I would have brought up in the video! 😎👍 That’s the main reason I carry both. Thanks for sharing!

@raptorkravmaga9977

9 ай бұрын

bureaucracy and political correctness at it's best!

@jamesshackelford6721

8 ай бұрын

That wouldn’t be the Harris County Sheriffs Office your talking about is it ?

@joejohnson4183

8 ай бұрын

@@jamesshackelford6721 Yes it is in Houston , TX

@jamesshackelford6721

8 ай бұрын

@@joejohnson4183 I know Harris County and the Sheriffs Department there . There was a Photographer there name Bill Hare that used to work for the Houston Police Department as a Photographer till they shut the down the photo lab . He worked under my Dad in the photo lab . I think that I had a uncle who was a deputy for Harris County in the late 50s or early 60s .

Love revolvers, still carry one 50% of the time. Looking at getting a new 7 shot 3” 357 for edc. I’d probably carry it 90% of the time unless I was going to super high populated or crime areas.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Very nice! I’ll be doing a video on a 681-4 Lew Horton 7-shot performance center smith in the future. I’d carry it every day if I lived in a rural area.

@WorldClassSatanist

9 ай бұрын

How old are u?

@thorshammer5134

9 ай бұрын

@@WorldClassSatanist early 30.

@WorldClassSatanist

9 ай бұрын

@@thorshammer5134 cool. I'm late 30s and revolvers are my favorite type of handgun

@tonyrebel63

8 ай бұрын

I carry a 608 and 66 4 barrel at times concealed. It works for me. But I have come around to carrying a 9 mm as well. This was a fantastic video.

Love this guy’s enthusiasm

@NightwoodGuns

7 ай бұрын

😎👍

Great informative video and I appreciate your clear and concise presentation without annoying music. Great job

I picked up a 66-1 four inch years ago. It was allegedly a left coast cop’s gun until someone got the wonder 9 fever. Someone had done some really nice work on the action and purportedly aligned the forcing cone. It is recessed but not pinned. I have toyed with the idea of cutting the barrel to 3 inches or swapping for a 2 1/2 and having the back strap reshaped to round butt, but then again, it’s nice as it is. As it is, short barrel 19/66s can still be had, although at a fair more amount of money. Winchester Silvertip 145 grain might be a good carry round to consider. Not as brutal as the old 125s. The Safariland speed loaders are fast, but my experience packing a wheel gun in dusty environments had them getting packed full of dust and not releasing the rounds no matter how hard you press.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

That’s cool! If you have a 66-1 with recessed chambers but no pinned barrel, it could be a transition gun. Those are always neat 😎👍 Sounds like a sweet wheelgun! Thanks for the tip about the Safariland speedloaders, btw

When I am up camping in parts of my home state (AZ) that have larger animals/predators/peopleI have a 329PD Airweight 44magnum that I carry. While recoil is brisk, it is unbelievably light for a 44 magnum with a 4" barrel.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

That one is definitely easy to carry! 😎👍

Revolvers are the best carry❤

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

I certainly enjoy them! 👍

Just happened across your channel and I must say, it's awesome to see younger guys getting excited about revolvers! I've never considered the fact that a bad guy can grab the cylinder and prevent it from shooting...good to know! My aunt has an old J frame S&W Model 50 that she got back in the early 80's and that's the first revolver I ever shot. It has less than a box of ammo through it, so it's practically brand new still. Someday I'll borrow it from her and do a review on it.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel! A revolver is guaranteed to put a smile on anyone’s face, I’m hoping I can inspire more young guys/gals to give it a chance! 😎👍 That Model 50 sounds pretty cool!

I still carry a revolver 38spl and have for 20 plus years now because im confident and comfortable with it. Nothing wrong with one, If ammo is a issue, get speed loaders and learn how to use them, they are really fast if you practice. Now im carring a titanium taurus 450, its a beast i love it hahaha

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Nothing wrong with that at all 😎👍 I definitely need to practice more with the speedloaders under stress.

