This is the Best Carry Revolver (Right Now)

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[@floydkeimiii303]

Gun is cool but is shaped like a weird banana

[@tfbtv]

Excellent point that I forgot to mention

[@craigdontgotit6343]

@@tfbtv You forgot to mention that it can be used as an excellent bashing tool. Adds points for close range tactical combat.

[@mattfleming86]

That's for appendix carry.

[@artwebb6939]

🤣🤣🤣

[@JamesgnuoY1]

That's what she said

[@ovs8691]

I carry my grandfather's police issue 38 Special, with Police issue flat headed cartridges, when I'm in town or home alone on my farm. I've defended myself from 3 attackers with just 5 rounds, people shit themselves when they hear rounds going off close by, let alone 3 meters. Greetings from South Africa.

[@AksharRamsundra]

Hello fellow South African. Big ups to you for defending yourself successfully. Where about are you from?

[@vern1221]

Colonizer

[@spunbearing65]

I always carried for night work and a .38 is more manageable than a .357 and 9MM because of muzzle flash. Having cracked off a .357 at a group of attackers Im glad they shit themselves and ran off. Because I was blind and deaf immediately after the blast only they were more concerned about being holy in the moment. I was aiming to the right of them and it worked.

[@blakedavis2447]

“Flat headed cartridges” those sound like wad or semi wad cutters

[@lennybrewster4673]

@@vern1221 you don't know how to grow your own food. That's what happens when you're a brainlet.

[@boxerpig6109]

“What are the odds?” 1 out of 8 James

[@tfbtv]

I hate you

[@Genesis23OPB]

@@tfbtv 🤣

[@john-paulsilke893]

I know right? He’s a lawyer for goodness sakes so you’d figure. 🤪

[@worldfamousgi86]

@@john-paulsilke893 lawyer, not mathematician Sorry attorney

[@lordtark6736]

​@@tfbtv😂😂😂

[@aerextraho]

I might have to buy this for my wife... yeah... my wife. (Reminds me of when Homer bought Marge a bowling ball for her birthday)

[@yeeoldeseabass]

She is going to cheat with a Frenchman shooting instructor.

[@MrMasMola]

@@yeeoldeseabass That thing doesn’t exist.

[@i_figuredit_out1946]

She better be able to palm a basketball

[@aac7183]

Worth a try , but be warned my wife never uses the Makita drill I gave her on Valentine’s Day

[@thevladdo]

@Michael Miner god bless your wife, she has fine taste

[@sisleymichael]

James, outstanding gun and video. My mom carried a S&W model 10, 4" until she passed at 80. She could shoot. She did not wilt like a daisy. I grew up in the revolver era. Even with arthritis in her hands later in life, she could work the gun. She could not do a semiauto. The people that poo poo the revolver, I say so what. If you can operate the revolver, you still have a gun. Let the complainers carry whatever they want. Go for it. My wife carries a 22LR 8 shot snub nose. Same issues. Yes, she can shoot. She is armed. Also, my wife WILL NOT carry a semiauto. All these negative critics need to go piss up a rope. They do not purchase the guns my family members use, the ammo, or pay for range trips. Until you are paying my bills, just talk among yourselves. Frankly, I don't give a damn what that crowd has to say.

[@Saicofake]

My country doesnt even allow ownership of guns but I am still addicted to these videos.

[@tylerlondon5052]

Your country is gay.

[@dvonehrlich]

That extra inch also disappears when it is cold out.

[@DaveAdams222]

05:25 "One F*** Thousand Three F*** Hundred Twenty F*** Four Dollars and Ninety-Nine F*** Cents" I spat my F*** coffee out laughing at that! Damn you, James. I'm trying to work!

[@markh.6687]

Screen splash shield UP!!

[@robertpowers1045]

For $1300 I think I’d be better off having 10 Heritage rough riders laying around everywhere in my house and car loaded up with 22magnum hollow points....shoot it dry, drop it and grab another!

[@DaveAdams222]

@@robertpowers1045 That just means this gun isn't marketed towards you, brother. That's all. Think of it like the Sig Legion of revolvers.

[@robertpowers1045]

@@DaveAdams222 lol money is usually the deciding factor that’s for sure...I’ve got 8 nice weapons and that’s only because I couldn’t afford anymore.

[@nevermore311]

Agreed, this was amazing editing and delivery. Made the video.

[@toothless01]

Absolutely love my 357 snub, I have carried it for years. Just recently started carrying my auto just for the higher mag capacity but still keep my 357 as a backup. My wife also carries a 357 snub and is very comfortable shooting it.

