The Hidden Advantage of Shooting Revolvers

[@N2FQ]

A revolver has the simplest and natural user interface. Under stress the natural thing is to pull the trigger. No flipping levers, no racking, no checking. Press the trigger.. done.

[@jamesr792]

Until you have to reload.......... speed loader or no, it will always be quicker and more intuitive to reload an automatic.

[@Meaderelle]

@@jamesr792 that's why you carry both lol

[@jamesr792]

@@Meaderelle I’m disappointed that I only have one like for this.

[@SI0AX]

@Die Kista What you are saying is the truth in the majority of cases but I like to have an overkill mentality when it comes to things in life that you only get 1 change in. Like a battle for survival. It could be possible that you may need to face multiple threats and although the chances of encountering(or even surviving) that are low but you only get 1 chance and it's best to be prepared for it.

[@praevasc4299]

Especially for novices, who don't regularly train (if ever), they just keep a revolver for home defense. In case of a misfire, just pull the trigger again, and you're at the next cartridge. That might be useful if you're in a state of panic and don't recall in that stressful state how to handle a jam.

[@RokyJJ]

I don't understand haters... how can you dislike an informational video... this guy is bringing us his experience and he deserve respect! Nice video man!!! Keep it up!

[@jacobmccandles1767]

Probably the mention of Caleb Giddings.

[@carminemurphy4836]

I do not hate anyone, as far as firearms, I do not Love anyone either, what I can say is, I am a certified Instructor, and likely, most people could not afford the amount of .38 special I have shot over the years, maybe handloaders, but not New Federal +P ammo. I have survived many defensive encounters, been shoot twice, learned valuable lessons. Bottom line, I am a Survivor.

[@scottygetusoutofhere]

@@jacobmccandles1767 Bingo!

[@jacobmccandles1767]

@@scottygetusoutofhere I greatly respect Chris Baker for his pragmatic realism. I'm shocked to hear of him associating with Giddings; they do not seem like similar types.

[@Iliek]

He's just a weird dude.

[@b.t.1632]

I had the same experience with revolvers improving my shooting. I shot nothing but semi-autos for most of my life. Marine Corps issued, carry as a contractor after I got out, my private collection, all semi-autos. I never even touched a revolver until my mid 30s. And I didn't care for it at the time. But, a few years ago, I watched Dirty Harry- yeah I know- and I thought about the revolver thing again. I decided I wanted to give it a real try and see if I can get good at it. So I went and bought a Taurus Tracker in 357. After several months of shooting that exclusively, I started to get pretty good with it. I actually began to really enjoy shooting it. I did not touch any of my automatics during that time. About 6 months go by and I picked up my 1911. HOLY SHIT was I enormously improved! I was shocked at how much better, faster, and smoother I was with my 1911 after several months of just shooting the revolver. Yes, totally worth it as a training tool. I am a believer!

[@bobsradio6025]

B.T. - You cannot compare a .357 Mag with a .44 Mag. I bought my .44 Mag (in 1965) when I was 21, and the recoil immediately made me realize that I needed to learn to reload. I have developed handloads that recoil like a .22 RF, as well as many other versions up to full power. My single action Ruger Super Blackhawk rolls back in my hand when fired, and stops when the hammer rests in the web between my thumb and forefinger. Once I fired a S&W .44 (in single action mode) and the checkered grips BIT ME! Not only can you not compare a .357 with a .44, you also cannot "learn" how to handle a gun by watching TV or the movies.

[@dragonflydreamer7658]

@@bobsradio6025 What ever.

[@46god]

i bought a smith 44 mag with a 2.75 inch barrel because of dirty harry. but it had a bunch of quality control issues. it came with machining marks aka scratches from the factory and one day at the range the trigger locked up and it wouldn’t fire so i got rid of it lol. now i have a beretta 92fs but the super heavy double action on the 44 for sure made me a better shooter by teaching me to finesse the trigger

[@jc.1191]

I watched dirty harry. I got the gp100 .357, 5 inch. lol

[@46god]

@@jc.1191 if i get another revolver it will be a sp101 i think rugers are higher quality nowadays compared to smith

[@seanmacdermott6555]

Another advantage a revolver has is the ability to fire even if there is muzzle contact.

[@miamislice3280]

Same with 1911s, they stay shut.

[@SupaBuu]

@@miamislice3280revolvers can be fired repeatedly with contact is what he means dummy

[@CATech1138]

@@miamislice3280no they don't...cock an unloaded 1911, press the muzzle against the palm of your off hand and the slide will move back out of battery....i proved this to myself exactlynthat way over 20 years ago...

[@karljackley4423]

I’ve been a shootist and gun aficionado for 60 years. And one of my assignments I gave students was. Go to a range and listen. Then to come back and tell me what they observed. This is basically what they all report. 80% of the time, revolver people seem to take their time and seemed to be more concerned with refining their skills. While auto people were like new folks on the block. More concerned about sending a hail of lead down range. Blowing through a box after box of ammo. Like a kid playing war in the back yard. Or who is the best gun slinger with a quick draw. Sure there are exceptions, not all are like that. But a good percentage is. And yes, I agree having a fast draw isn’t a bad thing. Clearing the kydex and ripping a fist sized hole in that silhouette target of a person. Does improve the chances of survival if you’re ever in a gun battle. But let’s be honest here. Unless your a person involved in some sort of law enforcement. Or an unlucky person living in a major city in a crime ridden area. You will probably never even have to draw your weapon in your lifetime. I never have. Been in a few fist fights though. But never felt that I was going to have to give some loony toon a dirt nap. What people need to realize is this. If you prepare for war, you will inevitably find one. On the other hand, prepare for the worst case scenario. Hone your skills. But be a person of peace mentally. The last thing you should ever want to do is let your ego make you do something stupid. Just because you have a gun, you are not the reincarnation of John Wayne. So don’t act like it.

[@manuelmenendez8239]

Where do you live bc we've had 2 home invasions multiple car break ins and people literally attack us with leaded canes and dogs and a drunk guy pull a gun on me. That's just the stuff I can remember. California is crazy man. If I had a gun all those times I would've felt it necessary to draw it a few times. I live in a nice area too. I can't even imagine what it's like in LA. Really hope I can get a ccw permit

[@manuelmenendez8239]

@David Parry I live by the beach in Southern California lmao. Nowhere is truly safe man, keep an eye out

[@mcb2757]

Yeah. I'd imagine revolver people need to take their time because revolvers are slow, inaccurate weapons, impractical for everyday people. Sure, if you really want to spend the energy becoming accurate with a revolver, practice a ton, and have a boatload of ammo on hand, I am sure they can present advantages. But most people buying a weapon for home protection, etc aren't going to have the time nor the resources for that. They are going to need something they can become proficient with quickly. It's kind of similar to choosing a manual transmission over an automatic. You can't just hop in the car and drive, and learning a stick-shift provides no real advantage besides the fact that you can now run an outdated platform if necessary. Just makes more sense to go with something else. The reason people probably send a hail of lead down range is because they can with a semi-automatic.

[@NaturalStateWingChun]

@@mcb2757 I disagree. I went out and shot my .357 revolver yesterday for the first time with very little pistol experience and I was hitting cans and bottles consistently on my third round of shells. It's slower than shooting semi-auto for sure but not less accurate. At least not for me anyways and I dont claim to be a good shot.

