How a Revolver Works

[@mattrittman]

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[@DaBeast34]

The animations and graphics never cease to amaze

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[@rennethrenny]

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[@bikerdup]

I'm a retired gunsmith, and I can say this is the best animation of "how it works" I've ever seen. Your rendering of detail is flawless - the lack of side pins holding the front sight; the placement of the side plate screw; the serrated hammer and lack of serrations on the backstrap - excellent. I have one of the new Pythons, and you nailed the details that separate the Gen 1 Python from the Gen 2. Superb!

[@mattrittman]

Thank you so much, glad you noticed all these little details. It was a lot of fun building this model 🙂

[@chadblechinger5746]

Wish I would have found this video this morning. Nothing went wrong, but man, my hands were shaking. Fully gutted my python sitting in my truck today. Absolutely nailed the detail. I could go in and clean the cnc if you like, but I don't think it is necessary if you plan to put many rounds through it. I can feel no reason for a polish job when operating the gun or dry firing. The only complaint would have to be the sights. I have already had zero fall off once, and the front blade could use a fine line to a small high vis dot on the same orange blade( could have been tritium for the cost ) . Other than that, the gun is flawless and, in my opinion, mechanically better and more robust than its predecessor. I haven't been inside a classic python in real life bur World of Guns seems to have done well.

[@JF59122]

​@@mattrittman how did you do it? 😮 Very impressive

[@JF59122]

​​@@mattrittman how did you do it? 😮 Very impressive, it is crazy how aynchronized everything must be inorder for a revolver to work. The e trigger basically has to well, "trigger" the hammer, the bolt and the hand 😮

[@mattrittman]

@@JF59122 Thanks so much :) Although not written for the Python animation, here is a blog post I put together showing how I animated an AR-15: www.mattrittman.com/how-an-ar15-works/

[@braedon2313]

These "how a gun works" videos are so cool and they never get old. The animation is flawless, its expalined in the most clear, understandable way, the voice fits in perfectly, these videos are just so polished and refined and I love them. Thanks Rittman!

[@mattrittman]

Thank you so much Braedon! Really glad people are enjoying them and finding them helpful to understand firearms :)

[@szpej.enjoyer]

@Random Sceptile Yeah and matt hates these memes because stupid tiktok people use it and dont even give credit

[@GummerJum]

@ShadowWizard4570 yeah man tiktok sucks

[@JF59122]

​@@mattrittmanWait, but what about the empty casing in the barrel, how does it come out?

[@rubyvolcano67]

bro same pfp (ik it's like a year later)

[@JaredOwen]

Nice job Matt!

[@mattrittman]

Thank you so much Jared!!

[@S__a_m_u_r_a_i]

@@mattrittman can I request either the how a Remington 700 or 1100 series works? Or the Benelli M4?

[@Virvum_Juggernaut]

@@S__a_m_u_r_a_i The Benelli M4 is a great choice. I’d love to watch the workings of a semi-auto shotgun too!

[@길천사]

찐

[@ИгорьБунтеев]

у Револьвера Наган для предотвращения прорыва газов между барабаном и стволом перед выстрелом гильза с барабаном надвигается на ствол, а здесь какоето недоразуменье!

[@steventhehistorian]

How tf anyone ever got those dimensions correct on paper and then got tooling made to produce them is a marvel of engineering.

[@neiljborja]

I love how you modelled all the different surface textures and finishes (cast/milled/polished) on the internals. Excellent video as always!

[@mattrittman]

Glad you noticed this :) Thanks so much for the nice comment Neil!

[@Goku-mm2dx]

@@mattrittman can you please do Scar 17 next?

[@logicaltips4107]

The other cowboy: "This town ain't big enough for the both of us-"

[@dwaynealexiergaspar4987]

Bro wasted his time and died

[@csm5040]

Wrong revolver

[@vilebasterd5729]

This isn't a cowboy gun

[@Jesussaves33987]

This is not a gun of old west, the true revolver is colt peacemaker and others

[@Dannymart_88445]

Uhm I'm pretty sure a town is big enough to allow two people or more to live in

[@ifell3]

These are more complicated than other forms of pistols, they are like clocks - fascinating

[@ShortArmOfGod]

Someone's never taken an XD apart.

