The Best Revolver in the World [2020 Update]

[@rickfrey8311]

I was in law enforcement. I was in a gunfight and did two speed loader reloads. I lived even though I took a shotgun blast from the suspect. I did 13 rounds out of my .38 after 5 shotgun rounds first. This was back in 1980. So yes, speedloaders do work under stress. P.S. bad guy dead . I survived

[@rickfrey8311]

And I was NRA Distinguished. Transitioned to a S&W 659 in 1986. But I shot better with the revolver

[@whoami1449]

@@rickfrey8311 Damn Buck? I don't think even 70% of gun owners ever got shot by shotgun. How about moon clips? You think those work?

[@bretmoore6828]

Good work. Thanks for your service.

[@shadow50011]

How the fuck did you survive a shotgun blast? Was he using birdshot or something?

[@Motorcyclewindtherapy]

Thank you for your service. As a veteran who saw rounds...I salute you.

[@ChrisSmith-jcs1111]

I'm retired law enforcement and my first duty gun was a S&W Model 66 in 1982. When I was working naroctics, I was also issue a S&W Model 60. In 1983, I found a S&W Model 65 with a 3" barrel. I paid $189 for it. I found it to be the perfect gun for me. Compact enough to carry it undercover, yet held 6 rounds of .357 which made it extremely suitable to carry on raids and arrests. I still have it!

[@omarmendez4003]

Do you shoot with 1 or 2 hands

[@lightningshy5287]

$189 for a pistol in 1983. How much would that be adjusted for inflation? Last handgun I bought was a Beretta M9 and I got it for $350 a year ago (it was discounted.)

[@adolfogomez-herrera1348]

A man that admits his mistakes, is twice the man. Great work.

[@ub3rk0r3]

This is a great quote; thanks!

[@ElmCreekSmith]

I retired in 2018 as captain of the city hall security detail in a nearby city. I carried an issued 4" S&W Model 686-6 on my duty belt with 4 speedloaders, a 2" S&W model 12-2 in my offside cargo pocket with 2 speed strips in my pocket, along with all the other stuff that we had to carry. My officers always asked why I didn't carry a Glock 22 in .40 S&W like they did. I told them if they could shoot better scores than I did at qualification that I would draw and carry a Glock. I carried a 3" Model 13-3 off-site with which I had to qualify as well. I retired still carrying my revolvers. After dealing with big city disturbances over the past 3 years while taking my chronically ill wife to hospital appointments, I started carrying a S&W SD9 and a Makarov PM for ammo capacity and no one to watch my back. My wife passed on recently, and I pulled my older 4" S&W model 65-1 from the safe. It is now my constant companion with my even older Model 12-2 in a coat pocket. Neither have had trigger jobs but years of double action firing have resulted in butter smooth trigger pulls. I'm unlikely to need the speedloaders that I continue to carry, but I'm convinced that I'm carrying the best handguns for my purposes.

[@Travis_Trauma]

Thank you for telling your story, revolvers are great and still relevant.

[@karenn2167]

I like my lady smith🥰

[@Travis_Trauma]

@@karenn2167 it's a great gun, I carry the hammer less version.

[@joshuarosenblatt]

I’m sorry for your loss And appreciate your service.

[@ricksworlddereaux2397]

All US Cops in the 1970 to 1980 carried S&W revolvers..even dirty harry..only in the 1980s the Yanks found out that the austrians invented a better gun(glock)and switched to them..we would saying they comming down from their high horse..🫡👍🇪🇺🇦🇹🇩🇪

[@shadowydragonpirateninja]

I trust this channel more than a lot of others because this guy is willing to review new information and admit when he's wrong, which makes his information better and stronger.

[@shadowydragonpirateninja]

@vic vapor Everyone is wrong sometimes. But some people continue to peddle wrong information even when presented with facts that prove otherwise.

[@shadowydragonpirateninja]

@vic vapor It's not a political thing, it's a logic and rhetoric thing.

[@arcdestriumph586]

I don't trust this guy at all .. Loves talking, a word smith, not an enthusiast with knowledge.

[@BGoodsJohnny]

@@arcdestriumph586 That's why I only trust you!

[@arcdestriumph586]

@@BGoodsJohnny I don't know why... I'm just here hoping a boxing glove will come flying from the side of the screen and hit Chris Baker in the mouth for jabbering for 5-8 minutes.. He's annoying. Guess I've been spoiled by Honest Outlaw and Joe Rhea at Cyclops.

[@LM-sc8lu]

Say what you want, folks, but I carried a 3" Model 66 the whole time I worked as an Undercover Narcotics Investigator, and refused to switch to a semi-auto when the Department re-armed. Yes, a longer barrel is more accurate at longer ranges but, I was a Cop, not a Soldier, and it would have been extremely difficult to justify shooting at a suspect who was more than 50 yards from me. I'll admit that there was never a time in my career when I needed 45 (+ -) rounds of ammo, which was the typical carry with semi's, and two extra mags, but I could easily put 18 rounds downrange in 15 seconds with my 66 and two Speedloaders. Also, I never fired less than a 96% on the range, so I felt very confident with my revolver. ( I could have had a higher score, but I always threw one shot into the silhouette's crotch in honor of child molesters.) To each his own, I guess, I usually carry an S&W M&P 9mm as my EDC now simply because it's so light and concealable, but my 66 is always within reach when I'm in the house, or out on our acreage.

[@silverstar4289]

L M I carried a 4 inch 66 when. Started in the mid80’s. It was odd that when I was at the academy, a large city PD had their uniform guys carry a 2 inch 66 because the plain clothes guys wanted to carry them. Idiot firearms instructors grabbed their little peep pees and said they had to carry the same gun. The stupidity of police admin is always present. I have a Ruger Security Six with a short barrel. Pretty neat, and I have lately found, pretty rare in stainless

[@picklesyah3321]

"I was a Cop, not a Soldier" I love that quote. Most people don't understand that

[@thelz7909]

There are many awesome features of revolvers. In fact, a very strong argument can be made that for a new gun owner who feels like they need some form of protection at home but they aren't going to put in any serious training time or even spend much time on maintenance, that there is nothing that beats a stainless steel revolver.

