I've been a revolver shooter for years, and this was an excellent refresher. Your video presentations are first rate. We are all so lucky to have you as a resource!
@mimip154
4 жыл бұрын
I've shot revolvers for over 30 years. Certified expert marksman with 2" model 15 in the AF and just learned alot from you. Keep up dispensing your knowledge! And thank you!
@mauer594
3 жыл бұрын
Out of curiosity, what does/did pistol qualification look like?
@GunBlue490
2 жыл бұрын
@@mauer594 I found your question 11 months late, but I'll answer anyway. Most advanced departments began formal revolver training during the 1970s, some a bit earlier. The vast majority used what was known as the 25 yard standardized PPC, Practical Pistol Course developed by the NRA, though some added 50 yard stages of fire, especially in formal competition. All firing was done double action from the secured, snapped holster, typically over a 60 round course, with stages at 7, 15, and 25, or 50 yards. At the 7 yard line, shooters on line drew when the target turned toward them, or at the blast of a whistle, firing six, reloading, then another six, all in 20 seconds. The sequence was repeated at the 15 yard line, in 30 seconds. At the 25 yard line, shooters fired with the strong hand from behind a barricade, then from the weak hand, opposite barricade, then kneeling, then prone. Departments with NRA certified police firearms instructors could obtain NRA sanctioned rankings and badges for Marksmen, Sharpshooter, Expert, and Distinguished Expert. In order to obtain and wear the Distinguished Expert badge, the shooter was required to fire three nearly perfect scores out of a possible 600 for official record on an NRA silhouette, witnessed and attested to by the NRA instructor. Most departments gradually moved away from the PPC course as various other "Hogans Alley" style courses were developed in the latter 80s and 90s, involving running and shooter movement, and challenging "Shoot, Don't Shoot" exercises. Other scenarios were developed for auto pistols involving dummy rounds for gun stoppage correction. The history of police firearms training development was very involved, to provide officers with the finest skills.
@craigfinley2507
Жыл бұрын
@@GunBlue490 is it ok to use hair clipper oil to oil my revolver
@heroinmom153
Жыл бұрын
@@GunBlue490 My dad joined the police after Vietnam in 1970. He was a master with the .357, which was their duty gun at the time. I still cherish, shoot, and EDC carry his police S&W 13-2 that he left to me to this day.
@markr5132
4 жыл бұрын
GunBlue is not kidding; I used to shoot in a league and if you practice double action a few weeks for 1/2 hour or so, you will be amazed at how you can get the sights to stop jumping around as you pull threw the double action.
@The_John_Galt
4 жыл бұрын
You and Paul Harrell must be related. Great content!!!
@thetoecutter13
4 жыл бұрын
Gunblue and Paul are the only two gun subscriptions I have, the Godfather of guns and the Gandfather of guns. The others are pretty much clowns and wannabes in my opinion.
@jerryroberts631
4 жыл бұрын
Funny you mentioned these two icons. I've thought many times on what a great collaboration video they could provide. Anyone care to wager a guess at the view and "like" numbers that video would generate?
@nathanlambshead4778
4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree.
@craigbenz4835
4 жыл бұрын
@@thetoecutter13 : I've added a third into the mix. HRFunk He is as good as these two.
@thetoecutter13
4 жыл бұрын
@@craigbenz4835 thanks for the suggestion, I watched some of his LE Qualification course vids and I like his personality, if there's one thing that turns me off immediately is arrogance or the tough guy act. In my experience, tough guys don't have to act tough.
@zayacz123
4 жыл бұрын
It’s comforting to see this, knowing you’re OK. God bless!
@CranfordPark
4 жыл бұрын
"God's studio" Love it, using that.
@markr5132
4 жыл бұрын
These video's should be considered National Treasures. They hand down many bits of information derived from years of study, helping us Americans maximize our gun experiences, fun and safety. After years learning about guns, I am always pleasantly surprised how much I don't know regardless of how seemigly simple the topic of particular video is. "The older I get, the smarter my father seems to get." quote comes to mind after I watch GB video's I'm reminded of the profound Mark Twain quote "I was astonished at how much he had learned in seven years."--Mark Twain. ... Thanks Again GunBlue.