Good job kid. I was a little more worried about our future here till i saw you. Keep up the good work.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Thanks, I’m glad I could restore a little bit of faith 👍 I’m doing the best I can to bring other people my age around. 🇺🇸

I love revolvers! Thanks for producing this great presentation. My very first gun was the model 66 2 1/2 inch snub in 1993. I wish I had still had it! I now own a model 64-5 in three inch barrel. I figured 6 rnds of Buffalo Bore 158 +p out of a three inch barrel is plenty of power. I have a model 13-2 4 inch for 357 duty.

Great Vid , I carry my 66 daily in my Rual community that being said if I have to go into Tampa or Orlando I’ll go to my G17 because I don’t hesitate to share the love of freedom .

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

😂👍 Right on! Sounds like a good plan!

I'm 67years and have carried wheel guns for years and also as a deputy. I carry a model 65 3". As a deuputy I carried model 27 5". They just a breath of fresh air. Very good review. Funny Nelson has done my stuff for years here in Arizona.

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

Very nice! That ol’ Model 27 was a great duty wheelgun 👍 And Nelson is the best. I’m glad he’s been getting so much love in the comments!

@MyRanger12

8 ай бұрын

@@NightwoodGuns I've know Nelson for years, Years ago he sponsered me at Catus League. I spend many hours in his shop on Shea.

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

@@MyRanger12 That’s so cool! He just did a 629 No Dash P&R and a Lew Horton 681-4 for me that will have videos in the near future. Mention you saw the video next time you see him, I’m sure he’ll get a kick out of that 😂👍

@MyRanger12

8 ай бұрын

@@NightwoodGuns Nelson does all me 1911 work also, back 1991 before I headed to Desert Storm I took a Sprinfield Government to him to work on, he toally build me a sleeper to take with me and didn't charge me a cent. He said "just come back alive"

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

@@MyRanger12 That doesn’t surprise me at all. He’s a stand-up guy, through and through. 👍 I recommend his work to everyone I can.

My 1sr wheel gun was a stainless steel Ruger. I carried it for several years till .... 2nd wife. Luved it and put several 10 of 1000's rnds down range in competition. Never could get behind a S&W.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Rugers are fantastic 👍

@robwilson3749

4 ай бұрын

What exactly happened when 2nd wife came on the scene?

My 2 favs are my 4" GP 100 .357 Mag. (sweet shooter) which was my former Duty Gun from 100 years ago, and, don't laugh, 2" Public Defender Poly. I have my reasons. Couple these with Speed Beez loaders and it's a fun time for all Well unless your on the business end.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

GP100 is one of the all-time greats. I fell in love when I saw it in the movie Hard Boiled 😂 PUBLIC DEFENDER!!! And Poly no less!? Incredible! 🙌

WOW, you are not boring at all! Your enthusiasm is amazing

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed the video! 👍

I have carried my 686+. I’ve taken defensive training with it and do not feel under gunned with it. Loved your perspective.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Very nice! I’d say the 686+ will get the job done. Glad you enjoyed the vid! 👍

@frankfitz3421

9 ай бұрын

Love mine, 4in.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

@@frankfitz3421 Nice! I love the 4” 😎👍

@usualsuspect5173

9 ай бұрын

Just got one myself

Great revolver content! I love revolvers, and I typically carry an Airweight J-Frame of some iteration because it's just so easy. As far as reloads, I wish I could remember who, but someone once said, "The definition of optimism is thinking you will reload a revolver in a gunfight." That said, I use a left-handed reload. While not necessarily faster, I find that, for myself, it's much less fumble prone. I know this sounds counterintuitive, but I'm no Jerry Miculek, and I find that juggling a revolver back and forth takes up a lot of my available bandwidth. The method I use is probably the best I've found from a neuromotor perspective, and that's the de Bethencourt non hand transfer method. A quick search should lead to a video demonstrated by Mr. Michael de Bethethencourt himself, if anyone is interested.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video! Can’t go wrong with a J-frame! And thanks for sharing the info about the reload 😎👍

@callmesceptical9114

8 ай бұрын

I can’t reload for $hit, so carry 2 air weight j-frames instead. I prefer N+1 redundancy, where N= 38spl x 5 👍 ✌️

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

@@callmesceptical9114 😂👍

@callmesceptical9114

8 ай бұрын

Phillip dude… you must be into competitive shooting. Good on y’all. I’m just a bumpkin hoping to save my ass and yours 😉✌️

It's cool to see the younger guys bringing back wheel guns. I'm an old head, 57, my first gun was a SW686. I'm carrying J-frames now, all "air weights", they're a joy to carry. Shooting mags too much for me now, but it's there if I need it.

