Massad Ayoob: Are Revolvers still relevant? The positives of modern wheel guns. Critical Mas 60

[@l.peytonadams8570]

If there is anyone I sit down and really listen to it is Massad Ayoob on anything in this field. He is far more than a good speaker and knows how to dress like a gentleman, but what he has in his brain saves people's lives.

[@biggussquiggus825]

From the first time I read Ayoob in gun rags as a kid I just knew he was the real deal

[@j-dub8399]

I was thinking the same thing! Not much of a wheel gun guy myself. But boy do I enjoy a Massad Ayoob presentation!

[@terenceherming1838]

Massad knows his stuff, what do you do if hiding outside from a mob with heat detection camera, answer a special foil insulation blanket, but do not touch any part of the blanket with your body. If they have dogs you will need to deflect the scent.

[@Diaszurana]

He's pretty damn on point. Also, I really like Paul Harrell

[@DinoNucci]

Propose to him

[@flamingsteve5883]

its actually a very simple answer, you ask 3 simple questions. 1) does it shoot reliably? 2) can it stop a threat? 3) is the ammo still produced? if the answers were all yes then its still relevant.

[@valentin2869]

So 43c is relevant right ?

[@flamingsteve5883]

@@valentin2869 its only 22 so id say no, but i guess if you fire all your ammo into an attacker then they should still die so kinda

[@deadshot4245]

​@@flamingsteve588322 magnum is a riot always good to keep a lr and magnum in the arensal for small game at the minimum. I wanna get a hold of some more 44 magnums and a 357

[@sstritmatter2158]

@@flamingsteve5883 he should reference #2 "can it stop a threat"

[@sstritmatter2158]

@@valentin2869 reference #2 can it stop a threat?

[@mikekomalley]

Massad Ayoob wrote the best book on concealed carry that I ever read. It was the foundation for me 30 years ago when I was new. “In the Gravest Extreme” helped me get a serious mindset about the responsibility of being legally armed. Much respect to this man.

[@huberthumphry280]

Certainly one of the best authors, his The Truth About Self-Protection is also a great resource. Only other author on his level was Jeff Cooper

[@alvaroquiroz3313]

​@@huberthumphry280 Amen

[@BigDaddySwingingMeat]

@@huberthumphry280 Cooper inventing the 10mm alone made him a demi-god. He was an absolute unit and legend of men.

[@huberthumphry280]

@@BigDaddySwingingMeat even though I like the 10mm, I feel there is no shortage of designers/wildcat developers. What makes him a true legend in my book is that he developed shooting and safety principles that have now become the gold standard in military, police and civilian training the world over. So thoroughly that Hollywood itself shows those principles in their movies and tv shows. (Of course that last sentence is probably due to Cooper's friend and fellow USPSA master shooter Thell Reed, who went on to advise Hollywood studios)

[@MaxWray111]

I remember back in the late 1980's, I used to read his column first in Guns and Ammo every issue.

[@briannicholas2757]

I was a firearms instructor for 19 of my 22 year federal law enforcement career. I retired early because of a tumor in my head and neck that has left me with a left side deficit. In firearms terms that meant I had incredible difficulty in racking the slide of my Sig P220. It was by far one of my favorite firearms, and I had carried it for years and kept even after I had to switch to a service issued firearm. But, simply put, I couldn't reliably use it anymore. So I went back to my roots and returned to the double action revolver. Plus I really enjoy single action revolvers as well. I can keep shooting, and do it reliably and safely. In addition to the dry fire practice, I highly reccomend an old technique we called ball and dummy. Put three live rounds into your cylinder, staggering them a bit, and fill the empty chambers with spent casings. Look away, spin the cylinder, close and begin shooting. Double action! It's a great technique to get rid if any flinching, or recoil anticipation, and we were always taught that letting each shot be a surprise was best. Plus you really can make a 50 round box of ammo last a long time. It's a great basic marksmanship training exercise.

[@attorneyreel1181]

Totally agree about staggering live rounds/spent rounds as a way to become aware of flinching or anticipating the shot.

[@dominusbalial835]

You know if you lost functionality with one limb, even if it was your dominant one, with a certain level of dedication you could probably retrain yourself to shoot effectively with your non-dominant hand. There was a olypmic target shooter, I forget the name of the sport, but it's the one where you ski, and then target shoot at the same time. But he broke one of his arms before the competition and then retrained himself in a surprisingly short amount of time, I think a few weeks or months to shoot with his non-dominant hand, I think he brought home a sliver or gold metal still, with one of his arms crippled. Good that you're still kicking around though.

[@MikeHammer1]

​@@dominusbalial835Biathlon

[@Aurongel]

I'm sorry you had to go through something that traumatic but I'm also glad that you're still with us.

[@pizzahut6537]

@@dominusbalial835you're comparing a broken arm to a guy who was permanently and severely neurologically damaged lol. it is not the same bro

[@terryschiller2625]

At 68 I still learn many things from this gentleman. That you Sir for all your hard work and time you are appreciated very much.

[@KathrynLiz1]

Hey,,, I'm 80 now and still learning... 😀

[@olrubberface]

I'm 69, and I agree completely with you both!

[@kevini4295]

Have a friend that works as a security guard. He carries a Colt Python 6 inch chambered in .357. It is very noticable in his holster. According to him, it is much more intimidating than a black Glock in a black holster.

[@Bondmanproductions]

Any 6 inch magnum is more intimidating than a BS Glock….Glocks are like toys compared to a .357 revolver. Only 6 rounds sure but I’ll take 6 powerful rounds over 15 adequate rounds

[@sm9798]

My father spoke so highly of this gent. And he was a range instructor for a very long time.

[@alexrawls7407]

If you really want to learn from this guy, buy his book “in the gravest extreme”

[@Magik1369]

This guy is great and knows his stuff. Lots of respect.

[@ddegn]

I've never heard Massad Ayoob mentioned with anything but respect.

[@samuraidoggy]

His eyes are like 2 feet apart, though

[@taofledermaus]

People constantly ask me to do "drywall tests" on various types of ammo. I have to explain to them that anything that will stop a human threat will not be stopped by many many layers of drywall. Can you possibly address this?

[@widgren87]

Garand Thumb has done a video on that and it is the only one I can think off off the top off my head.

