Why I Changed My Mind On Carrying A Revolver- Well Reasoned, or Fudd Regression?

[@hickok45]

I feel well armed with a small revolver. If I ever get "kilt" for having only 5 or 6 rounds, so be it. I'm still waiting for the stats on how many thousands of armed civilians are losing gunfights per year due to carrying 5 or 6 round revolvers. 😊

[@ArchetypeofMan]

This Blew My Mind!! #shorts @hickok45

[@ArchetypeofMan]

I'd say the most common loss for civilians is NOT having a gun on them- I'm astounded frequently by folks telling me they bought a firearm specifically for carry, but then they never carry it. I'm sure there's some outliers where a higher capacity firearm might make the difference, but I've not seen that shown on Active Self Protection. Honored that you watched, AND took the time to comment. One of the highlights for me since I've been doing this. 😎😁😁

[@mildlydisinterested]

@@ArchetypeofMan the threes that you mentioned nails down why I have always loved a DA revolver. It's capable of 99% of what an average person needs a pistol for and it always goes off when expected, but it's hard to make it go off when unexpected. And, it always goes off when you need it to.

[@PillsBuryDoughBoy_]

@@hickok45 the god himself

[@djwhite-out3643]

The legend himself has spoken. There is no need for further debate ladies and gentlemen.

[@jovanjohn8294]

I’ve only had to use a gun once; two guys tried to rob me while walking my dogs. It was enough for me to put my hand on my lcr(carried underneath a pearl snap in a desantis egat slide holster) and ask “boys we about to have a problem” to end the situation. Your 100% right the industry has dictated to us what we need by pointing to the anomalies in self defense shootings. I carry a 5 shot revolver and try to be kind to everyone I meet. It’s worked for me so far…

[@kylewood8327]

Boys “you’re” about to have a bad day! Your choice..

[@Liftedmussel223]

Man, words to live by. Thanks for sharing your encounter.

[@bunberrier]

Same for me... in the early morning a wild man that I assume was on drugs approached my car at a stoplight, and started "axing" for money because his car was broke down, while pointing to an empty gas station. No car. He kept closing and suddenly was nearly in range to reach in the window. All I had to do was retrieve from the center console and level it at him right below the door frame. He never saw a gun, just the motion. Off he went.

[@CurlyPewbes]

Sound like a made up story.

[@jovanjohn8294]

@@CurlyPewbes Don’t particularly care much what you think it sounds like.

[@timothysmith2101]

Biggest advantage, in my mind, to a revolver (hammerless or shrouded) is the ability to fire from the pocket without a malfunction. See something sketchy, but you're not sure it warrants drawing your pistol, put your hand in your pocket and you’re covertly ready for a close quarter engagement if need be, without the need to draw and cause a scene if it was indeed unwarranted.

[@Timpala44]

This is exactly what my thoughts are.

[@thatf_inguy8220]

I have a theory that everyone who carries for a long enough time will eventually start carrying a j-frame.

[@TheOfficialCaseMade]

Been carrying daily for over three years, started with a double stack, went to a single stack, back to a double stack, now I'm looking at pocket guns and snub noses. I refuse to not carry, so I'm looking at smaller stuff that I can throw in a pocket or trigger guard holster when I have to dress light.

[@NobleSavage44]

Guess I hit the Bell Curve running, started with a Smith J frame. 😊

[@CalebRogers-e4d]

It happened to me

[@vlogfriendsutopia]

Started with a full sized 1911. Bounced between a few things and now? I'm currently settled on my S&W model 60 3" 357, so... Yeah, that tracks.

[@granitejeepc3651]

i been carrying since 88...started with snubby only...then carried autos as well....i still carry both..snubbie strong side and auto in shoulder

[@KC51-y7r]

I have carried a little bit of everything over the years. I used to carry a Glock 19 and let me tell you, after about 2-3 hours I was ready to chuck that heavy bulky thing off my hip! I got into some of the micro 9mm and .380’s, but they were extremely finicky with ammo and I never could bring myself to be confident with them. I recently went back to a S&W 442 and doubt I’ll ever go back. Now I will say, if I’m going to a sketchy area, big city, or far from home I’ll bring the Glock 19. But I’m going on 40 years old, I’m married, and have 3 kids. I don’t stay out late and don’t go to sketchy areas. I’m also not going back to Fallujah anytime soon, so my little j frame with a speed strip in the pocket is perfect for my grocery trips lol. You’re 100% right about the firearms industry. I think the capacity argument has become more of a marketing gimmick. And honestly, in 99.9% of scenarios if a little 5 shot j frame isn’t going to get you out of trouble you probably need a rifle. A lot of the tactical bros don’t think about legality issues of defensive carry/shooting either. You shoot much more than 5, MAYBE 10, rounds in a defensive scenario and you better have a top tier lawyer because you’re probably on your way to prison! I’d rather defend myself to a jury with a 5 shot revolver than a “super cool tactical” 17+1 semiautomatic. At the end of the day I’m not getting any younger. I’m all about comfort and concealment. I LOVE that I can literally carry my j frame no matter what I’m wearing. It’s my on me at all times gun!

[@andershilmo1866]

I get that argument, as I live in the great state of Texas I do not worry about that much in my home town especially. Of course any possible crime being perpetrated on one of us is not likely. I think 🤔 of the old adage of you can never have to big of a gun in a gun fight though. There was one time where I needed a gun and I would have taken a j frame but I much would have had a compact or full sized. I don’t foresee me being without one again and a compact or fullsized is what it will be. Having gone through that ordeal.

[@HarrysHolsters]

Tollerant of neglect not abuse is the key component most people miss. Shooting revolvers have also improved my mindset for accuracy at all costs.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

You can't miss fast enough to win is the quote that comes to mind. lol I can't remember who said it though

[@rbm6184]

I agree. High capacity is not an excuse for poor marksmanship even with an autoloader. Revolvers with that limited capacity force us to be better shots. We know that most real world shooting cases compiled by Ellifritz that they only involve two or three shots to stop a threat. But six shots with a speed strip reload if necessary should be plenty even for multiple threats. We are responsible for every round that leaves our gun and there is a lawyer attached to every bullet. If I can get away with concealing my revolver then I will carry it over any of my autoloaders. No racking a slide, round in the chamber, out of battery, jams, mags, manual safeties and all the hassles that go with the manual of arms for an autoloader. Revolvers are simple and even though I shoot autoloaders well I shoot revolvers better. Hopefully we never have to draw our gun in defense of our life but at least we will be competent with it no matter which pistol we carry, revolver or autoloader. My revolver is a Taurus 856 Defender three inch .38Spl. +P in an Andicen IWB/OWB leather holster with a thumbbreak/snap. It is a small J frame and is about as large as my sub compacts. The bulge is a little bigger than my micro SIG P365 just about the same as if I carried one of my sub compacts. I carry at the 4 O'clock position most of the time but I will calf holster or shoulder holster my autos also. Thanks for the wheel love. Let's make 2023 the year of the revolver.

[@billelston677]

I have went full circle after 30 some years. Started with a 38 SP went to two other calibers with semi auto and now I’m back to 38 SP revolver. Revolvers have never failed me and the pocket carry is wonderful!