[@johnburnett5377]

@@mcb2757 we can all tell that you are a subject matter expert...

[@caliplinker2819]

Love revolvers. I'm a big fan of wheel guns, my Dad was a Vietnam era Green Beret and his preferred side arm was a S&W .357. Got him home!!

[@rise54321]

Your Pops was a man of great wisdom......357 wheelgun anyday over all the rest! God bless your Dad 🇺🇸

[@tomeemerson]

I’ve shot with that S&W for 45 years, love it! My dad had one, like father like son.

[@arrlmember]

@@rise54321 - In 1965 (when I was 21) I purchased a Ruger Super Blackhawk, While the large, smooth grip rolled back in my hand easily, it was obvious that the recoil of the .44 Magnum was so great that I needed to learn how to reload. After developing that skill (including making a load that recoiled like a .22 RF) I learned that cartridge was so versatile that I didn't need a .347 Magnum. Now, 50 years later, I bought a .357 Ruger Blackhawk, just to add to my collection. While I realize that the military and police are not allowed to handload their ammo, that doesn't prevent the rest of us from developing some good loads.

[@sifer5913]

@ I have a 586 4in and a friend has 686 plus 3in we both love our smiths I've shot both

[@alabamasmokeywilson6818]

MY WEAPON OF CHOICE

[@billk2379]

I grew up in the 70's and revolvers were getting it done all day, everyday. I love semi autos but revolvers absolutely have their place.

[@bosoxfan2525]

Isn't that what Dirty Harry used?

[@GanjaMasterBlaster]

@@bosoxfan2525 44 magnum

[@norby0418]

I grew up in the 60’s in NJ and I remember the NJSP with their 6” M-14’s with 24 rounds in loops. No speed loaders

[@IIllIIllIIllIIll]

This channel is far too reasonable and much too polished. The internet doesn't deserve you.

[@Mr.HikerTrash]

Bunny Rabbit 😂😂😂so so true

[@silverback1518]

Yeah, it's like this channel is slumming on the internet.

[@noeline6771]

SJWs and gun grabbers doesn’t deserve him. 👌🏻

[@blackgoldred]

Bunny Rabbit yeah I know, this guy’s a total nerd.

[@conman1395]

You mean most gun owners

[@ceremyjlarkson9475]

I gotta agree, I feel like a revolver really forces you to practice and hone yourself. Most revolver shooters I know are the marksmen of my friends, where the autoloader crew enjoy firing loads of rouds. While I do agree that having more bullets is good, I'm steadfast in the opinion that one good shot is worth more than 17 misses.

[@matchavez8530]

Plus little 4 year old Janey doesn't take a round through the window while she's playing Barbies in her room. Let's not fill the air with hot lead if you don't have control over where it's going.

[@Cheaps928]

Exactly correct. Revolvers are just the best handguns in my opinion. When you master a revolver, you have the advantage with more powerful rounds than a semi auto

[@dredgewalker]

That is my issue with pistols, it gives you the mindset that missing shots is not a problem because of the capacity which makes your marksmanship poorer unlike a revolver where you feel that each shot needs to be on target or else you're toast. I also love the revolvers design and simplicity along with access to more powerful cartridges. As far as reloading speed that's actually remedied by a speedloader and some good training.

[@chrisbonnett6783]

I shoot revolvers almost exclusively now. When I occasionally go to the range for a day of 9mm, I leave wanting to sell all of them. I've gotten to the point where the slide movement, the barrel flip, the ejecting case, ALL annoy the hell out of me. I've gotten to the point where I can't stand the feel of the things. They're plastic. They shoot ACP "compromise" rounds. The 9mm got "POP, POP, POP". The 357 goes "BOOM, BOOM". I like the boom.

[@DavidDoingLife]

I get you. I'm a 1911 fan about to have an affair with a revolver a friend offered at a HUGE discount

[@evin98]

Try 44 too! I'm a novice shooter with a 629. I picked up a reload kit for $20. You can load from PIP PIP PLIP all the way up to [dirty looks from everyone else on the line]

[@DavidDoingLife]

@@evin98 best description ever 😂

[@TheTokki_686]

I totally get you. I had that same feeling when I got my Smith and wesson 500 magnum. I still carry my 9mm during times when I need to be concealed but that 500 magnum is definitely my favorite out of all my firearms. It goes BOOM too at the range. BOOM so hard bits of the ceiling foam drops down from above

[@josephdeliz3455]

Get a 10mm Auto then

[@TurfSurf]

If you play guns long enough, you will always end up with a revolver and a 1911 in the collection.

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

Damned if this isn't true. I just got my first 1911 after three and a half years of shooting. Revolver came long ago and I claimed my first deer ever with a 49 yard shot from my Taurus 608 6.5inch 357 magnum two years ago.

[@TheOsfania]

@@OutsideTheTargetDemographic No.

[@rustyshackleford9604]

@@TheOsfania yes lol

[@steelgila]

Somehow that sounds very ...wise.

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

Mark M “No” what? Don’t believe the claim of a 49yd shot with a .357 magnum?

[@patricjft]

Revolvers teach great trigger control. You hit the nail on the head.

[@Osprey1994]

PatricG there are DAO semi's as well. They will keep your grip consistent and improve your trigger discipline if you have no use for revolvers.

[@MichaelWilliams-nu6lv]

PatricG // The group I am a member of teaches individuals how to shoot . We let the individuals hold different firearms to see if they do or don't like certain firearms . The catch is we start training them on the very firearms we didn't like and mostly the guns are revolvers 🔫🔫🔫 I carry a semi-auto but I have many years of shooting revolvers ❤

[@steelgila]

There must be something about the principle that the revolver's revolving cylinder is completely independent of the ammo's condition or features ; completely opposite of the auto. Why that should be escapes me however. And I am a revolver aficionado as are many of you too. They trained us on our sidearm the S&W M15 .38 spl. in the AF Security Police(while all the other branches were toting the 1911s). I acquired some autos back in the seventies and eighties(Star 9/9mm, Walther P-38 to name a couple) but I experienced so many jam and feed problems and unfortunately knew no one personally who could show me how to alleviate said problems and defaulted back to the old wheelguns and haven't looked back.

[@damienrotter491]

Shooting a revolver is like driving a stick and shooting semi-auto is like driving an automatic. If you can Master revolver you'll be better at both

[@Osprey1994]

Damien Rotter except driving a stick is fun and driving an auto can make you fall asleep. You can also find semi DAO's. I feel like there are way to many people suckling from the tit of Revolver.

[@landgabriel]

What's shooting a single-shot pistol like, then? Riding a horse?

[@cdgonepotatoes4219]

@@landgabriel riding a shopping cart downhill

[@cheezgrated]

Car analogies are terrible. I drive stick by the way.

[@TheOsfania]

Exactly how does being able to drive a manual transmission make you a better automatic transmission driver? Just curious and would love to hear your answer.

[@genxkevin]

most civilian encounters are 3-7 yards... and 2-4 rounds ... use what you are proficient with

[@chipsramek3868]

Ol' sarge...tough choice if not my Railgun it would have to be my M134D mini.

[@1cbsmithsanjuan]

Indra Therion: Data has shown 93.84% of statistics are bullish!t

[@shikat2371]

@Website guy But a .45 semi-auto isn't concealable compared to a lightweight j-frame .357 magnum snubbie revolver.