[@patrickd2013]

@JESUSCHRIST SUPERSTAR Jerry could carry a .22 NAA and still win any gunfight with the first shot.

[@boxlid214]

​@Loyal Royalty one of the kids in Columbine was shot a few times with a 9mm and lived. That's a high school kid, average size and not built or big guy. A .357 is a well known one-shot show stopper. For police that might end up in shootouts, a 9mm would be the better choice, but for self defense, usually you'd never need more than 4 shots, and I'd prefer the one shot show stopper personally. Just my opinion on it. Revolvers also have the ability to be fired inside your pocket since they don't have a slide, so that's a plus.

[@briancarpenter6069]

There is absolutely no reason to doubt this officer! Remember, a cop runs to gunfire instead of the away from it. Maybe the shotgun blasts missed, or grazed, or were stopped by his vest. Cops get into big shootings all the time. I believe him completely. Cops went up against all types of firearms when they carried revolvers. I am a retired cop who carried a 38 Ruger GP-100 at the PA Capital Police. I also never felt out gunned with a good wheel gun. Jim Cerillo survived lots of gun fights with the revolver. As a matter of fact, he carried a 4 inch and a 2 inch snubby. He was a professional's professional. I always loved the virtues of the revolver. I plan on carrying the mdl 66 with the 2.75-inch barrel. The trick is to carry a 38 snub as a New York reload. I find no reason to feel under gunned because I'm no longer chasing violent felons. My rig will be an Mdl 66 with hot 38+P loads from Underwood Ammo and a 442 Centennial Airweight snubnose. Everyone stay safe

[@VAPrepper757]

Thank you for your service and great advice!

[@barrystarr22]

I have a Colt King Cobra that double action is very smooth and light compared to revolvers of old. Shooting double action with that gun is a joy, I wish some of the other makers would follow suit and make their triggers as nice.

[@johncoffin9354]

W.E. Fairbairn wrote that, in some 619 gunfights he was involved in with the Shanghai Police, there was not a single instance where anyone reloaded.

[@michaelvansteenkiste3911]

People who get offended that easily shouldn’t be around firearms.

[@darkjesterxiii]

Highly emotional (irrational) people with access to firearms? Pull the other one. It's totally safe. Nothing could go wrong there. People are always responsible and would never do anything that would be potentially life-scarring and dangerous to a fellow person's life. It's why we have firearms right? To ensure civility. Because angry people think with their big brains.

[@claytonatkinson865]

knine1833 the human community can be summed up that way as well

[@LowTunedHalftime]

hate + firearms = the purge

[@LowTunedHalftime]

@knine1833 no doubt rightists would be driven to a full on purge style man hunt, both sides are so full of hatred for the other... wouldn't be surprised if it all collapsed into full on warfare

[@seangoff3937]

Nowadays people are always looking for an opportunity to get offended, its a way of life for some people smh

[@danielswartz6818]

Money is always an issue when buying a revolver. I have seen them over $7,000. Let me say that I recently purchased a new revolver for carry. It’s a S&W 443 double action only. No trigger spur because it has an internal hammer. I installed Houge grips and had a trigger job performed. Resulting in 10 rounds inside a 1 inch circle at 10 yards. That equates to 2.5 inches at 25 yards and and at close quarters is sufficient for just about any encounter. This gun handles perfectly in my hand with perfect balance. Wherever my eyes look the sights always perfectly aligned and are always on target. At about 5 yards I do not have to use the sights. I am always on target. My carry Semi is almost as good but not quite. Something I noticed in the comments and was an excuse of mine for single action triggers on revolvers is that you can cock the hammer while drawing, and that is true which also applies to semi automatics like a 1911. However when using a revolver in single action you must cock the hammer for each shot and that takes valuable time. Using a double action trigger is much faster and because of the long trigger stroke gives you just a little more time to align the sights which may be reason enough not to spray the target with shots that won’t hit your intended target and who knows where they are going. If you are well trained you should be able to handle at least 4 thugs within 5 yards. When fleeing the area you may have time for a reload. Why one shot per attacker? Within the last year in the news a guy was knocked to the ground by a near 300 pound football player. As the man hit the ground, landing on his back he was able to draw his gun and get off one shot killing the attacker. All while lying on his back. Based on this happening it is more than likely that the saying of one shot one kill may apply. But not always. I have read where a cop emptied his semiautomatic magazine of 17 rounds hitting the attacker all 17 times before the attacker fell to the ground. Now imagine If there were 2 or 3 attackers, in that case the cop was a dead cop. Key point is perception. You must diagnose the situation before it happens. Before you are attacked presuming an attack is eminent your hand should be on your gun ready for deployment and if it is a false alarm you do not have to show your firearm at all. It’s all about training. So, there are situations in which a large magazine semiautomatic will not have enough firepower. At close quarters reloading of any hand gun will be impossible. More than ever, today attackers come in larger groups. Almost always when the victim being attacked by 3 or more more attackers and the victim shoots one of them the rest flee the sean. And reports of such instances are given by the NRA. Finally it’s the weapon that you are most proficient with that will matter the most. Firing instinctly at close range is paramount. At longer distances a double action trigger can be just as accurate as a single action. You just have to practice enough to make it happen. Phew!!

[@SPCWELLS7]

I will admit, I laughed too when you did that little "how ya do it is" in regards to the safety plug.

[@yellowboxster06]

It was Mark Twain that once said the difference between the right thing to say and almost the right thing to say was like the difference between the lightning and the lightning bug. Don't beat yourself up too much. People respect your opinions because of your knowledge, intellect, and your ability to convey fact in a professional way...no apologies necessary.

