I’m gun guy, own a lot of guns and enjoy them all. But I don’t get the idea some have of them having some kind of sentimental value to them. My heirs are more than welcome to sell them or keep them. Same goes for my tools and motorcycles.

Istanbul, eh ? Not Constantinople? 🤔

Great job on the video 🎉

Great one!

Nice I Love me some TFK, did you get a copy right Strike for using the song?

I have seen test where they threw the AR7 into a pond to see if it floats. It will float, but only for a short time (1.5 to 5 minutes), then it sink like a rock. Check out this video on the Henry Survival Rifle: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGetemmEl86Kmtksi=vaO-G5A57Mk_JwoQ

Great find! Pretty little thing

Never had a 1200 , I need to get one.. preferably one made in the US

Love the speed pump feature

I really like the feel of this shotgun in the hands

I liked the way your 1200 looks now . The sxp are a good shotgun, my friend has one he has as his barn gun . Went to a couple local shops , but they are a little bare on used and some new stuff.

Takes extra practice to shoot well, I'm told.--loud, short barrel offers no natural pointability, factory grips are too small, especially for most males.

A Ruger Charger 22 with a folding pistol brace would be a good comparison in this lineup. I would take a non takedown version with a folder and a small prism optic. Fits in a pack and doesn't need to be assembled. Takedown version if you are using a suppressor. Or a Tippmann bugout version.

Best mmo I’ve got or shoot n my 22 the thunderbolt is always powerful deadly accurate it’s a lil dirty but I’ve never had a dud or misfire , fail to eject or cycle , fast as I can pull the trigger that in my marlin model 60 with 15 brown magazine, plus even in my rough rider 22 thunderbolt has never failed me and I would defend my life with it… I recommend Remington thunderbolts can’t go wrong in my opinion….

The badger is a single shot so probably the reliability is greatest. The Ruger ought to be second on that if they are still as reliable as the past but misfeeds etc. can happen with any 22 semi. The floaty gun well I have a Charter arms. Not super reliable. First you have to pick the best magazine for feeding from several. But if it jams the bunny might stay till you can clear it and make meat. If you needed it to fight an adversary last ditch you might lose. Or it floats but you might be sunk.

Some were freaking heavy

HOME RUN, brother! Short and sweet with a great closer. Years ago, roughly around 91 or 92, I special ordered a 3-inch J-frame (640). Sadly had to part with it one day-wish I still had it. I'm going around with the idea of getting another one or two, and they would have to be three inch!

Nice specimen. Love older Smiths.

38 special ? Beautiful wheel gun ! I’d love to have it but not for the $$$ they want now a days !!!!!

I was team 10/22 before they ever even created the take down… But after shooting a 22lr target pistol 🤔🤔🤔 I’m not going to name a particular brand but a 22lr target pistol with a couple of 10 round mags a box of 50 rounds in a dry bag 👍👍 You could make an argument about 200 yards but 🤷🏻‍♂️ what are you shooting at 200 yards with iron sights and let’s not forget the wind 🌬️ I know you can shoot twice that far with the 10/22 but it better be a calm day regardless of your level of confidence in your ability 👍 This is just the conclusion that I came to when I realized the main point is small game and for me 100 yards is all I can accurately identify my target at any more without some sort of assistive device. I think the 22lr target pistol has earned a place in the survival discussion… 👍🏕️👍

I recently purchased the Ruger rim fire go wild 22 magnum. After I got it out of the box and started trying to get the scope on I noticed the barrel was hard to one side of the stock and looking from the safety, the whole gun was out of line the safety was stright the receiver was crooked as hell the bolt shroud was not linning up with any of it the gun looked rolled in the stock. Needless to say it’s back at my dealers shop waiting to hear from Ruger. If they will reimburse us I’m ordering a tikka in 17 as I have another 22 magnum. Not pleased

For real 'only emergency" use ,due to bulk and weight I might take the Chiappa. Otherwise - If i have a choice my Savage 24 Camper o/u .22 lr /20 gauge is a lot more versatile....

Excellent comparison video. I guess a Ruger Charger with a folding stock would be a good survival "rifle" too.

I have a Henry Survival rifle, a Marlin Papoose and a 10-22 takedown. The Papoose is a great choice because it is inherently accurate, more so for me because I put XS sights on it.. one hole at 30 yards. It has a last round hold open and it has a carry bag that makes it float and I have 25 round magazines for it. My 10-22 takedown as stock wasn't a good survival gun because of the weight and it wasn't as accurate as my Papoose. I put a BX trigger into it, A Volquartsen carbon fiber barrel on it and a Backpacker stock. Because there are no iron sights with the Volquartsen barrel, I put a red dot on it. So now I have a 900 dollar survival .22 that I am afraid to damage or lose. It's about as accurate as my Papoose and only slightly heavier. The Henry is a distant 3rd place. The Little Badger is intriguing, if it were made in .22 magnum it would be even more interesting. The absolute reliability of a break open single shot is a huge plus.

Are these worth anything ? What’s the value of this piece ?

Congratulations on your new S&W.

What do you guys think about the 637 model? Looking at getting one.

I have a model 37 that looks like that

i put all new lake line parts in mine and it made it have a lot of failure to feed issues and the slide wouldnt go all the way forward. not 100% sure its the ammo or maybe the new parts i put in

Not many can beat the 10/22.

I have original S&W Goncalo Alves combat grips on mine..

Speed bees loader 8 shot can work with that, he is here on youtube, the ouner of speed bees

I bought most of my S&W revolvers during the 1980's . I prefer them like this or older . Those kids were dumb . 😂

The TPS Arms M6 Takedown should've been included.

Ruger Service/Speed/Security SIX from the same era's comparable.... my favorites. Handles Plus-P flawlessly.

1:08 or ten?

I don't own any of these models you showed but I'll throw my 2 cents in. If I were wanting one of these to use as a true "keep me alive until I get back to civilization" type of rifle I would go with that Little Badger. The design is just so simple and straight forward you can't really mess it up. The most simple tools are often the most reliable. The Henry is nice but kinda quirky looking, almost gimmicky. The 10/22 is the best rifle but how much weight and storage area are you willing to use up? Depends on the circumstances I guess. Happy NY.

I love these types of rifles, I just find them interesting. I've been looking forward to your video. Good overview, good stuff.

Yeah, that's a little beauty - love the F.P. on the hammer...where is should be!

I can imagine no worse hell than dying and knowing my kids sold off my whole collection.

I have the next step up in a model 66 combat magnum no dash.

They stopped pinning barrels in like 1975.

The Henry/Armalite AR-7 was never adopted by any of the US military. The Armalite AR-5 (bolt action in .22 Hornet) was adopted by the USAF as the MA-1 air crew survivale rifle in 1955. Also the Henry will not float more than a few seconds.

10/22 for the win.... don't take your firearms swimming

Now the Survival Rifle i have been carrying starting in 1977 is a Savage model 24-C 22 LR-20 GA 20 inch barrel it take down ammo in the stock 5 1/4 lbs with a case , i am thinking about getting a the Chiappa Little Badger TDX in 22 LR.

You have weak magazine springs.

I voted for the Henry in your poll. The videos I’ve seen are less than encouraging, but I like the concept. If you’re Paul Harrell, you use a .25acp Baby Browning to take down deer. What a legend. Happy 2025! 🎉