Ken Hackathorn's Favorite Revolvers - Unique and Influential guns from his past - Gun Guys EP65

[@maxcactus7]

Man, this episode was SOOOOO satisfying!!! I'm not an old fart (yet), but this makes me feel like an honorary member!! Love good revolvers and the only thing that's better than good revolvers, are good guys telling good stories about them!! Thanks, Ken & Bill!!

[@snbrundage7958]

"We will serenade our louie while life and voices last. Then we'll pass and be forgotten with the rest." Your reputations could live on much longer due to personalities, respect, expertise, means, etc. Could I go on without pandering? The point is this, time is short, the need is great. Might you dedicate your time left to ending the gun violence in this country? steve brundage

[@Rustebadge]

@@snbrundage7958 Ending "gun violence" (which is a misnomer) requires ending criminal behavior. Lets start with enforcing laws fairly amongst all people groups.

[@robv4053]

To a fellow S&W wheelgunner, Ken's show-n-tell was so satisfying!

[@johnharris8191]

S&W ruined their revolvers with those damn Hillary Holes.

[@sisleymichael]

@@johnharris8191 And the barrel shrouds! They look ridiculous.

[@johnharris8191]

@@sisleymichael l agree

[@jasonashley4579]

I'm 42 years old and pack a model 15 combat masterpiece stoked with FBI load, works for me.

[@Leshil]

Love the revolvers, but what many outside of the gun culture don't understand, is the importance of the history behind them; both national and personal. Thanks gentlemen.

[@normangerring4645]

I’ll be 80 in a few weeks and I very seldom like gun videos that are basically conversation but I hung on to every word said. All I can add is, thank you. Very enjoyable and informative.

[@thenegociater3387]

As a pretty young person getting into firearms and recently into wheel guns this content is great. Truly appreciated

[@bernardhayes4459]

I truely love the older revolvers.

[@scottwiley]

Great to see the 3 1/2" 27 and the 5" 29.👍

[@paleoph6168]

S&W N-Frame is just 👌

[@jameshutchins3396]

I was born in 59 and find this wonderful to go back in time to see these beauties. Thank you for sharing this history and even more so, an aspect of collecting that is just as important as shooting. Pure enjoyment of engineering and history

[@stephencolley334]

Of course, one must manage the $$$ to enjoy this aspect of gun culture!😃😃😃😃

[@peterwehrmeyer925]

I was lucky enough to buy a model 10 from Royal tiger for only $250

[@edwinchandeck7231]

Amazing chapter. Trivia note, I remember a forgotten interview with Ian Fleming in wich he mentioned that originally James Bond was supposed to use a S&W M36 that was in use by MI6 at the time, but because he needed something that could use a silencer, it was decided to change for a PPK during the movie production. The rest is history.

[@Yoda052]

But didn’t Bond actually carry a Beretta before the PPK?

[@pecosjane]

@@Yoda052 Yes. That was in Ian Fleming's original books and the Beretta was abandoned in the first Bond movie.

[@pecosjane]

Just for giggles, I rented a PPK/S at the range today. Hated it. I much prefer my M-36.

[@glennsammon4465]

actually in the book has given a PPK and a S&W M42 centennial airweight

[@sisleymichael]

I LOVE these two visiting, talking, sharing guns, history, likes and dislikes. So fun to listen to. I know you both must be neat people because just as a person watching a video, I feel like I know you. That is getting rare these days. The S&W Model 10 is my favorite revolver. They fit my hand perfectly and are ALWAYS accurate. From plinking to defense, it does it all.

[@jrbutler36]

My first revolver is a Smith & Wesson Model 15. Former Ohio Sheriff’s weapon, I bought it for less than $200 in the beginning of the pandemic. It’s seen better days, has a good amount of holster wear and sadly some pitting, but it’s safe to shoot and honestly I’m happy it’s a little ugly because I love shooting it. Honestly, I feel like Ive learned a lot about shooting just from trying to master this old revolver. I led me down a revolver rabbit hole and now I have a Python and eyes on another 15 but a snub version. Revolvers are underrated in todays Gun culture.