@mikec7478
4 жыл бұрын
I was just going to write that this man is a national treasure. I couldn't agree with your comments more.
@ronfox5519
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. I just discovered this channel, and am very glad I did.
@borisgorin1170
Жыл бұрын
Completely agree ! This man is a master and the information he chose to share is priceless love his videos
@petermccuskey1832
Жыл бұрын
I love your presentation. I am retired instructor from the age that you are . We can still keep people safe.
@mahoney399
Ай бұрын
As always, great information, no "smaltz", no dumb music, just great info. Thanks Captain.
@rdaniels8681
4 жыл бұрын
Best gun channel on KZitem
@Yetified_Mayhem
11 ай бұрын
About to purchase my first. Very much appreciate this video as always. A man I can trust.
@robertchichitano3209
4 жыл бұрын
I love listening to and learning from the Masters.
@warrenbeard4546
4 жыл бұрын
When I was young I used to use a revolver for work back in the "dump pouch days :) " I had an exercise that I used on in which I would place a penny on the frame just ahead of the rear sight (making sure the revolver was unloaded first !!) Then practice drawing the trigger straight back while keeping the gun on target without tipping the penny off. I used to be fairly proficient with a revolver and I think this exercise helped . Worked with model 10s, 19s, security 6s, GP 100s etc.
@authormikemontie250
Жыл бұрын
I was trained to shoot a revolver in the Wisconsin State Patrol Academy in 1987. Although at the time I thought my training was very good, I was not trained in the different trigger pull and thumb grip, (single vs double action), that you have presented here. As my police career evolved, I ended up with a Glock 19, I even became a firearms instructor. This was the best revolver training presentation I have seen. I really enjoy your videos. You have a tremendous amount of knowledge, thank you for sharing it.
@rationalmind6362
4 жыл бұрын
My wife Carrie's a S&W 15 - 2. Always practives double action. Her form and accuracy amazes everyone that sees her shoot. Incredible, I couldn't be prouder. 🙂🙂🙂
@richardkorwek9781
Жыл бұрын
One of the best instructional videos I have seen. Very easy to understand.
@cjr4286
4 жыл бұрын
I was amazed at how still that revolver stayed when GunBlue demonstrated the trigger pull. Watching closely, the only wobble I perceived came from his arm, not from the trigger pull. That's how you know GunBlue truly knows what he is talking about!
@markr5132
4 жыл бұрын
And he does it one handed! Maybe not impressive until you try yourself and get big time humbled!
@jc.1191
3 жыл бұрын
@@markr5132 in real life self defense, it's very likely you will have one hand to use. That's why I practice it, and don't carry something silly like 44 magnum that I can't control.
@craigfinley2507
Жыл бұрын
Recoil will make it jump a little he didn't mention that
@evocati6523
Жыл бұрын
@@craigfinley2507the gun moving after the bullet has left the barrel is not important to accuracy
@mushtaqali537
4 жыл бұрын
I learnt a couple of things even after 30 years of shooting. Thanks from France 🙏🏼
@endutubecensorship
3 жыл бұрын
France, the land of excellent Manurhin revolvers
@WilhelmDerMann
4 жыл бұрын
An analogy to "Ben Hur"? I love it! Excellent instruction!
@pedrotome9119
Ай бұрын
It is always so good to hear from you those who know what they are talking about, AND know how to transmit their brutal knowledge to ignorants, as myself. I like guns, and where I live I hardly could own a legal firearm. And even if I did, it would be my disgrace if I had to use it in self defense of me, my family, and my property. Here things are upside down 😢😢😢. I do not have any real gun though. Yet I will die liking guns. No matter what. Thanks for this class, Sir! ❤
@drizler
Жыл бұрын
I learned to “stage” the trigger shooting the SW CS1 with US Customs in the late 80s. I came to appreciate that subtle click right before it went off. With my snubby 642 today I can still hit a 1x1’ steel plate continually at 100’.