[@AW1Lucky]

@@therion5458 20% aren't stopped...that's 1 in 5.....I'll take those odds with my revolver. Multiple armed assailants? You're probably screwed no matter what double-stack-mag-hyper-cool tool you're lugging around.

[@d.s7741]

@Website guy - .a .357 magnum will kill the guy who is shooting at you when he hides behind what he "thinks" is suitable cover. You really need to know what's behind your intended target. Right?

[@Man-jf6lz]

Great points you made there. Also: Revolvers: Easy to load, easy to see if loaded, feeds any proper cartridge without "testing", easy to collect brass, no mag spring worries, no ftf, fte failures, immune to limp-wristing failures, can fire from a pocket, no external safeties to forget, and more. Semi autos: Do everything else better and faster. Revolvers are, imo, the best self defense weapon for entry level people looking for a gun for the above reasons. Buying expensive hollow-points and testing them for feeding issues alone is worth avoiding autos if you simply want quick entry to self defense.

[@Just1American1966]

Revolvers are also easier to repeatedly unload and clear without worrying about things like bullet setback or magazine compression cycles. This might be useful for anyone who must frequently unload and stow their gun.

[@bobsradio6025]

I would NEVER start an "entry level" person with an automatic. People that start with an automatic transmission tend to NEVER learn how to drive. Learning how to be competent is far better than expecting some device to handle things for you.

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

@Mark Johnson You forgot that everybody on the internet is an expert. Especially here. So I'm afraid your point is moot!

[@brianblackburn-author7531]

@@dingfeldersmurfalot4560 So, why are you reading commentary that is linked to learning???

[@subvet657]

the biggest advantage of a revolver is not leaving brass behind if you need to use it. just sayin'

[@YellowPaint100]

🤭 heeheehehehe, umm hmm

[@ModernGentleman]

I have to disagree. The biggest advantage is that they don't jam. Ever.

[@OMGWUNSIU]

Exactly why I carry a .357 revolver as my EDC most of the time.

[@talebymail5448]

@@ModernGentleman revolvers jam with case expansion. Had it happen in a S&W .357 . stopped the wheel between cylinders. It wasn't reloaded brass either. Store bought new rounds. I never thought it would happen either. Once is enough to know it's possible.

[@mini14head]

Good point Subvet.

[@squrtcap]

My CCW training was with Glock 27, yet I had been a revolver shooter for years before the training. For the final test I shot it with my S&W Model 66 with 2 1/2 “ barrel. I out scored the trainer on the test. For me revolver is a tack driver. I own over thirty hand guns, two thirds are semiautomatic and as you pointed out, shoot both well. 1911 or early all steel Smiths are my favorites, I guess that is because I’m a Vietnam Veteran.

[@nelsonmcatee3721]

I like revolvers, especially the j frame Smiths. Revolvers are 100% dependable. I've had my 2 Berettas jam on me and my Glock 42. My preference would be to go to a revolver for my primary carry gun, and then a 15 rd or so capacity auto for a backup. By the way, I almost never have a problem with any of my 1911s.

[@TerrySmithJ]

Totally agree. After recently getting a couple of Smith & Wesson’s , a 43C and a 642, trigger control became paramount. The 22 LR 43C helped me focus on the double action trigger and forget about recoil. Later stepping up to the 38 spl, I felt more comfortable staging the trigger and then checking grip and sight pic before letting fly. Plus they’re fun to shoot!

[@benjaminhenry5762]

In '92, I bought my first 1911with the attitude I was departing Revolverville forever. Since then I've owned striker action and several Sig DA pistols. Came full circle . Auto's are nice, but there's something about the S&W N frame revolver I cant get away from.

[@WitchyWagonReal]

I just... agree with this completely. And, I would testify that, over the years, I think shooting revolvers (in .38Spcl and .357Mag) has made me a better pistol shot with all handguns, especially the smaller 9x19 and .40S&W CCWs. As an added bonus, it's generally cheaper to shoot, since each turn you're sending 5 or 6, instead of 10, 13, 15, 18, 21 (With buckets of pre-loaded mags to avoid filling them up...). It just forces one to slow down and take your time. As always, well-reasoned and practically informed advice. Be safe.

[@ShoreDude105]

I'm a huge revolver fan and shoot them many times more often than I do with my semi-autos. 38 specials and 357 magnum Smith & Wesson & Colts are truly my favoites.

[@richardkluesek4301]

Yes ! and Rugers too.

[@jonmacdonald5345]

ShoreDude105 Renagade Rick is that you??

[@coolcat1684]

Dude ,I’m not messing with you ...lol

[@jeffreymartin6567]

Chris is on point, as usual. Having attended Gunsite in 86 and 87 with my duty S&W 57/657, being able to manage the trigger became easy when I later returned to K frames and DA/SA autos later. Also, the repeated dry practice builds muscle strength. One training tip that Giles Stock showed me was placing a dime on top of the top strap. If you can pull the trigger several times without causing the dime to fall off, you’ve got it dialed.

[@steelgila]

Interesting skill-drill there! Have to try that one. Brings up another curio for me. How do auto people dry fire practice with their pieces? I drop in the snap-caps and practice aim and controlled double action with my revolvers before I get to the range for 'wet fire'. Seems one of the biggest advantages of revolvers. And then there's shooting plastic or wax bullets(I used to make wax bullets but haven't tried those Speer plastics yet).

[@OldManMontgomery]

Years ago (1990s or so) I was shooting a revolver in a 'match' and was accused by the Range Officer of having an 'unfair advantage'. I asked him to tell me the 'unfair advantage'. He said I was a revolver shooter and revolver shooters were impressed with the need for making each shot count. Gaming is rather blatant in the world of 'practical pistol' matches. To insure semi-automatic pistols win the day, multiple reloads are mandated. To insure revolvers win, either make time limits large or limit the number of magazines that can be used. Which should be a warning to all those seriously interested in self defense to recognize the difference between self defense and games. I do carry a semi auto as a concealed pistol, mostly. The reason is a semi-automatic pistol is thinner and easier to hide.

[@a.whitacre6865]

I started in Law Enforcement in the 1980's, when revolvers ruled. In a gunfight, reliability trumps everything else. Like a parachute, as you're about to jump, it must work and if it doesn't, you die. I'll take my wheel gun and controlled accurate fire ALL DAY LONG. My Kimber K6S TLE rocks, aside from the stupid cardboard box it arrived in. Kimber can do better then that!

[@jamesodom4980]

The most wise comment on this video

[@arrlmember]

I have a Kimber 1911 clone that I have to replace some springs in it because they are too strong, making it difficult to use. Also, the .22 RF conversion kit does not lock the slide open after the last shot. Phooey on Kimber.

[@matchavez8530]

My 7 shot Taurus 357 has never once given me a problem of any kind. I've put literally thousands of rounds through it. Every time I have pulled the trigger, it has gone BANG. Not once when I didn't want it to.

[@Meaderelle]

"Your revolver only holds 6 rounds" Well yeah. I carry 3 of them. Now we're even.

[@357Dejavu]

My CCW revolver carries 8... but yeah. Same or more ammo than a standard 1911.

[@alm4132]

I think that's called a "New York reload".........;)

[@357Dejavu]

@@alm4132 yeah that’s what my dad calls it!

[@Meaderelle]

@David Erickson that's what she said

[@chopperchopster]

speed loaders. Problem solved.