[@cliftt]

Agreed. I get/got the humor. More like the original video are preferred.

[@ftdefiance1]

Well said

[@40sw28]

Agree

[@ElPasoJoe1]

Yeah, What this guy (lucky) said. Prefer the stainless version of the M-19. Oh wait. That's what this is...

[@60viking]

That Lightning bug thing is a great comment.

[@WheelgunsOnWheels]

As a quadriplegic and a firearms enthusiast I’ve got to chime in here with the single action method being better than not shooting at all.

[@WheelgunsOnWheels]

@@Squatch-sj3vg gotta say I haven’t ever thought about that. I’ve seen guys in wheelchairs play murderball but they’re mostly paras so all of their upper body works. There’s a huge difference with us quads where there are no lats, abs, limited wrist and grip strength. My best option is a decent trigger and ability to see a threat far enough in advance to avoid it all together.

[@WheelgunsOnWheels]

@@Squatch-sj3vg yes indeed. I’ve always seen the courses on sand or sandy grass and there’s lots of upping and downing. Having an indoor course set up like a shopping mall, school, or grocery store (sadly our current reality) would be a cool course in which to compete. I would use my Smith & Wesson TRR8 as it’s got a 8 round cylinder and handles full house .357 loads quite remarkably.

[@timhuffman5311]

You did a great job on this video. I first got into law enforcement back in the late 70's and carried a mod 19 for 13 yrs as a primary weapon. After that i carried Smith's, Sig's Berretta's and Colts. 8 round capacity to 15. Each weapon has it's advantage. I was a state certified Firearms instructor since 2000. All of which means, "Not Much" and a cup of coffee. However I have been around guns since the 60's and have used most everything. You are right on the money. The biggest advantage with the revolver is its reliability. If you keep the forcing cone clear it will work. I am asked a lot about which gun should I get to conceal. They all want the slick auto they saw in the movies. For beginners it's always a revolver to start with. It wont save your life if you cant shoot it under stress. 1 shot and a malfunction wont help you. As the gentleman below say's "the best gun in the world is the one your comfortable with. Keep up the good work.

[@lexusvip4003]

Honestly, a nice revolver is just like a nice watch or a solid pocket knife. It runs, it's reliable, it's always there, and it's just fascinating to look at.. Also, it should never leave your side. Revolvers are a working mans protection.

[@knottheory79220]

15:01 Jeff Cooper once quipped the only reason you carry a spare magazine is so your gun isn't unloaded while you head home.

[@LuckyGunner]

The only reason I carry a speed strip with a snubby is so I don't have to stand around with an empty gun while I wait for the cops to show up if I have to shoot someone.

[@herewardthewatchful1014]

But muh red dawn...

[@DWalter.27]

@@LuckyGunner I point this out about reloads (especially for the low capacity guns) all the time but no one else seems to think that way. Glad to see I'm not alone! Also with a semi I've found it really helps balance the weight of the gun with a mag at 9:00 and gun at 3:00, something my hurt back benefits from.

[@jackbanks5134]

I currently have to carry a gun with 18 rounds, and I still stick my spare in my pocket before i leave. Do i expect to shoot 36 times? No, but if I need to, I dont want to be 18 rounds short.

[@Zoco101]

@@jackbanks5134 I like the story about the out-of-town guy who carried a 5-shot revolver, while walking through Washington. His permit didn't cover him there. He had to brandish it 5 times to scare off perps and get to his hotel. Never fired a shot, but it saved him. Supposedly, Washington insists that ccw is unnecessary. For him, 5-shots was much more than enough, but I think that 10+ rounds (total) is prudent for civilians, particularly in places like Kansas or Baltimore.

[@davidgreve1081]

Im a fan of Ruger simply because i bought one back in the early 70s and loved it. It was called a Police Service-Six and it had a 4 inch barrel on it with fixed sights. Its just as much gun as yours is but mine can be field serviced with either a dime or an empty casing. When i got it, it was not for EDC . I would have needed a shoulder holster if i was going to do that. The thing i didnt like about it at the first, was the slender wood grips, so i had a pair of grips made from a piece of black walnut, and those took care of the problem. I have fairly large hands and they fit my hands a lot better than the originals. I bought a thumb break holster for it from Bianci leather in Temecula, California and i was in heaven! The new GP100 has all the features i would want already built into it. Ruger makes good guns. Mine was a .357 caliber and a great shooter! With a little practice, i could get it from my holster pretty fast, and yes it was a hand cannon! Built tougher than a Sherman Tank, it took every hot load i put through it without blinking an eye. It was very accurate and in my own opinion, one of the best guns out there! If yours didnt have a side plate on it and could be field stripped like my Ruger, youd have a really good revolver. Still do. I cant nit-pick S&W at all. They are as good as a Ruger.

[@markallen4001]

My nightstand gun is a Ruger speed-six with 125 gr Hornady hollow points.Super reliable and more durable than the 66. Not as pretty ,but who cares.

[@DrTramp-uu1hh]

I like your reviews and commentaries. I'm 70 years old and started shooting when I was 5. My opinion is that to really be a competent firearm owner and shooter you have to become familiar with all types of firearms; handguns, rifles, and shotguns. You'll end up with personal favorites, we all do, but there's less likelihood that you'll become a gun snob. You'll also realize that when it comes to shooting, ammo capacity and caliber are less important than accuracy. No matter how many bullets you might have and how big they may be your first shot is still the most important, and sometimes the only one you get. I have and shoot both auto loader and revolver handguns. My favorite carry revolver is a K frame 38spl police trade in S&W model 10-10 with a +P barrel. My favorite carry auto loader is a 45acp police trade in S&W 4566. Both are SA/DA. Two of my favorite handguns for the range and house are my 9mm Ruger P89DC and 45acp 1917 Colt service revolver. Again both are SA/DA. One of my all time favorite handguns though is a 22 caliber S&W field model 422 that I bought new when they came out in the 80s. It holds 12 rounds of 22lr and I can place all 12 rounds in a chest size group at 20 yards in about 2 seconds. The closer the target the smaller the group.

