Defensive Revolver with Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch

[@Flintlock1776]

Revolvers; the stick shift of the gun world. I love them.

[@kylewood8327]

Mopar or Chevy? 😅

[@mike-qe3ph]

@@kylewood8327 RUGER OR SMITH? both do the job

[@johnwilliams397]

My first weapon 357 model 66 with PAC’s I’ve had it for 44 years stainless steel it’s still shooting straight and accurate. S&W there is no substitute.

[@adamr9720]

I learned to drive on a manual transmission and motorcycles . I love revolvers.

[@josephhiggins7216]

That's good. I never thought of it that way, but you're right. My first gun was a Ruger super single six convertible. I've still got it. Next came a Colt Agent. I traded that one off. Got my intro to auto loaders in the Army with the old 1911A1. Still got one of those, too, although it's a modern reproduction.

[@growlikethewind5788]

"Got a 5 thosand dollar gun and a 3 dollar holster. Quit it! Mmkay? Spend the money get the right stuff so you dont die".

[@atrocitusofryutt8410]

My favorite thing about Clint smith is his candor

[@IntoTheWildernessBushcraft]

3 dollar holsters are bad…MmKay? 😂

[@craigkowalczyk3516]

This guy is the man.

[@briancarpenter6069]

I carry a heavy barrel Mdl 10 DAO pre lock and a pre lock Mdl 442 Centennial Airweight as my self defense duo

[@david7384]

Yes like an auto pistol 😂

[@oldcop18]

Carried a revolver for the first 20 yrs of my career & it saved me in a ‘74 gunfight w/armed robbery suspects where I had to reload my issued Colt DS under fire w/a speedloader. EDC in retirement is a lightweight J Frame in a pocket holster.

[@TheHazmate]

Would you choose a revolver again?

[@happyhaunter_5546]

Glad your still with us. God bless.

[@waltercarroll651]

U won 💙

[@oldcop18]

@@TheHazmateIn retirement my EDC is a light weight J Frame. If I can’t adequately conceal my revolver (pockets too small or dress slacks too thin) my LCP gets the call.

[@defectivekalash]

@@oldcop18Clint would not approve of an lcp lol

[@jhphoto100]

None of us are subjected to the whims of other people as long as we own a gun, best quote!!

[@morgizmo87]

Lol. You’re paying taxes aren’t you?

[@chrisbrown2627]

@@morgizmo87 Within reason. That we be the same as running around not obeying any laws because I have a gun.

[@phillipstidham]

@@morgizmo87aren’t you?

[@raymondpinsky1103]

Did you see how Clint moved away. Young pup was pointing the muzzle at him. Clint was graceful. The instructors instructor.

[@baronc252]

I saw that too lol. Clint got real anxious and looked like he wanted to say something. Made me cringe too as he flagged him.

[@ThisHandleIsntAvailableTryANew]

Not a good look S&W

[@kellyBorgman]

Young guy effed up.

[@cagneybillingsley2165]

damn and he recovered and said a funny line afterwards too. guy is quick

[@untilvalhalla7854]

Yep. Kid pulls it out and points it right at him. Clint was clearly trying to be nice about it, but definitely scooted off line. And then he quietly demonstrated how to show clear.

[@SHOOTAR15]

Happy Birthday Clint , I hope you have a Amazing day !!!

[@MontanaWelldigger]

Best training I ever received was from Clint Smith when he came to Montana in 1991 and put on a handgun/shotgun class for state certified LEO firearms instructors. I still use it today to teach new shooters. Thanks Mr. Smith!!

[@sticustom]

Living in Australia we don’t get the chance to do this as here our politicians believe we should be victims. Taking a class with Clint is on my bucket list. It will never happen but one can dream.

[@Nickotym]

You can come here to America and take a class!

[@sticustom]

@@Nickotym unfortunately too injured to sit in a plane for 18 hours plus no job as I had to retire because of the injury.

[@Nickotym]

@@sticustom sorry to hear that.

[@Rubeless]

I hear that, a three hour drive in a GX470 had me squirming in pain, no way I’m flying again. Can you get edibles there? 5mg every other day helps bud.

[@sticustom]

@@Rubeless you have to get a doctors letter to get it then if you get pulled over and drug tested and they find THC you lose your drivers license. There’s sfa public transport where I live so losing my license is not an option.