[@bobjones-bt9bh]

nothing at all wrong with that revolver you have

[@waynecastleman1363]

Well in the S&W model 25 in 45Colt 6 1/2 in barrel, I picked up this month . I walked away from it twice and went back for it.😊

[@jerrywoodworking4997]

Great loved seeing the revolvers.

[@InGratitudeIam]

Twenty-one minutes and 48 seconds of a constant smile. Definitely brought back some very fond memories. Seeing Jim's gun made me really smile. He was a great man. Mrs. C made great lasagna! Thanks for taking the time gents.

[@RickyJr46]

One of the best show and tell sessions EVER! The Fuzzy Farrant and Jim Cirillo mentions made my day.

[@williammatthews2948]

In the late 90's I owned a Ruger Blackhawk single action revolver in 38-40/10mm. I think it was called a Buckeye Special. It was another one of those guns I should've kept.

[@MrSkinnyn71]

I think they only made a few thousands of those. Really cool gun. Think they made it in 32 magnum as well

[@Lordoftheswollen]

Can you find 38-40 ammo. I inherited a 38-40 lever gun.

[@williammatthews2948]

@@Lordoftheswollen I haven't seen it since I owned that revolver.

[@lcaroj]

Nothing like the feel of steel and wood!!! Made me go out and shoot some of my wheel guns. Great episode gentlemen.

[@agskytter8977]

I think both of them have overlooked the S&W mod 57 in 41mag. A 57 no dash in 41mag is the ultimate N-frame. In the 70'ies, before the SAAMI spec for pressure in the mag rounds were lowered, the 57 had just the mechanical margins the 29 lacked in 44mag. Shooting IHMSA silhouette around 1980 the 57 would last much longer than a 29 with "silhouette" loads. In the silhouette era S&W should have made a 27-2 with a long cylinder and 8 3/8" barrel with a heavy 44 barrel profile.

[@freelancePM]

While enjoying the show not able to stop thinking the sacrifices made by so many in the military throw-out the history of the USA in order for us to enjoy shows like this one. So many countries can only dream of having access to shows like this one.

[@ONEevilBEAST]

Sir this is Target.

[@forgerat]

Ok……..

[@slash19961]

Chill b

[@carminemurray6624]

They have access to shows, it is the guns that are lacking in Countries like England 🇬🇧 😳 Lots O'Viewers of these programs in Countries where the guns are banned.

[@RiverRat1953]

Notice the way Ken checks every revolver to make sure it is safe before he handles it to Bill. Many gun owners don’t practice this safety measure.

[@DennyBurkhart-zv3we]

Ken mentions ol' Charlie Gillis when commenting on the 1956 Colt Single Action Army. "Everybody needs to shoot this...I call it the "Charlie Gun". Those of us who were very fortunate and blessed to acquire a "Charlie Gun" after Charlie passed, know and understand Ken's comment well. When I take my Browning SA22 "Charlie Gun" to the range..."everybody needs to shoot it". Thanks Ken...and Charlie!

[@6582rg]

That 629 is my new favorite. Beautiful Ken.

[@classicroger]

My favorites are revolvers! Thank you for this! I'll definitely watch it more than once!

[@ontheside5942]

I ended up with my Grandfather's Model 10 4 inch. He was a treasury agent in the Michigan (I think) area during the prohibition years. It has two notches on the stock. My father and I took it to the range, and then I did years later with my sons. It started to misfire, probably due to a weak mainspring, so I retired it.

[@donniepurcell9887]

Just put in a new mainspring.

[@bhartley868]

It was probably the ammunition !

