Check the TIMING on Your Revolver (Every Gun Owner Needs To Do This!)

[@jarhead3038]

As a retired gunsmith theres more to this then meets the eye.

[@anthonylutz118]

okay.

[@johnt6232]

Autobots, roll out !

[@jodopeg]

Everyone has a preference based on perceived functionality. Mine is Ruger Revolvers, Ruger builds their Revolvers like a tool not a Swiss Clock, so, yeah, the Ruger action isn't going to be as complex and delicately fine as a S&W, but that old Ruger Revolver won't fail you.

[@awakenotwoke4830]

I've had two fail me. Both .44 mag. One was a cooked forcing cone, and timing. The other is timing . They fixed the first one for free. I haven't sent the other back yet. They don't last long with hot .44 mag.

[@franmusolino2660]

S&Wesson 686 4”

[@mikeys7536]

I’m pretty happy with Ruger’s custom service. I bought a SP101. The timing was screwed up right out of the box. Sent it back, they replaced all of the internal parts and sent it back no questions asked. It’s run perfectly ever since.

[@jodopeg]

@@mikeys7536 I have an old New Model BlackHawk and a Security Six, from the 1980's. Paid just $200 for the SS and $150 for the BH. at my local pawn & Gun. in 1986/87 I really like the new RedHawk, 8-shot in 357, BUT WOW, it is expensive. I'm glad I got my guns when quality was still affordable....🤠

[@jodopeg]

@@franmusolino2660 I had a S&W 686, back in the 80's, Hated it, super Heavy, Clumsy, only good for the range. Traded it for a Super BlackHawk

[@silenceismycanvas]

When checking timing either single or double, always let you off hand rub the cylinder to prevent inertia from helping the cylinder rotate. Creates a slight drag, so that one see's ONLY the mechanical operation between hand and extractor star and cylinder stop. No matter what manufacture of revolver. Ron Power (Power custom) taught me that in a class ages ago. Good video.

[@gunsquawk4443]

Wrong.

[@madamslv]

@@gunsquawk4443 I was taught the off hand drag method. You are simulating cartridge drag with your off hand. It's not a lot of pressure, just enough to keep the cylinder from rotating with inertia. Not sure why you consider that wrong.

[@sixshooter4570]

​@gunsquawk4443 No, your wrong.

[@chipsterb4946]

@@madamslvwhat do you mean by “cartridge drag”? Friction of the case heads on the recoil shield? If so, that should be *very* little friction.

[@bryangrote8781]

@@madamslv I'm not a gunsmith so cannot say who is more correct here, but I only had one revolver with timing issues, my Model 29-3. It would over-rotate in double-action if you pulled the trigger quickly and the hammer would fall between the chambers. If you pulled slowly or with your finger dragging the cylinder slightly or only used it in single-action it would not. I discovered this problem when shooting it in double action for the first time and any extra friction from the rounds being pushed back slightly from firing did not cause enough friction to prevent the issue. I only shot about two cylinders worth of ammo through it when I found the issue as I was afraid to shoot it after that. I tested it with empty shells in the chambers, an empty cylinder, and with some dummy rounds I made with only bullets loaded in the shells. The more weight that was in the cylinder or the more speed it was rotated, the more it over-rotated. This gun has a very smooth cylinder rotation loaded or empty and any extra friction from cartridge drag was too minimal to be of consequence in this particular case. I had it worked on and it turned out that springs had been lightened by the prior owner (don't remember which ones) to probably try to lighten the trigger pull. I have a couple of Ruger revolvers that have no timing issues, but do have noticeable cartridge drag with some loads. Occasionally I have had cylinder binding with a couple of them when using hot loads and my Smiths never have this issue being better fitted and finished than the Rugers. Cartridge drag is definitely a thing, but seems situational. Maybe checking with both methods is a good idea depending on the particular model or circumstance? IDK.

[@jonmajarucon51]

Well, other than saying "ok" 66 times you have one of the most beautiful and well-organized gun rooms I have ever seen on You Tube. Usually the "good ol boys" have a chaotic stack of ammunition, parts and junk as their background. Great presentation and information. Thank you.

[@mikewallace8087]

I'm okay with ok . Crazy ok.