[@Knivess0]

Yeah, Garand just did a great video on this very topic, I'd give it a watch.

[@deathlis]

You'd be surprised. I have some first hand experience on overpenetration as I've done a number of insurance claims involving them over the years. Had one 2 weeks ago that was police attempting to apprehend a suspect, where they shot 27 times through the side of a commercial building with 26 gauge ribbed metal siding. Majority went through the siding, then 1/2" wall drywall and stopped when they hit a row of 1/8" laminate wood shelving partitions. Others hit the sales desk and stopped. Police were using both .223 and 9mm - the 9 penetrated furthest. Had a few rounds that ended up going further, but the majority didn't. Had similar outcome on a manufactured home claim I did a few years ago - 9mm 17-ish shots, one stopped in a chest of drawers after penetrating 2 walls (didn't hit the studs), had another go through one wall and stop in the water heater. I've certainly had some that went through 3+ walls including the aluminum siding if they missed the studs, but I've seen them stop after only a couple quite often.

[@speakfreely.1776]

​@@deathlis9mm penetrated further than .223? In what world? How?

[@exquisitearangement]

​@@speakfreely.1776 5.56 is moving so fast that it brakes up when it interacts with solid objects while dumping it's kinetic energy. 9mm projectiles maintain their mass, thus maintaining their energy through more obstacles.

[@shredders3881]

Massad is such a blessing to all of us.

[@mychaelpierce8049]

I spent 30 years in LE full time and have been a avid gun owner conceal carry citizen for nearly 40 years .Every time I listen to Mr. Ayoob I learn something new and practical, etc. His contribution to all of us conceal carry citizens for nearly 50 years has been invaluable. Thanks for the great videos and your immeasurable contribution!

[@mrsig7381]

Thank you for your service!

[@mattbrown5511]

Another tyrant (bully if you prefer) with a badge and a license to kill from the state. Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

[@swiftusmaximus5651]

I dont want to get whack'd by a pistol or a revolver

[@shortconcert]

Just don't listen to his advise on clothing!!

[@recoswell]

get a fucking life loser

[@RickyJr46]

A time-tested tool, and its beauty never fades.

[@metalmamasue3680]

Absolutely, it's the first gun I found myself admiring and I still love the classic look and feel of a revolver. I never leave home without my trusty .38 I had to laugh, I was practicing with one of my son's friends on a very isolated property and he has a .22. As soon as we got there and I fired my .38 and it went BOOM, he said WOW that's loud. 😂😂 I don't even look at pistols, because I just end up going back to looking at revolvers.

[@Lonovavir]

You can't go wrong with a time proven tool. A revolver's a backup if nothing else and easier to maintain.

[@robertdore9592]

This is why you can still buy a Cobra 🙂 albeit modified.

[@jllanesphoto]

Mr. Ayoob , I have followed you for most of my entire adult life. I am a retired police officer. Have been a firearms Instructor for 30 years (still teaching firearms). Your videos are a wealth of information, that I often use in my courses. Thank you for your dedication to firearms training and helping us train both police and civilians. Stay Safe.

[@someoneelse1i1i]

My wife and I are a bit older now. She shoots quite well but was beginning to doubt her ability to rack the slide (especially if needing to do a quick “tap, rack, bang drill in case of an issue). So I bought her a hammerless 6 shot 38 revolver. Always a need for a good revolver.

[@jennybkind5054]

I’m having the same problem and told my son and husband I need a revolver not a glock.

[@lynnkramer1211]

Both Massad Ayoob and Bill Wilson are both such peaceful and call individuals that it is impossible for me to think of them in a combat role.

[@mkshffr4936]

The calm ones are the ones you need to be careful of. 😇

[@macabre19]

He'd be a real life John Wick character if needed.

[@1959jimbob]

Mr.A, I began in law enforcement in ‘81-2. Interviewed in 81, got tentatively, at that interview. Early 82 I got the call. After I was sworn in, presented with my dept issue uniforms and weaponry, my Asst. Chief sat down with me, and said, something to the affect, do your best, do your job well and watch, read and learn from this guy named Massad Ayoob. I did, did and triple did. I learned more from you about how to control my weapons, than I ever did in the military. But, where I excelled the most was in evidence collection and courtroom presentation. A Superior Court judge complimented me one day after an exceptionally difficult case in which the bad guys lost. The judge asked where in the world I learned how to present myself AND just the facts except when the jury needed to hear common sense. I replied simply, Mr. Massad Ayoob. The judge smiled and said, ahhh but can you shoot as good as you work the jury. An invitation to the firing range was extended and accepted. Afterwards, he patted me on my off hand shoulder and said simply, “damn son, keep up the good works.” Later that year, I had an opportunity to assist the judge’s wife, who I did not know of the connection. Christmas time came and I reported for duty as normal. To my surprise, there was a nicely wrapped gift waiting for me in dispatch. When I went to dispatch to pick it up, the dispatcher told me my Ass. Chief had it and I was to report to him to get it. To my surprise, inside the package , was a S&W mdl 19. Puzzled because it had no name on it, I looked up at the Ass. Chief. He just grinned and said, “Corporal, a gift from the Judge.” All this because, I learned from you how to be a Cop. A Policeman and a servant to my community. THANK YOU!

[@Borgen1988]

Hello from Sweden. I have a revolver made in the USA, a Smith & Wesson 686-6 inch barrel. An incredibly good revolver for sport shooting! i shoot all the shots collected at a distance of 25 meters (27 yards) with one hand. The important thing is that you shoot well with the weapon you own.

[@cedricbillingsley3960]

Familiarity and practice with your firearm perfects your skill.

[@PHIllip324]

The point about revolvers teaching you how to shoot a semi-auto is something I've personally experienced myself. My dad taught me how to shoot his Smith & Wesson Model 29 when I was younger, and now I do pretty good with my Berettas.

[@davidkermes376]

never liked the berettas. always felt like an earthquake in the junk drawer after every shot. prob'ly just me, but that's important.

[@johnmood5653]

​@@davidkermes376 I got tennis elbow from using the HEAVY S&W MODEL 29, KICKED MY BUTT, with age I've gone to a Springfield XD 9MM WITH PLUS P, SWEET Combination, I CAN Tolerate IT WITH MY ARTHRITIS....

