Why Carry A Revolver

[@petermyers479]

I've been shooting handguns for over fifty years. I carry a revolver. Try it, you'll like it. Nothing wrong with a pistol, I simply prefer a revolver for carry.

[@crackshot4888]

​@@qmcbbj Generally speaking, yes a revolver is a pistol. But its a type of pistol. Its called a revolver because it a type of handgun that feeds ammunition via the rotation of a cartridge-filled cylinder. A magazine fed semi automatic pistol, its called a pistol. So, its best to refer to the revolver as a revolver and not a pistol to not confuse the magazine fed pistol to the revolving cylinder pistol

[@Chief2Moon]

Crackshot 488 Show of hands, who didn't know this?....there, I see a couple guys in the back row. Haha

[@judsongaiden9878]

Revolvers have a certain organic curviness to them.

[@VagoniusThicket]

If you can’t hit it with 6 shots don’t carry . If the perp has a machine gun do not engage .

[@hemi5.7awdpursuit5]

Bill Csatary facts

[@jeffreymliss]

Revolvers are wheel good pistols.

[@usaisthebest1200]

Jeff Liss I see what you did there lol

[@daveufirst]

Ok, Elmer Fudd. :)

[@classicgunstoday1972]

A correct statement, in spite of what most gunshop experts will tell you.

[@MrSKOHC]

HA! That is super cleaver! Mad I didn't think of it!

[@Alaninbroomfield]

Not funny. Fail. hehehe

[@jeremylong6229]

a real benefit to the revolver in my opinion is if you happen to get a bad round instead of having to rack the slide to eject the bad round and chamber a new one you simply just squeeze the trigger again

[@TheOl1911]

Jeremy Long there are a lot of little "tricks" to the snubbie/wheelie. This is one of them. I should do a vid on the topic at some point!

[@kylelademan7041]

That is one thing I haven't thought about, you can have a perfect gun amd do great work on your gun, but you can never be ready for a bad round. I will be getting an EC9s for now but I plan to and want my EDC to be a revolver. Im a very worrisome person so that assurance is nice, squeeze the trigger and its going to shoot.

[@wizardofahhhs759]

And if Murphy's Law decides to rear it's ugly head you still have enough weight to club your attacker.😂

[@GranukeGamingProductions]

Pray that it doesn't blow up in your hand due to a double charge.

[@johnrice1943]

@@GranukeGamingProductions that's not a revolver issue. That's a bad reloading issue

[@DCavalcade]

I like the J-Frame too. I have solved the capacity issue by carrying two.

[@RonB208]

+DCavalcade Ha! The old "New York Reload", that's a very effective approach!

[@zoobrizz]

Why? How many gun fights have you been in where you need more than 5 shots ? Zero

[@mrbeast5740]

@@zoobrizz four

[@purplecitybipthefallen56]

@@zoobrizz 3

[@purplecitybipthefallen56]

@@zoobrizz different situations different needs depends on the person

[@D5quared91]

Revolvers are STILL a great choice for civilian defense needs. The police and military no longer use them (at least in large numbers) due to the fact that they might need (especially with the military) high volumes of fire in a handgun. The odds of the average civillian needing large amounts of firepower in a defensive encounter is extremely low. Many statistics and studies have proven this.

[@TheOl1911]

D5quared91 makes perfect sense, thanks for the comment!

[@Rated15R]

Well said man. I hate it when people say "oh i like to carry with high capacity because 16 rounds is better than 7 .45 acp and etc." most likely when a criminal is been fired upon in a self defense situation, he would try to flee the scene

[@looseballs1966]

***** Biggest mistake I see made here on youtube and in the "gun" community in general is someone trying to justify what or how they carry to someone else, and add to that, that most who get into the arguments are 1 relitivly new to the whole gun carry thing 2 are mostly just basing what they defend off of insecurities brought on by lack of experience and or training and 3 just watching too many movies and developing this rambo aptitude that they think they are going to have to hold off a half dozen or so attackers, I personally find that all those big talkers that say they need 20 shots type crap are never carrying at all when they are asked on the street---Why because those guns are just too big bulky and uncomfortable to carry well, despite what those high capacity advocates want to say they are just reacting to a macho-rambo lack of true self confidence in their training/skills--they just don't see things clearly because of it--- let's face it (or better yet let them admit it) the cases where you may be faced with more than 1-2 or at the most 3 attackers (civilians that is) is very very minimal, even with all the crap that seems to happen nowadays, and the other thing that more than not holds true is that, even the most wannabe bad boy gang bangers turn into little pussies when one or 2 of their buddies get blown away, me personally, I know that if I'm carrying my little model 60 with 5 rounds in it that there is either gonna be 5 dead attackers (if in the event I ever get that unlucky--or more like if they get stupid enough to try me) or 5 attackers wounded bad enough to not want to fight anymore---why--- thousands of rounds put down range and training training training and more training than I thought I could ever stand--- and at least 2 times a month at the very minimum (more like 1or 2 times a week when I can) at the range for practice, and less time spent arguing with guys that have all those preconceived notions of Rambo grandeur

[@amnscottnn5481]

D5quared91 "the odds of the average civilian needing large amounts of firepower in a defensive encounter is extremely low". Ah yes, but there IS a chance that you will need it. Not all criminals flee when fired upon. Sometimes they shoot back. This philosophy would be great if in all situations, the criminal or attacker flee's when you shoot at them. Speaking from personal experience, many times the attacker will fight back. If that attacker has more than 6 rounds, you are screwed. It's all about leveling the playing field. There is no such thing as "over-doing" it when it comes to choosing a self defense option.