[@MacGWA]

I would definitely have a qualified S&W gunsmith rework that gun. I have one dated to around 1910 in 32-20 that was my great, great-grandfathers that my daughters have just started shooting. Had some timing issues when I received it, but after a little tweaking from a qualified professional, that old hand ejector is ready for my daughters’ grandkids!

[@terryschiller2625]

Like you Sir I have a fondness for SAA . Grew up in the cowboy era of John Wayne Jimmy Stewart and Roy Rogers. You have some beautiful guns! Thank you Sir for sharing! 🤠

[@adviceman5211]

BEAUTIFUL !! I THINK YOU & BILL HAVE SOME OF THE MOST IMPRESSIVE COLLECTIONS I'VE EVER SEEN !!! I SAW A 5" M-29 NICKEL FROM THE FIRST BATCH OF 50'S GUNS S&W MADE @ A GUN SHOW ABOUT 20 YEARS AGO !!! I BELIEVE THE COLLECTOR WANTED APX. 15K FOR IT. IT WAS NIB W/ LETTER AND ALL THE GOODIES !!! I HEAR THE NICKEL MODELS OF MOST S&W'S FETCH A MUCH HIGHER PRICE THAN BLUE OR SS !!!! GORGEOUS GUNS, SIR !!!

[@JaredAF]

S&W K22! Anyone that knows anything about pistol marksmanship will swear by it! It wasn't my first handgun but it was the one that really taught me how to shoot

[@gregentwistle5105]

Outstanding episode guys, the only improvement I would ask to please include, would be to have a close-up of the guns while you’re talking about them. Some really cool stuff from back in my day, thanks!

[@grapenut9]

I'm with you, Greg. A five or ten second still of all those beautiful revolvers would make it much more enjoyable.

[@tonybennett638]

Uncle Bill and Ken most welcome at my home anytime 👍

[@thomasweisbeck4830]

I must wholeheartedly agree with a 6" M-17 and a 5" M-27! Mine are go-to wheelguns in their respective category. I spent last hunting season with both and not ever felt poorly equipped for a second. Another fave S&W is a 4" M-34. Another fine wheelgun is my 6" Colt 1st model King Cobra.

[@davidmartin2164]

Love these episodes of the older guns. Iam 51 years old so these were still prevalent guns when I started shooting. Now everything is striker fired. Including the ones I carry. I wish I had the revolvers I traded to get the new Glocks and gen 3 smiths.

[@GlenMones-le6yf]

I just inherited a Beretta 418 .25 ACP in fantastic condition.. this was James Bond's actually first gun used in the book in the movie. his superiors told him to turn it in and replaced it with the PPK in 32.. they stated the .32 was like throwing a brick through a plate glass window.. 😂

[@robertreed7915]

I LOVE watching Bill tune out the world as he closely examines a gun. All that knowledge focused on checking it out is just cool to see. Wish I could read every thought. Lol. Keep the episodes coming guys!

[@maxdriffill1423]

I'm happy I'm not the only one who thinks that N-Frame .357 are awesome. Those were some fascinating Model 27s! Thanks for showing off your collection.

[@stephencolley334]

ONLY "PART" of his collection!😃😃 SOME of his "favorites".🤪🤪

[@paleoph6168]

Lovely handgun. Of course, such is expected from the gun that first gave the .357 Magnum to the world.

[@neubert500]

That Model 10 was the STANDARD at my agency when I started my career. I had experience cleaning Dad's nickle plated model 10 for years prior! One rebel even had the heavy barrel model 10! Me being young and hardheaded just couldn't fit in so I bought my Dan Wesson model 15-4HB which did not have the vent rib. Still have it!

[@coreybenson3122]

I know that feeling at 2:20 😂 “I wonder how much he’d have to have to let this one go!”

[@philp411]

Classic revolvers are so great. Frankly, revolvers are under appreciated. You shared some excellent examples.

[@bullseyedixon5660]

THANKS KEN

[@thomassmith537]

Love seeing the one hand shooting of the colt.

