You know, I heard a guy or two running down this " old guy" who thinks he know something about guns. But I find that that "old guy" , has taught me more truthful things about guns than all those young morons put together. Thanks for all the videos you do, your opinion comes from experience from actual gun smiting, shooting, reloading, hunting, ect. Most other people on the internet today couldn't figure out how to pour piss out of a boot with the instructions written on the heel. Your videos come from actually doing the craft over years n years and it shows. Thanks again, " old guy" , and keep up the good work.
@russelder9743
Жыл бұрын
Amen
@lets-allplay
Жыл бұрын
I believe I seen that video as well.. a few 1911 "guys".. The only thing I can say about that is how GunBlue490 has graciously shared his knowledge, which is backed up by years of professionalism and experience, all without ever trying to sell me a single item. While I appreciate everyone who is willing to teach and share, I personally know who I would rather throw my hat in with. Just my 2c's
@SARoberts88
5 ай бұрын
An “old guy” who speaks with authority on a subject that he has devoted most of his adult life to.
@jamesgray2955
Жыл бұрын
I own and enjoy both, but as I grow older, I grow fonder of my wheel guns.
@markmcdonald5711
Жыл бұрын
Get your Old Fudd Club card.
@bluzharpin20
Ай бұрын
Me too...
@algoneby
10 ай бұрын
very good video. The wheel gun won't ever fade away, for those who are in the know. I love my revolvers, and am not really in love with the plastic wonders. i like em both, but with a choice, I'd pick a revolver.
@rickyramirez3483
Жыл бұрын
Man! What a straight forward video, thank you, Sir! I kept saying to myself…’this guy is on the money on every point he brings up’. Very good info, lots of sense on each statement and very open to any caliber and fire arm. AIR ASSAULT, Sir!🇵🇷👍🏻
@midnightsailor1
Жыл бұрын
Opened up my eyes to some considerations I hadn't given to revolvers...and also turned me on to the 41magnum ,a revolver I hadn't considered before. l think it will be my next purchase wish list.
@bobbyscott8024
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for posting this and showing us the ''pros and cons'' of each! I liken it to David when he was going out to face Goliath! He couldn't wear Sauls' battle-gear or use his weapons because they didn't fit and he hadn't tested them! To me it's the same with guns, tools or anything else. It an emergency or spur of the moment we might could manage but they really have to ''fit'' us individually! I grew up in the '60's and you sir are a dying breed! Thank you again and God bless!
@64samsky
Жыл бұрын
A Smith & Wesson Police Chief's model 10 is an awesome shooter! I have 357 and 44 Magnums, but I love my model 10!
@jeffreyelliott622
Жыл бұрын
I really love my 51/52 frankenstein post war Smith & Wesson Regulation Police .38s&w caliber revolver for it's like I can't miss with that handgun out to 15 yards just deadnuts accurate to say the least I mean I have to make myself miss my target on purpose and I'm wanting to test it at the indoor range at 7 yards to see If I can place my 5 shots in almost one hole shooting single action of course !!! I believe I can do it just aim solid for that bullseye and SQUEEZE the trigger and see myself keyholing that bulleseye !!! CHALLENGES got to love'em !!!
@jacobcelo7040
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your presentation, GunBlue. I myself have always been a fan of revolvers, and still faithfully carry my SP101 Ruger .357. I'd be very curious to see your thoughts on the Ruger Security Six line, as it compared to the K frame S&W. I would imagine you were around in the days of Rugers emergence onto the double action scene. I have done a lot of research into the history of the guns, but I'm always yearning to hear of first hand accounts. I know you were a S&W armorer and have shown how the newer S&W are superior in terms of strength and design to their older counterparts. From what I understand, Ruger was really ahead of their time with the designs they put forth in the Six lineup. Thanks for your continued effort, Sir.
@wwalker3738
Жыл бұрын
The Security Six are great revolvers that stack up very well against the S&W in every regard except the trigger pull. There is nothing that can compete with the triggers that S&W builds even to this day. I love my Rugers and the GP 100 is probably the strongest .357 American built but even though they may be as accurate from the bench off hand in DA the S&W will always be a bit more accurate because of its trigger pull
@tomarmstrong750
Жыл бұрын
I have an SP101 and the double action had always been a bit rough. I finally took it apart and found that there were a lot of rough edges and burrs in the action. I smoothed things up with fine jewelers files and stones and the difference is amazing. The single action cocking was also improved. Feels almost like an S&W. Almost. My GP100 did not have the same issues and I was able to improve the action by installing different trigger and hammer springs and a trigger stop screw.
@jacobcelo7040
Жыл бұрын
@@wwalker3738 I agree, the triggers do not compare. I've had over a dozen Smiths and 5 examples of Six series guns. One Security Six had a tuned action for competition shooting, which was fairly smooth and light. However it didn't hold a candle to my basic, barebones Model 10-5, the run of the mill service revolver. I was actually quite shocked at what a difference there was the first time I handled a Security Six. I had been shooting Smiths since my teens, and had been very excited to handle a Security Six but was taken back by how stiff and mechanical it felt in comparison to the glass like K frames. It's something I can overlook, as I enjoy the design overall moreso than the Smiths. I have a GP100 as well, and it actually has the best trigger of any Ruger I've encountered. It's a 3" barreled, fixed sight GP100 in blued, circa 1989 which I purchased unfired. I've got several thousand rounds through it and the trigger is actually really nice. Much better than the Security Six with the action job was. My SP101 I carry is nothing to write home about, however I have never liked the comparable J frame triggers either, and actually prefer the SP101 over them.