Man, your videos always have a level of insight and practical experience that you just don't get from most reviews out there. Fantastic stuff. Nearly fell out of my chair when Iwatodai Dorm kicked in. 🤓

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you liked the video! I always appreciate your support 😎👍 You might be the only person who will ever recognize Iwatodai Dorm in a video about revolvers 😂

@Pinkskull69420

9 ай бұрын

Weeb/gun overlap is significant i think

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

@@Pinkskull69420 That’s good to hear because I have a lot of weeb content planned 😅👍

@Pinkskull69420

9 ай бұрын

​@@NightwoodGuns buying subs with anime girls? I support it

My friends sometimes laugh at my revolver. They call it old fashioned. Yes it is. It's also adequate for most situations. Revolver are great for contact distance fights. They won't get pushed out of battery when entangled with an adversary.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

A wheelgun will definitely be fine for most situations! 👍

Subscribed! ❤ Great content and presentation. Now that I'm older, I started carrying one of the following: an S&W 19-2 4" .357, S&W J-Frame .38, Rossi RP63 3" .357, Ruger SP101 4" .22LR, or one of quite a few others. I carry a hi-cap semi auto and a revolver as a backup everyday.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel! 😎👍 I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I’d say those are some excellent carry guns! 🙌

Another old guy here. I have a few semi-autos but I prefer to carry a Charter Arms Police Undercover in .38. Hollow points are illegal in my state so I carry Hornady Critical Defense. I also carry three speed loaders for a total of 24 rounds. Great video!

@NightwoodGuns

26 күн бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Sounds like you have a nice setup for self defense considering the restrictive laws you abide by 👍

My carry combo is a model 640-3 .357 and a Shield Plus 9mm (15 round mag). My 8-shot 627 PC cones out occasionally, but I really don't want to lose that one. Your video was well done, and you've earned yourself a subscriber.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel! Sounds like you have some great options! 😎👍 Great combo!

I bought my first 357 in 1981. It is a model 19. I shot that piston out. Briley's in Houston completely restored it for me a couple years ago. It has a 6" bbl. I carry it in a Galco shoulder vertical. I have shout thousands of rounds thru it. I ccl a smith shield. When I go into the woods and no need to conceal, you could not pry that gun away from me LOL.

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

Very nice! 😎👍

I have always loved revolvers , they just feel amazing in my hands and look badass . Let’s face it when someone is staring down the barrel of a 357 it’s way more intimidating than a 9 . I just subscribed , you’re a very well spoken young man , very knowledgeable , your information rolls off your tongue which mean it’s part of who you age , and you shoot excellent. Keep up the great work

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. Welcome to the channel! 😎👍 It’s hard to go wrong with a .357 magnum

My primary carry weapon is a wheel gun. I’m in my 60’s, and it’s always been that way. That one is a beauty. Pinned, recessed, forged hammers are a big deal. Especially when you like to hit the range as much as I do. My ‘78 Jframe still fires as true as it did when I bought it 45yrs ago. Quality is important.

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

I agree 100% 👍

Now you did it! Just went and got mine out. It is a m19-4 and I noted it is pinned and recessed. Good! Got it new in the late 70's. Carried it off-duty for a few years and my wife carried it as her first CCW. A while later, my son asked to borrow it and I gave it to him in the early 80s. I forgot about it until one day I thought about it a month ago. Called my son and, to my amazement, he said he still had it and would bring it back to me. After all those decades it is almost perfect showing only the slightest bit of wear. I agree with you about how amazing this gun is and I am lucky to have it back! PS: Just went down and found my original rubber grips that you showed and I am going to put them back on. Thanks for reminding me I still had them!!!!

