38 Special Revolver (Demonstrating How to Shoot Revolvers)

[@RowanWarren78]

As a woman with small hands, my .38 S&W snub nose is perfect. I'm training with it next week. This video is super helpful.

[@dan1769]

The Cobra Shadow 38. Special revolver is also a great choice.

[@scumbaggo]

Im a 6'11" man, and that's exactly what i carry daily. Dont let your stature dictate your abilities.

[@tinsleyt7801]

I just decided to get a small revolver due to the increase in crime in my area, I am home a lot with my son during the day alone. Your videos really help with education!

[@jasonashley3393]

My grandfather trained me on wax .38s from a Snubnose in the cellar of his house in the north end of kansas city back in the 80's, to this day I still pack a Snub.

[@mannyfox8089]

an expert's carry pistol for sure

[@jms7620]

Sounds dope man

[@kjkjkj360]

is that dngerous, what did you guys shoot at?

[@Itsraremoneyoritsnomoney]

I’m From Kansas City That Was My Dads Favorite Gun & It’s Mine Now

[@krashdude1]

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. 1

[@pianistofsymphonia]

When at a range qualification for CCW, with this reload style, would I be reaching crossing right hand into my left pocket for the speedloader? Or should I be holding it with my right hand while reloading with my left?

[@HammerHead524]

I started out with a .38 special and am pretty darn accurate with it too!! Great little guns

[@CarryTrainer]

+Sisupow3r Marcos Acosta keep it up

[@renelopez2244]

I need more range tine with mine. I'm shooting everywhere... Dont have this problem with a semi automatic but I need this snubby to work. 🤣

[@tonysid3563]

Minor correction- that is not a shrouded hammer, it's internal and is double action only. Models 638 and 649 are shrouded hammer which still allow the hammer to be cocked for single action operation while covering the hammer to prevent it from snagging on clothing when carried in a pocket.

[@mikemason4792]

This will be the first video for instruction that my wife will watch. She just bought a 38 split. Now the training starts.

[@shaman9024]

Does she carry it in a handbag like those old movies

[@mikemason4792]

@@shaman9024 No need for details.

[@msmeltzer1]

I shoot A LOT of snubbies. Best tip I ever got was with the grip. I right-handed so I’m gripping in my right palm with my middle two fingers. Then I bring the left hand in to lock up the right. THE LEFT THUMB GOES OVER TOP OF THE RIGHT THUMB!! The right thumb does nothing.

[@95talon07]

Negative batman.

[@TK-cl1jm]

​@@95talon07He's exactly right.

[@johnochicago8457]

Started with a 38 special Model 15 in 1970 and still use revolvers a lot. If you learn on a revolver the skill transfers to a semi auto. Especially trigger control.

[@SuperJoeBros]

"Revalvers"

[@federicotezzon9570]

Pretty cammon

[@Archimedes616]

@¢huky$hottem "These guns will get the jab done" Sounds like a radical way of dealing with anti-vaxxers.

[@joelmclamore1139]

@@federicotezzon9570 a maine talker ?

[@shirleylackey801]

😁

[@ebofthechill8008]

I've got a few hundred rounds through my RIA m206 and I haven't figured it out yet so here I am. Learned on my dad's 1911 and I was a crack shot with that.

[@texmex8220]

Revolver is definitely a different shooter. The way it points point of impact when sighting thr target. I've found with certain revolvers you need to bury or raise the front sight. Lastly it's real easy to pull a shot because the trigger press is heavier compared to semis especially the clip 1911 trigger

[@matthewrobinson4323]

I've found that with me at least, the wood grips work better than the polymer grips. That's because they let you grip higher up on the frame. I carry my m 206 in my rotation, and love it. When I first started carrying a snub about 10 years ago, the safest place you could be was directly in front of me at arm's length. It took me about 3 of 4 boxes of ammunition to figure out how to shoot it. Hang in there. You can do it. As to the 1911: if you miss with x 1911, you were obviously firing a warning shot. 😂

[@sooperdweeb1753]

I own a Ruger SP101 , 5 rounds of 357 or 38+p. I also have a Rock Armory 6 shot .38 that is my daily carry and feel that I am well heeled with either. Both weapons are as dependable as sunsets and wouldn’t trade either of them for a pocket automatic. Great purse gun for the genteel of our species. Stay strapped or get clapped.