@jacobcelo7040
Жыл бұрын
@@tomarmstrong750 I have never tinkered with my SP101, I will agree the action is not the greatest, it's heavy and mechanical feeling, but not the worst I've felt. I will have to pull it apart and inspect everything sometime. My GP100 actually has the best trigger I've felt on a Ruger and has no modifications. It's an older 3" model from 1989. I bought my wife essentially the identical gun, 3" fixed sight only hers is stainless steel. Newly mfg in 2020. The trigger on that gun is noticeably grittier and more mechanical feeling than mine from 1989.
@repetitivemotion
Жыл бұрын
I just bought an SP101. I can’t believe how bad the trigger is. The hammer and trigger springs are unbearably stiff. I haven’t even shot it yet and don’t plan to until I do a trigger job. On the other hand it is a fine looking piece of machinery.
@billelston677
9 ай бұрын
Years ago I started out with a 38 special J frame and then changed calibers twice with semi autos. After all these years I am now back to a 38 special J frame for concealed carry and couldn’t be happier!
@brianlee6849
Жыл бұрын
I like both for different reasons but I love the classic revolver. I think capacity is overrated for self defense. I think if someone is in a situation where you need 15 rounds there in trouble. Great discussion thank you 👍
@revv45acp71
Жыл бұрын
You are a national treasure and as comes out in some of your other videos a genuine Christian. I appreciate both. Please consider being less wed to S&W. They are not now who they were when you were in the field. Ruger seems to be the best made revolver these days.
@GunBlue490
Жыл бұрын
No, they are not what they used to be. I am a certified factory trained armorer for both S&W and Ruger, and there was never a marriage ceremony with me and S&W. I presume that you are not familiar with my respect for Ruger engineering, and perhaps haven't seen the Redhawk that I often holstered and demonstrated. On the basis of your note, it sounds like you haven't seen my critical review of the new Model 19, nor perhaps saw my most recent video comments regarding their century old design and its 51 weaknesses that I was trained to repair. Constantly and frustratingly, year after year. Let me be clear from an Armorer's point of knowledge, having maintained and repaired many hundreds of S&W revolvers since 1975, and having maintained hundreds of Ruger GP100s that never required repair. 1. Ruger is a stronger, and virtually indestructible. 2. The old, beautiful S&W was a nightmare of weak design that was utterly impossible to keep in top working order. It's a pretty, but dysfunctional work of art that left the factory destined for continual breakdown and loosening. 3. The new S&W with the hated key lock and the despised MIM internals is vastly superior in strength, reliability, and does not require the constant skills of an Armorer to keep in top working order. That's why I own two of them. 4. I testified before my chief and police commissioners in 1985 that our S&W were junk and cost the department many unnecessary hours of constant repair and expensive parts (S&W charged us for parts). I further recommended that we scrap our S&W revolvers and eliminate them from consideration, and purchase the then brand new GP100. We did. In the ensuing years before we transitioned to autos, I never repaired a single Ruger. (To this day, Ruger does not charge me as their Armorer for parts, which are very rarely needed). 5. S&W ignored their weak issues for nearly a hundred years until police departments began switching to the GP100. Overnight, they seemed to have an attitude change and they finally addressed those failings.
@repetitivemotion
Жыл бұрын
I started off buying AR’s. Then it was semiauto pistols. Then AK’s. Then Shotguns. Then my son wanted a revolver, he was 16 at the time, so I bought him a S&W 686. Now I have been infected with the revolver bug. I just bought 3 DA revolvers and I’m looking at a Single Action Army. Somebody stop me, I’m spending all my $ on this stuff! Should I get a colt, Uberti or Ruger???😂
@markmcdonald5711
Жыл бұрын
Ruger GP100, Kimber K6S, Colt King Cobra, S&W 640 Pro, all in .357.
@gusloader123
Жыл бұрын
Well, most decent Firearms never lose their value, so you are not wasting money like the casino gamblers and pony players do. If you want to get a single "Horse Pistol" then you may want to look at "feel" a Colt Single Action Army, 1973 model, or it's cousin the civilian version named "The Peacemaker" (As seen on the opening scene of "Gunsmoke each week and Marshall Dillon drew and fired and the bad guy - 🙂). I owned a Ruger Blackhawk convertible single action in the 1970's and 1980's. I had two cylinders: a .45 Colt and one for the .45 A.C.P. cartridge. 7 1/2-inch barrel. I never liked the gun. It was not accurate, and the action was rough. {I traded it for a .22 semi-auto. .22 LR ammo is much cheaper than .45 ammo.} Some folks like Ruger revolvers, but not me. Before you spend your money, I suggest that if there is a shooting range near where you live, visit them and see if they have "loaner guns" so you can try out various makes and calibers. In an area that I used to live, the indoor range had "loaner guns" for use if you would buy 50 rounds of their reloads and shoot the gun at the range. Or, if a person you know has a single action Colt or Ruger, ask him to borrow it and buy some ammo and "test drive it" or offer to buy him a box of ammo for the use of his pistol. Try, before you buy! Note: The men in the 1800's who bought Colt "six-shooters" learned to only load 5 cartridges. The sixth chamber they stuck a dollar bill in, and that was the cylinder the hammer rested on. That was why Bill Ruger came up with his different action - a Ruger Blackhawk can have all six cylinders loaded without a 'bump' so the hammer does not accidently hit the primer while the gun is in your holster. That was the only complaint I have ever heard about the 1873 model Colt Single-action revolvers. I have noticed that many (most?) of the guys who are in "Cowboy Action Shooting" use Colt single actions rather that Ruger's or Uberti's. A Uberti is from Italy and there are handguns from Brazil. They cost less, but if they break, then you have supply line problems. {BTW - I later got what I consider probably the best all-around handgun ever made, a S & W Model 10, 4-inch barrel in the best all-around caliber, .38 S&W Special. Very accurate gun and the cartridge is perfect. Reasonable recoil. Hundreds of Police champion shooters, both individuals and Teams racked up many Trophies using .38 Special Double-Action Revolvers.} Hope this helps you.
