Personal Protection: Double Action Revolvers Part One (Accuracy)

Paul tests the accuracy of double action revolvers with different ammo.
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[@Silvyatha]

I carry a revolver with me every day. I lost most of the use of my primary (left) hand in a factory accident. I have trained myself to shoot with my off (right) hand, and I can shoot pretty well. One thing I can’t do is rack the slide on an auto loader. I know they carry more rounds. I know they can be a thinner profile. I know. However, if I can’t clear a jam, or ready it after reloading, it is a paperweight. My revolver is reliable. It shoots where I want it to, and I can reload it with little difficulty. Plus, I just really like revolvers. All of the comparisons in the world are great, but sometimes physical challenges make all of the difference.

[@boomerisadog3899]

As with most things what gun you carry should be decided by what works for you. I don't know why some people are so concerned with what another man chooses to carry. Some people give me shit about carrying a Springfield xde in 9mm but I love that little pistol and it works for me.

[@Ryarios]

And every one of those are very valid reasons to carry a revolver.

[@KevinModerow]

@@boomerisadog3899 Love my XDE's

[@dd_ranchtexas4501]

Kevin Moderow: Make that three! Some people hate SA, but XDE is nice......

[@timsharkey1993]

You gotta carry what works for you. I carry a .38 snubby most of the time out of personal preference. I shoot them better so the confidence level is higher for me.

[@looloo6322]

4:14 "lets take a look" and he looks to his right. Does Paul Harrell know how funny and entertaining his dry humor is? This guy is pure gold.

[@uncleputz5792]

at night I whoop up a batch of popcorn and watch re-runs of Paul...he is so much fun to watch.

[@jamesechevarria5428]

😂

[@sophiescott143]

It's so much better than a jump cut, too.

[@smaugm842]

The best firearm channel on KZbin in my opinion.

[@JaronActual]

I'll be the judge... Yes it is!

[@Te0L0ser]

Firearm tester, yes Though I love a good Forgot Weapons and InRangeTV vid

[@JaronActual]

@@Te0L0ser It's not fair comparing Paul to Ian. That's like asking whether the PB or jelly is more important to the sandwich.

[@thatminimalistguy1755]

Jaron but PB is more important than jelly.

[@JaronActual]

@@thatminimalistguy1755

[@Mister_Belvidere]

I want a Paul Harrel shirt that says "it's like a ballistic tip".

[@stevenlein4772]

or "Just the tip only"

[@henryschmidt636]

@Chancellor Merkelisims no way! He is at his coolest when adorned in plaid slacks with matching white belt and shoes, while assuming a 50's fbi stance.

[@gofish2365]

"Written and Produced by Paul Harrel."

[@MarkMeadows90]

"You be the Judge"

[@IslandJoe45]

#metoo

[@OhioCruffler]

How fitting that when Paul Harrell picks up a revolver, all he hears is "Another one bites the dust".

[@christopherneelyakagoattmo6078]

I was wondering if he mentally does that little bounce/dance in his head, each time, as well. And also, Thanks Paul for getting a Queen song stuck in my head. "And another one down, another one down, another one bites the dust." Paul Harrell Rocks! [Makes Metal Devil Horn Hand Gesture like Ronnie James Dio.] en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sign_of_the_horns#Contemporary_use_by_musicians_and_fans

[@trevorpeters4358]

Paul walks warily down the street With the brim pulled way down low Ain't no sound but the sound of his feet, Machine guns ready to go.

[@ninaoswald2130]

I'm a little old lady with small hands, used to have a Glock 19 that beat my thumb joint black and blue every week at the range. I couldn't find a auto-loader that was small enough with enough punch to suit me. Gun #2 was a Ruger .38 special which I learned to hate over the years. Gun #3 is a Taurus Judge Ultra Lite, fits my hand well because of the grip (house gun, not suitable for edc, I'm too short. Just bought gun #4, a Ruger sp101.357 TALO, small and powerful and a blast to shoot, sold the .38 special to help pay the outrageous price tag. And a wheel gun is so much easier to clean. I'm happy

[@MM-gm2yk]

I have the same gun and love it. Yes it is a little $$$

[@stevee8318]

There are quite a few 9mm revolver options out there, if recoil is a concern.

[@ninaoswald2130]

@JustAintThatWay thanks for the morning chuckles.

[@ninaoswald2130]

@@stevee8318 Thank you for the comment and info. I shoot a Taurus .45 and a Rugur .357 2.25" so recoil is not a factor. Just fit/comfort for a small hand. Hope you have a good day.

[@salyerbrandon]

I love my Talo engraved SP101. Probably my favorite gun, and I have had many.

[@BanjoZZZ]

I hope that one day I can shoot well enough that changing ammo actual affects my shooting performance

[@cotyc6691]

No kidding. Or know enough to tell the difference.

[@benbarker8154]

Paul puts five rounds through the same hole from 70 yards away with a 2 inch barrel. I am lucky if I SEE the target from 70 yards away nevermind hit the dang thing.