[@larrycorn4508]

I'm a retired (30+ years) LEO. I carried an semiauto for years, but I had a revolver as a backup. I have a Chief Special (60) and an LCR. I don't feel underguned with either. It is all I need now. I'm no longer looking for trouble, but I feel I can cure it if it comes.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

Depending on where I'm at, etc, I may still opt for a medium sized semi-auto with higher capacity, but I normally feel just fine with 6 rounds in the gun, and another 6 in my pocket. A lot depends on if I'm in an area where violent crime is more of a "group activity" or not

[@mrm8556]

👍💐

[@Progen77]

NYC guy here, just bought the 6 shot Kimber K6xs snub revolver. .38 special +P not the heavier K6s in .357. Urban life is often up close, people try to grab you. No slide means no slide lock, push into chest or gut and shoot. Country people may approach from further back and be armed. Urban is wrestling range and possibly strong arm robbery. Overpenetration and hitting bystanders is another issue here. Just a few thoughts for everyone from my area.

[@anonymouse7074]

How you liking the k6xs, 5 months later?

[@Progen77]

A solid question, I've shot it a good amount and with 5 different types of ammo. It is snappy and inaccurate. I'm a decent shooter. I put it down and go to a different gun and I'm cutting out the center of an NRA target at 10 yards. This is a back up gun or a 5 yard anti-strong arm robbery . What I said still stands but this is a very situational firearm.

[@briancolyer4947]

I spent 20 years in the military and trained with semi autos the entire time. In the military you NEED a high capacity pistol as a secondary to your rifle. But as a civilian now, I use something I never got the chance to use- a 5 shot .38 special LCR. It’s the best firearm I have ever owned. And yes, it’s all I need as a civilian. I love revolvers. They are simple, practical, and reliable. Most excellent self defense firearm.

[@rickylesende]

Glad to see another veteran thinks the same way I do. Hooah!!! Thank you for your service!!!

[@rickylesende]

@scottishd0g87 to be honest, the AR 15 is semi automatic weapon to look like a weapon of war. I personally don’t have a need for one, some individuals may feel more comfortable with one. This is just my opinion, I have had my time behind a rifle, I personally don’t need more time behind that particular rifle.

[@CoreyFPiazza]

@scottishd0g87 The entire point of the second amendment was, because our founding fathers just got finished fighting a war against their government, fighting a tyranny that might have been a little better armed, they wanted to make sure the future citizens of this country wouldn't be so under-gunned if tyranny should return. Gun laws will only do two things. It will keep the right tools for defense out of the hands of the law abiding, while criminals and tyrants, who either work around the law or above it, will still be armed. In a world without guns, tyrants and criminals still have means to destroy. What a gun does is, for the first time in history, the weak, sickly, less athletic people have an equalizer. Fist to fist, knife to knife, bludgeon to bludgeon, sword to sword, the strong, agile, and young always are at an advantage. Gun to gun, that's less the case. It's not about what YOU think people need. (And if you think no one has ever needed a high capacity semi-auto to defend their home from multiple intruders, the burden of evidence is on you to explain away all the many examples available on the internet out there.) It's about having access to the right tools so that when the need arises, we can defend the innocent, or the innocent can defend themselves. Gun laws also make firearm ownership so expensive that only the wealthy, elite, and criminal can own them. It literally leaves the weaker, more vulnerable, more poverty stricken people without support. And if you're thinking cops? They're always minutes away when seconds count.

[@celphalonred1999]

@scottishd0g87 I swear to god that better be sarcasm.

[@hardcoredrumnutz6676]

@@briancolyer4947 I only spent 8 but I know exactly what you’re saying and I carry the same thing. It’s incredible how comfortable and light it is. And if I can’t finish the job in 5 then it wasn’t meant to be. The 20 rounds pistols will stay waiting till they’re needed.

[@briancarter8092]

Big fan of my LCR in 327 federal magnum. It's reliable, powerful and easy to carry. Never a misfire or jam and it will fire 5 different cartridges. The double action only gives me peace of mind from a safety standpoint. Great video, thanks for publishing!

[@ArchetypeofMan]

Thanks for the kind words! Love mine also. Carry it daily

[@rangerdanger222]

5 different cartridges thar are not in common usage.

[@dhamilton201]

​@@rangerdanger222 Options!! ...when all the main stream caliber ammo (9mm, 40, 45, 380) is hard to find, in store or online

[@robmiller54]

Same here but, carry H&R Mag. I hate the full power cartridge from the LCR !

[@Amalgam67]

I've carried semi autos both micro compact and full size. But I always come back to snubbie revolvers, either my j-frame or the LCR because it's so simple and safe to carry and extremely fast to engage the sort of close-in attackers an average citizen is likely to encounter. Also, both the speed loaders and pocket holsters can be used with both models.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

I'm certainly seeing the appeal now that I've come over to the snubnose life lol

[@oldcop18]

As a Boomer & retired cop I was forced to use my issued .38 more than once during my career, having to reload once under fire, and learned to trust revolvers. In retirement I still carry a J Frame but modern auto loaders make sense for today’s LEOs. My daily orbits include going to lunch with my retired cop buddies, grocery shopping or medical appointments; all of which are pretty safe.

[@cgsimons1187]

As long as I stay outside of a war zone, I feel pretty comfortable with a .357 Magnum. Something that has come to my awareness as I've gotten older is that most criminals have a rather weak morale. I've noticed this a number of times while watching videos of real defensive shootings. When one thug is dropped, the rest of them tend to flee. They are very different from well regimented soldiers who will stand and fight regardless of how frightening the situation has become.

[@ChristianGrest]

Nothing wrong with carrying a revolver. There's a time and place for them, no doubt. Plus you can't deny the simplicity of a revolver.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

100%! Point and pull trigger lol

[@tygre7]

In cold weather, even if you're toting a wonder nine under a heavy coat, that J frame in your exterior coat pocket is a great idea.

[@waynecustis]

Most people i know do not feel comfortable carrying one in the chamber with semi auto me included. I feel very comfortable carrying a revolver with the safer 10lb.trigger.

[@iShowUnusualBehavior]

Not carrying chambered is wild.

[@celphalonred1999]

Not as safe as a semi still.

[@andershilmo1866]

@@iShowUnusualBehaviorI agree!! Active self protection channel would agree. Couple of people didn’t make it because of that school of thought.

[@zackmorgan4500]

@@celphalonred1999 BS

[@tonybocchetta2959]

There are many reasons to carry a revolver and as you say, statistically, one may not ever need it..... but if the need arises: In a grappling situation, if you have an internal hammer revolver you can fire it from a pocket.... also in a struggle, you may have to press the muzzle into against an assailant's body and the revolver will still function.... where is a semi-automatic may be pushed out of battery slightly and not fire as a result ! There is also the firing under stress factor where, if you're not holding on to your semi-automatic tight enough, it may fail to fully cycle causing a jam or a failure to feed for a follow-up round. One more reason is that if you have to fire and run for cover there's the possibility that you may slip and fall on a spent shell that ejected on the ground below your feet... those are valuable seconds lost that can cause the worst possible outcome to the situation for you. My first reach is for my revolver with a semi-automatic as a backup if I happen to be going to an unfavorable area for business any reason. Ladtly, regarding the legality involved in shooting someone, weather in self defence defense or not. In most if not all states if you shoot someone, even in self-defense, you will immediately be arrested and things will be sorted out later... and in court it could weigh against you if you used and fired excessive amounts of shots from a hi cap. semi- auto versus a revolver with a 5 or 6 round capacity. The courts do not look favorably on high-capacity pistols whether it be a defense or offense situation.