@repetitivemotion
Жыл бұрын
@@gusloader123 I found Cowboy Gunworks who claims to be able to take a Ruger Vaquero and make it handle real smooth. Any opinion on that?
@gusloader123
Жыл бұрын
@@repetitivemotion Hello. I am not aware of them, so I cannot give a judgement. Always a good idea to check reviews of companies and individuals who make, repair, alter things. I often look on the YELP reviews. A cautionary note: If you do buy a handgun (any firearm) and then pay some guy to make changes to it, then that will void the manufactures warranty / guarantee. I have known guys over the years that have bought firearms (usually handguns) which were pricey, then for some unknown reason, the normally sane person takes that high-priced super-dooper weapon to an advertised "pistol smith" or "gunsmith" and pays the guy nearly 3/4 of the list price of the new firearm to "accurize" it or "customize it". Argh! They have a fit if the water, electric or N.G. bill goes up $5 a month, but they have no problem spending mega-money on a "customized" gun. Some people must have tons of spending money and don't have a mortgage or pay rent. If I pay a bunch of money for a new fancy handgun then I expect it to work perfectly out of the box without any more add-ons, or special treatment. Many moons ago when I was in the U.S.M.C. they showed us an instruction film of a Marine Corps Captain who was a famous champion pistol shooter. He held the M1911a1.45 A.C.P. in one hand (it is after all a "handgun" 😉) and shot a dime off a fence post. Standard issue G.I. handgun, not some "customized" thing. Not everyone can do that, but it is possible. Have you tried shooting the Ruger Vaquero model yourself? I have never held nor fired that model. Ask the Range master where you shoot or somebody you know and ask to rent/borrow their Vaquero model and see if it is right for you. Offer to pay for the ammo. Lots of folks got the 9mm "Glock" bug in the 1980's and they were thought to be better than chocolate ice cream. I tried one at the indoor range (a loaner gun, if and the shooter bought a bag of reloads), and I hated the Glock schlock plastic wonder gun. It cut the web of my hand when it recoiled. NO other semi-auto or revolver has ever done that. There is a reason why most people test drive a car before they buy it. Hope this helps you make a good decision.
@repetitivemotion
Жыл бұрын
@@gusloader123I went to a gun shop this week and held the Cimarron and Ruger and dry fired them and both triggers felt very good I wouldn’t spend a dime on a hot rod gunsmith job.
@samadams9557
Жыл бұрын
I have that exact same Pendleton wool shirt.
@mikeofmanymikes2630
2 ай бұрын
I prefer revolvers but I have a Beretta 92s that is a tank and keeps me safe with 15 rounds in the mag.
@markr5132
Жыл бұрын
Anyone that doesn't appreciate should trying and hang out and feel the precision and inspect the precision of some a Smith or Colt. feel the fine trigger and smooth rotation of the cylinder etc...works of art that just so happen could feed you or save your life. Long live the revolver! p.s. I have several auto's not a hater of auto's one bit.
@mikemcmanus116
Жыл бұрын
I really like the .357/.38 revolvers and shoot them DA. IMO if I can shoot a revolver DA well shooting my pistols is much easier. The main downside to the centerfire revolvers is the cost of ammo if you don't reload, unless you are shooting a 9mm revolver. I am seeing some 9mm brass cased for .25/.26 cents per round with free shipping. The .38 range ammo may be twice that amount.
@LionAstrology
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another video. Great information as always.
@Shot_Gunner
Жыл бұрын
That’s easy : WHEELGUN 👍🏻🤠
@treedoor
Жыл бұрын
I've been debating myself on this issue as someone who is looking at buying a carry gun, and possibly a home defense weapon. The pros of a revolver, that I can see, are that they can be fully operated by one hand (which might be necessary in any close confrontation), they can stay loaded indefinitely without any fear of malfunction, and they are easy enough to understand in the event of an emergency where someone other than yourself might be tasked with using it.
@phil3476
Жыл бұрын
If a revolver shot misfires...just pull the trigger again. A semi auto has to be racked again. If you get a double action revolver then you don't need a safety on it.. remembering to turn off the safety on a semi is overlooked...also a revolver will shoot with a limp wrist. Some semi autos jam up with limp wrist..just think if your wounded or your shooting with your arm around a wall or car. You may not have a firm enough wrist to fire a semi. Hammerless revolver is my choice for carry and to have next to my bed. Semi auto can also railroad your hand with the sliding rail.. you can handle all your business with 5 or 6 shots in a revolver.
@Dcm193
9 ай бұрын
@@phil3476how many classes have you taken with tour snubby? No not thre nra bs i mean a 1000 rounds in two days . That has you really shooting .