[@1982rrose]

Awesome collection Sir. Thank you.

[@gowilsoncombat]

Most welcome!

[@jimmyfrazier3761]

Very impressive collection!! You have some very fine pieces sir!!

[@dbran711]

As a very young boy I cut my teeth on revolvers. They're still a very good platform to this day and I love them. Thanks Ken for the trip down memory lane.

[@N98858]

GREAT Watching AGAIN... I love S&W Revolvers too and have an affinity for Dave Finks Creations and Bobby Taylor's work ';-) thanks (got me a M27 3.5 inch too)

[@glocksrock1]

Nothing more fun than getting together with a good friend and showing off guns. These guys are great!!

[@NorthwoodsShooter]

One of my favorite episodes. I’m a sucker for a good S&W revolver. Thank you for sharing!

[@markcmann]

Awesome collection Ken, thanks for the history lesson. 🇺🇸👍🏻

[@loub8294]

Thanks guys

[@bigsword1957]

Loved the show thank you

[@leeglidewell1473]

Ken, y'all are 'spot on the money' about revolvers. Got a Super Blackhawk myself. No, don't shoot it much myself, but, good Lord, is it a double handful! Whatta y'all know? I was born in '55 too, and I gotta say... Ursula Andress in a white bikini?.. giddy up! Y'all stay safe over yonder in Idaho. Beautiful state. Love Wilson Combat channel. Ken & Bill ROCK!!

[@larryminton2670]

That plus the skin diving knife high up on her thigh!

[@jlj8718]

Men what a beautiful revolvers mister Ken has!!

[@ipomoeaalba936]

Informative as always. Thank you gentlemen.

[@davebeatty7348]

Thank you both. As I watched I looked at my S&W 4 inch 66 on my desk. The memories of friends and firearms brought a smile to my face.

[@BearPapa49]

Ken bill always love seeing your material. Thanks for sharing

[@davidabney7700]

Out of all those magnificent handguns Mr. Ken displayed, his Smith & Wesson Model 10, was my favorite of the lot. As a rookie cop in 1971, my Department-issued service revolver was the S&W Model 10-5. I carried that arm off and on for some 40+years as a cop. The 4-inch "standard" barrel and deep rich blue finish, with aftermarket Herett "Shooting Star" Target Grips made this a very handsome, and very efficient duty revolver. When I retired, I retained my duty Model 10, and like myself, it bore the end results of hard cop wear & tear. For all my likes for this particular S&W, my very favorite duty carry was the old Colt Official Police .38, blue steel, and a 4-inch stovepipe barrel. The trigger-action was the same as the "legendary" Colt Shooting Master. A hand-honed and hand-fitted trigger-action built and fitted by a Colt Master Craftsman. A tiny "stack" at the end of the trigger-pull was no bother whatsoever. Some gun owners have bellyached about the stack of the trigger. The "out-of-time" issue about Colt Revolvers is not a real problem if the Colt owner is knowledgeable about his revolver. A simple "trigger stop" will make the OP, or any I-Frame Colt, as strong and durable as the Ruger Security-Six. This will eliminate the timing problem that can develop after a thousand hot .38's have been shot through the Colt OP. I know from years of cop work that most cops are not firearm proficient. I would see it on display at the Firing Range when we qualified yearly. Qualification shooting with no practice at all, from year to year. In the 70's and 80's of my career the revolver was the sidearm of law enforcement in most PD's. Going into the 90's, when the semi-auto pistol became the duty carry, same oh, same oh! PS I kept my Model 10 and Colt OP on duty for the duration of my cop life.

[@kylewood8327]

My first S&W was bought in 1982, M19-4 6 inch. Still have it, and to this day the K frames have always been my favorite! Great video, you’ve got some real nice revolvers for sure.