[@den_see]

A revolver will always have a place in my heart. I hope SW will bring back the 38 special +p all stainless steel centennial 640 you made back in the 90s without that danged lock.

[@franke460]

Have one still carrying it

[@PatrickThreewit]

I've never shot a S & W revolver and I've only shot a double action revolver once. I have arthritis at the age of 79 and I keep my S&W Shield 9mm in my car, but since I live in the mountains of the Idaho Panhandle, if I venture too far from my home I take my 3-screw single action Ruger Blackhawk, .357 magnum revolver that I bought the year after I was married in 1969. I have this in 41 magnum, but unless I use cowboy action loads, it is a bit stout. For me my .357 makes me feel safe wherever I may be and I am used to shooting it and I never worry about it jamming.

[@JohnW-yv6yp]

Not exactly the same but pretty sure the 640 performance center 357 does not have a lock

[@ethanp7183]

@@franke460I bought the 640 pro series lock free a few years back for my dads first firearm since he was a kid. He loves it, 38 special is so smooth in the heavier frame and 357 isn’t anywhere near as bad as it is in the air weights

[@DavidLaMorte-z3j]

From the spec ops world. For 32 years a revolver has been my back up. Either a J frame, Colt DS, or Mod 19. Primary side arm over those years, Hi-Power, M1911A1 or toward the end, a Glock. Retired now and carry my Mod 66 daily. Keep a second Mod 66 in my vehicle. From snakes to bear, all bases are covered. Note - to be allowed to pack my backup in aervice I had to pass the semiauto courses of fire with said revolver. No problem.

[@AllisChalmersMN]

Clint Smith is one of my hero’s.

[@Ben_the_Ignorant]

I enjoyed reading Clint Smith in gun magazines back in the nineties, and I enjoy watching his videos now. The down-to-earth guy always wins.

[@je862]

I read him also in the 90’s along with Masada Ayoob and other greats! I miss those days.

[@richstone2627]

Clint is a National Treasure.

[@wizardofahhhs759]

He's also ancient

[@sertank735]

Nicholas Cage agrees.

[@matt291]

So glad to see he's still going. They treat their students like family.

[@TheRealZJM377]

Yeah?

[@matt291]

@TheRealZJM377 yep

[@TheRealZJM377]

@@matt291 will that's what you say. I have never seen any foundational black Americans there ?

[@dmaniac86]

Clint Smith is a national treasure.

[@SteveSykes-pg5of]

40 years I bought a model 19 and it is still my favorite,have many smiths😊

[@Rubeless]

Great

[@russellridge8623]

Solid gun. My 27 is my favorite but my 19 is secure 2nd revolver.

[@lylesmith5079]

I have two model 19 -3s. Smoth stock triggers

[@russellridge8623]

Love the tourniquet talk. Everyone who loves or despises firearms should take TCCC First Aid training. You’re much more likely in your lifetime to need trauma training than tactical firearms training. Accidents , auto wrecks, ladder falls, electrocution, etc. Happen all around you all the time. Learn the basics religiously. Tactical shooting is a blast and can also save lives. Make time for both. 👍

[@Bigfezzig]

🤘

[@kellyBorgman]

A few months ago I sliced my inner forearm very badly. Thinking about tourniquets. I put pressure on it and made the 2 blocks to the ER. Got a great scar but I could have used a tourniquet. I need training before I buy one.

[@WheelgunsOnWheels]

Great point.

[@pauld3402]

@@kellyBorgman No, you didn't need a tourniquet for that. That does show you need training though.

[@joshuaharris6735]

Amen! Well put.

[@larryjohnson7591]

Wow, and I just bought a Model 19! Got the rebate too! I had no idea that is what Clint has been using all these years. Thank You for taking me along.

[@Rubeless]

Dude lives in the middle of nowhere, keeps a rifle close by at all times. Don’t use a revolver except for fun.

[@jimsmith2602]

I carried a two inch Mdl 19 for 6 years while living and working in South Philly. It saved my hide twice. Thank God I didn't have to pull the trigger but a quick presentation from the Safariland holster changed the aggressor/aggressors mind.

[@paulsimmons5726]

Clint is a national treasure! Yeah, that pretty much sums it up!