[@failure2flinch876]

shooting a revolver with one random empty chamber will also help eliminate any flinches.

[@zogger5281]

Excellent advice. In fact if you video yourself shooting with a random empty chamber, you will see yourself flinching or anticipating recoil! I did this and what was it telling.

[@UnNamedTrucker]

Very good advice.

[@brandanb9735]

Mixing .38 and .357 works to that end as well.

[@guyshepard9658]

Surprise breaks are very important for this reason.

[@typen3k0]

You can do the same by loading a automatic with random snap caps. Whats the difference?

[@pretztel1551]

The fact that if there is a misfire and you can simply pull a double action trigger again to fire is such a beautiful self-defence aspect of double action revolvers. Yes it may be a little tougher on the trigger pull but I would wager that anyone faced with an adversary and they intend to shoot them they’ll be holding the gun with the grip of Thor

[@leathercoatguy]

I feel the DA/SA action on a Beretta 92 gives you a similar effect. I feel like I learned a lot about my bad habits when dry firing a 92 and have vastly improved.

[@charliesierra6919]

Love the revolver. No hang-ups when your life is on the line. No safety to fumble with. Plus you take the brass (with your fingerprints) with you. Just carry a couple of speed loaders for those extended fire fights. I do have semi autos but prefer revolvers. Just my preference.

[@eyeslikethesky1392]

couldn’t agree more i’m glad someone else saw the advantages i saw in a firefight about like carrying just cartridges in a speed loader or loose in a large bag instead of like large magazines

[@charliesierra6919]

@Marino I also enjoy and have both but I have had a jam in my Smith model 39 and for me one is too many when my life is on the line. To each their own, stay safe.

[@hidingfromu5293]

there you go, take the brass, leave the lead. 😆😆😆

[@basedtriple9]

Easy to hide prints when youre using gloves while loading your gun. Just saying.

[@scooterbob4432]

I carried a Colt. Viper 38 Spl. revolver while working as an armed security guard in a trucking and warehousing company years ago. We guards were only allowed to carry revolvers due to company policy. We never felt the revolver as inadequate for self defense because we were properly trained in revolver shooting.

[@landontruman3632]

I think you're absolutely correct about d.a. revolvers helping to make you a better shooter. For about a year now, I've been shooting my S&W model 60 in IDPA matches and leagues regularly. I've always been an above average shooter with a semi auto but pretty bad with a d.a. revolver. Since I've been practicing and using my revolver in matches, I have gotten better with both types of guns. And you're correct, there is something that kinds just clicks with shooting when you get relatively good with a d.a. revolver. Its hard to describe but it happens.

[@scubaguy007]

I absolutely love revolvers, that said, my EDC is a Glock 19. What I wanted to stress is for anyone interested in revolvers that you really focus on not shooting single action. The very first gun I ever shot was a 4" Smith and Wesson model 66 while I was a member of the Explorer Scouts back in 1981. The instructor was a Sergeant with the Sheriff’s department who said something that I’ll never forget, and that is, “Every time you shoot single action you miss the opportunity to practice your double action trigger pull, and that will be how you will shoot in an emergency.” It’s stuck with me all these years and I wanted to pass it on because I don’t hear it that much anymore.

[@shipjumper6068]

I shot both semi auto and revolvers. I think you're right that any shooter should be proficient with both firearms. I shoot best with my Glock 22, but my Ruger SP 101 in .357 magnum is my favorite pistol to shoot out of my 3 handguns. Glad to hear there's revolver support out there.

[@MalaysianChopsticks]

Les Bull My obsession of shooting the revolver until I get that smooth pull and no flinch moment. Then push yourself to fire 6 shots with all that perfection. Then add in a reload to break off the grip and try again. That beautiful 6 shots hitting all 6 steel plates is just perfection.

[@kirsch1616]

Love my sp101, she's a tack driver

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

Les Bull Well said Sir, I absolutely agree!

[@oldwolf1928]

Sr9c as primary and a Lcr9 as backup.

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

Naps Omaha kapi Good choices

[@johnchastain4351]

I agree with your point 100%. My first handgun was a S&W 642 snub nose revolver. It was tough at first. But I learned to shoot it fairly well. I can keep a respectable group at 10 yards and make combat effective hits at 15. I also shoot my GP100 better double action than single action at 25 yards. The first time I shot my next handgun - which was a Ruger P95 9mm - it put the first shot on the 1/2 inch read dot at 5 yards. When I hear people complain that they cannot hit with a particular pistol because of the trigger I often think how that is not such a big deal. I can shoot most any pistol respectably the first time. I attribute the reason to learning to shoot with a snubbie first. My advise is to buy a good revolver, put in the time and ammo to learn to shoot it well to at least 7 yards before you ever buy another gun. After that you can quickly adjust to almost any other gun - even those that do not fit your hand well.

[@gsdlvr123]

Nice points!

[@edl617]

You are so right. I cut my teeth on a 1911 in the military. I recently bought my first revolver after 40 years of shooting. What an eye opener for me. After I got the hang of my grip and trigger I was doing pretty good. I then picked up my full size 9. My grouping improved

[@sprofitt777]

I have both revolvers and semi autos in my collection, I love both types, but I favor my wheel guns.

[@supersami7748]

Ditto! I own both types also and the one thing for sure with a semi (choose your make and model) is at some time (hopefully at the range) you will experience a jam. Great vid👍.

[@kfsrmn]

Dry firing with a laser will save you a lot of ammo. The bounce is pretty apparent if your technique is off. There are several more advantages that are overlooked like not chasing brass.

[@SaintMarneusCalgar]

Thats pretty genius to be honest

[@iansalsich6508]

Damn solid advice

[@bobbyhebert7972]

A

[@bobbyhebert7972]

Jenn I am a little bit

[@datguy9408]

tbh I never thought about that.

[@stephenrichie4646]

I shot PPC competition for years. Master class. All revolvers, all double action. It makes sense that discipline would carry over to semi autos.

[@josephrowell7927]

Very well said. I would add the versatility of revolvers, as in the wide range of bullet types and weights they can handle. The .357 is extremely versatile and as a defensive weapon it provides a decisive advantage over the majority of semi-autos. .22 revolvers are great fun to plonk with, too.

[@taxxxiddriver]

Also remember that far less things can go wrong mechanically, with a revolver than a pistol

[@blizark1]

I have shot semiautos mainly for my whole life. I recently purchased a SW-629 and that has made a huge improvement on my trigger control. my EDC is a HK p30sk so I am used to a hammer fired weapon, but the revolver has tuned my trigger finger better than anything else.

[@gilanbarona9814]

Back when police departments still used revolvers more than anything else, we used to drill with something called a trigger stick. It was a device that trained one's fingers to get used to the heavy and long revolver trigger. When automatics became issue guns, the old timers who were trained with revolvers either kept their revolvers, or became expert marksmen with the automatics. In contrast, most new rookies who started out with autos could not shoot a revolver well in DA mode.

[@billy56081]

I've always believed that if you master the long trigger pull of a revolver, you can shoot any handgun well.

