How a Revolver Works

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A 3D animation showing how a 2020 Colt Python revolver works. Cinema 4D was used to create each individual part, as well as animating everything. Rizom UV was used for UV unwrapping. Substance 3D Painter was used for all the texturing. Redshift renderer was used for final output of lighting and textures.
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Special thanks to Colter Brög for his help with reference material & working principles on the revolver! Check out his KZbin channel here: / @colterbrog
Chapters:
0:00 Sponsor
0:11 Intro
0:23 Ammunition Loading
0:55 Double-Action vs Single-Action
1:20 Double-Action Operation
2:32 Trigger Reset
2:48 Single-Action Operation
3:27 Ejection
3:51 Sponsor
4:11 Credits
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The other cowboy: "This town ain't big enough for the both of us-"

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Bro wasted his time and died

[@csm5040]

Wrong revolver

[@vilebasterd5729]

This isn't a cowboy gun

[@brigadelumbriga33987]

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

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

[@bikerdup]

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

[@mattrittman]

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

[@chadblechinger5746]

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

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

[@mattrittman]

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

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Nice job Matt!

[@mattrittman]

Thank you so much Jared!!

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

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

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

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0:36 i love how it rhymes

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

[@mattrittman]

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

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

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“Cowboys aren’t even that cool-“

[@ebillzhfx]

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

[@derekp2674]

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

[@ifell3]

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

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Someone's never taken an XD apart.

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

[@louisryan5815]

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

[@bertrandlewis4906]

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

[@ifell3]

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

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When the npc doesn’t say hello back in rdr2:

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Me showing the casheir my discount card 1:28

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

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

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

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

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

[@wr3nche5]

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

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

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Don't kill the last zombi-

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

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

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

[@mattrittman]

Thank you so much :)

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

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still too soon 😢

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[@DarkViperGaming]

He had a magnum, but both still revolvers I guess

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

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

[@ColterBrog]

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

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

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You are amazing Matt! Never stop animating!

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

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

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Your videos have definitely gotten a lot better!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Man what a detailed video! Super!

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

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

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

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

[@igg3937]

Revolvers are so simple, yet so beautifully complex.

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Amazing animation, like always!

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

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

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People when litteraly anyone posts anything.

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Haha! Love it :D

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Thanks for the tutorial!

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This is not a joke

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Outstanding work as always!

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

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

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

[@mr.trollman.]

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

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Another fantastic video!

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Good breakdown of the mechanics, & I learned a lot too!

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my favorite weapon in resident evil^^

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

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I was really waiting for this video! Thanks Matt!

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

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

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Alec Baldwin needs to watch this video....

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Thanks for the video Matt

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Please do more videos like this. This video just made my day.

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

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

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How original

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

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Absolutely stunning one of my favourite videos so far.

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Well done on your animation, top notch and precise explanation.

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Invaluable resource, exceptional quality, thank you so much

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an excellent video and source of reference of the Python anatomy. Much thanks.

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Please keep posting these!

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Please never stop making these videos

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

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Excellent video!

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

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Very Informative and simple, just what I needed.

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Quality Stuff as always 👍

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Another beautiful piece of work!

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Nice work on the animation!!

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Amazing video 📹 Thanks Matt!

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Glad you liked it!

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❤Love all your "how gun works" video its easy to understand in one video it make me know how semi-auto , full auto guns works👍

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Damn, revolvers are so complex. It's like the innards of a Chronograph watch

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Amazing animations like always!

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Thanks for the video!! Great video

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Amazing content! Absolutely love it!

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Awesome animation. I had no idea how complex a revolver was. Thank you.

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"Colt Python: the Rolls Royce of the .357 Magnum revolvers", someone said and was right. What a magnificent gun.

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

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

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Thanks man! Glad you noticed these little details :)

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what a fine piece of rendering

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Incredible graphics. Well done

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Your explainer videos are perfect, you are the of the best

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Very informative. Thank you.

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Bellissimo lavoro. Complimenti!

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The vídeo and the information it's so good bro, good job 👍

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Wow a revolver is alot more intriquete than i thought.

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A new great quality animation! Thank