[@lylesmith5079]

Such a great teacher 😊

[@elsuperpollo2273]

I grew up with a 92fs working armed security with it, I now wished I started with a 357 revolver. Now in my 40s with 13 years of private security experience I love wheel guns and the 92fs platform.

[@Soulcritic]

I learned how to shoot in the 80s Armed guard training. .38 revolver. Isosoceles stance. Point shoot. Cup & saucer grip.

[@stephencolley334]

​@@Soulcritic Hopefully as the years went by, you learned better than those antiquated methods!🤪🤪

[@Soulcritic]

@@stephencolley334 First I taught my self better by bringing the revolver up to my eyes. Then at some point better training became available. But that's how bad the training was back then!

[@hogwildbowhunter]

Thank you S&W for bring us some Thunder Ranch revolver fun! Kudo’s for recognizing Clint , and the presentation of the custom model 19, it will get used!! To Clint, Heidi and the entire TR team, you all rock, every one of you!

[@strider8933]

I had the distinct honor of training at one of Clint Smith's classes MANY years ago. Truly on of the real "no shitters" as an instructor I have ever met. Happy Birthday Sir! I still carry my old duty model 10 quite a bit!

[@Rubeless]

You didn’t learn much if you carry a revolver

[@davek5027]

@@RubelessWow, son, you’re really tearing up this comment section, ain’t ya? Power down, Turbo.

[@strider8933]

@@Rubeless WOW!!! You assume too much! If you had ever had the WORLD class instruction from someone like Mr. Smith, Col. Cooper, Mr. Ayoob, Mr. Auerbach, or others, you would know just how IGNORANT that comment was. I have been a serious student, trainer, likely longer than you have been alive. I also carry and taught with DOZENS of platforms over 40 years.

[@Rubeless]

Those guys are all instructors who rubes love to follow.

[@strider8933]

@@Rubeless Ok. How is your verifiable resume. I am also a fan and former student of a number of the current high end crop. I know most of them. Let me know your pedigree and I can call 'em up and verify. Mr. Little from Greybeard Actual? Mr Majillo from Milspecmojo? Mr. Mcphee? I am sure THEY would like to know one of THEIR students was representing them so well. PLEASE enlighten us!!!

[@dwightdhansen]

Mr. Smith is cut from the same cloth as my Karate sensei. Huge respect for both of them.

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

Damn, that Smith's bluing looks as nice as like an old Python. Beautiful!

[@Dennisthemenace40]

Happy Birthday to a living Legend, Clint Smith!! 🎉

[@63Rangeguy]

Happy Birthday Clint! My dad is a retired police officer and he also carried the model 19 which he passed down to me after he retired. It's my favorite revolver to carry and shoot.

[@koozie83]

Clint gets me jacked up every time. Love love love that man.

[@tobylopez445]

Clint is one of the most awesome people on Planet Earth! Because he can curse when he speaks but he does not offend you, he teaches you and that is so freakin KOOL!

[@derekdelamar]

My favorite revolver is a s&w mod 19 too. I still have one I carried for over 25 years.

[@exiledintheus7251]

Smith and Wesson makes some beautiful revolvers

[@Turd_Furguson]

except for the hole

[@GTFBITK]

​@@Turd_Furguson💯

[@lylesmith5079]

Great revolvers

[@markd7762]

They are nice but the hole kills it for me. Not to mention their actions used to be much better.

[@HowManyLegsItHas]

Clint is such a valuable human.

[@patrickhenry236]

As a dedicated revolver carrier, thank you for putting this video up. I know most people like their plastic, but I am not one of them. Happy Belated Birthday to Clint.

[@TVGuru72]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLINT! It's always great to see you on video and in person!!

[@mikec4684]

Love my model 19's! And my 66 , 686 & 686+

[@theevenstevenchannel8220]

One day Clint will be gone from this world (as will we all). Don't be sad for that. Be glad he was there.

[@Itme7744]

shut up! God bless him and I need to meet him first.

[@matt291]

​@@Itme7744 all things must end. Don't make any excuses and book a class.

[@matt291]

@@Itme7744my comment was not meant as a personal attack. It was a meant as a reminder that all things end and we're here temporarily. if you want to meet the man you should probably take one of his classes. 99% of the population lives within 3 hours of an airport.