[@t41flyer]

OK!👌

[@fsnvret]

Copy

[@Boneless_Chuck]

They also did not sound like Montana "OKs." More like Florida "OKs."

[@markchodroff250]

I have two S&W revolvers, 686+ 4” and a 60 -3”” both in SS , my third gun is a Springfield Armory SS ,1911 loaded, being a mechanic for 50+ years I had these guns apart down to the last spring , and polished then on a wheel , Reassemble them and fired them at the range. They looks great and I like them all !

[@TDHofstetter]

Fun fact: you said "OK" 66 times during the course of this video. That's an average of one every 5.506 seconds.

[@072381Mack]

Ha! Someone else noticed that besides me, although I didn't count. I wondered if someone actually counted the number of "OKs"!

[@gregorysloat4258]

Thanks EVER so much for pointing that out. Now, I can’t concentrate on the video, because all I hear is him saying “OK,” over, and over, and over! OK? 🤣

[@petercraw8188]

OK it wasn’t OK just me OK OK OK OK. I had to OK bail OUT OK?

[@danielsirman8865]

i counted 69

[@TDHofstetter]

@@gregorysloat4258 8)

[@skylordsix]

I'm old school. My pride and joy is a 6 inch Smith & Wesson model 27 -2. First revolver I ever bought, back in 1977. Yes, I still have it.

[@tommypetwat3938]

My all time favorite as well

[@BillOptional]

Excellent presentation! Very matter of fact, informative and no annoying music soundtrack. Thank you!

[@DDYTFJB-wy9fb]

Except for O.K. O.K? You are right. Just the facts and no stoopid background music!

[@wmsloomis]

What kind of a complete restoration does a gun need that looks mint timings good other than a complete cleaning?

[@jimmyruger7529]

kinda , i had the same thought, one hour gentle n thorough cleaning

[@rchydrozz751]

Some folks will charge you $2000 for a complete '' restoration '' when all it needs is a good cleaning. Just beware.

[@theseoldguns8827]

Restoration? Really? Both seem pretty nice at first view.

[@JackB-d5g]

I’m not gonna sub. Too much bs 😮

[@LiefRutz]

When I started ICORE my friend used S&W so I went with that. I have never regretted it. So I have 617 for fun, 686 for comp., 625 for comp and 629 for those boomer days. I love the wheel guns. I do have a Ruger for .45 colt and it is a heavy Redhawk. Very well made and fun to shoot.

[@djgriffin7393]

A very informative video. Quick FYI, your model utilizes a transfer bar and can be dry fired. People should be aware that the older models with the firing pin on the hammer should never be dry fired. Use snap caps if you're going to check the timing on an older revolver.

[@hardball107]

My favorite revolver is the Ruger GP100. I have a 3", 7 shot 357 and another 5 shot in 44 Special, an old Speed 6 got me hooked on them. I have Smiths and had two 6" Pythons, IMHO to many problems in both examples. Forcing cone and timing issues, dragging and just not up to high round counts. I also have a 4" Trooper Mklll that I believe is twice the gun.

[@ANTI-LGBTQG]

Their classic is the best to be honest

[@ANTI-LGBTQG]

The classic GP100 in the blue

[@mattbenefield1336]

Also have a Mark iii 👍🏻

[@joewoodchuck3824]

I never should have sold my Trooper. Incredibly accurate.

[@gayle2848]

The problem with the GP100 is after firing 50+ rounds and any high round counts at the range, the cylinder/frame milling tolerances are milled sooo tight, that the gunpowder residue can (and will) cause the cylinder to sort grind, or even jam so that the cylinder won't turn. The NH State Police had these for a very short time and experienced that problem dozens of times. That was in the 1980's.

[@justinlower8344]

I would have to give credit to Ruger redhawk. It goes back many years to my first purchase of a revolver, the Ruger Redhawk At the time of purchase I picked up two boxes of 44 magnum ammo and proceeded home. A few days later I got to shoot it.wow! This ammo packs a punch.( I never shot a 44 mag before, so I didn't know what to expect) After shooting 6 rounds, there was a lot of black on the stainless revolver. Long story short, after talking to the gun shop owner and him looking at the revolver ,the boxes of ammo were a recall, and loaded extremely hot . I believe if it would not have been for the Brute strength of the Ruger redhawk it may have been a different story! So my credit goes to the ruger Redhawk.