[@davids5884]

AmnScottNN Yes, there is always a chance you may need more firepower, and I certainly understand your reasoning, but if you hit your target in the right place, chances of it shooting back are extremely low. As for me, I would rather know I had five or six shots than to hope I had twenty.

[@Mikey5-O]

Revolvers are extremely dependable weapons. Pull the trigger and the gun goes bang (for the most part). End of story. Most gun fights are between 6 to 10 feet, close combat. This isn't the movies.

[@bigdaddydominator5446]

I carry a taurus 7 shot 6inch model 66 i would trust it with my life

[@joonatan3474]

@@bigdaddydominator5446 well it does protect your life

[@bigdaddydominator5446]

@@joonatan3474 no but it can help me protect my life

[@joonatan3474]

@@bigdaddydominator5446 huh you know what I meant

[@corybrown8196]

They're especially dependable when used with rimfire ammunition. Where a semi auto 22 pistol would jam completely due to the rimfire ammo not working properly, the revolver just skips to the next cylinder with a trigger pull. Great for non-gun people and the elderly

[@MoonDoggiez1]

I have nine semi-autos, and one revolver - an SP101. I carry it everywhere and frankly feel more confident in the revolver than the semi-autos for EDC.

[@samanthasanchez1792]

Me to. SP101 and CLRx 357 mag.

[@Nello353]

I have an SP101 too,love it.

[@justinh4393]

Your right about one thing. Every revolver video I watch is filled with comments from people that get angry at just simply hearing revolver. If someone wants to carry one, what business is that of yours? Why do people care what someone else carries? I've carried both. Never had a malfunction out of a revolver, but I've had plenty out of auto loaders.

[@invictawarrior]

Of all my handguns my revolvers have the smoothest triggers and lowest possibility of operator error. Extremely accurate, reliable, and fast to first rounds on target. You have excellent taste Sir!

[@stac2277]

I'm a revolver girl. Just bought a Roger lcp for easier conceal when hiking/ jogging, and I like my revolver (lcr) way better. Revolvers are just so much simpler. And I'm a much better shot with it.

[@82raptor]

+Stacy Wilson How is the recoil on the .38 LCR? I like my SR9C but my wife is looking at either the LCP or LCR. Thanks, and happy shooting!

[@stac2277]

+82raptor It's not bad. It's not as great as my full size 38, but not as bad as my LCP. I like shooting it.

[@82raptor]

Stacy Wilson Thank you very much for your information! My wife wants a CCW gun but is a bit shy about carrying with a round (semi auto) loaded. She is also a bit sensitive to recoil. We are going to the local range this weekend to try the LCR out... thanks again for your response.

[@stac2277]

+82raptor No problem! I hope she finds one that works well for her. I should have shot my LCP before I bought it. I probably would have picked something else. I have a video of my first impression of it if youre interested. It actually jammed on me in the video. But the revolver is simple and not bad to shot. It's just bulkier and not as easy to conceal in certain situations.

[@alexmcgregor7082]

+Stacy Wilson make sure you use the right bullets, hollow points!

[@scottcarr2871]

I'm a 25 year Law Enforcement Veteran and I have seen Glocks Jamm many times on the range for various reasons. Glocks are great guns but the Revolver goes bang everytime time and if you do have a malfunction you keep squeezing the trigger.

[@caseyc408]

Because revolvers are freaking cool! Big, heavy, metal, wood. Something goes bump in the night that .357 magnum is real comforting.

[@rileyfreeman7836]

Casey C .357 is to small get a .22

[@rileyfreeman7836]

***** subtle?

[@rileyfreeman7836]

***** da fuck

[@rileyfreeman7836]

***** i don't speak English

[@rileyfreeman7836]

***** su sure da la boot ?

[@UziNineMillomeetah]

Great explanation man. I find a lot of people who knock revolvers just don't practice with them a lot or don't like them cause they're not "tactical." Nothing wrong with carrying a solid revolver for self defense.

[@TheOl1911]

***** actually a few weeks ago I was at a little shoot with a few guys and they were ribbin' me when they saw my 327 2". These guys were carrying VP9 with two spares, G21 with two spares, XD 40 with two spares...we all go out to the diner after the shoot and now these guys have nothing on their belt line. All 3 were carrying either a j-frame or a LCR in their pocket?!!?!? But I get plenty of raised eyebrows and tactical gurus at the range that question why I would carry the 327 and/or j-frame.

[@Commanderhurtz1]

In my humble opinion, I say if it goes 'Bang', you should carry it.

[@dragonbutt]

Batarn Even modern tasers (the point and shoot kind) go bang :D

[@Commanderhurtz1]

Dragon Butt Yup! Sometimes non lethal is a good idea too.

[@codyh9408]

Batarn i'd perfer a lethal.

[@Commanderhurtz1]

Kodddayyy H Much agreed.

[@codyh9408]

Batarn just ask urself, would a attacker carry a non lethal?

