Barra Schofield Co2 Revolver, 5" vs 7" "Full Review" by Airgun Detectives

[@richardoldham5108]

Your channel is in my opinion probably the best Air gun reviewer out there

[@AirgunDetectives]

Richard, thank you for your comments and I really appreciate your support👍😉

[@James-ke5sx]

You made my day big time. I didn't know that I could put my Webley shells into the Schofield. I splurged over the last few months and bought three Webleys, two Schofields, 1875, Colt SAA and a Gletcher NGT. I was just about to shoot the Schofield 5-in today it's all loaded up with BB's and I jumped for Joy when you told me I can take the shells from my Webleys and use pellets so I'm going to be doing my own testing today. thanks a million. Cheers from Canada.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Happy Shooting! Thanks for tuning in and I am glad I could help 👍

[@xKmotx]

Awesome review! I have the Barra Schofield #3 in 7" and nickel finish, and I added the optional faux ivory grips. What a beautiful revolver it is!

[@AirgunDetectives]

They really are nice looking and fun to shoot!👍

[@richardgonzales4815]

I owned the old School Bear River ( BARRA) BB ONLY Version Hog leg ; but it started leaking like 2 weeks after I bought it… I might invest in one of these pellet versions. Thank You so much for shoe casing these really cool guns.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Richard, Barra was bought out by a group of younger guys about 3 years ago. They really improved the quality and customer service of all their products. These new Schofields do have smooth bore barrels and are primarily designed for BB's however, the pellet shells give you an upgraded option. 👌👍😉

[@richardgonzales4815]

Airgun Detectives-Airgun Reviews : That is definitely Good News!

[@billyyank1916]

@@AirgunDetectives That's actually amazing! I remember when I bought one of the Barra Schofield back in 2017 (when they used to be known as Bear & River). Don't even get me started on the leaking issues, that was a nightmare to deal with. I've been getting back into airguns, I might have to look into getting myself one of those.

[@Donossman]

The video was very well put together with lots of good information - thanks.

[@Memorixt]

I just found your video by chance, but I agree with Mr. Oldham from a year ago: arguably (one of) the best video it’s on category!

[@nlmeireles5109]

Hi JC, Mika and Peanut, were in awe of you Fat Bat, I really liked these two replicas BARRA Schofield Co2 Pistols, very beautiful and with great performance, very good information about pellet shells W.BB, they are definitely collectibles excellent video as always, I was in doubt, Mika or Nito. happy halloween. Cheers

[@AirgunDetectives]

Actually, that was "Nitro", Mika stepped out right before we began filming or we could have had all three😉👍 I hope all your family is good, including all the 4 legged babies🐕👍

[@Desperado3248]

TheSchofield replicas are excellent, and the Barra people are very nice as well to customers. I had some communications with them early on suggesting some products and variations. I also had an older 7 inch nickel Bear River revolver that was out of warranty and leaking. I sent it to them fo repair . They told me that they were waiting for parts and had a problem taking the revolver apart, a screw had broken and they had no spares. Rather than have me wait for months they sent me one of their display revolvers as a replacement and only charged me shipping . I have since purchased a 5 inch nickel model . Came in a nice box not blister pack . Deadly accurate with both bb and pellets. I had suggested a rifled barrel version that was due to appear but then Covid hit. They have somore other irons in the fire as well and hope they will appear. There may even be a short barrel Schofield with 3 1/2 barrel down the road

[@AirgunDetectives]

They are good guys at Barra. I hope to bring my viewers an interview and a walk through on Barra's new products at the 2022 Shot Show #staytunedforairgundetectives 👍

[@CaptDAR]

@@AirgunDetectives when you get the chance ask them why they won’t take on a UK distributor. Thanks. Lots of replica enthusiasts over here would like to buy their 5”.

[@Desperado3248]

They had previously shown a prototype 1858 Remington conversion. They were working on a co2 cartridge lever rifle. They were considering either a Winchester 66 or 73, and had decided on a 66. While I own and like the Umarex 94, it is not period correct for the old west and was not a pistol caliber rifle. A 92 would have even been better. Still they appear committed and hopefully will show some new western airguns. The limiting factor may be the political situation in Taiwan.