[@soloride5628]

​@@matt291my apologies It sound for me very rude. But now I get it and of course I.think the same but when I did my research I noticed is in Oregon so in my situation is not possible right now I'm single mother with 2 kids I lost 2 of my jobs like 3 weeks ago so is so frustrating my bad I take it with you . I have faith and I hope in some months I could do it the place and the nature look so beautiful and peaceful Have a great day

[@scottydouglass1892]

I bought an old model 19 a couple of years ago. I have always wanted one, and this one was a cop gun. It's worn silver ish on the sides of the barrel, and it is smoooooooth. I put new wood grips on it, and a galco holster for it to ride in. That this is a beast.

[@4catsnow]

I have a 19-3 and a 17-3....The Golden Age of S&W....

[@Minuteman4Jesus]

My first handgun was my dad's police-duty S&W model 19. I spent a fair amount of time practicing with it, but nowhere as much as I would've liked; Time & money would only let me shoot so much.

[@alliwantisfinancialstabili7414]

Man I always love seeing combat/defensive revolver content. I acknowledge semi-autos are better in almost every way, I carry a Glock for work as an armored truck guard, but I love collecting and shooting revolvers as a personal hobby. Any content that shines light on practical revolver usage is always something I click on. Also makes me a little extra giddy to see the Model 19 being shown in the spotlight. I've carried my Model 19 at work once.

[@FedSlumper]

almost?

[@Brandon.Fischer]

I love how when the S&W rep covers Clint at about the 11 minute mark, Clint stays classy and just moves out of the way of the muzzle. I wonder if he got chewed on later 😂

[@redriver6541]

Clint..... Thank God for that man.

[@jnault6441]

Wonderful. I took the first "Fighting Revolver" class at Tac Response a few years ago and the revolver became eye opening.

[@exiledintheus7251]

Happy birthday Clint!!

[@Enigma37_520]

My father trained under Clint smith back in the early 1980s when he worked for U.S.Customs.

[@xNiceGuyRobx]

Oooooooooh snap, Uncle Clint. I wanna see Jerry Mikulek and Clint Smith do a sit down interview with each other!

[@pedronogueira9979]

It would be amazing!

[@Obskyre]

Put Taran Tactical in there as well

[@stephencolley334]

Each one has a completely different intent! There would be VERY LITTLE for them to talk about!

[@Obskyre]

@@stephencolley334 I would think they have a lot to talk about for that exact reason, different type of experts on their own regard changing thoughts about the way firearms should be used to their ultimate potential.

[@joannatrevino8882]

This is awesome, I normally carry a semi auto. I’ve trained and used one for 20 years while serving in the military. The last 4 years I switch to revolver but I do a lot of back and forth between the both and I have to say I absolutely love the S&W 13-3 that I own. I do believe I will look into the revolver course the one thing the ranges around here don’t offer a course like this.

[@Rubeless]

You may have been issued a pistol due to rank, but you were never trained properly. The proof is that you carry a revolver. You think you can know what kind of fight you’ll be in the day you need it?

[@davek5027]

@@RubelessWow

[@Nightdiver20]

@@Rubeless Carrying anything other than a belt fed weapon is just silly

[@Rubeless]

249 inside the waist band

[@alexvanderlinden6027]

Mr Clint himself is a true brand this sure is the way to schoot and learn

[@CoreyFPiazza]

Happy Birthday Clint. Saving up to one day afford one of your classes. Just a six hour drive southeast. Can't wait. God bless you, your family, and your business!

[@michaelshapiro1543]

An American Legend. Glad I met him - if only by listening/watching via the Internet.

[@garymessina1609]

Still have my model 25 thanks Clint you're still the best it's been years since I been to your school thanks for everything you taught me

[@RickyJr46]

Great teachers are a gift, and he's one.

[@Itme7744]

Oh my gosh! I love it, I wish one day I could meet him in person. This place it look so awesome.

[@SigmaSheepdog]

I have never attended a class at Thunder Ranch, but, I have spent a lot of time talking to Clint at the SHOT Show. He's definitely cool guy!

[@neubert500]

This was pure class! Thank you S&W and thank you for moving to my town!