[@michigunsanta8680]

Can she crack walnuts in her palm by making a fist also? Lmao 😂

[@theyakuza4927]

Hi James. Thanks for reviewing this gun. I also own 2 other scandium guns, the 327 TRR8 and the 429 pd. I wasn’t interested in the 327 just because of the way that it looked and couldn’t imagine that with the short barrel that it would be very accurate. One day at my range we had a Smith & Wesson day. I made friends with the rep who carries this as his CCW firearm. He offered to let me shoot it and said that I would be surprised by its accuracy. I wasn’t that interested, but I thought why not give it a try. For my defense drills I shoot at mostly 7 to 10 yards. I fired a few practice shots to get a feel for the gun and was surprised how accurate the gun was. After that, at 10 yards I was able to shoot 3” groups at 10 yards fast drawing from a holster. I immediately fell in love with the gun and bought one after I was done shooting for the day. I was glad that the rep gave me the opportunity to shoot his gun. It totally changed my mind about how I thought the gun was going to perform. Had I not had the opportunity to shoot one, I would have never bought it. This is just my opinion but, I don’t mind if you show guns that are over a $1000 if, they are quality firearms that serve a special purpose and could possibly save your life. I hope that this video encourages people to try out guns that they may not necessarily like the looks of and are judging it just for that reason.

[@hardball107]

Just to your point I shot a Taurus 856 Defender and was really surprised at the quality, trigger and accuracy, I would have never believed it. I did the same thing and went out and bought one that day.

[@JessicaGrecco-ll7gu]

You made a great choice to get this revolver it’s my favorite every day carry and definitely will save your life for sure james is 8000 times correct about the smith and Wesson 327 which can be bought at Nagels gun shop in Sanantonio Texas and they will ship it to your local firearms dealer near you

[@michigunsanta8680]

I keep saying it and probably will till the day I die. The ultimate conceal carry imo is the Ruger LCR in 327 Federal magnum! Beyond 9mm power, 6 shots, super light, easily concealable, one of the best super smooth double action triggers I’ve shot. Very comfortable recoil absorbing hogue grips. Totally reliable. The most flexible revolver as far as multiple calibers you can use.

[@martingarris6015]

I agree 100% the hammerless LCR 327 is the perfect backup gun if you ask me but a better primary gun would be if they chambered it in 327 Sig that way it could be used in a semi-automatic compact pistol with a ton of round capacity

[@ronb8052]

I agree with your assessment of the LCR.....I bought one for my wife...carries .38 hollow points....100% reliable....light enough to not rip your hand apart with .38's, but has enough potential to be a nasty beast with .357's....also no hammer to snag on my wife's purse or my polo shirt.....a perfect firearm.....no where near $1300.

[@davidhudson1290]

Agree totally...wish I could find one!!

[@harolddavis4138]

I love my LCR 22. It's made me a much better shooter with my S&W J-Frame. I'm now thinking I'll try an LCR 357. I can really shoot my LCR 22 very well.

[@johnnnoise]

in the first part of the video he whined about airweights and light revolvers like the LCR

[@heyoldtime8969]

I agree James. Revolvers are great and as much as the gun channels like to trod over the revolver it still here and still very relivent to self defence. I carry a revolver, a semi auto depending on where Im going and even the time of day. Yea for the revolver.

[@PaulSter]

Yup

[@cutlerylover]

Love the gun hate the barrel length for its overall size, for carry we know a longer barrel wont matter much at all but it would just look better I love snub nose revovlers but small ones lol...Id think the guy spending 1000+ would want that extra performance you get with a longer barrel...Still a cool option though

[@blarghinatelazer9394]

Nice seeing you here!

[@junichiroyamashita]

Hey,any idea on when you will make another batch of the Swordtail Folder? The moment i saw it i fell in love,and seeing that it was on sale i went immediatly to preorder,only to realise the video was months old,so all 120 were already sold out. I would love to buy one.

[@horsemumbler1]

They should really offer a 3" version.

[@tilio9380]

I think it is also worth keeping in mind that not all people carry on the waistband. I guess it could be a factor if one carries under armpit.

[@MrChris-so6lg]

I love my 327. It’s a great carry gun. I keep mine in my bag at work or in my nightstand. It’s fun too shoot and I’m fairly accurate with it.

[@Sig_P229]

Hats off to you for the steady hand during long double action. When I shoot a revolver people ask if I am shooting at lizards or the moon

[@PaulSter]

Hint - dry fire over and over and over again and over etc. Until your forearm is burning, and then repeat day after day.

[@jg8263]

@@PaulSter Depending on the revolver, this may be an issue with your gun, not your trigger hand. S&W's have supremely smooth triggers. Others can as well, I have a Taurus 605 Poly Protect and the trigger is sooooo smooth in double action that I can consistently actually stop the pull as the cylinder indexes and locks, but before the hammer drops and hold it while I steady the sight picture. It may help to look at doing an action job on your gun or getting a different one.

[@PaulSter]

@@jg8263 roger that, but too many people, IMO, fire revolvers single fire. That does not prepare them for the real thing. Also, as we know, single fire can be very dangerous. My S&W revolvers have flawless triggers for my taste. But they get better with time. They need breaking in. Your hand/forearm also need strength training. Whether that comes from the gym, the range, dry firing, etc., it doesn't matter. Edit: My wife and I can both index the trigger on our revolvers. She learned it faster than me. 🤠

[@Gideon_Judges6]

😂 No way! You're gonna need a longer barrel to get them suckers!