[@liztaylor85139]

Thank You very much! I'm trying to choose a daily concealed carry & love revolvers. Looking for something like the lady S/W, hammerless .38 Special or similar. My only concern as a female is that I never have pockets like a man that it can fit in. I don't think an inside holster would work on most of my clothes. I want a belly band but, not sure how that would work out with a revolver?

[@stevenessary7986]

As a former LEO, I started out with a 357 revolver, then a Colt 1911, 45 acp later on at the same department. Years later at a different department I carried a Sig 220, 45 acp. The ironic part is, I always carried a revolver as my back up gun and off duty gun. At both department we had to furnish our own weapons and could choose anything we wanted, other than a rimfire. I qualified with my S&W airweight 38 spl just like I did with all of the other duty weapons and shot it almost as well even at 25 and 50 yards when qualifying, shooting expert. Today, many years after leaving LE, I still carry a revolver. The only time I ever had to use a gun was before I was a LEO and it happened to be a stack barrel derringer(I was young and poor and it was what I had). It kept me from being robbed and beaten up by two would be thugs in the middle of no where. I can and will use whatever is at my disposal when necessary, but I put a lot of faith in a revolver, otherwise I would have carried a semi-auto as my back up gun.

[@327Federal]

I carry a revolver because I don’t want to lose my brass casings on the ground. Revolvers are less likely to malfunction during fights or entanglements. Revolvers can be fired while concealed in a pocket and won’t malfunction. 327 Fed Mag is very powerful and performs equal to 9mm. Revolvers do not rely on previous cartridge cycling a slide and chambering a new round. Revolvers are less likely to malfunction due to lint from normal carrying conditions. Revolvers are excellent for educating new shooters and training good habits and trigger discipline. Revolver Grips can be personalized to the shooter better than any semi auto handgun, even better than the newest modular semi autos.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

I can't find any fault with your statement. Well reasoned for sure!

[@John_Malloy]

I would add two more advantages of a revolver. Revolvers can be loaded and unloaded easily without bullet setback. This helps if you want to unload everyday, perhaps to dry fire, without wasting carry ammunition. Also dry fire is more realistic through multiple trigger cycles.

[@fivevs1]

i’ve been in the “gun world" for about a decade now and I’m starting to realize all those old timers kind a new thing or two. One thing about revolvers that no one talks about they’re just more comfortable to carry because they’re curved.

[@taylorharbin3948]

Yes, and they take advantage of the way your wrist bends when you point at something.

[@yellowboxster06]

It’s also helpful to remember our jobs as concealed carriers is not to be conducting counter-insurgency operations against a large, opposing force. We are to avoid trouble if at all possible, and when we can’t, we are to stop life threatening behaviors not kill large numbers of people in close quarters. If you were an off duty law enforcement officer and potentially subject to more extreme scenarios there is plenty of justification for a high capacity, semi-auto handgun but for civilian personal defense it’s questionable whether or not red dot optics, illuminators, and high capacity magazines serve any purpose beyond deferring to marketing hype. I can appreciate all that new technology but seriously when I go out of the house I’m carrying my Ruger SP101 and one extra speed strip.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

The red dot sights DO make a difference. Whether they are NEEDED for your application or anyone else's is a question only you can answer for yourself. Depending on where I'm going and what I'm doing, I do opt for something with a light and RDS. Just like choosing a screwdriver for whatever you're working on- you might need a tiny Phillips working on a watch, or a very large flathead for automotive needs. But for me, at this point in my life, in my environment- I feel just fine with the LCR

[@Hornet135]

If you ain’t getting paid for it, it’s not your job.

[@petermichaelcapani7253]

As I age, just passing 73, I seek to simplify my world including my carry options. I started as a revolver guy and am returning to be a revolver guy with the exception of my full size 1911s in .45 ACP. 357/38SPL is my current load out in 4-inch, 3-inch and snubby lengths. I carry all the time as long as it’s within the law. I’m a former LEO and certified instructor. I carry because “man’s inhumanity to man” is growing geometrically.

[@thesecurityguardchannel]

The comfort and reliability are hard to argue, especially as I’ve gotten older and spend less time out and about. Great content.

[@hickok45]

You make good sense in this video, in my opinion.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

Thank you sir, I appreciate the kind words. It's an honor that you watched and commented- you're the reason I got started doing this. I've been watching you for a long time

[@raymondpedrick1734]

I also think a lot of people don’t realize when you get into a self-defense shooting you have to answer for every single round that you fired so yes it is nice having a 10, 12, 15 and 17 round magazines for worse situations but it’s going to be hard to justify said amount of rounds to a jury… My point being it can be beneficial having a lower round count and a small revolver. And yes you Don’t have to use every single round but I’d be willing to say 90% of people in a high stress situation will mag dump every one of those rounds. So I believe a well trained person with five or six rounds can handle just about any situation an average citizen would be in.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

Definitely have to be accountable for every round fired, and what/ who they hit. I think in some situations, I'd like more capacity, so I change my carry to something like my CZ P07 or Sig Macro. But that's normally when traveling to or through locales where "pack attacks" are more common.

[@h.r.puffnstuff8705]

100%. 9-10 ccw folks neglect to work on or practice situational awareness. Avoiding confrontation is an art all its own.

[@andre1987eph]

If have to go before a jury, you've already lost.

[@mkshffr4936]

@@ArchetypeofMan In a related thought I would rather have two 6 or 7 shot guns on hand than a single 12-14 shot gun. Stuff happens. Things break. I usually try to carry two guns at least one of which will be a revolver. I am not opposed to an auto as a backup at all and often have a high capacity 22 with me for that purpose but I don't feel naked with just the Super Blackhawk and a 38 snubbie. 😇

[@EzequielTD]

I carry the LCR in 38 special, with 2 speed strips on my front pocket most comfortable gun to carry.

[@michaelschaffer9165]

Generally a snubby goes out the door with me. They're just plain convenient and adequate. Sam Colt made the first revolver in 1836 and they've been getting folks home safe ever since. I expect they'll continue to do that for a while longer.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

I'd imagine you're 100% correct.

[@platoplombo15]

I also carry mostly LCR's, for the same reasons, primarily the 327. I opted for the concealed hammer for several reasons, mostly because the X versions lack the screw joining the polymer to the steel at the rear sight. Throw a Roger's grip on there with a little stippling on the front and back straps, and you've got a practical Space Cowboy: great triggers, light weight and the polymer plus the high-tech coatings make them near rust-proof.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

That's a good point. I may trade out for the concealed hammer at some point. It was what they had, and I thought I'd play with the single action more than I have lol

[@BanduTheGreat]

I carry a Ruger GP 100 in .327 magnum. I love that gun. I live in San Antonio, Tx, but I'd carry this weapon in just about any environment shy of bear country . While having a firearm, is nice. My most powerful self defense weapon is my brain. I practice common sense as if I wasn't packing heat.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

You're 100% correct. GP100's in .327 are getting rare it seems! Cool piece!!