@rdrrr
14 күн бұрын
Damn. Imagine what you could do with a 6" bbl...
@nickeyhilton3254
Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir! For your service and your great videos. Way down here in Ft. Polk , La. Country.
@GunBlue490
Жыл бұрын
I have fond memories of Ft. Polk.
@gusloader123
3 ай бұрын
@@GunBlue490 Wow! ---- You are the first man that I have ever heard/read the words "fond memories" and Fort Polk, La. in the same sentence. 🙃 Most guys hate that place. How did a New Englander handle that swamp heat and humidity and nasty critters down in Cajon land? {btw - Good video!}
@robleogre5250
4 жыл бұрын
This is my favorite time of year - the smell that permeates the air, of the melting snow, conifers and the feel of new life imminent. You and Benny stay well, and God Bless. Fantastic and informative as always.
@markb6407
4 жыл бұрын
What great timing sir! I was shooting a nice .357 S&W revolver with my dad this morning (quality quarantine time). I discussed how I needed to study the technique of shooting double action! Blessings from Texas to you and yours during these trying times my friend!
@jerryroberts631
4 жыл бұрын
You are the "Bob Ross" of firearms. Calming, yet motivating me to be better at something that I'll never be as good at as you are. Good job as always and be safe in these difficult times Sir. God bless.
@johnthom3342
4 жыл бұрын
Best explanation of trigger pull I’ve ever seen. Thanks
@dowdawg
4 жыл бұрын
Well I have some things to work on!! That gun didn’t move!! Very impressive and nicely done!!!
@wayneparker9331
4 жыл бұрын
I always love watching your videos. Even after serving in the USMC and shooting for the last 37 years, I find I always learn something new from you. And it's great to see you healthy and happy.
@CyborgZeta
Жыл бұрын
I'm 33, and got into shooting revolvers when I got into shooting back in 2017. As someone still learning, your video is very helpful. Thank you.
@brentmack51
4 жыл бұрын
God bless you gunblue
@lienlawmaven7967
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great class. This old soldier keeps on listening and learning.
@copbass
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. This is my treasure
@tdrnkr
4 жыл бұрын
Pull, pull, pull. You did well number 41.
@GunBlue490
4 жыл бұрын
Good movie.
@onpsxmember
4 жыл бұрын
What's the title?
@rdrrr
14 күн бұрын
Brilliantly explained, love the analogies and the cadence of speech. Your educational experience is clear to see. I'm a DA/SA pistol guy and the information here is highly applicable to those platforms also.
@tedclutter7326
4 жыл бұрын
Don't get into a gunfight with this guy! Another excellent video - thanks.
@kingbertie
Жыл бұрын
I did my firearm training as UK police officer about twenty seven years ago and I've learned things about trigger pull from your video today. On my initial course I had assumed that all the people training me were firearm experts, and some of them obviously were, but some of them were only an 'Instructor's' course away from where I was. Lots of arrogance but not a lot of knowledge. That became apparent with the difficulty for some to answer simple questions regarding things like 'position of finger on trigger', 'how to remedy common trigger pull issues like pulling and pushing shots', and not being able to explain the reason for the different sized apertures on the rotating rear sight on an MP5. I suppose it's what happens sometimes when a certain type of person thinks the job is about looking good while wearing sunglasses and chewing gum. One thing that nobody seems to mention when talking about single and double action, is that the trigger pull is heavier with DA because pulling the trigger has to rotate the cylinder to the next round as well as cocking the hammer, and in SA the main effort is the thumb cocking of the trigger, which also rotates the cylinder, leaving the trigger only needing a much reduced 'pulling' effort to fire. Anyway, good video, now I've a lot of 'back issues' to go through to catch up.
@elifoust7664
4 жыл бұрын
Great finger control class.
@lens7859
2 жыл бұрын
That looked like a beautiful double action pull. Very smooth.