[@82lowe36id]

I carry a Ruger LCR sometimes and love it. I always train with for afew weeks though to get familiar with it again before carry.

[@cruepprich]

This was very helpful. I got a bit discouraged with the same revolver. Now I've got something to work with to improve my accuracy. Thanks!

[@garylabita8843]

Totally pleased with my SW 442, did add Hogue grip, still fits in my jacket pocket.

[@oldcop18]

In ‘74 I was carrying my agency issued Colt DS. When we stopped three armed robbery suspects they engaged us in a protracted gunfight on a small dark parking lot. That little Colt did its job, putting one suspect down, wounding another we arrested the next day & a third man surrendered on the scene. In retirement my EDC is a 340PD.

[@robertonavarro7713]

Good job, sir. I used to work as an armed security guard and carried a Colt Police Positive on duty. My home defense today is a vintage Colt Agent.

[@JessicaGrecco-ll7gu]

Fantastic job my EDC is the smith and Wesson 637 snubby

[@johnochicago8457]

I just started using wadcutter for the first five in my airweights and follow up loads semi wadcutters. Penetration is more important in a short barrel revolver than expansion which rarely happens. I want to hit an organ deep so I'm opting for penetration and accuracy. I have semi auto's and also shoot them pretty regularly to keep skill level with those as well. I stopped using plus p in the short barrel revolvers' Great video as usual .

[@harperhellems3648]

You said it! Because of Covid/distribution snafus wadcutters aren't even being produced right now. I bought a S&W 442 Thompson Center .38 +P and man! it is a bitch to practice with. For awhile all I could buy was the +P. No thanks! I'm waiting for wadcutters to eventually come back for all the reasons you stated plus easier on the wrist. I still love it because at the end of the day it is still one tool of many. It's useful in certain carry situations and dress styles. It will get the job done if it has too!

[@johnochicago8457]

@@harperhellems3648 Do you have the stock grips that came with the 442. I changed those out for Hogue Bantam Boot Grips. They look the same but the material and grip are incredible. I've used a lot of plus p including Gold Dot and FBI load and shot those with not too much difference in recoil compared to standard 38. I would not recommend plus p for two reasons: Beats the gun up and won't enable you to get rounds on target as quickly which is much more important. Accuracy first and penetration second with those 2" or less barrels. Wadcutters do penetrate and so do semi-wadcutters.

[@harperhellems3648]

@@johnochicago8457 Funny you asked. The 442 I got came with Crimson Trace grip sights. I somehow doofused out and sheared off a piece of the very small adjustment tool in the elevation hole. I had to take off those grips and mail them back to Crimson Trace. Those guys were great! They promptly fixed my F up and even included new batteries. In the meantime, I'd installed those Hogue boot grips. Those are great too! I've used 2 different Hogue grips on a Ruger LCR .22 and love them. You're right about +P. During Covid that's all they had here in Central Virginia. They laughed last time I asked when wadcutters we're coming back. Like ratshot, manufacturers aren't prioritizing production of these kind of things yet. I'm waiting. Wadcutters seem ideal for every situation.

[@johnochicago8457]

@@harperhellems3648 there are also Tamers made by Hogue that use a cushion under the grip that will buffer much of the recoil. It's located where the web of your thumb and forefinger would be. It makes the grip larger somewhat but is still easy to conceal.

[@harperhellems3648]

@Mickey Boylan Thanks!

[@recoveringnewyorker2243]

Thank you! I always wondered why I did well with a semi auto and sucked with a revolver. I will heed your advice.

[@82luft49]

@VR Driver Sounds like someone I know...me

[@USAwarrior500]

I carry this same exact. 38 revolver off duty all the time! great little pistol shoots well it's very accurate and a fun little gun to shoot! I'm very happy with the 642 S&W .38 J frame! I am also a new subscriber to your channel and great video!