[@nutbastard]

@@ShortArmOfGod If you're talking about the trigger group, I agree. Everything else on an XD is dead simple.

[@louisryan5815]

They are generally wildly less complicated than other forms of pistols, which is why they are credited with such reliability. Less parts to go wrong

[@bertrandlewis4906]

A DA revolver can be fired just as fast as a semi automatic.

[@ifell3]

@@louisryan5815 I wouldn't say the action is less complicated. A delayed blow back (forgetting the trigger) only has to strip a round, feed it and then hold the pressure, eject and cycle. Most of this is done through linear movement and there is little to no control over the cycle. The pressure does this for you. The revolver is working on mechanical timing in a circular motion. Each chamber has to line up, each stroke to cycle the new chamber has to align. This is technically why I think if you were to build your own pistol most people would design a blow or delayed blow back rather than a revolver. I'm not a fan of the revolver, given the choice I would have a delayed blow back. But I do appreciate art when I see it.

[@slumbynature4557]

I love these videos. They're so incredibly well explained and animated. Great work!

[@SSFIREARM]

Somebody give this man support this is such a good display of the mechanics for a revolver

[@ebillzhfx]

The mechanical engineering that went into making these pistols is extraordinary. I wonder how long it originally took them to make the prototype work? Incredible. Wonderful video too!

[@derekp2674]

If you check out the C&Rsenal Primer series, they now have several detailed episodes covering the history of revolvers from the 1830's onwards. The basics of how to make a good single action only revolver were pretty much sorted by 1851, when Colt produced their famous Navy model. Sorting out the best way to make double action revolvers work took several decades more, with most of the key inventions coming from Europe. I think most of the action design features in the Python will also be in the revolvers Colt produced for WW1 service. The obvious exception to that might be the use of transfer bars, which only seem to have become popular after WW2.

[@timothypaul984]

Really well done!! Love the realistic details like the machining tool marks on the unpolished surfaces.

[@IRUKANJI]

Oh man I just noticed that and it's so cool. That kind of attention to detail is really appreciated.

[@CyberPanda-y6y]

truly amazing how all these little ingenious tidbits of engineering come together to make such a world-changing instrument

[@ivanpetrov5255]

That's why I love guns - look at all the synchronized movements. Especially with handguns - so many things are happening in short sequence. Engineering at it's finest.

[@ludovicboudier255]

First of all, forgive my translation if you notice mistakes I expect to each new video from Matt as they are the best to understand all mechanical subtleties with great quality. The attention to every detail, video réalisation, image quality, angles of view, everything is meticulously done. I thing this little donation is nothing compare to your huge work. Thanks !

[@mattrittman]

Dude thank you so much man!! Wow seriously, that is very kind of you 🙂. Thank you so much for the kind words and the donation 🙌.

[@martinkuliza]

OK SO.. IN THE INTEREST OF LEARNING AND IMPROVING Maybe something like this First of all, forgive my translation if you notice mistakes FIRST OF ALL PLEASE FORGIVE ANY OF MY GRAMMATICAL AND LANGUAGE MISTAKES. (Although it's not even necessary to say this) (Also, you are not translating anything) I expect to each new video from Matt as they are the best to understand all mechanical subtleties with great quality. AS I EXPECTED, EACH NEW VIDEO THAT MATT MAKES IS THE BEST AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND PAYING ATTENTION TO MECHANICAL DETAIL WHILE SHOWING GREAT QUALITY. The attention to every detail, video réalisation, image quality, angles of view, everything is meticulously done. THE ATTENTION TO DETAIL, REALISTIC VIDEO, IMAGE QUALITY, VIEWING ANGLES, IS METICULOUSLY DONE. I thing this little donation is nothing compare to your huge work. EVEN THOUGH IT DOESN'T COMPARE TO THE HUGE WORK THAT YOU DO , PLEASE ACCEPT THIS SMALL DONATION AS A SHOW OF MY APPRECIATION Thanks ! THANKS Hope that helps