[@carlosgonzales2394]

I like when he pulled the model 19 out at the end and immediately pointed it at Clint. He politely scooted right on out of the way.

[@d.b.hemlock]

Happy Birthday Brother! I carry a 3" Colt Python as my CCW of choice. I'd absolutely love to take the Revolver course someday. Phenomenal video!

[@Rubeless]

And you never will.

[@ethankaryadi37]

Noice!! When was it made btw? Was it a 2020 make or a pre-90’s make?

[@thekimmonia]

Great vid, 75! Congrats, and still kickin and affecting other people’s lives for the better. Also, I loved seeing a thunder ranch video from someone other than James Reeves. Not that he’s bad, contrary he’s excellent. Just want more people to recognize.

[@Thecorrector3000]

The old guy’s reasoning for semi auto is the exact same reasoning I have for my revolver. If I didn’t end the threat with my 6 shots than I need to retreat to my other weapons. I don’t want to have to mess with a stuck slide if I’m in the only gun fight of my life.

[@BeefaloBart]

I carried and competed with a Mod 10 for years and really miss that ole wheel gun.

[@markpileggi643]

Happy Birthday Clint. I carry a 686 Combat Magnum.

[@dashwerks]

Clint Smith is full of great wisdom

[@scootcarlisle5339]

Happy Birthday Clint. Too a long happy life!

[@Dstev98141]

Clint is great, "Nothing is complicated until we make it complicated"!

[@guyblew1733]

Never heard of clint smith or thunder ranch. But I am a big fan of wheel guns. I could stand to learn more. This thunder ranch, would be a good place to go. Great video.

[@SnakeDoc357]

Clint Smith is one of my spirit animals.

[@johnk-yb6iv]

It would be nice if S&W put that much attention to detail into all of products. Clint... you are GREAT!!! Honestly! S&W GET YOUR SHIT TOGETHER, SOMEONES LIFE MAY DEPEND ON IT!!!!!!!!!!

[@michaelmiles6398]

Happy birthday, Clint. Nice revolver, you got there. I also use model 19-5 S&W. I put a Hogue grip on mine.

[@damartineztx]

Awesome training video!

[@heavydutyreviews1303]

Very nice! I used to teach a defensive revolver course and defensive pistol course. I need to renew my NRA instructors permit. I mostly work on guns more than anything

[@FMDad-dm5qo]

Just picked up a 686+ because I realized I didn’t own a .357 wheel gun and that’s lame. Man, it’s a smooth capable firearm. I learned to shoot 20 years ago on a double action revolver and was pleased to see there’s still some ride-a-bike neural/muscle memory in play.

[@Whiskey.aznboy]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLINT!!!

[@thomaswhite2802]

Excellent advice, I carry a 686-5, no complaints

[@GlenSharp-y7d]

Model 19 from 1975, accurate and reliable. Like my SP101, built like a tank.

[@AnomadAlaska]

I lived in Lakeview when that ranch was for sale. Longer ago than I care to admit. I was just out of school and bought mama our first washing machine for our rented trailer house there. We couldn't afford a drier. We were ecstatic we didn't have to use the laundromat. And we could afford the clothesline all day long! LOL I should go there for a class just for the memories.

[@Maelstrom8]

Fantastic video! Love Clint Smith and Smith and Wesson!

[@hendo337]

My first firearm I owned and boufht with my own money for work as an armed security officer in Tennessee after I got out of the Army was a 4" stainess Ruger GP100 .357, I wpuldnhave bought a S&W 686 or Colt Python if I had the opportunity, my second weapon was a parkerized 20" Remington 870 Police Magnum and my third was a stainless Para Ordinance P12 .45. Those weapons were mire than enough to handle anything I could have encountered and had any buisiness not running from.

[@Juicy_smooyay]

Clint smith is the man, love that old guy.

[@zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcba0]

Lucky for Clint. Happy for him too.

[@siulanainad]

Uncle Clint has forgotten more than I have ever learned! Love Uncle Clint no bull style.❤❤❤

[@gusloader123]

Interesting video. Hmmmm? I thought "Thunder Ranch" was in the SW U.S.A.,,,, Arid-zona or New Mexico... .....or was that Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper's shooting class / course? Love the revolvers. Wheel guns are real guns! I do not want, nor have I purchased a Jam-NO-Bang semi-auto.