[@LarryLunchbox]

I love the S&W air weight for concealed carry…lightweight, no hammer pocket that collects crap or moving part and potent 38 spl. ammo

[@rolandbujeiro42]

It's refreshing to see you revisiting older videos and updating your opinions. What most people fail to realize is that as we get older and gain more experience, our views become more fluid. What's good and functional at one point in time may not be so further down the road. I hope you revisit more of your past segments and offer new views and see if your opinion has changed.

[@Kolibrito_art]

Ive enjoyed your videos for years. No nonsense, well informed and entertaining.

[@adamchurvis1]

I built a beautiful custom Model 19 when I was, ironically, 19 (40 years ago), and I still have it. It was the carbon steel version forerunner of the Model 66, and oh, DAMN this is one fine weapon! Same three-inch barrel, too. I sculpted and polished the wide target trigger, bobbed the hammer and sculpted it into what I call a "Bird's Head" hammer, nice and smooth with nothing to grab on the draw, and I "melted" the edges of the thumb catch. It's double-action only, due to the bobbed hammer, and it stages so nicely you'd never miss single-action at all. I just now went to the vault to pet it again. "Nice kitty... Sweet kitty... Daddy LOVE kitty! Kitty love daddy? Of course you do..."

[@adamchurvis1]

Y'all want some pictures?

[@franko3227]

I'm old cop from the 80's, carried a S+W model 10 for 20 yrs learning double action shooting from day one but cocked back the hammer for long shots(50yds)so would never cut off the hamer spur.Today I carry two S+W model 442,great video

[@jayneubauer3401]

I love this video. Adjusting in the face of new information is important. I bought a S&W 66 2 1/2" new in 1987 and still own it! I have thousands of rounds through it, and taught my wife to shoot using it. As a former police firearms instructor I have found, like you mentioned, that if you can competently shoot a revolver you have fewer issues with trigger control in a semi. Interestingly, when I went through the police academy in 1992, my department was one of the few left in the state that still used revolvers (S&W Model 65, 4"), and ALL the top shooters were revolvers.

[@garymcintyre2802]

Chris Baker, I tend to view quite a few firearms videos. In my opinion, your knowledge, presentation, and production is certainly among the best. Nice job and much appreciated.

[@TR-hf1nm]

Love my 66, looked all over for it and will never let it go.

[@someonesdad5083]

What’s un American is you having to defend yourself of your opinion!! Let the cry baby’s cry!

[@40sw28]

Agree!!

[@bho-lj1jk]

Seriously, imma blue collar boomer ruger guy, but in the original video the way he opines and intones “the. best. revolver. in the world. Who wants to even argue.

[@robtheold617]

I have no idea what you are trying to say. Please use the Queen's English next time. How did you ever get 6 thumbs up? Are they the cry baby's cry or are you trying to defend yourself of your opinion? Unbelievable.

[@Mk18mitch]

Totally agree

[@TB-im1ci]

@@robtheold617 we don't use the queens english sorry

[@SteveWhiteDallas]

There's a better way to state that. I have a friend; a brother who walked up to me one evening and said "I heard something about you today. I heard you're not the best." I just looked at him, and he added "I heard something else too. I heard there's none better." "None better" is as good as it gets. However, I have a GP 100 .357 mag. It has a definite "click" stop that you can feel at the last point of pull before the hammer falls.

[@paulhook1097]

Having smaller hands, I've taken to the Model 60 since the late 70's (I believe - maybe early 80's). Anyway, it's been a great gun and if anything "bad" could be said about it, It's the 5 rounds, not 6. Good video. Thanks.

[@garykirkham]

I have a model 686 that I’ve owned since the 80s and I think it is the best revolver made. If I owned a model 66 instead, I’m sure I would feel the same way about it. Maybe we can just agree that S&W makes a damn fine revolver.

[@hedge313]

Own both, love them both. I would never sell either of them…great revolvers.

[@lrmgrl]

The model 66 is an icon in the world of handguns.

[@henrythinks]

The best gun in the world is the one you are comfortable with.

[@Dadlife911]

I understand where you are coming from but I’m pretty comfortable with my heritage arms single action 22lr... and that’s a long way from being the best gun. I say this only to say don’t limit yourself by only being “comfortable” with a sub-par gun

[@savagegrg382]

Then why did you watched this video

[@Sundry303]

Best comment I've seen in a long time

[@capnb0b578]

Guns are meant to be comforting not comfortable

[@Sundry303]

@@capnb0b578 I believe it should be both

[@williamculnon3605]

Years ago my favorite revolver was a Smith & Wesson Model 66. I carried it, daily for years, The only problem we had ,with them, was full power 357 ammo was to hot for them and cut a channel near the forcing cone so we carried 38 Plus P to eliminate this problem. We then we transitioned to a Sig Sauer semi auto and revolvers passed into history, at least for me, Lately I have a revived interest in carrying a revolver. I decided to purchase a revolver and I looked first at the Smith & Wesson. I was not aware and i was shocked at the internal lock Smith & Wesson has placed on their revolvers. The gun shop owner called the lock a Hillary Hole. What ever you want to call it I don't like it at all. I purchased a Colt Revolver. I never had a hammer snag problem since i usually carried the revolver in a holster. We trained double action for close in shooting. We trained single action for distances out to 50 yards. I find the capability for both single and double action is of value in a revolver.

[@mini14head]

I dislike hammerless myself. I always cock the hammer as I draw. If rapid fire I DA the last 5 rds.

[@krashdude1]

Good informative video. I had a model 66 back when. I sold it though. So what I did was I had a gunsmith take my HK VP9 and change the trigger out so it would be 8.5 pounds and I only put 5 rounds in the magazine, plus one in the chamber, giving me the desired 6 rounds total.