[@HeadAhhnikka]

Big shout-out to Hickock45 for hitting that 80 yd gong with this baby

[@robertonavarro7713]

Also with his Charter Arms Bulldog 44 Special snub.

[@lb3boone536]

Mickey, please do some more small revolver stuff.

[@CarryTrainer]

Ok

[@jduncan590]

Watched your video and really helped me. Not good with a 38 but feel more comfortable now. Thanks.

[@SemperAnnoying]

Should have showed the otherside of the grip too.

[@82luft49]

I'm having trouble hitting the side of a barn with my s&w 638 Airweight. You're right, he should have shown the support hand grip,

[@PeregrineFirearms]

Good video, thank you. Maybe next time though show your grip from the support hand side of the gun…Thanks again!

[@CarryTrainer]

10 4

[@davidkidder6705]

Yes You talk all about the grip, then do not show it. How about caring about more of the video angles and less about how you look. Your hair cut or the tight shirt and the cool glasses.

[@joecortez5051]

How do you keep from pinching your trigger finger on a 38 special j frame?

[@scotthaddon4210]

Best home defense weapon around, I have a colt detective series and I've had it for 40 years, it's always been a reliable weapon that won't jam or fail you in a time of need.

[@jamiemartin1793]

I love my Glocks but the S&W 642 always finds its way into my pocket

[@SFsc616171]

My friends, in 19770, in OSI (yup, that OSI), carried a snubby. I own a snubby, but I don't bother with the high fallutin' fancy ammo. Just full lead wadcutters and semiwadcutters. Less recoil, less flash.

[@shodanrich3317]

I have 2 J frames. The 38sp 5 shot and the 22 mag 7 shot airlite. Both very accurate at 7 yards. I keep the incoming cylinder empty as a safety on any of my loaded revolvers. FYI S&W revolver cylinders turn COUNTER clockwise. Colt revolvers cylinder turn clockwise. ALWAYS open the cylinder before handing it to anyone. If it was loaded empty it. If unloaded, open the cylinder anyway before handing it to someone. Never hand a revolver over to anyone with the cylinder closed.

[@c4snipar]

Nice video but it would be nice if you actually show how grip looks like on the weak hand side. Do you place the thumb on the frame just under the cylinder and before the “comb”? Yeah that little sucker is difficult to hold

[@CarryTrainer]

Depends

[@donniejobe5662]

Watching from Yuma, Arizona.

[@serolog2]

I wish you showed the other side of the geip

[@AurelienCarnoy]

Thank you. Awesome video. By "it smarts", you mean the kickbacks hurt the wrist? I just want to know what to expect. Thank you for the squeeze the peck tip. I had no idea. Take care.

[@zdub8438]

It only hurts his wrist because he doesn't know how to hold it. Just cross your thumbs and squeeze and even a child can shoot +P's.

[@crossbowhunter9118]

I want to learn to shoot a pistol what should I start to shoot? I have shot a pistol once it was a 22 revolver. But sadly got rid of the gun due to not shooting it that much

[@aldon78]

I dont know too much about guns but mine is a 38 on a model 36 S&W, that is what it says on a side of gun, I am going to get my conceal license soon. I am a Martial arts fanatic Goyu Ryu Karate but nowadays you need a gun lol. I love my Nice little gun, my Dad bougjt it in the 80s. good video man!

[@bharnden7759]

Col Askins said the secret to shooting snubbys, is to start with a grip that can crush granite. But that was back in his day. Today changing stocks is easy.

[@moderatemexicanamericanpat4904]

Anyone who says snubs are inaccurate should watch Hickok 45 shoot snubies

[@keving52002]

Good video, I'm a huge fan of revolvers. Have a S&W model 66 and 649, both snubbies. I don't have much range time with the 649, in 28yrs I only put one box of rounds through it. I have professional experience with firearms and I'm great with the model 66. With the 649 all my shot were one inch below the bullseye, at 5 to 10 yards. Can you please do a video of proper sight alignment. I truly believe equal height and space does not apply to the J frame sights. Thank you.