[@philfoggs5357]

Yup I agree. It's the most underrated and most dangerous weapon we have with us at all times.

[@SierraBravo347]

Welcome to the Club, Bro. Now you understand why I'm most often armed with a wheelirgat...or two...you know...NY reload things. 🤣 Yes, are there times More is Better, absolutely. Carry what's APPROPRIATE for the situation and most of all, BE PREPARED, both mentally and Spiritually, to "handle Business" if forced to do so. Welcome to Enlightenment. ✌🏼✌🏼

[@ArchetypeofMan]

I'm absolutely hooked. Between this revolver, this holster, and this caliber- I don't carry much else these days. Occasionally, I take my P365 Macro, but thus is the ticket. Lol

[@SierraBravo347]

@@ArchetypeofMan The .327 magnum is good because the ballistics are inbetween .357 magnum and 9x19. You get Better ballistics with less recoil. And it's in a more carryable package. I find myself carrying either my S&W 437 or my Taurus 605. Especially the 605 because its .357 magnum.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

Ol Caleb Giddings is working for Taurus these days. Been eyeing a few of their new offerings he's showing off on Instagram lol Their optics ready revolver is intriguing and their Executive Grade wheel guns look NICE!!

[@SierraBravo347]

@@ArchetypeofMan He SHOULD be working at Micky D's, because he's an F'ing Clown. That reminds me...that little Spat is how I found Your channel! 👍🏼

[@leifhoklin2681]

@@SierraBravo347 YES!! I thought I was the only one! Can’t stand the guy. Arrogant and rude as hell.

[@carryeveryday910]

Welcome home brother lol. I went through a very similar process when I first started carrying a gun as a young adult and I was positive I could never have enough ammo I carried two spare magazines, a Glock 17 appendix the whole 9. Then I went down to a Glock 43x in a side car with two shield arms mags. Then I started carrying a ruger LCR in a phlster city special with the occasional speed loader. I realized the same thing. If I’m just going to put gas in my wifes car or somewhere that is not a “target rich” environment I don’t always need nor want to carry a whole sidecar rig. I’ve also carried a gun for a living for the past 5 years doing executive protection (bodyguard) work. I have worked in and around some VERY sketchy places and people and I think that played into my mentality of I don’t think I’d ever need the full 71 rounds I carry at WORK when I’m more likely than anyone else to actually get into a gunfight much less when I’m at the grocery store and if I DO I’m either dead already or having the worst day ever lol. Snubbys have their place for sure and when I’m in the suburbs of Dallas where I live I usually carry one and when I make the drive up to the city I’ll put on the 43x.

[@bournist]

I also carry an LCR for EDC concealed. I live in rural NY. I put a lot of thought into my first pistol and went with a revolver for many reasons. I have a lever action .357 so a companion pistol was a good idea. Again I live in rural NY so chances are if I EVER need to use my firearm it will be against 1 maybe 2 people tops. I am confident with the training I have and practice I get that I can confidently protect myself and others with 5 shots. I also mentioned I live in NY, I know my state is a communist run area and so I also thought about the legal ramifications if I have to use my firearm for self defense. I think that if I did use a revolver for self defense, it would look better in NY court using an "antiquated", non-"scary" looking, non-semi auto pistol for defense. That's just my opinion. I really like the feel and shootability of the LCR and I'm glad I choose it as my CCW.

[@Libertarian_Neighbor]

7:21 This is what people need to hear. Don’t lose sight of what’s most important. Live your life and live those around you first and foremost.

[@gonzob9609]

I couldn't agree more. The double action always scared me away without trying one. Always wanted a 327 when they first came out, but never pulled the trigger. When the LCR came out I purchased an X model in 327 snub about 6 months ago. I also started reloading at that time. If you reload, the 327 is the best self defense caliber made. 71 grn Barry's round nose makes great plinkers at 8 cents a piece, and 3 grains of Zip, or titegroup. I load those in S&W longs. In fact I load even my self defense rounds in longs to get the extra barrel length at around 32K pressure. Use either the 75 grain Leigh ED which i load in H&R mag brass to get the case volume with the longer bullet, with 6 grns of CF pistol. Getting around 1280fps. 85 XTPs I use 6.5 and getting a little lower at 1250. Totally controllable. I load 4 of those, and 2 104 Federal HST's for the last shots just in case. Those are a kick in the nuts with the light weight LCR, very hot. I shoot it so much I decided to buy another one with the enclosed hammer I won't shoot much, and use for CCW. The plus is it can be shot out of a hoodie pocket, purse and it will always go bang. If not just pull the trigger again. Dirtbag can't jam it either if he tries to grab it. Also ordered a 357 with the enclosed hammer as well, and play around with loadings between 38 +p and 357. I also bought some Starline short colt brass. It's about as long as a 9 cartridge. I'll be getting rid of my autos except the ones I really like. BTW The trigger on the LCR is very smooth, and has actually improved my shooting having to steer it before it breaks, and cuts down of flinching because you don't know when it's going to go off Totally sold!

[@gonzob9609]

FYI, there's a free reloading program, Gordan's on the web. It calculates pressure. I load everything to around 32-35K no matter what size brass, longs, H and R mag. Don't use the 327 mag brass. Useless in a snubbie. It also calculates the amount of powder burn, and efficiency. I stick mainly to Titegroup, HP-38, and CF-Pistol. same velocities without the blast. I label the box of ammo with load data incase I croak and some unlikely soul obtains the ammo and tries one of my "longs" in his 1897 colt.

[@josiahwyncott7519]

I understand all the good arguments here. No denying the logic of them. Myself, I see the crazy stuff and people that goes on/around these days and I want to have extra, not just enough. Someone said something to the effect of "Carrying a gun should be comforting, not comfortable."

[@ArchetypeofMan]

I get and agree with that too. I wasn't trying to convince anyone to forgo their semi-auto, just explaining why I'd shifted my opinion on revolvers as defensive tools in the modern age. I certainly still think a semi-auto makes a lot of sense in a lot of areas, and carry one myself when I venture from the land of cows and rocks. lol

[@gfb46]

Loved the video, especially about headed to Atlanta, for me that trip would be going to New Orleans. I have recently come to the same conclusion you spoke about in your video and now carry a LCRX .38 with wadcutters. Less recoil and before the industry came out with 1,000 different versions of the same thing, a bullet, those old lead bullets from 38's handled many a criminal. Keep up the good work.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

We were in New Orleans back in May. I definitely carried, but didn't see much that was alarming as long as we stayed in the French Quarter. Loved our time there, and hope to be back sooner, rather than later. The food had me almost ready to list our house and move. 😂

[@leslieshepperd9850]

I frequent my local shop about once a week, and there are always people looking at the revolvers, and buying them. I asked them if they still sell a considerable amount of revolvers and they do . Being a Fudd myself, I am also scoping out those cases!

[@ArchetypeofMan]

They do seem to have remained fairly popular, and dare I say, even increasing in popularity here the last couple years.