[@roykiefer7713]

This is an excellent video and the advice Chris provides is extremely worthwhile. I’d suggest there’s a related advantage: first-shot proficiency with traditionally designed DA/SA autoloaders. While striker fired semiautomatics are very popular, traditional DA/SA autoloaders (such as the Beretta M9/92 series, the CZ 75/97 series, the H&K UPS, the Sig 226/220/etc., and so forth) are proven, outstanding sidearms. Additionally, they provide very important safety advantages - especially when re-holstering, which is an especially dangerous part of everyday shooting - that most striker-fired semiautomatics simply cannot. Specifically, a clear, tactile indication that the external hammer is moving to the rear, should a shirttail - or anything else - get inside the trigger guard during re-holstering. This actually is a major safety enhancement. Many individuals don’t want to use external hammer DA/SA designs, due to their long and heavy first-shot trigger pull. However, trigger pull is usually quite similar to revolvers fired in DA. So - and here’s the significant payoff resulting from revolver proficient - if one masters the long DA trigger pull for revolvers, then he will be far more capable with and willing to carry traditional DA/SA designed autoloaders, which MANY experts feel are a better and safer alternative to striker fired autoloaders.

[@dougo753]

Running a double action only wheel gun permanently improved my trigger pull. Plus 8-shots of .357 magnum in a Smith 627 that can be reloaded as fast as a 1911 of similar capacity is hard to argue as being inadequate.

[@GoldAndSilver988]

At 58, I just bought my first and only gun; a S&W 686 Plus .357 7-shot 5-inch barrel. I want to perfect the one-hand shooting method, and become as proficient as possible with THIS gun.

[@makarov138]

Both my S&W 686+ 3 inch and my S&W Model 60 2 1/8 inch, both in .357 magnum are, my very best friends!

[@chaburchak]

Being cognizant of limited ammo capacity obviously has an effect on how we approach shooting. Look at the police -- too many shootings these days seem to involve emptying the entire magazine, often with few actual hits. Didn't used to hear that sort of indiscriminate hosing back when they carried revolvers.

[@sandrafrancisco]

yeah, they are trained to empty the entire magazine. I guess things changed for the cops when they got outgunned by those LA bankrobbers in 97.

[@douglassmith3941]

I shoot almost exclusively black powder revolvers. I love single action. I favor the Remington 1858 style for ease of use, and the natural point of the 1851 revolvers. I don't favor caliber. Both .44,and .36 are powerful and accurate enough for the type of shooting I do, and I believe that they are also good in a self defense/ home defense role. Mine perform reliably every time. There's a few things that you have to know about revolver maintenance and the take down and cleaning of this type of weapon/hunting tool. Spring adjustment in the trigger assembly. If you're finding that the cylinder locks up. Loosen up the screw a little on the double spring under the trigger guard and it will function perfectly again. Clean your weapons always. Take care of your revolvers and they will take care of you. For target shooting or for food, these are not to be taken lightly. I prefer steel frame revolvers over brass. You can load more powder into your cylinder and I bench load my spare cylinders. You have more control over the packing of the powder which amplifies the power of the load when packed as tight as possible and then seated with ball, or conical lead. There's little to no smoke when packed this way. There is a difference in recoil. I use a dowel rod and hammer to pack the powder. I load the cylinder full to the top every time and it packs down to about half way. No I don't use patch and don't coat my cylinder to prevent chain fire. Its never happened in 30 years. Brass revolvers will not hold up to the power of the load over time so I don't bother with them. They are fun with standard loads though and are still held in high regard for accuracy. Steel frame is king here for durability and power. I have shot pieta revolvers since the first one I owned back in the 80's and this has been a trial and error until I got a steel frame revolver. (If the ball or conical seats tight and right, you don't to wax or grease the cylinder end. Chain fire is from using poor fitting ammunition that allows spark/ fire behind the ball/ conical bullet). That's pretty much it. Follow all gun safety and be responsible for where and what you are shooting at.

[@TWEBSTERR]

The first firearm I carried in the USAF was a Smith & Wesson Model 18, so glad I purchased one back in the 80's, it's a never sell. Second was M-9 and oddly third was 1911 and then back to M-9. Nice Video

[@tomcline5631]

I learned on an old H&R 22 revolver and moved on to an old hierloom 38 S&W model 10. I love that model 10! It was slicked up by the original owner,after he "borrowed" it from the Army Air Corp,after WW2. Got about a 3-31\2 pound DOUBLE ACTION trigger pull,and about a pound single. I've shown thousands and thousands of rounds through it all the way out to about 100 yards. I don't miss very often at all with it. I carried it for a year as a security guard in KC MO. Shot high expert one certification and a perfect score on the second. I have had a Ruger 22\45 for 25 years,got it the first year they came out. Shot about 10,000 rounds easy,through it the first year I had it. It's got adjustable sights and before my eyes changed I had it dialed in!!! Then I was given the above mentioned 38 and started shooting it,and fell outta love with Ruger. Still have it,shoot it occasionally,will always keep it but I really love my old model 10.

[@davidwit7749]

I have a SCCY CPX2, which is a DAO pistol and definitely noticed that practicing with it helps my shooting technique. Even running through a couple of mags from the CPX at the beginning of my range session seems to help me "calibrate" before I move on to firing my other guns.

[@MarkMphonoman]

My home defense weapon is a .38 special revolver. Give me a wheel gun over an auto any day. Absolutely no comparison when it comes to reliability in a life and death situation.

[@bigswingface5847]

Exactly. All I need at home is my revolver, and the ability to hit a 200 pound target from 14 feet away. I can do that all day.

[@Atclav]

Yep shot placement is everything. People forget that.

[@Defender78]

@@bigswingface5847 A drunk 200 lb target or a meth'd up 120 lb target - ready yourself for either!

[@mikemichaels9590]

Reliable and idiot proof both of which are vital when you are under pressure and more likely to fumble.

[@thinkforyourselfjohn3163]

@@Defender78 lol

[@TheBandit59]

In the 80's,When I got my first LEO job with a big city,we started out with very used model 64 S&W revolvers,I can remember, being in many many armed confrontations,or just high stress situations where you had a certain pressure on the trigger( in double action),where the hammer would start its cycle,come up a hair,and you would let it back down,like please drop the gun,or I'll shoot?,At some point ,Glock got our contract,and the first year,there were several accidental discharges that caused big problems in the comunity?I believe your points are right on target,but in life or death situations,where a measured pressure would get you ready,less pressure would fire a Glock,especially.with a 3.5lb trigger? I'm convinced that a long smooth double action pull,in high stress shooting situations,has prevented AD's more than it gets credit for? Great video

[@markedman3990]

I've said this same thing for years! If you look up accidental shootings in the LAPD revolver vs Glock, you can chart where Ad's started to drastically increase when they went to Glock!

[@TheBandit59]

@@markedman3990 well, I was with Metro Dade when they switched from revolvers to Glocks( in the stone age),and right after they switched the guys were putting in really light aftermarket Glock triggers, and had several AD's followed by riots. I think part of the problem is using a heavy double action trigger under stress, and then going to a Glock trigger with out that much training? I distnctly remember in a high stress almost shoot situation, the hammer of my model 64, would creep up, youd see it and ease it back off, which was plenty of trigger movement to discharge a Glock striker?

[@markedman3990]

@@TheBandit59 ahhh....u said the magic word...training! A lot of times it's sadly lacking. Safe shooting Donn.