[@rodiculous9464]

@@PaulSter or you know, join the 21st century like the rest of us and buy an automatic 🤣🤣🤣

[@borisbuliak3626]

Since this wheel gun is not for deep conceal why not go for a 3 inch barrel. That hits the spot

[@LordFartPants]

pocket

[@marauderhot]

I saw one at my local dealer, bought it and after shooting it I now carry it everyday . Great gun.

[@zapa47]

$1000 is about to be reasonable if things keep going the way they are.

[@franklinAll8735]

expect 5000$ MP15s if things go the way they are :c

[@squealer42]

Actually, the higher end guns have gone up in price much less than the others,, so yeah, relatively,- that $1300 choking dollars comes just nder an arm and a leg.

[@toneman8478]

Especially now that Biden and Camel Toe Harris is in office

[@drdwgmd14]

Zach, its 7 months later. It is reasonable now. 7-3-21

[@sqlb3rn]

@@drdwgmd14 never any shortage of doomsday "predictions" with right wing boomers.

[@jimbolxvi6428]

Ruger SP101 3” 327 Fed Mag has been my EDC for seven months now it’s retired all my craptastic plastics to the safe. 6 rounds of Gold Dot at 1470fps from that 3” barrel is devastating on my buddies version of Paul Harrells meat target we just use a Carhartt barn coat as the outer covering and call it the New England meat target.

[@angrymclovin2703]

If I had any guns I’d be cc the same so for the last year with altmont grips. Iwb stealth holster I’m sure I’d forget it was there. If I owned any guns.

[@lonewanderer3603]

Do the M*Carbo trigger job. You won't be sorry. If you hand load, try GT Bullets 115 grain SWCHP at around 1100 fps.

[@yankeecowboy]

I've owned it for a couple years and it's very accurate and a dream to carry

[@JeremiahJS1984]

I have a Smith & Wesson Model 27-2 with a 5 inch barrel made in 1974. Amazing firearm, smooth DA trigger and very accurate.

[@zoobrizz]

Great gun. Big and heavy

[@lanier1747]

That’s cool 😎

[@tomb4568]

I have this 327PC and happy with it also have the 327NG which does have a little longer barrel. 5 Star makes a great speedloader for these and as he said the moonclips work fine too!

[@proZach380]

Jerry Miculek on the History Channel...ah the good ol' days

[@andrewgemmell5162]

People don’t want to go to the range because choosing between range time and your mortgage payment is a tough pill to swallow.

[@Errror404]

21:40 - Just to be painfully pedantic, a 10% to 20% increase in velocity yields a 21% to 44% increase in kinetic energy (not power). Remember, the velocity term is squared.

[@tfbtv]

Swirly time nerd Thanks for the knowledge

[@Dick_Gozinya]

I find this comment shallow and pedantic. Hmmmm, yes.....shallow AND pedantic. ;)

[@exothermal.sprocket]

This is primarily why back in black powder days, they simply put stupidly heavy bullets into long straight-wall cartridges. If velocity is limited, just add bullet. A ship doesn't have to travel fast to tear up an entire harbor before it stops.

[@mountainbiker6098]

I have to say I love my 327PD and I pocket carry with no problem at all. It's worth every penny.

[@lovelaserdepilacaoestetica3301]

I liked very much this revolver since the very firts time I saw, and the more I do research about it the more I like it. Pretty technical piece of engineering. Perfect balance in most of aspects. unfortunately is not the most beautiful revolver to carry or pose shooting, but at least is quite exoctic! Awesome review, sir! Thanks! Greetings from Brazil

[@nicholasrakestraw9707]

Seriously. Thank you. This was probably the best gun video I have seen in years. And I am certainly not a revolver guy. You made me laugh a lot.

[@ts440s]

This gun has a face only a mother could 💘.

[@henrybraud1156]

Eight rounds of .357 Magnum is very impressive! The problem is all this time I thought my Ruger revolver in .45 Auto/.45 Colt with its 4.2-inch barrel was the best carry option. It retailed at $1,027 but I purchased mine for $850 (don't hate me for it)! James, I agree with you for once, the 327 needs a longer barrel. My preference would be a 4-incher. Thank you for this informative and interesting video! I finally subscribed to the channel based on this review and gave it a "like".

[@michaelsjournal3827]

"one f*n thousand, three f*ing hundred, twenty f*ing four dollars, and ninety-nine f*ing cents" LOL

[@Stevonoles1]

Work on your typing skills. Very hard to read your comment!

[@michaelsjournal3827]

@@Stevonoles1 if you saw the video he uses the f word a lot to describe the cost of this gun and f* for the person who *can* read between the lines understands it means fuck (but I rather not curse). so why don't you work on reading between the lines or watch the video so you understand my post while I finish working on your mom.

