NEVER DO THIS....Revolver Edition

Hey Everyone! Have had a lot of requests for some tips and tricks with the ole' revolver. Here's a few to get you started!! Let me know what you think!
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[@istiaqueahmedkhan8614]

Teachers like him should live 200 years just because they're too hard to find. How simply he explained everything. Love his work.

[@thigoror]

And he will! That is the magic of the internet. Not only that, but his knowledge and lessons will stay the exact same for as long as copies of the videos exist

[@JB-uk7mn]

legends never die

[@michellejohnson7887]

Thank you. These are things that I never thought about. Now I know how to properly handle my revolver.

[@cobra1995xx]

Unfortunately the magical internet is getting more and more anti gun... they dont want teachin or firearm anything ​@thigoror

[@JROB227]

JERRY, I've said it before and I'm going to say it again.... of all the videos you do, these are the ones I enjoy the most.... Just an " old guy" talking guns. Thank you.

[@markgoostree6334]

Right! He is the uncle we all wish we had giving us life lessons.

[@stevejesus6525]

Old guy? Who,s old?

[@ogstopper]

Just? JUST??

[@j.franklin21]

Check out Hickok 45

[@brillopad1392]

There was a time, back in the 60's when the Los Angeles Police Department asked the Hollywood studios to please stop having their movie and TV cops wrist flicking their revolver cylinders shut because the real cops were imitating them and ruining their guns.

[@TwoWeekCowboy]

I didn't know that. Interesting.

[@jheetman]

Funny how Jerry, the guy with the world record for a speed reload doesn't do that, and makes a video about why not to do it, can shoot faster and more efficiently than any of them without doing any of that. Hollyweird is all flash and flare, no logic or reason to any of it. It's a shame so many lemmings emulate what comes out of that literal hellhole.

[@microwave4928]

@@jheetman You’re right for the most part But calling police officers lemmings makes you look like an asshole

[@c.d.7742]

@@microwave4928 Calm down. I don't think he was singling out police officers, but rather meant everyone who does that stupid move. I have personally seen regular guys on the firing line flick their revolver shut with their wrist after doing a reload. There is little point in trying to tell them why they should not do it since most get all haughty about it. Over fifty years ago my father taught me how to properly handle a revolver using his 22lr Colt Officers Model Match. Still have the gun in excellent condition today.

[@mikesdname1]

Drag Net did it alllllllllllllllllllll the time. looks cool as heck!

[@brucebergstresser3973]

Been shooting revolvers for 55 years and you still taught me something more. Thanks for your years of learning, experience and teaching. I salute you, sir. 👌👉

[@jackgreenstalk777]

cheers to you for being humble enough to continue kearning 50+ years into the passion 🙏

[@joostdriesens3984]

I'm impressed by the fact that he takes his handling so serious that he physically can't demonstrate the wrong behaviour, not even once for demonstration purposes! You can see him starting the wrong movement but he can't finish it. He also mentions it once that he is so conditioned he won't do it once.. :-)

[@bbeen40]

I noticed that too.

[@brianmccarthy5557]

Make good habits a muscle memory.

[@leonardmoriarity7066]

Take Care of. Your guns they take care of you

[@GuitarmasterSK]

Jerry you're a national treasure.. Don't know if anyone told you that before, but I think you should know.

[@jakleo337]

If this was Japan the government would declare him a 'National Treasure'. Wait.....they don't allow guns in Japan.

[@macclark4112]

_ David _

[@justasalamangreatplayer6421]

Hickock is better in my opinion

[@GuitarmasterSK]

@@justasalamangreatplayer6421 Based on what? KZbin fame? Hickock is cool don't get me wrong, but he's nowhere near Jerrys skill, not to mention Jerrys accomplishments as a world class shooter/ competitor.

[@justasalamangreatplayer6421]

@@GuitarmasterSK I stand corrected

[@davehoward2791]

I’ve been following this gent since the 80’s and he is both a wealth of knowledge and an incredible competition shooter. He can work a revolver faster than most can run an autoloader. And after 50+ years of shooting experience I can honestly say he’s forgotten more about handgunning than most of us will ever know. 👍👍

[@ungabunga6735]

They had KZbin in the 80s?

[@linkfreeman1998]

@@ungabunga6735 ofc not bruh. That means hes already in the shows and whatnot back then.

[@erikcrouch7881]

​@@ungabunga6735Life existed before the internet, ya know.

[@Lyle_918]

1978 USAF instructed in some of these very same tips that have stuck with me (issue at that time was S&W model 15). Glock is okay but a revolver is like a friend that never fails ya.

[@mase7557]

I bought a S&W model 586 revolver when they came out. The first time I shot it using fresh .357 ammo the revolver seized up. The cylinder was not countersunk and the cases sat raised up just above the cylinder, unlike the cylinder of my model 19 . A couple of grains of gun powder did not burn and somehow ended up under the ejecting star. This caused the cylinder to seize. It just flat refused to turn at all. I had never experienced anything like that before.

