Smith and Wesson 1854 lever gun 44 magnum

Smith and Wesson 1854 44 mag lever gun

[@stingerzing4063]

The man who pioneered looking cool with an ar-15 is nuts about lever guns

[@1TDECK]

When do we get a tour of that amazing property?

[@joemo1033]

Never! OpSec! Lol

[@RangerPointPrecision]

Great feedback! We've been very impressed with the new 1854. Glad to see more companies getting into the levergun space.

[@phantomone2060]

Almost didn't recognize him lol. Love watching his vids. Very knowledgeable.

[@TheofficialCostaludus]

Appreciate the kind words

[@TT-ch2pz]

I've been pleased with mine. 200 rounds of mixed ammo through it so far and it has cycled everything.

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

Why doesn't this channel have more subscribers? That's kinda criminal... Good stuff here.

[@PatRMG]

Recently broke my 1854 in on a range day at ETTS. Solid contender.

[@BadWolfMMANashville]

Costa talking about shooting fast and hot loads is CRAZY. all jokes aside always fun to watch his videos. Wished he posted more.

[@MuzzleFrontLLC]

Your little history lessons are as interesting as the gun you're talking about.

[@justanothergunnerd8128]

I could be wrong, but I believe this is the only stainless/synthetic lever gun that comes threaded from the factory - at the moment. Kinda cool. I wish Henry would thread their stainless/synthetic model lever guns in .357 mag/.38 special.

[@adamnickel]

Drinking Game! Every time Chris says “side of the house,” you take a shot… lol

[@josephking2055]

☠️☠️☠️

[@shiftd_1114]

I remember asking a friend who worked for S&W , what took them so long to bring a 1911 to the market ..He laughed and said we have been making 1911 oem parts for other companies for many years , it's nothing new to us ...

[@S-T-R]

I have to admit brother, trying to concentrate on what you're presenting with that beautiful background and range you have is maddeningly difficult! To say I'm jealous is putting it lightly!

[@JohnAdams-mu7xd]

Such a beautiful lever gun!!!

[@eddiewest8477]

Thank you, Great video, straight forward and to the point. 🇺🇲💪✌️🙏

[@sunnyoutsidehah132l]

This dude now looks like my old senior cheif

[@789e2d]

"When did I subscribe to this channel? Oh, he just changed his beard."

[@patrickg3872]

Shave looks good bruh

[@user-gd7fx4jf5c]

Very informative, thank you for your comprehensive input Sir 👍

[@rickgrimes931]

I am hoping to see the 3 other "biggies;" 30-30, .357 and .45-70. I feel like I am starting at a huge point of ignorance here. I was really disappointed to open up a Henry and see so many cast parts and how sloppy they were. That really turned me off. I have also been watching some SASS competitions in my area and learned that certain series did not handle rounds very well and required opening them up to clear jams and misfeeds. I have no idea which series are susceptible to that and which are not. I always enjoy watching your videos and feel I learn a great deal from them. Thank you for all the work you do here.

[@TheofficialCostaludus]

Helping with the jams some guns have to have loads seated at certain bullet heights so they will function

[@rickgrimes931]

@@TheofficialCostaludus - Another piece of good information. Thank you.

[@MotoMeeple]

357 and 45 Colt are already listed in the manual. Agree that 44 makes most sense for a new launch

[@JohnnySyn]

Thanks for the video, Mr. Costa

[@jamesnelson6513]

I had read somewhere years ago that smith and another gun company (may have been Winchester ) that had a law suit against them and they came to an agreement that smith would only make pistols and the other rifles.

[@rrcorsobrakeman8647]

Lever action pistol huh? Good history lesson & cool pics ! My dad passed last year and I got his Winchester Ranger 30-30. It's in my safe. I carry a 3" 357 mag revolver now, so I bought my first lever action, a Henry All Weather in the same caliber. I have the same rifle in 30-30 on layaway that I'm excited to bring home and shoot. Hopefully some day I can come take one of your lever action classes. 🇺🇸

[@tmysty]

love that! Im familiar with a 45 long colt my Dad had. So much fun to shoot. the fancy rails you have there at the end are just sick! I guess the big loop would come in handy if you had to wear gloves in the winter time I don't know if that would be a rifle one would carry on a horse at or around the ranch. Thanks for sharing this!!!

[@TheofficialCostaludus]

Yeah they are definitely great when wearing gloves

[@robkirkland7982]

Thanks for the vid!😎🇺🇸

[@XTrooper3936]

Hello, Chris! It's Steve the retired Jersey Trooper here! I'm still alive and shooting! I'll be 72 in October and hope to get to another of your classes (my fourth or fifth) before they plant me! Smith & Wesson just came out with a .45 Colt version of this rifle, and it's going to be my next purchase since it will be a great companion to my 1930 (former NY State Police) Colt New Service revolver in .45 Colt. I hope you are doing well! Take care!

[@TheofficialCostaludus]

@@XTrooper3936 you’ll enjoy it my friend and I hope to see you soon trooper

[@XTrooper3936]

@@TheofficialCostaludus Thank you, Chris! I’m certain I will! 👍🏻

[@shag395]

Damn ,beautiful upgrades !

[@Joe5561000]

Actually there was one other gun that essentially used "classless" ammunition. The Sharps breach loader used paper cartridges that burned up in the chamber before self contained Metallic cartridges were invented. So in essence it was one of the first gun to do so. Although I believe the Volcanic came before it. The Volcanic Arms Co. was going out of business, but was bought by Winchester if memory serves. (Trust me it doesn't always serve me very well) I'm trying to remember how Henry fits into the story. Anyway, Smith & Wesson gets their big break by making "pocket" pistols and by buying the patent for the bored through cylinder. Unfortunately they failed to secure any Government contracts until they get the Army to buy some of their No3 top break revolvers and The Schofield version of the No. 3. Which in a round about way leads to the 45 ACP.