[@AirgunDetectives]

@@Desperado3248 I can't argue with any of that. I know there is a co2 rifle in the works👍

[@benvanwade1096]

Great review on both of those pistols J.C and brilliant shooting FatBat Happy Halloween 🎃

[@AirgunDetectives]

Hi Ben, Thank you..that was a fun filming session. I hope all is well!👍😉

[@eugenevanackeren5595]

Another great review! thanks again!

[@AirgunDetectives]

Eugene, thanks for watching and I appreciate your comments 👍

[@theodorehowe2262]

Have a 6” coming tomorrow! Great review guys

[@timshelley8635]

Great in depth video JC! Thanks, might have to get one! Keep up the great work!

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thanks Tim!👍

[@thomasd9237]

Sir, I am curious if you have ever Crono'd airsoft (4.5mm plastic) bb's in the 5" Schofield (or could you ☺️) . I'm wondering if they would be safe indoors. It's wintertime here & I have a major health issue going on & need something to do inside. I'd use my Vaquero but I don't need a .357 round going through the wall & hitting my neighbors cat 🤣 cool video & thank you

[@natesmith5393]

@AirgunDetectives Nice to see you out shooting with your old man 👍🙂 Would you consider testing the Schofields again, along with maybe the Black Ops 8" revolver as well, for performance, accuracy, and maybe penetration (something like a We All Juggle Knives Spam tin test) with an eye towards short range critter and pest work? We're talking rats, chipmunks, starlings, red squirrels, etc. I've seen great success in years past on such quarry with Crosman 357s, and I think these fast smoothbore shell guns might be viable too... For testing pellets I'd like to see heavy lead stuff (Crosman CPH and Piranha, RWS Supermag, H&N Silver Point etc.) and alloys like Crosman's Fast and Gold Flights, Predator GTO Domed, H&N FTT Green and Barracuda Green, RWS Hyper Max, etc.) Let me know what you think of this idea if you get the chance JC 👍

[@YDCFF_]

I was just looking at the nickel one with a 7" barrel at Pyramid air. I immediately looked to see if you did a review. They claimed up to 445 FPS and it exceeded that. I was concerned about accuracy with the smooth barrel. I was impressed with the pellets accuracy. I like the replicas regardless because they are absolutely beautiful. I'm ordering the Nickel one after seeing this. Do you know if there is speed loader for these cartridges? Fat Bat is Shooter 1721 I bet...

[@primustheprotogen3169]

I have the Barra 1866 multipump, and will probably get this as the sidearm, since there is an optional threaded barrel that can be removed and replaced

[@lasseholtzer8590]

fatbat moves smooth......wat gun you liked best? the schofield or the webley?

[@AnAwkwardlyPlacedSausage]

Not sure if youre aware but they released barrels with rifling you can swap out now for both the 5 and 7 inch on the Barra website. Might be good to pick those up and do review with them in. Good video though, thanks

[@AirgunDetectives]

Months ahead of you on that one. I will indeed be coming out with a video in a few weeks. I already released a "Short" video as a preview. Happy Shooting 😉

[@AnAwkwardlyPlacedSausage]

@@AirgunDetectives oh, cool. I'll go check that out and look forward to a full review. Thanks

[@zacharylongfellow3188]

Thank you- very helpful!!

[@murfspop]

It would be interesting to see how the .177 pellets will due in the new 7" rifled barrel.

[@AirgunDetectives]

It's coming...👍🏻😉

[@murfspop]

@@AirgunDetectivesI have a 7" .177 barrel and a set of white grips for my Nickel Schofield on order. Want me to bring it over to review ?

[@jonjamesbailey1375]

Brilliant video mate love it. Watched your colt video a bunch of times just come across this. Would you recommend this over the umarex? Or maybe one of each. My only worry getting 2different brands and faffing with different shells. Or just to go for 2xpeacemakers (1xantique1xblued) as they’re interchangeable with the cowboy rifle..decisions decisions hahaha thanks!

[@brorjordas1979]

Way nice! A really good review covering plenty of stuff. I really appreciate those fps infos when using 7gr RWS pellets - because I shoot the 7gr RWS Club pellets way often..