[@super1million11]

I hear non gun people talking about revolvers like they are some unstoppable force cause they don't jam but what they don't realize is when a revolver does malfunction there is some form of actual issue that needs to be addressed with it and you have to figure out the malfunction where as with a semi-auto you usually just need to rack the slide @@mase7557

[@lindycorgey2743]

USAF Lackland AFB, TX in February 1982 at the Security Police Academy. We were issued S&W M15 Revolvers that were demilitarized. The cylinder chambers were filled with an epoxy type substance and the firing pin off the hammer. We were explicitly told not to do those things.

[@paulmartin1623]

I go way back in the Air Force AP's (1962). We used the model 15 back then, but they called it the combat masterpiece.

[@michaelenochs4033]

"doesnt sound like much till you do it 10, 20, 30, 40000 times" What a gangster lol 😂

[@Sheridantank]

michael enochs I’d love if he could make even an estimate of rounds he’s fired. 6 digits I’m sure. Probably millions. I’d probably put myself at 3k at 25 years old. What I would say is not a lot but some. Since before 10.

[@xenonram]

@@Sheridantank He has said between 2-3 million rounds.

[@joe125ful]

Training=Better shooter:)

[@richb.4374]

@@Sheridantank He shoots about 50,000 rounds per year and he's been shooting for decades. Has to be literally millions of rounds.

[@phillhuddleston9445]

@@Sheridantank He has estimated 2 million plus rounds fires so far in his life.

[@PS-rr2jt]

I didn’t realize the importance of opening the cylinder by pushing on the top. Thanks Jerry!

[@nerdiloo9863]

Yep, best dating advice ever 👍

[@landonor1]

That's funny because after watching this video I had to get one of my revolvers and see how I do it. I was pleased to find out that without knowing why, I have been doing it right all these years.

[@noneshere]

I bet Jerrys made plenty off that cowboy revolver.

[@edljnehan2811]

One of the things I like about Ruger is the push button cylinder release which makes it impossible to only partially engage the cylinder release. A nice feature I wish other revolver manufacturers used.😊

[@captainskippy6622]

I became a police officer in the early 1980s and we were still carrying revolvers. I won numerous pistol matches and still have that old revolver. But I never knew these tips. Thanks Jerry!

[@BigJackGameplays]

Basically: do whatever's the opposite of what TV/movies do.

[@FMHikari]

So if the movie points at someone, you point it at yourself?

[@fujimi715]

Movies and TV typically have very bad gun handling

[@professoreggplant9985]

@@FMHikari So you have heard the expression 'when you point at something, you have three fingers pointing back at you..' ie what got you in that situation to begin.. Yes you hit the nail on the head.

[@FMHikari]

@@professoreggplant9985 Thanks for explaining Mr.Eggpplant

[@perkelator9277]

@@FMHikari exactly

[@larrybomber83]

Being a mechanic many years ago, I would cringe when I saw someone load the cylinder and just flick their wrist to slam the cylinder shut. Not that anyone told me that, just the fact that if you know precision mechanical devices, that kind of stress will destroy anything. Thanks Jerry.

[@gabrielemagnabosco8926]

Repetitive small moves that look innocuous They destroy everything.

[@T4nkcommander]

I'm definitely convinced flicking it open does real damage, but I'm not convinced flicking it shut (at least on say, a Ruger) puts any more stress on it than a hand close would, especially if you are mindful about performing the flick. The force balance just doesn't seem to much - if any - different from a hand close to me, and I can't say as I've seen any failures from it over time. But I also haven't done it to my gun much and those I know don't shoot 20,000 rounds.

[@Vapourwear]

@@T4nkcommander Not until you crack a cylinder stop.

[@T4nkcommander]

@@Vapourwear I'm not saying while cylinder is spinning...there should be no additional force or torque on the crane and cylinder than doing it by hand. At least, via force diagrams.

[@globalautobahn1132]

The ONLY TIME you ever slam the cylinder closed is in an self defense situation. Where you need the ammo in the gun immediately. Apart from that DON’T

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

I learned to never hand a revolver to someone that doesn’t know these things the hard way. A trip to the gunsmith to fix a bent crane was necessary to put my early 686 right again.

[@maxgarza2062]

Jerry I'm a young man who isn't big on fire arms but im considering getting one since this world isnt as safe as it use to be and I wanna thank you for the huge tips and advice you've informed me on with these videos

[@billystink4611]

I know you weren’t talking to me, but just curious to know if you ever got one (a firearm)?

[@IsaiahINRI]

Don't answer Billy. Billy is a Fed

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

Did you ever decide to get a firearm? If so, do you likeIt?

[@dogbugler]

Wow Jerry, spot on as usuall. As a fellow old dude, I have been blessed to be shooting for 55 years. Started shooting at age 5. Started out with ye ole bolt action .22, then on to the Ruger .22, then here comes the model 10 S&W. Back in the 60's in the now commie state of California. Bless u Jerry and ur beautiful family. I am still learning, 55 years later. Get Some. Shalom

[@saccaed]

Doesn't sound like much until your relative inherits the gun and realizes that it needs rebuilding because someone has been flipping and spinning the cylinder shut. Ask me how I know...