[@johnochicago8457]

My EDC.. Use 38 plus p. Nothing like a J frame.

[@Lee-rq1ek]

In 1977 I was taught to wrap the weak hand thumb around the back of the strong hand making a huge fist out of both hands. In this manner, too, one can cock the hammer with the weak thumb without losing grip with the strong hand.

[@thisisboomjay]

Perfect. That's how I learnt too.

[@zdub8438]

That's the correct way to shoot with your thumbs crossed. This guy has no idea what he's doing.

[@Lee-rq1ek]

@@zdub8438 Everybody has to start somewhere. Perhaps, the people who make these videos can learn from other's comments. I have been carrying handguns since '77 and shooting since the early '70s, and I still learn something from videos. Never close the mind to learning.

[@zdub8438]

@@Lee-rq1ek that's fine but most people starting out don't claim to be a trainer with 25 years of experience.

[@Lee-rq1ek]

@@zdub8438 That was my implication in my previous comment...all of can learn somthing if we listen. However, I never claimed to be a trainer...did the guy in the video ?

[@Momo7O7]

😂this doods funny, good video as well.

[@LarryGarcia-p3j]

I too prefer revolvers over semiautos. In my experience I have found the Ruger SP101 & the Colt DS to be the most accurate. The Only Semiauto I trust is the 1911. Enough said...

[@King-kf1mi]

I needed this vid

[@craigfinley2507]

Why cylinders dont come out on right side

[@mortykatz2236]

This is the gun I have the 642- with a hough grip

[@drcustomblades2984]

Speaking of keeping your hand out of the way of hot gas escaping the cone of the cylinder. During your first string of fire a huge fire ball comes from the cone. I think that would definitely ruin your day. Thanks for the great advice mick!!

[@hoppinggnomethe4154]

Love me some REVOWVERS

[@Roscoe_357]

Reloading Is A Fundamental..

[@91326]

And rotate the cylinder until it clicks before you pull the trigger

[@brendaandersen4241]

Mickey Shuch please show the other side of your grip. My female hand is having difficulty Thank you

[@zdub8438]

He's doing it wrong. Look up "cross thumb revolver grip" and a real professional will show you the perfect grip. Gotta have the left hand wrapped around the gun, not balled into a fist pushing at it. This guy has no idea what he's doing and your time has been wasted and your safety has been compromised because of it.

[@kjkjkj360]

you’re damn right we don’t fully understand marksmanship. That’s an understatement.. 😂

[@taylorharbin3948]

Nobody has ever told me to press my hands together using arm and shoulder muscles. I thought it was all in the hands.

[@timrobinson6573]

Re-Valva

[@snoshorts]

3rd vid in a row that doesnt show where your thumbs are...come on already...

[@anthonyparker4794]

Dope vid

[@alanschaub147]

Helpful!

[@jazzp81]

HAD A BRAIN FART AT 3:09 😂😂😂

[@Brandi6666]

Imagine this, a 22,25,32,380 can be shot one handed and at 7 to ten yards usually hit with every pull. And you dont even have to put your ciggarette down 🤘❤️🇺🇸 folks pushing larger cals because thats where the money is. Ammo wise🤔

[@kylewood8327]

Not a fan of the J frames, give me a K frame any day. Not a big difference when it comes to CC, so why not gave that extra round and bigger grip.

[@mr.rogers5586]

RIP Paul Harrell

[@MA-vw1pl]

Good subway gun. Just ask the Joker or Bernie Goets....

[@ember5935]

revAlver

[@moderatemexicanamericanpat4904]

Ok kid

[@ember5935]

@@moderatemexicanamericanpat4904 Ok Karen Harris

[@mok2323]

I would call that “the wrong gun” for me

[@claychandler3468]

These are Gambler guns you can put in your boot or anywhere there's no safety on them close quarters combat is what they are they are an accurate gun I can say that but just use good judgment with it remember they don't have a safety on them

[@cerilobustamante3939]

❤️

[@The-Homecook-0000]

I hate gripping a revolver like that...That left thumb is in a place where I don't feel comfortable....

[@CarryTrainer]

Do what works for you. Simple.