@phil3476
9 ай бұрын
@DC-fl1nf I've taken no "classes" that require thousands of rounds to complete the course. I did take my concealed carry course with my snub nose though.
@richardmundo9709
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful good informative information thx
@knotwerken
Жыл бұрын
You have great content but pls cut it down 15-20 min ... despite my knock of the time, this is my fav vid of yours ... keep these going ... thx
@Zona-dw9rp
Жыл бұрын
I am a revolver person, but will use a semi auto for defense. I believe that capacity is critical today.
@dondayton4238
Жыл бұрын
why isnt coo coo clock running? heard the other one..
@timothysuddath3852
Жыл бұрын
With today's bullets. Hornady XTP in particular. Do you feel the 9mm really is that much better than a 38+P? That's what I got my daughter. Lady Smith, 6 round titanium 38+P, 3" barrel. She simply can handle it so much better, more accurate, no limp wrist. Just seemed a more practical solution. I felt the 38 was superior to the. 380 auto.
@marioncrane09
Ай бұрын
Regarding women shooters, their bodies also have a lower center of gravity, which aids them in accuracy and precision in tasks not necessarily related to firearms....archery and certain musical instruments come immediately to mind
@tonychaples4769
Жыл бұрын
if you are using the same brass out of the same revolver do you have to resize the brass and if so are there any advantages?
@66smithra
Жыл бұрын
Yes you still need to resize. The advantage is properly gripping the bullet and being guaranteed that the case fits into the chamber. If the bullets are too loose in the case they may walk forward under recoil and they will be inconsistent shot to shot which doesn’t help accuracy. If they walk forward enough, they will tie up the gun because the bullets will be sticking out of the end of the cylinder.
@GunBlue490
Жыл бұрын
Your question perhaps derives from rifle usage, where minimal sizing is an element of maintaining a bullet's concentricity to the bore for greater accuracy, which is typically measured in less than 1/4 MOA over a fully sized cartridge case. In terms of benchrest or varmint grade accuracy, any gain is welcomed. Such is not the situation with handguns, and certainly not with revolvers that can only function reliably with a few thousandths of an inch cylinder play, which is why revolver barrels have conical forcing cones to guide bullets to the bore. Unsized, fired revolver brass expands well beyond the diameter of a bullet, and simply will not grasp another without sizing to at least the length of the bullet shank. Would there be any advantage in such minimal sizing, you may ask. For the life of the brass, no. The sized portion is the most fatigued with normally sized cases, because the crimp used to grasp the bullet undergoes more work hardening and splits due to brittleness. Accuracy? No, because of the inherent, however slight, misalignment of the cylinder and bore that I previously mentioned. Thirdly, brass can bulge slightly ahead of a resizing die. Anyone who has used a revolver knows that, unless the cartridges are very mild, the brass expands tightly to the chamber walls sufficiently to require firm mechanical extraction. Any bulge beyond that whatsoever would make reinsertion very difficult, if not impossible. Bullets are not only crimped in place for retention, but also to iron the case mouth for easy insertion. The standard process of resizing fully, followed by a firm crimp on the bullet is the only way to reload any pistol or revolver cartridge.
@wildweasel6898
Жыл бұрын
I watch these videos because my grandfather is gone but the same knowledge he gave me is available here. On top of that gunblue has lead me towards Christ. This is the most valuable channel I've ever seen. God bless you brother. Thank you for your time and knowledge.
@oldcop18
Жыл бұрын
My career started in ‘68 when revolvers ruled. My issued .38 saved me more than once in 30 years to include having to reload a Colt DS in the midst of a 1974 protracted gunfight w/armed robbery suspects. We transitioned to the Glock in the ‘80s & I was glad to have it due to its increased ammo capacity. I’m in my mid 70s, walk w/a cane so a J Frame is perfect for my needs. As an aside I agree w/you about putting a bunch of tech stuff on the gun in hopes of becoming a better shot. My guns have none of that, I shoot them the way they come from the factory. The only exception is oversize grips on a revolver to accommodate my XLG hands.
@amtrakjohn
Жыл бұрын
OC. Thank you for your Service. Glad u made it safely to your Pension. I also like the small J frames, like the Mod 49.
@DomoArigatoRobot0
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, glad you made it here to comment.
@russelder9743
Жыл бұрын
Old Cop---thanks for standing on the wall....30 yrs God Bless you...I am also 70 and walk with a cane ( live very rural Mts upstate NY ) and also pocket carry a S&W J frame....hang tough stay safe
@BirdDogey1
Жыл бұрын
Almost the same boat. Every now and then I think about selling one of my J frames for the new and shiny. Just can't do it.
@sean0181
Жыл бұрын
@@russelder9743 I visit ny every summer to visit my daughter she is a nurse and lives in belleville,ny,We were on lake bonaparte last summer loved it ,of course i had to leave my carry gun back home in Pa.
@CADMike
Жыл бұрын
I love it when he says he’s not into train tracks all over his gun. He doesn’t want his gun looking like a train set lol. That’s gold.