[@onseki1774]

I never shot a handgun before I bought a Glock 19 when I turned 21. I'm now 29 and I still don't feel confident at all defending myself beyond 7 yards with that pistol. I got a 4.25" Python and a 2" J Frame in the last two months and I've only put 3 boxes of ammo through both of them and already I feel much more confident in my pistol shooting. I really have no desire to take the glock back to the range and load magazines ever again.

[@edstringer1138]

@@onseki1774 You can do alot better than any Glock , Seriously sub par guns

[@nathanielerskine1875]

@@onseki1774 Hell yeah. I got a Glock, with a pile of mags and 9mm ammo, just collecting dust.

[@gud2go50]

I have always loved and carried my revolvers even when others look at me like a Fudd! I practice with them every chance I get and I know they will go boom when I need them to. Thanks for standing up for them.

[@joyroc885]

I asked this question over 5 years ago on a forum cause I was seeing less and less revolvers in gun stores. I grew up learning to shoot a s&w model 19-4 357mag. Might be why I shoot hammer fired guns better than striker fire. I haven't owned a revolver in a long time but I'm returning to my roots and buying more revolvers. Don't think you covered in your video but one thing I do like about revolvers is you can store them loaded forever and not worry about a spring going bad.

[@AshGreen359]

Before even watching the video, I'm going to say that revolvers are relevant for revolver calibers. The .357 Magnum is still the king manstopper. Also, they can sit and gather dust for years and still work. Which is good for those people who don't shoot often but want something for home defense

[@chuckd553]

For people that want a handgun for home protection, but are not genuine gun people, and never practice, I agree, the revolver is probably better than a semi auto. That said, in my experience pistols, generally require more work, practice, and finesse to use effectively. My personal opinion is if someone is going to have a gun that they put in their bedroom and forget about after purchasing, the 20 gauge shotgun is probably the way to go. I agree that revolvers have the capacity to be more accurate than a semi auto, but I think from most people, they really are now relegated to the realm of hunting and back country carry guns.

[@michaeljennings5860]

I like both revolvers and semi autos,carried them both in the 70s and 80s military and in law enforcement and they are still relevant especially 357 magnum/ 38 special and a 327 magnum with the ability to use 32 magnum,32long,32 short, and ability to use 32 acp if necessary,but the last two are expensive and not really a priority but I could use them in a pinch. And the 32 caliber are very accurate and low recoil and fast follow up shots on target, and 45acp is a favorite for home,have 380s and 9MMs for back up pistols, The most relevant handgun is the one that you can use with confidence . And becomes 2nd nature 🤔my 357sig and 327 magnum are my EDC most of the time 👍

[@weseehowcommiegoogleis3770]

@@chuckd553 Depends on what works for YOU. I carry semi auto the most but can run the piss out of a GP100

[@TheLionAndTheLamb777]

My mother only likes revolvers because of her arthritis in her hands. She has a .357 Magnum, and also a .38 Special. She does own a 9mm pistol but she can't rack it or load the magazine herself so she keeps it at home. In her purse she keeps the .38 and in the center console of her car she keeps the .357 Mag.

[@Schlabbeflicker]

Springs wear from repeated cycling, not from sitting under tension or compression. Sitting loaded for years is not going to affect the function of either pistols or revolvers if both are stored in a dry place. Any other suggestion is apocryphal.

[@jamesjgill]

I read his articles growing up. This guy is a genius. Relevant today. Will probably be relevant tomorrow.

[@AdrianPardini]

Massad, you are a teaching hero. I wish more people in my country listened to lessons like this one.

[@mikekuczynski1552]

They should make it mandatory for every gun owner to be educated and trained.

[@oldcop18]

We were issued 4” Model 15 revolvers and had to qualify out to 50 yards. I carried a revolver for the first 20 years of my career & it saved me more than once. In fact you detailed my experiences in a 2016 edition of American Handgunner entitled “Out of Ammo”, when I ran dry in a ‘74 gunfight w/armed robbery suspects. Good to see you again Mass.

[@kirbyculp3449]

Good to see you, sir.

[@jamesmaysflyingwashingmach7459]

I'll try and get a copy of that issue. As a new shooter I like reading lots of perspectives on the topic of self-defense shooting, and I consider anything from any period to be relevant.

[@adrianmizen5070]

And i bet your former employer has long since switched to semiautos. Maybe they know something Mas doesn't.

[@josephphillips7949]

@@adrianmizen5070 How about you explain to us what you have learned in your long and storied carrier, that Mas hasn't.

[@adrianmizen5070]

@@josephphillips7949 Plenty of experienced people would vehemently disagree with Mas on this, so they can't both be right. How about you explain which of my points is incorrect rather than citing authority.

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

I am educated every time I watch one of Mr. Ayoob's videos. There is wisdom as well as knowledge.

[@MrWescal]

I carried a 6" Python on duty for several years until our department mandated semi autos. (Sig to the rescue) Still have my Python and will never sell nor trade it. It'll get passed down to my kids. Good presentation Mas!

[@MrSmith-zy2bp]

I was wondering if it was possible to carry a 6" Python. I keep debating between the new 4.25" and 6" Python.

[@hardspecialist]

Yours kids have luck. Great gun.

[@sanchezroman8995]

I had a pair of Python revolvers 🔫 before, A 2"+-barreled and a 6"- barreled. .. had to sell😢 the 2"+barreled... Will never sell the 6"..🤞😊 a real tact driver!...it is reserved for My Son-in-law who loves REVOLVERS😊 ..l also love automatic pistols.. especially WWI and WWII vintages 😊

[@NagumaSardonicus-g3r]

Until the Feds Steal it from you.

[@jonclark8155]

I love shooting my revolver (686-6). It has taught me a lot.

[@jesusprieto9203]

I respect all his teachings and opinions. He is the real deal.

[@charlesgillette2925]

I never felt under gunned with a revolver. Training is the key.

[@Mark72672]

especially when you're armed with magnum rds.

[@adrianmizen5070]

Curious, have you been in any actual gunfights with that revolver? A person armed with a bb gun can honestly say they have never felt outgunned if they have never been in a fight with it.