[@LoneStarLawman]

My first LEO issued handgun, was a parkerized Smith and Wesson m28 highway patrolman. 357 magnum in 1977. S&W m15 combat masterpiece .38 special in 1979. S&W m10, 38 special 1987. S&W 3RD GEN m5943 DAO 9mm, 1993. Glock GEN 3 m 23 .40 S&W 1999, used until retirement in 2010. Really did not like any of them much. Carried a parkerized Springfield Armory GI 1911A1 spec government model .45acp, off duty for many years. Currently, I carry a Springfield Armory SA-35 Hi-Power 9mm, with Winchester Ranger T 9mm 127gr +P+ hollowpoints. 😊

[@LoneStarLawman]

P.S. in the USAFR, I carried a Beretta M9, from 1989-'2001, Including during Desert Storm. (1991)

[@majorpayne5289]

There’s something great about handling a nice revolver. As soon as it rest in your hand you feel that special something. The heft, the metal, the styling of perfection. When you know, ya know. Thx guys. 👍🇺🇸

[@kellywalker8407]

I never had a K-22. Wished I did. Went with a Ruger single six when I was twelve. Back in the day some of those H&R revolvers were also pretty good. An outfitter I guided for used an H&R .22 mag for mountain lions. He sure had a good pack of dogs but that's another story.

[@robertmccann5838]

Really nice collection. I'm from the polymer generation, but wheel guns and flintlocks are my favorite guns.

[@TONY19021965]

Nothing beats a good 'ol wheel gun! I'll never forget my much younger days at the old NYPD 1 Police Plazza Police Academy basement training range, being introduced to our sidearms, the S&W Model 10 .38 caliber. We had Super Vel soft tip lead rounds. No +P's allowed. They always fired and were tough little work horses. Even though many of us used to call them "pea shooters," LOL. Great video, guys. Thanks, and God speed.

[@boostimalaka1]

One of my hunting buddies would always bring his NYPD service revolver a S&W Model 10. He would have these yellow 18 round boxes, which was issued to him at the range. It was a 158 grain Semi Wadcutter lead. The NYPD went to the Gold Dot 135 grain +P for all personnel using revolvers. A big improvement!

[@TONY19021965]

@boostimalaka1 That sounds like just after my time and just prior to the Glock Era. We were constantly told how unreliable semiautomatics were, while drilled to *NO END* in reloading with our HKS Speedloaders. It became Department policy that we carry at least 1 reload while on patrol, whether we were on foot or in our RMP. Most guys I knew carried 2, some carried even 3. Which is funny considering that now the average compliment is 3 mags of 17-18 rounds each, with another 18-19 rounds locked & loaded in the sidearm already. *MORE POWER TO THE BOYS ON THE THIN BLUE LINE!* *FIDELIS AD MORTEM*

[@bevofan123]

I hope a video of these gents going over GP100s is in the works. I’d also be curious to see Ken and Bill discuss their favorite unique long guns. Which vintage rifles and shotguns do they prefer? Winchester, Marlin, Remington, Ruger? And, did they ever get into the old Sears, Penney’s, Montgomery Ward, JC Higgins/Ted Williams, Glenfield and Westernfield stuff. I think we’d all be very interested.

[@Mrgunsngear]

Great info

[@ironmikehallowween]

The first pistol I ever purchased for myself was a Ruger RedHawk. The second was a Glock 27. These pistols are just on another level of beautiful. Thanks for the video.

[@bking12762]

I've never heard a Glock called beautiful...

[@imandwihartanto]

Some treasure you have there, Sir. Sweet and admirable indeed. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@jimmcfaul699]

Thank you gentlemen for the insight into your respective past histories with firearms. As always you are very informative.

[@ericscott6427]

I could listen to these two for days

[@raymondpinsky1103]

Bill like.... Damn. Ken has a museum with these handguns.