[@phredrocks]

Great video, even the second time! Thanks!

[@tylerrohn6938]

That model 19 custom is bad ass

[@Noneyurbusiness]

I’ve never heard of Clint Smith, but I like him

[@leesanto1945]

I had so much fun in that class!!! S/F

[@alexsweet8585]

It was a blast, wasn't it? It was nice meeting you- hope all is well with you and yours!

[@leesanto1945]

@@alexsweet8585 yes and same to you!

[@Fast48-1]

Birthday Blessings to you!!

[@prairiepreparedness7370]

Clints a national treasure

[@Rubeless]

To you

[@je862]

@@Rubeless Well he has a lot of knowledge that younger folks could learn from.

[@borrisbobTV]

all the best from Germany.....happy birthday !

[@schadenfreud33]

Can you guys st least have revolvers and shotguns?

[@onpsxmember]

@@schadenfreud33 We ain't british. We can still have quite a bit. We don't have tax stamp bs, but prices like 3 were already included and mag restrictions. 10 on long guns, 20 pistol. They're watching those that won't even get a parking ticket while those that are hired to watch the bad apples are buried under bureaucracy. The famous 'yes, we knew the guy' later on. They constantly try to make it worse, especially now with that stabbing and an election they look for something to beat on that lacks a big lobby and can't fight back. We're working on that. The low acceptance in the population stinks and shooting associations twiddling their thumbs looking for power in the behinds of politicians while gun owners react slowly just hate being bothered at all and lots of finger pointing.

[@chrisetzel8175]

Revolvers, semi-auto pistols, semi-auto rifles and anything bolt- or lever-action if you have license (sports or hunting)

[@schadenfreud33]

@@chrisetzel8175 it may be my ignorance but the first thing that comes to mind when I think Germany is verboten!

[@Gieszkanne]

@@schadenfreud33To own is possible but not as easy to get as in the USA. And legal carry is just a wet dream. But in some other EU countries its allowed to carry like Czechia, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia.

[@Brett235]

Revolvers definitely have their place amd it's just my personal opinion, but that's all we really need for personal defense. Sure the autoloaders are cool and i have several, but 5 or 6 shots of 357 magnum is hard to beat. Plus, revolvers are just cool.

[@wvlongshooter3912]

Loved this content, thanks!!!!!

[@trapperscout2046]

I completed Urban Rifle with an M&P15 Sport II. The class was wonderful and the rifle cycled flawlessly and shot accurately.

[@rambultruesdell3412]

More concerned about reliability than ammo capacity 👍 great presentation.

[@colmhain]

I have never, NEVER, had a jam or a misfire with a modern revolver. Not even rimfired. You gotta treat them right, rotate your ammo, don't sling the cylinders closed, common sense stuff. I carry a 629. (I know it's big, so am I) Mostly because I gave my Daughter my .38 and haven't replaced it yet. The stopping power of my ammo and knowing I know how to shoot while most of the population doesn't gives me confidence in my 6 rounds.

[@timothyhaley6533]

I knew Clint Smith was a Marine before I knew he was a Marine. The firing line segment was a dead giveaway. Semper Fi...

[@bige2259]

Absolutely love how straight forward and blunt Clint is . No pussy footing around . Get the right shit so you don’t die !!!

[@Trains-With-Shane]

Love Uncle Clint. One of these days I really need to try to make it up there and take a course at Thunder Ranch.

[@SMOKEtillUReyezBLEED]

My very first gun I purchased was a s & w 696. My buddy’s grandpa had the trigger worked on too.

[@EuroS50]

This is important info for when EMPs take out our Semi Autos! 😂 j/k I love revolvers too.

[@je862]

Legitimate question: how would an emp affect semi auto?

[@EuroS50]

@@je862 Not sure if serious.... 😑

[@je862]

@@EuroS50 It was a serious question, but I get it now. The reason I did not understand how it could affect said weapons, is because I don't have any electronics on my weapons, so emp would not affect mine. But yes, certainly, those things would be disabled.

[@jackgreenstalk777]

S&w revolvers rock 🇺🇸👍👍

[@johnhouck5561]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLINT.

[@minuteofcan]

Love this! All that shiny stuff on the end... I blew that off! XD