[@mattrittman]

@@martinkuliza Wow thank you Martin, that is very nice of you. Glad you enjoyed the animation :)

[@ludovicboudier255]

@@martinkuliza thanks 😉

[@martinkuliza]

@@mattrittman You're welcome mate but to be blunt i wasn't actually giving you praise, I was actually just correcting the grammar of Ludovic Boudier for the sake of helping the bloke out Those were his words not mine AS FOR THE ANIMATION if you want my feedback I have an appreciation for firearms since a young age and for science and mechanical engineering i thought the animation was FUCKING AWESOME. You're Welcome

[@evergreengaming2.053]

I'm really happy you went with a revolver for this one, I've always wanted to know how a revolver would work with both DA & SA. Thank you for being amazing with your work Matt! And I thank Andy Taylor for his fantastic voice-over!

[@wr3nche5]

i love revolvers, especially the Python in particular. seeing the insides and how they all function so fluently with one another is awesome! even something as simple as a revolver requires a lot of skill to design, as every piece has to be perfectly timed with eachother

[@alexandrefillot9600]

Shepherd : "Do you have the DSM?" Ghost : "We got it, sir!" Shepherd : "Good that is one less loose end!" *(**2:30**)*

[@NGSF_GrayFox]

still too soon 😢

[@jdmhbeats]

😭😭😭

[@polturdgeist]

MAN FUCK SHEPERD ALL MY HOMIES HATE SHEPERD

[@Anonymous_Gentleman]

He had a magnum, but both still revolvers I guess

[@gabrielarruda4083]

@@Anonymous_Gentleman A colt anaconda, the gun he used, is a .44 magnum revolver, a .357 *MAGNUM* colt python is still a magnum.

[@7415_Gamer]

A simple as the Revolver looks the mechanical engineering it is staggering.

[@anon_y_mousse]

I really appreciate the detail you go into, including cast marks on parts. It's an extra level of detail that is beautiful.

[@mattrittman]

Thank you so much :)

[@jonahluteran2478]

How has this guy not been hired by every big gun manufacturer to make these types of videos? They are one of the best resources you could ask for to understand the operation, disassembly, and reassembly of any gun. Please do the M1 Garand or the 1911 next! Love these videos!

[@mattrittman]

Thank you Jonah!! Working on a 1911, but taking me forever to finish the model 😫

[@Dav5529]

0:36 i love how it rhymes

[@Oran_Fitz]

no it doesn't

[@RamonTukoso]

@@Oran_Fitz 2:14

[@mooqer]

bars

[@AhmadCubic]

Imagine that amazing mechanism which needed an engineering understanding and graphical explanation been done by inventors of the revolver years ago inside their brains … what a great minds they were

[@heavymachinery5220]

You are amazing Matt! Never stop animating!

[@YellowYellow-eb6mb]

This comment is copied so much, please be original

[@heavymachinery5220]

@@YellowYellow-eb6mb these are my thoughts, if you have a problem go bother someone else

[@IRUKANJI]

The texture quality improvement on this video is awesome. The different finishes on the parts and the tooling marks on the internal surfaces are a beautiful touch. I may be a Dan and S&W Guy but you couldn't have picked a better model to showcase than the Python, truly a legend and timeless beauty of a firearm.

[@mattrittman]

Dude thank you so much for noticing! I had a lot of fun with the texturing :)

[@trancendent]

I can really appreciate this animation as I just bought a 6 inch Colt Python.

[@HarnaiDigital]

GOD only a 3D Artist can feel the Intense hardwork put into this animation. Great job As Always Matt Rittman.

[@Dissonified]

the amount of effort these must take is insane, these are amazing

[@Lifeadventure22]

This is way more complicated than I thought makes semi auto pistols look like something much easier to make

[@EngineerGram]

Are you kidding me this all amazing work by one person!!!!!

[@yuqianwei1255]

I'm a researcher and a non-native speaker in the US, and to be honest, I'll recommend all of your videos to all of my non-native speaker colleagues who have a hard time illustrating a scenario, even if they have no interest in guns at all. Great job, thank you.