[@lukequixere7235]

A well-built classic revolver is pure poetry in the form of a firearm. Their lines and character can not be captured in a semi auto.

[@Callsigngrizzly]

I don't understand why people rag on carrying revolvers. Just carry what you feel the most comfortable with. If you just simply don't feel comfortable carrying a semi auto (doesn't fit the hand well, less training, just simple preference) then carry a revolver and vice versa. It's better to carry what you feel the most comfortable with than to never carry at all if you want to CC.

[@johnburrows1179]

I’ve carried a .357 wheel gun for 37 years. I have every pistol under the sun fro flintlock to the Shadow 2. I carry my hammerless AIWB everywhere and in Florida. I love it.

[@steventhomas6483]

That's funny I was just cleaning and oiling my flintlock rifle yesterday. Love the old flintlock.

[@mikesmith5778]

I carry a revolver because it doesn't have the problem of miss fires and jams.... it just doesn't happen with a revolver... mine is a colt 45 long colt with a 4 and 3/4 barrel single action revolver.... it's all about trust!

[@brainplay8060]

Get any debris in the cylinder and it will jam up tight. Where as the rail on an auto is usually covered the cylinder bar on a revolver is exposed. Anything that can jam an auto will jam a revolver faster. Police department had known this for ages which is why motorcycle cops were mandated to use full envelopment holsters across several States.

[@brainplay8060]

robby6511 Yeah so what you're saying is let me leave this wheel gun in a clean environment for 10 years where it will never get dirty and it will run. Sure, I agree with that statement. Except that also applies to auto. Springs don't go bad under pressure. They go bad from use (positive negative stress). You ignored my own statement where I'm talking about working guns, not range queens or sock stuffers. If you take it into any environment where it may become dirty or exposed to elements and you're looking at a potential failure. This was well documented throughout most of the 1900's when wheel guns dominated. Revolvers aren't an infallible object and in some cases will fail faster in certain conditions than autos.

[@Luciferofom]

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[@LazyKingAus]

Samuel Colt lucky gunner has a video on revolvers breaking

[@LazyKingAus]

Samuel Colt well i have seen that as long as you practice and know your tool like you are supposed to than all of the problems fade away.

[@RonB208]

I am a former police officer, my career on The Job started when we all carried revolvers and spanned tha change over to semi auto pistols. I have shot PPC with a revolver and carried one on duty for most of my career, my 'back up' was an M1911. Today my EDC is a Charter Arms Bulldog, that is their .44 Special revolver, with 2 speed strip reloads. I really feel I am very well armed and it is more easily concealed than my SIG P-220.

[@TheOl1911]

+Ron Burling thanks for your service and I appreciate your comment!

[@schickmann]

Another big thankyou to you Mr. Burling for your service.

[@ujdo]

+Ron Burling I too have the Bulldog I bought at an auction. It definitely feels like a fight stopper especially with the Hornade Critical Defense rounds. Practice is limited due to the sparse supply of .44 Spc. Even so, that is my go to for quick home defense.

[@guypicard1648]

+Ron Burling Thanks for your input. Coming from a police officer that means a lot. I was also looking into the bulldog as it is 19oz with a great punch.

[@SOLDOZER]

+Guy Picard Cops don't know shit. This fucking cops gun of choice is a Charter Arms. It's the fucking Kia of guns. Total piece of shit.

[@MrAlanrox]

Great confidence builder with revolvers. Just what I needed to enforce my decision to carry wheel armed.

[@fire1777]

I carry a 629 PC 44 Magnum Snubby all the time. It weighs about the same as a 1911. Keeps me outta the .380 vs 9mm vs 45 arguments too. Lol.

[@TheOl1911]

fire1777 that is awesome! LOL

[@Rated15R]

I carry a Taurus 605 that I've had for three years now, even though I have a Sig 938 that I also carry, I still prefer the revolver for daily carry. Love it

[@bobd3314]

For accuracy, I like my S&W model 59. I also love my S&W model 26 for its simplicity but don't feel as confident with it.

[@politicallyunreliable4985]

If a revolver is obsolete due to capacity, you need more time at the range. Six rounds from a .357 will deal with any realistic scenarios a civilian will find themselves in. NO SPRAY AND PRAY IN THE 7-11!

[@bobjohnson3077]

Jefe von Q At the range I always practice as I did in the military; two center mass, if he keeps coming, one in the head and ready to do it again.. My SP 101 groups well and I aim at the nose for the head shot. It works well in combat and it works well in self defense. The 101 conceals very well and practice make reloads quick. The .357 round are more effective than a 9mm.

[@drrocketman7794]

I've heard that if a civilian (read: not a cop or military) gets in enough trouble to need a firearm, if he doesn't get out of trouble with the rounds in the gun, he's in too deep.

[@H2inthehtx]

OMG spray and pray, I;m stealing that. That made me giggle.

[@rationalbushcraft]

I have a 360pd I love it. It is light and powerful. I have never been in a gunfight but I feel very confident of my ability to hit what I need to. Why carry a revolver? 1. light and easily carried. 2. accurate and runs any ammo 3. Rick hits the zombie right between the eyes every time with his.

[@elvisp1348]

A good Smith 38 , with plus p loads is an excellent choice .

[@gobsauce8891]

I never really understood the reasoning behind +P, can anyone explain?