[@KingPhilipsRideshare]

@@adrianmizen5070 they killed my dad

[@josephphillips7949]

@@adrianmizen5070 In the early 2000's I was working at a port in Shreveport LA . One night as I was heading back to my motel I had to stop at a red light. As I was waiting for the light to change a thuggish looking fellow walked up to the drivers side of my truck ( the window was down ) and asked me for a lite. I passed him the Bic that I kept in the arm rest, and after he lit his cigarette he pulled up the front of his tee-shirt to display the butt of a Glock 17 or 22 ( didn't ask the caliber ) . He then demanded that I give my money over to him. So I calmly reached back as if to get my wallet and retrieved the .357 Ruger Speed Six from under my right thigh and as I pointed the Ruger at his chest I told him that "it cost me about 25 cents every time I pull this trigger, now exactly how much of my money do you want me to give you." At which point the fine young man with the Glock politely informed me that he had the wrong vehicle, apologized and backed away, keeping his hands in plain sight. The little bastard did run off with my lighter though. So to answer you question; No I have never felt outgunned carrying a revolver.

[@leebaker2588]

41 Rem Mag

[@imrich884]

Massad Ayoob is a national treasure as a wealth of firearm information and instruction. Thank you for all I’ve learned from you.

[@sw640]

I’m a retired NYPD Lieutenant and I predominantly carried a wheelgun. I never felt undergunned. Hi Mass!!! All the best!!! GH

[@jessicagrecco5813]

The good old 47 Pct

[@sw640]

@@jessicagrecco5813 boogie down

[@JessicaGrecco-ll7gu]

Yes lieutenant indeed the good old days of the 47 precinct

[@insightfulentertainment5734]

My first gun was a 38 special, started open carrying at 18, shot it for years before transitioning to a semi auto. He's right, the first few times you lower the hammer on a live round it feels like you're defusing a miniature bomb.

[@altblechasyl_cs2093]

Not if you know how the hammer drop safety workes. 😉

[@TrollMeister-s6n]

@@altblechasyl_cs2093 Beware the new Colt revolvers, and their light primer strikes in double sction. Totally unpredictable and not worth betting your life on in a defensive situation, this coming from one who really wanted to love the new Colts...

[@roddydykes7053]

What a dangerous way to decock a gun

[@mikecoglione1308]

@@roddydykes7053 There's no other way once you cock it and that's what Mr Ayoub recommends against novices shooting single action and just practicing with the trigger DA instead. Yes you hold the hammer, then pull the trigger and immediately let go. Most modern revolvers have a transfer bar safety that falls in place but all mechcanical devices and safeties cannot be relied upon 100% as they are prone to failure. On that note you may come across a vintage revolver like a Ruger Blackhawk (got a 1960's 1st gen three screw) that does not have a transfer bar safety. It has a nicer trigger as a result, less to snag and going on. Had that gun for years and proper operation is not 2nd nature but you have to be mindful train into, get used to and it's one more thing a novice that lacks this muscle memory can get wrong.

[@uncommonsense360]

It really feels like a bomb to decock a S&W governor with Plates and buckshot in the chamber 😂

[@noahcount7132]

Many thanks, Mas, for eloquently and honestly making the case that the double-action is eminently viable. 👍

[@frankcastle1183]

Used to just carry 1911 edc, now wheel guns is it for me. 44mag, 357 mag. Those won’t fit in a Glock😂

[@Valorius]

@@frankcastle1183 10mm and 357 sig fit in a glock just fine.

[@darienchrysafis3655]

As a beginner, is it best that I pull the hammer back or should I just leave it uncocked? To cock it takes both of my thumbs. And to even pull the trigger takes both my pointer fingers. It’s a .357 Mag.

[@thomasdissell9990]

Massad Ayoob is a national treasure. :)

[@phantomforester9337]

Another advantage of a revolver over a semi-automatic is that it can be left loaded over long periods of time without degrading compressed springs as in an automatic's magazine or cocked striker or hammer. Thanks for an excellent rundown.

[@adammathers4879]

You don't need to worry about Glocks. You can keep their factory mags loaded for a solid year with no issue. Glocks are also more simple to load than a revolver, and have stupid simple controls. Also, Glocks are end-user serviceable.

[@DreadNawght]

there is no problem leaving mags loaded for a long time, it's the loading/unloading that wears out the spring

[@phantomforester9337]

@@DreadNawght Hmm. Thank you. So, you need to use a new magazine to keep loaded indefinitely. One learns new things every day.

[@badfellow8422]

Oh yeah revolvers don't have like springs or anything they never break ever

[@ShowemRight]

@@adammathers4879 I have a 22 LR Taurus magazine loaded for nearly 9 years inside the pistol, and that magazines spring works like day one.

[@KevinoftheCosmos]

Solid. I sent this to my girlfriend, whom I introduced to range shooting, guns, and self-defense recently. What this type of firearm is, how it operates, and why it is important, in a concise and listenable manner. It's helpful to have this sort of info spoken from an authority on the subject instead of subjecting her to more of my rambling.

[@1947ramrod]

Great video! My everyday carry gun is a Ruger LCP .380. It is small, light weight and easily concealed. With that being said, I love revolvers. Many people consider them antiquated relics of the past but simply put, they are simple to operate and maintain - and they work.

[@NagumaSardonicus-g3r]

Great ankle gun.

[@DanielERodriguezMusic]

My first and current gun is the 442 SW Airweight in .38 special +P. It’s a beast and easy to carry. The double action helped me to trust carrying it AIWB.

[@DasGoodSoup]

Is an air light even lighter than a j frame? Ima K frame kinda guy

[@moreme40]

I carry my 442 in a Sticky holster in my front pocket

[@Roscoe_357]

​@@DasGoodSoup If Your A K-Frame Guy, Then You Should Know The Answer To That Q

[@snakeplissken44]

@DasGoodSoup yes it's lighter, and it's also a j frame.

[@nathanielerskine1875]

I have the M642, and I love it. Its a tough gun to shoot, but mine is always on my body.