[@philvogt7671]

I have a ruger sp101. By far my favorite carry piece. I shoot 125 grain 357mags in it. Houge after market grip.

[@caseyfryback8271]

phil vogt what else in in your rotation? I've been flirting with the idea of an SP101 for a while.

[@waynewagner6581]

I have a 3 inch model, I love the SP101

[@isaactjones]

I have the exact same setup. Wonderful weapon!

[@benm5913]

I want an sp101 match champion. A lot.

[@philvogt7671]

Casey F Ryback, I have a little LCR38 that I stuff in my pocket if I’m in a hurry. And I have a few semi autos... but believe it or not. My favorite semi auto to carry is my taurus g2c lol. Even over my m&p and my Glock. Go figure right right 🤷‍♂️

[@Mr45Bullitt]

Your channel is one of the most informative channels I've watched on you tube and I've watched a lot. Thanks for all you guys do.

[@ktr1024]

"More bullets is more better" I demand this be made into a Lucky Gunner t-shirt.

[@LuckyGunner]

lol okay, I'll look into that

[@robertscott2210]

Yes. Absolutely.

[@markanderson1088]

I’d buy that shirt

[@davidfischer67]

concealed carry revolver is the Smith and Wesson 649 stainless steel model 60 357 Magnum carried in the appendix position left for right draw and left for right draw. It is 5 shot but looking for s "one shot, one kill." training and purpose.

[@gonzosc1]

Ruger GP100, DA with hold detent within the trigger travel. most people don't even realize that feature is there. very little dry fire practice needed to fine tune your finger to use it. meaning, you can reliably pull the GP100 trigger and stop the hammer in the same position every time just before the break as you feel the tension easy up in the detent, then pull the break from the single action position.

[@craigbenz4835]

You didn't say it is so many words, but like you I agree that a 3" model 13 is the best. S&W should bring that back.

[@ChoseDeath]

Damn right they should. I'd be all over it.

[@eldesgraciado6690]

Agent Starling's sidearm.

[@b.griffin317]

Looked on GB, $1200 and $2000. smh, I understand why though.

[@squrtcap]

The damn lawyers is what keeps smith from bringing back the original 19 and 66. They did however surprise the world with the 640 Pro Series, no lock on the 640-1 frame. The best back up revolver on the market today.

[@robertbowen2100]

.357 mag vs 9 mm... hmmm.

[@michaelpage4199]

I carried a 66 2 1/2 in as a backup. I agree my most favorite revolver

[@craigbenz4835]

I was fortunate enough to shoot a friends' 2-1/2" model 19, and found it no more difficult to shoot than my 4" model 66.

[@buckshot4428]

Gosh, what was your primary weapon? I carried a 66 2 1/2 as my primary for over a decade. It's a heavy gun.

[@zakk4321able]

buck shot it had to be a Bazooka. Just kidding I primary carry a 19-8 2.5 inch set up very similar to the 66 in the video during winter and some summer months when I feel fancy. But I agree it’s not a light gun I’d back up carry that’s why god and smith and Wesson made scandium J framed

[@jees9179]

And what was your primary weapon? MAGNUM RESEARCH 45-70 GOVT.

[@Blazini1980]

Glockboys: *grabbing chest in pain* "What? Impossible! My Glock is the best revolver in the world!"

[@borkwoof696]

Lol

[@luisreynoso9445]

😭😭😭😂😂😂

[@jimmyweebshooter603]

LOL HAHAHAHAHA Oh, man. I love this one. Don't get me wrong. I own Glocks (19/21) but also own an S&W M36 for concealed. So, I really love your comment. It's kinda relate to me

[@sifer5913]

Smith 586 4 inch barrel owner along with a Glock 27.....I can't hit the side of a barn with the Glock 😂😂😂😂 now the revolver that thing is accurate with .38s and .357 the trigger heavy but will get better the more rounds I put thru it 150 rds so far

[@robertophillips6752]

Glock makes a revolver???

[@andrewclark3093]

This is the best website in my opinion. Get all my ammo from these guys. Never disappointed

[@BehindTheGoldenCurtain]

Any chance we can get a review on the Taurus 856 Defender? Its also a 3-inch, 6 shot, carry-sized revolver, which seems to be a category lacking in options.

[@paulpowell4871]

My wife and daughter have trouble racking a semi, I had them go with the revolver and that is the ticket.

[@2wheeleddemon999]

Have you tried the S&W EZ yet?

[@2driverpls652]

Paul Powell I am teaching my wife to shoot and it will start with my GP100

[@boileruphammerdown5455]

My wife and daughter also struggle with the slides on most firearms. They love revolvers, but I find them shooting in single action 100% of the time. I purchased a Shield EZ in .380 and it became their favorite firearm. They load the mags, rack the slide and shoot outstanding with it.

[@robertsalyers1351]

I took one of his gun classes in Memphis Tennessee...very cool Dude and a Great instructor. I would Highly recommend his classes

[@robertsalyers1351]

Tom Givens

[@dennisheadley4408]

Smith & Wesson K frames feel the best in my hands of any revolver. Often carry a model 65. But there are a lot of good choices out there. The best one, is the one that works best for you.

[@craigbenz4835]

In my hand nothing beats a S&W K frame.

[@OutsideTheTargetDemographic]

Model 65-1 local police trade in revolver was my second wheel gun and my preferred revolver carry. 4 inch bull barrel, scratched all to hell from decades in an officer's holster, still a beauty. 🇺🇸

[@andypanda4927]

to Dennis Headley: IMO best sidearm is having a reliable one when you really, really, need one. Like my .45 S&W, maybe (BEG!).

[@dallasblues74]

Agreed. My Model 19-3 is just so perfect in the hand.

[@beigesedan]

I don't understand getting offended by any of this. I did enjoy this format because it brought out more information for consideration. I enjoyed the revolver video the first time I watched it and this revisit did again, give me more to consider. Thanks.