[@danielswartz6818]

I have fired semi automatics for a long time as well as revolvers. I have a snub nose, double action only and use it for concealed carry. It’s a recent purchase and I fired about 3000 rounds out of it and maybe about 10,000 try fires. Recently, I noticed how easy it was to pull that double action trigger. It was smooth as butter Took very little strength and most of all I shot most accurately with it. Now they say you have to become very good with the snubnose to shoot distances, but I’m fairly good with it at Longer distances. And I happened to shoot that little snubby very accurately I’m shocked, they say it can’t be done but I did. Now I have an Sig double action, then single action. I haven’t fired in a long time the other day I pulled it out of the cabinet and I pulled the trigger back double action. It was so soft and so buttery. My conclusion is that the action on a double action revolver does not change that much, but my finger does. I had to break in my finger. Now that snubb is a double action only and I love it. Feel so well balanced in the hand and points right on target every time it is made for personal protection. And like I said, I had 4:52 to break in my finger first. It does shoot better with 158 grain semi wod cutter. It is most accurate with that bullet. I read somewhere that the 38 special was designed to shoot 158 grade projectile and that could be true because that’s the bullet weight that shoots in my snub. I enjoy your little presentations. They are very helpful. Only a few times I disagreed with you but that’s OK too because you were still full of a lot of knowledge thank you and have a great day

[@bobburnitt5389]

Here a while back, I got me a 617 S&W Revolver, it is a K frame S&W with a 4 inch barrel. I have had revolvers all of my life, but I got this 617 and 15,000 rounds of 22 LR. I burned the whole three cases of 22 LR which is 15,000 rounds. What I noticed when I went back shooting my 40 Cal double Singles. I noticed IMMEDIATELY I improved a TON on my first shot with my Double Single Semi-Auto's. It made a huge difference as the first shot on a double single is a "staged shot", a Double Action shot. What I really got that gun for, I call it my Training gun or my Practice gun, but I really got it to improve my shooting of my 686 plus S&W 357 Magnum which is my favorite handgun. The weight and balance and "feel" is about the same as the 686 Plus and it improved me greatly. Since 22 LR is so much cheaper to shoot I can practice a lot with the 617 I can shoot a lot of rounds often on the cheap with it. I was surprised at what a difference it made for me on the 40 Cal double single semi-autos. Revolvers are NOT obsolete as some people say nowadays.

[@evangelion243]

I am sort of a beginner with shooting and when I first tried it I really liked shooting the .22 revolver much more than the .22 semi auto.

[@markjohnson8430]

A real gun person has revolvers in his weapon collection....

[@jakeblanton6853]

"If you know *exactly* how many firearms you own, you don't own enough"... I'm somewhere around 50...

[@Romey43623]

I'll always have a few wheel guns around.

[@moosa9850]

@@jakeblanton6853 ok take your own advice and go get some more.

[@jakeblanton6853]

@@moosa9850 -- I said "somewhere around", so I don't know exactly... It's getting difficult to find new ones that interest me enough to add them to my collection...

[@moosa9850]

@@jakeblanton6853 ok so lovely, I hopeyou also dont clean the garage and find a gun you thought you lost, it's not that bad yet? Hehehehehehe

[@metroplexchl]

I was a photographer for Rolling Stone back in the day when everyone was shooting 35mm. Digital cameras were coming into reality, but they were not affordable or advanced enough to justify the price. As the market changed, 35mm started to phase out and digital became more affordable. I was there right on that cusp. I was a nikon guy and could squeeze 38 exposures out of a 36 roll. Every shot you took meant something. It had to be framed and measured in the moment and had to count because I only had 38 shots. When I did the Big Switch to digital, it was a totally different world. Everything went from precision to "just shoot wide and edit in post production". There was no fear of efficiency due to having only 38 shots before reloading....you could shoot until the card was full. There was no framing because you could edit the photo in post. It's the same thing with the revolver vs semi debate. With a revolver, you are by necessity dialed in. With a semi with a bucket of ammo, you can spray and pray if you want and the "dial it in" aspect has to be forced.

[@arrlmember]

It is so sad that technology is replacing competence.

[@pjj9491]

like Neil Young inventing Pono...digital vs analog...no contest

[@toiletpaper5770]

Great analogy 👍

[@lcar9871]

Great advice! Back in the 80s & 90s, I did all my competitive shoots with revolvers (steel plates, PPC, bowling pins). Guns were S&W 66, 686, 29. While pointing in a safe direction, teach your trigger finger to quickly pull the trigger back to "lock" position, and hold it there. This is where the hammer is almost all the way back and the cylinder lock "clicks" into place. (Think trigger reset on a striker-fired pistol) Next, with good sight picture & alignment, squeeze the trrigger just a bit more to break the sear and fire. Master this and you will get single-action accuracy during the slow-fire stages of a match without having to break your grip and cock the hammer back

[@johncipolletti5611]

The double action is GREAT! Some autos like the Beretta use this method. It really is a safety feature.

[@quinnjim]

I really like how your videos cover so much information in a short amount of time. Some of my other favorite KZbinrs are doing 45 minute videos and just babbling on lately. I just can't sit through those to get the 5 minutes worth of information they are trying to convey.

[@isleofgreg]

quinnjim yeah when we encounter this, we need to leave a message that says "learn how to talk" - huge difference between being long (which is fine) and long winded

[@jaset3734]

Agreed

[@theepicgamerultimate4831]

After retiring from 30+ years in law enforcement and carry in both a revolver and an auto pistol on duty. I've come to a conclusion after a few different autos, the only semi-auto I trusted completely was the Glock 19 gen3 it never failed me just like my model 10 S&W. However while I had no problem qualifying with the Glock 19 the model 10 remains the speed and accuracy champ. I tried to compete in steel plates with my revolver but it seems the rules are stacked against revolvers. The autos spit out a lot of bullets and most are misses that they are not penalized for. Then there's the reload, they claim for safety sake I have to empty with the revolver pointed down range and you know what happens when you try to eject empties with the barrel in a horizontal position.

[@Chinyai]

Good insight to training with revolvers and great presentation overall. I like that you challenge your audience to look at the picture from a different perspective rather than the norm we tend to have in this industry. Great stuff keep it up man.

[@losonsrenoster]

I just love my revolver, I don't know what the reasons are, and I don't really care. They are an extension of my hand.

[@joeholtz5395]

I agree 100% I bought a Smith & Wesson airweight revolver in 38 about a year ago and shooting it I noticed I have become much better with my semi-autos also

[@marcjohnson4385]

No brass to pick up

[@huyle1265]

Marc Johnson yep perfect for pulling a hit. No 9mm shell casings laying around for evidence 🤫

[@goodolboy5795]

Revolvers are what I grew up with. And of course the colt 1911. But prefer the .357.

[@buster30290]

HUGE advantage to the wheelie!

[@rangersmith4652]

That's a huge bonus to those of us who reload.

[@ajs7878]

Then they can't get your prints off the casing

[@Gunsforfreedom]

Every body should read Bill Jordan’s book: ‘No second place winner’ It’ll give insight to carrying a revolver like you never knew before.

[@anthonycorey5448]

I know a bouncer that had a knife pulled out on him. He pulled out his auto and attempted to shoot but his auto jammed. So he got his belly cut open. Now he only carries revolvers.

[@Zoco101]

Anthony Coren, I agree with your point. Seems that semi-autos are more for professionals and anyone else who simply must have high capacity. So, IMO a reliably quick draw and a gun-ammo-shooter compatibilty resulting in two quick shots on target... these are much more important in a typical ccw incident than is having high capacity. And you're accountable for every shot you fire too. Often, there are too many shots and too many careless misses, and this puts bystanders at risk.