[@jimmyruger7529]

yep , it could have handled cases of that hot stuff

[@Dan-hs6rt]

I can relate...

[@stevenlefebvre2991]

I agree Ruger Redhawk is a fantastic revolver I have many thousands of rounds through mine. And the gun is still like brand new. The beauty of a stainless steel revolver is with a little scotch Brite you can make it look brand new again.

[@angelone8564]

I have one of the first super Redhawks in 454 casull and I like to load 250gr silver bullet loads at close to 1800 fps. It has handled them very well as long as I clean the lead out. It's been an impressive pistol with a few large predators meeting there demise with those loads

[@1stockdale159]

@@angelone8564🎯💯

[@Windsmith444]

My favorite revolver is a Dan Wesson .357mag Model 15VH pistol-pack with all the different size barrels and grips.

[@billj1836]

Bought this kit brand new in the mid 70's. It was sold and marketed as THE DAN WESSON KILLER KIT. You won't see that happening anymore.

[@empoweryou1]

I don't have the kit but I do have a model 15 (vented heavy) with an 8" barrel. Wonderful revolver.

[@billj1836]

I wasn't sure of the number you listed. I don't remember mine. It came in one box which when opened had the gun with I believed the 8 in. barrel attached and the other barrels down to 2 in all in order underneath kinda of a display box. I never changed the barrel. I foolishly sold it although at the time it didn't seem so. Bought it at Sportmart. There gone now I guess. was the chrome one. Also bought S&W 29 & 27. That was the 44mag. and 357mag. They were also 8 in and both chrome. Sold them too. Bought all 3 same time, no questions just 3 day wait. Those days are long gone. Don't remember the price but I believe it was 7 - 8 hundred for all 3.

[@RemiShur-ut4kp]

Too bad CZ-USA dropped the production of this fine revolver

[@LAT-qk3vj]

😆Nope those marketing days are gone, sadly.@@billj1836

[@wellshutchins6885]

My first handgun was a new 6" Python purchased in '75 from the San Francisco Gun Exchange. Yes, they actually had gun stores in SF back then. I took it to the range on Bay Farm Island. Every once in a while when shooting double action the hammer would drop and the trigger would jerk forward forward. I took it back on Tuesday, and they said it would be ready in a couple of weeks. I said "I paid $399.00 bucks for what I thought was supposedly fine gun and I need it for a trip this weekend." It was ready on Friday. - BTW, I sold it about two years later to a bank guard friend for $300... makes me sick every time I think about it.

[@buddydog1956]

Kinda sounds like my story....I too, bought a 6" Python although in '76....love it, reloaded many rounds for it. Was in the steel fab & machine shop bus. w/ my dad for over 50yrs. After reloading, i'd take out back and see how my loads were doing trying to penetrate some 1/4" and 3/8" plate. Then had a cleaning lady cleaning up my place and found out a/b a week later after she was long gone...that my beloved Colt was gone - stupid me....shoulda never left her up there by herself. Later in the local news, discovered her and her loser boyfriend were arrested for stealing steaks at the local grocery store - that never got my gun back, but man how stupid of me - best of recollection prob. paid btw $300 -$400 back then ~ (Chalmette Jewelry & Sporting Goods ) Chalmette, La.

[@Digital_Photog1995]

Purchased the Ruger GP100 Match Champion so far so good over the last 6 years. No issues!

[@HansZarkovPhD]

Me too! Got it off of gun broker.

[@tufelhunden5795]

Love mine as well. But like a tank without issues.

[@angelone8564]

It will last a lifetime...

[@Titan500J]

I just got one a 4" in 10mm with a beautiful trigger

[@Paladin1873]

When checking timing I place a finger against the cylinder to induce a little drag. If the timing is good, the cylinder stop should still engage the cylinder notch.

[@aolvaar8792]

Yes, a "short hand", the cylinder is dropping into the notch rather than being Pushed into it. Also, Colts are different (vs. S&W) in that the hand provides pressure at timing lock

[@coltguy32]

Colt S.A.A. which I purchased brand new off you guys a few years ago!