[@matochkinsaasia7350]

@@gobsauce8891 because more is more. +p is psychologically appealing without physical benefit.

[@bigandy2109]

I own a glock and a Springfield armory, I carry them sometimes, but my lcr357 is the weapon I carry the most with a speed loader , capacity means nothing if you don't train and can't hit your target

[@rayhanes1347]

Got 357 LCR too with a big dot on the front. Love it but I gotta admit I only carry it when I have to. Other then that I gotta have more rounds. G26 or XDs and since it's getting cold, VP9 is coming n back out.

[@RonB208]

+Big Andy 210 Speed loaders are great, I shot PPC for many years and especially love the HKS brand, with proper muscle memory, they can be just as fast as changing a magazine.

[@SilvesterHumaj]

Let's just be happy we all understand and respect the 2nd amendment.

[@johnmead9012]

Fucking damn. That's the best thing I've on KZbin in a long time

[@fogtown3027]

Too bad it doesn’t exist here in California 👎

[@dr.byronloyd4713]

I agree with your assessments and philosophy. I too, carry a revolver for the same reasons. Thanks for sharing.

[@chrisselle5945]

I agree. I have a glock 23 which I love, but I carry a 1970 Detective special everyday and that is plenty of defense for me. Revolvers are just cool.

[@RonB208]

+Chris Selle I have a buddy, a retired deputy sheriff, who carried one of those as long as I've known him, I'm still trying to talk him out of it!

[@jorge31415927]

Revolvers always go "BANG" and have powerful caliber options that can drop any man on the planet with a single round! Not to mention that carrying ANY quality firearm - pistol or revolver - is a better alternative to pepper spray or mace.

[@checkyoursix5623]

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[@s0la.scr1ptura]

Anybody else wonder if he recorded his hands waving for 9 minutes then went back afterward and added the audio?

[@treyzup88p11]

I'm 26, and all my friends think that it's strange that I carry a 442. It wasn't until after we went to the range that they understood. Reliability, COMFORT, and conceal ability made me decide on it. I have everything from 380 on up, but I just haven't found anything that quite meets my criteria as well as my little j frame. I don't feel under gunned at all with 38+p rounds along with my speed loader. Thanks for the great videos!

[@williejamehufff3125]

I’ve learned so much from your videos over the years. I’ve been a subscriber for the past 8 years and have enjoyed watching your content. I always come back to this video and your pug videos. I mountain bike a lot and share a lot of the same thoughts as you regarding revolvers. It’s great you take so much time to learn the craft for each gun you carry. Take care

[@isaacsprenger9940]

I’ve used and been around revolvers since I was little, so that’s why I’m going with a revolver for my first carry gun. Something I’m already familiar with

[@61loneviking]

I see you have a Simply Rugged holster---nice choice! I have five of their holsters, including one for the 4 inch Mod. 19 I often carry. I have three speedloaders with me as well and I don't feel out gunned. I'm not a cop, I'm not a soldier at war. I'm an armed citizen with a sidearm to allow me to return fire and get away from the once-in-a-lifetime bad guy.

[@guisspino]

Love simply rugged, they make great stuff

[@stevecochran2677]

Being confident with your weapon is what its all about, God forbid you got to use it, you need to know in your mind you can get the job done, your life and possibly others are on the line. Good video.

[@Sedan57Chevy]

Fantastic video as always. I've said it before but I'll say it again: It's great to see someone taking revolver seriously as a primary carry (or even 1911's, for that matter). Just because something is old doesn't mean it can't still get the job done. Hope you have a good break from KZbin, I'll be waiting for new videos!

[@TheOl1911]

Sedan57Chevy exactly! I still get ribbed by the guys at the club who all carry their VP9s, Glocks, M&Ps, XDs, and so on...its quite funny as a lot of guys at the range will have 2 spare mags on their belt and their pistol in a SERPA then when they leave the range all of that stuff comes off and they put a j-frame or LCR in their pocket...stay tuned I'll be back next week with a vid on the 327 2" having to go back to S&W!?!?!? Yeah...

[@RedneckRealist]

This is a good video, it has some valid points for carry weapons. I carry a Bersa thunder 380 with 7+ 1, The ammo is Hornady critical defense. I trust it to function properly if the need ever arises, God forbid. It also helps that my Bersa is double action.

[@eronavbj]

During 22 years as a cop, I carried the S&W Model 10 4-inch in uniform and the Model 36 Snub in plainclothes and off-duty. Never...NEVER...had a problem. These revolvers are reliable firearms; period. Conversely, I have inevitably experienced some type of problem with my autos, whether LCP, Browning 32, Beretta 25, Colt 1911... Fire enough rounds through a semi-auto pistol and you are likely to eventually experience some incident, e.g. jam, FTF, inadvertent mag release, FTE, weak round failing to put the gun back into battery... I do like the LCP as a summer carry due primarily to its size, but when it jammed on me several times at the range last month, I packed it up and shipped it back to Ruger for a look-see. In the meantime, I've stuck a Ruger SP-101 three-inch into my jeans, which makes me feel more confident, but is definitely problematic as a concealed carry.