[@leslieshepperd9850]

@Archetype of Man I agree! Probably close to half of my "Hand Tool " collection are revolvers... Maybe more than half.

[@Uberragen21]

Surprisingly, my primary FFL in CA doesn't sell many revolvers. As such, I tend to have to order a revolver through their distributor and wait 1-2 months before I can hurry up and wait for the 10 day waiting period.

[@awparkermd55]

I carry a Ruger LCR 38 special +P. I like that the size is small enough to carry in my jeans pocket with a pocket holster. I do carry 2 quick loaders for extra ammo just in case.

[@glennlanphier4824]

Welcome to the club! I'm a boomer, love all weapons. I carry a 357, 4inch Dan Wesson when i can. But mostly a j-frame and a NAA 22mag as a backup. First time on your channel. I subbed. 👍

[@barryhamilton7499]

Enjoy the channel, keep them coming. Carry Glocks most of the time. But I own a Colt Detective Special and Colt Cobra. Made in ‘73 and ‘75. Love both and carry the Cobra at times. Have never felt under gunned. But started carrying a revolver in 82 through 91 when I started policing. Moved to semi auto until retirement in 07. I like the revolver vibe!

[@doctorgears9358]

I've heard LCR in 22 is pretty good. That extremely heavy trigger pull results in thor's hammer being dropped on those little rimfire cartridges, which means you never have light primer strikes as a result of the firearm.

[@marciocumpiancumpian2075]

Boa noite aqui do Brasil, sou policial aposentado e mesmo tendo trabalhado com pistolas semi automáticas e revolveres, até hoje utilizo meu taurus 85s com um jetloader reserva. Amo revólver. Deus abençoe as Américas 🇧🇷🤝🇺🇲Good evening here in Brazil, I'm a retired police officer and even though I worked with semi-automatic pistols and revolvers, to this day I use my Taurus 85s with a spare jetloader. I love revolvers. God bless is Américas 🇧🇷🤝🇺🇲

[@brunomuss32]

Márcio, como vc porta seu jetloader? É no bolso mesmo? E obg pelo seu trabalho realizado.

[@marciocumpiancumpian2075]

@@brunomuss32 boa noite amigo. Eu costumo colocar em porta jets no cinto, ou um no cinto e outro no bolso, mas acho que no bolso prejudica demais a recarga. Como nos anos 90 o cinturão da polícia tinha os porta jets do lado direito,me acostumei assim, pois fica perto da mão direita. Tem gente que faz a recarga com a mão esquerda,eu não me adaptei . Não sei se consegui explicar.

[@mkshffr4936]

And then I thought about how likely is it that a defense might involve up close grappling. Seemed like it might be pretty high. Did I want to rely on a weapon which required a firm grip and care not to get put out of battery by proximity to the opponent in such a situation? And then I considered whether I wanted to reload for flexibility and economy and whether I wanted to chase brass at my age or mess with rounds that headspace on the cartridge mouth.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

Chasing brass DOES get old for sure. I like the versatility of reloading for revolvers too- no worries about whether or not the gun will cycle, so you can load all sorts of stuff

[@tollaserfontein642]

I am from the easter cape in south africa. Around here thigs can get pretty hairy real quick. I do carry a 38spl stainless taurus mod85(i seat like a stuck pig) that said it usualy is enough to merely produce the firearm in order for the attacker ti change his mindset about robbing. you.realistically spraking, having lived my life in one of the most violent areas in my country(necklace murders started here) i can honestly say the chances of having to shoot it out is very rare indeed. The snubby revolver seems to have tje same effect on the criminal element as any high capacity auto, they duck when shots ring out. The willingness to use what you have in my opinion is of more importance than what yiu carry.

[@inyourdefense0]

True, deciding what you wish to carry is all about risk management. That's another word for gambling. My "trail gun" is a Chiappa Rhino 4" 357 magnum, sometimes backed-up with a Henry X-gun in 357 magnum.

[@CacheCropp]

Impressed with you sharing what you’ve learned and admitting “you don’t know what you don’t know”. The best carry gun is the one that is always available. My LCR 9 is always in my pocket, never malfunctions and has a great trigger. Most defensive situations are going to be at a gas station, convenience store, walking across a parking lot. How many of you leave your 18 round carry rig in your vehicle when pumping gas or at a quick store stop?

[@ArchetypeofMan]

And THAT is what led me to change my mind. I realized that I'd (not often, but still...) leave a larger gun in the truck while doing some tasks for work, whereas a smaller gun, especially a revolver, was easier to "live" with while working. A gun 25-100 yards away in the truck does me no good if I need it NOW.

[@michaelrocole7174]

Excellent conversation good case for a reliable self defense weapon. I own many revolvers and practice frequently. I recently added a Ruger LCR .327 Mag and really like it and carry it in a Harry’s Holster which is incredibly comfortable. I ride motorcycle that holster and gun carry comfortable and is easy to access and safely draw. If one practices they can become very proficient. The key is shoot the darn thing and run stress drills work to improve your proficiency. Nice conversation and dissertation. As a side note I also own several semi autos and shoot them as well. I carry them too. One of my favorite is a full size HK 45 and a Sig micro 9mm. But when woods walking or bike riding that LCR or Chiappa 357 sits concealed on my person. Investing in reloading allows allot of practice. 💪🇺🇸

[@ArchetypeofMan]

Thank you, Michael, I really appreciate the kind words. I also ride, and I find it much more comfortable to carry a revolver than a semi-auto. I'm working on getting better with revolvers here lately, and you're 100% correct about reloading. I don't think I can go back to buying factory ammo now that I've tasted the world of loading what I need, when I need it. Making sure I stay stocked on components so that I can be immune from seasonal shifts on availability. lol

[@johndak1]

I 100% agree with you on everything you said on your video. Around where I live I carry a Ruger LCR 38 and if I have to go into the city I usually carry my Ruger Security 9 but I still would feel just fine carrying my revolver if need be. Great video.

[@michaelm.6016]

Well said. The best firearm is the one you have on your person at all times, not the 50 gun collection you have at home. That’s great if someone tries to break in, but then you can still only grab one😁. Having a gun that you WILL consistently carry (out of comfort) will serve you better. Revolvers are also great for close quarters with someone trying to grab the slide not being an issue is you end up wrestling around. Concealment is also a major factor for me. I’m 5’7 165lbs and that gun disappears on my 4 o’clock strong side

[@ArchetypeofMan]

Solid words and observations!! Even at 6'1", 270, I STILL have to be mindful of concealment at times depending on what I'm wearing and doing.

[@ElmCreekSmith]

"...[O]nly grab one...?" Ya got two hands, don'tcha? 😀😁😂😃😄😂

[@SomebodysNephew]

Very well put. I am currently in the boat of carrying semi autos but the comfort thing gets to me and you rationalized the reason to carry a revolver and plenty of good points to go with it. I might just have to carry a speed loader with rounds in it to feel better about the capacity. I really do like magnum rounds I just do not own any. Atleast you get that added power from the magnum rounds to counter the size and capacity.

[@synystur21]

I own and occasionally carry a 442 no lock. It’s the best grab n go to the store, mailbox, or for walks around my neighborhood. I wouldn’t be worried if it’s all I had, especially with an additional 6-18 extra rounds on me.