[@CarryTrainer]

@carlos ray 25 years of shooting wheel guns says different. That said and I believe we touch on it in the video, one must be aware of flesh in relationship to the forcing cone.

[@zdub8438]

@@CarryTrainer you can do something wrong for 25 years straight, doesn't make it any less wrong. Teach people to cross their thumbs or don't teach.

[@TheGunnyBadger03xx]

Do yourself a favor, everyone, and just put in an aftermarket spring in it before you even fire it the first time. Stock S&W springs in this 642 are terrible.

[@tonebradley9694]

Revolver sir. Not revaalever

[@CarryTrainer]

What?

[@tonebradley9694]

I was just fucking around. Joking about the accent

[@tonebradley9694]

CarryTrainer didn’t get the joke 😐

[@CarryTrainer]

Tell me something funny. Now that was a joke

[@stever5544]

Does a video about proper grip. Only shows one side of his grip. Fail

[@georgewallace4457]

Using the term trigger "press" while shooting a DAO revolver is dumber than a bag of hammers!

[@zdub8438]

Cross your thumbs my guy. Wrap and squeeze, idk what that left hand fisting thing you are doing is but you should stop that. Should probably show us what your "technique" can do on paper before teaching people something different from what every revolver junkie agrees is best. I'm getting 11 inch groups at 25 yards with my 2" pocket .38 revolver. One hole at 5 yards. I wouldn't be able to do that with your "technique". You need all the constriction you can get if you want the gun to stay rock set in your hand and not flip. I'd really like to know what your grip has to offer that a strong, fast, and accurate cross thumb grip doesn't have.

[@VailJohnson]

that's a terrible group, though. should be 5 rounds in one hole from 7 yards. What are your thumbs doing? you didn't show us.

[@willoutlaw4971]

If you have to think about and perform what this guy is talking about while being attacked, you would be dead and in hell.

[@SergeantExtreme]

Ugh, another Fudd who failed to address the main point as to why people who shoot revolvers tend to have poor aim. The answer is that they don't know how to use a notched front sight. What ends up happening is that revolver newbies tend to align the front and rear sights "perfectly level" like they're shooting an automatic, but this is not what you're supposed to do. The notches are meant for quick estimation as to how you're supposed to hold your gun depending on how far away from you the target is. If the target is close (less than 10 yards), then you can align the front and rear sights "perfectly level". But as the distance between you and the target increases, you need to increase the amount of notches on the front sight to compensate for the drop of the bullet. This is apparent by simply looking up reviews of revolvers on gun websites. The majority of 1-star ratings complain that the revolver "shoots low". The reality is that the user has no clue how to shoot a revolver.

[@CarryTrainer]

Fudd huh? You must be talking about someone else.

[@jimoconner1941]

Bad camera angle. Can't see your thumbs

[@luger8498]

What is this American accent called? 😂

[@teaperk9634]

Poor etiquette to be pushing on the cylinder to close it like that.

[@CarryTrainer]

Says who?

[@CarryTrainer]

Says who?

[@zdub8438]

Everybody who knows how to run a revolver that's who says. You push the crane where it meets the lock.

[@irishjoe5868]

You are correct. @@zdub8438

[@bungamerahmuda5064]

It reminds me of mark David chapman. Hope he got rotten in jail.

[@submetropolis]

in my 41 years on this earth and 20+ years of shooting, I've never heard the term "wheel gun."

[@CarryTrainer]

Really? I'd do some reading. Its way older than me and you

[@wollekemper8317]

Maybe not under the rock you call your home. Wheel gun is very common where I shoot

[@paradox.-.6237]

Justin e wheel guns are just “guns” as far as I’m concerned. I’m a bit old school though 👍

[@alejandro234]

Not the most accurate, but deadly and won't jam,so I've read!

[@emmagoldman3389]

Too technical. Ridiculous

[@CarryTrainer]

What about this is "too technical" for you?

[@zdub8438]

He really has no idea what he's doing. I had no idea there were people like this calling themselves trainers. There's no such thing as the gently fisting for fear of the forcing cone grip.