[@mandodelorian4668]

"how do you know"?! :D

[@christopherch7307]

How do you know?

[@oldokieworkshop4460]

How do you know? (I just couldn't resist, I had to be a part of the fun)

[@01gtbdaily30]

Ignorance is this where we go to find out “how you know ?”

[@chrisgabbert658]

I know my dad trashed a Colt it needs a good gunsmith probably cost more to fix it then it’s worth

[@primeenforcer177]

Golden advice sir! I've owned my revolvers since childhood and they still are in mint condition. My father taught me how to maintain firearms with pride. It definitely helped in the Army as well. I still use my 44 mag Super Blackhawk and Super Redhawks without issues

[@dougrogers835]

I was 18 in 1974 when I bought my first revolver. Nobody taught me how to shoot it yet I never did any of these foolish handling maneuvers Jerry talks about. Maybe it was the mechanic in me, or I just wanted to be very careful and was a little intimidated. It was a K frame 357. I still have it and it is still like new.

[@sabianwatts8515]

Was it a S&W model 27?

[@dougrogers835]

@@sabianwatts8515 No K frame 13-2 357

[@chrispappas8447]

Dang, this guy is a legend! He’s got pocket lint with more experience than I’ll ever have!

[@JohnLloydScharf]

I think he has a better clothes washer than you.

[@searchBLOC941]

Although, he apparently stuffs the lint in his revolvers to save the strikers.

[@johncheek2207]

I'm an amature magician and back when I was getting back into it 1987 or so, we had a gentleman there who was in his 70's. The other old timers also in their 60's and 70's told me I was about 18 at the time. Said this guy has forgotten more than you nor I will ever know.

[@timpace9777]

As a recreational shooter 40+ years with time behind the counter in sales, I knew all this but never really thought about it in the way you just explained it. Thank you Jerry! 👉 Get Some!

[@Colbbee]

Jerry, my man, you are a national treasure, I always appreciate the straightforward no BS information. Absolutely one of the best gun channels on KZbin. Thanks!

[@Jimmy_Watt]

Firearms knowledge aside, what a wholesome, nice person.

[@photographyinflight4183]

He's a dying breed. God bless him.

[@harrisonmantooth3647]

Jerry is such a down to earth knowledgeable person, I could listen to him for hours on end. I wished I could sit in on a live audience show, if he had them. Thanks for sharing the tips on the revolver. I always glean from watching him.

[@lead_arrows2474]

I watched a guy flip his S&W 44 mag shut and the cylinder and crane fall completely off the gun it was great

[@Cheesusrice69222]

Probably did it 1000 times and that was the final straw 😄

[@tompiper9276]

Outstanding.... Wish I'd seen it. 😅

[@anthonysmith5321]

Flipped open my judge the wheel and arm fell off took me 8 hours to fix it

[@rebelray84]

😂

[@mattwalters6834]

@@jordandalton5279 at times, yes.

[@tonyv8925]

When I was an armorer for my employer, I would get revolvers that would have a sprung yoke because of the guys sling closing the cylinder. This usually meant a trip to the gunsmith for a replacement yoke. Good video, sir.

[@BB_46]

A foam ear plug works great between the hammer and frame for dry firing as well, I’ve been doing it for years with no problems. 👍

[@martenkrueger8647]

Thanks! Like foam plug idea!👋👋👋👋

[@mrr7870]

In the days of tactical this and tactical that, taking a Revolver shooter Master Class from Jerry would be an amazing breath of fresh air.

[@kcscustom9759]

It sure would!

[@Schizohandlers]

Boomer moment

[@Grandmaster-Kush]

Revolvers are more fun, I shoot not for defense or to navigate a dangerous situations but for my own enjoyment, and the largest enjoyment comes from revolvers! In my country there are very few armed crimes compared to stabbings and beating so better off practicting judo/boxing/mma/Sanda etc then going to the range here for personal defense. Plus i'm tired of the boring tactical pimped out semi automatics

[@jackgreenstalk777]

@@Grandmaster-Kush you might also enjoy pump action shotguns 😁 cant help but have fun shooting them

[@yobrodontshoot1130]

@@Grandmaster-Kush My Pa worked as an instructor and felt it was very important to teach me how to use a revolver, including the 2 round “tactical reload” as well as semi-automatics. He also didn’t like having lights and sights on his guns. He preferred very compact pistols (trained on the PPK due to being stationed in Germany) If I was stuck in a desert island or a farm for any amount of time, I’d take a Smith and Wesson six-shooter over a semi any day.

[@sfertonoc]

Amazing. the guys is fast but not a brute, he is smooth above all and takes care of things the whole way. Greedy society should learn from such gentlemanliness.

[@mikeweathersby7060]

A gentleman who can shoot you with a revolver 10-12 times in about 5 seconds... with a revolver reload half way through. He is amazingly fast... and accurate.

[@RLKmedic0315]

"Slow is smooth and smooth is fast." Jerry is the living embodiment of this phrase.