[@johnputney2661]

When I retired as a Police Sergeant, I gave my daughter my model 66, since she was a sergeant of police as well. Never heard a complaint from her. Or another word. Retired, I now can make it to my mailbox and back with a Smith snub.

[@bloodgain]

"More bullets is more better." Not only is that a great quote, it should be the new Lucky Gunner slogan!

[@michaelshapiro1543]

T-shirt!

[@duck-n-cover477]

Bullets hitting point of aim is more better. Only bullets that strike the target actually meet the requirement. Up to you how many you choose to carry. As an armed civilian for defense...often I think I'm just fine with 6 shots of 357 for hiking or 38 +P generally...one maybe two to anchor...times 3!

[@johnthompson965]

Being able to hit accurately, at speed, is better than haveing a hi-cap bullet hose. After all. It REALLY is a case of ONLY hits on target counting. Haveing more ammo on hand might be nice? But haveing a gun that will put those rounds effectively on target AND those rounds being of an effective caliber/construction, is far more important.

[@bloodgain]

@karadayı _ 12 sinan I think some of you missed the point. Lucky Gunner sells ammo.

[@daveholden2711]

I really enjoy Lucky Gunner videos. You are SO scrupulous about where that barrel is pointing! Demonstrating good technique almost every (video) shot! You and Paul Harrell are the videos I watch to LEARN something. Hikock and the rest are for fun.

[@flamingosextet8649]

Hickok45 is especially good for gun history

[@TheMossbergg]

Sootch 00 is pretty good

[@dallasblues74]

You know you’re in a messed up world when you feel the need to walk back and clarify some statements because some other 2A-loving guys got triggered and had their feelings hurt. We’re supposed to NOT be the snowflakes... remember?

[@jerrystutler3511]

Having different opinions is not being a snowflake. Having safe zones and refusing to hear other opinions is what snowflake do.

[@toddtravis2596]

@@jerrystutler3511 but he didn't say differing opinions. He said triggered. Which is a snowflake tendency. Just my opinion.

[@dingfeldersmurfalot4560]

I'm was so offended by this remark I almost spit out my soy latte all over my tutu.

[@Hidinginthetreeline]

It’s a strange thing but some people can leave their ego at the home when it comes to the gun they like to carry.

[@GhostShura1984]

amen brother - rock flag and eagle

[@yopenzo]

It seems to me that the ergonomics of the naked vertical frame and open grip are a bad combination for the palm of the hand (between index finger and thumb). Ever any wound there after a few tens of .357 Mag?

[@fadedflage]

I am having trouble finding a reference within 30 secs, but there was a female competitive revolver shooter who carried a revolver and speed reloads regularly. She found herself in a self defense situation and she rapidly emptied her revolver and two speed clips into the attacker. The court agreed that she had defended her life and her actions were reasonable. So it has happened at least a couple times. Itd be like a BJJ black belt snapping some belligerent guys arm, it happens, but it happened because the perpetrator picked the wrong victim.

[@mattf1787]

Really appreciate update videos like this. Things always change, and it's great to be able to adapt to that.

[@narkfly]

Definitely like the update format - I appreciate seeing the finer points that you've updated your opinion about / changes you've made. Please make the revolver emergency reload video, would love to see your take. Thanks for your videos.

[@spingarn]

"Because there is no internal lock where the gun's soul leaks out"

[@mathewmcdonald3657]

I love that line. It’s brilliant.

[@byronmclean8323]

I have Ted Yost builds on a 13 and a 65. Can’t get better than those two.

[@333jarhead]

My grandfather and father made me learn to shoot double action. This has help me shoot any weapon better no matter how good or bad the trigger is . I’m 62 and carry a Hellcat so I don’t hate plastic. The Marines taught me to shoot what I can find and have ammo for so it comes in handy.

[@johnkirkish57]

I appreciate your thoughtfull and articulate approach in this video - as well as your humorous assides :)

[@oldcop18]

Just so happens my four inch M66 is my favorite revolver too. You’re right about shooting double action. I was involved in three on duty shootings w/my issued .38, all double action and all very fast paced. Also, you’re now aware of two cases of reloading a revolver, under fire w/a speedloader. I did it in a 1974 gunfight w/three armed robbery suspects. Mas Ayoob published an article about the event in a 2016 edition of American Handgunner.

[@FCV0511]

Glad you're still with us to share the story!

[@flaco5581]

I've seen you referring to these fights on several KZbin video comments sections. I think you said three fights and you had to finish one with a blackjack?

[@oldcop18]

@@flaco5581 Yes, b/c I ran out of ammo after 12 rounds & the suspect was advancing on another officer. It was dark and I was able to come up on his blind side very quickly to put him down.

[@flaco5581]

@@oldcop18 good on you sir.

[@oldcop18]

@@FCV0511 I responded as backup to two other officers who were trying to stop armed robbery suspects on a small parking lot in 1974. When I pulled onto the lot I saw one officer go down and the suspect was driving his car right at me. I floored my cruiser, hit him head on and bailed out shooting through his windshield. He came out through the passenger door low crawling toward a third cop, shooting at me and the other officer. I emptied my issued Colt DS (I was a detective assigned to the robbery squad) a second time and was out of ammo. The suspect continued to advance on the third officer, who was not shooting back b/c he was trying to reload from his dump pouch. It gave me a brief window to come up on the suspect’s blind side and put him down w/a blackjack, fight over. The officer who was shot recovered, we killed one suspect, wounded one other and the third surrendered on the scene. All this happened during city rush hour. A HS teacher was slightly wounded when one of the suspects shot him accidently.

[@wetrat4436]

Ok, I know I'll be burned at the stake for this but ... I'd love a similar series about the 1911 that recognizes its shortcomings but tries to get a medium-tier gun (Springfield, Colt) to be as competitive as it can be as a defensive gun in the modern age. My biggest motivation* for seeing something like this is because like it or not, it's still a popular handgun and a lot of people just don't know where to start to find accessible and easily digestible content on how to run one successfully. *TOTALLY NOT because I carry one and love it to death

[@zlaca9]

God I would kill for this. I don't carry a 1911 but I wish there was more options to carry. In my mind your first 9-10 shots matter more than your last 5. If you hit better with one then carry one. But yeah I'd love to see one

[@TheManFromGallifrey]

DO IT!!!