[@cotyc6691]

The only time I tried open sights at 100 yards the per next to me ask where my shot went. I said I have no idea I see a blob down there. I had to ask the person with binoculars if I hit anything.

[@Predalien195]

I'd say it mostly depends on what you shoot and how frequently you shoot something. And more importantly if you use a particular load consistently. For example... I use a lot of .410 and .45 Colt as I have both a Taurus Raging Judge Magnum and Rossi Circuit Judge. You very quickly see the differences between Handgun loads in .410 offered from Federal compared to other Handgun loads from people like Remington, Winchester, and etc. Also with slugs, you see that Remington slugs like to pull to the left, Winchesters like to shoot a bit more to point of aim. Even with the buckshot loads, these things are quite noticeable. I also have a Springfield XDS-45 with a 4 inch barrel. It shoots about 4 inches low when using 230gr ammo. I've tried +P as well as various brands to see if there was a real difference in accuracy. It still shoots 4 inches low. However... I know this, so I compensate and aim high. THEN you start to see how certain brands like to either pull the left, right, or string high. Now, 185gr bullets by contrast drop only about 2 1/2 inches. This is at 7 yards mind you. So, sometimes yes... as Paul said some guns are going to have a more noticeable shift when changing ammo.

[@scareypete13]

I keep forgetting to put binoculars in my range bag.

[@hawkticus_history_corner]

When people ask me why I got a revolver the answer was simple. I like it. Its also pretty much idiot-proof and when I'm in a stressful situation thats great.

[@shelbyz1988]

Hawkticus' History Corner you can’t get a much simpler manual of arms. I started shooting with revolvers and I was taught pretty well from the start how to manage the trigger pull. I think if you can be proficient at a DA revolver, you’ve pretty much got a leg up on any trigger.

[@Razorbackoperator]

Revolver pluses: You can SEE it's loaded from across the room Never needs chambering or unchambering brings up a fresh round with each trigger pull No failure drill to learn and practice Can be carried in a pocket and fired from inside the pocket Can be used as a striking weapon and jammed into hard contact before firing, adding the expanding cartridges gasses to wound creation. No external safety Can be left loaded "forever" without worry about magazines Holds enough shots for any true, private citizen self defense situation Can fire any bullet profile no problem Cases do not kick out on the ground Can be reloaded pretty quick with a speed loader Insensitive to how it's held, doesn't need a strong grip to ensure cycling

[@pastorrobbiecarnes6306]

I turned captions on this video and it auto-generated ‘Applause’ after every gunshot.

[@junkersintutus4282]

Makes sense, Paul is a damn fine shot.

[@hotrodray6802]

Ok I'll bite. Viewing captions😨

[@onpsxmember]

Had the same on the 64 minutes .22lr round reliability video. Mostly from the echo after the shots.

[@PANICBLADE]

Really? Mine just says [Music] and the joke is still funny.

[@imageofchaos]

A 4th reason why someone may carry a revolver: They just like revolvers more! (that's me!)

[@waremergencypower6024]

Same reason I prefer the Mini-14 over the AR-15. _I_ think it looks cooler.

[@robhegstrom9996]

Nothing turns a lady on more with a man who's got a revolver in a drop leg holster strapped to an lbv88

[@tc96z1]

The “tedious” parts are some of the best.

[@LordFred69]

two most important reasons to own revolvers. 1. magnum loads 2. They're just cool as shit.

[@thedeathchimera]

1. Yee 2. Haw

[@woodrow1037]

Back when I was young and immortal, prior to retiring from law enforcement, I shot competitively. I won several PPC matches including a gold medal in the California Police Olympics using a 6" .38, SW Combat Masterpiece revolver. In the hands of a practiced individual a revolver has been a viable option for a very long time. Blessings brother

[@onpsxmember]

What Ammo was/is your preference?

[@kenjolly4767]

Paul, just want to say “Thank You!”

[@BigSam63]

Fun fact: "Another One Bites the Dust" is also the song that Paul's Alexa starts playing automatically when his home alarm goes off.

[@dr.floridamanphd]

I don’t know. I se him as being more of an Apple guy. Not sure why.

[@michaelanderson1859]

I was just picturing Paul in a Dirty Harry style movie shooting bad guys in time with "Another one bites the dust" shoot 6. Reload. Shoot 6 more . Repeat as neccessary.🤣

[@rickykeene908]

Is it time to wake up ? You be the judge

[@104thDIVTimberwolf]

This one loses some of its humor when you remember that Paul really was involved in a defensive shooting where the other guy took the Room Temperature Challenge.

[@matthewpaine6908]

Paul's alarm is "Another One Bites the Dust"

[@stevemiller7433]

A: I own autos and revolvers, and at the range, I really enjoy my revolvers. B: Can't wait for parts 2 and 3!

[@kenq49]

Long day at work, had a vet bill that was $400 higher than expected, came home the a/c went out, and was told my car needs a new engine....Paul Harrell posts a video and everything is made right

[@carterwongg6975]

ken Q Damn Thats Fucked Up Atleast You Looking At The Cup Half Full And Not Half Empty If You Get Me Keep Ya Head Up ✊🏾💯

[@lupusdeum3894]

Ouch! YAY

[@kyles280]

I hope the kid is ok!