[@MartyAbbott]

Thank you guys, I enjoyed this episode on revolvers. I still have my first duty weapon when I started law enforcement back in the early 90s. It is a Smith & Wesson 357 model 686 L-frame 4" stainless with Hogue grips. Love the gun and it was hard for me to transition to the semi-auto but have retired the revolver many years ago. I really enjoyed it guys, you just reinforced my decision to hang on to it and pass it down to my grandsons.

[@capt.mike73ahoy14]

Excellent. Thanks!

[@LordFred69]

some beautiful firearms

[@TheLeanBerets]

Fun and interesting history lesson. Thanks for posting!

[@mrfarts5176]

We need the old timer gay men like these guys to keep the history alive.

[@roykiefer7713]

I really enjoyed and appreciated this video. I won’t compare my skills, knowledge or marksmanship with Ken’s or Bill’s, but it’s interesting that I own quite a few Smith N and K Frames that are identical, or very similar, to several Ken showed us tonight. Thanks once ahain, gentlemen.

[@Jrsydevil7]

I love watching these videos with these two guys. It's cool to see them talk about their guns and the history of them. My favorite video is still the 1911 video where Ken talks about buying a Remington Rand 1911 for $24.00, where the store owner said that he'll allow him to make payments on it but one of his parents had to show up with him when he came to pick up the gun. Also that his dad had to chip in for the tax and told him that you can't hit anything with a GI .45. Then when him and his buddy couldn't hit anything with it he then turned around and sold it to some other kid for $25.00 or whatever. I also remember him talking about Charlie Gillis in that one too.

[@jcsguitar2506]

Really enjoyed this! Wish, I could've seen more footage at the range. Thank y'all for the content.

[@Bill-jv5eg]

What a great looking collection,,,,very impressive , Thanks for sharing !

[@markknister6272]

Great showy! Thanks

[@lordaleksandre]

Thanks to Ken and W.C. for passing on some knowledge.

[@JesseGacria357]

Got to love the history, and collection of these firearms. Thank you Mr. Hackathon and Mr. Wilson. Can’t wait to see more. 👍🏻

[@ccooper8040]

Love revolver talk by two Legends.

[@Durfield]

“I couldn’t have Ursula Andress so I had to get a PPK”. I remember seeing that movie back then and I felt the same.

[@roadking99jokerst60]

Loved the video, I quick wrote down Skeeters pet load for the .44 spl. Though I figure I've got it in print in my library somewhere. I build custom stocks for all my revolvers to keep busy and its a fine way to keep them in my hands and not just kept out of sight.

[@PontifexByzantinus]

Some really special, beautiful revolvers there. Thanks for sharing!

[@luloadventure]

Thanks Ken for share with us your revolvers collection.

[@patrickcooper8923]

Great pile of wheel guns, Ken. I had one of those 5" skinny barreled Model 10s. It shot better than any other revolver I ever owned. Loaned it to my Father-in-law with the understanding that it'd come back to me...but alas, someone claimed it before I could get home when he passed away. ONE DAY, I'll find another.

[@stephencolley334]

Bummet@ I have never understood people who do that. They know it is wrong, but see a chance where they are sure someone (like you) won't make an issue, take advantage, and flat STEAL something!

[@glennrishton5679]

Blued steel and wooden grips, that is such a wonderful sight. In 50 years will polymer bring on such feelings of nostalgia? Funny Ken mentioning buying a guy pre GCA 1968, I bought my first handgun pre 1968, a Ruger Blackhawk 357, still have it.

[@mikehagan4320]

Bill. At about 4:05 in the video you said Something about the type of cut on the cylinder that tells you that you can shoot heavier loads. On the 629. Could you expand on that in future videos? I don't understand what you might be referring to. Thanks and Best Wishes from Montana M.H.

[@danielwatters9330]

In the late 1980s, S&W introduced their "endurance package" of modifications for the N-frame revolvers. It was in response to hunters and metallic silhouette shooters about the revolvers long-term durability with full-power Magnum loads. One visual cue of the endurance package modifications was the lengthening of the cylinder stop notches.