[@nathanlambshead4778]

I used to bring swatches, brush and some solvent to the range so I could swap out the chambers after shooting a couple boxes of 38s. Then put at least 6 hot 357s through the gun to help clear the lead out (back in the day all 38 spcls were lead) and also to get the feel of the magnum rounds. To this day I love shooting revolvers. I only shoot auto-loaders to keep my hand in because I usually carry one. But it is like homework...Only because I have to. I love how wheelguns feel, their recoil, and just the fun of them.

[@hugostiglitz9864]

I have a 340PD....scandium alloy, internal hammer. Great pocket gun. I had it ported and put an Ergo Delta grip on it. I wouldn't say it's pleasant shooting .357 but definitely manageable.

[@ranchurdhimster4955]

3:48 I can feel my thumb burning.

[@seff6533]

Me before video: "my 856 is fine" Me after video: "I need a 327"

[@hammerhead222]

Taurus 856? What weight and what do you think of it? Looking to get one in the future.

[@seff6533]

@@hammerhead222 22 ounces empty, I think. I like it a lot and it's the gun I taught my gf to shoot with. Although if you have bigger hands I'd suggest replacing the grip on it. I haven't had any problems with it after a couple hundred rounds other than the cylinder release coming loose, and it says it's +p rated, but I haven't tried yet

[@hammerhead222]

@@seff6533 Cool. Thank you.

[@RockyBilly40cal60]

😆😆😆

[@wes326]

Got my wife a Taurus 856 in stainless steel. Good compromise between weight, capacity, power, and cost.

[@johnhancock6114]

Love revolvers, especially S&W revolvers. Always been my favorite.

[@carterryan1200]

The most telling part of this review is your huge smile and visible enjoyment and that really sparks my interest in this revolver

[@danlauer9676]

0:52 James is an instructor too?!?!? I thought he was just a cereal box model... ("King of the Hill" reference)

[@feudist]

Another advantage of moon clips is it helps ejection. The weight of the clipped shells is greater than a single shell. This along with the rigidity of the clip helps push all the rounds out together. There's also no chance of an empty getting caught under the ejector star.

[@hurricaneshand]

Wow first time I saw this I thought "man if there were a revolver I'd carry it would be one of those". Glad to know I wasn't the only one

[@bfx20018f]

I think you should look at the Ruger LCR in 327 mag. Because of the price tag I think it is a better option. It comes chambered in various calibers including 38, 357mag, or 9mm. I just prefer the 327 mag for this revolver.

[@HarleyUTubr]

I'm a BIG 327 mag fan but you can't find off-the-shelf ammo anymore. Love my Ruger single-7 with a matching Henry lever action rifle. 1 size ammo that fires great in both, low recoil but every bit as balistically capable as a 357 mag.

[@alvaronavarro8367]

I would really love this with an enclosed double action only action, and a 3 inch barrel and real sights like it was said on the video, basicaly a 640 pro to a 340 m&p

[@icorezx14r]

Great review, I bought a TRR8 shortly before Covid hit and I just love the thing. Same Scandium frame with a 5" barrel. Even with the longer barrel every time I pick up the box it feels like it's empty. If I didn't have a few semis for CCW I would definitely consider buying the stubby 327. Have a great day!

[@jasonchatham4170]

Eyes started bleeding at price reveal

[@Threewolfs-]

4 or 5 Taurus’ or Rossi’s (a couple of Ruger’s) one for each room and one for the back pocket (backup for my Glock 30S). 😜👍🏼❤️🇺🇸🤠

[@jsmith498]

1300 bucks for your life is too much??

[@jasonchatham4170]

@@jsmith498 yes 😎

[@TheRealBobBasher]

I had someone give me the "Look" when I told them my EDC is a steel 856. Got tired of the 1911 boat anchor. Revolvers ROCK! This one is just to big, it's not the price. I cross draw & the snub nose comes out lightning quick. Regarding the price...I have friends that don't carry their expensive rigs because they because they don't want to scratch them. I say "What's the point then?"

[@andreawhalen4142]

My buddy has this revolver and it's nutty accurate and fast, highly thinking about this one. I love this gun and it is super super accurate even out to 50yds. It's more accurate than my current carry pistol.

[@abefroman4953]

I carry a 360 PD with full 125 JHP. 11.7 ounces empty. Hard to beat.

[@stevekatz4372]

Thanks for this Video! I have been preaching the virtues of learning how to shoot Revolvers for many years. I love the Glock platform and they are my carry guns. I also carried a G19 as my duty weapon for many years but my entire foundation for using guns has been based on first learning how to master the Revolver! Without going into great detail, I will say that if you learn to master the Revolver, you will never regret it and you will have no problems switching to the semi auto's in the future! Just Do It!

[@shootinbruin3614]

I am currently teaching my niece who weighs all of 85 lbs to shoot. I always found the “revolvers are easier to load for smaller people” argument negated by the fact that most revolvers have 12 lb. DA pulls and excessively long trigger reach. Even with a K frame my niece finds it physically impossible to pull the trigger without rolling her shooting hand forward to the point that it her thumb is barely hanging on for dear life. What we ended up doing was having her pull the trigger with her support hand instead. While suboptimal since it precludes the use of the gun one-handed, at least she can make hits now. We’re trying a S&W Shield EZ9 and Ruger LCR next to see if she can likes those better

[@Fanuc_Operator1990]

Look up Autumns armory, it's 7 year old girls on KZbin channel that shoots guns well, she uses 2 fingers on the trigger, her pointer and ring together and that seems to work well.