@mgf001
Жыл бұрын
From here on im gonna call picatinny rails road rails
@Dcm193
9 ай бұрын
Take a low light class
@boomdawg56
10 ай бұрын
When I was small, maybe 4, a relative came for a visit, he had a trunk full of surplus 1911s covered in cosmoline and paper. I wanted to get my hands on one of those .45s so badly, the older boys got to shoot a couple rounds, he then pulled out a Bearcat .22, "Here is something you can shoot", then he sat on the ground and taught me to load and shoot that little revolver that actually fit my hand, and I shot a box of 50 .22 shells at cattails and dragon flies. I don't remember hitting anything but it sure was fun and marked me as a revolver guy for life. And it marked him as my favorite relative. I love my autos but nothing feels more natural in my hand than a good revolver.
@navchaps3449
Жыл бұрын
Love your clarity. You are a natural teacher. This discussion helped push me over the edge. I've decided to get my first revolver. Happy New Year!
@Shot_Gunner
Жыл бұрын
You won’t regret it!
@DC632A
Жыл бұрын
you will love it
@samadams9557
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations. Revolvers just have a timeless feel to them. They’re sexy.
@Zona-dw9rp
Жыл бұрын
What revolver did you get?
@navchaps3449
Жыл бұрын
@@Zona-dw9rp my son-in-law is gifting me a Smith and Wesson, 686. he's a good boy.
@tommoyer3302
Жыл бұрын
I prefer a revolver , don't need to pick up the brass off the ground
@seapimpnh.9307
Жыл бұрын
Not a fan of the tactical Tupperware polymer pistols . I’ll take steel and wood any day . Personally I prefer wheel guns .
@oliverclosoff4973
Жыл бұрын
I'll take both.
@RTRider.MaxCaptain
Жыл бұрын
YES PLEASE…
@charlesknight3204
Жыл бұрын
@@RTRider.MaxCaptain … Ditto!!! Chuck Knight from Buffalo, Texas. 👨🌾✝️🙏🐩
@thebluehoodedman6121
Жыл бұрын
Before I was even watching the video I was thinking the exact same thing I’ll take both
@IAM-o7o
Жыл бұрын
If the shtf pretty much anything that works and is sustainable is better than nothing.
@PYRO200055412
Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful home and inner/outer ambiance. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Sir.
@fredgaf
Жыл бұрын
SW 38 Special +p revolver for me. Add some hollow points, and I have all the safe, simple, reliable, rugged home defense needed. Bad dude catches on of those, and it's lights out. GunBlue: THANK YOU for your informative videos, I'm learning lots from you!
@intj2948
Жыл бұрын
I’ll take the revolver for conceal carry. Reliability & simplicity are important.
@wizardofahhhs759
2 ай бұрын
It's extremely difficult to find an unreliable auto these days.
@marsonofjo344
Ай бұрын
Civilians don't consider keeping a fully loaded mag for years. It weakens the spring. In contrast, a fully loaded revolver has no such problem.
@66smithra
Жыл бұрын
Revolvers, especially old ones, are much more interesting to me than autos.
@comlbbeau
Жыл бұрын
Years ago I gave my wife (5' 3") a Rossi 5-shot .38 special. She subsequently enrolled in our local sheriff's department civilian firearms course, which included a couple of night's classroom instruction, a session in the shoot-don't shoot simulator, and an afternoon range session. To my surprise, at the range session the safety officer saw her revolver and discouraged her from using it, providing her his department issued Glock 26 instead. She ultimately decided on a Springfield XD-9 subcompact that fit her hands better. Go figure.
@SuperAriel35
7 ай бұрын
I own both . The Glock 26 is a great little semi auto pistol. But I very fond of smith and Wesson model 638-3 5 shot revolver. Iam a wheel gun fan but I also own semi auto too . There something of my wheel gun that I just love plus the comfort
@jetfu400
Жыл бұрын
"people take more on emotional significance vs realistic one" this guy is spitting facts!! love him already
@happymotoring4674
Жыл бұрын
All the best to you and yours. Say hi to Bennie, God Bless.
@markrutledge-docmark41
Жыл бұрын
As a long-time lover of the .41 Magnum revolver, it's a breath of fresh air to listen to this educated, and experienced Gentleman discuss these topics in a reasoned, and informed manner! One problem with the "social media" is that we are stuck with a huge mess of "arm chair experts", who have very little experience, and even less in-depth knowledge! Thank you, GunBlue490, for having "been there, done that", and are kindly sharing your experiences with those of us who value what you have to say, Good Sir! Take care, and God Bless! - Doc PS - Listening to your discussion put me in mind of reading the wise words of Elmer Keith, or Skeeter Skelton, the sages of yesteryear! Please keep it coming!
@ryannafe9252
Жыл бұрын
Both designs have their strong points, that’s why they’re both still around. Solid video. 👍
@northdakotaham1752
Жыл бұрын
Happy New Year....I'll take one of each please.
@normanmallory2055
Жыл бұрын
In 57 years now I’ve never had any concerns with my revolvers, the function all the time every time ! I use speed loaders and the concept is fine and it works well ! Good information! Autoloaders are a different breed all their own I agree!!
@larryblair4765
Жыл бұрын
Again, a fantastic video. I am a big fan of both. I have many semi auto and many wheel guns. I carry a glock 19 to work and as my edc, but would not feel uncomfortable with my 2" 357 s&w 19. Or one of my 586 or 686s don't carry my pythons, as they are just too beautiful of gun to get punished in a carry routine. Hope u had a great new years and thank u for another great video sir.
@briantatro7493
Жыл бұрын
Sir you have forgot more than most know about firearms
@James-xf6ov
5 ай бұрын
He does know alot
@adrianalanbennett
Жыл бұрын
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Happy New Year! God bless.