[@abedanielspictures]

Mr. Harrel, you produce the only KZbin vids longer than 5 minutes that I can watch. Thank you sir.

[@smithn.wesson495]

Paul and double action revolvers?!!? Man...this is going to be AWESOME!!!!!!

[@104thDIVTimberwolf]

Paul and a (fill in the blank)?!!? Awesome guaranteed.

[@davidmiller6981]

Im 72 yrs young i learn something good every time i watch you wish youtube was around 50yrs ago

[@jeffdonner1912]

All of us old timers appreciate a good revolver video. Thanks Paul!

[@hillbillyjimbo1732]

Bought my wife a .38 revolver, came back to find some helpful hints to help her with shooting it. Thanks Paul, keeping you in our prayers!

[@dororo3118]

This is the third time in a row that iv randomly though "hey, Paul hasnt posted in I bit" or "wonder when Paul will upload". And within the hour I get a notification. Hell yeah

[@alexpenn7683]

DORORO same lol

[@alexpenn7683]

They call it synchronicity but maybe Paul’s just a wizard🤔 it is Paul Harrell🤯

[@dororo3118]

@@alexpenn7683 is he a wizard? You be the judge.

[@scruffy6151]

Yesterday i was thinking where's Paul's video.

[@guts3502]

Dude same lmao

[@rickriemer7521]

What I love most about these videos is that Paul is informative WITHOUT being condescending. A lot of us are coming to the shooting world later in life, didn't grow up hunting, shooting with Uncle Joe and Pop, or running through boot camp. You arrogant jerks whose training method derives from Parris Island DI washouts are useless -- you may be "right," but if you shut down your students' will to learn, what have they gained? As he points out, there are a lot of folks out there who need armed defensive skills but who, for whatever reason, have what they have -- belittling their options doesn't help them one damn bit. Paul is clear, concise, thoughtful in his methodology, and draws one into the lesson. 10 out of 10 even talking on topics I don't care about. Rock on, sir -- you are a blessing in the instructional shooting world.

[@l67swap1]

Im a simple guy.. I see a new paul video.. I click like before it even buffers ;)

[@independentomega2701]

I prefer to watch the video before I give my opinion of it, but you be the judge.

[@libertys_warrior3431]

Do you have that saved to paste or just enjoy typing it often? Just bustin ya buddy

[@livincincy4498]

Fingers crossed that we will see that scary 1970's Plaid Sport Coat make an appearance.

[@Jak_Nobody]

Nearly 30 minutes of Paul? Guess I'm tied up for a bit...

[@cliffordjrjohnson3383]

un related but, as an individual who is relatively new to firearms i have learned a great deal from your videos, i just wanted to say thanks for creating such great content

[@TechNWRO]

I was paid to carry a firearm for many years and started that journey when wheel-guns had about 90% +/- of the professional market. I ended the journey after being issued auto loaders for a lengthy period. Present day a wheel-gun is what you will find on my person. Why? I'm not running toward the fight anymore and statistically speaking the amount of rounds expended in a civilian encounter is not that many. More importantly I shoot wheel-guns really well and the manual of arms is second nature and smooth for me. I keep the old bones in motion by averaging about 100 rounds a week and that varies between rim fire and center fire shooting speed drills on bowling pins or steel. When it's nasty outside the dry-fire and timer drills commence in doors. More importantly I know what I will do in a hostile situation from experience and have no worries. Yes, I do have a warm spot for 1911's and do not shun auto-loaders as the alternative for others.

[@connman91]

My bedside gun is a GP100 for two reasons: 1. I have absolutely no doubt that it will work whenever I need it to. 2. If I miss every shot I can beat the person to death with it.

[@curlywurly70]

Check out this video before you bet your life on your GP100. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4K4dnt8lLaFhMU

[@Up_Nort]

And with some hot 125gr loads, youl at least give him some hearing damage. Rip your ears too tho

[@somethingtrulyhorrifying]

@@curlywurly70 Weren't you paying attention, he would skip to step 2 in that event...kidding. But honestly if that happens to you when you need it the most then it's probably just your time to go.

[@professorbuzzkill5700]

Kirk Williams you can’t possibly be suggesting that the GP100 cannot be trusted because of ONE failure can you?

[@kevinjohnson1139]

*Kirk Williams* It's better to trust a pistol because no auto-loader has ever failed.

[@craigsavarese8631]

Something entertaining and educational to unwind with after a day’s work. Thank you.

[@samue1991]

"So what did you do this weekend?" *replays Paul Harrell's intro music in my head* "I enjoyed myself"

[@henryschmidt636]

I love how Paul Harrell dry fires his revolvers pointed straight up in the air or at his side, finding no need to demonstrate the hand guns are empty. Fearlessly spitting in the face of the internet safety police who are all so afraid the non existent rounds are going to travel from Oregon through their monitors and place them in danger. The Philistine's, damn them all!