[@Fafafohi]

James reviewing/praising a revolver? I didn’t know Glock made wheel guns. Thanks for the video, less sexy Yankee Marshall!

[@danielaramburo7648]

Semi automatics are good but not for everyone. Some people don’t have the physical ability to rack a slide. I am 100% able bodied but still prefer a snub nose 357 magnum. To each his own.

[@Fafafohi]

@@danielaramburo7648 yeah for sure. Not knocking’ em. Can’t wait to buy a few when I have money! Probably Smith & Wesson too.

[@larrymcjones]

These Yankee Marshall jokes are going over my head lol

[@adamnichols476]

@@larrymcjones just like grass goes over his head.

[@Gunsforfreedom]

Due to the small ejector rod, moon clips are definitely recommended!

[@jessicagrecco5813]

James iam purchasing this gun tomorrow morning I have wanted it for so long but was very very. Hard to get all sold out all over the revolver is the greatest this gun will definitely save your life

[@richardayala4356]

Very good review. I am intrigued by the 8 round capacity and the quick reloads with moon clips! The sales price though gives me pause to think about this.

[@paddyleather5676]

Its not that expensive

[@willlowery84]

I wish they made a 3” version.

[@PaulSter]

They do, and it's about $50 less. It's called the 629 3". Much better IMO, and I fully planned on buying the 340PD.

[@willlowery84]

@@PaulSter I’m familiar with the 629. But it is .44 Mag and I believe it is all stainless steel. I have a Lew Horton 3” Model 29 in blue steel. I was more referring to an 8 shot N-frame Scandium with a 3” barrel in .357 mag.

[@erictrippe2778]

You prefer 3"?

[@willlowery84]

@@erictrippe2778 I do. Better ballistics. Easier to shoot more accurately. And most importantly, superior aesthetics.

[@oldcop18]

My no-lock 340PD cost almost $900 a few years ago but it’s my EDC so worth it IMHO. I have back and hip problems, negating a heavy gun on my waist. It’s loaded w/+P for better control of follow up shots and I use a pocket holster. I carried a revolver for the first 20 yrs of my career AND survived three OIS w/my issued thirty-eight so I’m used to the trigger. While I do own the LCP that’s only carried when it’s too difficult to hide my revolver.

[@gscop1683]

James....I have one of the first issue S&W AirLite 357 Mag 3" barrel revolvers in the titanium 8 shot cylinder. Love it ! Good choice for a variety of concealed carry options. Carried it for may years as a detective. Still have it since the dept. gave it to me with some other handguns when I retired !

[@tokivikerness8863]

I can't be the only person tired of seeing the "hold my beer" comments in every video.

[@mikeseier4449]

Yeah,.. what in the Hell does that mean anyway?

[@tokivikerness8863]

@@mikeseier4449 I don't know what it originates from. Something American no doubt

[@tokivikerness8863]

@@HBGuy yea these repeated jokes are fucking stupid. Sick of seeing the "why do I hear boss music?" Comments as well.

[@rifles_up2263]

Thank you

[@Nob911]

Every channel doesn't matter what the topic is

[@060racing8]

I wish they'd bring back the night guard series

[@jim99west46]

How much is your life worth? Lol go ask Taurus and Raven owners.

[@KB-py6jd]

One new in box was going for over 1k on Gunbroker. Crazy prices.

[@firstcynic92]

It looks like the cartoon gun in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"

[@titussardonicus338]

Holy shit. Nailed it.

[@hardball107]

UPDATE: I would like you to put up the 3" 6 shot Taurus 856 Defender against that Smith. Here are the highlights, Stainless Steel or alloy frame, a 6 shot J Frame size frame rated for +P, 3" barrel, 2 grips included - a boot grip and a longer birds head grip, Night Sights, smooth 6lb DA trigger, very accurate and $350-$400. A perfect first revolver for CCW for that "Revolver Guy". (like me) Cheap, reliable, good stopping power and velocity with the 3" barrel, also an excellent night stand gun especially for someone that goes to the range once or twice a year and the cost of entry won't break the bank. Most civilian encounters are 1-3 rounds fired, easy CCW, manageable recoil, affordable and a quality build. I have over 2000 rounds of +P thru mine now, lockup is still tight and the trigger is now smooth as glass and pulls right at 5 lbs. What's not to like.

[@vphls]

2 decades or more people were telling me how 9mm didn't have the stopping power of .45 or .357, but I reloaded and loaded hot 9mm that knew could compete. Though I like pistols for slim size and I can shoot accurately enough at close range, I would have no hesitation shooting my .357 revolvers at distances of 50 yds and hitting a clay pigeon and taking more critical shots at closer ranges - I just have extreme confidence in hitting things with a revolver because of the fixed barrel, though my min is a 4" barrel.