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

Very nice! Thanks for sharing your story! 😎👍

My first pistol experience was an Colt Anaconda 44. 10ish barrel with a red dot and yes it was seminal moment. My first and only owned revolver is a S&W Model 19-9 CarryComp. It has a 3" ported barrel and is upgraded with wood combat grips. My personal round is Grizzly 200gr .357. Plus, they do make RMR mounts for our revolvers but I'm not currently interested. By the way, I've seen a lot of criticism of the reliability of moonclips (I can't use them anyway, that's for the 586 L-COMP) so keep that in mind. I live in a future 10 round state so the six rounds doesn't bother me too much. Thanks for the video, the 66 inspired me and is awesome.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed the video! The 19 Carry Comp is a sweet modern wheelgun! 😎👍

I got the “modern” 66, 4-1/4” although it’s a great shooter, I can’t get past the hillary hole. Forgot to add that I did send it back to SW for a trigger job and fiber optic sight. After 6 months of waiting, they sent it back WITHOUT THE FIBER OPTIC SIGHT! I had to contact them and send it back for an “expedited” turn around of 3 weeks……

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Very nice! I can’t say I’m surprised about Smith’s customer service though… 😬

Thanks for the tip on Nelson Ford. Several of my Smiths are due for at least PMCS tuneups or else match/carry upgrades.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Nelson is the best in the business. Give him a call and say I sent you, I’m sure he’ll get a kick out of that 😂 His work speaks for itself 👍

Excellent, well rounded video showing all the pros and cons of revolvers. I carry the same gun you have, and I love it. I don't go places I shouldn't. I am home at night no later than 10pm. I am not a freelance cop. Therefore, the defensive revolver is perfect for my situation and threat level. Thanks for the gun smith tip. He looks very reasonable.

Some of us also are in outdoor situations where defending against 4 legged attackers are a thing as well.

Simply Rugged makes a vertical speed strip case for your belt. I bought a Police trade in 65-8 in 4 inch. Sent it to Gemini Customs. Wow its incredible what he sent back to me. Now I have a 2.5" bead blasted, tritium front sight and WHAT A TRIGGER!!! She is smooth. It's a great using gun not a safe queen. Winter is coming that means K frame season. Great video man I see very few people excited about wheel guns. It helps me realized I'm not alone.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

That 65 sounds amazing! 👍 I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Revolver videos typically don’t get a lot of views recently, so it’s definitely a passion video 😂

Nice man revolvers are awesome. I just bought a 4.25" python and carry it everyday. Train with it as well. Only bad part is I cant shoot it as fast as one of my rmr equipped glocks lol.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Very nice! The other downside is the cost and availability of ammo… 😬

@thorman944

8 ай бұрын

Taurus makes revolvers that can accommodate a red dot. I have a 605 TORO J frame.

I fid it interesting that everyone who loves 9mm has trained to double tap and shoot everything twice . The majority of self defense situations are settled with 3 or less rounds. There is absolutely no comparison to 357 ina 9 mm loading other than federal LE +p+ ,a loading that propels a115 gr.bullet at 1300+fps. This load is not available anywhere that i know at present. I have reloaded 125 gr.bullets to nearly 1600 fps according to my Hornaday manual. Loads from a 640 snub will totally vaporize a cinder block. Also shooting most loads through older k frames is no problem. These problems came with people in the 70s shooting super vel loads which were 110 gr loads at somewhere over 1800 fps. The problem with 110 and 125 gr loads is that gas is escaping from the cylinder before the bullet reaches the forcing cone. Tis causes flame cutting on the top strap and forcing cone erosion. The standard for 357 is a 158 gr bullet at 1200 to 1400 fps. Ive put thousands of rounds through model 66 revolvers and never hurt the forcing cone or stretched the frame. 😊

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

👍

@lylesmith5079

8 ай бұрын

That's what I've heard from a pistolsmith. Keep the forcing cone free of lead helps too.

@PatrickKyle-xz7pk

3 ай бұрын

I agree 💯. NOTHING 3 rounds of 357 won't take care of.