@Deerpoo22
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks blue. Hope you and yours and very much Benny are healthy and stay healthy in these trying times. God bless
@petehawkesrealestate618
Жыл бұрын
Great info!
@DOUGLASLASH-xy4ct
4 жыл бұрын
thank you sir!
@jamesmasters1381
3 жыл бұрын
Re: Double action trigger control. I’ve been a fan for quite a while, have watched many of your videos, and usually I am in complete agreement. “Howsomever”- Back in the glory days of the wheel gun, I was a member of the largest sheriff’s department in the world. Their issue gun was the S&W model 15 (I think that was the number) Combat Masterpiece. The way they taught us to shoot double-action was exactly the way you described as a defect. One learned to lock up the cylinder in the heavier first part of the double action pull,steady the gun, then complete the final squeeze, which was similar to single action. With practice, you could do that all day long. So, they must’ve had thousands of defective guns, huh? Unfortunately, for me, that didn’t work, as I favored the Colt; and you can’t do that with the Colt.
@LoboAzul56
Жыл бұрын
Great video……..but……..I agree. Being able to “stage” a double action trigger, like I can easily and effortlessly do with my GP100, does not mean the gun is defective. Far from it. It gives me three options, single double, and “staged” double, which comes in handy from time to time…
@LibertyGarden
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Glad Benny is doing good.
@TheHikuky
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much 🙏👍👏👏👏
@TheAlf61
5 ай бұрын
Beautifully explained. I think the two stage double action applies more to old Colt Pythons.
@gregoryl869
2 жыл бұрын
I have watched this several times and it's just outstanding. Thank you!
@Joe2010M
Жыл бұрын
So much good info in this presentation. Thank you!
@stefanfful
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you ,sir. Hope you are well.
@thenarrowpathoftruth9443
3 жыл бұрын
1st rate video. Thanks for creating it.
@wayne8276
2 жыл бұрын
Every time I watch. I learn . Thank you Sir . . Glad you finish up with a Benny update. Way to go .
@capt.mike73ahoy14
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the good tips; revolvers are still my favorite handguns for recreational shooting. Glad to hear Benny is enjoying the outdoors with you.
@chrismills4213
4 жыл бұрын
Just love your teaching...the best on youtube! God bless
@daveaver
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve been shooting my beloved S&W 586 wrong for years (double action). Thank you.
@terrysewell9531
3 жыл бұрын
I am grateful for someone so experienced sharing your knowledge. It’s priceless. God bless you and Benny
@markbecker71
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@JuanDeSoCal
4 жыл бұрын
Fascinating instruction. Thank you!
@personalfunfest
4 жыл бұрын
Boy this was nice. This was like a fireside chat with Franklin Roosevelt... but about revolvers... very much appreciated... love from California 👍🏽🇺🇸🥇
@markr5132
4 жыл бұрын
I am sure I'm speaking for many of your friends and followers in wishing you are your family a Happy Easter! It's times like these when we "count our blessings" and thank the lord that we have fellow Americans that help us along the way in being better people, better protectors of or family etc... so thank you for the big part you play in spreading your fact based information that helps us in so many ways! p.s. Give Benny a big hug and an extra table scrap for us!!
@jefftanner832
4 жыл бұрын
whitewater rafting (rowing) and revolver trigger pull. sweet! guess what I am doing now with my sp101? cool instructions to practice. I was watching reloading powder choices and wondering how I got here. I subscribed because of so much cool information from a gifted teacher! Thanks!
@borisbuliak3626
4 жыл бұрын
So glad you covered the isosceles. Can’t tell you how many ppl practice just like that and are done. Never mind just shooting with one hand it’s very seldom I see ppl practicing shooting with their weak hand, kudos to them. Keep them coming GB you are very knowledgeable. God bless your for family.
@LevPicaresco
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir. Very helpful.
@lj.7311
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video. I’ve been shooting DA exclusively the past few trips to the range using your suggestions and I’m getting better. Blessings sir.