[@davep4610]

Great video. I'm around 60 and bought my first gun in 2020 during the summer of riots. Now I have several revolvers plus an antique bolt-action rifle I inherited. I love all the advantages you mentioned about revolvers, based around mechanical simplicity, and I really don't feel any need for a semi-auto especially since my state only allows up to 10 round mags. My carry gun is a small S&W 637 38spl which I prefer shooting as single-action, and my "big one" is a Ruger GP100 357 which I prefer shooting double-action.

[@nopegupta8294]

My state only allows 10 round mags you say? If they banned drinking water or eating chicken would you listen to that also?

[@mH8675309]

@@nopegupta8294 Probably not - but they tend to try and make a meal out of gun law violations in those states. If they catch you in violation you might not be able to carry at all. I think its a stupid law too

[@davep4610]

@@nopegupta8294 If retailers cannot sell mags over 10 rounds, then I don't have any place to buy them. It's not a question of whether I want to follow unconstitutional laws -- the state is working hard to put FFL's out of business by pushing these laws. All of this includes online retailers selling to people in my state.

[@stevee8318]

@@nopegupta8294 Are you going to risk a felony charge so you can carry 15 rounds in a mag instead of 10? That's called poor risk-reward analysis my friend

[@stevesherick6846]

I shot competitively for nearly 25 years with a late 70's 6" Colt Python. Still have it and it still shoots great.

[@Meatbalzz]

I bought a revolver for my house for the ease of use. In a stressful situation (for my wife especially) its as EZ as point it, and pull the trigger. Mr Ayoob your video’s are extremely informative.

[@tomcurran8470]

And some people have a problem racking the slide.

[@freezinweasle1]

I grew up as a youth learning on revolvers. Joined the military 45+ years ago and was introduced to the 1911 and then the Baretta. Today I carry a revolver as my edc. Not out to impress anyone with my carry choice, I am happy as a clam carrying my revolvers. Thanks for your video, stay safe and God bless.

[@reganbrandon]

You sir are a treasure! The way you can convey simple and complex instructions to us mortals is a testament to your ability as a combat and self defense instructor. You are a master of your craft and I thank you.

[@dougmulle2627]

I love the line "a double action revolver will teach you to shoot that semi". A good revolver will always be in my inventory

[@terryszczudlik6466]

👍I noticed as you were speaking and demonstrating trigger control that the barrel of the gun didn't move a fraction. That's years of experience. I know it's a short barrel, but the fact that you were distracted by your lecture, that's second nature. Very impressive 👏 👌 👍!

[@jessehayes8052]

Always been a revolver man, and this video explains exactly why. Thank you Massad

[@StephenGangi]

Same here. I've always liked them too, and used them for shooting paper targets at the range. Simple to load, simple to use, easy to clear.

[@deadshot4245]

Plus if you are point blank and need to hit a target well a revolver is gonna hurt way worse then a shitty piece of plastic too additional use

[@dougr5379]

Great discussion Massad and critical revolver advantages well stated! With sooooooo many "gun" commandos putting out videos, I'm glad you, Bill and Ken are there to keep the facts straight.

[@Redhawk_44]

Excellent video! I have been shooting double action revolvers for 40 years and this video only increased my love for the wheelgun!

[@MarvinTurner-oc4ml]

I'm happy to see a video supporting the "old fashioned" revolver. I have owned many handguns over the last 45 years, and am competent with my Browning Highpower and Springfield XD. I have just ordered a new S&W SW1911e since I am currently without a 1911. But the gun I rely on as a house defense gun and the gun I use whenever I feel the need to carry is a good old double action revolver. They don't jam, they don't fail to feed, and most importantly, I have never had a revolver fail to fire.

[@roysimmsjr.6982]

Mr. Ayoob has covered this material before. This is information we all should heed. A few years ago I thought the automatic was the penultimate firearm, then I began to hear experienced shooters regaling the advantages of the modern revolver and had my mind blown. Wilson Combat and Mr. Ayoob manage to add to the lore in the most comprehensive short videos on the web.

[@Jaden48108]

I learned a lot. Just bought my first double action only gun as a backup. I think you covered all the bases.

[@c.d.3485]

Spray n pray. Totally agree. I used to teach the SA80 ( yeah I know, but it's what we were issued) anyway one of the demos we used to do was show recruits and trained ranks that a single well aimed shot would result in a hit with 29 rounds left in your magazine, but spray a magazine probably results in an empty mag, having to reload, and not necessarily a hit. Yes, suppressive fire is a thing, but not every time.

[@drenth27]

I've always enjoyed the mechanics of the revolver, lever action, at bolt action weapons.

[@murrayjimm]

Thank you for the directness and honesty in your presentation. Revolvers always have and always will have a primary place with me.

[@richardzink6026]

I am a novice when it comes to guns. My son in law is a gun enthusiast. We go to the range not as much as I like but between your videos and his teaching I have learned a lot. I have a taurus 856 double action and a walther pdp. I learned that the more practice and knowledge you have makes gun safety better. We enjoy your videos

[@lukarizzieri9912]

I have a RT 856 too. Nice gun, good choice.

[@headsupdisplay2189]

Massad's advice and content is always worth it's weight in platinum...

[@treedoor]

In my mind, a revolver contains multiple benefits. They can be operated entirely with one hand which is fantastic if one arm is occupied or injured, they can be "given" to someone else to use in an emergency situation with little training, and they do not leave casings on the ground. All very good benefits for a home defense item.

[@dandanoid]

I now know what to use the next time i will defend my home (it is a bank)

[@Rubeless]

This comment makes zero sense. Revolvers are for idiots that say things like “it’s all I need”. Try reloading your revolver with one hand. I can shoot and reload all my pistols with one hand.

[@Kataquan]

@treedoo what makes it easier to use a revolver one handed than an automatic?

[@aster4405]

wdym a revolver can be used with one hand but a semi auto can't? You mean the semi auto user doesn't have one in the chamber and needs to rack the slide?

[@soldat2501]

What additional training do you need with a revolver? Revolvers ae considered entry-level guns precisely because they need less training than automatics. I'd think it's be the other way around.

[@nathankleber9150]

This man is a earthly treasure. His voice is like listening to my grandpa. No bullshit, pearls of wisdom from decades of experience, and clearly objective in his analysis.