[@b.a.lineman7582]

Clearly late to this party but did see the veins in his forearms??? Would probably be a love/hate experience shaking that guys hand

[@indiathylane2158]

Thanks for the lessons. Think I first read your columns from the late 70's? I knew not to close the cylinder with a show wrist-flip. But not about carefully pushing the cylinder latch before the cylinder. You're still teaching people.

[@ClarenceCochran-ne7du]

Same thing, been shooting revolvers for nearly 50 years, and though I knew most of this, but still learned a thing or two. Thanks Jerry.

[@johndough7160]

My god this dude just saved me from being green. I never knew this and am guilty of all the bad habits he just displayed. Shit. Thanks Jerry. NOW I know. ...lol...

[@oldokieworkshop4460]

No shame in it, you don't know if you don't know? There are always more things to learn and it is a fool that thinks he knows it all (and a potentially dangerous fool at that)

[@opwave79]

No worries. I did that slam the cylinder shut thing too. Insert facepalm here lol.

[@212kody212]

You're definitely not alone!

[@saintpirate]

If you do not shoot every day thousands of rounds it does not matter if you slam it or use it like you want. It will last you as long as you live and probably last your great grandchildren unless one of them is a gun enthusiast then they will need to see this video .

[@saintpirate]

dont worry as long as you do not shoot 2000 rounds a day. Just load as fast as you can in a life threatening situation and do all the things he said don't do if it makes you move faster. You can always buy a new gun or have the one you used worked on to become better but at least you may be alive.

[@malcolmstarling5139]

Wheel Guns Rule As a young correctional officer back in the mid to late 70s we were trained on the S&W model 14 as our escort and patrol and escape weapon Still today my primary weapon is still a S&W 686....

[@mattbrown5511]

Love my 686. Donald trump doesn't have the money for me to give it up. Around 13,000 rounds later, I know that revolver almost as well as I know my wife.

[@sifer5913]

I have a friend with the 686 and that is a sweet gun......I have a 586 and never abuse it

[@mattbrown5511]

@@sifer5913 Nothing bad with a blued S&W, I just happened to get my 686 at the same price as the 586. 4 inch barrel is a nice medium between carrying and accuracy in my opinion. Enjoy your hog leg.

[@jackmunch6978]

I’ve got the 686 plus. I love the lucky 7th shot.

[@ryancain4117]

My 686+ is amazing

[@darylcheshire1618]

I was a member of a pistol club in a suburb of Melbourne and I has a S&W Model 66. I was refilling my own ammo and one day at the range the firearm went click and didn’t fire. So I attempted to rotate the cylinder and it didn’t move. It turned out I didn’t put any powder in a cartridge and the primer ejected the projectile which only partially exited the cylinder jamming it. I was very lucky this happened as I was told it usually clears the cylinder jamming in the barrel and allowing the next chamber to be rotated. Firing it would have ruptured the barrel and my right hand. There was a resident gunsmith there who put a dowel down the barrel and hammered the projectile back into the cylinder and freeing up the pistol. The lesson here is to always investigate every misfire. I had believed it to be a dud where the primer doesn’t fire and I could then chamber another round.

[@royjohnson465]

Daryl ~That is similarly how Brandon Lee (Bruce Lee's son) was killed on a movie film set. It's called a "Squib Load", a cartridge with a primer and bullet but no powder was fired out of a Smith & Wesson Model 629 .44 Magnum revolver. The bullet got stuck (lodged) in the barrel and no one noticed. Then the same revolver was loaded with 'blank rounds' then fired at Brandon killing him. The powder charge from the 'blank round' propelled out the stuck bullet and it hit Brandon. A very rare occurrence but a true story. Look it up yourself and read about it. ~You are either from Melbourne, Australia 'or' Melbourne, Florida? hehe!

[@darylcheshire1618]

@@royjohnson465 Australia

[@royjohnson465]

@@darylcheshire1618 ~Okay thanks. I am in North America. When I was in Melbourne on holidays I phoned a fellow in Bendigo and he said to take the "trine" to get there. I asked the person who I was with, what's a "trine"?, I got back on the phone, oh you mean take the "train".! Also a "river" is a "riva" in Australia for some odd reason?

[@darylcheshire1618]

@@royjohnson465 Yeah-nah. On the trine I hear announcements from “the Control Centa”. Our capital is Canbra. many others I can’t recall right now.

[@robertmaybeth3434]

Mr Miculek great video, as always. The thing I see a lot of people do though, that I have a tip of my own is about cleaning a revolver. Because over and over again, you see people making this same mistake: they jam the cleaning brush through the barrel, then when the brush breaks through, they allowthe tip of it to slam into the gun's inner frame. The harm from doing this is obvious enough: that brush is not doing the gun any good by bashing the inside frame over and over! I have no doubt that plenty of revolvers, otherwise maintained flawlessly, are covered in dents and gouges on the inside frame because of doing this. All that needs to be done is to protect that area with a rag or a small piece of wood while cleaning. This way the cleaning rod tip smacks into that instead of your gun's frame. Yet I can watch any number of "cleaning" videos and see them doing this over and over again!