[@poorfarmer5612]

I love how when ejecting the shells you can see that they are used even though you already used that model in the chamber after fired (also congrats on getting sponsored now maybe you will be better motivated to give us more videos)

[@henriquearaujo3567]

As an ocelot said before "You're pretty good"

[@Primus54]

Colt Python… absolutely the best mass produced .357 revolver ever designed and manufactured.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

This is like a VCR machine with all its moving parts

[@MysticRivers2]

Thanks for a great new video! I love the animation and the breakdown of the way things work I've been waiting forever but this was well worth it!

[@pmedic523]

There’s so much more going on in a revolver than I ever thought. That was so cool.

[@TheEnchatedIronaxienAxeth]

Sherif : It’s a high noon My honest reaction : 2:15

[@beautifulysungsingh1849]

Never seen a more detailed and accurate video. Incredible.

[@StinkyTickleBickle]

“sir you can’t park there” my honest reaction: 2:30

[@momsaccount4033]

Just discovered this channel. The quality of animation here is simply astounding. It doesn’t look like you take requests, so treat what I’m about to say as a friendly suggestion. I would really love it if you could use this format of video to explore the workings of the FN P90. It is my favorite firearm of all time and I really want to understand the smaller moving parts better

[@unknownuser8228]

Don't kill the last zombi-

[@RileyRailton]

best description ever I was looking on how a revolver worked so I google it and this video came up, No one can do this better

[@christopherdavis3072]

Me showing the casheir my discount card 1:28

[@NathanielsAutisticShorts]

Lmao 😂

[@brett6221]

Hey, just watched this for the first time and it is super helpful, helps me understand some niche parts of my hobby more. It’d be cool if you made a video explaining how leverage actions work too, I don’t think I saw that on your channel, or I’m blind, but I’m curious to better understand them

[@contentedoutsider]

Greatest animations of all time! Exquisite work. Would love to see a belt fed machine gun. Maybe a Browning M1919 or my fav MG-34.

[@Filo127]

@mattrittman I bet you thought nobody would notice that you textured the surface marks from machining on the inner parts of the frame, but I did. Great attention to detail!

[@mattrittman]

Thanks man! Glad you noticed these little details :)

[@alexfisher6953]

When we needed him most, the man, the myth, the legend returned to bless us with his knowledge

[@alexandrefillot9600]

People when litteraly anyone posts anything.

[@heavymachinery5220]

This comment has been copied so many times it hurts

[@alexandrefillot9600]

@@heavymachinery5220 On god.

[@mattrittman]

Haha! Love it :D

[@dianneantonetti902]

This is excellent!! My son-in-law sent it to me to give me a better understanding of how revolvers operate.

[@killroy2014]

my favorite weapon in resident evil^^

[@Lethalmuffin87]

Just adding a comment as I’ve done with all your other videos so far to bump the engagement. The level of detail in your renders is *unparalleled*

[@HPG14GAMING]

“Cowboys aren’t even that cool-“

[@jenser2512]

That isn't even a cowboy gun

[@Anonymous-eb6bn]

"Japanese policemen aren't even that cool-"

[@_pulsa]

This is a Colt Python, first made in 1955, long after the era of cowboys had gone.

[@llamamanism]

The beautiful graphics and the genius and harmony of the components working together is just amazing. I just wish I could listen to the clicks

[@MrCartoonlife]

Kind of interesting how revolvers were invented before semi autos but their design seems so much more complex - could be wrong I’m not an expert only watched a handful of videos

[@jotti_]

The voice over is a mix of cowboy and voice actor perfect for this video

[@BlueRGuy]

"You got the DSN?" "We got it sir!" "Good, that's one less lose end." 2:10

[@The_Sanchit_Kumar]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@ColterBrog]

Great work, Matt. It really looks great. The detail is incredible. I think this is as good an explanation of the function of a revolver, particularly the new Python, as has ever been done.

[@AlexTamayo.]

Amazing animation, like always!

[@michelletong1976]

It should be a national holiday when Matt uploads

[@mattrittman]

Haha!