[@dr.floridamanphd]

He is, after all, what you would call a professional.

[@Legitpenguins99]

People on the internet treat everyone like they are a 5 year old that has never held a gun before

[@cephasmartin8593]

If he already knows it's empty why does he have to show us? Waste of time. Good grief, get a life.

[@mountainhobo]

@Caphas Martin -- If you agree with someone, why insult them? You missed the point.

[@rotwang2000]

They are less concerned about safety as being able to wag the accusing finger if "I told you so" when something does go wrong ...

[@mattygunn3852]

Paul is the best. Period. Best demonstrations. Best information. Extremely knowledgable. Again, Paul is the best!

[@JaronActual]

A 30 minute video? Paul, you spoil us.

[@PaEMT_FF9]

Miss you greatly, brother. Video was suggested to me today. Godspeed.

[@LAfatjoe]

If you have a dud , with a revolver no need to tap and rack, just pull the trigger one more time, time is of the essence

[@jbarbeau92]

LazerDog Laz you’re trolling right? He’s saying you only need to pull the trigger one more time to get to the next round, whereas the auto loader won’t have cycled on the dud so you’ll have to cycle it manually.

[@slowpokebr549]

@@jbarbeau92 don't feed the troll..........or the oblivious Vulcan?

[@nirfz]

With a hangfire this would mean it goes of while the chamber is off the barrel and is going to damage the gun and render it unable to work. When you rack out the hangfiring round of a selfloading pistol, it is out of the gun and the gun stays operable. (But i have to admit, i never had such a hangfire ever. Neither in a revolver nor in a pistol.)

[@christopherneelyakagoattmo6078]

@@nirfz Yeah hangfires are so unbelievably rare with modern, non-corrosive primers. Literally, not even 1 in a million. Probably 1 in a Billion. Even talking with hundreds of avid shooters over 40 years; I have not met anyone that has actually witnessed a hangfire in person. Including guys shooting cheap, old, and surplus ammo.

[@Last-Varangian]

@@christopherneelyakagoattmo6078 I had an actual hangfire ONCE, in the early 1990's. Happened in my 44 MAG Ruger Super B using some cheap ammo from a cheap ammo loader I bought at a gun show just for practice.. Never had, or seen, another one, ever. Never bought ammo from that particular cheap ammo loader, whose initials are the same as Alcoholics Anonymous, again, either. Inspection found about 1/4 or more high primers in the 200 rounds I had bought, some high enough to not even move past the loading gate once in the cylinder!

[@southernvoltage1288]

Revolver special, sounds like a good place to talk about .327 Federal Magnum. Hint hint nudge nudge..

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

Wink wink, say no moah! It's a Monty Python thing for anyone else reading this.

[@MongooseTacticool]

This video must've been several takes, because those 'hostage taker' targets just ran away when they saw Paul coming! 😁

[@scruffy6151]

Lol good one.

[@RU2AIM]

27:22 *I AM VINDICATED!* I've been using that grip most of my life and have been chided for it more often than I can recall. Thank you for that!

[@Lakikano]

Another benefit of revolvers is Magnum cartridges, which is why I chose a revolver for concealed carry. I'm not aware of any semi autos with comparable concealability to a 5 shot snub nose that are as powerful, reliable, and accurate.

[@The_Conspiracy_Analyst]

Plenty of options in .357 SIG and .440 Cor-Bon. But they aren't cheap!

[@lardomcfarty9866]

True. A semi auto as powerful as a .357 will be much bigger

[@timobrien2738]

Paul’s consistently no-BS, straight to the point presentation makes him my go-to resource for firearm knowledge on the internet. Thank you sir.

[@failuretofire2613]

Great video as always Paul! I'd love to see a Hollow point vs. Softpoint comparison in a future video.

[@ColinBarbaria]

Day three of my marathon. Love and Peace to Paul and his family. Still sad let us rejoice on his gifts to human kind 💪🏻💪🏻

[@MKEOD]

I use revolvers just because I prefer them. 🤷‍♂️

[@kevingooley9628]

And that's the only reason that matters. 👍

[@W1ldt1m]

Me too. They are just cool. I like to shoot what I think is cool so I shoot them more competently.

[@dr.floridamanphd]

I prefer revolvers because that wheel spins right round like a record, baby, right round, round, round.

[@holysmokeDC]

@@dr.floridamanphd but not on a S&W, goes the other way. Was weird at first, had to get use to that.

[@andymcgowan9819]

I use one for cc cause I am a klutz

[@johnnybigpotato2404]

Been watching you for years. You are a true Pro. You are one of the few people that can make me actually laugh out loud, even when it is unintended! :)

[@Bluelightning23]

Nobody says, trash that 32 Ford because it's antiquated. Revolvers are awesome.