[@Clambelly]

This is a great video and fantastic revolver. S&W should produce the same revolver w/3.25" barrel. Better ballistics, easier to point and shoot, and the added barrel length will not have any appreciable bearing on weight or concealability. The frame / cylinder width and grip have much more impact on concealment, than adding 1 - 2" to the barrel. Otherwise, great choice

[@xxxYYZxxx]

Story checks out: @21:09 "...that extra inch is just going to vanish down your pants, wow!".

[@tomfox9880]

They made a 327 nightguard with a 2.5" barrel and night sights. Owned one for years. Same scandium frame with a longer barrel.

[@Clambelly]

​@Kevin Hart Revolvers are harder to conceal not because of barrel length, but because of the bulk of the cylinder and grip frame. Mostly 10mm vs. .357 mag is about the same ME from same barrel length. All your comments about concealment and more rds cannot be denied. But, look at the title of the video.

[@Clambelly]

@@xxxYYZxxx Yes, particularly in the case of James Reeves ... plenty of room down there boys. 😂

[@Clambelly]

@Kevin Hart Take a look at Ballistics By The Inch. With 8" barrel .357 mag approaches 1,000 ft. lbs., while 10mm is 550 - 900 ft. lbs. ME. Take a look at the charts. Ruger Redhawk .357 has 8 rds capacity. That's a lot of fire power ! Also, where do you find a 10mm auto w/ 8" barrel ?

[@pedrohernandez287]

You’re right, this revolver is crying for a 3 inch barrel! It would look so much more balanced!

[@ferdberffle]

When I first became a cop, I had a nickel-plated 27-2, with walnut combat grips and a couple speed-loaders on my belt. Ah nostalgia.

[@geraldmiller8973]

a 357 magum revolver is a good gun for anybody to carry. you can load it with 38 special 38 plus p or 357. any body can pull the trigger when they pick it up. takes longer to reload but anybody can do it. i carry a snub nose windicator. it is heavy but it was in my price range and it holds 6 rounds. so there.

[@johnross5909]

I have the mod-27 simply beautiful gun. I got the 327 performance center in 5in.barel. A few years back. I carry it daily in the waistband. Great trigger.

[@mralienarea5172]

James: your reload is slower Jerry miculek: am i a joke to you?

[@rangersmith4652]

The best carry revolver is the one a person has and can shoot well.

[@JohnnyReb272]

The whole time James is telling me about how "great of a carry gun" this thing is, I can't help but notice how ridiculously huge it is in his hands. That cylinder's about is big around as a beer bottle. I cringe at the idea of trying to carry that thing concealed.

[@ironmaster8749]

I carry mine everywhere. Shooting 357 at the range does wear me out . 8 rounds is perfect in this revolver . It is easier to carry and lighter than a g26. When I am out and about I carry 2 6 round bianchi speed strips . The only problem I have with this model is the lack of holster options .

[@brianmarsh6592]

S&W 69 is an “L” frame five shot. Same frame that the Smith 686+ .357 seven shot uses. Slightly smaller than the “N” frame used in the reviewed revolver. (Just as information needed for holster compatibility) Like your reviews!

[@drewcifer2a]

The yankee marshal cleans up pretty well. 😉🤣😂

[@keithlivingston6973]

Damn dude that was just mean 🤣🤣

[@tfbtv]

@abradolf lincler absolute goon

[@fadedjate7230]

Is it just me or is Yankee Marshall just Ethan Kleins dad?

[@og_swag_daddy9907]

@@fadedjate7230 God damn it. Why is this so accurate 😂

[@mr.k.i.s.s7496]

Shots Fired!

[@pauljnolan1000]

Strongly agree that a 3" or 3 1/2" barrel would get my money. Also chambered in .327 Federal Magnum. Also all black if possible. By the way, a 10%increase in velocity will yield more than a 10% increase in power (f=ma, a=v×v) acceleration is velocity squared.

[@LoneWolfZ]

I have it's daddy (the 329PD) and love it. I get a 6 shot full-size 44 in a package that weighs just a bit more than my Glock. It's sure isn't what I would call fun to shoot, but it is darn nice to carry.

[@oneshoeless]

As much as I love my full sized S&W 327, I wouldn't go with the light snubby in 357. I think it is way too thick. I would by far recommend the Ruger 327 Federal. Smaller package and you still get six rounds. Now, if you can find ammo for either one it would be nice!

[@DonTruman]

As an older man with arthritis, this is looking good for home defense, loaded with 38 Special +P. His reaction to the recoil, "that's nothing" sounds great. 8 rounds, fairly small size, a little lighter than Glock 19, and the reliability and simplicity of a revolver. Also, I'm new to guns and don't want to spend a lot of time training with it. The odds of actually needing it for self-defense is small, and there are just other things I want to do with my life. I just want to be prepared to have a fighting chance if the worst happens some day. So, would practice enough to get a good feel for it and be comfortable with it. As for the short ejector, maybe if you keep it loaded on a moon clip, that would make it easier to get all of the shells out. As for the price, S&W currently lists it at $1500 (bleeping) dollars. Internet retail, pretty close to that ($1470). So, up by 15% in 2 years, and even less discounting by retailers.