[@thunder_2124]

2:30 *won't you fly high, free bird, yeah* [guitar solo]

[@thomasgana9432]

Sir there is no such thing as a 100% discount car-

[@Ayyy_Okay]

I love this. Revolvers are one of the greatest inventions ever. Excellent video

[@kaybombsadventure6934]

Southern people when you say their accent is bad:

[@rijel-h2e]

@@kaybombsadventure6934southern people from what country?

[@smugbowkid9919]

I feel like these had to have started as a parody of these types of inner-working parts of TV Shows that have this exact style.

[@XY-Man]

Another Masterpiece as always! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤. If I may suggest a weapon, could you perhaps do the legenday 'M200 Intervention' sniper rifle!

[@realRickSanchez]

The M200 is just a bolt action rifle, a lever action would make for a more interesting video

[@sherifsalah2374]

Matt's video and animations are awesome .. also, the sound of his voice is so cool

[@gordonfreeman9641]

Cop: license and registration please. My revolver: 1:05

[@681hakutaka9]

こんなに教育的で分かりやすい動画を無料で楽しんでしまって本当に良いのだろうか...

[@linkfreeman1998]

Colt Python. Blasting Alien creatures and interdimensional empire in games since 1998.

[@mr.trollman.]

Well in 2004 it is no longer a colt python its now a .357 magnum

[@visassess8607]

Your videos have definitely gotten a lot better!

[@nguyenvan7995-z4tx]

0:12

[@spinechiller567]

@@nguyenvan7995-z4tx the video has chapters

[@collincornish1492]

@@nguyenvan7995-z4tx too late

[@zvjezdaniput6121]

The BEST explanation of how thing works! Keep up the good work people!

[@chasetheprotogen9648]

1:55 .sir forget to pay a ta...

[@WhiteTmixTPT]

Thanks for this video, it is perfect. I like the small gesture "repeat" at the corner. This video is great, continue this with all weapons and all things

[@BPTep]

my honest reaction:

[@Reree_real]

there's actually a game similar to these types of videos, and it holds up very well and gets into detail of every part of every weapon shown in game

[@professionalidiot2767]

What’s the game called? I might give it a shot… pun intended

[@lukasbessette-lukyrt37]

Seriously, bro? I got a sponsor the very moment the video started. I bet your view retention drops by 85% at the first second.

[@mattrittman]

It’s even worse than that 🙃. Luckily I can remove it May of next year. Still a ways off though 😩

[@BalencedGnu]

@@mattrittman Yo I thought revolvers were simple af

[@somerandomguyfromtheintern480]

@@BalencedGnu You've never had to repair one then. They're like Swiss Watches. Timing has to be right, so parts need to be within tight tolerances. If you want simpler mechanics, it's Glock.

[@FirstLast-n5b]

@@somerandomguyfromtheintern480 Glock is no way simpler. Revolvers by far the simplest among all repeaters.

[@somerandomguyfromtheintern480]

@@FirstLast-n5b then you have no idea what you're talking about

[@igg3937]

Revolvers are so simple, yet so beautifully complex.

[@RememberanceofDoge]

1:05 wha-- whatt did you just say.....

[@adrianpro143]

I ❤the voice over of Andy Taylor and the animations of Matt Rittman. Well done, this is education I’d learn everyday. 👌🏼💯 I subscribed to you 🫡😎

[@valevsky1688]

2:24- …is Elon Musk

[@abrahamalviarez5870]

what a fine piece of rendering

[@mr.mrorstir2322]

The Bethesda HAVE to see a LOT of this kinda videos, so they wouldn't make those ridiculous abominations. But they won't do that simple task and continue make goofy ah crap.🙁

[@joeygang4136]

Sir this a game with ghouls and radioactive alligators on two feet.

[@madtronome2969]

Please keep posting these!

[@The_EmployeeLC]

I play genshin impac-

[@jmillerdesign]

The best work of its kind on the internet. Every video you do gets better and better.

[@mattrittman]

Thanks so much Jordan. It always means a lot coming from you man 🙂. Also thank you so much for the cloth idea for the intro!