[@frankbrowning328]

Pre lock S&W N Frames are my favorite

[@johnduffin9425]

It's like hold a cement block their so heavy. they need to be be, but man.

[@frankbrowning328]

@@johnduffin9425 A 4" barrel S&W model 29 loaded isn't really all that heavy especially considering what it fires. Even a full sized polymer frame 9mm starts to show some weight with a full 17-21 round mag

[@harborcbs]

Been shooting revolvers almost 45 years now. The way I was taught to check timing in double action was to place the UNLOADED revolver near your ear and very slowly pull back on the trigger listening for 2 distinct clicks. 1. when the cylinder bolt returns to the up position midway through the rotation and 2. when the bolt locks into the notch on the cylinder BEFORE the hammer drops. Thus assuring that the cylinder is properly aligned and locked with the forcing cone . This method always worked well for me.

[@kenibnanak5554]

My favorite now that New Services are no longer available is the Ruger Service Six / Security Six. I have a complaint, you didn't check for spitting with a Range Rod. Use of a Range Rod is the final check of the barrel and cylinder alignment and their matching up.

[@ArthurMarescia]

I love my Taurus 357 mag never lets me down

[@Just1American1966]

My first handgun was a Taurus Model 66, purchased new in 1987. I still have it. It's a handsome piece that mimics a Smith and Wesson Model 19. It has always been a solid gun except for one thing, an ejector rod sleeve that would loosen, locking the cylinder in the frame. A bit of blue thread sealer fixed that.

[@d.lindsey5583]

Favorite is a S&W model 66 with 4 inch barrel in 357 magnum with combat master grips sold to the state of Oklahoma, probably for their highway patrol. Check cylinder lock up rotation And front to back. Check half cock notch reliability. Check single and double action trigger pull. Check ejector rod straightness. Check Crain wear.

[@waynemorgan5733]

My favorite is sentimental. I 1977 my new wife bought me a H&R model 999. Still got the gun and same wife. Life is good to me.

[@ChristianJohnsen-m7s]

The first revolver I owned was a Smith/ Wesson .44 M629 6.5 inch barrel pistol as I was crazy about the "Dirty Harry" movies. I also taught my Nephew to shoot with the same gun. I love the S/W brand and swear by it!!

[@lightningdriver81]

Me, too - the older ones, anyway.

[@kenmccarthy5025]

S&W 686+ 4 in, S&W 65 4 in and S&W 629 4 in were my three favorite revolvers.

[@ronbivins1323]

My favorite is also a GP100 i have had for over 25 years in .357 mag i sent it to ruger when it got a little rough spot when cycling in double action and asked them to make the trigger pull a little lighter cause im getting old and now it is smooth as silk and way easy to pull in double action like a cap gun i used to only shoot single action now i shoot almost exclusively double action and Ruger did it all for free.

[@spartanj2957]

After owning a 2 1/2 ,4 and 6 '' blued Pyrhon all new from 75 ,turns out i prefered the 4 ''. It also turns out years later after Getting a adg 4 " stainless GP100 ,and i glass bead blasted all visible ss at about 18 lbs with fairly used beads , polishing the action installing wolf springs through out i prefer the GP. i have average hands ant the trigger reach was a little to long on the i frame . The single & double action on the GP are so close to the python that it was a go. So much easier to handle , especially rapid firing and single .i was amazed.

[@kevinwilson9589]

I don't even have to think about it, My Smith & Wesson model 27-2 will always be my favorite revolver. Mine has a 5 inch barrel.

[@kylewood8327]

I’ve got three: 1. S&W 66-2 snub 2. Ruger Security Six snub 3. Ruger Vaquero 4 5/8 inch. Great video! Luckily all mine are well timed and shoot great.

[@thegunfatherrestorations]

That's great to hear...timing is often the missing link for many revolver owners and poor performance. Glad to hear you're keeping your equipment well maintained!

[@chuckappel]

The S&W Model 25-2 is my favorite revolver. I've had mine for about 50 years. I'm also partial to the new Ruger Blackhawk flat tops.