[@xtreme4stringbass]

I have LOTS of very expensive higher capcity guns but have been wearing my SW 66-8 2.75 357 lately and have my 642PC on my hip right now. I carried my 640 for years and my wife carries the little 38sp lcr. I do have that macro with light and holoson by the bed next to my wifes 66 ladysmith. Of course they are both just to get to the AR on the mantel.

[@josephhiggins7216]

Very well thought out, young sir. You said nothing I disagree with. I, too, have both. I carry both. The common factor with all my carry guns is no thumb safety. In colder weather with bulkier clothing I usually go with a 4 inch Peformance Center Shield in .45 acp. 8 in the gun, one 7 round reload, and the 642 airweight on my ankle. I'm 70 years old and am fortunate enough to not have to work anymore. Still very active and out and about most days. My manual labor days are done except for chores around home. In the summer, with the lighter clothing or when my back is acting up, it's a Sig 365xl with 13 9mm in the gun and a 17 round reload. Don't usually take the airweight along then. Last time I counted I have more revolvers than auto loaders. Most of my training and practice is with the revolvers. They'll always be my favorite. I cut my pistol teeth on a Ruger single six convertible. I still have it. Then the Army with the 1911A1 and .38 revolvers. I carry the auto loaders because they're lighter and easier to conceal than the K frames. Speedloaders are bulky. A Ruger gp100 7shot .357 lives in the car or truck. Like I said, I shoot the revolvers more. One of my favorite recreational guns is the 986 moon clip 9mm. Got a 625 moon clip .45 acp, too. Those guns are just fun to shoot. If you don't have one, you should get one. 9mm is still less expensive than .38. I've been a pistol instructor for several years. I used to work weekends at an indoor range till covid hit. There just wasn't as much to do and I let the younger guys have it because they needed the money. I already had one full time "essential" job. I still teach some at my range. I always have them work with one of the double action revolvers. Once they get that double action trigger press down, their semi auto shooting improves dramatically. Thanks for a well done video.

[@esegoldberg]

Nice video young man. As a 66 year old who's concealed carried most my life and went from revolvers to semi-autos, a snubby revolver in 357 magnum(Ruger SP101 2.25 inch barrel) makes a lot of sense at this stage of my life. I still carry a semi-auto sometimes, even one as big as a 1911(I carried one as a Marine from '76-'79.). My favorite semi-auto is a Sig P365XL with a lever safety (this way there's not much of a change in safety manipulation between the 1911 or 365....Marines have to keep things simple...:)). I carry the SP101 more often because it's just so quick and easy. Be safe out there...:)

[@ED-2.0.9.]

Nice/Practical discussion with solid points. The NEXT phase is to migrate to Shrouded/Hammerless variants. Git'good in DAO (and no hammer spur to snag a draw nor chew up your clothes). Learn to stage the cylinder if your just certain you're gonna one day take a 75 yard+ shot. DAO/Hammerless is the final destination. LCR, S&W Centennial 40/340 family, or the 332/432 unicorns in .32 H&R Mag, Kimber K6. (Chiappa's are abt the only non-snaggle-ish "hammer spur" design). Shoot safe all!

[@theoriginalOSOK]

I carry a G22, gen3 stock in a Kydex strong side IWB holster. It's a little bulky... but I feel well protected with it. Point and click. I will also carry a Taurus 605 with 38 special +P also in a Kydex IWB holster - and this conceals much better. It's also point and click. So it kind of depends on time of year and where I'm going. With the revolver, I add a speed strip with a reload....

[@Saintbow]

When I was a kid working for my dad during the summer, he once asked me to grab a hammer. So I walked over to his tools, slapped my brother on the arm and asked him to hand me a hammer. When I handed my dad the hammer, he slapped me upside the head and said "Get the right fucking hammer". He stormed over and grabbed another one, held up both "This is a sheet metal hammer, this is every day normal hammer, we are working with sheet metal. Use the right tool designed for the job". After that educational moment, and slugging my brother in the arm, I learned not to grab the first thing I see or what I'm being blindly handed. Revolvers work for the risk assessment you have deemed, and the same goes for the auto loader. Right tool designed for the task. Good on you for coming to this point!

[@ziruk-king4466]

It's all you will ever need 5-round jframe-- I have the 360 pd- changed the springs.

[@MarkA6]

Great video! Just got my Ruger 327 a few weeks ago.. solid gun

[@tmcdaniels2000]

I love my LCR in .327 Fed Mag. Very concealable and very comfy. Thanks for the video. New subscriber from Central Tx.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

Thank you! I concur on the LCR in .327 :)

[@richardpickett5007]

Brother one of the best explanation on carry I’ve heard in a while. I myself carry a 327 Taurus in owb holster so my hats off to you. Keep the good videos coming your doing great

[@wes326]

Simple, safe, and reliable. Thanks for sharing.

[@dannybarton940]

I'm one of those "boomers" you mentioned. I have carried a sidearm since 1975 when the Marine Corps strapped me with a rattletrap 1911 at the impressionable age of 19. The first handgun I purchased when I got out of the Corps was a Smith Model 19 with a six inch barrel. Carried that in a Galco shoulder rig until I bought a satin nickel Colt 1911 a couple of years later. Fast forward to today and find an old man with two safes full of a lifetime's passion. While a six inch barrel doesn't fall into my carry regimen these days, I absolutely still tote a revolver on occasion. I never feel under gunned with one either. Oh, and so far in the last 48 years, I've never once had to present my sidearm in a hostile situation. The world has certainly changed though...knock on wood.

[@evanderboynton3057]

I heard some stories about the 1911s they used to issue

[@markthomas8563]

Just saw your vid on Revolver carry guns. I have a Kimber K6s revolver. My first of two guns. It fits my hands and I am still waiting for CCW test as I live in Calif. It is comfortable to shoot. My new weapon is a Hellcat pro. Thanks for your take.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

While I've not owned a Kimber revolver, I've shot a few of the K6 variants and was impressed. They made a hell of an entry into the revolver world. Good luck on your CCW test! You got this.

[@Tdream8]

I do carry both revolvers and semiautomatics depending on what I am doing. Started out with a .357 LCR for ammo versatility and larger grip, however an extended grip S&W 637 can be more concealable. For chores, running around town usually revolver. For travel or higher protection concerns S&W Shield Plus or SP2022. Sometimes a 351 PD 22 Mag or P365-380 can be fine. Also, a supporter of .32 cal options. Thanks for sharing why.

[@bdk2008]

I’m a big fan of the LCR, both in 22lr and 327.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

I certainly understand why!

[@atoadigi]

New sub great video! It's the same with my lifestyle, I work from home so I am in or around the house 75% of the week so I also carry a revolver the majority of the time (previously a 5-shot Ruger SP101 but recently I bought the new Kimber K6xs 6-shot 38 special with +P carry ammo). I am also in the southeast so I'm wearing cargo shorts most of the year and this new Kimber will be a great pocket carry revolver. When going out to events where there are many people, shopping, restaurant, church etc, I will carry my Shield plus but for most of my week I am carrying a revolver.