@grahamohea2424
Жыл бұрын
I'm primarily a Glock guy, but I have recently gotten on a revolver kick. Went to the range earlier today, where I brought my Glock 29, GP-100, and two LCRs in .38 Special and .22 WMR, respectively. I like the challenge of pistol shooting and a revolver is a completely different set of skills to master
@hansblitz7770
Жыл бұрын
Revolver shooting will make most shooters better at using an auto.
@waynehendrix4806
Жыл бұрын
@@hansblitz7770 I agree. And it always seems that from the same approx barrel length, I get more control and grouping with a revolver. Many revolvers also have an adjustable rear sight to square things up as well.
@claytonoakley8677
Жыл бұрын
@@hansblitz7770 I agree as well a revolver makes you take the time energy and patience to hone the skills to hit your marks. You have generally 5 or 6 shots and you want them to count. I actually enjoy single action revolvers. I shoot them and my 1911 .45 and I notice my skills always improve
@russellkeeling4387
Жыл бұрын
The revolver has an advantage when reloading ammunition. One nice thing is not having to chase brass.
@muhabamin8129
Жыл бұрын
Happy New Year, sir, light weapons expert🇺🇲
@mat7883
Жыл бұрын
Thankyou for taking the time to produce such a high grade production with great content week in week out! The video is of high clarity, sound is sharp, great lighting and great backdrop! Makes it very easy to watch. I have both, but enjoy shooting the revolver a lot more and you don't have to search high and low for spent brass. 😉
@markchoate9021
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I really enjoyed it. My wife carries a revolver for all of the reasons that you mentioned. However, while she is a right handed shooter, she had to overcome having a left eye dominance. She has done pretty well with this, but I wondered if you had a video, or could do one, on dealing with "left eye dominance?" Thanks.
@LionquestFitness
Жыл бұрын
I like both, own both, and have carried both professionally. Most times as as a citizen defender I conceal carry a snub revolver.
@selaxlife7621
Жыл бұрын
Same here....I own both and love both....guns are like women....they come in different shapes and sizes and all deserved to be loved and taken care of....in return they will take care of u.
@daveaver
Жыл бұрын
Happy New Year Like them equally but those wheel guns are works of art.
@spudboyQ
11 ай бұрын
Your voice is so pleasant. I could listen to law books if they were read by you.
@TrustedCustomer
Жыл бұрын
Continue with the good work! I just happened to look and see whether you had any recent videos and noticed this one. You had a dozen comments within four minutes of your upload! Hats off! and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
@forthehellofit5544
Жыл бұрын
Batteries don’t die on iron sites. I had a pistol optic that I loved for competition. Til when I was in the middle of a competition and my zero somehow got messed up. I loctite all the screws. So personally I will never trust a carry optic for an everyday carry pistol again.
@Zkpe02
Жыл бұрын
My first duty weapon was a S&W Model 10, then I was issued a mod. 65 then I bought a model 586…and having only 6 cartridges in that cylinder made me work harder to become a more proficient shooter; I knew I had to make every shot count….I spent a lot of time at our police shooting range every other week, where we had thousand’s of cartridges of wad cutter ammo with no limit on how much we wanted to shoot…I spent a lot of time reloading as well😂
@robtans5042
Жыл бұрын
My first revolver was a s&w mod 13 but I have had many more. I done 👮♂️from 1981 to 2017. Speaking of mod 10 Ive got a round but mod 10 Ive had for a long time and an old s&w mod 10 pencil bbl that was a royal hongkong police dept revolver. Ive got several more but I dont carrying them anymore. Nowadays I carry a 9mm its just a change that came through time.
@Zkpe02
Жыл бұрын
@@robtans5042 I carry the Glock 17 nowadays, it’s light and with the double stack mag’s it’s still lighter than my beefy L & N frame revolvers. I had never used a hand gun per say to any degree of proficiency, I was a long gun rifle user my whole life which served me well though while in the military during Vietnam….
@krashdude1
27 күн бұрын
I had an instructor once tell me his way of practicing a revolver reload. At his range though. Have your reload in your pocket or wherever you carry the speedloader. Shoot your 5 or 6 rounds at about 5 to 7 yards. Then without looking at your revolver { he would close his eyes on his range] empty the spent casings, acquire your reload, load them and then shoot those rounds. He said this was a fairly realistic situation in a defensive shooting because you never want to lose sight of your opponent. Of course I brought up the "peripheral vision" situation, and he thought that was not something you can truly depend on in a real defensive scenario. We had lots of discussions about that.
@Tadicuslegion78
Жыл бұрын
If I was forced to live in an occupied state with an idiotic mag ban, I'm taking a revolver. but since I live in a free state, give me all the autoloaders with standard capacity magazines
@loymedic
Жыл бұрын
GunBlue, although politicians and evil actors are doing their best to destroy our (God-given) rights, thank GOD that as you say “…this is still America, and you can do what you choose…” Thank-you for your service, and I pray that you, the Mrs, and Benny continue to be blessed by His providence!
@JaredAF
Жыл бұрын
One thing that strikes me when viewing footage of officer involved shootings, is how often there are malfunctions either user-induced or mechanical, but malfunctions that wouldn't have occurred with a wheelgun. Now, when I say "often" I mean maybe 10-15% of videos I've seen, but that's far higher than one would expect considering that most of the popular service pistols have proven track records of being able to shoot thousands of rounds without failures in controlled test environments of course.