[@jhutch1470]

Thanks for posting Jerry. I was taught this years ago. I have a 115 year old Smith revolver and tell everyone that ever shoots it all of these tips

[@hippiehippo9030]

If i owned a gun that was 115 years old, no one is gonna shoot it.

[@ethanhancock7043]

Jerry theres no danger that ill ever shoot a revolver that fast.

[@bugbear323]

never say ever

[@phillhuddleston9445]

That applies to just about everyone but Jerry.

[@matthewsailors3153]

There's no danger I'll ever shoot one that much either lol

[@slappymcface5681]

I tried shooting as fast as Jerry yesterday but without aiming. I couldn’t even pull the trigger that fast while missing every shot

[@mostly-harmless]

"when you shoot 10,000 or 20,000 rounds" ...

[@robertprewitt776]

We can always turn to Jerry to teach us how to properly/safely use firearms. Thanks for sharing what you've learned Jerry👍

[@jasonh8043]

Mr M. THANK YOU for this and all your videos. A WORLD CLASS expert sharing his or her knowledge freely is PRICELESS !! I've been shooting for 40+ years and still learn a great deal by watching experts like you. You and yours be well. Be safe. God bless.

[@silverrider918]

When Jerry drops a knowledge video, I have to click on it.

[@spartan3244]

the man has forgotten more about guns and shooting than we can ever hope to even learn

[@saltytraveller]

He is literally a master

[@diverbob8]

Absolutely.....Every Time!

[@gofgal]

Amen

[@gizmocarr3093]

Finally someone explaining the most common reasons revolvers go out of tune. You can also damage the crane alignment by letting cylinder slam open repeatedly as well. There are lots of used guns for sale at reduced cost to the shooter. I would like to see you explain what to look for when buying both used revolvers and auto pistols. Many times there are ones not to buy for reasons not obvious to most shooters. There many things shooters fail to understand when handing firearms. Some are safety issues; many more are abusive practices causing short gun life. Shooters who want to shoot fast are often ones abusing firearms more often. Many are caused from shooting ammo to powerful for long gun life. This isn’t as obvious with rifles, shotguns and auto pistols however it still occurs. Most revolvers are the first to suffer from excessively powerful loads.

[@gunfisher4661]

Yes shooting hot loads in guns that were`nt made for it certainly will shorten the life of any gun.2nd most abusive wear comes from novices showing novices their guns and all of a sudden every thing that can move on the gun get cycled a dozen times like some kind of world champion inspector is reviewing the gun.

[@vzhojh3845]

@@MattInIllinois good Lord! Good measure not to go out shooting with people like him. Stay safe.

[@BigDaddyCane777]

I was always taught to never spin the cylinder inside the frame like in westerns. It's good to know it's not just folklore.

[@misterexponential]

And don’t tack up wanted posters with the stock.

[@ctrlaltrepeat245]

Or spin the damn thing by the trigger guard or in general

[@RickyJr46]

Thanks from a new revolver owner!

[@MADXBLU]

Same here 👍

[@fenomeno71]

Watching Jerry for years and this is bar Far my favorite vid. With the title, many of us assumed the flip closed would be mentioned--but he starts with something really obscure and keeps going. I thought I handled my wheel with care and respect, but this went to the next level. I love the explanations instead of just preaching. I am sharing this with several good friends of mine.Thanks again Jerry! Love to hear your thoughts on wadcutters and other revolver options

[@ou812also5]

You bring up interesting and VERY VALID points. Some revolver brands offer different cylinder rotation directions, that change things up with the cylinder stops. I just tell my customers "Open it gently and close it gently. Refrain from messing with the cylinder itself when doing either". I work on 800-1200 revolvers a year. I VERY rarely see one that is worn out, but I have seen plenty of ruined revolvers.

[@fleatactical7390]

I only own semis, but I'm considering getting my first revolver for fun. So I'm boning up on knowledge with Jerry!

[@LHollenback]

I always love polite informational videos like this. Thank you, Jerry, for continuing to help all experience levels of shooters improve.

[@ckextreme]

Thanks for acknowledging that spinnng and flipping the cylinder shut looks cool. 😁

[@BWGPEI]

Thank You! As a fan of the supposedly inferior Ruger revolvers, I knew some of what you showed and appreciate the refresher.

[@williamkaiser8067]

Having owned some of each, I think Rugers are considered a bit rougher than Smiths, but not inferior. More like the diamond in the rough, but not even all that rough.

[@careystuart]

If this man says anything about a revolver take it as gospel! Jerry is not only the greatest shot, he is loaded with PERSONALITY! Love Him!!!

[@kdknitro]

Im glad im just a normal revovler shooting 10000 round would be more than a life time of shooting for me.. Great tips for comp guys.

[@rb3046]

10000 rounds is not that much. 2 boxes of ammo is 100 rounds and if you are like me I shoot 4 to five boxes for each gun i take to the range. I use to go to the range twice a week. Now i might go once a month. But it adds up quick.

[@Sheridantank]

Get a accurate .22 revolver. You’ll go through ammo and to me it’s fun still.