[@Manfred-cf9rn]

I Have one too..in 6".. It is a Bullseye's 🎯 "eraser"..😅👍👌 My 6" ca.1960 Python is the Vault Safe QUEEN 👑💖😊

[@ButchRichardson-d8s]

S&w 69 combat great .44 mag. On the lighter side, taurus 66 357 mag .less expensive but still a great sidearm

[@garywhiteis4289]

Favorite is my S&W model 28-2. With my 27-2 as a close 2nd.

[@BlueForte]

My favorite is the 627 V Comp revolver. I got it cerakote and engraved. It’s a beauty. I might just get myself a second one

[@ElvisOnAShark]

Drinking game. Take a sip every time he says OK

[@garysmith3913]

OK!

[@jaredw289]

Ok😂😂

[@bowieupland6112]

Ok.

[@littledrummerjay]

I got so hammered after the first 10 seconds of OKs I have no clue what the video was actually about. Like wtf dude lol

[@MDformernavalperson]

Yes, technically fine video, but the incessant "OK's" were maddingly distracting.

[@tmaddrummer]

I like them all, but my #1 choice is S&W Revolvers. Colt for SAA Revolvers, Ruger for Heavy Duty Revolvers, about 45 years ago, I had a Charter Arms Bulldog .44 Spl that was my EDC back then. Really, I do like them all, even the small off brand offerings. What's not to like about the trusty wheelgun! (new sub).

[@oldcop18]

My favorite is a former service revolver, a S&W Model 10-7 snub. This is the only issued weapon I shot a perfect qual score with many years ago.

[@robertmccord6490]

I love my model 10-7, 40 years old and shoot like it just came out of the box.

[@coltguy32]

I'm an antique revolver guy....bought my modern S.A.A. from your shop in Hamilton MT !

[@prescotian1500]

I will always be a fan of the 686.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

686+ 👍

[@miked-up]

Love ‘em own a couple

[@Dan-hs6rt]

Yep, but i hav a coupl Rugers myself. Seen 3 different .44 Smiths with their top straps blown completely off, and the top 3 charge holes on each one blown out, due to overloaded handloads. A friend fired the same loads in his Redhawk, i was standing behind him. I figured he mite make a purty good sandbag. Revolver survived without damage, but both our individual britches needed to be burned...i now understand the warnings in the reloading manuals he later showed me....and why its not too intelligent to ignore them.

[@prescotian1500]

@Dan-hs6rt Everything has a breaking point. Knowingly pushing those limitations just to destroy does not prove any superiority.

[@gewglesux]

loved mine sold it and now i regret it

[@larryderagowski8273]

does it work the same on melinite finish

[@snakejim]

Thanks for the information. It was very helpful!

[@ronniefranklin4423]

My only revolver is a Taurus model 689, 357 6" blued~~~ I purchased it for $199 about 20 years ago and it looks and functions just like the day I purchased it. Good video

[@marcuscicero9587]

thanks for the vid. I learned something I was never aware of

[@ericarachel55]

I own over 30 revolvers but I started shooting pistol back in 1977 with a S&W 27 6", I now prefer my model 27 4", but I do own several Colts including a Python, I just love revolvers

[@audiehollon4292]

My favorite is the Smith and Wesson model 686 3 inch version

[@leehranicka3689]

My favorite is a Ruger Vaquero .45 Colt in bright stainless that was customized; 4” barrel, trigger job, free-wheeling, rounded grip and Micarta (Dustin Linebaugh) stocks by John Linebaugh, Six Guns, WY. My equally favorite revolver is a Blue, Colt Agent, .38 Special, snub, hip grip stock beside a Colt mate (came with the hip grip side mate and original Colt grips as well) that was gifted me from a dear friend who’s father was a U.S. Marshall down Oklahoma way and this was his carry gun - serial number indicates 1974 manufacture.

[@JamesPuckett-k5c]

For 357, I love my Pythons, and 686 would be my second choice. For revolvers in general, love my 657's in 41 mag.

[@ETHRON1]

Good info on what to check...both my vintage Colt "Offical Police" 38 spcls are nice and tight for their age...

[@clintdavidson6380]

Thanks for the good video. My favorite revolvers are my s+w m29 6inch 44mag ,new colt python 6inch barrel and Ruger gp100 in 357.