[@dr.floridamanphd]

We say trash 32 Ford because it’s a Ford 😂

[@fordsrule35]

@@dr.floridamanphd 🙄

[@ghettomedic9971]

Why fix what isn't broke? I carry a S&W 640. I like it, and it fits my hand. Glocks don't feel right to me. 1911s do, but not very concealable. I enjoy shooting my revolvers more than my autos. I still like autos. I trust my 1911s implicitly.

[@cephasmartin8593]

Gee! My last handgun purchase was a Ruger Super Redhawk in 10mm with a 6.5 inch barrel. I love shooting it double action ... accurately. Muscle memory makes shooting it fast and accurate.

[@dr.floridamanphd]

fordsrule35, it’s a joke. I couldn’t give a shit what people drive.

[@theheadlessguitarist1]

Lesson learned: don't take a hostage with Paul Harrell around.

[@gabos7892]

I prefer the gunfire I hear in the background, adds authenticity and character to the video.

[@IronLizard12]

Yeah it really makes you feel like you just sitting outside with a real person.

[@billboyd2310]

Professor Harrell I can't believe that after almost 45year of law enforcement and firearms experience, I'm still learning from your videos. Thanks

[@geneg5870]

I just like them....no other real reason.

[@casualobserver3145]

Ditto.

[@flaco5581]

That's good enough. It's a free country enjoy it while you can.

[@adamtrombino106]

There's something so nice and mechanical about a double action revolver. My dad used to call them 'the thinking man's gun'. Now I do think auto loaders are slick as snail slime, and have several, but maybe it's just the nestalgia of a revolver with fixed sites that takes me back..

[@RunDub]

Perfectly acceptable reason.

[@troopergs]

Thanks for the instructions Paul. I will try the modified grip with my S&W Model 10 next time in range. Praying for your health. Best regards from Turkey.

[@markpelenytschka8374]

Thank you Paul, I love my wheel guns and look forward to the series

[@6Sally5]

There is NO ONE else better than Paul in ability to speak in outline format!! Love his style!

[@SierraBravo347]

I've personally always liked shooting revolvers, especially DA, because it Forced me to focus on being a Good Shooter.

[@Silerlonewolf1970]

Paul, I appreciate all your videos to continue learning from. Thank you, Sir.

[@chrisvolckening9248]

You always keep me posted on things from ammo ,to car doors to well let's see how this goes.😁thank you for your channel 😁😁😁

[@EpicMale]

Outstanding, Paul. You condense much of what I've said, and thought, over the last 50 years into a handful of minutes!

[@jackdaniel.2546]

And, they are just fun guns to shoot. I love shooting my SW model 19, Ruger Blackhawk as much as my Heritage Rough Rider 22mag. It’s all good.

[@michaelanderson1859]

I especially enjoy my Heritage Arms Rough Rider .22 mag for shooting CCI or Federal shotshells inside the house at rats because they don't tear up my hardwood floors as much as .40SW shotshells would out of my Glock 22.🤣

[@jackdaniel.2546]

@Michael. Are you spoofing about the rats? Good gun choice anyway. 👍

[@abortedlord]

Hey Paul, one thing that I would mention at some point in all of this is breach blast. Some people just don't know. Outstanding presentation as usual though, thank you.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

If you watch a few other less polished, more 'clickbaity' shooting channel presentations, you come back to Paul Harrell with renewed appreciation for the painstaking production values and editing. Plus you don't take it for granted either. This is top tier stuff and even in 2019 this is just clear, concise and stellar.

[@TheGrenadier97]

Just found the channel; very impressive. Keep up the good work sir.

[@RalphReagan]

I have a 1911 and 38 love them both

[@xxToranachxx]

Paul! That is a classic song and should never be forgotten! Everyone loves that one.

[@bigblue2216]

S&W model 10 and speed loaders for 25 years of range training. Takes me back !

[@westcoaster7.62]

Thanks Paul, looking forward to part 2...

[@holoholohaolenokaoi2299]

i'm an admirer of this Paul Harrell character

[@onpsxmember]

So I says to the guy, I says to him, I says...you be the Judge. - N. McD.

[@roypeer3725]