[@Sheridantank]

Even any other smaller caliber revolver with cheaper higher capacity ammo

[@nesquick84]

@@Sheridantank Yeah Jerry even said that a .22 is the best way to practice. I've put thousands of rounds through my GP100 already in less than a year, but I've gotten so much better at handgun shooting

[@sifer5913]

I have 150 rounds thru my 686 since march but I also have a few other handguns and 2 AR's......I actually don't like taking my Smith out since I go to the range with ppl that are new to firearms and to prevent abuse....it's also my only revolver so I usually take a Ruger...glock.,or taurus

[@keithrickson8522]

Jerry: "You slam that chamber 40 thousand times and it'll really damage it." Me: ...Yeah I'll remember that in case I ever live forever.

[@draizwrm]

He's a competition shooter, most of us will never fire that many rounds in a life time, but still it's good to avoid bad gun handling habits

[@keithrickson8522]

@ahau oxlahun I shoot regularly. But like most people, I don't have the time or money to be a true professional at every hobby I have. Sometimes you just have to enjoy being average at most things in life.

[@stevenconley9527]

You might not live forever, but you could pass that gun on to your kids. My dad has a pistol from 1947 and it still works because he took proper care of it. Don't abuse your guns just because you might not use them forever.

[@gregb6469]

That 40,000 figure is for the high-end guns. If you have a less expensive revolver it may only take a few thousand abuses of it to damage it.

[@uberalias301]

@@keithrickson8522 I'm dirt poor but shooting is about the only thing I've enjoyed doing for years. If you're interested check out the cowboy fast draw association. They sell reloadable casings and wax bullets. I have no knowledge on reloading, it's just pushing a wax head into the front of the casing and setting a primer in the back. It's amazingly affordable. I believe everything they sell is chambered in 45 colt or 357 and I'd strongly recommend their cleaning gear. Hopefully this can help you get more trigger time and enjoyment from shooting.

[@PurrsPlace]

"And there I was - no gun." Ha ha ha! I love a fellow who can laugh at their own mistakes, especially when they are trying to make certain you and I don't repeat their mistake! Assistance appreciated, Mr. Miculek! =)

[@saucybaka4439]

Love listening to you share your knowledge Jerry !

[@ThePigKnight]

Me: Doesn’t own a gun. KZbin recommendations: How to care for your revolver. Me: Hmmm. Interesting.

[@Daniel-Weaver]

Buy two.

[@joelostrie]

pick one up and take a lesson

[@pjp967]

KZbin even reads your mind and saw that you are in the closet

[@williamdowden4494]

My friend you are truly missing out.

[@totallyfrozen]

Are you American? If so, you should seriously consider owning a gun. It’s your constitutionally protected right.

[@fchanMSI]

Thank you Jerry for these revolver tips.

[@ROSS4712]

Outstanding video and all great points I still teach when running revolvers. I was taught this way, "the right way", in the Texas Highway Patrol Academy in 1998 running the TXDPS Highway Patrolman 357's. We were switching from a 357 Mag, 45 ACP, 9mm department to the P226 in 357 Sig. However, we all still had to run two revolver qualifications and proficiency training before being allowed to start training on the 357 Sig's. The revolvers were still out in the field and a lot of older troopers were still carrying them so we had to go through the same training procedures, loading, reloading, clearances etc in case we had to use one. I'm still a big revolver fan and wouldn't count myself undergunned running one today. I greatly appreciate masters at their craft and trade like you sir and passing on this knowledge to myself and others. Everything you mentioned and discussed was the same things that were taught to 150+ cadets in my class. I'm glad someone was teaching it the right way back then. Now I know I was taught correctly.

[@jeffreydupreez3052]

WOW, and just as we thought, "oh we know everything about guns and revolves hey???"... One is never to old to learn something new. I should know. I'm into firearms for a long time now... Thank you very much for your time and posting of this video sir. Much respect. From Capetown down in South Africa....

[@GordonMck]

Well, I do like to continuously "Get Some!", so I guess I'll take your advice, Jerry.

[@-dirk-65]

I LOVE Smith & Wesson ACP revolver. I carried one in Desert Storm, with 6 round full moon clips. New subscriber.

[@TFreemanJohnson]

It’s always encouraging to hear a Genuine Pro confess to a blunder. Your humility does you credit, sir.

[@tinytim6743]

Good info, thanks. If I ever get to try out the new 38 I bought in January I'll try to remember these things. Still haven't found any reasonably priced ammo yet, but maybe someday

[@dmoney6005]

2:00 Wow Jerry you didn’t have to flex on me like that

[@billysmith5409]

Words to live by from a man who actually knows what he’s doing. Most of this probably applies to those who compete with revolvers but it would also apply to anyone who carries one for defensive purposes as well.

[@MMengelsa]

Great advise, will be sure to follow it from today onwards.

[@jamesslick4790]

All EXCELLENT advice, Especially for those who are just getting into revolvers! A helluva a lot revolver handling that I see has been influenced by TV/movies. For all of the benefit of the relative "simplicity" of the revolver ( in truth the "innards" of many semi-automatic pistols are in fact SIMPLER, mechanically!) A lot of shooters think they can meat-hand a revolver, Because....Cowboy movies? I guess? ANY gun, Semiauto or "manual" is a precision machine, It deserves to be treated as such! Any new shooter needs to learn these things BEFORE bad habits form! Great video!