[@davidyodheyvavhey6621]

Like this comment if you're here to figure out how Alec Baldwin's gun went off by itself.

[@baconian_road_construction]

I now see why we weren't able to invent semi auto weapons until around the 15th century. The tolerances of all the parts are so precise. This gun won't work properly unless every single component is machined to the exact dimensions. Beautiful craftsmanship.

[@gusloader123]

The "15th Century"....????

[@drakon1300]

Alec Baldwin needs to watch this video....

[@AdamRajiBooks]

Good job, it's another great work here. I probably missed the notification and just viewing from YT home right now. Cheers 🥂

[@mattrittman]

Thanks man, I really appreciate it 🙂

[@MrSlickYT]

Me when I see a furry: 3:22

[@OneOfTheCzechMates]

@@MrSlickYT oooh who's an edgy boy? who's an edgy boy?! yes you are! oooh what a hot take! your statements are so controversial! what an edgy boy!

[@KommanderKarl]

Amazing as always Matt! Let's meet sometime for lunch man, would love to figure out how you and I could work together more :)

[@mattrittman]

Thanks so much Karl! Dude we should totally meet up!! Hit me up on Messenger and let's make it happen!

[@SpottyL_210]

Me when I see furry

[@minkshaming]

Why? What did they do to you? Are you jealous because they're happy?

[@박정후17]

@@minkshaming hmmm

[@abysmal2740]

How original

[@Bluebomer]

Like some of em are weird and some are unruly but damn wtf

[@SpottyL_210]

@@Bluebomer ok i dont agree with this comment i made anymore furries are chill af

[@jerrymoran8323]

Matt, Excellent illustration as the mechanical design, relationship, and movement of parts during the physical operation, illuminating the sequence of operations that reveal the actual timing of events. Perhaps when the hand is removed, some viewers less inclined may not understand it was for illustration of actual movement not visible during operation as hand blocked the ability to observe those movements. A simple statement of hand removed. I did observe that you added additional cycling of the action after those scenes where shown. The quality of your videos in other operations are also quite helpful in clarifying conversations folks share attempting to explain inter working of firearm actions during the cycling process. Although there exist a more animated( antimated) version of the original version of the Python, which is also the oldest ( 1889 ) with that particular lock work with CLOCKWISE ROTATION as well as left side loading. Many discussions would be born out of a video illustrating that mechanism while comparing to the one you have done so skillfully here. Having redesigned the old action for longevity, I believe another video like your previous video would be a most memorable and educational tool for future gun enthusiasts as well as Python owners and would be designers. Please contact for any input or not. Jerry Moran ( Custom Pythons )

[@mattrittman]

Thank you so much Jerry for your comments on this! It is very much appreciated. I may do a follow-up animation of an older style revolver in the future. However, due to the amount of complexity to each of these animations, it’s probably not likely haha. I’d like to do more in the future, but they just take me so stinkin’ long.

[@DaVIDmannnnnnnnn]

i like how every gun that you've posted is branded with your profile picture on it

[@Wuzzup129]

If I may suggest, I think you should do a video on how a lever action rifle works. Maybe model a Henry X or Winchester 1894? I would love to see it.

[@Spoonhandle629]

It’s always great to see firearms that you own in these videos.

[@scottfree6479]

I absolutely love these videos, I could watch them all night

[@partial.2031]

These are so 🔥 please do KSG 12

[@WolfMage888]

Flawless execution on the graphics and animation, plus you did your homework for the script as well. Thanks from your newest subscriber! This is great for new handgun owner training, I plan to use it.

[@mattrittman]

Wow, thank you so much sir. Really appreciate the kind words and the sub! Seriously, thank you 🙏🏻

[@WolfMage888]

@@mattrittman- LOL - I won’t go as far as calling myself a lady, but I’m definitely not a Sir, Ma’am is a better fit.

[@WolfMage888]

@@mattrittman - ditto - not planning on converting to a Sir nor do I use any form of proper pronouns - lol - I’m just a pistol packing Mama!

[@mattrittman]

@@WolfMage888 oh my goodness I’m so sorry LOL! I’m just so used to guys watching and commenting! 🤣