[@carlosmorris4510]

This makes a lot of sense; a carry rotation for different scenarios... Thanks. A 5 or 6-shot revolver for more deep concealment; a higher capacity semi-auto for crowded areas... Perhaps a .44 Mag (!) for the woods. They all have different applications. My main go-to for home defense is my 7-shot .357 Magnum Taurus 627 Tracker, for example.

[@stevieweebee]

I have a Shadow system CR920 that I carry for months but since I'm a bigger guy 450+ lbs It kept digging into my side so I went and bought a sig p238 .380acp been carrying that for little over a year now but I'm interested in getting a colt cobra .38 sp.

[@alexford5874]

I carry a ruger 357 mag 4inch barrel everyday I feel you and I also live in north ga and work in this heat and it never fails

[@FindTheFun]

I've never seen a revolver jam. I've seen many semi-autos jam. They are easier to clean too, which is nice because 99% of people will never shoot them except on the range. Simplicity and reliability, that's the two most important factors in CCW after concealment.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

I've seen Revolvers Jam, but I worked at a pistol range for 7 years. The ejector crane sometimes gets loose and won't let you open the cylinder. High primers, or gunk under the extractor, can freeze it up, but that's about the only time I've seen them jam, and it's very rare. My carry is a S&W 637 38 special.

[@jjsifo1]

I had a s&w 640 in .357 .After 10 rounds it overheated and jammed, then a few seconds later went back to normal.

[@Verdha603]

@@WilliamsKnifeLife I’ve generally had good luck with revolvers, only two issues I’ve run into is the ejector crane coming loose on two of my older S&W’s, and having to send my new 442 back to S&W because the trigger wouldn’t reset about once every 3-4 cylinders of ammunition. Hopefully S&W can find what the problem is and fix it because it doesn’t inspire confidence in me that my revolver needed me to pinch the trigger and manually push it forward again once every 15-20 shots.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

@Verdha603 I'm not a Gunsmith but I've worked on a lot of my own guns. It sounds like the trigger return spring needs replaced, and,or something in the movement path of the trigger needs smoothing down.

[@bunberrier]

Hey just a suggestion... idk if its legal or not but when Im doing hot work outdoors I put my carry in a sealed ziplock bag. Keeps the sweat off, and your finger can easily punch through and reach the trigger if it came to it.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

Not a terrible idea!

[@lawrenceadams6718]

I have started carrying a revolver as a practical matter. I already owned two when i started carrying for work; a 642 and 686. I have become so satisfied with the revolvers that i picked up a King Cobra, Night Cobra, and a SW49 that i am working out carrying in different ways. I still have semi-autos should i need to default to service weapon size. But, for almost all of my concealed carry ...... revolvers.

[@cacaman17]

Just got my LCR, i love semi-autos but i have seen a couple too many failures from them especially the smaller ones which was unsettling for me. Revolvers are definitely a more solid option.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

Absolutely

[@Covert_Arrangements]

Excellent points here. I agree with your mindset and follow the same logic. 😊

[@JoeMamazHouse]

Good video, new to wheel guns judy started carrying a no dash sniffing lesson 640. So much fun to shoot definitely not forgiving of bad fundamentals I’ve got so much better after dedication for 6 months Solely shooting it on all my others.

[@korlilkatana7653]

In my toolbox I have a number of different tools. In my firearm collection I also have a number of different tools for different circumstances. Revolvers are more useful and needed out here in the rural forests and trails. 180gr Hard cast 357 mag will work. I agree that it depends, and both have their place.

[@cheezegritz1]

I’m a senior citizen and spent more than 20 years in law enforcement. When I became a police officer in the early 70s we were required to carry revolvers as our duty weapon. As such, I became very proficient with revolvers and found them totally dependable. And, while I now own multiple semi-autos I tend to carry a 38 snub nose most often.

[@larryshulman8845]

Great video, got me to really think. After 45 years of carrying mostly j frame I started up with semi auto and really can’t beat the flinch that I acquired with the light J frame, Now rethinking an all steel J and going back to that .

[@stephenmoerlein8470]

Valid points made. Thanks for posting,

[@ArchetypeofMan]

Thank you for the kind words!!

[@ricjona1069]

I've gone back to carrying revolvers. You can use them from contact to distance. You can limp wrist and fire through bags or clothing. They can be used at any angle. I carry 2 and 3 if needed. I employ a NY reload and carry a couple of speed strips. The manual of arms is always the same for my primary, secondary, or BUG. Whether it's my full size service revolvers or my snubbies. Whatever I am carrying, it all uses the same ammo. I have several configurations of what and how I carry, depending on the situation. But they are all revolvers and they all go bang the same way.

[@tomd6103]

Great video from a reasonable and well-spoken gentleman. Three thoughts on revolvers: 1) When you pull the trigger they go bang, and if they don't go bang pull the trigger again. No fumbling around clearing jams, etc. 2) No safety that you forget to disengage when you have just experienced an adrenalin dump and your brain is in reptile mode, and 3) If you can master a DA trigger, you will shoot anything else very well. I kind of think of revolvers as the manual transmissions of the gun world, and I like both revolvers and manuals. Stay safe, people.

[@armyvet7997]

I tend to believe you are absolutely right about the gun industry and what most gun people say that more and bigger is better. I do agree based on threat level is how you should appropriately be armed. I’m a big revolver guy as well and carry a 5 shot SW 442 from time to time, but in moderate to low threat environments I’ll carry my Kimber micro 9, 7+1. It’s an awesome point and shoot pistol, very accurate and safe to carry, just need to be proficient with manual of arms since it has a safety. Thinking of picking up the new Kimber K6 XS 6 shot 38 plus p revolver. Great video by the way.

[@stevec9704]

Most refreshing video I’ve watched in some time. Thank you. Yes it’s true, companies market to get you as a consumer to spend your hard earned money, and gun companies over the last 5 years has marketed these new wonder 9’s as the solution to everyone’s problems. Yes they are cool, I own some, so it has worked, but all of a sudden single stacks, revolvers are deemed irrelevant? Nah I don’t think so. I personally don’t own a revolver, have thought about it several times over the years but the one gun I carry above all others is a 6 shot Ruger LCP. Living in the south like you do, I can have this on my person all day everyday and have enough to protect if needed. Yeah, the community says is a weak cartridge and not enough rounds to solve problems, but I guess I’m just the one type of person that doesn’t subscribe to the hysteria. Thank you for the video.

[@jpb1231000]

I'm a NE GA boy too!!! My county has 5 Redlights TOTAL!!! I have a Ruger LC9S I carried for years that screwed up so now I'm Eager to replace dads Taurus POLY PROTECTOR 38 ... Must carry concealed as my Work prohibits even though we go to HAPEVILLE and Decatur and my 92XCompact is a LITTLE heavy in Med Scrubs.... Off work I Open with my 92X, GP100 or FNS 9mm/40 ... (I have both slides). I'm VERY interested in a six shot 327 Fed... ESPEScially IN THE SP101 ... Have you had any problems w/ full House 327 Fed loads like Gold dot in the LCRX ??? I don't trust he TAURUS!!!