[@YellowPaint100]

@@Zoco101 try explaining this to all these wannabe operators! I quit trying!

[@elektro3000]

How did the first round jam? It's already in the chamber, all that has to happen is for the hammer or striker to drop.

[@sosuapimp8449]

@@elektro3000 probably not locked and loaded

[@silverscout2643]

@Aniquin had a guy in the army clean his weapon put back together, lock and load it but somehow something came out and didn't fire at the range

[@bobb.5422]

I love my revolvers, starting shooting them at age 10 and just got larger ones as I grew in size and age. Evolved into autos when they became very popular in the 70s but always liked the revolvers for accuracy and reliability. l have autos in various sizes and name brands but still prefer my S&W .32 caliber 6 shot revolver with hollow points for my everyday concealment carry along with a speed loader. It is extremely controllable and accurate when fired with one hand and no worries about it jamming between rounds.

[@Me2Lancer]

Great advice. My first personal handgun was a Colt Trooper .357 Magnum revolver. I purchased it for use on boarding parties along the coast of Vietnam. I still include revolvers in my EDC rotation and never feel under-gunned.

[@echoesofthedead]

waaaaaaaaay back when i was a young man, the revolver was king, and i learned to shoot, (what a surprise) a revolver. i still to this day, shoot revolvers better than a semi auto. i stage the trigger on a revolver nicer, cleaner, better. and i think to this minute that a revolver still has a place in the gun world beyond the night stand or truck glove box. the "spray and pray" phoenomena doesn't exist with a revolver. shooting discipline does. keep your powder dry, y'all.

[@markbaker4873]

Yeah but what if you cultivate the same discipline with a 17 shot Glock? Such a person would be far more deadly in a defensive scenario than an opponent with a five shot snub nose collector's piece, no? I agree though that revolver shooters are much less inclined to spray and pray, if only because, with a revolver, chances are you won't manage to hit the broad side of a barn at 10 paces. I think the problem is more that acquiring guns has been transformed into so much of a consumerist exercise, that the traditional emphasis on learning fundamentals has totally fallen by the wayside. Too many people these days go out and drop their credit cards on a counter to buy hi cap 9's and 40's and then go out to the range to shoot them as if they were trying out a new toy, often with zero initiation into shooting from someone with real experience, training, and wisdom. Most of them are horrible shots, and some of them are really unsafe and even downright dangerous/reckless. Maybe the libs are right and we do need some more "gun control'..LOL They've missed out on the experience of being tutored in gun safety and marksmanship by their dad or an experienced older family member, and have thus approached shooting the way ordinary people typically approach taking up any new hobby, i.e. jumping right into the "fun" without first developing technique and then learning slowly by trial and error. Even many police don't have a real shooting pedigree, which is why so many of them end up, under duress, unloading a full magazine at a suspect without even hitting him. Then again, if you've got the deliberation and poise of a Dirty Harry, making every round count, then a revolver could be very effective. Though even Harry had to to eventually yield to changing technology..kzbin.info/www/bejne/lairiq2Fr9p4hKc

[@sarahsayshello9726]

Mark Baker who only cares a five round revolver? That just seems silly

[@roykiefer7713]

@Mark Baker: I don’t agree with your fundamental premise that carrying a 17+1 striker fired autoloader axiomatically provides better defense than revolver. Rather, I maintain that it is entirely SCENARIO DEPENDENT. Putting aside all the other attributes of the two firearms (except capacity), it is overwhelmingly improbable that a citizen-involved defensive engagement - unlikely in first place - will require seven or more rounds. Sure, anyone who can count to twenty knows that 18 > 5, 6, 7, or 8 . . . BUT VERY, VERY FEW of us will ever be confronted with a situation that requires mega-capacity. I spent two decades in the military, so I DEEPLY understand that such situations factually exist - no question about it - however, most of us aren’t LEOs on “last out” in a sparsely patrolled but dangerous area, or living in a ‘hood infested with heavily armed drug dealers, or walking around/driving through high risk venues at 0300 (and so forth). For those RARE circumstances, I’d certainly carry a far higher capacity sidearm; the overwhelming majority of the time, however, it simply is unnecessary.

[@brakhayhurst9214]

It only takes 1 hit to defuse the suituation how many practice shots do you need

[@steelgila]

@@roykiefer7713 And there's that "purpose driven" concept rearing it's head again.

[@redcracker119]

My biggest 4 complains about revolvers are - You will find yourself spending more time with reloading in a hurry up situations. - Low ammo capacity. - You gotta have a better practice to shoot single handed. not like a semi-auto. - Not easy to conceal, you gotta carry it openly to not get uncomfortable with your hip. My 2 favorite things about revolvers are + You can carry just bullets in your pocket without a magazine. + Powerful as hell Btw your camera settings are is perfect man. 👌

[@jmgonzales7701]

tbh the main problems of revolver revolves around low ammo capacity and loading speed, if there was some sort of innovation to assets those two its perfect.

[@zogger5281]

Totally agree with what he is saying. In fact this is what I am doing. I have gone to 80% revolver DA shooting. While it is still a work in progress, I can already see it is helping my semi-auto shooting.

[@KreeH2023]

I am sure has been noted ... a big advantage is choice of ammo. You can go high power, low power, hollow point, wad cutter, ... additionally magnums (44, 357) can shoot non-magnum rounds. Also, revolvers don't jam or stovepipe, even with low powered rounds.

[@_JimS]

Couldn't agree more. I started shooting steel plate competition with a 1911 and did okay. My buddy who shoots exclusively revolvers got me shooting them and I never looked back, going on six years now. My scores have increased and I can, on a good day shoot 93 of 96 points. Shooting my semi-autos now is a bit of a struggle...Lol! I found myself tweaking my 1911 main spring, taking it from the 4lb pull to a 7lb pull. The heavier pull is now more suited for my shooting. I can hold on the target with pressure on the trigger without it firing as I get the sight picture I want. Mastering a double action revolver is like swinging two bats before stepping into the box. Cheers

[@northernninety7]

In my opinion revolvers have the best ergonomics. They just point naturally.

[@deanbriscoe8722]

I really like my S and W Bodyguard Jframe ergos.

[@chrisk9613]

1911s feel perfect in my hands. I do a lot of dry fire practice with my sw66 and it’s certainly a rewarding challenge.

[@brandanb9735]

As far as grip customization goes the revolver beats the auto hands down. There's only so much one can do with that mag well.

[@davidtatelo]

Brandan B Thats pure sense. The revolver grips are designed 100% to be ergo; semiauto grips are designed first to hold the mag inside.

[@theduke7539]

While if find the grips of revolvers better feeling, most revolvers have a pretty high bore axis and role upwards in my hand much more than my usual semi autos, im saving for the Hudson H9 which is known for its very low bore axis and i cant wait to see how it handles.

[@robertemerson2984]

When you're in a bad situation, and you experience a feed jam on a semi-auto, and only have the use of one arm,...that's when your revolver is worth it's weight in gold!

[@ChaplainBobWalkerBTh]

when you hit them with a full power 357 magnum I doubt you need more than one or two shots

[@sethpoorman4832]

LoL.....So true!!!

[@richardpeterson3753]

a torus judge will put a beat down on somebody too lol. especially if you use birdshot wax loads of it's a smoothbore.

[@richardpeterson3753]

kind of a one and done thing.