[@FCV0511]

Glad to see that Mr. Ayoob is still doing videos; his level of knowledge and expertise are simply unparalleled. (Especially when it comes to revolvers - wheelgun skill is a lost art these days.) And he's an excellent presenter and a blast to watch too. :D

[@csjrogerson2377]

But he is not a fan of revolvers. He has made videos before where he proffers the use of semi-autos and 2 or 3 spare mags. That's 45-60 rounds. WTF is he expecting - a regiment of home invaders! Perhaps we should sit on the porch with an M60 and a carrier of belted ball. He may have lots of experience and knowledge but he speaks a lot of crap.

[@chetherron9566]

I learned handgun shooting on a revolver. Still shoot my revolvers regularly. They are fun and help tremendously with trigger control as Mas alluded to. 👍

[@philmann3476]

As a dedicated revolver man who has read you for forty years, I completely agree. But if you carry, don't carry something nice like a Python unless you're prepared never to see it again should you ever need to use it. Cheaper alternatives will work just as well. Mr. Ayoob, you remain one of the best. Many thanks.

[@I_AM_THE_HYPE]

Hey im 20 and im starting to take the necessary steps to make sure i can legally conceal carry in my state once i turn 21 I just wanted to say ive loved these videos and i thank you for giving out information to make me and my family safer I truly appreciate your content👍🏾

[@johnflocco3803]

Beautifully explained sir. Can listen to you all day long, love all your experience and gun knowledge. God bless

[@dougrowley7171]

This is a very wise man . Pay attention and learn.

[@davidscriptwrite1]

Concise, precise and accurate information you can always count on Massad's authoritative voice of experience.

[@mattkennedyuspsa]

Learning and training as a Gen Z shooter, I've only considered revolvers useful for firing larger calibers. This video really made me re-think my stance on revolvers and their usefulness. Excellent points made by Massad.

[@PhilipFear]

Whatever you carry.... TRAINING IS KEY and PRACTICE is the LOCK ‼️👎‼️

[@whelennut]

It would be wise to become proficient with everything. Imo

[@OfficerJakeAwesome]

I'm 21 and revolvers are the only thing I pack

[@Followme556]

It shouldn't. Everyone stopped using them for a reason.

[@nigel900]

The “new generations” are convinced that when the “new thing” comes out, anything before is 💩

[@edm2822]

Mr Ayoob is the King of common sense self defense! Thank you! …and for commenters…he never said don’t carry an automatic. He outlines why a revolver could be better for some people and circumstances.

[@Nedula007]

I've always wanted a revolver, and now i think i might get one after seeing this. The ability to chamber different rounds, and the benefit of being able to press the barrel against a threat seals the deal for me.

[@richardcoiner3888]

Everyone should have a .357 revolver and a 12 gauge shotgun.

[@tomcurran8470]

Check out the Taurus .model 66, a copy of the S&W M66 357 magnum.

[@terrycruise-zd5tw]

but you have to cock the revolver before you shoot it dont you? as opposed to any modern semi auto pistol where you can carry one in the chamber, safety off and pull the trigger as soon as you draw it

[@Suddenly_Quinn]

@@terrycruise-zd5twno, simply pull the trigger and bang. You can shorten the trigger pull by pulling the hammer back, but in a life or death scenario, trigger and bang. That’s why they call them “double action” because pulling the trigger does both the “cocking of the gun” and firing the weapon all in one pull.

[@deadshot4245]

​@@terrycruise-zd5twdouble vs single you can fire a revolver much faster than any semi auto if you are a master with it

[@mikepraed4623]

I have no idea why but people seem to ask me what they should purchase as their 1st handgun. (Lots of people who used to think the police would always protect them.) My advice is usually a revolver in .38 special. I keep one handy always.👍

[@venz8201]

Have to disagree. New midsized .38s are not common to find, and the ammo is far more expensive than 9mm (so less range time). Buying old revolvers is tricky if you don't know what to measure and function test, or if you buy online and can't test it.

[@onseki1774]

Yes, the well sized .38-only revolver is dead, the only one Smith and Wesson sells is the Model 10 classic ($1000). They shoehorn customers into buying a $1000 686/66/etc just to shoot .38 specials now. Also .38 special is twice as expensive as 9mm at the moment.

[@groupergary5536]

The people who normally relied on the police aren't the type who goes to the range often. Therefore a simple 38 snub nose is perfect for them. Not hardly used or cleaned just sitting there but dependable when the time comes without much training .

[@venz8201]

@@groupergary5536 Snub nosed .38s, particularly _lightweight_ .38s are among the most difficult handguns to fire accurately. Couple that with 5 rounds it's an absolutely awful choice for someone who never goes to the range.

[@stevem4783]

@@venz8201 I'd agree with that take for snub .357s, but most 38s are very light on the recoil, I wouldn't place them anywhere near the "most difficult handguns to fire accurately" list, especially if they're DA/SA. In SA with the hammer back I'd argue it's easier to put that first shot dead nuts where you want it with a .38spl compared to nearly anything else.

[@punisherusmc]

I was a rookie copper in 1982, 357 4” Smith and Wessen, best gun. Was fortunate to carry it my entire career. I’m a wheel gun guy, never liked semi auto, never felt comfortable with it and they jam too.

[@ajgunn3277]

It's been a while since I fraternized with the old things, caught between the revolver age and the auto I've always been akin to a 1911. But this guy's brought a lot back to think about. Not just cheap excuses to keep grandad's muzzle, but some really practical stuff. Thanks mate. Keep up the education. It's important.

[@wesleymills6542]

Mas, huge fan. I only carry a revolver (a 4”) with a New York reload in my pocket (a 2”). Both chambered in 357 magnum. I hunt with a Henry Big Boy in 357 magnum. My wife’s hunting backup is a 357 magnum. Our “kitchen gun” is a 357 magnum. My teenager’s hunting backup is a 357 magnum. I have various auto pistols, but the 357s are staged throughout my home and on my person for one particular reason…documented terminal effect. To this very day, the 357 magnum with 125 grain bonded semi-jacketed hollow point has the most one-shot stops on target. Average police shootings have increased from an average of 3 shots per altercation to 7, but the effectiveness has decreased. Shoot more, be less lethal. It seems absurd. The likelihood one a single well-placed 357 with the proper load being all you need is substantially in the revolver’s favor. We have 80 years of service to prove it.