Greetings Paul ... You're right, and I have to say that I'm one of those people who wouldn't trust himself with an auto-loader. And some of the reasons for this (at least for me) are: 1. A double action revolver is simply a simpler machine to fire. And if I end up in panic mode I definitely need simple (something very intuitive that I can just point and shoot, no racking, no safeties, nor any other doodad to mess with). 2. I like a magazine that I can't loose (especially if I degrade into panic mode). 3. I like a magazine that is very simple and easy for me to reload (even with one hand ... and even if that hand is maybe hurt), and where I don't have to put the gun down. 4. I've discovered that I can make an auto-loader misfire just be limp wristing it. That this can happen scares the snuffin out of me. So In a real life panic mode that would make it unreliable for me. And now just a comment about a revolver's double action mode (and I only mention it because it's something I rather like). And of course I know that you know this ... but I'm going to take the time to explain just for clarity. A revolver has something called a "pawl", which causes the cylinder to rotate as the trigger is pulled. And there's another little doodad located just above the trigger and below the cylinder called the "cylinder latch". As the trigger is pulled and the pawl rotates the cylinder, the cylinder latch slides on the rotating cylinder until it falls into a "cylinder groove" (these are visible on the cylinder itself). If the trigger is slowly pulled, the time comes when the cylinder latch falls into a cylinder groove. The interesting thing about this is that when the latch falls into that groove, you know it (and when that happens it can be both felt and heard). I find that I rarely utilize the single action operation because once the double action reaches this point (where the latch falls into a cylinder groove), one can then take careful aim and then slowly squeeze the trigger from there ... and from there it's a very short easily controlled pull. And actually I think the trigger squeeze from that position might actually give better control of the shot than when firing single action (because the single action is just too light of a pull). For me it just feels more controlled and the hammer fall seems more predictable (less likely to be a surprise when it happens) than it does even in the single action mode. This works very well with a Ruger GP100. I've never tried it with a Security Six, but I suspect that it would work fine with a Security Six too. Anyway, I would be interested to see you do a video where you compare shot accuracy using this technique as compared to single action. I'd be interested to see what you'd think after actually trying it both ways, side by side (so to speak). Thanks for the great videos!

[@md_vandenberg]

"Oh come on, my double entendre was hilarious!" ... "Okay, it was lame."

[@crazyeyes8962]

That part of the video made me laugh way harder than any double entendre I could have come up with. Especially the sound effect.

[@incorrigiblerogue1193]

well at least your comment was funny

[@ronlatronica3112]

Max Headroom! What up. Haha

[@Kingdomcome666]

God bless you Paul, I don’t know what the shooting community would do without you. Thanks for yet another detailed and informative video.

[@alanderson9711]

Just finished cleaning my Rugers, poured a cold one, light up a fattie and Paul has a new vid- oh my Life Is G00D

[@davidbliss3220]

Great video Paul. You hit a lot of key points on the DA revolvers. I served in the USMC and have been a police officer for 16 years. Most of my professional training is with auto loaders. I took an interest in revolvers and learned how to shoot them from guys who actually trained and carried them back in the day. I learned it was a completely different animal and it took some time to learn. I carry a colt cobra or S&W 642 as a back up. Looking forward to the rest of this series.

[@johntravolto4058]

Paul Harrell dosen't worry about a grizzly bear attack, grizzly bears worry about a Paul Harrell attack.

[@1fanger888]

Very good presentation. Couldn`t leave my chair. Very engaging and just plain fun to watch! Thanks.

[@gabos7892]

I was having a bad day, but the notification for this video made it better :)

[@patmancrowley8509]

Thanks, Paul and crew. I changed to sleeping with my revolver after you did that amazing test on shooting from under the covers. But I did enjoy this one from beginning to end and am looking forward to the other installments.

[@mrd7067]

Other reasons why people might pick DA revolvers: Reloaders/Handloaders Hunters Prepper Self defense laws The way people carry Backup

[@keatonjorgensen8793]

Snake shot, more powerful cartridges and the ability to fire multiple cartridges like 454 casull can fire 45 colt ect..

[@allengrant]

@@keatonjorgensen8793 Exactly !!. I carry a 454 when trout fishing. Lotsa black bears in my neck of the woods.

[@keatonjorgensen8793]

@@allengrant I finally got a ruger Alaskan 454 yesterday and like it.. I've got black bears in my area but worry more about aggressive moose ( I've been charged multiple times) A 357 mag feels inadequate for such situations

[@stevenlein4772]

I used to fall asleep afternoons on my hunting stand. When the deer woke me up it was easier to point a handgun than shoulder a rifle. But that's just me being lazy.

[@dELTA13579111315]

My first handgun was my 7 shot 357 magnum S&W 686+ and I love that thing, it's so beautiful. I have probably fairly close to 2 thousand rounds through it so far, of assorted 357 mag and 38 special

[@francishegel6916]

This is the best channel on solid, unbiased content about shooting. Also, the only reason someone needs to shoot a dbl action revolver is.... They like to shoot a double action revolver....

[@johnski4709]

Great timing, I carried a S&W 681 today.

[@Drinksalotobeer]

I always learn something new with Paul's videos. I'm not much on revolvers, but you never know what you'll be interested in next purchase.

[@mozzberg590]

Revolvers ARE viable self-defense tools even in todays standards.

[@matthewpaine6908]

Especially if the person using them has limited experience shooting or owning guns.

[@CandidZulu]

Yes, they hold the potentiial for twice the volume of fire normally needed, and are more than several times more accurate at the ranges normally used. Unless you are in LE, in which case they are totally archaic.

[@macpate9718]

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[@roykiefer7713]

@Robert Underdunk Terwilliger: “Totally archaic;” I doubt it. Not all sworn officers normally wear a uniform at work or are the first on the scene of a 911 call. Many LEO - especially senior officers - are investigators, administrators, technical experts, and so forth. They may find a J Frame, an SP101, or an LCR meets their requirements very well . . . just as the patrol officer’s “duty needs” may be better met with a service-sized semiautomatic. And when that patrol officer is attending his daughter’s school basketball game, having dinner at his in-laws home, or watching a movie with his wife, he too may prefer a revolver to an autoloader (even a small 9x19mm such as a P365 or a G43). Agency policies differ, but many departments permit individual officers carry personally owned sidearms when off-duty.