@Graymanone
10 ай бұрын
I first carried a Ruger Security Six and after years returned to a revolver be that a snubby 38 special, Good review of the basic of how to improve using a revolver. " Wheel guns are real guns"
@gusloader123
3 ай бұрын
Bingo! "Wheel guns are real guns!" Sometimes carried a Semi-Auto in the military, but I have never purchased one.
@payres48
4 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear Benny is doing well sir. Thank you again for your wisdom. Best wishes from Australia.
@brianblackburn-author7531
3 жыл бұрын
Great analogies from a great man.
@hillbilly5b72
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. God bless 🙏
@papashvily
4 жыл бұрын
Eating this stuff up, thank you!
@EastboundDwn
4 жыл бұрын
I'm sure the anti dry fire guys are having high anxiety watching this video. Lol.. Thank you for another great learning experience 👍
@01100101011100100111
4 жыл бұрын
Made even worse by the fact that when the mic picks up that "snap", it seems to almost mute his voice. Making the dry-firing almost the ONLY thing you can hear.
@69xxmiiikexx86
4 жыл бұрын
No hammer nose on it tho
@deadpresident78
3 жыл бұрын
maybe it was said along time ago when the hammer had the fir pin attached to it. My model 64 has one but it is removable..... That helps solve that. lol. Most handguns do not have the pin attached to the hammer anymore. That saying is old and no good. Maybe in the 60's it was relevant.
@EastboundDwn
3 жыл бұрын
@@deadpresident78 That would be the beek.. and your correct, they are no longer attached to the hammer.
@jc.1191
3 жыл бұрын
Dummy rounds, or dry fire is ok? Wouldn't want to damage my expensive gun. New Ruger gp100.
@OldManMontgomery
Жыл бұрын
I read "The Secrets of Double Action Shooting" by Bob Nichols (written in 1950) in 1971 when I was much younger. I found it fascinating. Then in 1974 or so I fell amongst a group of gentlemen who shot combat pistol matches using double action revolvers in double action mode. In those days I shot a Government Model and secretly felt superior. They cleaned my clock. I did have the sense to realize they knew something I didn't. There followed a long - it seems - period of developing the technique. Actually, it was faster than I thought. You bring up a very good and valid point. Do it one handed. I shoot two handed, and at the same time am aware that the 'other' hand is often busy. The quest goes on. By the way, the 'sideways verses square on' discussion was going on the days of dueling and duelists.
@jorgebrieniv7
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I really like your personality and your manner of instruction. As kids our our first handgun lessons were on a da revolver and we had to master it before we could move on to the coveted 1911. It was frustrating but ever since then every trigger I meet is my friend. I trained my daughters up the same way.
@64samsky
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all that you do! May God continue to bless you, the Mrs. and Benny.
@GunBlue490
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. God bless you and yours.
@paulmicrons8416
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate that you pass along this information .
@brianreif7305
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I’ve carried a Sig p220 since i came on the job. I still see tremendous value in a double action trigger in a duty handgun. Thank you for posting.
@ronschuster8575
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for posting this video. I've been trying to find a definitive answer on this.
@volatile2805
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this understandable and informative video.
@paulbrogan9477
2 ай бұрын
Brilliant. This is the best gun video I've watched. Thank you.
@edwardsdeacon
3 жыл бұрын
An excellent instructional video.
@miketabback2635
4 жыл бұрын
I subscribe to many You Tub gun friendly sites. You are my favorite by far and I look forward to each new video you put out. Thank you from a real fan. Mike T from NJ
@classicgunstoday1972
4 жыл бұрын
I like how you typically use one hand to shoot. This is actually how my dad taught me and I typically stick with it 80% of the time. I do practice with a variation or another of weaver or isosceles somewhat regular but typically my practice is one hand and focus is one hand. “Handgun not a Handsgun” is EXACTLY the point me made.
@martinscharf3902
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this great Video! Greetings to you, your family and Benny! Stay healthy! God bless you!
@billybigtime7749
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Take care!
@captains5182
Жыл бұрын
Great teaching. Thank you!
@erikjensen6503
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you great information. Stay safe!