[@AirgunDetectives]

Anything for you Bror! 😉 These are some really fun revolvers!

[@brorjordas1979]

@@AirgunDetectives Yes. Those do seem really good. The Webley pistols also gotten good feedback - but I think I would lean more towards these Schofields myself. And loading pellets directly into the rear of pellet cartridges that are seated already in the cylinder appeals to me since saves time when do not want the whole experience. The one and only revolver that lately kinda been on my "wants list" is the Gamo PR-776. Mostly for the pellet clip system that you put into the cylinder. No effin' 'round with cartridges.😂 Yea.. I know. It is just a Gamo - but I never really been a "revolver type of guy" anyhow.😁😁 Not gotten myself any new airpistols lately, even though it has been my main thing.. Surely a few out there that I'd want (like the blowback pellet PPQ), but the Virtus has gotten me going for nothing else but it.

[@AirgunDetectives]

@@brorjordas1979 The Gamo 776 is the identical foundation as the older Dan Wessons, the Crosman SR357 and a coupleothers. I figured out a power adjustment screw on those models. It puts more pressure on the hammer spring and will give you more velocity in the warmer weather. The only difference in those guns is the Gamo has a different cylinder and has the round clip that holds all the pellets. You get good velocity because the pellets travel from the back of the cylinder. If you get one I'll send you some photos of the power adjustment screw. I think the gun was originally designed for it.

[@brorjordas1979]

@@AirgunDetectives Sweet! Way nice to hear that. What I particularly liked on the Gamo PR-776 was just that cylinder+clip system. And comes even with two pellet clips. Not a big Gamo fan otherwise, since many being so plasticky. But I got to test my dad's old Gamo Combat (that had a built-in laser underneath the barrel) after I had fixed it - and it shot pretty good and accurate.. But way sweet if there's already kind of a built in power adjustment capability..😁👍

[@gshock3092]

Great review 👏 I have the 7in model

[@BoggWeasel]

On my shopping/wish list, great review, and fun too, thanks 👍👍👍👍👍 Update, wish list worked, got the 7inch for my birthday, I's got a cool wife 😁

[@johnndavis7647]

These Barra air-guns are very similar to the ASG brand which are made in Taiwan. Are the Barra guns made in the same factory or somewhere else? Thanks for the video.

[@vahanyazarian5582]

Thanks for informative video. Do you think using different diameter wadcutters(4.51-4.52) would make a difference in a smooth bore barrel?

[@johnndavis7647]

Thanks for the video.

[@englishcowboy9155]

I have the umarex dukes and the 75 remmington , have yet to get the schofield.

[@tom-c1j2p]

You should use the chrome version, maybe velocity's will be higher

[@cyrusshellard3905]

Such beautiful replicas JC, I'd like the 7" in the nickel with brown grip, think that particular revolver looks best in nickel over black. When it holds 6 why only shoot 5 for testing 😆 may aswel do em all brother. Keep up all the good work as usual, take care mate. 👍🏻

[@AirgunDetectives]

That was the "Fat Bat's" doing...although he may have saved us 5 minutes in filming with all the shooting in this one🤣

[@christianshannon3943]

I decided to get two - one chrome and one aged steel both have seven inch barrels . Please let us know where we can get the pellet cartridges for them .

[@humieandoscarlopez3483]

What shots harder this or the Dan Wesson 715

[@airgunballistics1779]

My favorite co2 pistol!

[@AirgunDetectives]

My favorite Cowboy style as well👍

[@ralph1385]

Hi from New Zealand. What brand BB's were you using in the test, I have the Bear River 7inch version, all the BB's I have tried shoot low at 10m. Can't get pellet shells here. Thanks for all your great reviews.

[@yannispetoulis2509]

What about the ASG Schofield? Any opinion?

[@bradyclark4788]

are you a fan of UTG scope for magnum springers? if so what’s your favorite?

[@christianshannon3943]

Where did you order the green match 5.1-5.3 grain pellets? I can’t find anything lighter than 7.6 grain.

[@christianshannon3943]

Hey where did you get the 5.3gr green match pellets from ? I can’t find them on Amazon.