[@ArchetypeofMan]

No issue at all with the 100 Grain Gold Dots. They ARE a handful, but I've shot about 60 of those through my LCRx at this point, with no noticeable loosening or wear. I like the 85 grain Hydrashoks in .327 Mag more though- I get faster follow up shots and am more accurate with them, but I don't think the Gold Dots in 100 grain weight are a "bad" option by any stretch. Been there as far as work prohibitions... it's why I toted an LCR II in .22LR for a couple years.... theoretically. 😏

[@34dawgsgo]

Turned 60 a few days ago. GA Boy also. Don't have aching hands yet but racking the slide and carrying one in the chamber. Appealing more and more to revolvers for their simplicity. And also safety of long trigger pull. Might go ahead and make the change now.

[@Heyimscribbles]

thank you for being sensible and providing good information! I honestly felt like the only acceptable options were Glock 17/19, Sig P365, or anything that's not a Springfield.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

Thank you for the kind words. The options you names ARE good options, but far from the only ones. Even Springfield has some models that are serviceable and good to go, IMO- just avoid the XDs. At the end of the day, it's an incredibly personal decision as far as what gun to tote, and it matters more that you train/ practice with it than what it is.

[@Heyimscribbles]

@@ArchetypeofMan the Springfield hate is wild. The hellcat would be the one.

[@roycolbert393]

Edc a 38 snub,home cast and rolled ammo ,have other calibers. Easy conceal,light , proficient with it

[@jkng4606]

I carry either a 6 inch 45 colt Taurus judge or a keltec 380

[@nearrlegend6741]

I'm pretty much in the same boat. I carry either my Taurus 856 or my charter arms boxer (unbelievably underrated gun) with me every day to work. I also carry a speed strip giving me one reload. That's my set up pretty much anytime I'm by myself. I carry my x-marco most of the time I go anywhere with my family. In my mind, more ppl to protect equals more bullets on my person. Another thing that honestly factors into my decision is that they are by far my cheapest guns, if I have to have one impounded as evidence, I'd prefer if it wasn't my $1,300 rig lol on another note, I carry my roasi RP639 with hard cast .357 when I'm in the woods.

[@michaelschaffer9165]

I'm 75 years old. When I started shooting back in the 60s we had revolvers, 1911s and HiPowers. 9mm ammunition didn't reliably expand, so 357 and 45acp were preferred. Since then lots of things have changed. Small light semi's with great capacity have improved our choices dramatically. But wheel guns still get the job done and are convenient to drop in a pocket or waistband. An LCR goes out the door with me quite often. There are Shields and 365s in the mix too but usually it's a 38 special I have. So far that's been enough.

[@jaytearsofblood2879]

I couldn't agree more all firearms are all purpose driven. While you could probably get away with using whatever it will get the job done the jobs always easier if you have the exact right tool for that specific job. But that's just one man's opinion good content bro.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

Thanks man. I feel like sometimes we in the firearms community get so wrapped around the axle about what's "best" we forget to consider best for WHAT. lol I'm guilty of it myself.

[@fatbubba1964]

First time watching one of your videos, don't know what your past videos have been like, but I like the way you give options and your opinion, and not hey you have to buy this it's the best gun on the market, just subscribed

[@curlydave7689]

My LCR has another advantage -- it is actually much easier to conceal than any semi-auto, no matter how slim. Sure, the cylinder is thicker, but even in the most rudimentary holster the gun does not print like the straight-edged semi-autos will. Try it in a mirror.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

That's a really good point and I'm glad you made it. The ONLY caveat I have to that is that a lot DOES depend on the carry location. For instance, in appendix, if the holster isn't actively pulling the grip into the body via some sort of wing (like the Harry's Holsters Icon 2.0 in the cover pic of this video) AND the grip is longer, it can create a bulge that might scream gun. But the point remains, as you said- a LOT less hard angles

[@MatthewK316]

I EDC a Ruger SP101 in 327. It has a 3" barrel, so I get a bit more velocity, but more importantly a longer sight radius. I chose it over a 365 for all the same reasons as yourself. Plus, I love the simplicity of revolvers, and I tend to shoot them better than small framed, polymer guns.

[@1947ramrod]

Many people consider revolvers to be antiquated relics but let me tell you, they will still get the job done. They are very dependable and easy to maintain and service.

[@richardwendt4612]

My carry has been the LCR in 38+P. 5 rounds. Recently purchased a 686 that hold 7 rounds of 357. Just purchased a S&W model 327 that holds 8 rounds of 357. With a 2" barrel it is easy to carry.

[@JimBlack-e4q]

I love videos like this, reminds me of sitting with my friend on slow days at school/work between projects and just talking about things. I also think both have their place and you should train but not obsess 👍

[@Skaramine]

Growing up in gun culture in the late 80s and 90s, I was in an era where autos AND revolvers were side by side, even carried at the same time. Absolutely, different tools for different purposes. Pocket carry can be much more easily done with an Airweight Centennial than an LCP, or a Ruger .357 SP101 will turn off an angry feral dog faster than a 9mm P365.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

I wish more folks weren't so close minded to the utility of a revolver. But, it is what it is. More for us, I guess lol

[@pg6576]

If I knew for sure I was going to be in some sort of gun fight I'd rather have my Glock 30. But my J frame is almost always the carry for me, for the same reasons you stated.

[@ArchetypeofMan]

If I knew I was going to get in a gunfight, I'd stay home 😂 But... like you said, if I couldn't avoid it, I'd take something more substantial as well. Maybe even a rifle

[@gobofulll]

Before the Navy I was a corrections officer and owned a M&P 40, a bodyguard 380, a SR40C and a LCR 357. I am also a larger man with curves lol and at that time was 300 Plus LBS. I lived in Vermont at the time with open carry being allowed and constitutional carry. I mostly open carried because my main concern was running into a former inmate or someone on probation who knew I was a Corrections officer and wanted them to know I was armed and to leave me alone. But I also opened carried because of being a large man the flat shape of a Semi auto against me with my fat rolls was not comfortable and I was not a fan of the deep concealment holster. So If I was concealed carrying I always had my LCR because a revolver especially a smaller one I think actually fits the shape of the human body better. And I was never worried about being under gunned. I would be shooting to defend my self and get out of the situation. There guys out here are conceal carrying full sized hand guns with more mags that police like they are going to get into a rolling gun battle with issi or something. The odds of you having to use it in the first place are pretty low for most of country as it is. I am finally going to get a handgun again for home defense and I am going to apply for my CCW now that San Diego made a exemption for Military who are not CA residents and stationed here. I will be limited to 10 rounds with any semi auto anyways and the other “safety” features you have to have on semi autos in CA. So I leaning towards a revolver because i trust 5 357 more than 10 9mm. Or even 6 327 more. I also have a anti gun wife that I can get one gun for now without making a strain on are marriage and revolvers are less scary to her lol. Also one big thing people don’t realize or talk about, if someone has gotten so close to you that you can touch them you can push a revolver into there chest and it will not go out of battery. And you can carry the strip clips in you pocket and it just looks like a wallet or something normal. At the end of the day get why you know you are willing to carry every day regardless of clothing type. If I get a J frame or LCR i know that I will carry that on me wether I am walk along the beach in shorts and sandals, going on a 50 mile bicycle ride(I am a avid cyclist there days) or going out to a fancy restaurant with my wife. I can’t say the same for a Glock 17 or even a 19 for some of those situations.