[@illxnati7196]

Robert Emerson *if

[@Infinitebreak97]

I agree that practicing with a double action trigger does improve your trigger disipline. My first pistol was a CZ P07 and I dry fired with that 8-9lb trigger pull constantly. It was very hard to make my first DA shot accurate before it went to SA in the beginning. My second pistol was the PSA dagger and my groups were very tight from the get go.

[@danielswartz6818]

I have experienced everything that you commented on using a revolver all you have said is true. However I did need a lot of practice with a double action trigger. And revolvers break misfire cylinders failed to rotate you have a lot of issues with revolvers As well, so don’t get the idea that the revolver is flawless it is not it is even more sensitive than a semi automatic. I do enjoy shooting the revolver at the range another benefit that no one seems to mention is that when you are using a revolver at the range how much easier it is to load cartridges into the cylinder compared to loading them into a magazine. And for some unknown reason so far, I have been able to get a second shot off faster with the revolver than with the semi on Target that’s amazing. Lastly if you are a real old are you don’t have to bend down and pick up empty cases or case is that fell into the snow melt into it and you can’t find them reason is you can eject them into your hand right from the revolver. Great practice weapon for shooting ranges.

[@johnnyray88]

General Patton old blood and guts always carried his Ivory Handled Colt 45 revolver at his side he said he never trusted automatics.

[@ratagris21]

@Ray West he carried his insurance was a .380acp pistol. Last ditch weapon.

[@jivadaya6439]

Revolvers and lever guns make me smile :D

[@alejandroflores-samaniego9320]

I practice with RIA model 200 38 spl. My first wheel gun. I can’t afford my dream gun yet R8 s&w. Something about a revolver that it’s a must have in every mans arsenal. Great informative vid. 👌🏽🙏🏽

[@DARTHDANSAN]

Alejandro Flores-Samaniego I just got one of those also as my first weel gun

[@eddieweber1568]

Have my python since 1970 still saved me a lot of times.

[@nicholasdinu7954]

Like how? Tell a story about it

[@johnblackwood5308]

Speak for the rest of the gun wielding population. I'm all revolver all the time 24/7. I didn't mean for that to sound smart ass. I just like revolvers. I'm into practicality.

[@KCK33317]

My husband just bought a 357. I was impressed with how nice it was. I was doing well using it as a double action; he kept trying to get me to try single action and I didn't seem anywhere near as accurate. Felt like I was moving the gun too much.

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

Really??? I've always loved single action on a revolver. The trigger can feel so crisp, just think about the release and it's already there ...

[@Cheaps928]

You need to hold the revolver tighter to shoot accurate and once you get use to it you will be good in single action

[@tedh7543]

I really like how you are always so encouraging and focused on teaching others the skills you have learned and how you learned them, while maintaining a strong sense of humility.

[@textech4056]

I favor a revolver for two reasons: A revolver is less likely to jam or miss fire. A revolver is less prone to accidental discharge. If you are in a gun fight your first or second shot better find its mark and I don't care which gun your using.

[@Matt-yk3rt]

@@jameswhitener7910 Ruger 357 snub here but I’m 34 lol

[@dwarden3]

I agree 100%. When shooting i always start with revolver.

[@cascadianrangers728]

I love not having to pick up my shell casings, its a real time saver and weight off the mind when you hear the sirens getting louder

[@ElmCreekSmith]

My EDCs are a 4" S&W Model 65-1 and/or a 2" Taurus 856. I have a few semiauto pistols, but I returned to revolvers for full-time carry 20 some years back. In fact when I retired 3 years ago, I was carrying a S&W Model 686 on my duty belt and a S&W Model 12-2 in my cargo pocket.

[@elrico1364]

when I saw G Gordon Liddy put 5 revolver shots in target in 1.5 seconds... I was an instant believer.

[@Man-jf6lz]

In my opinion, revolvers are the best layman's self defense gun. They are easy to check to see if loaded, they are easier to load (not re-load) than semi autos, all the shooter has to do is pull the trigger (no training for tap rack bang), under stress the risk of limp-wristing becomes null, AND they will feed any type of correct ammo (no shooting through boxes of hollowpoints to see if they run, you just throw them in and you're good to go).

[@I_like_turtles_67]

Yup. You can get a Charter Arms pistol in numerous calibers and they are dead reliable.

[@hansanderson6607]

Advantages: 1. No safety to worry about. 2. Reliable, if you use good ammo and keep your gun clean. 3. No BRASS left behind (evidence). 4. Generally pretty accurate, maybe even more accurate than typical semi-autos. 5. Can shoot Magnum calibers. 6. Can get a Magnum caliber with a shorter barrel. 7. On S&Ws, you can "tune" the trigger pull easily with different springs. Disadvantages: 1. Limited capacity (use speedloaders) 2. A bit more recoil, especially in the larger calibers.

[@pucebracelet2214]

Bro I was just thinking revolvers can shoot magnum calibers but also the recoil can be manageable especially if we transition to Chiapas rhino system

[@febisworld7791]

So Magnum Bullets Cant Be Traced Even If The Bullets U Bought Registered 🤔

[@jonathanbush6197]

No evidence is an advantage? So why are you talking about this here?

[@pucebracelet2214]

@@febisworld7791 r/ihadastroke

[@ikeschrager9903]

Would a revolver be a first gun? Obviously with practice I’m just wondering I’m interested in a s&w model 629 with a 3 inch barrel

[@kylewood8327]

I started shooting revolvers in 1982 and haven’t looked back, love them! They are simple, sexy, and highly effective.

[@randallkelley3599]

I surely agree with this discussion, well done! This is an outstanding channel, well presented discussions of all types of issues.

[@kellyspann9845]

Revolvers are my favorite. No brass lying everywhere and no jams. Never had a problem. Semi- autos are ok but for self defense revolver all the way. I’m more accurate with a revolver.

[@jd5179]

I have .45 operator as my primary and .357 as my back for home defense . Proficiency of using handguns is always a must regardless of what kind of firearms you are using. Learn how to control and resolve any issues in a timely manner.

[@MontanaWelldigger]

I'm a retired LEO, a firearms instructor and been through an advanced LEO instructor course put on by Clint Smith. I love revolvers and have been using them all my life, they are my go to carry for every day and I have various S&W scandium revolvers that don't pull my pants down!!. If I knew I was going to a gunfight and could not have a long gun I would however grab a high capacity semi auto handgun.

[@conanfa18]

I am with you, BRO! I'm a retired Marine, who used to shoot in military competition with the M9, and i loved the double action option with that pistol. Double action proficiency with the M9 was a required skill for competition and for qualification!!! Perfect weapon for a USMC side arm. Since I retired 15 years ago, I primarily own and shoot revolvers. I agree that it absolutely improves your marksmanship. My wife shoots her S&W Bodyguard 38 like a pro. 7-10 yards, she is 90% in the black. She learned all of her technique on my larger 686. If I could go back in time, and I had the option, I would have preferred carrying something like an S&W lighter weight scandium frame 8 x 357 as my military side arm. For the likelihood of engaging the enemy with a hand gun, when that one in a million situation might occur, why not present the target with 8 rounds of 357. 1911 has been relevant with only 7, (less powerful ) rounds for over 100 years. I am still insanely jealous of my brother's 1911, though. I will own one some day. The Marines had new one, recently. I'll look for one of those. Thanks for your awesome channel!!!