[@redstone5149]

@jeremy w...have you lost your damn mind? Get a 9mm. It’s superior in every way.

[@geometro9512]

There is nothing wrong with a 1911 as a carry gun. Besides the weight it is just as relevant and can be as reliable as a glock. I have a Springfield milspec that’s well over 20 years old and is as reliable as any of my glocks. I rarely Cary it because of the weight, but I trust it as much as any of my other semiautomatics

[@ixiairisborne1695]

As much as I'd love to see such a video, as well, people would descend on Lucky Gunner with torches and pitchforks if they were to criticize the 1911 like that. Make no mistake: it's a work of genius, looks nice, and makes a great target gun. However, the fact that it was one of the best handguns, if not the best, of its era is only due to the indisputable fact that all handguns back then had all the same drawbacks and design defects that the 1911 *still* has. Further, such a video will have to address the elephant in the room, when it comes to use of a 1911 as a modern defensive arm: that fail lever, and a carrier's reliance on it (unless they're doing Massad draw, which has its own problems). People will whine and bitch about how "awful" the trigger would become if the design were adapted to a double-action trigger system. People will still get offended when told that carrying cocked and locked without large amounts of practice thumbing that safety off on the draw is an excellent way to fail to defend yourself. Most of the rest of the drawbacks of the 1911 come from the feed angle of the magazine being designed with the intention of using the bullet's nose as a camming surface, and thus not really working that well if that nose isn't round.

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

The fact that so many people watched the original and also this one proves lots of folks, including me, love wheel guns. Don’t apologize dude!

[@mikeorick6898]

Two of our finest, young and fully trained, experienced in MMA and action shooting, armed with the latest high cap blasters were killed by an old man off his meds with an antique Webley revolver.

[@kjatexas3679]

I’ve got a sweet spot for a fine revolver, but usually carry a semi-auto.

[@jedeo299]

Love some revolver content! Keep it coming ! I carry a s&w 442 and think it’s a great defensive civilian ccw for the Everyman

[@hollow-point8690]

The original video is still one of my favorite videos you did. I loved seeing the whole transformation process from a stock S&W to a efficient carry revolver.

[@timrussell1559]

Love the Ruger SP-101 for e.d.c but hated the factory trigger. Double action pull was ridiculously stiff and gritty as well. Luckily these guns are about as easy to tear down and improve as any revolver ever made. I changed out the hammer and trigger springs, polished all the internals and shimmed the hammer and trigger pins to eliminate side play. I did it all myself and the total cost for the parts was around 25 dollars. This gun is now butter smooth and is as good or better than any high end S&W revolver i've ever shot. So far the SP-101 is my all time favorite

[@duranbailiff5337]

I am a Smith & Wesson fan as well, and have really liked the triggers that mine came with.

[@MrVara411]

Thank you for the simple intro graphic that doesn't have jarring gunshots or heavy metal. Great channel too!

[@harley45acp]

No, young guys, sometimes you need an emergency reload due to ammo failure, so you reload early. Also, you get to cover, you shot 5 times before, you do an emergency reload to fill your gun before re-engaging, and this does happen on the streets as a cop, talking from personal experience.

[@josephthomas439]

Correct, that's called a " tactical reload "

[@uAintliveifudontthiz]

You can make $10,000 if you can prove you did a tactical reload and had to use those mags in a gun fight.

[@toddwebb7521]

The best pistol is the one you have with you when you need it.

[@DarklordTsuki]

@Hopeless Other factors come into play than just "I want this gun"

[@60viking]

True that.

[@tedhernandez2394]

You got that right. And the best firearm if a pistol isn't available is the good ole' shotgun. At least for home defense. As I am a fervent supporter of firearms in the home.

[@Osprey1994]

That you can shoot accurately*

[@Osprey1994]

@Matt KissMyassSocialist Most cheap firearms aren't from companies I am willing to spend money with.

[@papatorr3669]

I had a Ruger SS Speed Six 2.75" barrel as my car gun for a couple decades. I ended up parting ways with it and the wife. I still miss that faithful Speed Six...

[@mauidoug1320]

I have a S&W 60-15 357 Mag w/3" bbl. I traded the custom shop cocobolo grips for Pachmeyer rubber ones to better manage recoil. I'm now bedridden w/ a severe lumbar problem and that is my go to "house" gun. I came of age shooting "bullseye" w/ a local police chief in IL. I own a Glock 26, sold my G-19 as not needed and love the feel of my 60-15 shooting +P 38 125 gr hollow-points. I've also shot 357 125 gr hollow-points through it but my groups opened slightly.

[@artharrison294]

Good article. My choice of od carry for 10 years 77-87 was the Model 66 with 2 1/2 inch barrel. Great gun which is carried with absolute confidence. Thousand of rounds fired and never a misfire. The .357 mag is very respectable even from the short barrel.

[@jakeallen4191]

I carry a spare magazine on my EDC autoloader not because I think I'll need more rounds, but because the magazine is probably the most common cause of a malfunction in the autoloaders I carry. It's more of a mitigation to the more probable stoppage than full mag dump. Otherwise I really agree with what he's got to say about reloads and capacity.

[@baird329]

I carry a revolver every day. Then again I'm a lefty in my mid 40's. I'm more comfortable with the revolver because in 1994 when I bought my first revolver there were no budget friendly ambidextrous semi autos around that I knew of. I have 10s of thousands of round through revolvers now and am very comfortable with the format. I guess I'm just to cheap to buy several thousand dollars worth of ammo and a couple semi autos to wear out and get as comfortable with a semi auto platform. I tend to think of any bombastic statement as this is the best as a hard line opinion. I seldom take offense when someone has a concrete opinion, because I think they are healthy as long as the person has put in the time to form it instead of parroting some article or KZbin blogger. That's my 1 1/2 cents worth.