[@321southtube]

OUTSTANDING!!! Your ability to explain something and back it up by facts, history and or a practical demonstration makes all the other shooting youtubers sub par. You are sharp and your videos are utterly fantastic. Thanks so much.

[@WheelgunDan]

I'm Wheelgun Dan and I feel right at home carrying a revolver for self defense. Imagine that. hahaha Heck, sometimes I even carry a matching pair.

[@mattbrown5511]

The true professional once again brings us solid information and wisdom. Thank you Mr. Harrell.

[@nathangilbert7774]

I just like them because they’re cool and I know if I do my part, a revolver will do the job just fine.

[@gordoncole2242]

I have no intention of buying a double action revolver any time soon but I love these videos and this series is just about all I have left.

[@jonjames4281]

now every time I shoot, "another one bites the dust" will be running through my head regardless of what i'm using. Thanks Paul.

[@FCV0511]

Always happy to see more wheelguns. Definitely looking forward to the other installments in this double-action revolver series!

[@randomweirdo2701]

I like revolvers. I've had an sp101 for over 19 years. It's been loaded nearly the whole time with no spring fatigue. I've fired thousands of rounds through it, much of it .357mag. Very minimal care has been required to keep it functional. In the mid 2000's I severed 4 tendons in my wrist, 3 of which controlled my thumb, 1 controlled positioning of my hand. A double action revolver was the first handgun that I was able to use. Similarly, my wife shattered both her wrists in a car accident. A double action revolver, my sp101, was also the first handgun she could use. See the pattern? Just because you're good now means nothing for the future. Poop WILL happen to you physically. A double action revolver is a lowest common denominator handgun. Simply put, a double action revolver makes the least demands from its operator. It can't be induced to malfunction by limp wristing it. It's dead simple to load and unload. Its takes only a glance to check loaded status. There's no spring loaded slide to cycle. It can sit for decades loaded without spring fatigue. It's completely self contained - all is important parts are firmly attached. There's not a button on a revolver that causes a vital piece of the gun (the magazine) to simply fall off, nor is there an essential need for accessories like spare magazines to guard against loss. Every round fired in an automatic pistol depends on the perfect function of all previously fired rounds. No such dependency exists for revolvers. Honestly this last bit is not really an issue with modern guns and ammo. However, a revolver can still function reliably using cartridges loaded with match heads when SHTF. I'm in no way advocating for replacing your auto pistol with a revolver, but you owe it to yourself and your family to have a revolver in your safe just in case.

[@Dang_Near_Fed_Up]

Very educational as always. Not a subject I was particularly interested in, but any educational video from Paul is definitely worth a few minutes of your time to listen to. Thanks again Paul for more information to help us all become better shooters.

[@RanouttaTalent]

I'd like to suggest a few more advantages of the revolver, at least in my use: 1) the weapon is mechanically at rest when in condition 1, no mag springs, striker spring or hammer springs to leave compressed. This may not come into play over the course of a few years, but my bedside gun and carry gun have been loaded since I was 21 and will continue to loaded for the foreseeable future. Over the span of decades, i suspect revolvers may have a reliability advantage. I realize you can change springs ect. but can I ask, Have you done it? 2) It is possible to carry a major caliber in a compact package. This has a debatable value in personal protection against humans, but it provides more flexibility in wilderness carry. I'd rather shoot a black bear with short .357 than a 9mm of similar size. In my use, animals are more of a potential issue than people. 3) most compact revolvers don't have many straight lines, and as a result they appear more organic under a garment and seem easier for the mind to dismiss. I subjectively feel that I have to be much more modest with how I move carrying my wife's xds, than i do carrying my j frame. Again this is an advantage in my use, in my carry style with my body type but i think it's an advantage most people can enjoy. 4) finally in the unlikely event that I need my gun for personal defense, I think there is a advantage to a snub-nose revolver with walnut grips over a all black auto-loader in the eyes of a jury. This advantage may be imagined but, I can see a prosecutor making the argument that a guy with a glock 19 and two extra mags in a shopping mall was looking for a fight. It seems difficult to make the same claims about free range lummox with a 5 shot revolver.

[@asdffdsa7657]

Gregory Buscher that last point is the reason I carry a 380 pocket pistol around town instead of a double stack 9. Even with an extra mag it just looks “cute.” Where I live nothing but moose can’t be taken with a 9mm Para, but if you’re worried about moose, you’re better off jumping up to 44 mag. 357 won’t always cut it. In this case the revolver is still the clear choice. So, yeah, there are a lot of reasons to carry a revolver as opposed to an auto loader. I think a lot of the time people forget other people aren’t always the aggressor in self-defense situations, and for those who live amongst big game, revolvers tend to be much better than your common auto.