[@paulbunyun3663]

you should look at the S&W .9mm EZ. it was designed for gimps at around $500.00

[@stever8776]

My arthritis kicks up sporadically. I bought a S&W M&P 2.0 Shield 9 EZ with a built in LASER. If you want a Revolver just for home defence The S&W TRR8 is hard to beat. Way less recoil, a rail under the barrel to mount a light, really smooth double action, 8 shot .357 magnum using moon clips. I wish I never sold mine. And will buy another

[@johnmohanmusic]

You had me laughing just 20 seconds in. Thank you for that!

[@stephen_crumley]

I throw up in my mouth when I see someone spin a cylinder and then slam it shut .... and to a performance center on top of it ahhhhh 😩😩😩😩

[@classicroger]

I agree. A chance to damage the the timing and crane.

[@mcb2757]

You throw up in your mouth? A legitimate weapon shouldn't be damaged by such impotent actions. If it's that delicate then people probably shouldn't buy it unless they just plan to keep it in the safe.

[@peteraugust5295]

Would not buy one if it could not even handle that...

[@MrLM002]

I agree with the others. The timing mechanism shouldn't be so damn weak that doing such a thing could damage the action.

[@dantes.4845]

Bruh shooting it with 357 mag or shit even 38spl would make it break into pieces if that was even close to being true.

[@JoeyJoelBand]

I agree with most of what you say, so here is the story of my experience and a primary reason for choosing a six-shooter as my leading defense gun. My reasoning is my own, and I don't make any claims other than what is here. I have a Ruger Security Six stainless 357 Mag, 2.78 inch Barrell. I was shooting it to compare native characteristics and accuracy, with my 45 ACP, a 9mm CZ, a Walthers PPKs, and a couple of generally well-known auto's, and my Security Six. in 'MY' hand. I say in MY hand, as we have different body types, musculature, weight, strength, hand size, height, arm length, how we grip, control, etc. Body structure can affect our shooting form/accuracy, and the way our body structure responds to recoil to a degree will vary. So here is my simple reason for putting my six-shooter at the top. To begin, the Security Six, has a dense stainless frame, weighing just over 2 lbs. (33.5 oz). They stopped making it because it was too expensive to manufacture, so they replaced it with the GP 100. I've never shot that one, but I didn't like the balance when I held it. Shooting the Security Six using .38 ammo, I felt almost no recoil. With +P, a little, with full mag, 158 gr, the bang was substantial. But accurate, as compared to my Autoloaders, especially the long slide. The slide coming back seems to have a bit of muzzle climb. To a greater or lesser degree, the shots were in the kill zone, with most of the autos. But the way the Six handled recoil for me was much easier to stay on the sight picture. It came straight back into my wrist, with no upward throw. The elimination of the throw of the slide gave me less to deal with and a more accurate shot. Next, I put focus on the rather stiff trigger pull. When we pull a double-action trigger, for some, or many, as the hand flexes, if not well controlled, it can move the muzzle a bit. So I set out and developed my trigger pull to have no lateral influence as I pull the full travel of the double-action trigger. On that day, I outshot my autos, using double action with as fast a following shot as possible. My Security Six fits my hand and is totally comfortable over most autoloaders. I would trust any of them, but the accuracy of the first shot is critical. In that, for whatever reason, the wheel gun is better for me. I hear what you say: We are all different in terms of what affects our shooting.

[@DomDeVille]

I shot my Taurus and Smith and Wesson snubbies until I got effective with them. The grips make the biggest difference. Getting decent groups with .38 out of a two inch barrel ultimately made me more efficient with shooting semiautomatics.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

.38 Special +p is likely better for most people in compact revolvers. Magnums are abusive and accuracy falls apart without tons and tons of practice.

[@peteraugust5295]

So what I heared is that as long as you get a revolver the size of a full size automatic, you can compete against a subcompact with it?

[@tfbtv]

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[@PaulSter]

No. Not even close.

[@jasonphillips8933]

I hope we see more moonclip-compatible revolvers going forward, I really think it helps to bridge one of the primary disadvantages inherent in revolver design

[@accipiterxd]

My only issues with this gun is: •The front sight is dovetailed and is impossible (I haven't found night sights for it). •It may have issues if you feed a lot of .357 Mag through it. I started getting light strikes after about 150 rounds through it. •It can be hard to find a good holster for it. •I have not found good moon clip carriers for 8 rounds. Otherwise its my go to revolver.

[@brentreeve7554]

Look harder. It's been out long enough, I have a hard time believing most of this.

[@accipiterxd]

@@brentreeve7554 sorry you have a hard time beleiving, but that is my personal experiance with it. Those are just my bad experiances, but I got it fixed (minus the sights) and it is running 100%. Now i run mostly 38 spl.