[@veterandadtactical9556]

Great revolver tips! Guilty of some of the stressors myself. Good info for moving forward with my revolvers.

[@johnshields9110]

Great video for newbies and oldies both. I had to watch one of my friends swing slap one of my best S&W's revolvers before I could stop him (he had seen someone do it in a James Bond movie, I think). I asked him to think of my revolvers as swiss watches, not vise clamps, plus the whipping he'd get if he ever did such again. Guns are hierloom items when treated properly.

[@user-pj6ul6cn8h]

Just got me a 500 S&W Magnum. I'm glad I saw this. It's going to help me not destroy an expensive ass firearm, thank you!

[@damanifesto]

Old guys who know stuff. National treasure.

[@asahoura2798]

A most excellent video, good to see Jerry is still out there and active. I'd give good money for that tee shirt, and even more money for that background for my zoom meetings. God bless you, Jerry!

[@edgabel6814]

Having worked in TV, stage and film I can confirm that most people in the business don’t know what they’re doing. That said, thanks Jerry. I learned something new today.

[@brianmccarthy5557]

You mean I can't point a loaded gun at my crew and pull the trigger? I'm Alec Baldwin. I'm in charge here!! The gun went off by itself. Thank goodness I'm an important Hoolywood star and not a policewoman who accidently pulled her gun instead of her Taser. Because then I'd be in prison for at least 15 years.

[@andybreglia9431]

@edgabel6814: These are the same guys who think putting a silencer on a revolver will work in real life. The only time this would work is with a Russian revolver made as I recall by Nagant. The cylinder would move forward to close the cylinder gap. The end of the cartridge case would stick into the barrel closing the gap. You have to see the video to understand how this works.

[@kenesto]

Just got a new Smith & Wesson 629 .44 Magnum Revolver and with the cost for it I'm happy to get such valuable tips from one of the masters.It's sheer fire-power at the range and my next (second ) visit to the range with this beast is sighting it in for 25 yards.This roscoe epitomizes "Bang for the Buck"!

[@ezzz42]

Professional revolver shooter...lucky man!

[@ShootAUT]

They only bad thing about this video is that there're gonna be people who say you absolutely have to do this or you'll completely wreck the gun within a few hundred rounds.

[@makairo77]

Thank you, corrected some of my bad habits. I love my revolver want to make sure I take good care of it.

[@slipdagger2350]

I usually jam a bit of cigarette filter into the slot on the slide of my 1911 when I'm practicing dry fire. Many have laughed at that, but now I can say Jerry told me to do it.

[@gypsy8961]

It's amazing what can happen over time, a little at a time. A constant drip of water will bore a hole through stone after 30 years

[@bradalan7188]

I'd like to see a keyboard ninja tell Jerry he is wrong...lol

[@AlphaRebel]

@Daniel W hahaha I'm waiting for it!!

[@user-qu7jc8ht5q]

🤣🤣🤣

[@DerMeister821]

@Daniel W dang, beat me to it!

[@Outland9000]

_"Shooter ready?"_ *beep!*

[@bingus282]

Of course he is, I've slammed the R button a million times and nothing bad happened!

[@elwhastrummer]

Man, to be a fly on the wall when that guy is around. A veritable plethora of good information, and counsel.

[@frankpuncekar5051]

Common Sense, being humble and lifetime of learning, can’t “Google” that. Thank you and Bless you, from a very old rock/Metal head who loves simple science practical machines.🙏🤘🤘🤘

[@janderson3197]

I’d like to know more about his ammo inventory system, as displayed behind him....

[@ronalddavis]

i wonder what would happen if you pulled out that ammo box in the third row on the left

[@dundonrl]

That's only 2 days worth of ammunition..

[@robertstack2144]

Cabelas is ordering ammo from him

[@NeverMetTheGuy]

Another awesome video from The Legend himself.

[@johntaylor9381]

That’s a good tip about the cleaning patch for dry firing.

[@bigal7561]

Jerry I've not watched your channel for some time. Got Cancer 6 years ago and I was sort of busy with that, so I just got back to your channel. I hope everything is ok and I hope I can see some new shooting vids with you. Sorry for being away so long and thank you for all you do. I just ordered my new Ruger Vaquero 357 mag/38 and can't wait for it to come in

[@texas_stone_lets_go_brandon]

I only have 5 revolvers, and have maybe 2,000-3,000 rounds through them combined. I wouldn't say I abuse any of my guns, but after watching this, I might need to adjust the way I handle some of them. Thank you. Maybe do a video about things to never do with a semi auto hand gun. I use them way more!!

[@ericg1100]

Texas_stone_ Stone you have a recommendation of a double action drop cylinder .38 or higher cal revolver under $400 (preferably under $300) for a first timer?

[@CorePathway]

Only?!? 🤣🤣🤣 P.S. let’s go Brandon is disrespectful and disappointing coming from actual adults.