[@peterruiz6117]

I made 'top gun' with my S&W 586 at the time most in the acadamycarried the B92. I was hands down fastest, also. Capacity is not the issue.Most shots fired MISS THE TARGET. The spray and scream syndrome. So, when I tried ALL of the great and poular pistols, as reliable most were,it always came down to bullt placement. The PROBLEM w th revolver isrelaoding. Not capacity. The rev can become very ptoblematic if you'renot careful. Without writing a book here, watch for an empty falling backinto the cylinder UNDER the ejector star when reloading. Try the "Ayoob reload " tecniques.

[@sprofitt777]

I like revolver's too, l carry an Ruger sp 101 and a S & W model 12. In most self defense situations , you won't need more than 2 or 3 rounds. So carrying a gun with double digit rounds will not make a difference.

[@CWB1863]

Whatever works for you, carry it.That's all that matters.

[@TheOl1911]

CWB1863 exactly! thanks!

[@groovekingmuzz2699]

I love my Ruger SP101...Great gun and great for back-up....

[@user-nc3pt7zc3c]

It's the best

[@darrellterry1278]

I found myself in a situation and the semi auto I had stove piped and at the point was left with a 500.00 rock .I now carry only a revolver they don't jam you might get a dead round but you can still roll the wheel .

[@stevenfisk4702]

Your explanation is right on! The only thing that I would add for myself, would be age? I grew up and started carrying at a time when carry guns were limited? You touched on training with both types. Right on! Finally someone on KZbin that speaks with common sense and experience. Thanks! Keep it coming!

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

A wheel gun will never jam, that fact alone is enough reason to carry one over a pistol.

[@ice_wallow_come5449]

For sure, Patrick Bateman😉😉

[@dkeberhard]

really good video. Revolvers are ultra reliable according to just about every video I've watched or anything I've read. Trading capacity for reliability is something I've been considering for awhile. For many women, a revolver seems to be an important consideration since they have trouble sometimes working a semi-auto (observed during NRA classes I teach).

[@lastactionmedic5677]

I own a J frame myself. I also carried a Taurus 65 when I did armed security. I enjoyed it a lot, and got pretty damn good with it because of a great instructor (old retired marine who still lifted weights at 72). Thanks to that guy, I got fast as hell when reloading. I enjoy these more than semi autos. Great review man 👍

[@benthere422]

You summed it up with 1 statement, "I'm not a cop". Neither am I. I'm not engaging anyone in a big gun fight. I just want to get me & mine away from danger. And I also believe 5 rounds & a reload will suffice.

[@grandygm]

Carrying a gun and actually using a gun is not the same. All the "cool guy" factor evaporates instantly and you just want something that works.

[@rudipell90]

This is so true, I've heard it from several people who actually were involved in shootings.

[@Jace8637]

I loved carrying my Ruger LCR in .357. The revolver is a self integrated system. I don't have to buy more and more magazines. It can't jam on me, and in single action mode they're stupid accurate.

[@acew280]

You can store a revolver for years fully loaded without wearing down a clip spring. I have buddies that only keep there autos loaded with a half full clip to avoid the clip spring wearing out A badly worn or weak spring usually resulted in feed problems in the autos i own. Ill take my 5 shots guaranteed

[@RickSaffery]

Great video! I carry various arms according to whatever I happen to be doing. I typically used a revolver as a BUG. Over time, I noticed that my BUG was generally more concealable in common day to day clothing. So for me it was an organic transition to simply using what was a BUG into a primary EDC. I think you raised the most salient point and that is with respect to training. Get familiar with whatever platform you choose. Confidence will follow.

[@cwdotson9930]

They are totally reliable!! The versatility, rat shot, hollow points, target loads, 38+p!!😘😁

[@05camarodude69]

I really don't look at capacity for a ccw. From what I've always read the average number of rounds fired in a defensive situation is only 3 any way. plus my personal opinion is if I need more than a few rounds I need a rifle and not be anywhere near the situation. Also from what I've read usually attacks happen with 2 attackers so really 5 rounds is all you need for a ccw IMO. If someone wants to carry more please feel free to, I just feel the extra just add to the bulk making it heavier and harder to conceal.

[@Me2Lancer]

Reliability and easier to conceal are huge points to consider. Well done!

[@taxpayingamerican993]

I carry a Charter Arms .38 Special every day and it's my favorite daily carry, I've carried many different guns and it remains my EDC.

[@dragonbutt]

The same people that call a revolver "Antiquated" generally are still okay with the 1911, which is antiquated too. The simple fact is, what you are most comfortable with, is what you should carry. Even a 5 shot .22 mini revolver "derringer" is lethal.

[@creightonjason]

Funny you should say about the 1911 and mention revolvers in the same sentence - I prefer both, not glock

[@dragonbutt]

@@creightonjason Preference and comfort while shooting matter most, unless you're on a battlefield. Remember, .22 caliber has killed more people than any other caliber.

[@jkickinutube]

I love the revolvers!!!!! Keep them coming please! Thanks and Cheers! Jon

[@damirzanne]

I shoot 1911 to look cool at the target range, and I carry a revolver to protect my life...

[@tedkenne]

Criminals In General, Do Not Like The Sound Of Gun Fire ......They Tend To Run Away From It Without Asking How Many Rounds Your Gun Has In It!!!! I'm A Big Fan Of Revolvers. Thanks!!!

[@rorygibbons3310]

Because they always go "BANG." THATS WHY I DO.