[@mikehagan4320]

Thank you for that information Daniel. I'll have to look for that. Its seems there is no end to what a person can learn. And it's fun. Best Wishes! M.H.

[@CapnMic]

Wow that was excellent ... some classic firearms paired nicely with beautiful holsters and grips .. I notice Bill doesn't talk too much .. but I love his epression as he tests the triggers and grip designs ... I just know he's thinking "hmmm I can fix that" ... the thing about old guns is that there is always a story and a history to each one .. I kinda like the story a lot. Ken you absolutely have some beautiful revolvers there .. thanks for sharing.

[@johnmunder7107]

We all love our modern semi-auto's but these old wheel spinners are real beauties and are so fun to shoot. One of my fav guns in my collection is my Uberti single action Cattleman in .357. Colt SAA is an iconic handgun and a work of art. Mine goes into carry rotation when I'm out working on our farm. Ken...you have some nice ones.

[@colt45irish]

This is my favorite episode so far

[@viewthis4309]

Always a joy to watch. My thanks.

[@raylaux8295]

Excellent wheel gun episode guys.

[@gregggibson3109]

Thanks Ken (& Bill) for bringing us along on this trip down revolver memory lane. Enjoyed it as though I was there! What an awesome cadre of Smiths and Colts! My Dad was not a gun guy either Ken, and sometimes he thought I was a bit nuts because I was consumed with them, handguns specifically. Over time (now 73) I have accumulated an eclectic stable revolvers, autos and single shots. Few of them rival what you’ve shown us here in class though…unfortunately. My mouth waters…

[@rodeleon2875]

my first revolver was a 6" 586 no dash and it is still one of my favorites. it got me into appreciating smiths. but i agree with ken on the 3.5" 27. it was my 2nd smith and is still in pristine condition. about once a year i take it, the 586, my mountain gun, my 2.5" mod 19, my mod 18 and my 4" mod 34 out back and just plink all afternoon and enjoy some of the best revolvers ever made. other times i just lay them out on the table and handle them. they are truly great guns.

[@dougr5379]

Great video. Love listening to you guys reminisce.

[@mrfarts5176]

Yup, two gay men just chumming it up.

[@davidbegor8709]

Like Ken, the revolver I learned on and still shoot was my dad's K22target that , according to my mom, was purchased before WW2. My 1st purchase was a model 29 with 6" barrel in '72 .😁👍

[@lawrencehudson9939]

Lanyard loops are cool, I have recently acquired 2 old war horses with lanyard loops the first is a Canadian issued second model S&W 455 that is unaltered for which I have 455 Colt brass and the other is a Colt New Service in 45 Colt and a 7.5-inch barrel. Heavy hammer springs on both.

[@kevinwilson9589]

There's something about an older N frame S&W with a 5" barrel. My favorite range revolver is my 5" model 27-2 that I installed old "Coke bottle" stocks a friend gave me. I also have a 5" N frame .44 mag made in 1958. I bought it with the "Coke bottle" stocks equiped, I don't know if they were original. These stocks fit my hand like a glove. I wish they were still made. The honest finish wear makes both revolvers shooters, and not "safe queens", which is the way I like it.

[@johngonzalez1804]

Beautiful guns

[@charlessantorelli851]

Great presentation , and I agree with ken on his choices of firearms, I have a few of the guns that you cherish, firstly the 7.65 PPK. , an Dr No, also the mod 27- w/3.5” is on of my favorite. And the p-38 and p-08, are all special to me. I have been in the market for a model 27-5” for many years, however they have become very expensive. Keep up the good work. I always enjoy watching you and your families and Bill on the gun guys you tube podcast… Be well and Merry Christmas to you and your families . Best Regards, Charlie S. NYC USA

[@LadyPictureShow72]

Two of our Nation's legendary gun guys.

[@prebaned]

Nice show. Not to take away from Ken, but I want to be a fly that gets in Bill's safe...