I bought about 20 semi autos, then found out I'm a revolver guy! Got 3 o4 revolvers so far...picking up my 686 Plus today!!

Carried a Model 10 as a former LEO. Loaded with 38 special + P hollow points and a speed loader on my belt made me feel secure knowing I had 12 back up buddies that were 100% reliable and always there in support. Sure you can use as a daily ccw, just use the original grips to reduce the print and wear.

Great review and analysis. Many thanks!

You should mention the caliber in the description box.

Improper setting of primers can cause the revolver to jam. But it isn't the fault of the revolver, it is the fault of the ammo (and the reloader).

Great video, as always. The vintage guns are best, as are the vintage shooters. Just imagine how good you could've done with a Charter Arms Undercover. 😛

Well it IS POSSIBLE. I have had a squib load move the bullet to just into the forcing cone with the tail just in the cylinder. I have also had the ejector rod back off so the cylinder will not rotate or move out of the frame. So yes it is possible just rare and when it does happen it is a MAJOR PROBLEM.

I have had two Chief Specials so far. One a model 36, the other a model 60. Both in 38spl. They were great guns. I wish I still had the model 60.

Not sure about all the block stuff but hip shooting is essential. I learned decades ago to hip shoot cans at 10' I do like to distinguish between hip shooting and point shooting. Point shooting is a bit more accurate at longer ranges and is now embraced by the gun game guys. Why learn to hip or point shoot? cause as the gun game guys are finding out (finally) it is WAY faster. Fast is life but accurate is the thing. what I carry the most is a 340 PD .357 J frame at 12 ounces. yeah... it kicks really really hard. who cares? I can practice with any J frame. guess what? ALL j frames shoot exactly the same. shoot one you have shot em all. They are amazingly well regulated. I doubt I have put 400 rounds through the beast 340 PD just enough to see it shoots like any other J frame. I carry it in a hip pocket sticky holster and use wood SS grips. Sometimes I throw it in a front pocket of a jacket. I have no qualms about shooting through the pocket... yeah... ruin the coat but... I got a lot of coats.

Where did you get the pocket holster from? Good video!

Good afternoon Greg. Beautiful Revolver. Just don’t make them like that anymore. Enjoy the video my friend.👍👍👍👍👍👍🎯🎯🎯🎯🤜

Rosies' Milky Nickle finish will clear up to like new in about 1 minute if you use some Mother's Mag & Aluminum Polish from the Auto Parts store. Just use a soft terry cloth and gently rub in little circles. Enjoy. Love your program.

Carlita. For use against well dressed rapscallions.😉

I have been wondering roughly where you were from, Sir. I figured somewhere between South of Greenville, Columbia and Augusta and just heard Pickens! Hello from a Wofford Grad stuck in northern NY for work!

Wise choice with Rosie. The Smith's from that era are the finest. As a collector of same type of Smiths, I have the same dilemma: if you find a nice looking one, you never want to carry it for fear if you have to use it, you will lose it. One that is mechanically functional yet a little on the worn side is the way to go, way better a carry gun than any of the modern revolvers, bar none.

I've got a crush on yoyr Rosie there Lefty......I carry my Chief Special now religiously for about 2 years. But She's a CS9 wearing night sights and a "blued" cerakote

Good find Greg. If it runs well, looks are secondary to me if the value is there. I appreciate any of those you shared and have been thinking it might not be bad to carry a Model 15 even with 4 inch barrel since it shoots very well for me. Thanks for teaching us about those darn rapscallions, lol.

I believe you went the right direction with your purchase Sir! Better a sure bet than a gamble....Is it just me or do the nickel Smiths seem to ( usually) have very slick actions!? I'm a county away and don't know these honey holes ( gun shops) where you get these deals!

Good stuff ! I bought a used S&W Model 49 around 1980. Still use it. Never failed, excellent accuracy, shoots to point of aim. They made excellent revolvers !

There is nothing wrong with a Chief Special, and a lot right with them. The older Smiths are made extremely well and the triggers....wonderful. Back decades ago, Smith triggers were known to be some of the best, easiest, smoothest. For j-frame pocket carry, I took a piece of unfinished leather and made one. I am not the best hand stitcher, but it works. Summertime Is so hot. I will wear shorts when I can, and a j-frame carries easily in the pocket.