[@ryanrountree2363]

The capacity issue is not an opinion, more is better. Five is probably enough, but more is always better.

[@skoparweaver7692]

+Ryan Rountree And size is not an opinion, smaller is better. You can't have everything in something that can reasonably be carried. You're an idiot if you think CCW has any need for absolution. A weapon you can fire accurately, carry comfortably and holds enough ammo for most situations is all you can hope for.

[@ryanrountree2363]

zorki weaver I was clearly not talking about absolution. Every single person i have ever talked to, read about, or watched, who actually have been in gun fights agree on one thing, more is more. I never said that size was not an issue, but what if I have a gun with five more rounds than another gun of the same size, I pick the one with more rounds. Hell even if it was one more. Like I said five rounds, especially .357 and .44, is more than likely going to do the job, but it might not. I don't like ifs and maybes. You say smaller is better so what about one of those 4.25mm mouse guns eh? damn thing fits in the palm of your hand!

[@skoparweaver7692]

Ryan Rountree " _more is more..._ " I'm quite certain anyone will agree with that, but you can continue to read books to confirm your suspicions.

[@ryanrountree2363]

zorki weaver What are you even trying to say?

[@skoparweaver7692]

Ryan Rountree That your statement had no point. Were you trying to say more is better? You already said that and hardly proved anything with your populist appeal or your appeal to authority. The only thing I see are logical fallacies sprinkled with your own opinions... If you don't like "ifs or maybes" then perhaps this life isn't for you as there is never a sure thing other than death and taxes.

[@johnmead9012]

I remember back when I was 16, carrying a J frame everywhere I went. Love that little feller.

[@63DW89A]

TheOl1911 my carry experience closely parallels yours. I began CCW with a Colt Commander. At times, in summer, needed something a lot more concealable. Got a Taurus 85 with bobbed hammer and learned the revolver reload drill with speed strips and speedloaders. Found some great 38 spl ammo (Buffalo Bore) that allowed the 2" 38 Spl snubby to rival full-sized 9mm performance. As I practiced revolver drills, I soon realized just how trouble free and easy-to-carry the revolver really was. Plus I was amazed at just how precisely accurate the little Taurus was. My confidence in the little Taurus grew to the point I could reliably fire centered head shots at 25 yards. Found a pristine S&W 66-1 at a pawn shop for cheap and the Commander was soon retired! For me, the precision accuracy a revolver is capable of, and constant practice that allows me to use that accuracy in fast double-action shooting, overcame any doubt about revolver capability for self-defense. My confidence that my revolvers could precisely land a round exactly where I wanted it well beyond self-defense range is why I began choosing the Taurus or S&W over the Commander time and time again. Plus the round contours of the S&W 66 and speedloaders / speedstrips conceal SO much easier than the Commander with 2 spare mags. Much easier to just "grab-and-go" too!

[@TheOl1911]

+63DW89A great insight and thanks for sharing!

[@RonB208]

+63DW89A That Model 66 is a great choice! My ex-wife, also an ex-cop, had one and loved it dearly, it was highly accurate and concealable and in a caliber to be taken seriously. She may still have it, we aren't that close any more.

[@eharris6347]

I think a revolver helps you find your target quicker when you fast pull , just the way it fits your hand and the angle and shape , it's kind of a natural angle

[@isaacarnold4635]

I wish Colt would manufacture DA revolvers again. I wish S&W would get rid of their trigger lock. While I am at it, I'd love to see the 2 1/2" barreled S&W model 19 available again.

[@BigBrownSwag]

I carry a 38 snub in my jacket pocket whenever I can. I like revolvers because there's no safety, but it really takes a lot to get one of those guns to fire. Plus I carry with one out of the chamber so if the hammer was triggered it won't misfire, and if I draw to shoot, the cylinder will chamber on its own for me. The gun is also from the sixties but I just love it!

[@fujinwinds2514]

I fail to see how someone could feel undergunned with 5 or 6 shots seeing how you have a 99.99% chance of not EVER having to use it

[@creightonjason]

The idea is to get away after firing, not getting involved in a war

[@IdkIdk-nt6iq]

@@creightonjason what if you can't get away though? What then?

[@IdkIdk-nt6iq]

But what if you do need to use it?

[@creightonjason]

@@IdkIdk-nt6iq Make every shot count

[@IdkIdk-nt6iq]

@@creightonjason under stress and with potentially more than one attacker? Idc what others use because it's their choice but I don't see why you'd limit yourself in terms of capacity because you don't think you'll need more. It's like putting the bare minimum in your gas tank to get to the store because chances are you'll make it there, But If a traffic jam happened or traffic was really slow and you run out of gas just because you didn't want to compensate for the chance you may run into adverse conditions that would really make you regret your choice to not pay the extra amount for more gas.

[@dylansheldon9031]

I think revolvers are more aesthetically pleasing and satisfying to use

[@chanmanthegreat1429]

@Jules Juerez ok jules...

[@michaelloverro9812]

Revolvers are dependable,powerful,and fit in almost all holsters. Making it a great weapons to use as an edc or home defence handguns .they are also legal every where.Suck it California!