[@motoputz3201]

S&W 686 4" barrel 7 shot .357 is a perfect fit for me hiking, fishing and hunting here in western Montana

[@stacybrown3714]

I am a Colt fanboy but I must say my favorite wheel gun of my collection is my 5 inch S&W 27-2 s prefix.

[@Paladin1873]

I have one, too. It was willed to me by my best friend before he died. It balances very well for an N frame.

[@stacybrown3714]

@@Paladin1873 I know the special feeling a firearm that is left to you by someone who has passed on gives. Those are much more valuable than thier monetary worth. I hope that you keep it till you decide to pass it forward to a deserving person. Thanks for telling me about this.

[@Paladin1873]

@@stacybrown3714 I intend to do just that.

[@unclebob4964]

@@stacybrown3714. I agree….very special. There are some good people in this old world.

[@Crashphoenix666]

Thanks for this! I just checked my revolvers and they're all good. So far my favorite (Don't laugh) is my Charter Arms Professional in .32H&R Magnum. I like it more than Ruger, S&W and Chiappa.

[@pistolgrip44mag]

Ruger Blackhawks, Super Blackhawks, S&W 629.

[@raynabozny2338]

I have a 4" 1994 Python in BSS,Colt Cobra Snub Nose in 38 Special Nickel Plated Aluminum and a 4" Diamond Back in 22 lr Blue

[@jimmyruger7529]

I am a revolver guy, and my Favorite has always been the Ruger Security-Six of 1970

[@noahdunaway]

I have Security Six made in 1976 and has engraved on it, “made in the 200th year of American liberty”.

[@bushcraft_in_the_north]

I have the same one, here in Norway. 6" barrel and blued. Fantastic revolver. So slim and strong , the precision is great too. Mine still looks like new.​@@noahdunaway

[@noahdunaway]

@@bushcraft_in_the_north mine has been stored since I bought it, I have fired it probably about 15 to 20 rounds. My son was born in 1976 so I will be giving it to him at some point in time.

[@bushcraft_in_the_north]

@@noahdunaway and I was born in 1976😄 that was fun.

[@spud-from-Nam]

I have one in stainless steel, and it's a sweetheart of a revolver.

[@kimmorrison9169]

Nice maintenance tips! I passed this along to my buddy with a Colt wheel gun.

[@richardmundo9709]

Ruger GP100 THATS MY CHOICE 4" OR 6" 357 FOR HOME DEFENSE

[@ironhorse127]

I love the GP 100 I have a 3 inch model. My preferred barrel length.

[@hardball107]

I have a 7 shot, 3" 357 and a 3", 5 shot 44 Special. GP100's are very special revolvers. Greatly underrated and IMHO after owning many Smiths overall better medium frame revolvers.

[@lefthook3324]

@@hardball107 I have a Ruger GP 100 38 special and a Taurus 617 snub nose 357 I love them both

[@samisaarinen8498]

I have s&w 28 made in early seventies and it works like a clock

[@theepicgamerultimate4831]

I like both older S&W revolvers and my Ruger GP100 in 357.

[@unclebob4964]

That GP 100 is one FINE revolver !!!! Of course, S & W makes some really nice revolvers…..but that GP is just over the moon !!!

[@dougharms108]

My favorite all around shooter is my old Ruger Super Black Hawk with 7.5” barrel but the S&W pre 29 5 screw I have is by far the most pleasurable gun I’ve ever shot. Those 2 wheel guns have dragged me back and away from auto loaders as the most reliable designs ever produced. You want a fun gun to shoot buy a nice Colt peacemaker clone or the real thing if you can afford one and you’ll never look back!

[@h.collier3544]

I couldn't finish watching this, OK?

[@scottulrich2725]

I picked up a new 2021 model Anaconda 8 inch last week at Shedhorn. Glad to know you guys are nearby if I ever need service. Your store looks beautiful. Also, thinking about replacing the rear sight. Any options other than Wilson Combat?

[@rickg2517]

I only lasted a minute and a half, couldn't take the "OK's".

[@allenwatkins4972]

Same here.

[@kodeylivesay1353]

You mf I didn't realize it till I saw your comment lol

[@DISABLED12-7]

Okay.