@cbroz7492
Жыл бұрын
...I'm getting back into wheelguns @ the age of 73....
@dowdawg
Жыл бұрын
Nice video, depends on what I’m doing that day as to what I carry. My issue is I like them all…
@cbroz7492
Жыл бұрын
..love hearing those bells in the background...
@teamstucker624
Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks for sharing. I like modern striker fire polymer frame guns for sure. At the end of the day I'm an 1980s kid and revolvers are what I learned to shoot first. I also ran hammer fire automatics and I still love those guns more now then I did as a young boy.
@Prepare2Survive
Жыл бұрын
I hope you're not letting that porcupine meat go to waste. They taste very good and it's a sin to kill something that's edible if you're not going to eat it.
@markr5132
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video and couldn't agree more. Sooooo jealous of your beauty of a gun S&W 629. Everyone talkes about the Colt Python's but Model 29's and their sister model 57 are the sweeter handling, better value and more robust wheel guns for walking in the woods with bears out there!! Always looked to buy one but that Eastwood character brought the price over list price, and my practical side wouldn't pay the going price, but some day!
@russf6572
10 ай бұрын
I like my auto loaders, but my revolver is in my hand more. I only have the one, a 4.2" stainless Ruger GP100 in .357, but it's a beauty! There's just something about the history and simplicity of the wheel gun.
@ziruk-king4466
Жыл бұрын
Model 57- 41 mag --- all you will ever need --- forget the 10--- Wyoming guy
@edwardpetty5401
Жыл бұрын
Happy New Year, and thank you for another informative video.
@rolandsmith4394
Жыл бұрын
Wait. There's a difference between men and women? Watch out for the "woke" police
@samadams9557
Жыл бұрын
Lots of guys who turn their noses up at revolvers should go let the Navy seals know they’re doing it wrong.
@TheGrenadier97
11 ай бұрын
Lots of solid and experienced comments in this video. Great content.
@jameswhitaker1324
Жыл бұрын
In my opinion, they’re both better. You’re welcome. Although, I’m still shopping for a 33 round stendo for my Colt Anaconda... I used to shoot in competition, plate shooting. There was one old dude who had been a police officer and he used a Ruger GP100. He was very slow and deliberate and he rarely missed (he also never won). On the rare occasion that he had to reload, he went into light speed mode. I’ve never seen anyone reload a revolver that rapidly (no one who’s initials aren’t JM, that is) and he was using speed loaders not moon clips, obviously. I think he may have learned those skills as a police officer and he was seriously og. I wouldn’t have wanted to be a felon in his jurisdiction.
@thetexasrat
9 ай бұрын
You know a revolver is a pistol too? Any firearm made to shoot one handed is a pistol. The old flintlock hand guns were the first pistols.
@meatheadjose2856
Жыл бұрын
good video, like always , G.B.
@frankbier1690
Жыл бұрын
That room is so appealing, beautiful place
@frankbutta9344
Жыл бұрын
I started out carrying revolvers, moved to 1911 pistols, and now carry both. A S&W 642 in my pocket allows me to have a hand on the gun while pumping gas, or standing in public, and it looks completely inconspicuous. I really like (and own) the new Colt Python.
@sihall1975
Жыл бұрын
Serious question from a non-American (and to be clear I'm not anti-gun, I just grew up in England) Do you really feel the need to have one hand on a gun every time you're pumping gas or standing in public? And do many other Americans live with this level of fear of being shot at every day?
@rob6850
Жыл бұрын
@@sihall1975 it depends on the neighborhood
@onedaycloser2death224
Жыл бұрын
@@sihall1975 absolutely. Always being aware of surroundings, scanning not only for my safety but for those around me. If you don't, then you're as good as dead IF and when things go sideways.
@connor3284
Жыл бұрын
@@sihall1975 The average American probably has roughly the same level of fear of violence as the average Englishman. The average person is unlikely to ever be involved in a life threatening violent incident, though it doesn't cost much to prepare for the unlikely.
@SUBARCTICPSYCHO
Жыл бұрын
@@sihall1975 Armed carjackings at gas stations have become frighteningly common in recent years in certain types of neighborhoods at certain hours. It's bad enough that this isn't the first time I've heard of someone holding a gun while at the pump.
@stillhousefilms6165
Жыл бұрын
Each has it's pro's and con's but i'll throw my two cents in for those who hike or camp in areas where an animal attack could happen. A revolver with a lanyard set up would be the best. Your shooting arm could be in the animals mouth and a semi- auto in your non - favored hand might cause a limp risk and a FTF or FTE. Also if you're in a struggle with an animal the lanyard cord can help you retrieve the weapon if dropped.
@Dcm193
Жыл бұрын
If you have such a weak grip that you limo wrist an autoloader you definitely wont control the recoil of a snub nosed revolver.
@isaiahmadrid6738
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video, thank you for sharing. I'm sure many folks in the concealed carry crowd would consider you a "fudd" for your opinion on capacity in a civilian defensive firearm; I agree with you, however. I have carried firearms with ammunition capacities large and small, and have certainly never felt "undergunned" when carrying a gun with a six round cylinder or a seven round magazine as opposed to a 15 round magazine. I can understand the sentiment of "better to have more rounds, and not need them, than to have too few," however, I think those folks overestimate the number of cartridges fired in a legal self-defense scenario. It's certainly not bad to have more ammunition, but it should not, in my opinion, be the primary or even secondary concern when choosing a carry gun. Better to pick a weapon that is reliable and practical to carry first and foremost. Any extra ammunition capacity should be seen as the "icing on the cake," as it were.