[@Jerry-Parker]

Very Nice 👍

[@PatRMG]

Hey, there's Jerry! Long time no see!

[@nickolasviel3577]

Where are you? Wyoming? Beautiful landscape.

[@adeletanner2262]

The tubular magazine versus a box style magaziine (think Ruger 44 Deerfield) design of this new Smith & Wesson 1854 really limits the versatility of this otherwise great gun. Yes, Federal produces a 44 mag, 270 gr, "HammerDown" cart ridge and Hornady FTX (as I recall), but any tube magazine fed gun suffers ballistically by requiring flat faced, versus spitzer (pointy) bullet styles to prevent detonation due to recoil in a tube magazine. More so, spitzer style bullets provide better BC, higher velocity, greater range, etc, and a dramatically better chance of a quick, humane kill versus flat faced bullet styles. BTW, the 1854 is selling locally here in Maine for $1170 right now and the 1854 Premium, with the fancy walnut stocks, for $3700. Best regards to all.

[@kevinelliott9679]

They need to produce a 460 S&W mag and possibly a 500 S&W mag on a receiver sized just for them, so it would be between the 44 mag they are producing and the 45-70 guns the competitors are producing.

[@rarsenio1]

New subscriber here. There is a lot of information and promotion on this rifle; however, there is no .44 Magnum Ammunition available for sale. Where’s all the ammunition?

[@Rex-cl2lo]

Nice video,but got winchester 92 and ruger 96/44 in .44 mag that's enough ...

[@MrPONCHO467]

Completely off topic but may I ask what belt you wearing. Looks sturdy.

[@tbabajan]

When the Herring 2024 comes out it’s going to own the lever gun market. I said what I said. Hope the trigger is better than the SCR though.

[@idahocartel]

Now I want one 😊

[@Rex-cl2lo]

I don't (I have 2 carbine in .44 mag ) it's ugly

[@idahocartel]

@@Rex-cl2lo what would u suggest and a would be lever gun owner? 45-70 is overkill not don’t being Jurassic park T-Rex hunting, and 357 cal is out as of yet.

[@mouthbreather280]

@@idahocartel The Rossi R95’s are available in .45-70 and 30-30. Good quality, aftermarket support, at a good price.

[@reginacapulong7849]

What silencer is that, I’m having a hard time finding one for my 1854

[@justinriley8651]

.500 s&w ? that would be fun!

[@HowManyLegsItHas]

More videos please.

[@mpwmu9041]

Now I'm watching Caddy Shack after this.

[@TheofficialCostaludus]

First one to catch it

[@jrshoun1]

Has anyone addressed the elephant in the room. Although I love what I am seeing with this rife and it seems to perform very well, it looks very similar to the marlin 336 right down to the wiggly trigger, screw placement, and the ability to use the same furniture. Just saying :)

[@TheofficialCostaludus]

@@jrshoun1 it is a hybrid between a Marlin and a Henry I agree and even they will tell you that

[@robertfox4524]

I have one. It's a well made gun, but the single M-lok slots are hot garbage. Most m-lok accessories need 2 slots. So far, that is my only complaint. Anyone know of a light that will mount on this gun? Not "should", but one that you have actually seen mounted?

[@georgeaclosew4gne655]

@Costa Ludus I recently purchased that gun,I’ll definitely check out that stock and rail set up! Is there an adapter out there that can go from 11\16 24 to 5/8 24. Trying to avoid buying a specific suppressor for that gun only. Have 5/8 24’s already.

[@TheofficialCostaludus]

JK armament makes one

[@Joe5561000]

So if someone wanted to make a "takedown" lever gun. Could someone replace the stock screw with an AR type take down pin?

[@rosssalupo4770]

the volcanic and it became the henry after redesign etc.

[@cmoorhead1]

Nice review! Where can I buy the shirt?

[@jmc041071]

I've just been curious and maybe you can tell me, why don't manufactures make any of these modern lever action rifles around the 1886 action? Or maybe someone does and I just haven't seen them? Thanks

[@TheofficialCostaludus]

@@jmc041071 I think Winchester does but they are hard to get because a Japanese company owns them I think

[@jmc041071]

@@TheofficialCostaludus I checked them out. Even if I could find them I couldn't afford them. Why doesn't Rossi, Ruger or some of these other manufacturers making lever guns now make them in the 1886 action. Is that action more expensive to make?

[@TheofficialCostaludus]

@@jmc041071 I’m not sure

[@reggierico]

How does this 1854 S&W compare to the 1892?

[@jeffstanfield5070]

For me the magazine tube design, the non wood stock and total price was a no go.

[@MotoMeeple]

Then go for a Marlin or Rossi, there already extra. Launching a JAG lever gun when they don't have a name in levers isn't a great marketing strategy. I'm glad they did something different, but didn't overdo the tacticool

[@MicahsRants]

🔥🔥

[@17sgt]

I want this in 10mm/40.

[@resolute123]

Please recommend they do 10mm.

[@TheofficialCostaludus]

Oh I do love 10mm

[@LiveFreeOrDie76]

Yes!

[@alu.304]

We have had a couple of these at our shop. The magazine design is just weird and the floppy trigger just screams QC issues🤷‍♂️

[@stevenkennedy4130]

Oi!

[@idahocartel]

I live not far from where that is, recognize the region 🫢. Sorry won’t disclose 😂

[@TheofficialCostaludus]

Appreciate you