[@sjrp]

Have had a Sig p226 since the mid 90’s and put thousands of rounds through it and shoots better today than when I first bought it since I changed the sights. Never a malfunction or failure or a failure to feed, and fits in the hand like a glove with 15 round mag since I left that hellhole of NY.

[@rchiribogar]

My daddy always said "revolvers don't jam.." My favorite is an old model 10 with a 4 inch barrel.

[@samsaasen4922]

I just got a performance center blued model 13, 3 inch barrel, magna ported, with a bobbed hammer. Friggen love it!

[@1nfamyX]

Lmao Chris youve come a long way in making videos but you do a very good job of covering the all info in a swift, concise way, & i love how down to earth this is addressing inaccuracies of the earlier vids

[@helloshklosh4111]

I just want you to know I loved your video about the best revolver in the world. It was one of my favorite videos by you. It was a journey you shared and I for one enjoyed the trip.

[@GaudyButtons]

Like the format and like the ability of someone to go back and revisit something when their knowledge base has changed. It helps us all!

[@fa-ajn9881]

What do you think of the 2.5in Colt Python Classic for CCW?

[@rfhundley]

I really appreciate when people can take in new information and adjust their opinions, without becoming defensive. Good going.

[@rickgarbarini2221]

I love my model 19 made in 1969 nickle 4 inch barrel still looks new and shoots great!

[@logicplague]

The "Unamerican" thing was a perfectly fine joke, anyone with sense took it as so. Ignore people who get butthurt over such things, it's what we should have been doing all along.

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

It's an IQ test.

[@MWard-hl6gg]

You cannot go wrong with a revolver. A good revolver. Great vid

[@wendellcone7640]

Who would complain about constant improvement? Well Done!

[@frankf7858]

Stop Apologising your videos are spot on you have your own views I find it interesting and I learn something on everyone here videos I watch carry on Sir.

[@timgomer7195]

Ruger is my favorite, I have 3 Ruger .357 wheel guns and love all of them.

[@willford9205]

SP101 RUGER is hard to beat, I have two. I ALSO own a COLT PYTHON which is DAMN HARD TO BEAT.(357'S) AS IS a RUGER 3.5", 45 COLT TALO Vaquero.....BUT I carry a LWT COLT COMMANDER (ENHANCED) 45 ACP as EDC.

[@johnwhitworth9074]

Ruger LCR revolver is best concealed carry

[@chrisb7528]

I have a Ruger LCRx .327 Magnum and I love it, also love being able to shoot single action in a pinch.

[@bryonslatten3147]

@plain truth when S&W stops putting those stupid trigger locks on their revolvers.

[@bryanbaker5942]

I’d feel very well armed with the Model 66, Ruger Security 6, and a Ruger GP100. Those would be my top 3. Colt Python my honorable mention.

[@joeblow4566]

I'm a big fan of the over-engineered security 6 I like your choices Security Six in 357 Magnum 4 or 6 inch barrel either one will do in a pinch

[@apuzyr]

A “second gun”. Aka: NY Reload

[@MSWSB]

Your original opening video statement was “This is my Smith and Wesson Model 66…” anything you say after that has already been qualified by this gun’s unique status as “MY”.

[@wooddawg4868]

I was a cop for 31 years and went through the academy with a model 65. From there I bought a 686 and a 640 5 shot for back up, off duty I carried a 2.5 inch model 66 . As automatics came about I still kept it simple with a Glock 17 and Glock 21 and I still carried my model 65 or or 640 5 shot as back up. Now retired I often carry my model 65 or 66 and my Glock 43x as back up, I only use 357 magnum in my guns for obvious reasons. I agree double action is all I do especially after switching to a Glock my last 9 years as a cop.

[@InGratitudeIam]

I personally think that the 3" K Frame S&W is tough to beat in the concealed carry/personal defense role, as far as revolvers are concerned. My EDC is a G26 with a 12 round PMAG. My 3" guns have gone way too high up in value to be used for EDC and they cannot be replaced. They're not made anymore. With my Glocks, I don't care if they get kicked across the concrete or asphalt. I don't care if they get held as evidence for years and I don't care if they get "lost" while being held as evidence. If that happened with my old S&W 3" guns, I'd be crying myself to sleep for years to come.

[@hectorching3666]

I second that opinion love my 3" S&W revolvers,also got a model 19 357 and a model 10 love those k frames.

[@jordanaraujo2579]

Lol

[@elianas7066]

"I know revolver reloads have been the topic of some internet drama recently." Smooth dodge.

[@timmytwodogs]

I own both revolvers and semi-autos and I enjoy shooting all of them. My favorite handgun by far is my 4 inch 629. Now by way of introduction, I was a LEO for 22 years and carried what was issued to me. I was issued S&W model 10's, 5946 Smiths, and eventually a Glock 22. All of these were perfectly fine service pistols and served me well. Revolvers ruled the roost for lawmen for over 100 years and it wasn't until the 1980's that semi-autos, such as the Beretta 92 series became relevant. No less of a man than Bill Jordan championed the development of the model 19 and eventually the 66. Bill was a realist and a real shooter by any accounts and I reckon that it's real world problems that get real world results. Smith and Wesson have made some superb revolvers for decades and I, for one, am very pleased that they continue to do so. Cheers.

[@2bitmarketanarchist337]

I think it'd be fair to say shooting and carrying a revolver is a bit like driving a manual car or owning a mechanical wristwatch. Its no longer a purely utilitarian choice for the vast majority of people, but one often made by enthusiasts. It can be *practical enough*, and in a few narrow circumstances it may actually be a better one.

[@edbecka233]

Gotta love the Garand PING with the slow-mo brass ejection clip.