@VPitisci
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your valuable insight. You have helped me a lot!
@drivesideways6550
4 жыл бұрын
New subscriber, I enjoy your videos and wisdom. Now I've got another favorite KZitem shooting channel! Great teacher.
@ely336
4 жыл бұрын
Always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.Good to be outside and so,glad to hear Bennie is doing so well. Proof that God loves you in a very special way. Take care and always look forward to your videos. Hope you and your family stays safe and happy.👍🐶🇺🇸
@Robnord1
4 жыл бұрын
And may God bless and watch over you, family, and of course Benny. Thank you for another informative video sir. Your work here is greatly appreciated.
@markkeyser
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. I appreciate them! I grew up in a veteran's housing project after the war. About 1955 - 56 Jack Ennis, our neighbor (a Marine Corps veteran), showed me how he fired his .45 service automatic: Jack was right-handed and he used his the middle finger on his right hand as his trigger finger. It seems to me (although I might be suffering from the faulty memory of a 6 year-old kid) that he used his index finger to point down along the slide at the target. In any event, that's the way that Jack felt comfortable shooting. Now that I'm pushing 70 years old and I've got a tremendous amount of arthritis in the fingers of my right hand (and I am right handed), I shoot my DAO revolver with my left hand. I had made the mistake of shooting using the fingertip. Pulling the trigger using the joint is a much for comfortable way to go.
@onpsxmember
4 жыл бұрын
I just tried this with the middle finger. Good to know about this option. Very steady, lots of control on the pull.
@jamesbell8730
4 жыл бұрын
Big thanks, you have answered so many questions, every video has quality information.
@michaelbierlein5642
Жыл бұрын
Great instructional video, thank you
@kbkesq
Жыл бұрын
Laser grip on my 327PC 8 shot helped when I decided to do 50 dry fire pulls a day for a week. Got way more accurate.
@Bam-BamMoore-zz2vk
4 жыл бұрын
MY VERY FIRST DUTY WEAPON AT A NOW RETIRED LEO WAS THE SMITH & WESSON MODEL-10...👍🇺🇸
@jimtheedcguy4313
3 жыл бұрын
I'm so thankful he's putting his wealth of knowledge and experience out there for everyone to learn! The least fuddiest of the fudds!
@Browneye2566
4 жыл бұрын
Great lesson. Very well described. The rowing analogy is particularly helpful.
@gardosalazar9127
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. gun blue, for sharing your gun knowledge with the gun community. KUDOS TO YOU SIR.Very informative and helpful.
@Quality_Guru
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip on using the inside of the joint for Double Action, as well as, the tip not pull the trigger to stage a single action setup on a Double action pull. I will also be practicing the single arm dry fire technique more importantly French. Blessings to you!
@Rustebadge
Жыл бұрын
Have been shooting revolvers (and others of course) for almost 50 years, including having taught several thousand police officers/professionals. Shooting and fighting with a handgun are certainly not the same things but are often confused. I find most students do not train for natural movement under stress. Defensive and natural trigger use was well explained in a book I read titled "Beyond the Muzzle: The Firearm and Shooter Development Guide". I enjoy your videos. Good verbal descriptions.
@cobia1794
4 жыл бұрын
I'll take your advice,... with my SRH 454 , it's really a beast one handed, but a challenge I enjoy. I've had it since it was first introduced and mostly use two handed to be proficient. Thanks for all your imput and effort, I watch all your shows...
@onpsxmember
4 жыл бұрын
You don't need a round in chamber to improve the trigger pull. Lots of dry firing and you could reload something lighter for training or shoot .45 Colt or Schofield.
@cobia1794
4 жыл бұрын
@@onpsxmember I got rid of all colt cases, didn't want to forget brushing between meals and have overpressure issues with the larger one's, using H-110 on the large and don't dare download with that powder!
@chefboy2160
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir and god bless you for sharing with us your years of experience!
@jc.1191
3 жыл бұрын
This was helpful information the first time I watched it. And was excellent review material over a year later to stay in shape. Great as always bud.
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