[@hawksboy]

Only time you can publicly discuss your 8 inch python.

[@anthonycanterbury8526]

Lmao

[@sap268]

😂

[@MrHeiss-my3co]

That's what she said ! 😂

[@BrianEthridge-wg6ko]

Now that was funny and I said something similar I said I use my Semi automatic cuz I never shoot light loads! When I actually had to shoot somebody I only hit him four times out of 11 at like 50 ft but it was my first gun battle and I was 19 and I was shaking like a leaf and I already had a bullet in my leg. I prefer overwhelming forces and a revolver just doesn't have that kind of ability. At least not my hands

[@stevenhuang1142]

Or my snub-nose😂😂😂

[@chargersfan246]

God bless Massad Ayoob.

[@j.b.macadam6516]

Thanks for the informative video! I'll always be a wheel-gun Man, .38 Special being my preferred caliber. With modern ammo, and speed loaders, you can still put a lot of lead downrange with good accuracy.

[@normvw4053]

My wife and my daughter both use the Ruger GP-100 revolvers. They are simple, reliable and easy to use. Practice with 38 Special, 357 Magnum for all other defense situations. They won't notice the recoil in a defense shooting situation.

[@warrenbrenner4972]

I'm proud of you and your family!

[@benjamin.j.boatman]

I don't know how you put together such a concise, entertaining and informative video as this, but please keep doing so!

[@rebenton8112]

Still, how can someone dress like that?!

[@googlespyingonme]

God bless this knowledgeable man. My favourite revolver of all time is Nagant M1895.

[@4g1vn]

Listening to Mas, I can’t help but visualize all the amazing articles he authored before the days of the Internet/KZbin and this was one of the best videos to date. 🙏🏼🇺🇸

[@heatonjames2545]

Even if you’ve never heard of this man you would have to recognize he is a writer. “To write well is to think clearly. That’s why it’s so hard.” Maasad obviously thinks very clearly.

[@richardcoiner3888]

Some of his books are still available on Amazon.

[@Bagledog5000]

Happy to see you’re still around sir, thanks for all the knowledge you’ve given me all these years.

[@pdufusc]

1966, not long out of hi-school, I was working in B'ham, 2nd and 3rd shift. I bought a Colt 32 auto to keep in the car, believe me.... times were different then. I fired it one time, it jammed as it reloaded. I only own revolvers to this day. And not one of my revolvers has ever failed to reload.

[@peggynulsen1365]

Learned trigger control from an old S and W Model 10. Im old and weaker now but still shoot pretty well and my hiking gun is always a DA revolver.

[@yellowboxster06]

I have the new 3” Python as well. I replaced the standard front sight with the WC Gold Bead front sight. I’ve spent the last two months perfecting my double-action technique with this amazing revolver and my skill with it today exceeds the accuracy I get with my 1911 collection. So I basically use my Python as a range gun during the day and a home defense gun at night. For carry I use a Ruger SP101 with the WC 10# hammer and trigger return spring. I also shoot it double-action and I’ve gotten very accurate with it as well. Since I am no longer in the counter-insurgency business I believe that even the 5-shot revolver has adequate capacity for civilian personal defense; no high capacity magazines or optics required just the will to not be a victim. Great video.

[@stevem4783]

Many people preach capacity, but nearly all firearm-related encounters are over and done with in 3 shots or less. Not to mention, it's very hard to explain to police how you justified putting 15 or more rounds down range. That's entering a very real legal danger zone.

[@charlesarcher8141]

This guy just looks like he carries a revolver.

[@nicholasmessina6406]

I get it but no, when he was a cop he carried a .45 auto

[@jayj2day]

Lol 4 real😂

[@danielvondrak8406]

Respect

[@wehrewulf]

​@@nicholasmessina6406You don't know what he carried unless you were in the car with him. i am sure he carried many different platforms based on his considerations.

[@jameshall3108]

Years of training and practice. is the key to staying alive.

[@ka-bar5060]

It is so nice to see Massad doing well and still providing his wisdom to new gun owners and veterans alike. I came to know him back in the '80s reading his articles in my dad's gun magazines. Then I read his Stress Fire and Self-Defense books as I began my career in law enforcement. I have always loved revolvers, and while I have several firearms at home if I was forced to pick only 1 firearm is would be a 3 or 4-inch barreled .357 revolver. My choice for a long gun would be an 18-inch barreled 870 12g shotgun. Yes, I have a rifle and I know you can reach out longer with one, but I am speaking strictly from a personal/CQB perspective. The revolver is simple to use in a high-stress situation forcing you to think when often your mind wants to tunnel the target, and for close personal/home defense nothing is as lethal as 00 Buckshot.

[@paulbroadway987]

My go to revolver is a Taurus Model 85CH that I bought in 1995. I can place all 5 shots of 130 grain HST +P .38 special in a palm sized group on the center of a silhouette target at 15 yards. That is good enough for me to feel that I can protect myself.

[@Ni999]

Ripcord Speedloader works really well with it, mine is a few years older than yours with the curved, smooth grips.

[@paulbroadway987]

@@Ni999 Thank you for the information about Ripcord speed loaders. I am going to try them.

[@Ni999]

@@paulbroadway987 You're welcome. 👍

[@jessicagrecco5813]

I love you Massad Ayoob you are the most amazing human being ever you know everything please please come to Texas we need you always we love you

[@onseki1774]

Excellent video, it will have a million views before you know it. One thing I'd like to say is as a New Python owner; the double action is smooth as long as you don't let off mid-pull and you let it out completely once it's to the rear, every single time. You can confuse the the cylinder stop and the trigger return bar and end up in a situation where the trigger is locked and you have to nudge the cylinder clockwise a little before you can continue firing.

[@ronburling983]

You mentioned how revolvers contribute to accurate shooting. I was a cop back when we carried revolvers almost exclusively and I constantly wonder about all these current police shootings where the good guys dump entire magazines 'at' the bad guy. That has to complicate the reports when you have to account for where each bullet landed. Good job on the video, as usual. My EDC? A Charter Arms Bulldog in .44 Special. If I have to shoot something, it's gonna stay shot!

[@einzelfeuer_2855]

That bulldog is one of the most unfairly maligned handguns around these days. I love it but people rarely seem to understand why. But then most of what I carry is something people now call "obsolete"

[@nathanielerskine1875]

Impressive.