[@gobsauce8891]

I gotta ask, do people not make their own holsters? Maybe it's a quirk, but when I got into firearms ,i began making my own leather stuff. Mainly because I couldn't find anything that i wanted/needed. For example, i couldn't find decent leather wraps for my "precious" rifles, or my iron's didn't fit much, so I began making my own.

[@richarddilorenzo8188]

My wife and I ride a tandem extensively. My "bike gun" is a Ruger LCP... There have been several assaults here in Indiana on the Monon Trail around Indianapolis. A couple we've heard about on the Pinellas Trail near St. Pete, FLA where we've also done many miles. Your reasoning is bullet proof, no pun intended...

[@DocRock83]

I know you made this video 5 yrs ago but it's new to me and I just started concealed carrying and use a J-Frame. Love it.

[@tomhorst7614]

For concealed carry I like the shorter barrel length. We still get the message across!

[@carryeveryday910]

Revolvers don't jam and can't get knocked out of battery that's all the reason i need.

[@agentblack3090]

That's incredibly false.

[@BlueonGoldZ]

+J Cole Revolvers do jam or malfunction you idiot.

[@sprofitt777]

+BlueonGoldZ It is true revolvers do jam, but that is very rare. I personally have never had one jam on me. I can't say that about semi autos.

[@BlueonGoldZ]

***** Being salty only works if I'm jealous of something superior to what I have. Revolvers are inferior.

[@usa-rb5fi]

Yes a revolver can ham, because I've seen it happen on one of mine. It's a Ruger SBH so no it's not some unknown gun. Anyhow revolvers also can get knocked out of timing. No handgun is perfect.

[@RickyJr46]

I like your approach with operationally similar devices and common ammunition. Smart!

[@PW.6060]

I'd carry a revolver. Why not? One good shot from a .357 is better than ten bad shots from a 9mm.

[@TerranPlanetaryDefenseForce]

then what's one good shot with a .357 compared to one good shot with a 9mm? what if you can't get a good shot with the .357?

[@PW.6060]

***** I understand that, I was just saying ammo capacity doesn't mean anything if your round isn't going to do it's job. I'm not saying a 9mm is a bad self defense weapon, I'm just saying I prefer a larger round like a .45 ACP or .357 magnum.

[@peterruiz6117]

Sorry, Sig 357 is over 150-200 fps less....And the SJHP is ALL the difference in a revolver. It acts way different than JHPs from an auto. .....Really.

[@grumpyoldfart7302]

Doctors certainly can, and so can their patients.

[@grumpyoldfart7302]

X-Ray Crystallography That's because 357's are loaded with slow burning powder to achieve best FPS with 6 to 8 inch barrels. I load my 357 with Titegroup, and get waaaaay more velocity than any 9mm.

[@MuchKoku]

I started conceal carrying when I turned 21. My first gun was a Glock 19 IWB. Being thinner, it made it extra annoying to keep from printing, especially in summer. I was mostly successful, but it was still uncomfortable. An old timer at the range suggested wheel guns. Thought he was nuts, but after some research, I picked up an M&P 340 and I never looked back. Even if you don't plan on using a revolver for EDC, I highly recommend every shooter learn to use one. Learning a DAO trigger has improved my shooting all around.

[@joshuamonk3005]

Now it is 2019 but yes i carry a revolver all the time... ruger sp101 to exact

[@ronalddavidleindecker3358]

"There's a lawyer attached to every one of these things.." 🤣So true 👍

[@skoon68w]

Thank you for having common sense and being rational. I Carry a Springfield xds in .45 , thinking about switching to the j frame revolver. I agree with you about sticking to the same weapon system I think people switch different platforms way to much, makes it hard to be proficient

[@crooked87]

i carry my LCR about 80 percent of the time, its so comfortable! the ones i carry in order are LCR, shield, glock 23, and XD9. if i feel like ill be needing more capacity ill go down the line.

[@jarkoer]

I believe a semi-auto is an optimal choice, but I also believe that a revolver is a viable choice for self-defense. (Notice I didn't say "combat"; I said self-defense.) When it comes to something even remotely resembling self-defense, most internet denizens are only familiar with "tactical combat fighting" where it's basically paramilitary training for war or urban combat. The problem is that it's unrealistic for most civilians. if the aggressor is prepared and determined, there is nothing big enough that you can stick inside your waistband that's going to be perfectly adequate for the job. The best you can do is to escape, and making him take cover would be a tremendous help. Fortunately the vast majority of defense scenarios in America are not against prepared or determined attackers; rather it's against people who are out to rob or rape you. In that scenario, a handgun is probably going to be adequate. But as a civilian, your primary self-defense objective is to stop the threat or at least escape the situation alive; not hunt down and kill bad guys. And of all the real-world events that have taken place in America where a civilian had to draw his gun, the situation was resolved on average with about 3 shots.

[@CarlosCruz-mw4hp]

Revolvers are not obsolete. They are very reliable firearms. Much more so than a pistol. Great video. We need more good guys with firearms. You solve situations way before someone can call us.

[@teammazza]

I agree with you 100%. I carry a Ruger LCR .38 every day and I have also gotten very good with it. For home defense go crazy, but for carry its always the snubbie for me. I support whatever anyone carries just carry. But the LCR with a 6 shot speed strip is on me all day every day.

[@yodhin79]

Revolvers are the Jeep Wranglers of guns: built simple, very reliable.