[@lexwaldez]

The best revolver for carry has been the Ruger LCR for ages. It's cheap, it won't hang up on clothing, it's easy to conceal, and it's superbly reliable. You want more rounds? Carry two.

[@grog3514]

This. I don't see how this is even in the same league as the lcr. That's the real perfect carry revolver.

[@VinnySuccessJesusfam]

I have this gun and love it ..retired law enforcement that started with the 38 lol. What I love about this gun is it fits in my pocket and I don't even know it's there .been shooting for approximately 7 years ..I'm a big guy and I don't have an issue with the recoil ..since it's my daily carry I left the stock grips .

[@maximilianmustermann5763]

20:30 - how to damage your $1300 revolver as quickly as possible.

[@DMiller730W]

Words fail at the sight.

[@petergunn1701]

Just stupid...

[@PaulSter]

What is with that doofus? Who TF does that outside of Hollyweird?

[@mannyloko4504]

Cringe af

[@vladmordekeiser1054]

Now imagine they do this same revolver with TEN shots of .327 magnum.

[@brentreeve7554]

I'd buy THAT over this for sure if same price or less.

[@michigunsanta8680]

That would be fricking incredible!!!👍🏻🙌🏽😳😁

[@exothermal.sprocket]

L-Frame could hold at least 8 of those. K-frame could hold at least 7 of those.

[@vladmordekeiser1054]

@@exothermal.sprocket that would be cool too...

[@wisdumb47]

I'll always carry a S&W 340PD. Don't want a hammer, it is the lightest .357 out there, traditional j-frame dimensions, super smooth action. Not fun to shoot, but top-notch for every other metric I care about for a carry. Can't beat it.

[@hsimms6320]

8 Shots is great! S&W-Performance Center are top notch.

[@Mrgunsngear]

Good info

[@TommyboyGTP]

Indeed

[@bruceleroy8063]

Anyone who'd pay $50 for a cab, would certainly pay $75.

[@invictawarrior]

That's exactly how I started out. A revolver in the 70's as a kid. Fast forward and got back into shooting and firearm self defense and bought a S&W 642 got a trigger job and a spring change with Pachmayr diamond pro grips and it's like butter. 450.00 total including trigger smoothing, and grips. 900.00 in my pocket. You don't need a gun with 100 bullets in it that cost almost as much as two mortgage pymts. Research, learn and practice. And you won't be a victim of someone's "marketing plan" or "Catchy video title". That being said this is a badass gun and if it's in your budget then "swing away".

[@philfarcy6286]

I really like the thought of 8 rounds. I would also like to see a video on the S&W 340 using Ruger ARX, Honey Badger etc. type bullets that have higher velocity with lighter bullets in 357 mag. This makes more sense for the persons with a high power load. I think the lady Smith with ARX 38's is also a good choice.

[@stars1861]

A Smith & Wesson Performance Center Hillary Hole included at no extra cost!

[@PaulSter]

No Hillary Hole on the 340PD.

[@xscorpx]

James stop talking about "shooting cheap" when that doesn't exist anymore and probably wont for a long time

[@rockydubois2418]

Yea. At least 3.5 more years.

[@sqlb3rn]

@@rockydubois2418 you trippin.

[@rockydubois2418]

@@sqlb3rn you don’t think Joe and the Commucrats will be in power that long?

[@TommyboyGTP]

They need to chamber this in .327 Magnum so it can have 10 rounds in the cylinder

[@blakedavis2447]

That and it’s also the model number

[@thewatcher611]

I have thought that ever since they came out. Then it should also have a 3 or 4 inch barrel.

[@ironsoul80]

Word

[@danielboggan2479]

@@blakedavis2447 it’d have a different model number S&Wchanges model numbers with different cartridges sadly

[@paulross9287]

Now you're talking.

[@ere828]

I got a deal with mine the gentleman said he couldnt handle any ammo in it so he decided to sellit. For 600$ I uise 38Spl. Nice shooter when you get the right ammo you feel comfortable with! Nice videos! Keep up good work

[@ewhyte8059]

Shame I live in the UK.I’d carry this around my right obliques and a Taurus G2C around my left obliques for back up if I didn’t want to lose track of a deadly threat during reload. Even under stress practice is practice and in a life-threatening situation I’d prefer to reholster, reach across myself, draw,thumb safety,Acquire, squeeze and let that chambered round take care of business with the other 12 following in hot pursuit.Of course here in the UK this is strictly hypothetical. Great video by the way!

[@nateums]

That price is insane - rationalize it by telling yourself you’re buying “art”

[@8654ZuluFoxtrot]

Or you could buy the better revolver....the Kimber K6S and feel good about spending the extra $$ because it actually looks vastly better, functions better, has a better trigger, and better sights. Money well spent the Kimber, this gun, not so much.

[@niickmoonias2101]

i like regular hand guns such as glocks but i'll always be a big fan of revolvers.. mostly because of reliability and my love of those old western movies.

[@biggsthemighty7530]

"38 at the range, 357 in your pants" dang well I'm sold