[@normanmallory2055]

S&W 629 Classic Hunter in .44 mag ! For my sporting use and hunting it’s perfect, locks up solid ! I keep it clean after use and oiled !! Fine revolver!

[@Mikex0123]

Useful and important information. Good video.

[@gregpace4676]

My favorite is a 4" S&W Model 19, I don't shoot .357 in it (I use a 686 for magnums) I have owned a wheel barrow of .357's in the past, but the 19 just feels perfect in my hand!

[@jimwells4240]

The Smith 19 feels "right" in just about everybody's hands....and is super smooth and very accurate. Maybe that's why they sold so damn many of 'em.

[@GE-pu8vt]

I love them all!!!

[@francozaina8747]

My favorite are a Colt detective 38sp old aged from the 1975 and a Sw 586 357m. Now I'm trying to not clean the Sw. to see how long it last, actually it's flawless after 2000 shot, like a Swiss clock.

[@rc51price]

OK!

[@garyclark1135]

I have a Colt Trooper MKIII bought in the 70s that had a clearance problem between the cylinder and barrel. It would heat up and jam after a few rounds. Got it fixed up on warranty and it's been great since.

[@johnsimms818]

My new 4" colt phyton!

[@nicolaandria522]

S&W 19/3 (1974) 6" barrel, the first gun I owned, very elegant and magnificent to shoot if you don't go for "hyper" ammo, thank you for the nice tutorial.

[@nohillforahighstepper]

Okay...

[@TrulyUnfortunate]

I own one revolver because I like semi autos. My one revolver is the S&W 10mm. Love this thing!! Especially since I had a gunsmith ream the cylinder to accept 10mm. Magnum rounds. The thing has amazing power in 10mm Magnum!!!

[@anthonyburnett1002]

What's up with "Okay...."

[@anthonyburnett1002]

It's okay

[@daveinspiration7333]

my favorite is the smith and wesson 43c. Put a techna clip on it and its an awesome 8 round casual EDC for around the house.

[@garrymorris5293]

Smith mod 19.

[@guaporeturns9472]

Yep hard to beat. I gotta say my 4” 15-3 is probably the sweetest balanced/handling revolver I have ever touched. I love my 19s too but there’s just something about a 15 … best feeling revolver ever.

[@mossieeduanmostert9508]

Have a old S&W mod 19 #3 Cal. 357mag with 4' barrel. Make it my favorite. Also like the mod 29 44mag. Nice vidio, thanks!

[@leonardjanda6181]

Smith and Wesson metal 27-2

[@boricuaarecibo9259]

The model 27 is cool I have a new M29-10 classic which I didn't love when I got it because the bluing was bad so i sent it to smith and it came back beautiful I also hated the grips so I changed those as well now I love it

[@craigroberts6439]

Two favorites, Ruger Security Six and my S&W model 65-3 .357 stainless….3 inch barrel.

[@jcm4590]

I had to stop watching after the 50th "Okay".

[@TrollMeister-s6n]

Okay?

[@donbartholomew8273]

He should watch his own video and COUNT EVERY "OKAY" and the play this video for a speech therapist 😢

[@PHOTOGRASPER]

The gun's ok, ok?

[@michaelvalicek4461]

Other people have similar bad habits like saying you know over and over we're saying stupid things like that's what I'm talking about or you know what I'm saying. I'm guilty of this too I say uhh a lot😂

[@robertmccord6490]

I carried a Smith and Wesson 686 during the 80's as my duty revolver. I still carry an airwieght as a backup. My favorite all around vevolver, the tried and true S&W model 10.

[@charlesflohr3772]

Okokokok drove me nuts

[@HELLCAT.28]

That's not ok 🤣

[@michaelbuckley3577]

He must have said it 50 times. I wanted to scream..

[@gregorybush3224]

😂😂😂

[@rojasray]

Okay.

[@stevewheeler6118]

Most people respond better to encouragement. There was a lot to like about this video. A trained gunsmith could charge for his expertise, instead he takes out of his valuable time to offer free instruction.

[@angelone8564]

Ive had my gp100s over 20 years, i bought them shortly after they came out and i have never had a problem and the accuracy is excellent,but ive seen several problems with smith and colts over the years. Ruger is a much better and tougher weapon overall..