[@robertmendez2548]

Jeep wrangler how about having a m38 willys ex military jeep and a S&W 44magnum 4" 29-2 for fun old school.

[@edadpops1709]

Im running the revolver debate in my head right now, there are some valid pluses ,no malfunctions is big, pull the trigger, go bang 6 times. I just cant really get past the 6 shot limit, speed loaders and such. My g 30 with flush mags holds 9 or 10 conceals same or better than a pocket revolver, and throws out big ole 45s. It takes many hours of practice to go back and forth between pistol and revolver.personzlly I just dont have that kind of extra time. Some one asked on yt , whats the best gun to carry, the answer is , the kne you own and shoot well. Be safe carry on

[@TheOl1911]

+Edad Martin good words of wisdom

[@tigerman3]

I've added some revolvers to my EDC rotation this winter. Kind of a nice change over the bulky semi-autos that I've been carrying over the past couple of years.

[@berrylee6787]

I have a 1993 S&W moutain lite 375 mag 7 shot. It weighs 19 ounces, yep 19 ounces. If 7 rounds don't get you out of trouble, you're screwed. Don't stop EVER. They are sizing you up. Press the gas. Never had a jam, misfeed, safety issue. Most protective encounters are three shots. Great vidio

[@scottdavis2711]

The s&w model 627 pro series will make you change your mind about wheel guns if you are on the fence. 8 shot 357 mag with 3 moon clips in your pocket. That's a total of 32 quick shots of 357 mag.

[@Defender78]

+Scott Davis you know you cant keep moonclips in your pocket, they'll get tangled and bent. keep one moonclip each in a dedicated pouch!

[@ACMAGNUM1]

Nice family portrait brother. You know im an old school revolver guy. Hope all is well with you and be safe, hope you're back soon.

[@tonyford2391]

If you are not one to practice with your firearm, then I always recommend a revolver. It's dummy proof and in the heat of the moment when fine motor skills go out the window a revolver is the most reliable weapon you can shoot. But in the end carry what you are comfortable with.

[@erictalkington5674]

I did a video on the same subject. What's far more important than capacity, caliber or type of gun you carry is situational awareness by a long shot. If you can see trouble before it happens and remove yourself from the situation before shit goes down, that's your best defense.

[@ModernGentleman]

I too carry a revolver everyday. I carry a revolver for one simple reason, it doesn't jam. EVER. And as an added bonus, they come apart and clean super simple and easy. And .44 make big hole.

[@disguisedpickle1360]

The down side is if you ever need it because 7 people are breaking into your house your screwed the good part is it wont jam so you can spare yourself whatever death they have in mind and off yourself

[@ModernGentleman]

@@disguisedpickle1360 .357 on the nightstand, 12ga. pump under the bed, 45-70govt. Behind the door. That's 17 BIG rounds coming down the stairs. I got a good chance of making it. Now, if 18 people break in with autos, I'm fucked.

[@disguisedpickle1360]

rider yea in the middle of the night you totally want to grab seven guns or you can grab literally any semi auto pistol... PROBLEM SOLVED

[@ModernGentleman]

@@disguisedpickle1360 or you could worry about your own home and let me worry about mine.

[@disguisedpickle1360]

@@ModernGentlemanhow about you just unplug your internet box and never use it again better yet leave America you obviously haven't heard of the 1st

[@brandonsheaffer5035]

"In this god forsaken state" Must be talking about California.

[@ATECRIO]

At the very least you are able to purchase glock products. Mass has gone down the road to oblivion.

[@TheMrbeasely]

"In this god forsaken state" Must be talking about California Thanks for showing us how narrow minded you are.

[@dixienormous2355]

Probably jersey of California, maybe New York or Massachusetts, idk their laws. Maryland has the dumbest, you can’t buy magazines over 10 rounds in the state, but you can buy them out of state and bring them back

[@PanicAttackRecovery]

Thank you for sharing your personal perspective on revolvers. Good points.

[@robbanta2979]

I love a revolver. they are like a swiss watch... timing, craftsmanship, beauty, fantastic! I have 4 and want more

[@shingnosis]

Jerry Miculek says he typically carries a 340 PD. Nuff said.

[@billa.2450]

A modern revolver is hardly antiquated. It is more versatile and not ammo sensitive.

[@tony636able]

First common sense video review and personal tutorial without sponsor bais. Thank you so very much for setting the record straight about the misinformation about revolvers being "obsolete", or less effective than a semi-automatic handgun. The biggest "false confidence" argument proponents of semi-automatic weapons are "capacity." That's their #1 justification for carrying a semi-automatic weapon versus carrying a revolver is simply bravado, rather than simplicity. The truth is this; semi-automatic weapons (no matter how well manufactured) have a much higher failure rate than revolvers by comparison. Additionally, semi-automatic weapons require constant "racking" the rail to make sure the bullet is jacketed in the chamber. Furthermore, a semi-automatic weapon has several moving parts versus just the cylinder of a revolver. As a result, requiring much more maintenance. Regardless, "let each one teach one." For those reasons, I really appreciate your thorough review.

[@007vsMagua]

What I like about the J-Frame is that it can easily be carried and fired from a pocket of a jacket. While small autos can also be easily carried is a pocket it would be bad to shoot from inside a pocket because the slide could get hung up.