Very articulate, Sir. Good to see a sharp young man enthusiastic about the wheels:)

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I have more wheelgun content in the works. Just waiting for Nelson Ford to work his magic on a couple other revolvers 👍

When I carry a revolver for daily carry, it is a SAA carried openly. The SAA are natural pointers and with practice of point shooting you can get the revolver into action super quick especially from an open carry crossdraw holster.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Fair enough 🤠👍

I carry a 66-8. The advantage is that the"-8" is a full length guide rod versus the shorter one that you have. That helps get those 357's out a little bit. You can also get the longer rod on a three inch barreled version if you can find one. You may want to try Buffalo Bore heavy magnum 125gr JHP ammo (1700fps/802 ME). A 3" barreled gun gets 1603fps per their info. For concealment try a Leonard speedloader pouch.

I have had my pistol permit since I was 21 (I'm now 56) and I have carried a smith & Wesson .38spl 5 shot revolver ever since. They never jam and there's no safety, when its time to shoot they will never fail you. When friends ask me "what pistol should I buy Dave"? I always tell them the same thing "buy a revolver"

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

It’s a simple system 😎👍

Depending on my mood on a given day, when I strap up for EDC, I grab either my 4" Model 15-1 (.38 special - circa 1959) or my Glock 17. For Bunny-blasting or deer-dropping, I like my 6" Model 19-2 (.357 Mag/.38 special - circa 1962)

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Excellent choices! 😎👍

I love my SW 66-3. I bought it years ago and love it. I carry quite often. It carry’s nicely AIWB and has a wonderful trigger. It’s probably my favorite handgun.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

I’m glad you like the Model 66 as much as I do! 😎👍

I have a S&W M&P 10mm 2.0 that I haven't gotten comfortable with yet for carry but I have become very proficient drawing and shooting from the hip not as good as with my 44 but as you mentioned I am concerned about multiple attackers and capacity not a fan of 9mm but I have one, I just like the stopping power of 10mm. I carry 6 speed loaders so I'm bulky 😅working to lighten up a bit. you're videos are awesome and impart information from beginner to expert. I hunger for more. 73 Recon Marine with proven combat experience. The world is getting crazy and criminals more brazen than ever. as Colion says you are the militia! Good work stay safe and God bless.

@NightwoodGuns

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Keep on practicing with the 10mm 👍 With the right ammo, it is an absolute beast with great capacity. But you can’t go wrong with the ol’ .44 either 😎 I’m glad you’ve been enjoying the channel. Stay safe 🇺🇸

I have a Smith model 13-3 revolver 357 magnum, I have owned this gun since 1979 and even though it has been eclipsed by other handguns in my collection far as firepower, speed of loading, capacity and I always thought about selling it and get another semi auto pistol to add to my collection, but I never do, It has a good feel in my hand and in my own definition , maybe others wont get , but I call it a good pointer, meaning it just falls on to target easy, and it is the gun I keep in my nightstand over all the other guns I own, I guess it is like a old friend that I know that I can depend on and when I decide to sell all my other guns when I get too old to shoot a lot my Smith revolver will be the one I will keep till I pass on, It is also a handsome weapon that gives me enjoyment even when I'm not shooting it, I like to take it out and admire its quality and timeless look , I will work the hammer a bit swing the cylinder out a few times then clean and polish it and put it away for a while

@NightwoodGuns

6 ай бұрын

Very nice! Thanks for sharing! 😎👍

Congrats on your obvious mastery of the Ayoob reload. I've stuck with the Hook-em-Horns support hand/loader in the strong hand method for over 40 years and figure on continuing with it.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Both are great techniques! No reason to change 😎👍

My s&w 627 is my back up, not my primary except maybe around the farm where I’ll get camera alerts way before anyone makes it down my long dirt driveway. I’ve had Siri flip me around in a bad part of Detroit where I ended up getting plugged. The 9mm was too bulky to get out while buckled in the drivers seat. My original S&W 327 that Detroit PD refused to give back (don’t blame them I’d want it too) is what I could get to. Case is closed, it’s over, charges dropped against me entirely. I did nothing wrong except look for a bbq place off I75 that was in the hood hood of Detroit. My 327 saved me ass from being shot even more and I couldn’t get my 19x out because I carry 3:00. My 327 (357 mag 8 shot) was appendix.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Sorry you lost your 327, but I’m glad you are still here to tell the tale. You make a strong case for appendix carry while driving 👍 (and a strong case for staying out of the hood hood 😂)

Of all my revolvers I own, my 4 inch, S&W Model 57 no dash is my favorite. Love me some wheel guns!