[@synystur21]

Hope you recently changed the code on that safe.....

[@williamandrews8273]

Doesn’t matter-it will still open to the Factory Code…

[@johncompton-ho1hd]

My overall favorite(s) are the Smith & Wesson models 19, 357 mag and model 29, 44 mag. Maybe it's because I have both. However, they are the finest revolvers I own, or fired. Mechanically and accuracy the best experience I've ever had with any revolver.

[@rocktech7144]

S&W 629-1

[@SpaceWizardphd]

All Important info. As for favorite id say a ruger sp101 snub. Although I carry an old charter arms undercover. It just fits my hand better than a modern j-frame with just a tiny bit more room between the trigger guard and the grips.

[@Roy-xx4pw]

It is IMPOSSIBLE to know if a revolver is in time if you do not check to see if the cylinder chamber bore is dead center in the barrel bore when the trigger is held to the rear. I’ve seen MANY revolvers that will pass your test that are waaay out of time.

[@The1jonnyz]

Timing is about the hand, ratchet, bolt, and cylinder working in sync. This gun did all of those things just fine, although I would have used my finger to cause some drag on the cylinder. If the chamber isn't centered to the bore then it is a manufacturing issue or there's a worn bolt and/or locking groove in the cylinder. We've all seen some play in the cylinder when holding the trigger back. There is a reason for a forcing cone on a revolver. It's for cylinders that aren't perfectly aligned with the barrel.

[@sturisa]

I remember watching you guys on TV a few years ago, I believe you're located in Bozeman, MT. I have a 6 inch Colt Python in blue steel I bought in 1992, never checked the timing or lockup but now I know how. I've always heard the Colt Python was susceptible to going out of time, is that more likely shooting magnums rather than .38 Special rounds?

[@boostimalaka1]

Bill Wilson is a huge Colt Python fan. The original Python can shoot thousands of rounds without having a timing issue. A trigger stop can help avoid that from happening. The rebound is sluggish compared to the S&W revolvers in double action.

[@11bravo27]

OK??

[@ForYouTube-rb1fo]

My favorite is a pair of Ruger New Vaqueros .45 Colt/ACP in bright stainless and rosewood. Both sights adjusted by Ruger for windage so the fixed sights are dead on. Under 2" at 25 yards with my 45 Colt reloads. ( from a rest of course ) Second favorite is a stainless steel S&W Bodyguard in .38 from the '80s with a superb trigger job and laser grip.

[@thomaskingsbury6560]

Seems like it’s not ok to say ok. Ok? For the algore ithm.

[@bigdaddycarmel4610]

Thanks for the video. I just checked my Ruger GP100 and the timing was perfect, as expected. From Ruger's website on the GP100: "Triple-locking cylinder is locked into the frame at the front, rear and bottom for more positive alignment and dependable operation shot after shot."

[@upnorth5465]

One thing to note on newer smiths without a ratchet pin is to check timing properly you need to have empty brass or dummy rounds loaded in the cylinder as they take up the slack due to not being pinned to the cylinder like the older syle

[@tdsmith]

Excellent review! I would recommend that you lose the word "Okay," your videos would be much easier to listen to.

[@herringbone5035]

I have an older SW 686. I had one issue with it over 35 years. It was a retired service piece for some officer. I fired the bloody hell out of it for maybe 10 years. I put many rounds down range. One day the cylinder jammed up when I tried to open it to eject the spent cases. I found the rod that operated the ejection had came loose, it turned out the threads were stripped. I do not know if it was due to someone cross threading it at some time or just from the hard use. I replaced it and she is like new again.

[@lewjersey2573]

OK

[@a10sim]

Thanks for this informative video. Only have a GP100 and Taurus Tracker in 45ACP in my collection. Always wanted to add a Python, but money went to pistols and long guns and optics. Are the older production Pythons better than the newer guns? Liked and subscribed.

[@scubaguy007]

I've never been a fan of Colt revolvers. That said, I love my old Smiths. My absolute favorite is a 4" S & W 29-2 that is in immaculate condition and has a trigger that is butter! I also have a super nice 4" 19-4.