[@scottgedris5662]

I know this is an older Video but does Anyone know how the action on this compares to the Dan Wesson 6in BB version , I'm not all that impressed with the Dan Wesson ,it is about the same as the Crosman 357 Snub nose, Thanks

[@cooperthehunter3781]

I'm getting it in 5'' but the airsoft version soon. the 5'' is the only one i can get my hands on in here in Canada rn

[@azizgharsalli1510]

Can you fan fire the gun by holding the trigger and pulling the hammer repeatedly?

[@baginamonolog]

IIRC I looked this up because really wanted to and it can't be done with the Schofields. It can be done with some like the Colt SAA and Remington 1875 BUT is not recommended as it can quickly wear out some internal springs. I have yet to try it myself, might only do so if I get one of those models cheap or in a price of treating like a rental to just have that fun with until it stops working...

[@coryjenkins4179]

Another great review.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thank Cory, I hope all is well!👍

[@atlasprime6193]

The most annoying thing with airsoft company is the lack of variety when it comes to 6mm pellet-only with orange tip. Some states’ law go hard on any airsoft that does not have that limitation and would classify it as firearm. I’m not against the law, I think it’s actually a good thing, so it’s really the company that should have try to give more options to 6mm-only with orange tip. I was so annoyed when my Remington 1875 was put on hold because it was classified as a firearm since it can take metal pellet. Was told to go through FFL Dealer for a legal exchange and that was not worth the trouble in my opinion. And I got super annoyed again when my alternative with the Schofield does not have a 7 inch silver version of 6mm-only with orange tip. Down to it, all the focus for a 19th century 6mm-only with orange tip airsoft is on the Colt Peacemaker/SAA. Great airsoft too, but its design doesn’t match well with the kind of airsoft gunslinger I am.

[@christianshannon3943]

Hey what brand pellet cartridge did you use in this test ?

[@eugenechavis5011]

Love your channel

[@AirgunDetectives]

Thanks Eugene!👍

[@bradyclark4788]

what scope would you recommend for magnum breakbarrel. in the $150-$200 price range

[@AirgunDetectives]

Both these will survive on a Magnum Springer about 75% of the time. They both have warranties amzn.to/3GzqX7h amzn.to/3CxqlfN

[@rafaelobo1]

Very good review thank you for sharing. And as a married man I would like to say that Lucy in that outfit should be only for your eyes sir. You two are great shoots, and picking her to shoot a fairly precision air rifle in right hand configuration was a great idea.

[@AirgunDetectives]

In all seriousness...I agree, that was never going to be an option 😉

[@waitingforrealitytosetin4807]

This question is a little off topic for this review but if you have the choice in a particular gun to have the power plant being a spring or a air cylinder which do you prefer? Thanks.

[@AirgunDetectives]

You are welcome to send me an email and I will address that specifically.👍

[@dannielward4207]

The Schofield lost out to the Colt because of its ammo. The Colt used the .45 Colt round. The Schofield was chambered for the .45 Smith & Wesson which was not very popular.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Dan, you are absolutely correct! 👍

[@biggusdickus5986]

The Colt could use the Schofield rounds because they were short but the Schofield couldn't take the Colt rounds.. As they were too long for the chamber.

[@Matt-yi2ir]

I have a question will shooting bbs through a rifled barrel damage the barrel?

[@AirgunDetectives]

I would not worry about BB's wearing out the rifling in a barrel. That literally would take years and probably close to a million rounds. I generally, don't like the spin that a rifled barrel causes on a BBs. In most cases it can affect accuracy in a negative manner. So a smoothbore you can shoot either, BB's or Pellets, but a rifled barrel generally, provides better accuracy using pellets. The Barra Schofield currently come in only a "smooth bore."

[@Matt-yi2ir]

@@AirgunDetectives ok thank you. 😊

[@user-cz1go9pi9w]

Hi, do you use zero recoil mounts for your break barrel air rifles? What kind of scopes do you use on break barrels (springers)? Please let me know as I need to find a good one to put on my springer.

[@AirgunDetectives]

Yes, I do mount those on the heavy magnums as well as my DPMS A4 break barrel. I am in the process of developing my own but everything is delayed now. The only one thus far that works is the "Bullseye" by Diana.