[@Daniel-qr1zf]

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[@ALavaPenguin]

You could go with 10mm. While I do prefer a 357 for regular carry, I have a 10mm for when I need wilderness defense. Very effective and as powerful if not more than the 357. I think number 4 is a good point there. It is always hard to predict cause you could always get a jury that thinks anything..... but I would generally think it does look better to a jury when you have a revolver. Even if you were walking around with a crazy overpowered revolver, there is something in the minds of people who don't really do guns that revolvers are a bit more "antiquated and cute" but scary black autoloader = you were up to no good.

[@johnstockton8138]

@VideoGame Player Honestly I would not risk my life with a 10 mm or a 357 mag against any bear. It sounds attractive right? concealable easy to carry, but the truth is a lot of these 10mm guys especially overrate the 10 mm as bear defense. The minimum is a 12 gauge shotgun with hot slugs, especially if you are not a good shooter. With a handgun you need good shot placement at distances further out. With shotgun 2-3 slugs close range, which all adequate skill level shooters can manage. If you fail to hit a vital organ or central nervous system out at a distance with the 10mm or a 357 mag the bear will kill you before it bleeds out. The 12 gauge with hot slugs at close range is enough to drop the bear without the extreme amount of shot placement needed for a pistol.

[@ALavaPenguin]

@@johnstockton8138 I think you are missing the point of this comment to some degree. This is about double action revolvers vs auto loaders. He is talking about hand guns when you are deciding between handguns. Not whether to take a rifle/shotgun vs a handgun.. Unless you have no other choice, if you are in bear territory the handgun is the backup weapon [sometimes you have no choice!!!]. In no way by this discussion are you precluded from carrying a rifle or a shotgun along with a handgun. Obviously you should if you can. However, even with a rifle or a shotgun there are advantages to having a handgun along with it, and then comes into the territory of, in the case of bear, what is the best handgun for bear defense. Not to mention, say you got yourself your high powered handgun, and your shotgun/rifle..... Unless you are literally ONLY walking out it the wilderness [most are not, you may be making camp, or many other things] you will not always have that rifle/shotgun in your ready to draw state at all times. While, a hand gun you can still have on you at times you have to set the rifle down. Obviously a big ol' shotgun or rifle will be better, but you are missing the entire point of a "wildlife defense handgun." Same with CCW, of ourse it would be more effective if I ran around carrying a big ol' rifle on me everywhere I went. Doesn't mean it is always practical or reasonable to go grocery shopping with a shotgun and a rifle on my back.. Also, until you get to shotgun or maybe just rifle levels, all that matters is just drilling holes in them and good shot placement to hit as many vital organs, or the core ones, as possible. This is an advantage of 10mm often has is with the proper loads it does have enough power to drill through a big bear, and can shoot a lot of shots easily, while your 44 mag is still just drilling nearly the same holes, but you are doing far less shots and prob not aiming near as well. Maybe the real big revolvers like the 500 sw can do a bit more, but that gun has serious disadvantages as a serious self defense weapon vs bears that often makes the lighter guns more useful.

[@legaleagle123]

Thank you Paul, as always, I enjoy the videos. My introduction to handguns was my grandfather teaching me by shooting .38sp in a SINGLE action Ruger Blackhawk in .357mag. Once mastered there, then move up to the double action. He never owned an autoloader so I never had a chance to fire one until years later. I shoot revolvers because they hold a special place in my heart and because you can do some pretty impressive things hand-loading straight wall cases like .357, .41 and .44. However, my carry and go to in society is an autoloader. A walk in the woods, a revolver.

[@SkorpyoTFC]

"Today's auto-loaders are EXTREMELY reliable" ...except Remington.

[@123-i2c8c]

Thank you again for posting yet another expertly crafted presentation. I live in California and the laws around purchasing a new pistol are draconian (we can only choose from a specific roster of handguns, 30 day wait period, 3 different proofs of residency, having to be over 21!) Not to mention there are capacity restrictions. While I have yet to purchase my first firearm every single one of your videos has been invaluable in increasing my general knowledge of guns,tactics, and ammunition. I will feel much more comfortable and most importantly know what I am getting into because of your videos. Thank you very much for all that you do and have done I can not wait for part 2!

[@sawdust6968]

i bet Freddie mercury never imagined that his music could improve someone's trigger pull.

[@bquade70]

Great video. Been contemplating which way to shoot single double action... I'll stick to practicing double action with my revolvers.... Again great info.

[@bquade70]

Amazing your videos can last so long yet still I keep glued to the screen.... Thanks for the free knowledge your passing along-

[@noxieproxie]

Hell Yes! This makes me want to learn more!

[@lupusdeum3894]

Good!

[@richardgrimes9374]

Paul, all your videos are the very best! I have learned more from you than anyone else in thirty five years. Thank you!!

[@JerseyMiller]

I have a S&W 629 for deer hunting and bear protection. It is literally my favorite thing in the world.

[@ricktaylor5744]

Some very good points thank you Paul , I will watch part 2.