Once again Greg a great video. I have a M60-2. I will carry it in a pocket holster or DeSantis mini scabbard outside the waistband. I have been watching some of the old Hawaii Five-0 shows and the flat latch Chiefs Special is a classic. It’s something I would like to have if it fit my budget. Don’t need it. I priced some .357 Winchester the other day it was $26 for a box of 50. The guns S&W are putting out these days don’t stack up compared to the old ones.

I have the 442 and a few vintage S&W model 36's. I will favor the old Smiths any time.

Thought I had found the ultimate Smith, the Model 617 with 10 rounds of .22 LR. They wanted about a grand for it after taxes. Then I started reading the reviews on it. "Light primer strikes in double action". If you're going to charge that much for a revolver you need to make one that works.

I carry a S&W M&P Bodyguard .38 with a Houge Grip. I keep Federal Punch 120 grain +P JHP in it. I've never had to pull or fire it and I hope I never have to. I prefer a revolver anyway, that's just me.

My edc is a Hellcat, but I've owned J frames for four decades and always will.

Another great video. Thanks.

Nicely done. I have my model 60 from the 70's that I carry to this day. I added a laser grip which helps. Also have my Dad's 60.

👍👍Thanks Greg…..love that revolver. Hope you had a great Independence Day.

Long story short ..2 DECEASED RAPSCALLIONS 😊

Old Smiths are far better made than new ones.

Good job, thank you. I sure miss Mr. Holster.

Great video

Great video

Congrats on your new to you Chief's Special Greg. And thanks for sharing her with us. I love my old S&W hand ejectors.

Thanks for sharing Greg, great video! You are absolutely right about a vintage S&W, you gave Rosie a good home and she will give excellent service for several more generations!

Do you have plans to make a video on that Ruger security 9 compact that you have?

Hi Greg, something old doesn't mean it's useless. Great video thanks for all your hard work Sir!

As you know Greg my EDC has been a J Frame since 1968 but regular range time is a must. I carry mine up the same way, factory style grips w/a Tyler TGrip. Good shootin’ sir, hope all is well w/you.

Great video Greg!! Nice looking cheif!!

Its a bad day when midget gangs are on the lose. I paint the front sights on all my guns that don't have some type of inset. Stainless on stainless is hard to see.

To be totally honest, I did not think I would like this channel (no offense). BUT, you are very knowledgeable and interesting and I am starting to like & respect smaller, but REAL (not AI generated) gun channels. Nice work!

Greg, thanks for showcasing this fine vintage weapon. As you know, I'm a wheel gun type, and have a particular fondness for older ones. Your Rosie is a dandy! A weapon with a little mileage on it just means its been down a few roads, but it rides just as good. 😉

I carry, and have been carrying, a S&W .38 Bodyguard in all its variants (638, 38, 49) for 30 years, with one or two reloads, on and off duty, and never felt "under-gunned".

This guy is great. Straight outta 1964 and I respect that.

Why shucks I'de rather have two old vintage Smith & Wesson's any day over the new revolvers for they seem to match my old ass and that's what we have in common and they don't cost as much sometimes depending on condition !!!

Yes, you can't beat an older S&W Revolver. Recently acquired a Model 36 (no dash) and a Model 10-8, both in EXCELLENT condition and both made in the 80s with no side locks or pinned barrels. Action in both Revolvers are nice and smooth. Fired 100 rounds in each Revolver with no issues. Barrells are on straight and rounds hit the target dead center. Can't beat "old school" craftsmanship. I HIGHLY recommend getting one or two if you can.

Thank you very much for this video. You have very nice revolvers.

But... For $850+, I can buy a REAL S&W Combat Masterpiece.

I’d say that’s a pretty good consolation prize! I’ve been carrying a J Frame chambered in .32 H&R Magnum a lot lately. Love that Simply Rugged holster my friend. That’s what I’m wearing right now. Only mine is black!

We were you shooting your targets in that order? It seems backwards.