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

That Model 57 no dash sounds very nice! 🙌 Wheel guns are the best!

I switched over from simi autos to revolvers a few years ago. I was an LEO trained on glocks and told that I needed minimum 45 rounds on me at all times. After leaving I came to the realization that I live in a relatively safe area, getting into a self defense situation is extremely unlikely and getting into an actual gun fight is exponentially less likely then I’m going to at least carry in style.

Thanks for this awesome video! I just put a new production version of the Model 66 Combat Magnum on Layaway, and I am really looking forward to it!

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! Congrats! I’m glad you enjoyed the vid 👍

@Zona-dw9rp

9 ай бұрын

Congrats ... You'll love it! I enjoy my 66-8 with a 4.25" barrel. What barrel length did you choose? Be safe and have fun.

Yep, that's a good one. Pinned and recessed, no Hillary hole, no transfer bar, firing pin on the hammer, and stainless. I love it. 👍

@NightwoodGuns

5 ай бұрын

🇺🇸👍

I pocket carry my ruger sp 101 snubby with 5 rounds of 357 goodness. Other pocket has back sig p 238 with 7 more 380s in case I miss with the first 5. Alabama holster conceals these safely with minimal printing.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Very nice!

On the S&W Forum, you can order a frame insert to eliminate the frame lock. When you're done, you wouldn't know the gun came that way.

Excellent video! I definitely concur on your sentiments regarding moonclips.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

I’m glad you liked the vid! 😎👍

New sub, another revolver guy here, thank you for this video!!! I love both revolvers and semi autos and carry both depending on time of year, wardrobe and where I am going out in public. I have the Combat model 66-8 and love it, I don't carry it much because it's not as easy to conceal as my other lighter weight snubbies but it can handle the magnum loads a lot better than the lighter guns. It's mainly used as my camping/hiking gun. Also a great home defense gun, I would love to get the 7-shot 686 plus one day to add to the collection.

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel! I’m always happy to find another revolver fan 😎👍 The 66-8 is a nice camping gun! You’ll definitely have to add a 7-shot to the collection soon 😅

Just started shopping for my first revolver. Watched the video start to finish very informative and appropriate your wisdom.

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Good luck on your revolver purchase! I’m sure you’ll get a good one 😎👍

I’m a huge fan of revolvers and just like you my first handgun I fired is my father’s .38 special. I have a revolver I’ve always wanted which is a S&W 629 5” barrel.44 magnum with a full lug. One true fact any revolver owner knows is if a bad guy was to reach for the cylinder and put a hand over the cylinder and you pull that trigger….someone is gonna have a really bad day. Having a cylinder full of 240 gr…just walk away.

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

Revolvers are a great place to start 👍 And you should definitely get that 629! 😎

I love revolvers always have always will my personal conceal carry is my Ruger, SP 101,357 2 1/4 inch barrel

@2A_Chicano_Califas

8 ай бұрын

3' Is The Way

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

Very nice 👍

@NightwoodGuns

8 ай бұрын

Yeah 3” is the sweet spot 😎

Great info 👍🏻 I’ve got an old 66 that only has about 100 rounds through it. I bought it because I liked the look of it but I soon got into 686s and it’s sat in the safe for decades. Truly a beautiful revolver. Just subbed 😀

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel! I’m glad you enjoyed the video! 😎👍 686s are definitely better shooters

I’ve also always been a wheel gun man. My first handgun was a Ruger Vaquero, and my current favorite is the Chiappa Rhino. Keep up the good work

@NightwoodGuns

9 ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I love the Chiappa Rhino 👍 A great modern wheelgun!