[@mattbrown5511]

Since when do cops have to account for their rounds down range? I've never heard of a cop being charged for negligent discharge of their service weapon. As usual, the cop is lying.

[@ronburling983]

@@mattbrown5511 You never hearing of something creates a universal truth? That sounds pretty delusional. Cops are subject to other sanctions, like suspension without pay, which, being a personnel matter you won't hear of, but the main reason for accounting for all the projectiles is to prevent your employing agency from facing liability, you know, being sued. I assume you have heard of cities being sued over police matters.

[@ronburling983]

@@nicholasroberts9618 I doubt he ever attended, let alone graduated, from any police academy.

[@carydagnese5484]

This man is great! A pleasure to listen too. 👍👍👍👍

[@lomgshorts3]

The first handgun I ever bought was a Model 70 Colt 1911 (I thought it was cool), but after trying to conceal carry that bulky thing I asked for advice. I was told to buy a revolver in .38 Special because it was easier to control and much easier to conceal. So, I did and have carried it for over 40 years. I never have had to use it, but it is there in case I do. I shoot steel targets now with the 1911 Colt or my .45 Colt revolver for practice because all the years of working with them has taught me how to use both. When asked by prospective new gun owners what to buy I always suggest a revolver in .38 caliber. After watching exhaustive caliber videos on controllibility and penetration it always comes back to the common .38 Special revolver simply because it does the job.

[@user-ex9zm7bg3x]

Your Colt WAS cool. Still is.

[@BalrogUdun]

I’m in my mid 20s and was mostly self taught when it came to shooting pistols. I have a revolver and semiautomatic pistol but have always felt more confident and comfortable with revolvers.

[@kagyu1]

Getting some good training, if you can afford it, will be an eye opener. Do it if you get a chance.

[@swampwyag676]

I'm with you on that. After a few jams on my semi auto, I'm never 100% sure if I've lubricated it right or if my ammo is too weak. My 38 recoils enough to actually be fun to shoot and Massad's point about dry fire has let me get pretty decent with my trigger. I only get to shoot once about every other month and I can reliably hit a paper plate at 40 yards.

[@BalrogUdun]

@@kagyu1 had a relative who is a cop give me a lot of help.

[@BalrogUdun]

@@swampwyag676 I’m not so much worried about reliability as much as comfort. I can carry a full sized .357 magnum and not think twice about it but even smaller semiautomatics I’m just paranoid about the trigger pull, and just generally feel safer with the revolver.

[@mikekuczynski1552]

Thanks for bringing the subject to light . Many people think if doesn’t shoot 18 rounds it’s not good

[@soyelmasguapo]

If somebody need seventeen or more rounds to hit a human size target a few meters the problem isn"t the gun... 🙄

[@k_enn]

Great analysis and advice. Back in the 70s and 80s, my "go-to" target centerfire handgun was a Python, 6 inch, with an Arisotcrat rib site with 3 preset sightings. Not very practical for carry, but very accurate and forced you to develop a proper trigger pull. It got to the point where I was shooting NRA bullseye one-handed timed and rapid fire segments double action as fast and as accurate as I was with a semi-auto. As carrying and round capacity became more of a thing, I began favoring semi-autos. With the increase in magazine capacity restrictions, the advantages of the semi-auto decreased a bit; and as I gained more familiarity and comfort with magnum rounds the advantages of a revolver began to increase. With the current crop of modern revolvers, my preference has swung back to revolvers; with my preferred one being a 3 inch King Cobra. In terms of training, revolvers and semi-autos are different in many respects but require about the same amount of practice -- with the revolver, the training needed to do rapid reloads with a speedloader, speedstrip or loose rounds takes about as much time as the training needed to clear a stovepipe, jam, or failure to feed on a semi-auto. As with any gun discussion, "your mileage may vary."

[@firemedic5100]

Should have never gotten rid of my python years ago. They are great revolvers. I am considering getting another one.

[@chopsddy3]

I haven’t heard so much good sense and precise information in a while. I really enjoyed this.👍 I’m very glad your still around Massad. The “spray and pray” commentary was well received, and I couldn’t agree more. Maybe the youngsters will listen to you. I couldn’t be more in agreement with every word in this video. More three inch barreled revolvers would suit me just fine. Hammerless too. A big old hand full of tempered steel in your hand when in close has its advantages also.

[@MitchC357]

I always liked the two stage double action. For me the single stage is a deal breaker for me. I have always appreciated Massad's info when I was a police office in the 80s and to this date. Always provides relevant data.

[@neilfeinberg7825]

My python dates from 1979 and still has the bluing that makes grown men cry. Old school rules!

[@TommyboyGTP]

I bought a Sig P229 in .40 S&W with the DAK trigger. It's like shooting a revolver. People ask me why i wasted my money buying that pistol in that caliber with that trigger. Why not? It was cheap because there's no demand for them, and for the reasons you said, learning that trigger control. And, there was a plethora of LE trade in duty ammo for cheap, too. Thanks for another great video!

[@joshklaver47]

The P229 is one of the best .40 pistols ever made. Great choice.

[@TommyboyGTP]

@@joshklaver47 Yes, and it was first chambered in that caliber, too.

[@grumpyoldwizard]

Thank you. I first found your column in several of the gun magazines, at the time, in the 1980's. I appreciate your work. (for self defense, where the gun must fire without jamming, I have a revolver)

[@TheGrenadier97]

Simplicity of operation, versatility and easiness to solve faulty ammunition are three huge advantages of revolvers in my opinion. I definitely suggest everyone to have some experience with an honest wheel gun.

[@jlogan2228]

When I was teaching my wife to get her CCL, I had to really take a step back and remember she's not a gun nut like me, not super into martial arts or stuff like me, and isn't going to want to do a bunch of malfunction clearing drills etc. We got her a little snub nose 38 special that she likes, likes to shoot, is pretty darn accurate with, and best of all feels confident with so that's where I'm like wheel guns def have a use still for the average person looking for simple, reliable, basic self defense options

[@revolcane]

I carry a variety of guns, but when I feel like carrying light I always go to my Ruger LCR 38 SPL and carry along a couple of speed strips