[@texas_stone_lets_go_brandon]

@@CorePathway 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Yes only, I have FAR more semi auto firearms. Keep in mind I have a wife and 6 children, half are adult children, and I have several firearms for them. So between 8 people, I don't think that's really all that many..... LET'S GO BRANDON!!!!

[@texas_stone_lets_go_brandon]

@@ericg1100 I just saw this. I really don't have any recommendations, I like my Dan Wessons, and my Rugger 454. I have a Rossi 38 snub nose, boot gun, snub noses aren't really a beginner gun though in my opinion. Rossi is an ok brand in general. I have a few 22's as well, more training firearms than anything though. Maybe start with a 22 revolver if you want to train in addition to a self defense firearm.

[@texas_stone_lets_go_brandon]

@@CorePathway ....oh, and I've picked up 2 more since I wrote this over a year ago, so I have 7 revolvers now 😁😁😁😁

[@DrBrunoDzogovic]

As my old man would put it: "Knives cut when you don't touch them, guns shoot when they're empty"

[@bully_hunter_4206]

Smart man

[@booya6437]

Huh

[@Fatelvis111]

Jerry is the coolest. He and 45 Hickok are like your favorite knowledge uncles! Lol And I thought I had a lot of bullets in my inventory! Wow!

[@trooperdgb9722]

Just found this... and very glad to have done so. Just got a 627 and am getting back into IPSC Revolver... don't want to beat that gun up any more than necessary...

[@beeamerica5024]

I bet you have some really good stories about handling fire arms over the years

[@captclyde7233]

"You should push the cylinder release long before adding pressure on the cylinder" ... To Jerry that "long before" is .06 of a second

[@mattbrown5511]

I'm not that quick, but still working on it.

[@redneckturtle771]

Legends say the release does it for him he doesn't even have to press it... he does it as a handicap for the others

[@mechanomics2649]

Time is relative. To someone like Jerry, .06 is a long time.

[@hobbz4921]

yeah well when you have the world speed record for dumping 12 rounds through a revolver then .06 of a second is a long time.

[@willryder2779]

His backdrop is a "visual aid" for "I know WTF I'm talking about!" Timeless classic! 😎😎

[@Bhuvan88233]

I have never shot a firearm but this Man information is rock solid As an Engineer I agree all his advices are logical

[@GeneralG1810]

OMFG those ammo shelves are sending my OCD into overdrive

[@ColdHawk]

Absolutely!! I wonder if he is like my old boss who had the messiest office anyone had ever seen. Stacks of paper several feet deep on the floor, on shelves, piled inside file drawers. A couple hundred times over 10 years I saw him say, “there was a really good article about that that was published in....” go straight to a messy, sloppy looking pile and pull out the exact article. I loved watching the expression of whoever he was talking to go from amusement at the eccentric condition of the office to slack jawed amazement as he pulled out reference after reference that had been in piles long enough for the paper to turn slightly brown-ish where it was exposed while sitting in the stack. LOL!! I can imagine Jerry being able to lay hands on whatever he wants from those shelves without really looking.

[@GeneralG1810]

@@ColdHawk lmfao yep I know the very guy you're talking about, it's mind boggling to watch

[@cnlbenmc]

I'm just jealous about How MUCH he has!

[@GeneralG1810]

@@cnlbenmc LOL right now it's probably worth more than his house

[@scotta9114]

Jealous of his Ammo collection. Bought some 9mm for 40 cents a round. Robbery- but most places here are near or at a dollar per round.

[@mkultra8244]

“Tv is horrible with gun handling” celebrities: Suddenly experts on firearms

[@stevenbobbybills]

Exactly what NOT to do, yup.

[@fastnbulbouss]

Don't blame the actors....talk to the directors, they're the ones making the film and deciding what they want to see in the final product.

[@terrybatman]

Keanu probably knows how to handle guns

[@stevenbobbybills]

@@fastnbulbouss both can be at fault on some occasions, like an actor or actress that cannot hold a handgun correctly being at fault but the director also being at fault for not correcting it.

[@stevenbobbybills]

@@terrybatman oh, Keanu Reeves is a great shooter.

[@markl2322]

I'm glad I stopped by. I DO have a tendency to push on the cylinder before I hit the release. I've noticed a nice, shiny groove developing right where you said. I'll have to slap myself on the back of the head somehow, and quit doing that.

[@SparksNZeros]

ive never owned a gun nor am i likely to because of the laws of my country, but this gentlemans voice is incredible, id love listening to him just tell stories.

[@Akhazmat907]

I have to show this to my buddy he is always flipping his wrist and smashing the cylinder closed after he loads. I've been telling him for years it's bad on your gun and he's had his gun worked on three times and still won't believe it.

[@---cr8nw]

Yeah, it's horrible for the gun. When the weight of the cylinder is swung, it creates a slight centrifugal force pulling the crane out of alignment with the proper notches in the frame. It's an easy way to bend the crane.

[@Akhazmat907]

@@---cr8nw you have a firm grasp of the obvious sir...... satire