@markmcdonald5711
Жыл бұрын
I carry a Ruger LCR in .38spl and a Berretta Nano with two 8 round mags in a sling bag as backup. Best of both worlds. Call me a Tactifudd.
@callumbush1
Жыл бұрын
Easier to clear a misfire in revolvers!
@shanecoite3292
Жыл бұрын
Happy New Year. I have learned so much from your videos. God Bless
@wesleyburns4566
Жыл бұрын
I think I'll stick with my revolver it's reliable feels more comfortable to just in case 💥💥
@MrWheelGun
Жыл бұрын
Wheelgun or pistol? Yes please! Own and carry bottom feeders and revolvers. Enjoy them all.
@ramzimakarem1837
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for your valuable information.
@DomoArigatoRobot0
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much GunBlue490, for taking the time to talk about this subject. I did not know about "feeding the autoloader dictates the cartridge". This, among the other wisdom you've conveyed, convinces me to invest in a midsize to large revolver. They are just more aesthetically pleasing, by sight and feel, than the autoloader as well. Happy New Year to you as well, and God bless! 🙏🤲
@jameswhitaker1324
Жыл бұрын
I’ve carried a 1911 into the woods hunting and I don’t even like 1911’s, generally speaking.
@howarddeheer8295
Жыл бұрын
I have both types I myself shoot the revolver better but I am getting better with the auto
@falconmoose5435
Жыл бұрын
38 Smith. Model 10. At bed side.
@keydobutkrak
Жыл бұрын
Pistol A small firearm designed to be held in the hand
@nohillforahighstepper
Жыл бұрын
I have both types. The state where I live doesn't allow hunting with auto cartridges (WY). We are in the process of having them review the ballistics of the 10mm. But for now, my 357 or 44 mag will do the job of harvesting game quite nicely. But I would never carry one of those, or a 10mm for that matter, for personal defense. One area that you didn't cover was shooting through your target and knowing what is beyond. A 44 mag will most definitely remove the threat....but it could also neutralize innocent bystanders as well. The 9mm or 45 auto could do that as well but there is considerably less chance of shooting through your "target". When considering which cartridge to carry, I ask, "what size bullet would you accept being shot with"? The answer is always the same...."NONE". So, with that knowledge, even the lowly 22LR is better than going without. But I still prefer the 45...
@GunBlue490
Жыл бұрын
I discussed all those issues in a video a few years ago regarding the selection of handguns. The pass through matter was the driving force behind bullet design changes in the late 1970s.
@nohillforahighstepper
Жыл бұрын
@@GunBlue490 I remember. But I thought it may be worth mentioning again. Especially for those who haven't watched your previous video.
@DC632A
Жыл бұрын
No matter the preference, ya just can't beat a revolver for reliability and outright beauty. Although aesthetics over reliability shouldn't matter in a gunfight, why not have both by using a reliable and beautiful wheel gun? Realistically, revolvers are better options for some folks with certain disabilities as well because of the manual of arms involved when using an auto.
@ShaunPanzer
Жыл бұрын
I love all of the guns ! But I could only keep one pistol or a revolver I’d keep my 686+ 3 inch . I shoot it well and I like to have the option of 357mag or 38. There are so many great firearms and so many choices
@hankhill3417
Жыл бұрын
If it doesn’t have the firing pin on hammer, find one that does they are made so much better
@rodeleon2875
Жыл бұрын
for self defense it comes down to which one you can operate most reliably with muscle memory only and not have to think about the mechanics of it when you have already made the decision to use it. with proper training and practice both could suffice. i myself prefer revolvers but then again i have never been involved in such a situation thankfully.,
@jerrymoran8323
Жыл бұрын
Excellent historical records of usage of handgun firearms and their application civilian and law. Your experience will ring with many firearms instructors as well as anyone giving verbal to physical response to men and women. My personal experience with humans in scientific research, firearms instruction, manufacturing , design, safety instruction in fighting fires, or driving race cars women have attentive response geared toward safety and finesse greater than majority of men. My experience of over 65 years of sharing information with positive responses. Appreciate your detailed accurate videos. 🦅🙏✡️
@sleepthoughamostqruelandde1116
23 сағат бұрын
I carried auto in my 20s still do when i need to. But i switched to revolvers at 30 and my edc for the last 24 years has been a charter arms 38special undercover i inherited from my great grandfather. It strikes the most boxes fir me. Still carry a .357 when im out deep in woods. And my autos when i go to like Atlanta or something but always have a revolver for backup!!😊
@Paladin1873
Жыл бұрын
I don't like to discriminate. I'll take one of each.
@hankhill3417
Жыл бұрын
Nice to see you in good health sir.
@Grodd70
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I love both styles of handguns and I agree that both can be an excellent choice depending on a persons needs. I noticed at the end of the video bringing up arthritic conditions, some of my older or I should say "wiser" family members are now having a hard time with slide manipulation. The beauty of a revolver is its old camera simplicity "point and shoot". While I have heard that they make "snake shot" for 9mm or .45 acp (I've never seen it in person) and even then I would question cycling reliability , .357 Mag or .44 mag snake shot is readily available for persons camping. Plus both can be down loaded to .38 spl or .44 spl all the way up to much more powerful loads. Both are great but if I could only own one...make it a revolver.
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