[@timshelley8635]

Great in depth video JC! Thanks, might have to get one! Keep up the great work! PS: We would have preferred Lucy, sorry Fat Bat, but you remind me too much of me, only you are thinner and shoot better. Lol! Great video!

[@torbjorndahlquist9232]

Mighty fun and i want that fatbat costume really bad!

[@AirgunDetectives]

I don't think "Max" will give that up...he has heroic responsibilities 🤣👍

[@aronsimpson3444]

I wanna buy the 7in aged, with faux ivory grips, I think it'll look nice

[@steve6000]

How often do you change out the co2 while testing?

[@AirgunDetectives]

Actually started with fresh Co2's for the Chrono testing and used the same ones through the accuracy portion.

[@tomsmith3987]

do you have to keep pulling the hammer back for single shot?

[@AirgunDetectives]

Affirmative👍

[@BasedR0nin]

It’s a single action dude

[@KatanaKatana1100]

very very good , de los mejores videos de comparacion que he visto, saludos desde españa.

[@williamarmstrong392]

Great review , enjoyed fat bat too !!

[@AirgunDetectives]

I will let "Max" know that....😉

[@kayespea2264]

Omg i thoughtit was you in the intro. Lmao 😅😅😅😅😅

[@cyrusshellard3905]

Umarex bbs are 5.37 grain

[@omar007.]

Fatbat is amazing

[@CaptDAR]

Very disappointed with Barra that they won’t take on a UK distributor as we have a lot of replica enthusiasts dying for and unable to purchase their 5” over the Pond here.

[@AirgunDetectives]

David, give them some time...they are young guys and just took over the company about 3 years ago. They are growing fast...I am going to meet up with them at Shot Show 2022, I will address that for you.😉

[@CaptDAR]

@@AirgunDetectives many thanks for taking this up. Much appreciated from over here in the U.K. in the meantime we still have the ASG Schofield 7”

[@miro2742]

@@CaptDAR do you know are they different in any aspect?

[@CaptDAR]

@@miro2742 same pistol just different barrel length.

[@CaptDAR]

@@GR-cf4qh not quite true. Air Cartridges were banned for new sale circa 1997 but existing owners could keep them on FAC Licence. Cannot be sold or passed onto another person and must be legally destroyed if no longer wanted or owner dies. Co2 is not banned and the reason so many replica enthusiasts have them after the full RS handgun banned became Law. In England and Wales you only need to be over 18 but in Scotland you must have the correct certification issued by Police. I presently own about 30 Co2 replicas and am fully certificated.

[@daniellarson757]

FAT BAT!!! So hilarious!!! I thought you were just calling him fat, then I saw the title printed on the costume 😂

[@Matt-yi2ir]

Great review! Batman looked a little out of shape. 😂

[@AirgunDetectives]

He definitely needs to be on a diet. Thank God he can shoot because he'll never run anyone down in that condition 🤣👍

[@Matt-yi2ir]

@@AirgunDetectives LOL! 😂

[@migliore44]

crosman vigilante next :)

[@AirgunDetectives]

I have one....we'll get to it at some point.👍

[@migliore44]

@@AirgunDetectives nice, beware though, i think it took 500 shots to fully break mine in

[@cyrusshellard3905]

Definitely only shoot pellets through this, way more power and fps. When I buy 1 I won't even put bbs in it.

[@AirgunDetectives]

You can shoot BB's, they are inexpensive, because it is a smooth bore barrel, but make sure you purchase the pellet shells, 50 more fps👍

[@donaldrush1364]

Fat Bat is a great shot.

[@plethoraofpinatas.]

Looks like Fat Bat hit the windshield of an airliner!

[@AirgunDetectives]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣!!!!!! You are so right!!!

[@That_whitechevy2015]

2nd comment and 6th like love you vids

[@AirgunDetectives]

I appreciate your comments and thank you for the support 👍

[@chrisparker9886]

Why didn't you mention the fact that most of the Schofields produced went to Russia?

[@cyrusshellard3905]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@xenophonBC]

a cavalry gun.

[@tom-x2w7h]

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[@jameslenoir6199]

Fat Bat .. more like dead eye....